HeyJaredWeights and Plates Podcast
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more.
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Ep. 120 - You Can’t Out-Train a Lousy Lifestyle (opens the original)
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A great training program can only take you so far. If you’re barely sleeping, under-eating, mismanaging stress, or drinking too much, those choices will eventually follow you into the weight room—hurting your performance, slowing your progress, and increasing your risk of injury. In this episode of Strong & Sleek , Robert explains why some of the most important work happens outside the gym. He explores how sleep affects strength, hunger, recovery, and joint health; why proper protein, carbohydra
Ep. 119 - Show the F* Up: The Real Secret to Getting Stronger (opens the original)
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The perfect program doesn’t matter if you don’t show up. This week on Strong & Sleek , Robert breaks down what training looks like once you’re past the beginner stage—and why getting stronger becomes as much a mental game as a physical one. Robert dives into advanced programming, progressive overload, chasing PRs, moving from higher-volume work into heavy triples, doubles and singles, and why sometimes the smartest program is simply: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. He explains why experienced l
Ep. 118 - Stop Majoring in the Minors: Master the Basics, Get the Results (opens the original)
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Getting stronger, leaner, and healthier doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, all those supplements, specialty exercises, fitness hacks, and tiny details you’re obsessing over might actually be distracting you from what matters most. This week on Strong & Sleek , Robert breaks down the power of fitness minimalism—and why most of your results come from doing a handful of important things consistently and doing them well. From progressive strength training and protein to sleep, recovery, stress
Ep. 117 - Built Different: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Strength, Genetics & Drive with George Daniolos (opens the original)
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What do training a Belgian Malinois and building a stronger human have in common? Turns out - a whole lot. On this episode of Strong and Sleek , Robert Santana sits down with longtime friend, dog-training mentor, and K9 Defense owner George Daniolos for a wide-ranging conversation about working dogs, lifting weights, genetics, coaching, physical performance, and why getting the most out of someone—or something—means understanding what you're actually working with. Robert and George explore the s
Ep. 116 - Your Home Gym Might Be Holding You Back (opens the original)
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You bought the equipment. You know the exercises. You’ve watched the videos. So why aren’t you getting the results you expected? On this episode of Strong + Sleek , Robert Santana makes the case for something that can't be ordered online, downloaded to your phone, or installed in your garage: the power of your training environment. Robert looks back at the influences that shaped his own approach to strength, nutrition, and body composition—and explains why surrounding himself with seriously stro
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