Look Good Move Well

Epizode

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  The Mental Gymnastics of Lean Bulking 14.08.2026 36min

  So you hit your goal weight - now what? Well, you can't stay in a deficit forever. We answer a listener question about how to teach your body to eat more fuel while maintaining the look you love. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Calorie Quantity or Quality? 07.08.2026 39min

  Nutrition debates are heavy with intermittent fasting, clean eating, fermented foods, and the role of hormones. But is all of that a distraction from what really drives fat loss and health? Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Caffeine and Nicotine 31.07.2026 41min

  After heightened anxiety and worsening sleep, Marcus gave up both this year. Here are the pros and cons and how to do it if you're interested in cutting back. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
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  Is Taking a GLP-1 Cheating? 24.07.2026 35min

  Do you judge someone differently if they lose weight with drugs vs. without? Is a GLP-1 in the gym like taking steroids? Today we debate whether doing it "the hard way" is really better. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free L ook good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Making a Meal Plan 17.07.2026 38min

  Overwhelmed and off track? Create more consistency with a meal plan that takes overthinking off the table. Here's what goes into meal plans that you can actually stick to. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  How Low is Too Low? 10.07.2026 33min

  Is there a lower limit to how many calories to eat while trying to lose fat? Here's what really goes into low calorie prescriptions. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Powerlifting x FBB 03.07.2026 36min

  Marcus takes on the big lifts to hit some big goals by his 42nd birthday. How to get strong and build technique - without breaking your body down. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Things We Judge You For (With Love) 26.06.2026 39min

  It made sense at the time - until it didn't. We've all taken some wrong turns when we were first learning more about fitness. But because we care, we're here to set you straight on common fitness advice we hear that make us raise an eyebrow - and what we'd do instead. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: Transparent Labs https://athlete.transparentlabs.com/marcus7 Code: MARCUS for 10% off
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  I Gained 5 Pounds Overnight 19.06.2026 49min

  Why the scale fluctuates so much, even when you're doing the right things - and how to use this info to make sure you stay on the right track. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Tracking Tough Love 12.06.2026 34min

  At some point on the path to changing your body, health, or fitness, tracking your food stops being optional — it becomes the only logical next step. And yet people resist. We make the case for going all in on tracking, at least for a period of time: why it works every single time when you actually commit to it, what you're missing when you don't, and the rewards waiting on the other side. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
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  1 Thing to Double Down On 05.06.2026 40min

  We asked a group of clients what one thing they want to double down on to make the most impact this month - and all of them said the same thing. But first, you'll need to weigh the pros and cons of actually changing it. If you're always getting sidetracked with your fitness this episode is for you! Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
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  The Effort Gap (And How to Bridge It) 29.05.2026 38min

  Knowing what intensity is required to actually change your body is a skill - and most people never develop it. Today we cover warmup strategy, auto regulation, understanding failure safely, and why these habits make training more engaging for athletes who want more than just checking a box in the gym. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
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  The Long Game: Mental Breaks In Fitness 22.05.2026 35min

  Real body transformation isn't a straight line - and the mental game matters just as much as the physical one. Sometimes the most strategic move - a mini cut, a diet break - doesn't match your ultimate goal. But it will keep you in the game long enough to get there. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
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  Doing What Works VS. Doing More 15.05.2026 34min

  More workouts, steps, and cardio sound like the right answer - but what if it's actually keeping you stuck? Today we share how a client broke through a months-long plateau not by adding more effort, but by pulling back. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything right and still not progressing, this one's for you. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  From Abs to Present Dads 08.05.2026 40min

  Fitness is often the door, not the destination. Today we take you inside some of the client journeys that started as a quest for a better body, and transformed into something way more - spanning career, relationships, and becoming better parents. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
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  The Gift of Fear (In Fitness) 01.05.2026 41min

  There's a version of training that stays comfortable forever. And then there's what happens when you step into something that scares you - a competition, a change in your body, being seen. Here's what fear in fitness feels like, what it's for, and what becomes possible when you face it fully. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free
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  Longevity Blueprint For Less 24.04.2026 40min

  You don't need to spend $2m per year on longevity like Bryan Johnson does - and it doesn't have to take a ton of time. Here's what to do in your training and lifestyle to live well longer. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free SPONSOR: LMNT drinklmnt.com/marcusfilly
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  Cortisol, Belly Fat, & Hormone Function 17.04.2026 34min

  Clearing up the cortisol confusion: what it is, what it does, and how to manage it for fat loss and optimal hormone function. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  Be Flexible 10.04.2026 39min

  Stretching is uncomfortable and easy to skip. It's also a simple practice that has a lot to offer. Today we revisit this foundation and what Marcus has learned from two weeks of dedicated flexibility practice. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free Look good, move well - try Functional Bodybuilding free with a 2 week trial of my Persist training program: https://functional-bodybuilding.com/persist/
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  The Chips Are Fine 03.04.2026 40min

  Ever opened the cabinet and just grabbed whatever was there? Of course - and it doesn't always mean you've failed to plan. It might just be a clue that your system needs an upgrade - and getting 80% of the way there instead of 100% can help you work with the chaos instead of fighting against it. Get our "Built NOT Burnt Blueprint" - https://functional-bodybuilding.com/free