Podcast topic
Fitness
Thirty years of coaching sits behind these episodes, and the training advice in them is deliberately unfashionable. Strength, movement you can repeat, and sessions short enough to keep in a real week.
Dai also spends time on the training people should stop doing, which for most men over forty is whatever is currently making them sore and no stronger.
32 episodes
Get the fitness episodes in order
There are 32 episodes where I go deep on fitness. I will send you the list, in the order I would listen to them, with the exact moments worth skipping to.
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Episode 142 · September 4, 2024 · 36:49 · Rachel Lavin
Diet Culture Exposed: Why Rachel Lavin Says It's Time to Ditch the Scale
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 137 · August 23, 2024 · 11:35
Functional Fitness vs. Traditional Workouts: And Other Fitness Trends to Keep You Moving in 2024
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 134 · August 16, 2024 · 11:09
The #1 Fitness Tip That No One Is Talking About (Yet!)
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 131 · August 9, 2024 · 25:04
Parents Beware: Your Lifestyle Choices Are Making Your Kids Fat—Here's the Solution
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 128 · August 2, 2024 · 10:58
HIIT or Miss? The Workout Everyone's Talking About—But Is It Right for You?
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 127 · July 31, 2024 · 1:06:45 · Matthew Britt
Harnessing the Power of Permaculture for a Healthier You and Planet with Matthew Britt
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 126 · July 29, 2024 · 15:24
Stop Running. Your Body is Broken - Fix It First!
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 125 · July 26, 2024 · 13:46
Transforming Pain into Performance: My Recovery Journey with Intentional Mobility Work
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 122 · July 19, 2024 · 22:15
The Hidden Link Between Mental and Physical Wellness: Strategies for a Harmonized Life
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 120 · July 15, 2024 · 28:25
The Hidden Hormone Destroying Your Health: Why You Need to Understand Cortisol Now!
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 119 · July 12, 2024 · 6:07
Mornings Suck? Not Anymore! The Ultimate Guide to Positive Starts
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 118 · July 10, 2024 · 49:22 · Greg Mack
How a Nuclear Engineer Became the Fitness World's Best Kept Secret: The Unbelievable Journey of Greg Mack
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 104 · June 3, 2024 · 14:03
Unlock the Secrets to a Sharp Mind: 8 Daily Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy as You Age
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 100 · May 24, 2024 · 24:02
A Journey of 100 Episodes: Celebrating Milestones and Looking Forward on The 2% Solution
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 94 · May 10, 2024 · 5:26
From Astronauts to Athletes: The Revolutionary Impact of Red Light Therapy on Well-being
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 91 · May 3, 2024 · 4:02
Boost Your Brainpower: 3 Habits to Enhanced Cognitive Function
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 91 · April 29, 2024 · 4:52
Chasing Happiness with Purpose: 3 Mental Health Hacks to Brighten Your Life
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 88 · April 26, 2024 · 5:22
Ignite Your Metabolism: The Top 5 Calorie-Burning Exercises for a Fitter You
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 64 · March 1, 2024 · 4:47
Unlock Your Inner Life Athlete: The Ultimate Guide to Resilient Living
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 61 · February 23, 2024 · 5:01
Work-Life Balance is B.S. -- and Why Seeking Harmony is so Much Better
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 57 · February 14, 2024 · 52:12 · Tommy Europe
Shaping Resilience and Transformation: Tommy Europe's Journey from CFL Stardom to Fitness Mastery
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 51 · February 2, 2024 · 10:20
Tapping into 2024's Top Health & Fitness Trends: Mindful Movement, Fasting Insights, and Revolutionary Tech
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 49 · January 29, 2024 · 7:51
Elevate Your Health Game with the Accountability Advantage
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 48 · January 26, 2024 · 19:37
Top 10 Burning Health & Fitness Questions Answered by a Pro Trainer!
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 47 · January 24, 2024 · 1:09:55
Why People Hate Exercising: The Psychology Everyone Needs To Know
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 44 · January 17, 2024 · 40:06 · Joe Martin
From Chuckles to Squats: Joe Martin's Recipe for a Happy, Healthy Life
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 35 · December 27, 2023 · 43:52 · Philip Pape
Embracing Health After 40: Philip Pape's Guide to Fitness, Food Freedom, and Mindful Living
Philip Pape on training and eating after forty. Food freedom without the chaos, lifting for the body you want to live in, and the adjustments that matter once you are no longer twenty five. A practical conversation for men who thought the window had closed.
Episode 34 · December 22, 2023 · 4:23
Reps and Cheer: A CrossFit Twist on the Night Before Christmas
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 32 · December 20, 2023 · 47:59 · Jen Rulon
Prioritizing Self: Jen Rulon's Inspirational Story of Setting Boundaries
Jen Rulon, fifteen time Ironman, on boundaries. What happens when a coach who spends her life serving other people finally puts herself on the list, and why saying no turned out to be the skill that protected everything else she cared about.
Episode 24 · December 1, 2023 · 5:15
Top 5 Reasons You're Not Releasing Weight and What You Can Do About It
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.
Episode 22 · November 27, 2023 · 32:51
To Live Your Best Life, You Need to Answer these 4 Questions
Four questions worth sitting with. Who am I, where am I going, why am I here, what do I want. I work through each one out loud with my own answers, because most men set goals without ever getting to the questions underneath them.
Episode 21 · November 24, 2023 · 9:37
The Top 10 Fitness Excuses and Why We Love To Use Them
An episode of The 2% Solution with Dai Manuel.