Tom Merrick is well known for offering honest, practical advice on flexibility and mobility training. His work keeps it simple without overcomplicating the process, and he will help you understand common myths around stretching.

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(0:00) - Does lifting weights make you stiff?

(7:26) - I'm naturally inflexible

(10:28) - The reality of stretching

(21:47) - Stretching makes you weaker

(23:18) - What is perfect techinque?

(27:03) - Advice for training as you get older

(30:56) - Should you stretch everyday?

(37:27) - Can everyone learn side splits?

(41:47) - Stretch harder to improve faster

(46:24) - Injury stories and stupid mistakes

(51:46) - Bulletproof exercises don't exist

(54:39) - Longevity training looks like this

(58:52) - How many stretches do you need?

(1:03:08) - Posture and pain explained

(1:08:41) - Muscle imbalances should be fixed?

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Saibov has 16 years of calisthenics experience, and he’s one of the most respected endurance and skills coaches in the world. In this episode, we break down the real principles behind high-rep calisthenics, smarter progression, and building strength that actually lasts.

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(0:00) - Endurance calisthenics mistakes

(5:00) - Do you need basics before skills?

(7:33) - Benefits from high reps and volume

(13:41) - How to progress strategies

(21:18) - Saibov’s exact routine he follows

(27:55) - One arm pull-ups advice

(31:44) - Endurance + skills?

(38:51) - Does weighted calisthenics actually help?

(42:10) - Try this method to boost your strength

(49:51) - Muscle-up masterclass

(1:06:26) - Best endurance routine + nostalgia

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Marcus Filly is an ex competitive CrossFit athlete, placing 12th in the world at the CrossFit games in 2016. Functional bodybuilding is the method Marcus teaches - Looking good, moving well and training for longevity.

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(0:00) - Big fitnessfaqs news

(0:15) - Why hybrid training?

(8:39) - Interference effect killing gains?

(16:40) - Why people lose motivation

(20:13) - Intelligent variety for gains

(29:05) - Dealing with training as you age

(41:25) - Juggling hybrid goals

(48:44) - Sharing funny workout stories

(57:30) - Mixing weights and cardio effectively

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