In this Q&A episode, I answer the most common questions around building muscle without gaining unnecessary fat. From calorie surpluses and protein intake to training mistakes and body recomposition, I break down what matters if you want to stay lean while making progress in the gym.

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Timestamps:
(00:38) Introduction
(02:06) Can you actually build muscle without gaining fat?
(04:22) Do You Need a Calorie Surplus to Build Muscle?
(06:40) How Much Fat Gain Is Normal?
(10:03) How to Tell If You’re Gaining Muscle or Fat
(14:46) What Should Your Calorie Surplus Be?
(15:40) How Important Is Protein for Lean Muscle Gain?
(16:55) Training Mistakes That Lead to Fat Gain
(21:21) Should You Bulk, Cut, or Recomp?
(22:30) Final Thoughts & Key Takeaways

This episode was meant to be a Q&A… but I went completely off-script and just rolled with it.

I talk through how I started the podcast back in 2020, my upcoming trip to London and Europe’s biggest trading card show, my old “gym rat” phase, getting back into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, dealing with tennis elbow, and where my training and nutrition are at right now—including calorie tracking and how my approach has evolved over time. Think of it more as an unfiltered, behind-the-scenes episode.

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I recently completed a 30-day chin-up challenge—logging over 800 reps—and in this episode, I sit down with coach Myles Nesbeth as he interviews me on what actually happened behind the scenes.

We break down where the idea came from, how I structured the training, and what it really felt like to show up every single day—even when motivation wasn’t there. From managing elbow stress to dealing with mental fatigue and the reality of pushing consistency to its limits.

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Timestamps:
(01:12) Who Is Myles Nesbeth
(02:57) Life As A Coach In Canada
(05:05) Favourite Thing About Living In Toronto
(06:31) Portugal 2004 Retro Football Shirt
(08:41) The 30 Day Snorlax Chin-Up Challenge
(10:30) Where The Challenge Idea Came From
(13:18) Training Approach Before And During The Challenge
(22:01) What Leo Would Change About His Training
(25:34) Why Daily Frequency Was Chosen
(31:04) Managing Physical And Mental Stress
(35:07) Key Lessons From The Challenge
(37:33) What Leo Would Change In Hindsight
(38:40) Future Fitness Challenges
(39:55) Training Plans Moving Forward
(42:00) Paying For Video Editing
(42:22) Would Myles Do A Challenge?
(43:05) Where To Follow Myles