Making Progress w Dr. Mike Israetel

Anger can feel justified in the moment and leave you dealing with regret long afterward. Dr. Mike Israetel explains why anger evolved, the rare situations where it can help, and how it can cost you relationships, peace of mind, health, time, and money.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why anger feels right until you regret it
• 00:06:12 What anger evolved to do
• 00:11:17 When anger can actually help
• 00:14:31 How anger puts you in danger
• 00:18:53 What anger does to your mind
• 00:20:23 Why angry decisions lead to regret
• 00:22:54 The cost to your health and sleep
• 00:25:10 The time you lose being angry
• 00:28:13 How anger becomes a habit
• 00:29:46 The financial and legal consequences
• 00:33:42 Why Mike walked away from a fight
• 00:40:59 How much anger do you really need?

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

How do you know who you can trust and who just knows how to win you over? Dr. Mike breaks down the signs of trustworthy and untrustworthy people, why charm and good intentions aren’t enough, and how to give people a chance without ignoring repeated betrayal.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Opening: Who can you trust?
• 00:06:09 Trust is a spectrum
• 00:11:23 Why charm and shared beliefs mislead you
• 00:18:41 The two costly trust mistakes
• 00:27:02 Signs someone deserves your trust
• 00:35:11 How people treat you when they have the power
• 00:39:26 Changing stories and shifting blame
• 00:40:38 When someone pressures you to trust them
• 00:43:26 Good intentions aren't reliability
• 00:44:32 When they betray others to win you over
• 00:47:45 Apologies without changed behavior
• 00:49:43 How to give people a chance without ignoring patterns

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Is ADHD really a superpower? Dr. Mike Israetel draws on his own experience with ADHD to examine hyperfocus, creativity and success, then explains how he builds a workflow around his strengths and manages the difficulties.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why I don't call ADHD a superpower
• 00:01:31 The spectrum of attention
• 00:05:33 You can focus deeply and still have ADHD
• 00:09:12 Success with ADHD doesn't prove it helped
• 00:12:16 The hyperfocus reality check
• 00:15:29 Does ADHD make you more creative?
• 00:17:18 Brainstorm, capture, then evaluate
• 00:20:57 Deep focus isn't the same as getting things done
• 00:24:45 Build a workflow around your actual strengths
• 00:28:11 My final take on ADHD and the superpower label

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Being a good person doesn’t automatically make you someone people can count on. Dr. Mike Israetel explains how to build trust in your relationships and career, why reliability can matter more than talent, and how to rebuild trust through consistent actions.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 What trust really means
• 00:04:03 Why trust makes cooperation possible
• 00:08:06 Trust is a spectrum
• 00:10:48 Forgiveness is not restored trust
• 00:11:50 What being trustworthy gets you
• 00:14:53 Why reliability matters more than talent
• 00:20:39 The hidden cost of being unreliable
• 00:28:10 What gossip reveals about your character
• 00:36:50 How to become more trustworthy
• 00:38:57 Protecting secrets and vulnerabilities
• 00:41:34 Stop asking people to trust you
• 00:47:02 Rebuilding trust through consistent action

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

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Why does doing nothing feel so appealing, even when you want to achieve more? Dr. Mike Israetel explains laziness as an evolved drive to conserve energy, why it clashes with modern life, and why accepting it doesn’t mean giving up on yourself.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Laziness isn’t a lack of motivation
• 00:00:40 Why humans evolved to conserve energy
• 00:03:00 The drive to do nothing
• 00:04:00 What lions reveal about laziness
• 00:05:15 Cove Pure sponsor lead-in
• 00:06:40 How farming changed the value of hard work
• 00:07:45 Natural doesn’t mean good, but it isn’t a reason for guilt
• 00:08:50 Accept laziness and ease into action
• 00:09:25 What comes next: overcoming laziness

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Is autism really a superpower, or does that label leave too much out? Dr. Mike explores autistic strengths, social and relationship challenges, and why exceptional career success doesn't tell you everything about someone's quality of life.

Is autism really a superpower, or does that label leave too much out? Dr. Mike explores autistic strengths, social and relationship challenges, and why exceptional career success doesn't tell you everything about someone's quality of life.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Is Autism Really a Superpower?
• 00:01:18 Autism Is More Than a Personality Style
• 00:04:07 Autism and Intelligence
• 00:05:28 Understanding Support Needs
• 00:07:49 Focus, Precision, and Systems Thinking
• 00:10:49 Reading Social Cues and Unspoken Meaning
• 00:13:51 Conversation and Taking Turns
• 00:17:44 Friendship and Relationships
• 00:19:17 Career Success vs. Quality of Life
• 00:22:19 Finding Work That Fits Your Strengths
• 00:25:16 Making the Most of Your Strengths

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Perfectionism can keep you busy while stopping you from starting, finishing, or feeling good about your work. Dr. Mike Israetel explains how to stop overpolishing, set realistic standards, and get more done without giving up on quality.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Perfectionism vs. excellence
• 00:04:28 How perfectionism blocks progress
• 00:11:21 Define done and match standards to the stakes
• 00:16:02 Limit polishing and separate creating from editing
• 00:20:08 Practice imperfection and measure useful output
• 00:23:30 Jobs where perfectionism gets in the way
• 00:29:31 Where precision actually pays off
• 00:36:08 Use specifications, checklists, and review limits
• 00:42:30 Stop wearing perfectionism as a badge of honor
• 00:48:06 Working with perfectionists
• 00:49:42 Aim for excellence, then stop

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

What does ADHD medication actually feel like, and why can one option help while another leaves you anxious or exhausted? In Part 4 of his ADHD series, Dr. Mike compares stimulants and non-stimulants, shares his experiences with Adderall and guanfacine, and explains the benefits, tradeoffs, and questions to discuss with your doctor.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 ADHD medication and focus
• 00:01:32 Paraxanthine
• 00:07:17 Caffeine
• 00:11:17 Nicotine
• 00:16:04 Methylphenidate & dexmethylphenidate: Ritalin, Concerta, Focalin, Jornay PM & Daytrana
• 00:22:01 Amphetamines: Adderall, Dexedrine, Vyvanse & Evekeo
• 00:24:36 Why Mike stopped taking Adderall
• 00:27:23 Non-stimulant ADHD medications
• 00:27:35 Guanfacine (Intuniv)
• 00:29:27 What guanfacine feels like during focused work
• 00:34:35 Bupropion (Wellbutrin & Zyban)
• 00:38:40 Viloxazine (Qelbree)
• 00:40:40 Viloxazine interactions: tizanidine, theophylline & clozapine
• 00:42:27 Atomoxetine (Strattera)
• 00:46:48 Centanafadine
• 00:47:31 Modafinil
• 00:48:28 Combining ADHD medications with your doctor
• 00:49:35 Finding a medication option that works for you
• 00:50:28 Mike's medication history and current treatment
• 00:51:28 Getting past the stigma of ADHD medication

Watch Part 3: How to Build a Productive Routine Without Burning Out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5besCg_9s4

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Being short can affect dating, confidence, and how other people treat you, but it doesn't have to define your life. Dr. Mike Israetel breaks down height bias, the pressure to overcompensate, and practical ways to build confidence and become more attractive without making your height your identity.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Intro: The compensation trap
• 00:01:33 Growing up short
• 00:13:43 Height and dating
• 00:17:21 Physical presence and status
• 00:21:05 When confidence gets called compensation
• 00:25:47 The advantages of being short
• 00:31:32 Height surgery and future possibilities
• 00:36:47 What you can improve besides height
• 00:41:11 Confidence through kindness
• 00:43:30 Confidence through physical competence
• 00:47:33 Self-acceptance: More than your height

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If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

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Working longer doesn't always mean getting more done. In Part 3 of his ADHD series, Dr. Mike Israetel explains when to stop a deep-work session, how to build a sustainable workweek, and why rest, sleep, and meaningful challenges matter for focus.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why pushing harder can backfire
• 00:00:59 When to end a deep-work session
• 00:02:29 Pushing through mild discomfort
• 00:05:24 Plaud sponsor
• 00:06:40 How much deep work should you do?
• 00:13:02 Find a workload you can recover from
• 00:15:25 Evenings, weekends and vacations
• 00:23:14 Food and sleep for focused work
• 00:28:01 Make work engaging and challenging
• 00:31:57 What deep work can do for you
• 00:35:29 Discomfort, confidence and motivation

Watch Part 1,
My journey growing up with ADHD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6a_WDAAtjI

Watch Part 2,
How to Get Work Done with ADHD:
https://youtu.be/z5besCg_9s4

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

What would happen if a future “happy pill” could ease anxiety and depression without taking away your motivation? Dr. Mike explores that hypothetical and what it might mean for your relationships, work, and everyday life.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Would a happy pill change your life?
• 00:01:10 What the hypothetical pill would do
• 00:04:00 Feeling better and fixing your life
• 00:08:26 Relief without losing your ambition
• 00:10:36 How society and relationships could change
• 00:12:55 Escapism, addiction and productivity
• 00:15:17 Learning, politics and social media
• 00:17:31 Social trust and cooperation
• 00:18:23 What calmer parenting could change
• 00:19:20 Why Mike thinks this pill is coming
• 00:21:00 AI and the drug discovery argument
• 00:22:52 Would you take it?

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Struggling to focus even when you know what needs to get done? In Part 2 of his ADHD series, Dr. Mike Israetel shares the deep-work strategies that help him manage deadlines, reduce distractions, plan his next steps, and take breaks without losing track.

Watch Part 1,
“I Thought I Was Lazy. It Was ADHD,” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6a_WDAAtjI

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Getting work done with ADHD
• 00:01:11 Set an earlier deadline
• 00:05:06 How long should deep work last?
• 00:09:00 When to schedule deep work
• 00:12:05 Food before a focus session
• 00:14:02 Remove distractions from your workspace
• 00:23:56 Make a plan your brain can follow
• 00:30:07 Do the hardest work first
• 00:32:17 When your mind wanders
• 00:34:27 Take breaks without losing focus
• 00:37:54 What's coming in Part 3

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

When life feels unfair, accepting reality can feel like giving up. Dr. Mike shares five practical ways to face painful truths, handle rejection, and move forward without pretending that what happened was okay.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Stop negotiating with reality
• 00:03:51 What you can still control
• 00:06:22 Separate the fact from the story
• 00:12:07 Face the truth you've been avoiding
• 00:17:05 Rejection is information, not your identity
• 00:24:32 Let go of what could have been
• 00:32:34 You can still move forward

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Caring about your appearance does not automatically make you vain or shallow, but chasing better looks can become toxic when it turns into perfectionism and comparison. Dr. Mike explains the legitimate reasons to improve your appearance, what looking better can and cannot fix, and how to enjoy the process without hating yourself or other people.

Aesthetic Revolution Book:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/mike-israetel/the-aesthetic-revolution/9781538779842/

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Wanting to look good is not evil
• 00:01:02 The valid reasons to improve your appearance
• 00:04:57 The real advantages of being attractive
• 00:06:36 Why your mirror matters most
• 00:08:46 The wrong ways to chase better looks
• 00:09:11 Better looks will not fix your whole life
• 00:11:46 Perfectionism guarantees misery
• 00:14:25 Stop comparing yourself to other people
• 00:16:06 When looksmaxxing turns into elitism
• 00:18:47 Health, gratitude, and healthy vanity
• 00:21:56 Enjoy the process of improving
• 00:25:21 Make the journey positive

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Not getting the attention you want can turn into bitterness, or it can become the training period that makes you more confident, attractive, socially skilled, and considerate. Dr. Mike explains how to use single life to improve your work, appearance, conversation skills, dating judgment, and ability to treat a future partner well.

Timestamps

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why a dry spell can become an advantage
• 00:02:53 Bitterness or self-improvement
• 00:04:50 Improve your looks, grooming, and style
• 00:05:35 Practice conversations before they matter
• 00:06:37 Treat single life like a training chamber
• 00:08:05 Dating has a learnable structure
• 00:09:44 Attraction starts with safety
• 00:10:38 How interest becomes attraction
• 00:12:20 Prepare to be a better sexual partner
• 00:14:32 Treat women as whole human beings
• 00:15:17 Confidence, care, and competence
• 00:16:18 Enjoy the upside while it lasts

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Mike spent his childhood being called lazy while failing classes he was intelligent enough to understand. In Part 1 of this ADHD series, he explains what severe inattentive ADHD felt like, how diagnosis and treatment changed his life, and why an inability to focus can become a painful judgment about who you are.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 I thought I was lazy
• 00:00:27 Childhood expectations and early warning signs
• 00:04:39 Homework, failure, and being held back
• 00:10:21 The semester coffee changed everything
• 00:12:30 Gifted interests, failing grades
• 00:15:10 When ADHD finally entered the picture
• 00:20:50 The evaluation that explained the gap
• 00:23:37 Medication changed school overnight
• 00:27:53 From failing math to the advanced track
• 00:32:33 What a quiet mind felt like
• 00:36:29 Medication helped, but it was not magic
• 00:38:21 When the medication stopped working
• 00:41:50 Building a functional adult life
• 00:42:59 Returning to medication as an adult

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Going with the flow feels polite, but it can trap you inside bad plans at school, work, and the gym. Dr. Mike explains how to challenge the direction without becoming controlling: bring a better alternative, do more of the work, and earn influence by improving the outcome.

This episode of Making Progress is a practical guide to taking initiative, leading before you have authority, and knowing the difference between complaining about a plan and actually making it better.

Timestamps:

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Why going with the flow can ruin good outcomes
• 00:00:47 The group project everyone knows will fail
• 00:03:18 How to challenge a bad plan without being a jerk
• 00:04:55 Leadership means becoming the new flow
• 00:08:03 When everyone at work approves a fantasy
• 00:09:39 Speak up before the plan fails
• 00:11:28 Influence comes bundled with work
• 00:15:09 Lead before anyone gives you authority
• 00:18:21 Stop copying your training partner
• 00:22:49 Test the plan and change what fails
• 00:23:55 Taking responsibility without controlling people
• 00:26:04 Build the path and invite people upward

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Social confidence is not something you are simply born with, and it does not come from memorizing pickup lines. Dr. Mike lays out a practical training system for conversation skills, handling rejection, telling better stories, and becoming comfortable talking to almost anyone.

Timestamps:

Chapters

• 00:00:00 Social confidence comes from practice
• 00:00:52 Daily low-stakes conversation reps
• 00:02:41 Build a social base before chasing dates
• 00:04:57 Tell short stories people can follow
• 00:07:01 Train under the pressure of being observed
• 00:10:08 Record yourself and study the tape
• 00:15:14 Decode what socially smooth people do
• 00:18:48 Learn playful teasing and banter
• 00:22:59 Talk to women without wanting anything
• 00:27:55 Build a life that gives you things to say
• 00:29:07 Make rejection survivable
• 00:36:36 Why awkward moments never fully disappear

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

Check out my book:
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/mike-israetel/the-aesthetic-revolution/9781538779842/

Being attractive can bring unwanted attention, pressure, and doubts about who genuinely likes you, but does that erase pretty privilege? Dr. Mike breaks down the real costs of beauty, the halo effect, and why hot people still have a major advantage.

Timestamps:

Chapters

• 00:00:00 The invisible cost of being unattractive
• 00:00:57 Is attractiveness like being rich?
• 00:03:06 Unwanted attention and lost privacy
• 00:06:30 Higher standards for looks and aging
• 00:09:23 The pressure to stay attractive
• 00:13:03 Can you trust who genuinely likes you?
• 00:16:24 Sympathy, attention, and real connection
• 00:21:02 Why being seen can still feel isolating
• 00:22:49 Do beauty's costs cancel its advantages?
• 00:24:11 The ultimate test of pretty privilege
• 00:28:39 The asymmetry nobody can ignore
• 00:31:02 The opportunities unattractive people never see

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization

What do you live for when religion does not convince you and nihilism is not enough? Dr. Mike offers a secular framework for purpose built around survival, discovery, contribution, compassion, and becoming someone others can follow.

Timestamps:

Chapters

• 00:00:00 What is your life actually for?
• 00:02:31 Why everyday meaning may not feel deep enough
• 00:04:42 Finding purpose without religion
• 00:05:49 Why survival still matters
• 00:10:49 A mission bigger than one planet
• 00:15:33 Can knowledge reveal deeper meaning?
• 00:24:05 Five levels of personal purpose
• 00:24:39 Purpose one: keep yourself alive
• 00:25:16 Purpose two: become capable
• 00:26:02 Purpose three: contribute through your work
• 00:28:10 Purpose four: help people who need it
• 00:32:52 Purpose five: lead by example

Dr. Mike chats about all things progress, especially technology, futurism, morality, meaning, and personal growth. Join in the fun, share your opinion in the comments, and let us know what video topics you’d like to see in the future!

If you’re into putting on muscle and getting leaner, you’re tired of fitness BS and want to cut to the truth on how to get the body you want, check out my fitness channel. I’m a college professor of sport physiology! https://youtube.com/@RenaissancePeriodization