• 49 minutes 24 seconds
    Lifting in Your 50s and 60s: Marty Curran on Strength, Recovery, and Competing for the Long Haul

    What does lifting in your 50s and 60s actually look like after a full decade under the bar?

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden's Lifting for the Long Haul series, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson sit down with Marty Curran—Barbell Logic client, gym owner, coach, and competitive masters lifter—to talk about what nearly 10 years of coached barbell training has taught him about strength, aging, recovery, and longevity.

    Marty shares how he went from over 300 pounds, to dramatic weight loss, to discovering that being lighter wasn't enough—he needed strength. From there, he built a decade-long journey through coaching, competition, shoulder surgery, evolving programming, and learning how to adapt as recovery changes with age.

    This conversation explores the realities of lifting in your 50s and 60s, including how to manage intensity, why coaching becomes even more valuable as you age, how recovery changes, and why competition or meaningful goals can keep training purposeful for life.

    If you've ever wondered how to keep lifting, competing, and staying strong as you get older, this episode offers a real-world look at what it takes.

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    19 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 43 minutes 56 seconds
    Strength Training for Life: How One Client Stayed Consistent for 7 Years with Seth Hible

    Consistency is one of the most powerful forces in strength training, yet it's also one of the hardest things to maintain over time. Work demands increase, families grow, travel disrupts routines, and life rarely provides the perfect conditions for training. Many lifters begin with enthusiasm but struggle to sustain their progress when real life gets busy.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Barbell Logic client Seth Hible about what it means to commit to strength training for life. Seth began coaching in 2019 and has remained remarkably consistent for more than seven years, completing the vast majority of his assigned workouts despite balancing a demanding career, military service, travel, and family responsibilities.

    The conversation explores how long-term consistency is built through adaptability rather than perfection. Seth shares how he has maintained training while traveling internationally, navigating leadership responsibilities in the National Guard, raising a family, and teaching high school students. Instead of allowing those disruptions to derail his training, he learned how to modify workouts, find gyms wherever he traveled, and stay committed to the process.

    Niki and Andrew also discuss how strength training evolves over time. As lifters get older, recovery demands change and programming often needs to be adjusted. Seth talks about how his training shifted from higher-frequency lifting to a more sustainable schedule that allows him to continue progressing while protecting recovery.

    Throughout the conversation, Seth reflects on how strength training builds resilience far beyond the gym. Learning to push through difficult sessions, recover from missed lifts, and continue showing up week after week creates a mindset that carries into other areas of life. That discipline helps reinforce the values of responsibility, perseverance, and personal growth.

    The episode also explores how motivations change as lifters move through different stages of life. Earlier in his journey, Seth focused on chasing personal records and building impressive numbers on the bar. Today his priorities have shifted toward longevity, health, and maintaining the ability to stay active with his family and grandchildren.

    Strength training for life is not about perfect programs or constant personal records. It is about showing up consistently, adapting when circumstances change, and continuing to move your body in ways that support long-term health and purpose.

    If you've ever wondered how people maintain strength training for years while managing work, family, travel, and aging, this episode offers a powerful example of what long-term commitment to the barbell can look like.

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    12 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 55 minutes 40 seconds
    Strength Training for Golfers: Build Power, Increase Distance, and Train for the Long Haul with Jimmy Wisinski

    Strength training for golfers is one of the most overlooked ways to improve performance on the course. Many golfers still believe that lifting weights will make them stiff or hurt their swing—but the reality is the opposite. Getting stronger is one of the fastest ways to increase club head speed, gain distance, and improve overall athleticism.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Barbell Logic client and PGA golf coach Jimmy Wisinski about how strength training for golfers directly translates to better performance. Jimmy shares his journey from program hopping and plateauing in the gym to breaking through strength barriers and regaining the power he had in his college years.

    The conversation explores how strength training impacts force production, which ultimately drives club head speed and distance. Even small increases in swing speed can add meaningful yardage, and over the course of a round, that can significantly impact scoring. Jimmy also explains how professional golfers today are lifting heavier than ever, and why strength training has become standard across the PGA and LPGA tours.

    Niki and Andrew dig into how Jimmy balances training with a demanding schedule as a full-time golf coach. With long days on his feet and high mental load, his program emphasizes efficiency, consistency, and recovery. Rather than doing more, he focuses on doing the right amount of work and adjusting based on fatigue, workload, and season.

    The episode also highlights the importance of coaching. As a coach himself, Jimmy recognized that having an outside perspective helped him break through plateaus, push beyond his comfort zone, and stay consistent. The parallels between coaching in the gym and coaching on the golf course provide valuable insight for both athletes and coaches alike.

    Strength training for golfers is not just about lifting weights—it is about building power, improving confidence, and creating a foundation for long-term performance. Whether you are trying to hit the ball farther, stay competitive as you get older, or simply feel better on and off the course, this episode shows how strength training can help you get there.

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    5 May 2026, 9:00 am
  • 58 minutes 31 seconds
    Barbell Training for Longevity: Strength as Medicine for Aging Well with Dr. Jonathon Sullivan

    In this episode of Beast over Burden, hosts Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson sit down with Jonathan Sullivan — known to many as "Sully" — to discuss why barbell training for longevity is one of the most powerful tools for improving quality of life as we age. Sully is the co-author of The Barbell Prescription and owner of Greysteel Strength and Conditioning, and his approach to strength training blends decades of medical practice with deep coaching experience.

    The conversation explores the idea that strength is not simply about fitness — it is medicine. Sully explains how the decline many people attribute to aging is often driven by disuse rather than age itself, and how barbell training can slow or reverse many aspects of physical decline. The discussion dives into the concept of the "sick aging phenotype," how loss of strength leads to loss of independence, and why training fundamental movement patterns is more effective than chasing isolated muscle work.

    You'll hear about the practical and emotional benefits of barbell training, especially for people in their 50s, 60s, and beyond. Sully shares insights on coaching older adults, how to meet people where they are, and why individualized programming is essential. He also explains why the barbell is uniquely suited for long-term strength development, how to balance volume and intensity as people age, and why strength training remains a cornerstone of healthspan and independence.

    Whether you're a coach, a lifter, or someone interested in aging well, this episode offers a clear, practical framework for understanding why barbell training for longevity is one of the most powerful interventions available for improving health, resilience, and quality of life.

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    28 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 19 minutes 21 seconds
    Lifting for the Long Haul: How Strength Training Evolves Across Decades of Life

    What does strength training actually look like after 10, 20, or even 30+ years?

    In this kickoff episode of our new series, Lifting for the Long Haul, hosts Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson introduce a collection of real stories from Barbell Logic clients and coaches who have committed to training across decades—not just chasing short-term results.

    This series is about more than PRs. It's about what happens when strength becomes part of your life—through career changes, injuries, aging, family responsibilities, and everything in between. You'll hear how lifters in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond have adapted their training, stayed consistent, and continued to get stronger in ways that actually matter.

    From evolving programming and long-term coach relationships to navigating setbacks and shifting goals, Lifting for the Long Haul explores what it really takes to train for life—not just the next workout.

    You'll also hear how priorities change over time. Early on, it might be about adding weight to the bar. But for many, the focus shifts toward quality of life—being active with your spouse, keeping up with your kids or grandkids, and maintaining independence as you age .

    If you've ever wondered how to keep lifting as life gets more complex—or how to make strength training something you can sustain for decades—this series is for you.

    Start thinking long-term. Play the long game. This is Lifting for the Long Haul.

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    21 April 2026, 10:00 am
  • 35 minutes 42 seconds
    Why Strength Training Makes Athletes Faster

    Does strength training actually make athletes faster?

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down why strength training makes athletes faster and more powerful than agility drills alone. They discuss new research comparing strength training to sprint, plyometric, and "functional" training—and why the results continue to point to the same conclusion.

    This episode explains the simple science behind athletic performance: muscles move bones, force production drives speed, and getting stronger is the most trainable way to improve sports performance. If you're an athlete, parent, or coach wondering how to train more effectively, this conversation connects the dots between strength, speed, and real-world athletic performance.

    What You'll Learn In This Episode

    • Why strength training makes athletes faster and more explosive

    • The difference between force production and rate of force development

    • Why agility drills alone can't maximize athletic performance

    • The biggest misconceptions about lifting for young athletes

    • How strength training improves sport practice and recovery

    • Why simple, hard, effective training continues to outperform complicated programs

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    14 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 38 minutes 28 seconds
    Stop Dieting, Start Eating Real Food: Losing 30 Pounds Without the Diet Cycle

    For decades, Jenny Hicks felt like she was always on a diet.

    Like many people, she tried everything—low carb plans, restrictive programs, packaged diet foods, and extreme calorie cuts. The weight would come off for a while, but it always came back. After years of repeating the same cycle, Jenny wanted something different.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Jenny about how she finally broke the diet cycle. Working with a Barbell Logic nutrition coach, she learned how to stop dieting start eating real food, prioritize protein, and build habits that actually fit into everyday life.

    The results were significant. Jenny lost 30 pounds, kept it off, and built real strength along the way—including a 200-pound deadlift. Instead of chasing rapid weight loss, she shifted toward sustainable nutrition, strength training, and consistency.

    The conversation explores what it looks like to move beyond decades of dieting, how small habit changes can make a big difference, and why accountability and coaching can help turn short-term progress into long-term health.

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    7 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Sustainable Fat Loss through Nutrition Coaching with Jeremiah Wicken

    Sustainable fat loss isn't about perfect macro tracking, crash dieting, or extreme restriction. It's about building habits you can actually maintain when life gets busy.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson sit down with Barbell Logic coach Jeremiah Wicken to break down what sustainable fat loss really looks like from a coach's perspective. They discuss why most diets fail long term, how satiety and food quality matter more than macro obsession, and why simple, repeatable habits outperform rigid short-term plans.

    If you've ever lost weight only to gain it back, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do differently.

    You'll learn: • Why sustainable fat loss is different from traditional dieting • The role of protein, vegetables, and hydration in managing appetite • How to reduce decision fatigue around food • Why monitoring habits improves long-term weight maintenance • How nutrition coaching builds systems that work under stress

    Sustainable fat loss requires structure, awareness, and consistency — not perfection. This episode explains how to build a dietary pattern that supports performance, health, and long-term body composition change.

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    31 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 57 minutes 50 seconds
    GLP-1 Food Noise and Strength Training: One Client's Path to Real Health

    GLP-1 medications are changing how many people approach weight loss, diabetes, and appetite regulation. But medication alone is rarely the whole solution.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk with Barbell Logic client Joshua Farrow about how GLP-1 medications reduced his food noise and helped him begin rebuilding his health. After being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, Joshua combined GLP-1 treatment with strength training, cycling, and nutrition coaching to dramatically improve his blood markers, build muscle, and create a sustainable lifestyle.

    The conversation explores how appetite regulation, ADHD, strength training, and metabolic health all intersect—and why dropping the idea that you "should" be able to do it alone can be the first step toward real progress.

    Joshua also shares how coaching, consistency, and a shift from dieting for weight loss to eating for health helped him move from simply trying to lose weight to building long-term strength and performance.

    What You'll Learn in This Episode

    • What GLP-1 medications actually do and how they affect appetite

    • How food noise impacts eating behavior and weight loss

    • Why strength training can improve metabolic health and blood sugar regulation

    • How GLP-1s, nutrition, and exercise can work together for long-term health

    • The connection between ADHD, dopamine, and eating habits

    • Why coaching can provide context and accountability that AI tools cannot

    • How dropping the word "should" can change your approach to health and fitness

    If you've been curious about GLP-1 medications, struggling with food noise, or looking for a sustainable way to improve your health, this episode offers an honest look at how multiple tools can work together to support real change. PS - Lean in 12 is a 12-week strength and nutrition coaching program from Barbell Logic.

    Get a coach, build better habits, improve energy, and see real results—while getting stronger.

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    24 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 31 minutes 46 seconds
    Why Simple Nutrition Habits Beat Complicated Diets

    Nutrition can feel confusing when every new diet promises a different solution.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims talks with Barbell Logic Director of Nutrition Brittany Snyder about why lasting progress rarely comes from complicated diet plans. Instead, the most reliable improvements in health and body composition often come from building simple nutrition habits that can be repeated consistently.

    Many people spend years searching for the perfect diet. They try low-carb programs, intermittent fasting, strict meal plans, and calorie restriction, only to find themselves repeating the same cycle again and again. Brittany explains why this happens and why focusing on small behavior changes can be far more effective than chasing the latest nutrition trend.

    The conversation explores how nutrition coaching works in practice, including how coaches help clients identify the habits that will have the biggest impact. Instead of prescribing the same diet to everyone, coaches gather information about a client's current routines and develop strategies that fit their lifestyle, preferences, and goals.

    Niki and Brittany also discuss why accountability plays such an important role in long-term success. Having a coach who regularly reviews progress, asks thoughtful questions, and helps troubleshoot challenges can make it much easier to stay consistent with healthy habits.

    Along the way they talk about practical examples of simple nutrition habits that can improve health and body composition, including prioritizing protein intake, increasing vegetables, reducing alcohol consumption, and setting small weekly intentions. These changes may seem basic, but when practiced consistently they can produce meaningful results.

    The episode also highlights Brittany's Lean in 12 program, a twelve-week nutrition coaching experience designed to provide daily accountability, regular feedback, and a supportive community for clients working toward sustainable fat loss and improved health.

    If you've ever felt overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective. Instead of searching for the perfect diet, Brittany explains why focusing on simple nutrition habits and consistent behavior changes may be the most effective way to improve your nutrition and support long-term strength training success.

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    17 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 22 minutes 2 seconds
    Nutrition for Lifters: A New Beast Over Burden Series

    Nutrition advice is everywhere, but much of it isn't designed for people who train. Diet trends often focus on quick weight loss or restrictive rules, leaving many people stuck in a cycle of starting and stopping new plans that never seem to last.

    In this episode of Beast Over Burden, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson introduce a new series focused on nutrition for lifters. Rather than discussing generic diet advice, the series explores how nutrition actually works for people who are strength training and trying to build sustainable habits.

    Throughout the upcoming episodes, listeners will hear conversations with Barbell Logic coaches, the Director of Nutrition, and several clients who share their real experiences navigating food, dieting, and body composition while training. Many of these guests have spent years experimenting with different diet strategies before discovering a more sustainable approach.

    The discussion explores why so many people feel like they have been dieting their entire lives, how strength training changes the way we think about food, and why paying attention to how different foods affect energy, recovery, and daily life can lead to a healthier relationship with nutrition.

    If you've ever felt stuck in the dieting cycle or wondered how to build better nutrition habits while continuing to train, this series offers practical insights and real stories about what nutrition for lifters can look like in everyday life.

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    10 March 2026, 9:00 am
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