Ep. 121 - When Lifting Hurts: Is It Your Form, Your Program, or Your Fuel?
Aches happen. Injuries happen. But getting hurt doesn’t always mean you did something wrong. In this episode of Strong & Sleek , Robert brea...
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Weights and Plates Podcast
Starting Strength Coach and Registered Dietitian Robert Santana shares his knowledge of all things diet, training, barbells, and more.
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Ep. 120 - You Can’t Out-Train a Lousy Lifestyle
A great training program can only take you so far. If you’re barely sleeping, under-eating, mismanaging stress, or drinking too much, those...
Ep. 119 - Show the F* Up: The Real Secret to Getting Stronger
The perfect program doesn’t matter if you don’t show up. This week on Strong & Sleek , Robert breaks down what training looks like once you’...
Ep. 118 - Stop Majoring in the Minors: Master the Basics, Get the Results
Getting stronger, leaner, and healthier doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, all those supplements, specialty exercises, fitness hacks,...
Ep. 117 - Built Different: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Strength, Genetics & Drive with George Daniolos
What do training a Belgian Malinois and building a stronger human have in common? Turns out - a whole lot. On this episode of Strong and Sle...
Ep. 116 - Your Home Gym Might Be Holding You Back
You bought the equipment. You know the exercises. You’ve watched the videos. So why aren’t you getting the results you expected? On this epi...
Ep. 115 - Ladies, Get Off the Treadmill and Pick Up a Barbell
Forget the endless cardio, tiny weights, and fear that lifting heavy will suddenly make you “bulky.” In this episode of Strong and Sleek , R...
Ep. 114 - Strong, Sleek & Starting Over: The New Chapter
After four months away, Robert Santana is back—and a lot has changed. The Weights and Plates Podcast has officially evolved into Strong and...
Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe
Host Robert Santana interviews Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength,” for an honest conversation about the fundamentals of strength t...
Ep. 112 - Anabolic Tortillas & Road-Trip Regrets
A laid-back, funny chat about the irresistible power of H-E-B tortillas—so good they’re banned from the house. The hosts reminisce about dem...
Ep. 111 - Finding Your Voice: Music, Family, and Friendship
In this episode, Robert shares lighthearted banter about self-deprecating humor, musical pursuits, and the joy of performing with family. Da...
Ep. 110 - Breaking the Survival Mode Mindset
In episode 110 of the Weights and Plates Podcast, Robert passionately addresses the common excuse of being in "survival mode," which leads m...
#109 - Nuttrition Debate: Quantity vs Quality
In this episode of the Weights and Plates podcast, host Robert Santana shifts the focus to the "plate" side of health by diving into the ong...
#108 - Strength Over Trends
In a compelling episode of the Weights & Plates podcast, host Robert Santana and guest Gretchen Geist explore the fleeting nature of fitness...
#107 - From Pinterest Cleanses to Evidence-Based Practice: A Dietitian's Journey Through Diet Culture with Zoe Schroeder, RD
In this candid conversation, host Robert Santana sits down with Zoe Schroeder, RD—owner of Zoe Schroeder Nutrition and known as Fat Loss RD—...
#106 - Strength Without the Noise: Beyond Novice Training
In this episode of the Weights and Plates podcast, Robert Santana and Andy Baker pick up where they left off—diving deep into what really ma...
#105 - ANDY BAKER | WHY YOU'RE STILL WEAK — AND HOW TO FIX IT
In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast , Robert Santana sits down with Andy Baker — owner of Baker Personal Training and co-author...
#104 - DON'T QUIT WHEN LIFTING GETS HARD
In this episode of Weights & Plates, Coach Robert Santana breaks down one of the most overlooked elements of training success: mindset and c...
#103 - RESEARCH FOR MEATHEADS
In this solo episode, coach Robert Santana takes a hard look at exercise science research—what it really tells us, and where it falls short....
#102 - THE REAL REASON YOU'RE NOT STRONGER
Consistency, recovery, and lifestyle — that's what really makes or breaks your strength gains. In this episode, Robert Santana breaks down w...