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🎙️ Episode 19 – What You Actually NEED to Train Thy Bod
This week on The Long & Thick Podcast, we explore the tiers of training environments—from bare-bones bodyweight setups at home all the way up to elite, specialized gyms designed for freaks, competitors, and strongman athletes.
Whether you’ve got nothing but a yoga mat and rage... or you’re lifting Atlas stones and prepping for nationals—there’s a plan that fits your space.
Inside the episode:
🏋️‍♂️ Home training: bodyweight, bands, broomsticks—make it work
🏨 Hotel gyms: how to get creative without embarrassing yourself
đź’Ş Franchise gyms: the hidden gold if you know what to look for
🦍 Specialized gyms: the pros, the egos, the culture
🫀 Cardio machine tiers: what you actually need for building a real aerobic base—and what’s just fancy noise
This one is packed with honest perspective, actionable ideas, and just enough sarcasm to keep it moving.
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