He created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth.

Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’.

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The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery.
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Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work.
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The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured.
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Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass.
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Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively.
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How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast.

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00:00 Intro 
02:16 Jeff's Mission 
05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes 
06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline 
07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started 
10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience? 
14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things 
17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids? 
18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness 
21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness 
23:20 How to Look Good Physically 
25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner 
25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders 
27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels 
29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day 
33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat 
38:43 Misconceptions About Abs 
40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use 
44:38 Training for Longevity 
50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training 
52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility 
54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity 
59:24 Ads 
01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity 
01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation 
01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age 
01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder? 
01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form 
01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck? 
01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries 
01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More 
01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan 
01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts 
01:32:07 Growing Biceps 
01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity 
01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength 
01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually? 
01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain 
01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks 
01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements 
01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions 
02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others? 
02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat 
02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin 
02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep? 

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You can purchase Jeff’s book, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’, here: <a href="https://amzn.to/4j6g6Up">https://amzn.to/4j6g6Up</a> 

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