Ebenezer Samuel, Fitness Director of Men’s Health, joins me for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation on the current and future state of fitness media, where people learn about training, and how the landscape has shifted dramatically over the last decade.Ebenezer brings both industry-level perspective and hands-on coaching experience to explore how research, hypertrophy culture, entertainment-driven social media, and evolving technology are shaping what people believe about fitness.We dive into:• Why we can&#39;t evaluate training purely through the lens of muscle hypertrophy• Whether “science based lifting” has become overrated• Why the best approach blends research with lived training experience• How people consume fitness media today vs. ten years ago• Whether fitness social media is now dominated by entertainment over education• Whether people are genuinely learning useful skills from social platforms• Why trust and real relationships matter more than ever in a crowded content world• How generational differences are changing how fitness information spreads• The rise of gatekeepers, algorithmic influence, and AI in shaping the conversation• The future of in-person coaching vs. AI coaching systems• And much moreCHAPTERS01:05 The Problem with Hypertrophy Focus03:20 Science-Based Training Critique05:37 The Role of Research in Fitness12:03 Challenges of Social Media Fitness Content20:18 Evolution of Fitness Information Consumption21:51 RP Strength and Personal Training Insights26:48 Balancing Education and Entertainment in Fitness Content28:18 Generational Shifts in Fitness Media Consumption28:56 The Rise of Social Media and Its Impact on Fitness32:13 The Role of Gatekeepers in Fitness Media41:18 The Influence of AI on Fitness Content45:07 The Future of In-Person Training vs. AI50:40 Concluding Thoughts Support The ShowIf this episode helped you, you can help me by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on your social media (tag me - I&#39;ll respond)• Sending it to a friend who needs thisFollow Andrew CoatesInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitness<a href="https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.andrewcoatesfitness.com</a>Partners and ResourcesRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)<a href="https://www.rpstrength.com/coates" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.rpstrength.com/coates</a>Just Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)<a href="https://justbitememeals.com/" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://justbitememeals.com/</a>MacrosFirst - FREE PREMIUM TRIALDownload MacrosFirst and during setup you’ll be asked “How did you hear about us?”Type in: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)<a href="https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676</a>Versa Gripps (discount link)<a href="https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoates</a>TRAINHEROIC - FREE 90-DAY TRIAL (2 steps)<ol><li>Go to <a href="https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree" target="_new" rel="noopener">https://www.trainheroic.com/liftfree</a></li><li>Reply to the email you receive (or email <a href="" rel="noopener">trials@trainheroic.com</a>) and let them know I sent you</li></ol>

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