Are you afraid of building bulky muscle? You're not alone! On this episode of the Talking Up Fitness Podcast, we dive into one of the most common fitness myths: the fear of “bulky muscle.” Spoiler alert—it’s not real!

We unpack the origins of this fear, why it holds so many people back, and the simple truth about building muscle and body fat. From understanding the science behind muscle growth to actionable tips to achieve the look you want, this episode delivers clarity and confidence to anyone starting their fitness journey.

• What You’ll Learn Today:
• Why the idea of "bulky muscle" is a myth.
• How body fat—not muscle—impacts your physique.
• The benefits of muscle-building for your health, metabolism, and longevity.

Your Takeaway Challenge:
Pick one exercise you love and lift something heavier than you have in the past few weeks. Try just 1–2 reps and notice how it feels. This could be the start of something amazing.

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In this episode of Talking Up Fitness, Tai tackles one of the tougher topics: why people sometimes leave gyms.

From finding the right nutrition balance and personalizing your workout to feeling connected in a community, we’ll explore common roadblocks and how to move past them.

We get real about how F45 Herricks is designed to keep you motivated, supported, and making progress. Tune in to discover what might be holding you back and simple, actionable steps to get more out of your workouts!

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• Website: ⁠Talking Up Fitness⁠

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Real Progress Isn’t Always About the Scale! In this episode of the Talking Up Fitness Podcast, we’re breaking down why the number on the scale can sometimes feel like it’s holding you back, even when you’re making real progress. If you’re frustrated by a stubborn scale, this episode is for you!

Join us as we dive into body recomposition and why gaining muscle while losing fat is a huge win—even if the scale doesn’t move. We’ll explore the science behind muscle gain, how it transforms your body, and why shifting your focus to strength, energy, and how you feel can lead to true, lasting results.

Ready to see fitness from a new perspective? Tune in, challenge yourself, and start celebrating the victories that go beyond the scale.

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• Website: ⁠Talking Up Fitness⁠

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In this episode of Talking Up Fitness, host Tai Kyon reintroduces the podcast and touches on the common types of people who are members in our fitness studio.

Key Takeaways:

• Busy professionals who want a fast, effective workout.
• Community driven and accountability for results.
• Why it fits our people well.

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Joe Zoleta is a Marine Corps Veteran and EMS in NYC. He embodies what most of us strive for in terms of service to our community and country. And he happens to love coffee as well, so it was a no-brainer that I jumped on the opportunity to speak with him.

I had the pleasure of speaking with him about his journey from joining the US Marine Corps, serving multiple tours in Iraq after 9/11; to coming home and continuing to serve our local community by becoming a paramedic; To creating a non-profit organization, Black 6 Project, to honor his unit during deployment with the mission to help those most in need throughout the developing world by humanitarian and disaster relief work.

I was lucky to be introduced to Joe through mutual friends and his work and passion to make the world a better place through action inspires me, and I hope you do as well. Please check out his projects and help fund the good work that his team is doing around the world.

I hope you enjoy our conversation and take something useful out of it.

Contact him via:

Instagram:

@black6project

@black6coffee

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/black6project/

Website:

https://www.black6project.org/

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In today's solo episode, I'll explore how proper rest and recovery can help prevent injury, improve performance, and promote overall wellness. I'll also share tips and strategies for incorporating rest and recovery into your workout routine so you get the most out of the work you're putting in the gym.

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Marc is the owner of several F45s in Suffolk county on Long Island, NY. He was the first to bring an F45 to the Long Island area and has grown his studios into some of the most successful in the entire country.

I had the pleasure of speaking with him about his journey into F45 and how he has been able to scale his team and the people he has helped. I learned a lot about how he views fitness and how he turned his passion into a business for himself and his family.

I was lucky to be introduced to Marc early on in my own F45 process and he has been generous with sharing his journey and helping me along the way. I hope you enjoy our conversation and take something useful out of it.

Contact him via:

Follow him @marc_arnberg on Instagram

https://Linktr.ee/mmarnberg

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This episode is weird. Brought to you after much wrangling by Taqiyya. She is the guest-host and turns the table on me. We start off 2023 with a bit of background about me and how I got into fitness.

Hope you all enjoy the conversation and got something actionable and useful out of this conversation.

Contact me via:

Follow @taiykyon on Instagram

F45 Herricks Private Facebook Group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/643949199519752/

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