Progressive overload is one of the most misunderstood concepts in fitness — and it’s the reason many people train hard without seeing results.

In Episode 113 of Your Ultimate Comeback, Brad and Raquel break down what progressive overload actually means, how to apply it correctly, and why randomly pushing harder every workout often leads to burnout or injury instead of progress.

They cover why having a structured training plan matters, how to track progress intelligently, and how accumulation and intensification phases work together to build real strength over time. Brad also shares real-world examples from coaching clients and training his son, showing how smart programming — not just effort — creates results.

This episode also digs into the overlooked role of recovery, balance, and lifestyle stress, and how they directly impact your ability to progress in the gym.

If you’ve ever felt stuck, sore all the time, or confused about how much weight, volume, or intensity you should be using — this episode will clear it up.

🎧 Train smarter. Recover better. Progress consistently.

This special Best Of episode of Your Ultimate Comeback brings together some of our favorite guest conversations centered around stress, health, reinvention, and doing life differently.

From understanding how stress impacts hormones and long-term health, to exploring modern wellness tools like peptides, to navigating midlife burnout and redefining success, these moments reflect the heart of the show: honest conversations with people who are figuring it out in real time.

Brad and Raquel revisit standout segments from guests who shared insight, curiosity, vulnerability, and perspective. No hype, no extremes. Just thoughtful conversations about health, balance, and becoming more aligned with yourself.

If you’re new here, this is a great place to jump in.
If you’ve been listening for a while, this episode is a reminder of why these conversations matter.

This episode is a little different.

Instead of deep dives and protocols, this is a best-of clip show featuring the funniest stories, unplanned moments, and very human conversations between Brad and Raquel in the studio.

From parenting chaos and food confessions to awkward laughs, side tangents, and moments that didn’t make the outline, this episode captures what really happens when the mics are on and the conversation is flowing.

If you’ve ever wondered what it sounds like when two people who talk about health, recovery, and life spend years building chemistry in a room together… this is it.

No scripts.
No polish.
Just real laughs, relatable stories, and the moments we didn’t plan.

Whether you’re a longtime listener or brand new to Your Ultimate Comeback, this episode is a reminder that progress doesn’t have to be serious all the time, and sometimes the most important part of the journey is being human along the way.

Sit back, laugh with us, and enjoy the best of Brad & Raquel having fun in the studio.

🎙️ Your Ultimate Comeback