In today’s episode of Daily Gains, Chris dives into the powerful connection between strength training and weight loss. He breaks down five compelling reasons why lifting weights is essential for shedding fat and keeping it off. From boosting your resting metabolic rate to preserving muscle while dieting, Chris explains how strength training transforms your body and mindset. He also discusses improved insulin sensitivity and why fat loss is really about body composition, not just the number on the scale. In the Resilience Roulette segment, Chris tackles the fear of change—and how embracing discomfort leads to growth.

Tune in and take the next step in your fitness journey, one rep at a time.

🕒 Timestamps:

(01:00) Introducing the topic, the correlation between strength training and weight loss

(02:00) Resting metabolic rate and burning calories during recovery

(04:00) Strength training prevents muscle loss during dieting

(05:00) Strength training improves insulin sensitivity

(06:00) When we diet, we’re working towards a change in body composition

(08:00) Resilience Roulette segment on the fear of change

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

In this episode of The One Percent, Chris and Kiley get into the often-overlooked yet critical topic of rest and recovery. They kick things off with a What’s Hot and What’s Not segment featuring a hot-button trend: cold plunging. Then they explore the importance of rest—not as an excuse to avoid challenge, but as a tool for building resilience. They unpack the common misconception that rest means eliminating all stress, discuss the danger of rewarding yourself for things that don’t warrant it, and introduce the concept of active recovery.

The episode wraps with this week’s 1% Challenge: implement one recovery strategy that supports your physical, mental, or emotional wellbeing.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:00) What’s Hot and What’s Not segment on cold plunging

(10:00) Introducing today’s topic, rest and recovery

(15:00) The misconception that rest and recovery means zero stress

(20:00) Rewarding yourself for things you shouldn’t

(25:00) Discussing active recovery

(28:00) The 1% Challenge, implement one recovery strategy this week

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.

In this episode of The Daily Gains, Chris discusses a powerful distinction: pressure vs. pain. He begins by defining the difference between these two and why it matters. Chris shares a personal weightlifting example that brings the concept to life—illustrating how pressure can drive growth while pain can signal the need for change. He then explores how recognizing and responding appropriately to pressure and pain can transform not only your workouts but your entire life. To wrap up, the Resilience Roulette wheel lands on discipline and consistency—two essential tools for building strength in the face of both pressure and pain. Tune in and make your gains today.

🕒 Timestamps:

(00:00) Introducing the topic, pressure vs. pain

(05:00) Chris’ example of pressure vs. pain while weightlifting

(10:00) How understanding pressure and pain will transform your life

(17:00) Resilience Roulette segment on discipline and consistency

To learn more about building a resilient lifestyle, visit odysseyresilience.org or send us an email.