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The Catalyst

Chris Cooper

The Catalyst is your source for information about improving fitness and health. Once a week, host Chris Cooper of Catalyst Fitness bridges the gap between science and ground-level tactics in gyms and coaching practices. The Catalyst is perfect for coaches, trainers, nutritionists, athletes and general exercisers who want to learn more about training. Be sure to subscribe!

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145 episodes

  1. Are You Addicted to Caffeine? The 3-Minute Test (And What To Do About It) 13:07
  2. "I've just started working out. Why do I feel WORSE?" 12:27
  3. What Really Changes After 40 (And How to Take Control of Your Fitness) 10:00
  4. How Much Protein Do You Actually Need? 8:16
  5. Is Cardio Making You Gain Weight? The Hidden Reasons the Scale Won’t Budge 11:14
  6. What to Eat (and Actually Take) Before a Workout: Food, Timing, and the Truth About Pre-Workout 11:53
  7. Is Sitting All Day Undoing Your Workout? 14:16
  8. Does the 30/30/30 Rule Actually Work? What the Research Says + Next Week’s Catalyst Workouts 14:17
  9. Can ChatGPT Replace Your Personal Trainer? 20:01
  10. The Truth About Muscle Memory (Can You Really Get It Back Faster?) 9:22
  11. Why Am I Not Losing Weight Even Though I'm in a Calorie Deficit? 13:48
  12. Zone 5: Your Highest Gear (And How to Actually Use It) 11:46
  13. Ozempic, Diet and Exercise 10:29
  14. Zone 4: How to Get Through the Painful Zone (And Why It's Worth It) 12:30
  15. Zone 3: Training the Sweet Spot (Without Getting Stuck in the Grey Zone) 10:36
  16. How to Get the Most Out of Your Zone 2 Training 10:53
  17. METCONs Aren't Everything: Why Hard Workouts Alone Stop Working 10:16
  18. What Your Fitness Tracker Is Getting Wrong 11:37
  19. Should You Do a Fitness Competition like Hyrox, CrossFit, or Xenom? 9:13
  20. The Truth About Testosterone (And Why Every Man Over 40 Is Being Sold TRT) 10:23
  21. Seed Oils: Should You Stay Away? 7:16
  22. Programming Preview: June 22-28, 2026 4:42
  23. Programming Preview: June 15-21, 2026 4:35
  24. 5 Weeks to Tri: Your First Triathlon Starts Now 9:17
  25. Catalyst Training Plan: June 8-14, 2026 16:57
  26. Peptides: Worth the Hype? 11:59
  27. Catalyst Training Plan: June 1-7, 2026 19:23
  28. Why Stress Is Making You Fat (And What to Do About It) 11:09
  29. How Long Does It Actually Take to See Results? 10:53
  30. What is Hybrid Racing? 8:10
  31. Is Walking Enough? The Honest Answer 6:56
  32. Is Training Safe for Kids? 11:58
  33. What Is Fitness, and Who Is Fit? 14:12
  34. Three Things You Get at Catalyst 10:39
  35. Consistency Beats Motivation 12:32
  36. You Can't Be Fast Unless You're Strong 13:41
  37. How To Run Your First 5k 7:22
  38. Working Out, But Not Seeing Results? 12:46
  39. How to Talk To Your Kids About Food 12:06
  40. How to Talk To Your Kids About Exercise 15:08
  41. How to Motivate Yourself: The Science of Getting Started and Staying The Course 13:33
  42. Is Your Kid Playing Too Much Hockey? 15:27
  43. Elite Athletes Aren't Healthy (And That's Not Your Goal) 11:40
  44. Why You Should Lift Heavier (Yes, You): Busting the Toning Myth 6:06
  45. How to Survive February in the Sault 10:03
  46. You Are The Average of The 5 People You Spend The Most Time With 13:09
  47. The 5 Daily Non-Negotiables 10:49
  48. The First 30 Days: Your Beginner's Game Plan 16:45
  49. Start With a Coach 14:51
  50. All or Nothing: Why Perfectionism Kills Progress 14:19