Fitness 4 Life: Fat Loss and Muscle Building Tips For Busy Parents

About Fitness 4 Life: Fat Loss and Muscle Building Tips For Busy Parents

The Fit Dad Project is the podcast for busy dads and men over 40 who are tired of feeling overweight, exhausted, and stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday. Hosted by Derek Schell, certified nutrition coach, fitness trainer, and founder of The Minimalist Gym, this show cuts through the noise and delivers practical, no-BS strategies to help you lose fat, build muscle, and reclaim your energy without spending hours in the gym or following restrictive diets. Each episode focuses on the fundamentals that actually move the needle: Simple, high-protein nutrition Efficient 30–45 minute workouts Sustainable fat loss Hormone and metabolic health Mindset and habit change Stress management and recovery Becoming the kind of man who leads by example And some fun stuff mixed in as well! Whether you're a father, husband, and professional who has put everyone else first for years, or you're ready to finally take control of your health and become the strongest, leanest, and most energized version of yourself, this podcast will give you the tools and perspective to make it happen. The mission of The Fit Dad Project is simple: Help busy dads build a stronger body, sharper mind, and healthier lifestyle so they can show up with more energy, confidence, and presence for the people who matter most.

Publisher

Derek Schell

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episode

12 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

32 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   12 Jun 2026

   EP 32: Why You Know What to Do But Still Aren't Doing It

   "I know what to do... so why the hell am I not doing it?" Most dads don't need another nutrition podcast. They need help understanding why knowing and doing have become disconnected. In this episode, Derek discussed how to put knowledge into action and breaks down three keys to success: 1. Simplicity 2. Systems 3. Identity.

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   EP 31: The 5 Nutrition Habits That Change Everything

   "If I had to start over tomorrow, these are the five habits I'd focus on first." In this episode, Derek breaks down his top 5 nutritional habits that will have the biggest impact on your health, fitness, and body composition. These are the same habits we put the majority of our focus towards in phase 1 of my S4 System. For more content similar to this, please give me a follow on IG - @minimalist.gym

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   EP 30: Why Successful Men Struggle to Ask for Help

   Most men don't struggle because they lack information. They struggle because they've attached their identity to being the guy who figures everything out himself. The problem is that health and fitness doesn't reward stubbornness. It rewards awareness. In this episode, Derek discusses why it's so hard for successful men to ask for help. and why true strength means knowing when to outsource and seek guidance.

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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Quality

41

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

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