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Lee Hayward's Total Fitness Bodybuilding

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Welcome to the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Podcast with Lee Hayward and Jeff Samataro. Since 1997 Lee Hayward's Total Fitness Bodybuilding has been online helping guys to build muscle, lose fat, and become the best version of themselves. The goal of this podcast is to provide you with real world practical fitness and nutrition advice to look your best, improve your health, and feel confident in your own skin so you can live life to the fullest without having your body holding you back from doing the things you want to do.

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February 7, 2026

IFBB Pro at 47: Training Smarter, Longevity & Bodybuilding After 40

In this episode of the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Podcast, I sit down with my good friend Zaid Adamo, an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder who earned his pro card at age 47 - proving that elite results aren't just reserved for the young. Zaid shares his full journey through the sport of bodybuilding, from humble beginnings and early competitions in Iraq, to working his way through the amateur ranks, moving to Canada, and ultimately achieving his lifelong goal of becoming an IFBB Pro Bodybuilder later in life. We take a deep dive into how training approaches evolve from your teens, 20s, and 30s to training after 40 - and why respecting your body, focusing on recovery, longevity, and joint health becomes more important than ego lifting as you age. We also break down: The key differences between bodybuilding and powerlifting. How training goals, volume, and intensity differ between the two. What everyday lifters can apply from each training style. Finally, we tackle a topic that's often avoided or oversimplified: Performance Enhancing Drugs in Bodybuilding. We discuss: Natural vs enhanced bodybuilding. The role PEDs play at higher levels of the sport. How PED usage has changed over the years. The pros, cons, and serious safety considerations. Why drugs alone can't replace discipline, structure, and years of consistent training. Whether you're a competitive bodybuilder, a recreational gym-goer, or a man over 40 looking to lose fat, build muscle, and train smarter for the long haul - this is one episode that delivers real-world lessons you can actually apply. This conversation is about longevity, consistency, and getting better with age. ================== If you have any questions or if you'd like to learn more about one-on-one Fitness & Nutrition Coaching Programs you can schedule in for a Free Strategy Session Coaching Call with Lee at: https://www.leehayward.com/call E-mail: leehayward.com@gmail.com Please friend me on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/lee.hayward Download a Free Copy of my Ripped After 40 PDF Program. This is the exact system that I used to lose my gut, get rid of the Dad Bod, and get back in shape after I became a father in my 40's: https://leehayward.com/blog/ripped-after-40-ebook Websites: https://www.LeeHayward https://www.MuscleAfter40Blueprint.com

January 9, 2026

Why Most New Year's Fitness Goals Are Doomed to Fail

Most New Year's resolution fitness goals fail - not because you're lazy, unmotivated, or lacking willpower... But because the goals were doomed to fail right from the start. Every January, people get all full of piss and vinegar and try to change everything at once: Workout every day. Follow the perfect diet. Get that perfect sleep score. Zero bad habits. All-or-Nothing. And that approach almost always collapses under its own weight. In this episode, you're going to learn: ✔️ Why setting too many goals kills momentum before it ever has a chance to build ✔️ Why outcome-based goals like "lose 50 pounds," "quit smoking," or "win the competition" feel motivating - but actually lead to frustration and burnout ✔️ How perfectionist rules and "never miss" thinking are quietly sabotaging your progress ✔️ A smarter "do it for today" approach that focuses on actions you can control - and habits you can repeat Instead of chasing extremes, we focus on how: • Doing less can actually help you achieve more • Building better habits beats chasing perfect outcomes • Making daily decisions you can realistically follow through on This episode is about letting go of extreme all-or-nothing thinking... And stopping the fantasy that life won't get messy - because it will. You will fall off track from time to time. The key is having a plan for how you respond when that happens. Learn how to optimize your results this year by focusing on being consistently good - rather than occasionally great. If you want 2026 to be different - not just for a few weeks, but for the entire year and beyond - this is where it starts. ============= Got Questions, Feedback, or Inquiries - email: leeh@leehayward.com

December 3, 2025

How to Build Real Strength Without Breaking Your Body

In this episode of the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Podcast, we break down 5 powerful mindset shifts that will help you Train Smarter - NOT Harder. Most men don't struggle with their workouts because of a lack of effort... They struggle because they're following an approach that stops working once you hit your 40s and beyond. Today, you'll learn how to train effectively without burnout, restrictive dieting, or beating your body into the ground. Here's what we cover: 🧠 Mindset Shift #1 - Good Enough, and Good Enough Consistently Progress isn’t about perfection - it's about persistence. Small, consistent actions win every time. 🥩 Mindset Shift #2 - Eat More to Burn More Stop starving yourself. Nourish your body on the cellular level so you can perform, recover, and burn fat more effectively. 🏋️‍♂️ Mindset Shift #3 - Train Smarter, Not Harder "No pain, no gain" is outdated. Purposeful training builds you up - whereas pushing beyond your limits only breaks you down. 🧬 Mindset Shift #4 - You're Not Past Your Prime Your best years aren't behind you. Men over 40 can build muscle, strength, and confidence - when they train with purpose, not ego. 🤝 Mindset Shift #5 - Fitness Isn't a Solo Sport You don't rise to the level of your goals - you fall to the level of your systems and support. Stop trying to do everything alone. If you're ready to build a leaner, stronger, healthier body for life, these 5 mindset shifts will change everything. If you'd like to learn more about the Muscle After 40 Blueprint Program, you can download a Free PDF ebook that explains the entire system including our 3 phase method for achieving a lean body re-composition at: https://leehayward.com/blog/muscle-after-40 E-mail: lee@leehayward.com Join the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Facebook Group at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/total.fitness.bodybuilding Download a Free Copy of my Ripped After 40 PDF Program. This is the exact system that I used to lose my gut and get back in shape after I became a father in my 40's: https://leehayward.com/blog/ripped-after-40-ebook Websites: https://www.LeeHayward https://www.MuscleAfter40Blueprint.com

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What is Lee Hayward's Total Fitness Bodybuilding?: Welcome to the Total Fitness Bodybuilding Podcast with Lee Hayward and Jeff Samataro. Since 1997 Lee Hayward's Total Fitness Bodybuilding has been online helping guys to build muscle, lose fat, and become the best version of themselves.

The goal of this podcast is to provide you with real world practical fitness and nutrition advice to look your best, improve your health, and feel confident in your own skin so you can live life to the fullest without having your body holding you back from doing the things you want to do.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 6 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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