David Goggins is one of the toughest humans alive, but does his mindset actually lead to a longer, healthier life? Or does extreme discipline come with hidden costs?

In this video, I break down what makes Goggins so powerful, where his philosophy helps, and where it starts to destroy balance. We’ll talk about the difference between motivation and obsession, and how to stay disciplined without losing your health, family, or purpose in the process.

Whether you’re chasing a marathon PR or just trying to stay consistent in the gym, this is a real look at what the Goggins mindset gets right and what it gets dangerously wrong.

If you value training smart, building real resilience, and staying in the game for life, this one’s for you.

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Does running make you lose muscle? Can you actually build muscle while running?

In this video, I break down what really happens to muscle mass during running and strength training, and why the old “cardio kills gains” idea doesn’t hold up.

We’ll look at how zone 2 training, running intensity, and fueling impact your body composition, and what separates healthy endurance from muscle-burning overtraining.

I’ll walk you through key research comparing running vs lifting, showing how programmed running to lose fat can preserve or even increase lean mass when nutrition and recovery are dialed in.

You’ll learn why fasted running increases the risk of muscle loss, how to use pre-run nutrition and running gels to maintain glycogen, and why post-run recovery is essential for rebuilding muscle protein.

We’ll also cover how fueling long runs at the right intensity supports VO₂ max improvements without sacrificing strength. Whether you’re a hybrid athlete balancing barbell work and mileage, or simply trying to improve running performance while staying strong, this episode gives you the science and strategy to do both.

If you care about optimizing strength for runners, maintaining a powerful physique, and understanding how running and body composition really interact, this breakdown will challenge what you’ve heard and give you a smarter way to train.

Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com

Testosterone therapy is one of the most debated topics in fitness right now. With more influencers promoting TRT as a cure all, it’s easy to get swept up in the conversation. But is the story really that simple? In this video, I respond directly to James Smith’s take on TRT and break down the parts of the conversation that most people are skipping over.

We’ll look at the studies being cited, the conflicts of interest nobody is talking about, and the data that rarely makes it into the headlines. By the end, you’ll see why this debate isn’t as cut and dry as it’s often presented and why asking the right questions might matter more than just chasing the quick fix.

Coaching inquiries email me at randall@alwaysadaptive.com or visit alwaysadaptive.com