The Strong & Sleek Podcast

Straight answers on training and food.

Robert Santana, PhD, RD and Starting Strength Coach, on lifting, nutrition, and why most fitness advice doesn't hold up. New episodes every week.

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120+ episodes · Formerly the Weights & Plates Podcast

Latest episode

EP 126 The Holiday Weight Trap: Break the “I'll Start in January” Cycle

Nov 3, 2026 · 32 min

A handful of Halloween candy, a week of Thanksgiving leftovers, and a promise to start fresh in January. Sound familiar? Robert breaks down how seasonal indulgences add up.

Recent episodes

  1. EP 125

    Your Workout Is Hard. But Is It Working?

    Oct 27, 2026 · 35 min

  2. EP 124

    Stop Chasing Skinny. Start Building Strong.

    Oct 20, 2026 · 33 min

  3. EP 123

    Hollywood Muscles, Real-Life Myths: Stop Chasing the Action-Hero Body

    Oct 13, 2026 · 33 min

  4. EP 122

    You Can't Starve Your Way to Strong

    Oct 6, 2026 · 41 min

  5. EP 121

    When Lifting Hurts: Is It Your Form, Your Program, or Your Fuel?

    Sep 29, 2026 · 40 min

  6. EP 120

    You Can't Out-Train a Lousy Lifestyle

    Sep 22, 2026 · 35 min

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