Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva
Hosted by Transformation Coach and Ex-Pro Physique Competitor- Martin Silva. Nutrition. Training. Lifestyle. Mindset. Martin is a true health guru. With a focus on nutrition and the best foods that we can be eating to maintain optimum health. Find out how Martin's life changed when he put health before aesthetics with a clean diet and more of a balanced lifestyle. Martin has interviewed some world-renowned guests on his podcast. If you're looking to level up your body and mindset, this podcast is for you.
Why Lifting 5 Days A Week Is Killing Your Muscle Growth
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Lifting 5 days a week after age 35 is destroying your muscle growth and cooking your recovery. Discover how smart programming and optimal training frequency unlock massive results.
Stop Training To Failure (Do This Instead For Muscle Mass)
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Most people over 40 are overtraining, under-recovering, and following outdated gym advice that ruins their progress. In this episode, I break down why grinding out 15+ sets to absolute failure is slowing down your gains, and why dropping volume, training shy of failure, and focusing on mechanical tension is the smartest way to build muscle and optimise recovery as you get olde
Why Taking Testosterone Over 40 Isn't What You Think (Robert Breedlove)
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How do you get ripped, optimize your hormones, and build peak physical performance over 40? In this episode, I sit down with Robert Breedlove host of the 'What Is Money?' podcast to break down his exact transformation from heavy-set powerlifter to single-digit body fat at age 40. We dive deep into TRT, anabolics, peptide stacks for gut rehab, breaking through fat loss plateaus, and why conventional wisdom around men's health gets it completely wrong.
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Why You're Gaining Fat Instead of Muscle (Fix This)
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If you’re trying to build muscle but keep gaining more fat than you’d like, this episode is for you.
I break down the biggest nutrition and training mistakes people make when building, and how to gain muscle while keeping fat gain to a minimum.
Why Your All or Nothing Mindset Is Killing Your Health
In this episode I sit down with mental health consultant and mind coach Anthony Hartcher to talk about the all or nothing mindset and why it's quietly wrecking so many people's health.
We get into why our brains default to black and white thinking, how emotions drive behaviour more than we realise, and a simple tool you can use to stop reacting and start responding, especially in relationships and hard conversations.
Anthony also opens up about a major turning point in his own life, and what it taught him about letting go of labels and...
Why Eating Less Is Stopping You From Building Muscle
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In this episode, Martin breaks down why constant calorie restriction and cutting cycles are stopping you from building real muscle and ruining your metabolism. Learn the step-by-step blueprint to transition into a deliberate building phase, eat more food, track non-scale m...
Stop Training For Muscle Mass (Do THIS To Get Jacked)
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In this episode, strength icon and biomechanics expert Chris Duffin breaks down why traditional hypertrophy training and quick fixes often lead to plateaus, joint pain, and burnout. We discuss how to optimize neurological strength for maximum muscle gains, the truth about GLP-1s and TRT, and how to build long-term physical resilience without wrecking your body.
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Why Restricting Food Is Keeping You Fat (What I Did Instead)
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Restriction is what kept Martin the fattest he's ever been, not lack of willpower. This episode breaks down the exact binge and restrict cycle that wrecked his body composition for months, including the gut problems it caused and the mindset shift that finally fixed it.
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Build More Muscle, Get Leaner (Here's How)
Building more muscle could be the missing piece if you want to get leaner and stay lean long term. In this episode, I break down why being under-muscled makes fat loss harder, how eating more strategically can build your metabolism, and the exact approach I use with my clients.
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Eat More, Get Leaner (Here's How)
Philip Pape is a nutrition coach and host of the Wits & Weights Podcast with six years in the industry, known for his engineer's approach to fat loss and body recomposition. In this episode we get into why eating healthy isn't enough, the maintenance phase most people skip, and why building muscle fixes almost everything else.
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Mini-Cuts and Mini-Bulks for Faster Body Recomp After 40
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Why Your Muscle Gain Stalls After 35 (And How To Fix It)
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If your muscle gain has stalled, this one's for you. Martin breaks down why building muscle gets harder after 35, and why it's not really about age, it's about still training like you're in your 20s.
He covers how many sets you actually need per week, why training to failure is holding most people back...
Why Doing Less Cardio Got Better Results at 59
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In this episode, Martin sits down with client Emily Becker, a 59-year-old investment manager based in New Orleans who works 50–60 hour weeks and travels constantly.
Despite having an active background in running and CrossFit, Emily realized her high-cardio volume was breaking her body down rather than building it up. She shares how shifting to heavy strength training, prioritizing protein, and letting go of scale anxiety transformed her energy, body composit...
I Cut My Workouts In Half (Here’s What Happened To My Body Fat)
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I turn 39 this week. Ten years ago, I was grinding 6 days a week and burnt out. Today, I train HALF as much, eat 4,000 calories, sit at ~12% body fat year-round, and have double the energy.
Here's why treating your body like your business backfires after 35, and how to fix your training, fuel, and recovery.
Why He Quit Carnivore To Get Under 20% Body Fat
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Martin sits down with 3-year client Lester to reveal how he transitioned off strict Carnivore, added carbohydrates back into his diet, and got his body fat under 20% on a DEXA scan. Discover how building real muscle mass and setting up automatic habits makes staying lean, healthy, and high-performing effortless in your late 30s.
The #1 Reason People Over 40 Can’t Lose Belly Fat (Fix This First)
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Executives and business owners over 40, stubborn belly fat isn't age or a slow metabolism, it's muscle loss, stress, and no real structure. I break down what actually works, plus real client results and the fundamentals that matter.
Why This 67-Year-Old Quit Low-Carb (And Built More Muscle)
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David is 67. A year into coaching, he's built more muscle than he's ever had, recovered from spinal surgery in days instead of weeks, and says he feels the best he's ever felt. We talk protein, carbs, ageing, and why he believes it's never too late to start.
Why Even Carnivores Lose Muscle After 40 (Dr. Shawn Baker Masterclass)
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Is the Carnivore diet the complete answer to longevity? In this special vault masterclass, the "King of Carnivore" Dr. Shawn Baker joins Martin Silva to break down why diet alone is not enough to maintain muscle mass and peak performance as you age.
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How I Stay Lean Year-Round Without Counting Calories
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In this episode, I break down the exact habits I use to stay lean, strong and energised year-round without obsessing over calories. From nutrition and training to movement, fasting and recovery, these are the principles that have helped me, and hundreds of clients, build muscle, lose fat and keep it off.
He Got Leaner Travelling Asia for 4 Months Without Cooking a Single Meal (Here's How)
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My client Kyle lived out of hotels across Vietnam, Thailand and India for four months. No kitchen, no meal prep, food poisoning for a week. Still got leaner, built muscle, and had his best ever month in sales. Here's exactly what he did.
Why You're Still Not Lean (Even Though You're Trying)
Still struggling to get lean, even though you're trying? In this episode, I break down the 5 biggest lessons I've learned from interviewing Dr. Ted Naiman four times, and how they can help you lose fat, build muscle, and stay lean for life.
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From Prison to 1.5 Million Followers: The Brutal Truth About Peptides, Ozempic and Why You're Losing the Wrong Weight | Dylan Gemelli
Dylan Gemelli went from a 15-year prison sentence to building a million-subscriber YouTube channel and speaking at Mr. Olympia. In this episode we get into his story, peptides, GLP-1s, nutrition fundamentals, and why gratitude might be the most underrated health tool.
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How My Client Reached Elite Visceral Fat Levels Without a Single Cardio Session
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54 years old, four years sober, mother of four, working a high stress job. Here's exactly how Jo reached elite visceral fat levels and top 6% body composition for her age without cardio, without restriction, and without relying on willpower.
"I Don't Want To Cry In The Mirror Anymore" | Susie's Story At 62
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Martin's client Susie thought weight gain, low energy and struggling with her body was just part of aging. At 62, she shares how she improved her health, lost inches off her waist, built strength, and finally stopped feeling frustrated every time she looke...
Why Your Body Won't Burn Fat (Even When You're Eating Healthy) | Dr. Mike Nelson
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The Fastest Way To Lose Visceral Belly Fat Fast (Most People Get This Wrong)
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Visceral belly fat is one of the biggest predictors of poor health, yet most people focus on the wrong things.
In this episode, I break down the fastest way to lose visceral fat and keep it off for life.
Why You Keep Gaining The Weight Back (It's Not Your Diet)
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Why do so many people lose weight, only to gain it all back again?
In this episode, Martin breaks down the real reasons fat loss doesn’t last and what it actually takes to stay lean, healthy, and in control for life.
He Lost 50lbs… But Carnivore Wasn’t Enough
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Matt lost over 50lbs through his health journey, and in this conversation we spoke about what actually helped him sustain the results long term.
As one of my clients, we discussed why carnivore helped initially, why it eventually wasn’t enough on its own, and how simplifying nutrition helped reduce food noise, improve energy, build strength and create a more sustainable lifestyle.
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Why I Eat MORE and Train LESS to Stay Lean
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Most people are eating less, training harder, and still struggling to stay lean.
In this episode, I break down what actually works for sustainable fat loss, better energy, and staying lean without obsession.
The Carnivore Trap: Why People Gain Weight on a 'Perfect' Diet (And What To Do Instead)
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Why some people lose fat fast on carnivore… then gain it all back.
In this episode, I break down the hidden issues with extreme dieting, why “perfect diets” often fail long term, and what actually creates sustainable fat loss and metabolic health.
Why Lower Belly Fat Is Always The Last To Go (And How To Fix It)
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Lower belly fat is usually the last place to change.
In this episode, I break down why that happens, the biggest mistakes keeping people stuck, and the practical changes that actually move the needle without extremes.
If you want to get leaner, healthier, and finally understand your body properly, this episode is for you.
I Trained 3x Per Week... And Got Leaner
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In this episode, Martin breaks down why more training is not always better for fat loss, recovery, muscle retention, and long term results. Including fasting, carbs, insulin, activity levels, and adapting your training as you get older.
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Dr. Philip Ovadia: You’ve Been Lied To About Cholesterol
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Dr. Philip Ovadia reveals why cholesterol isn’t the real problem and what’s actually driving heart disease, fat gain, and poor health.
We break down insulin resistance, gut health, and why eating “healthy” often isn’t enough to get results.
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The Fastest Way to Lose Visceral Belly Fat (Do This)
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Still carrying stubborn belly fat no matter what you try?
In this episode, I break down the exact habits I’d use to lose visceral belly fat fast, build muscle, and fix the mistakes keeping you stuck.
Watch this if you want to get leaner, healthier, and finally see real progress.
I Stopped Training So Much... And Got Bigger
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Training more isn’t the answer if you’re not growing.
I built more muscle when I stopped chasing weight and started focusing on execution, recovery, and what actually matters.
She Beat Food Noise and Changed Her Life
Jo shares how she overcame food noise, emotional eating, and years of frustration to transform her body, mindset, and health. A powerful conversation on sustainable fat loss, freedom with food, and what actually works long term.
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Why You Still Have Belly Fat (Even If You Eat Healthy)
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In this episode, I break down why your nutrition may be keeping you stuck, the biggest fat loss mistakes people make, and what actually works to finally get leaner.
If stubborn belly fat is frustrating you despite your efforts, this episode is for you.
The Best Way To Lose Visceral Belly Fat FAST
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Learn the best way to lose visceral belly fat fast without crash dieting, gimmicks, or guesswork.
In this episode, I break down what actually works to reduce stubborn belly fat, improve body composition, and stay lean long term.
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These Habits Keep Me Lean Year Round (No Dieting Needed)
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Struggling to stay lean without constantly dieting?
In this episode, I break down exactly how I stay lean and muscular year round without restriction, tracking everything, or starting over every Monday.
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I Stopped Training So Much... And Got Better Results
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Most people train more and get worse results.
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Eating Clean But Still Gaining Fat? Here's Why
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Eating clean but still gaining fat? You’re not alone. And you’re not broken.
In this episode, we break down why “healthy eating” doesn’t guarantee fat loss, and what actually needs to change if you want to lean out and see real progress.
If your body isn’t responding the way it should, this will make it clear why.
