Strong and Sleek Podcast

Ep. 120 - You Can’t Out-Train a Lousy Lifestyle

A great training program can only take you so far. If you’re barely sleeping, under-eating, mismanaging stress, or drinking too much, those choices will eventually follow

Ep. 119 - Show the F* Up: The Real Secret to Getting Stronger

The perfect program doesn’t matter if you don’t show up. This week on Strong & Sleek, Robert breaks down what training looks like once you’re past the beginner stage—and

Ep. 118 - Stop Majoring in the Minors: Master the Basics, Get the Results

Getting stronger, leaner, and healthier doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, all those supplements, specialty exercises, fitness hacks, and tiny details you’re obsess

Ep. 117 - Built Different: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Strength, Genetics & Drive with George Daniolos

What do training a Belgian Malinois and building a stronger human have in common? Turns out - a whole lot. On this episode of Strong and Sleek, Robert Santana sits down

Ep. 116 - Your Home Gym Might Be Holding You Back

You bought the equipment. You know the exercises. You’ve watched the videos. So why aren’t you getting the results you expected? On this episode of Strong + Sleek, Rober

Ep. 115 - Ladies, Get Off the Treadmill and Pick Up a Barbell

Forget the endless cardio, tiny weights, and fear that lifting heavy will suddenly make you “bulky.” In this episode of Strong and Sleek, Robert Santana breaks down why s

Ep. 114 - Strong, Sleek & Starting Over: The New Chapter

After four months away, Robert Santana is back—and a lot has changed. The Weights and Plates Podcast has officially evolved into Strong and Sleek, a new name and brand b

Ep. 113 - Strength, Body Composition, and the Realities of Training: A Conversation with Mark Rippetoe

Host Robert Santana interviews Mark Rippetoe, author of “Starting Strength,” for an honest conversation about the fundamentals of strength training and misconceptions in

Ep. 112 - Anabolic Tortillas & Road-Trip Regrets

A laid-back, funny chat about the irresistible power of H-E-B tortillas—so good they’re banned from the house. The hosts reminisce about demolishing entire packs on a Hou

Ep. 111 - Finding Your Voice: Music, Family, and Friendship

In this episode, Robert shares lighthearted banter about self-deprecating humor, musical pursuits, and the joy of performing with family. Dan Francis, a guest known for h

Ep. 110 - Breaking the Survival Mode Mindset

 In episode 110 of the Weights and Plates Podcast, Robert passionately addresses the common excuse of being in "survival mode," which leads many to neglect their fitness

#109 - Nuttrition Debate: Quantity vs Quality

In this episode of the Weights and Plates podcast, host Robert Santana shifts the focus to the "plate" side of health by diving into the ongoing debates around diet. He d

#108 - Strength Over Trends

In a compelling episode of the Weights & Plates podcast, host Robert Santana and guest Gretchen Geist explore the fleeting nature of fitness trends, with a focus on Pilat

#107 - From Pinterest Cleanses to Evidence-Based Practice: A Dietitian's Journey Through Diet Culture with Zoe Schroeder, RD

In this candid conversation, host Robert Santana sits down with Zoe Schroeder, RD—owner of Zoe Schroeder Nutrition and known as Fat Loss RD—to explore the messy reality b

#106 - Strength Without the Noise: Beyond Novice Training

In this episode of the Weights and Plates podcast, Robert Santana and Andy Baker pick up where they left off—diving deep into what really matters after the novice phase o

#105 - ANDY BAKER | WHY YOU'RE STILL WEAK — AND HOW TO FIX IT

In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana sits down with Andy Baker — owner of Baker Personal Training and co-author of Practical Programming for St

#104 - DON'T QUIT WHEN LIFTING GETS HARD

In this episode of Weights & Plates, Coach Robert Santana breaks down one of the most overlooked elements of training success: mindset and consistency. Everyone wants to

#103 - RESEARCH FOR MEATHEADS

In this solo episode, coach Robert Santana takes a hard look at exercise science research—what it really tells us, and where it falls short. He dives into the history of

#102 - THE REAL REASON YOU'RE NOT STRONGER

Consistency, recovery, and lifestyle — that's what really makes or breaks your strength gains. In this episode, Robert Santana breaks down why most lifters stall out afte

#101 - LIFTING FAQ: COMMON F*CK UPS & HOW TO FIX THEM

In this episode of the Weights & Plates Podcast, Robert Santana takes a Q&A-style approach to tackle some of the most common training and nutrition challenges. He explain