How to: Fitness
How to: Fitness

How to: Fitness

Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman

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What’s the deal with MLMs? How are weight loss drugs reshaping body standards? Can we actually trust what supplement companies are selling us Why do we eat the way we do - and who’s influencing it?Veteran coaches Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman are here to pull back the curtain on the wellness industry. How To: Fitness is a myth-busting, BS-free podcast that dives into the messy, nuanced, and often confusing world of fitness and nutrition. With evidence-based insight, candid takes, and digging into the darker corners of the wellness space, we help you make sense of what actually matters for your health—and what’s just noise.

Recent Episodes

68 | Soy And The Estrogen Fear That Won’t Go Away
APR 13, 2026
68 | Soy And The Estrogen Fear That Won’t Go Away
Send us Fan Mail Is soy really bad for your hormones or have we been getting it wrong this whole time? In this episode, Michael shared what soy actually is, whether it’s a complete protein, how it compares to whey for muscle building and the biggest myths around soy like estrogen, testosterone and cancer. We also found out where the fear around soy came from and why it’s still so common today. This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned soy, avoided it or just felt confused by all the mi...
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35 MIN
67 | GLP-1 Medications: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution?
MAR 30, 2026
67 | GLP-1 Medications: Short-Term Fix or Long-Term Solution?
Send us Fan Mail Are GLP-1 medications something we’re meant to stay on forever or are we missing the bigger picture? In this episode, Kate researched what actually happens when we take GLP-1 medications and what happens when we stop. We talked about the science behind weight regain, appetite changes, metabolism, and long-term health while also zooming out to look at the cultural, mental and societal impact these medications are having. This episode is for anyone curious about GLP-1 medicatio...
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61 MIN
66 | Listener Q&A: HRV, the Protein Push & the New US Dietary Guidelines
MAR 16, 2026
66 | Listener Q&A: HRV, the Protein Push & the New US Dietary Guidelines
Send us Fan Mail In this listener Q&A episode, we answer questions about yoga and strength, the push for higher protein intake, HRV tracking, supplements, 10K steps and the new US Dietary Guidelines. We break down (as always) what’s evidence-based, what’s being overhyped and where context actually matters. This episode is for anyone feeling overwhelmed by health trends, wearables, supplement ads, or conflicting advice. If you’ve ever wondered, “Do I really need to care about this?”, ...
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22 MIN
65 | How Health Influencers Spread Misinformation with Mallory DeMille
MAR 2, 2026
65 | How Health Influencers Spread Misinformation with Mallory DeMille
Send us Fan Mail Why does being “informed” about health feel more stressful than ever right now? Probably because we’re bombarded with a barrage of conflicting information and you don’t need any qualifications to have a following online. In this episode, we sit down with Mallory DeMille, a marketing professional and content creator who sits at the intersection of wellness, fitness, social media, and misinformation. Using her background in marketing, she calls out misleading health narratives ...
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48 MIN
64 | Food Intolerance Testing Is a Big Business & Here’s Why
FEB 16, 2026
64 | Food Intolerance Testing Is a Big Business & Here’s Why
Send us Fan Mail What if the test you’re trusting is actually making things worse? Or is actually not legit at all? Food intolerance testing has exploded in popularity but clarity & accuracy isn’t always what these tests deliver. In this episode, let’s talk about the booming food intolerance testing market, the difference between allergies, intolerances and sensitivities, and what proper testing actually looks like. Michael did a research about IGG food panels, home test kits, muscle test...
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37 MIN