Between Sets with Vic and Matt

Erling Haaland scored a brace on his World Cup debut. Norway hadn't been to a World Cup in 28 years. And Haaland is 25 — statistically at the exact centre of his athletic prime. That's not a coincidence. That's what building toward something actually looks like.

In this episode of Between Sets, Vic and Matt break down what Haaland's World Cup moment reveals about peaking at the right time — in sport, in the gym, and in l...

Messi is 38 years old, just came back from a hamstring scare, and Argentina's entire World Cup hopes still run through him. That's not normal. That's one of the greatest longevity stories in sports.

In this episode of Between Sets, Vic and Matt break down how Messi is still performing at an elite level deep into his late 30s when most professional athletes are retired by 32. 

From a trainer's lens, they dig into ...

Everyone watching the World Cup is looking at Mbappé, Haaland, and Messi and wondering the same thing... How do these guys actually build and maintain that physique at the highest level?

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down elite soccer fitness from a trainer's perspective, what it actually takes to perform at a World Cup level, why these athletes are built completely differently from bodybuilders, and what that le...

The US government admitted UFOs are real. A man with a security clearance testified under oath to Congress that they've recovered non-human craft and biological material. And we just… moved on.

In this episode of Between Sets, Vic and Matt go fully down the rabbit hole — and this isn't a tinfoil hat episode. Some of this is congressional testimony, declassified documents, and on-the-record statements from Navy pilots an...

Five years ago nobody had heard of HYROX. Now it's sold out in every major city and your feed is full of orange bibs. So what actually happened?

In this episode of Between Sets, Vic and Matt break down the race that's taken over fitness culture — and they're being honest about what deserves the hype and what doesn't. Is HYROX genuinely the new marathon, or is it the CrossFit of 2025 — massive for a moment, then gone?

From...

Likes. Views. Approval. We're all chasing it. Nobody wants to admit it. Today we do.

In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go deep on the addiction that nobody in fitness — or life — wants to talk about. Validation. It shows up in why you post, why you train, why you dress the way you do, and even why you chose your career. And social media didn't create it… it just gave it an unlimited supply.

This one's pe...

What if everything you're consuming about growth is actually keeping you stuck?
In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt call out the uncomfortable truth that nobody in the self-improvement space wants to admit — consuming content about success is not the same as being successful. And most people already know exactly what they need to do. They just don't do it.
This one's going to hit different if you're honest with...

Everyone thinks they know themselves… until the questions get real.

In this episode of Quick Pumps, Vic and Matt go head-to-head on the life choices and personality questions that actually reveal who you are — and there are no safe answers here.

Dream job with low pay or boring job with a big paycheque? Grind your 20s or actually live them? 10 surface-level friends or 2 real ones? Start a business or climb the corporate ...

Something feels off right now.

Everyone’s tired, distracted, anxious… but no one really talks about why.

In this Quick Pumps episode, we run through some of the biggest truths about modern life — using an Agree or Disagreeformat with no overthinking, no filters.

We react to statements like:

• Everyone is addicted to their phone
• No one actually relaxes anymore
• People are more anxious than ever
• Being “busy” ...

Everyone is working…

…but somehow, everyone still feels broke.

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down why so many young people feel like they’re constantly behind financially — even when they’re doing everything “right.”

We talk about:

• The rising cost of living and why money doesn’t go as far anymore
• Why having multiple income streams is becoming the norm
• The pressure of side ...

Everyone seems tired right now.

Not just physically tired — mentally drained, burnt out, and constantly running on caffeine.

Even people who exercise, eat relatively well, and try to live healthy lifestyles still say the same thing:

“I’m exhausted.”

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down why so many people feel low on energy in modern life.

Training between sets, we talk about:

• Why sleep quality has co...

Drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy are changing the conversation around weight loss.

Originally developed for type 2 diabetes, GLP-1 medications like semaglutide are now being widely prescribed to help people lose significant amounts of weight — sometimes 15–20% of body weight.

But what does that mean for fitness?

In this full episode of Between Sets, we break down the Ozempic phenomenon while training between sets and explore ...

AI is taking over everything.

So what happens to personal trainers?

In this Quick Pumps episode, we go rapid-fire on one of the biggest questions in modern fitness:

Will AI replace personal trainers?

We debate:

• Are ChatGPT workout programs good enough?
• Is online coaching better than in-person?
• Are wearables overrated?
• Do fitness apps create dependency?
• Will trainers be obsolete in 5 years?

No safe answers. No “it depends.&rdqu...

Fitness looks glamorous online.

But how much money is actually in it?

In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down the business side of modern fitness — from personal training income to opening a gym, to online coaching and influencer culture.

We talk about:

• How much personal trainers realistically make
• Whether opening a gym is still profitable in 2025
• Fitness influencer vs real coach — what’s the differe...

Fitness has never been more popular — or more confusing.

In this full-length Between Sets episode, we break down modern fitness culture and everything that comes with it: the good, the bad, and the straight-up misleading.

We cover:

• The biggest controversies in fitness right now
• What social media gets wrong about health and aesthetics
• Where discipline crosses into obsession
• Advice that sounds good online but fails in real life
• Wh...

Quick Pumps are back — and this one’s built for arguments.

In this rapid-fire Agree or Disagree: Fitness Edition, we throw out unpopular gym opinions while training and react on the spot.

We cover takes like:

• Cardio is overrated
• You don’t need to train every day
• Most people train too hard and recover too little
• Social media has ruined fitness expectations
• Looking fit doesn’t mean you’re healthy

Short,...

Before the programs, the playlists, and the gym routines — there was inspiration.

In this episode of Between Sets, we break down what actually got us into fitness in the first place — from childhood influences to pop culture moments that lit the spark.

We talk about:
Anime characters, movies, and TV shows that made us want to train
Action heroes, athletes, and larger-than-life personalities
How po...

Quick Pumps are back.

In this rapid-fire episode, we hit a Would You Rather: Fitness Edition while training — no prep, no filters, just honest reactions and gym-brain logic.

We debate brutal choices like:

• Lose your gains or quit the gym?
• Never train legs again or never train arms?
• Be strong but look average — or look jacked but be weak?
• Perfect diet forever or train however you want?

Short, fun, and highly debatable &...

January is full of motivation.
February is where most people quit.

In this episode, we break down why New Year’s resolutions fail so fast — and it has nothing to do with laziness or lack of willpower.

We talk about:

• Why unrealistic goals sabotage progress before it starts
• How motivation burnout hits harder than people expect
• The all-or-nothing mindset that causes most people to quit entirely

This is a real, honest...