The Fit Dad Project
The Fit Dad Project is the podcast for busy dads and men over 40 who are tired of feeling overweight, exhausted, and stuck in the cycle of starting over every Monday.
Hosted by Derek Schell, certified nutrition coach, fitness trainer, and founder of The Minimalist Gym, this show cuts through the noise and delivers practical, no-BS strategies to help you lose fat, build muscle, and reclaim your energy without spending hours in the gym or following restrictive diets.
Each episode focuses on the fundamentals that actually move the needle:
- Simple, high-protein nutrition
- Efficient 30–45 minute workouts
- Sustainable fat loss
- Hormone and metabolic health
- Mindset and habit change
- Stress management and recovery
- Becoming the kind of man who leads by example
- And some fun stuff mixed in as well!
Whether you're a father, husband, and professional who has put everyone else first for years, or you're ready to finally take control of your health and become the strongest, leanest, and most energized version of yourself, this podcast will give you the tools and perspective to make it happen.
The mission of The Fit Dad Project is simple:
Help busy dads build a stronger body, sharper mind, and healthier lifestyle so they can show up with more energy, confidence, and presence for the people who matter most.
The Fit Dad Project
EP 26: The Best Workout Strategy for Men Over 40
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Part 2 of a special three-part podcast series leading up to my upcoming workshop, The Minimalist Method for Men.
In Episode 1, we covered The Metabolic Primer and why many men over 40 are accidentally sabotaging their metabolism through chronic under-eating and inconsistent nutrition.
Today, we're tackling the second major pillar of the system.
I call it:
The 30-Minute Muscle Method.
If you're listening to this episode before 7pm EST on 5/19/26 and would like to register for the workshop, find me on IG - @minimalist.gym