
The Final Episode (For Now)
Yup—it’s true—after more than 10 years and nearly 1,200 episodes, I’ve decided to step away from the Muscle for Life podcast… at least for now. In this final episode, I share how I came to the decision to pause the pod,

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OVER 25,000,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING!If you want to know how to build muscle, lose fat, and be healthier, happier, and wiser...faster than you ever thought possible...then this podcast is for you. Hosted by the bestselling author and entrepreneur, Mike Matthews, each episode gives you simple, science-based know-how and inspiration that will help you build your best body and life ever.Find out more at www.legionathletics.com
Mike Matthews hosts Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews, a health show with 1,000 episodes published.

Yup—it’s true—after more than 10 years and nearly 1,200 episodes, I’ve decided to step away from the Muscle for Life podcast… at least for now. In this final episode, I share how I came to the decision to pause the pod,

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