Training is powerful, but it’s not magic.

In this episode, we explain why even the best training program can’t compensate for poor nutrition. We unpack the energy gap, how hormones influence fat loss, and why chronic stress and inflammation quietly sabotage results.

You’ll learn why diet quality impacts recovery, sleep, appetite, and body composition far more than most people expect, and why food is the lever that determines whether training actually works.

If you’re training consistently but not seeing progress, this conversation will clarify where the real bottleneck is.

Training is powerful, but it&rsquo;s not magic.
In this episode, we explain why even the best training program can&rsquo;t compensate for poor nutrition. We unpack the energy gap, how hormones influence fat loss, and why chronic stress and inflammation quietly sabotage results.
You&rsquo;ll learn why diet quality impacts recovery, sleep, appetite, and body composition far more than most people expect, and why food is the lever that determines whether training actually works.
If you&rsquo;re training consistently but not seeing progress, this conversation will clarify where the real bottleneck is.

The Lockeroom Gym Podcast is crafted exclusively for business executives. Hosted by Lockeroom co-founders Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman, former hosts of Australia’s top health and fitness podcast, The Mind Muscle Project. Each weekly episode delivers one essential, science-backed health and fitness topic in 15 minutes or less. Gain access to exclusive advice, tips, and tools previously available only to Lockeroom's executive clients. Transform your life with practical insights on weight loss, strength, fitness, and overall well-being, from the fastest-growing private gym in Australia.

The Lockeroom Gym Podcast is crafted exclusively for business executives. Hosted by Lockeroom co-founders Lachlan Rowston and Raph Freedman, former hosts of Australia’s top health and fitness podcast, The Mind Muscle Project. Each weekly episode delivers one essential, science-backed health and fitness topic in 15 minutes or less. Gain access to exclusive advice, tips, and tools previously available only to Lockeroom's executive clients. Transform your life with practical insights on weight loss, strength, fitness, and overall well-being, from the fastest-growing private gym in Australia.