Jul 28, 2026
After two knee replacements, a hip replacement, and years of chronic pain, Beth is getting strong again at 72.
A lifelong athlete, coach, and gym owner, Beth has spent decades swimming, running, competing in triathlons, playing racquetball, coaching others, and finding new ways to stay active. But aging, osteoarthritis,...
Jul 24, 2026
What home gym equipment is actually worth buying after the basics?
In this Beast Over Burden legacy episode, Niki Sims and Matt Reynolds talk through strength training gear that solves real problems in a home gym, garage gym, or serious training setup.
They discuss useful equipment beyond the barbell, rack, bench,...
Jul 21, 2026
Dr. Dan Rossi joins Beast Over Burden to talk about strength training, aging, injury, confidence, and why muscle mass matters beyond the gym.
As a hospitalist and internal medicine doctor, Dan sees older patients at some of the hardest points in life. That perspective has changed how he thinks about training. Strength...
Jul 17, 2026
Training through back pain does not mean forcing your old numbers or pretending nothing hurts.
In this Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson discuss Niki’s long process of training through and around back pain. Niki shares how her mindset shifted from trying to get back to heavy barbell lifting as...
Jul 14, 2026
Strength training after 40 should help you do more than lift weights in the gym. It should help you stay capable, active, and strong for the life you actually want to live.
Beau Baggett joins Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson to talk about building strength for backcountry hunting, family life, and long-term health. After...