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.

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EP 16: The Impact of Social Media on Fitness

Laura and Derek discuss the impact social media is having on fitness today. Follow us on Instagram @minimalist.gym

6 Aug 202521min

EP 15: Consistency is King: Why Do So Many Struggle With It?

Laura and Derek discuss the topic of consistency. We all know it's the key to fitness success, but why is it one of the number 1 obstacles people face? Follow us on Instagram @minimalist.gym!

4 Aug 202534min

EP 14: The Most Immediate Constraint

In today's episode, Derek discusses how to identify the most immediate constraint that is keeping you stuck and why skipping over the mastery of this in leu of more complex protocols is the source the...

28 Juli 202522min

EP 13: What's Your "Why"?

Derek discusses gaining ultimate clarity on your health and fitness goals. Finding your "why" and digging deep below the surface to find an emotional connection to what reaching certain goals within ...

21 Juli 202525min

EP 12: The Truth About Protein

In this episode, Derek and Laura discuss some common misconceptions around the benefits and possible negative side effects of protein consumption.

16 Juli 202521min

EP 11: Should You Be Tracking Calories & Macros?

Derek and Laura discuss the science behind fat loss and the 2 ways to ensure you are actually in a calorie deficit. They also touch on some of the misconceptions and negativity surrounding tracking c...

14 Juli 202537min

EP 10: How to Build Muscle

In this episode, Derek and Laura discuss both the science and physiology behind muscle building as well as the practical application for those with busy schedules and limited access to gym equipment.

9 Juli 202555min