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#44 - Die 4-Schritte-Formel für deinen Fitness-Erfolg | Mark Maslow bei Männergesundheit
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#44 - The 4-Step Formula for Your Fitness Success | Mark Maslow at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Mark Maslow, founder of MarathonFitness and a pioneer in German-language fitness coaching, talks with Dr. Jonathan Apasu about his journey from engineer to successful fitness coach. He shares the "Mark Formula" for sustainable physical transformation – a combination of mental training, smart nutrition, effective strength training, and cardio. Why "looking good naked" is more than just a six-pack, the role mental goals play in real change, and how men can discover fitness as a lifestyle – all this in this inspiring episode.

Topics in this episode:

  • From nerd to fitness coach: Mark's personal journey

  • The "Mark formula" for visible change: Mental, Nutrition, Strength, Cardio

  • Why men need concrete goals to stay motivated

  • Overcoming mental friction: This is how real transformation works

  • Fitness as freedom: What "looking good naked" really means

If you finally want to make fitness a long-term part of your life – be sure to listen! 🎧

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