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In this soul-stirring episode of David’s Saturday Night Sit Back, we’re talking natural fitness, mental resilience, and even extraterrestrial life with Coach Zach—founder of Born to the Iron. Zach shares how to get jacked without drugs or supplements, and why mental clarity and self-discipline matter more than macros or gym hacks.
Zach’s approach blends fitness, philosophy, and culture, with reflections on love, identity, and the unseen forces—internal or interstellar—that shape who we are. Whether you're hitting the gym or hitting play during a long walk, this episode will challenge your beliefs and fuel your personal evolution.
🎧 Episode Highlights:
- Why Zach trains drug- and supplement-free
- The psychology of consistency & early workouts
- Building muscle without caffeine or creatine
- Personal growth through discipline and hardship
- Vulnerability, legacy, and... maybe aliens?
📍 CHAPTER MARKERS:
(0:00) – Pre-recording deep thoughts
(4:10) – Intro + merch chat
(9:30) – Why no gear, no drugs?
(18:00) – Why no protein or creatine either?
(27:00) – 5AM lifts + pre-workout trends
(35:00) – Beta alanine and placebo effects
(48:00) – Strength stats + promises kept
(1:09:00) – Identity beyond job titles
(1:22:00) – Relationships & childhood
(1:37:00) – Staying on the path
(2:00:00) – Tattoo & meaning
(2:24:00) – Books, peace, and writing
(2:36:00) – First competition fears
(2:45:00) – Alien belief
(3:01:00) – Aliens fear us?
(3:44:00) – Wrap-up + how to connect with Zach
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