December 16, 2025
Debate: Golf is NOT a Sport? Gym Culture, Social Media & Other Topics | Plus Health & Fitness News
Stronger WeeklyAbout this episode
Is golf actually a sport? Should all gyms have a strictly enforced dress codes? Is California Sober truly….Sober? Folks; it’s time for a DEBATE !!! This episode features our first live debate, tackling some of the most polarizing questions (not really) in modern fitness, health, and culture. Joined by cohost Justin Maziarz and Dave Lipay, host of the Off Tangent podcast, we go deep and have fun, keeping fake score along the way. We promise you will be entertained, and very moderately informed. Plus, we break down this week’s Health & Fitness News: - Senate rejects health care bills tied to ACA subsidies – Lawmakers failed to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, creating uncertainty for millions who rely on Obamacare to keep premiums affordable heading into 2026. - RFK Jr. and Transportation Secretary Duffy push healthier airports : The administration is urging airports and airlines to offer healthier food options and more opportunities for movement, aiming to make travel less hostile to basic health habits. - Six states move to restrict junk food purchases under SNAP: Federal waivers will allow certain states to block sugary drinks and highly processed foods from SNAP purchases, reigniting debate over nutrition policy versus personal choice. - Strava report reveals fastest-growing fitness trends of 2025 : Data from over 120 million athletes shows growth in trail running, low-impact strength circuits, hybrid endurance lifting, social walking groups, and short HIIT sessions, with clear generational differences in preferences. - Weekly Weird (and tragic): Sperm donor with cancer-causing gene fathered nearly 200 children – An international investigation found a donor carrying a rare TP53 mutation linked to aggressive cancers was used across dozens of clinics, exposing major gaps in fertility regulation. If you like this episode, let us know! Shoot us an email at Contact@strongerweekly.com, or drop us a DM, and we'll be sure to make more of the content you love. SPONSORS - Get nutritional supplements that work as hard as you do: www.puristnutrition.com - Bulletproof your drinking with Clutch; medication-assisted treatment from Oar Health: https://bit.ly/OarStrength - Build a world-class home gym with Rep Fitness: www.repfitness.com FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS - Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/4at8Yhn - Spotify Podcasts: https://spoti.fi/3GAGVPJ - YouTube Channel: Stronger Weekly - YouTube - Visit our website here . - Subscribe to our newsletter here . Stronger Weekly is a health and fitness show built for busy people who want real, actionable insights—without wasting time. Whether you’re a working parent, a professional with a full schedule, or both, the goal is simple: help you make better decisions about your training, nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being. Each week, we break down the most important health and fitness news, translating new research, headlines, and trends into clear, practical takeaways. Alongside the news, you’ll hear conversations with leading experts and practitioners who bring facts and real-world guidance to fitness routines, mental health, stress management, the best supplements, and even practical parenting. All in about 45 minutes — because time matters. Hosted by Jesse Carrajat, Certified Health & Fitness Coach, Integrated Healthcare Executive, USMC Veteran, and busy husband and father of three. Life gets busy. Your health still matters. Give us 45 minutes each week, and we’ll help you grow stronger, week by week. #StrongerWeekly