Q+A Day | Pull-Ups, Kettlebells & Smarter Training: How to Actually Get Stronger

In this episode of The Fitness League, Josh Scutnik and Joelle Cavagnaro dive into practical training questions that come up all the time—but rarely get clear answers. We break down kettlebell training fundamentals, how to improve your pull-ups the right way, and why progressive overload still matters no matter where you’re starting from.

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We also talk through how to adapt workouts to individual needs without losing effectiveness, including common mistakes people make when substituting exercises or relying too heavily on banded reps. Along the way, we share some behind-the-scenes insight into how The Fitness League app is evolving, how community feedback shapes programming decisions, and why tracking habits—not just workouts—can be a game changer for consistency.

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This episode is all about training with intention: understanding why you’re doing what you’re doing, focusing on proper form, and building strength in a way that actually carries over to real life. Whether you’re working toward your first pull-up, learning kettlebells, or just trying to train smarter—not harder—this one’s for you.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to the Fitness League
01:24 Kettlebell Training Insights
06:44 Mastering Pull-Ups
13:53 Adapting Workouts for Individual Needs
17:41 Behind the Scenes at TFL
25:53 The Future of Health and Wellness