Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi Greg O'Gallagher - Kinobody, Intermittent Fasting, Getting Brutally Strong
Jul 23, 2021
Greg O'Gallagher, founder of Kinobody and fitness entrepreneur who popularized intermittent fasting, shares his training roots and movie-star physique goals. He discusses how fasting fits with workouts, timing strategies for training and meals, his impressive bodyweight strength and one-arm pull-up risks, and how his online persona drives motivation and marketing.
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Design A Diet And Training System People Will Actually Follow
- Use a simple, enjoyable system to reach movie-star leanness rather than extreme bodybuilding protocols.
- Greg built Kinobody to prioritize proportion, strength, and minimal gym time so clients stick to the plan and get consistent transformations.
Punching Bob Became Viral Content And Training Fun
- Greg returned to striking in his mid-20s and posts playful punching videos with a bag named Bob that went viral on TikTok.
- He still boxes a few times weekly for fun, athleticism, and content—those clips get millions of views.
Use Intermittent Fasting To Make A Deficit Sustainable
- Use intermittent fasting primarily as a tool to make a calorie deficit sustainable and enjoyable.
- Greg fasts until 1–4pm so he can have a large, rewarding dinner and stick to a 2,200–2,300 kcal target comfortably.
