Episode 161
Q & A: Fitness
The Salad With a Side of Fries podcast is hosted by Jenn Trepeck, and discusses wellness and weight loss for real life, clearing up the myths, misinformation, bad science & marketing surrounding our nutrition knowledge and the food industry. Let’s dive into wellness and weight loss for real life, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.
On today's episode of Salad With A Side Of Fries, we are answering listener questions about fitness. We dive into questions about the best types of exercise, when to exercise, how exercise should change as we age, and then a few questions about the best nutrition to fuel activity. Tune in today to hear this episode packed with great information, regardless of whether you are just starting out or have been moving your body for years!
IN THIS EPISODE:
● [3:55] Do you need to work out every day?
● [5:19] How long should you work out?
● [6:29] How do you know where you start, and how do you stay motivated?
● [9:15] When is the best time of the day to exercise?
● [11:53] How often should you rest (recovery)?
● [13:54] Do weights or cardio matter more for weight loss?
● [18:38] Does the order of cardio and weights matter? Which to do first?
● [20:30] How effective are bodyweight workouts?
● [23:05] Understanding muscle soreness.
● [27:02] Understanding flexibility.
● [33:09] We discuss the truths around gimmicks and hypes.
● [37:35] What do we think about Emsculpt?
● [38:22] Can you spot train?
● [40:42] What do celebrity trainers do that typical trainers don’t do?
● [42:26] Personal trainer vs. group training vs. training on your own.
● [44:42] How do you know when to level up your weights?
● [46:30] How should workouts change as we age?
● [48:26] Is it better to work out before eating?
● [50:36] Are Pre-workout drinks good or bad?
● [52:38] If I work out enough, can I eat whatever I want?
● [54:01] If exercise makes me hungry, how is it not counterintuitive?
● [55:06] When should you push through and exercise vs. rest?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
● Shifting your mindset to know what your motivation should be and living life to the fullest can help push you forward. Look at what can allow you to have more for yourself and do more in this life. Think about it with a focus on longevity instead of just how you look. Become your version of your invincible self.
● Exercise whenever you can schedule it. Work out at a time that works for you, and do an activity you enjoy. Find something fun and sustainable. Enjoy the feeling you get from moving, strengthening your body, and providing more power. The bottom line is just move.
● Interval training is a great well-rounded way to exercise. It provides lean muscle mass, cardiovascular health, and respiratory health, and when you pair it with good nutrition, you’ll be able to get in the weight zone you want.
● Stop focusing so much on how you look, but focus on the inside; look at the big picture from the inside out. Look at the total body and healthy living. Nutrition, fitness, stress, sleeping, and so much go into total health.
QUOTES:
“If you are sitting around waiting for lightning to strike to feel the urge to do the activity, I think that comes after starting the activity. Sometimes, in the beginning, we do it because it's in our schedule, and you just plan for it and just do it. And then, in time, we get to the point where we are motivated to do the thing even if it's not planned, or we make it a priority to plan it because we’re motivated to do it. - Jenn Trepeck
“If you are one of those people who has infinite time, there is some research to say cardio earlier, strength training later. When we did our episode on circadian rhythm, there is some evidence there that later in the day might be beneficial. But if later in the day means it's less likely to happen, then just do it earlier.” Jenn Trepeck
“Don’t take more than two days off.” Amy Marshall
“Muscle soreness can be listed as a Type 1 muscle injury.” Amy Marshall
“A functional muscle is a flexible muscle and a strong muscle.” Chad Levy
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