weightlifting

Are you scared to lift weights out of fear you'll get too muscly? Do you want to give it a go but haven't a clue where to start? In this episode of Extra Catch with Shaun Stafford, we're giving the lowdown on why women should strength train: weight loss, increased metabolism, improving bone and joint health and hormonal balance. PS: You won't end up looking as big as Shaun, it's taken him 20 years to look that hench.

Women May Need Less Exercise to Boost Longevity Than Men

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the amount of exercise women and men need to boost their longevity. Nick and Shannon discuss a recent study that suggest that women only need 150 minutes of exercise per week to boost their longevity while men need at least 300 minutes. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Marie Forleo joins Dr. Mindy to dig deep into how exactly women can preserve muscle mass as they age. Together they distill complex principles into actionable steps, tailored for both perimenopausal and post-menopausal perspectives. From nuanced insights to personal anecdotes, you will get a blend of depth and entertainment, courtesy of Marie's infectious humor. Whether you're scribbling notes or simply absorbing the wisdom, this episode promises invaluable insights for anyone seeking to maintain muscle through the aging journey.

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Level up your coding game -and your gains! Today, Scott and Wes weigh in on the importance of physical fitness for developers, covering motivation, diet, lifting basics, routines, and swole-inducing supplements.

Show Notes

• 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
• 01:14 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 03:10 A very quick disclaimer.
• 03:32 A brief view of our fitness history.
• 06:19 Why is fitness important for developers?
• 09:12 Setting your goals.
• 13:06 Getting started with fitness.
  • 13:13 Body-weight.
  • 13:58 Stretching.
  • 16:47 Fun activities that don’t feel like workouts.
  • 17:48 Lifting weights.
  • Stronglifts
  • StartingStrength
• 25:47 Home gym gear.
• Rogue Stall Bar
• 37:14 Fitness programs.
• 40:53 I guess we have to talk about diet.
• MacroFactorApp
• 46:37 Motivation.
• 47:42 Supplements.
• BulkSupplements.com Creatine
• 51:23 Sick Picks.

Sick Picks

• Wes: Wikday Pull Up Bands
• Scott: Booty Bands

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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the "No Pain, No Gain" approach to working out. Nick and Shannon explain the difference between being sore and being in pain from working out, the importance of incorporating recovery activities, and knowing when to adjust your workout routine to account for pain. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Max Lugavere is on the podcast today, somebody I’ve listened to and watched for many years on social media and whilst our opinions don’t converge on everything to do with nutrition, I think these sorts of discussions with influential personalities online are really useful and productive.

I think Max is doing a great job of pushing the agenda on what could be described as the silent epidemic. As many of you know, Max’s mother was given a diagnosis of dementia around 10 years ago, and he devoted his life to her care thereafter. 

He has since gone on to write multiple books on the subject of nutrition and health as a journalist and more recently has launched a documentary, the trailer for which you can see at www.littleemptyboxes.com and I challenge you to watch it and not get emotional. It will be gripping viewing that painfully documents the slow decline of his mother, but honestly depicts what millions of people and their families have to experience around the world.

And if there’s ever been a time to wake up to the impact of prevention, particularly in the UK as alzheimer's is our number 1 cause of death, it’s certainly now.

We talk about foods to avoid and why, the egg debate, plus exercise benefits and how to start looking after your brain today.

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1:15 Nick gets a ticket
4:31 RP hypertrophy app
6:43 Why its not strength training
9:00 Who the app is for
14:27 App works on computer too
16:29 How the app was tested
19:06 Beta release
26:22 The movie "Air"
29:21 Why are athletes paid so much
37:27 How to make a program in the app
44:45 Figuring out Reps in Reserve
50:20 Nick's app experience
52:52 Rest timers
1:06:05 Mike's fav part of the app

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0:00 Intro
0:45 Hypertrophy 101 recap
3:05 Hypertrophy app release
4:18 How to pick exercises
5:45 What's good technique
8:43 How much load
14:55 How to judge reps in reserve
19:11 Recovering for the next workout
23:23 Heavy compound lifts or machines
25:03 How do you progress
28:37 Why do we deload

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0:00 Intro
1:02 Simplifying muscle building
3:27 SRA explained
4:36 Stimulators of hypertrophy explained
11:01 Tension 
15:25 Lifting too light or heavy
20:28 Repetition Ranges 
23:46 Using bands on machines
25:48 Lengthen Partials explained
30:38 Metabolites
32:52 The pump
34:47 Jacked guys not using full ROM
38:10 Damage

This week's Addicted to Fitness features an interview with author, trainer, podcaster, and human movement specialist Rocky Snyder. Nick and Rocky discuss how he became a personal trainer based in California, the fitness requirements that the elderly & pro athletes have in common, and the importance of strength training that helps individuals live pain free. If you'd like to connect with Rocky, visit https://www.rockysnyder.com and follow him on Instagram @rocky_snyder

This episode of Addicted to Fitness is sponsored by the Perform Supplement from The Amino Company. The Perform supplement increases peak strength and endurance levels during exercise, 3x more effective on a gram-for-gram basis than any protein source, improves cognitive function, focus, and concentration, and decreases recovery time by quickly rebuilding muscle tissue. The 100% science back, clinically proven products from The Amino Company are keto-friendly, soy-free, vegetarian, gluten-Free, and Non-GMO. Visit aminoco.com/ATF to read more about the benefits of Heal & other ATF approved products from The Amino Company AND take advantage of our 30% discount by entering ATF at checkout.

Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts.

Lifting weights is obviously great for your strength, but it can also boost your brain power, improve your immune system, and even reverse signs of cellular ageing.

Michael enlists Jenny, a self-confessed weight-lifting novice, to try strength training at home using milk bottles and a sturdy rucksack. He speaks to Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose at the University of British Columbia, Canada, who has recently found that strength training can lead to better memory. She reveals how activating your muscles can release special chemicals called myokines which, astonishingly, can travel around the body and cross your blood-brain-barrier where they can have beneficial effects on your brain.

0:25 Dr. Robert Santana intro
6:22 Working with clients in person vs online
10:42 Varying degrees of learning curves between clients
23:23 Holiday eating troubleshooting
31:20 Pizza hut pizza
33:06 Saving calories for other meals
38:18 Consistency with meals
42:21 Importance of momentum
47:04 Hitting PRs
53:10 Advantages to hiring a coach

0:00 Live from the crossfit games with Jes Franklin
1:20 RP Sponsoring the podcast
2:00 Favorite things about the games
3:25 Her first crossfit class
8:23 Grueling training schedule
10:53 When she started RP and using the app
14:30 What Jes eats
22:15 How to deal with 4 hour training sessions
26:17 Her first weightlifting meet
28:18 Upcoming goals

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness discusses the legitimacy of the "low T" health crisis of the past 20 years. Nick outlines a recent article that describes the causes of low testosterone, how marketing campaigns misled many men, and the potential deadly side affects of testosterone injections. He also provides the results of a recent health and fitness poll conducted on the ATF podcast's social media. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features an interview with the CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp Bryce Henson. Nick and Bryce discuss the benefits of high intensity interval training, how COVID impacted group training facilities like Fit Body Boot Camp, and why being under-muscled is as big of a threat to public health as obesity. Check out RealBryceHenson.com to learn more about Bryce and fitbodybootcamp.com to learn more about the training they provide at their facilities.

Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness addresses women's concern about weightlifting making them look too "bulky". Nick and Shannon describe why women should start weightlifting and how hormones, calories, and exercise frequency will prevent them from becoming too muscular. Follow the newly created podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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Episode Description:

In this “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) episode, Peter shares his current workout regimen and how he incorporates blood flow restriction (BFR). He walks through the mechanics and fundamentals of some of his favorite lifts including squats, deadlifts, and hip thrusters and stresses the relative importance of each in the context of longevity. He touches on the relative importance of muscle size vs. muscle strength and discusses the impact of fasting on muscle mass and the potential tradeoffs during aging. Peter then dives into the topic of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) for both men and women, starting with a clinical discussion around how he actually replaces testosterone in patients. He explains the targets of this therapy as well as the risks and benefits, and he gives his interpretation of current data on the association between TRT and heart disease.

If you’re not a subscriber and listening on a podcast player, you’ll only be able to hear a preview of the AMA. If you’re a subscriber, you can now listen to this full episode on your private RSS feed or on our website at the AMA#32 show notes page. If you are not a subscriber, you can learn more about the subscriber benefits here.

We discuss:

• Peter’s current exercise routine [2:25];
• How Peter incorporates blood flow restriction (BFR) into his workouts [5:45];
• Relative importance of muscle size vs. muscle strength [16:45];
• Comparing squats to deadlifts and why both are important [22:00];
• Squatting technique and fundamentals [31:15];
• Important cues to look for while lifting weights [38:30];
• Proper mechanics of a deadlift [42:00];
• Hip thrusters as an alternative to the squat or deadlift [44:00];
• Split-leg work for simulating activities of daily living [47:00];
• The impact of fasting/calorie restriction on muscle mass and the potential tradeoffs to consider [49:45];
• Testosterone replacement therapy: considerations when contemplating TRT and Peter’s approach with patents [54:30];
• Data on the association between TRT and heart disease [1:04:15];
• TRT for women—risks and benefits [1:06:45];
• Impact of fasting on testosterone levels [1:13:45]; and
• More.

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