#514: Exercise Snacking, Fitness Trends, & Metabolic Resilience

A recent study found that 90% of Americans are metabolically unhealthy. What’s missing? Our muscle!! Today, we discuss the latest fitness trends, and provide a simple template to build muscle for longevity. We also talk about blood sugar management, insulin resilience, and simple ways to improve glucose control. Let’s get back to the basics!

Timestamps:

[1:40] Welcome
[7:40] Discussion on “exercise snacking”
[15:50] Discussion on pilates
[26:24] How do I program weight-lifting workouts (how many days per week, what body parts to work the same day, go-to lifts, etc.)
[39:04] How to manage insulin resistance beyond the basics
[58:00] How do we educate kids about ingredients without causing them stress and anxiety about food?

Episode Links:

New York Times Article: Is Protein Powder a Scam?
Reddit Thread: Pilates
Article: The Pilates Industry’s New Era
Noelle’s Free 12-week at home program
NIH Article: Prevalence of Optimal Metabolic Health in American Adults
Listen to Episode #339: How to Help Kids Become Healthy Eaters, Eat Intuitively, and Trust Their Bodies with Mariel Baron

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