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Better Daily Podcast

326 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

Join host Alex VanHouten - Personal Trainer of 18 years and owner/founder of The Betterment Co. to start making real progress toward your Better Self! Anyone can be Better, but no one can do it for you! See episodes 1-300 for the Better Daily Shortcast. LIVE, immediately applicable coaching messages with a practical and uplifting message to support your personal journey toward BETTER. It’s just 1%. You got this!

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Episodes

A Special Message From Founder Alex VanHouten

January 12, 2023 22:04 - 5 minutes - 5.21 MB

Season 4 Of Better Daily Will Be The Best Season Yet! Upgrade to Premium with code "UPGRADE30" to save up to 40% off all-access to the Better Daily app and community! Here's How Click This Link ( https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall ) Create a FREEMIUM account or Login With Your Current FREEMIUM Username/Password Click Add Coupon Type Promo Code "UPGRADE30" all caps Click Apply Coupon Complete Checkout Follow Your Emailed Instructions To Begin Getting The Most Out Of Your N...

300 - Hydration

January 06, 2023 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MB

Flex Friday Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well! Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function properly, which can lead to dehydration.Dehydration can have a number of negative effects on exer...

299 - FASTING

January 05, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MB

Word Thursday Some meditations on the word "Fasting" The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated) Weight loss: Fasting can help with weight loss by reducing the number of calories consumed. When you fast, you are essentially restricting your intake of food and drinks, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake. This can be especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight. Improved insulin sensitivity: Fasting has been shown to improve insul...

298 - Hard Times

January 04, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Wild Winsday A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae The cycle of history as explained by AI The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For example, some theories of the cycle of history propose that societies go through stages of growth,...

297 - Zinc

January 03, 2023 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Ensuring your body has adequate Zinc to function optimally can yield a myriad of benefits! Let's dig in! Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/ AI generated list of the top 5 most researched uses of Zinc. Boosts immune system function: Zinc...

296 - What's Your 1%?

January 02, 2023 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

Mindset Monday Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day! Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/ AI explanation of "Kaizen" a principle of continuous improvement. Kaizen is a Japanese philosophy that focuses on continuous imp...

295 - "Muscle Memory"

December 30, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Flex Friday Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium. AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?) The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scientific description of the underlying physiological processes that are involved. Muscles do not...

294 - FRIEND

December 29, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

Word Thursday Coach Alex shares meditations on the word "FRIEND" AI Generated Podcast Caption (What is the hebrew etymology of the word friend and why is friendship important in self-improvement?): In Hebrew, the word for "friend" is "רֵעַ" (re'a). This word can be translated as "friend," "companion," or "neighbor."The word "רֵעַ" (re'a) comes from the root "רָעַע" (ra'a), which means "to associate with," "to be a friend to," or "to be a neighbor to." This root is used in a number of Hebr...

293 - App Community Wins

December 28, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.59 MB

Wild Winsday The science is clear. If you want to maximally improve yourself, you need to be connected to an encouraging community! Community encouragement and support can be very helpful for self improvement for several reasons. First, having the support of others can provide motivation and encouragement to continue working towards self improvement goals. It can be easier to persevere through challenges and setbacks when you have the support and encouragement of others. Second, receivi...

292 - Brown Fat (The Good Kind)

December 27, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.87 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Coach Alex teaches about "Brown Fat" - it's actually a kind of fat you WANT on your body! Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, is a type of fat that is found in small amounts in the body. Unlike white fat, which stores excess energy and contributes to obesity, brown fat is responsible for generating heat and helping to regulate body temperature. It is rich in mitochondria, the energy-producing structures within cells, which makes it more active and metabolic...

291 - Change Your Story

December 26, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MB

THIS EPISODE was cut off Catch the whole episode here - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/7408 Mindset Monday ? Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/ Self-esteem, or the way we perceive and value ourselves, is an important aspect of psychological w...

290 - Gain Train

December 23, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Flex Friday All Aboard the gain train! Gain Train - also known as the hypertrophy phase, is a powerful way to grow in mind, body, and spirit. AI definition of hypertrophy training. Hypertrophy training is a type of strength training that is designed to increase muscle size and mass. It involves performing exercises that target specific muscle groups using high amounts of resistance and performing a high number of repetitions. The goal of hypertrophy training is to stimulate muscle growt...

289 - RESILIENT

December 22, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.98 MB

Word Thursday Some meditations on the word "Resilient" The word "resilient" comes from the Latin word "resilire," which means "to rebound." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the ability of a substance to bounce back after being stretched or compressed. In the 19th century, the word began to be used more broadly to describe the ability of a person or thing to recover quickly from adversity or hardship. The word "resilience" is derived from the same root and refers...

288 - Challenge FINALE

December 21, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

Wild Winsday A special wildwsinday celebrating the challengers who WON this season's Faithful40 challenge! Congratulations on your impressive accomplishment! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your health and wellness have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.Your success serves as an inspiration to all of us and reminds us of the power of determination and perseverance. You have shown that with the right mindset and a little bit of effort, we can all make ...

287 - Immunity

December 20, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Your immune system is a powerful thing. Are you working with it or against it? The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infections and other diseases. It is made up of many different types of immune cells, including white blood cells, antibodies, and immune hormones, which work together to identify and eliminate foreign substances and organisms that pose a threat to the body. The immune system a...

286 - Say It

December 19, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

Mindset Monday How can you say difficult things? Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Catch the Video Version PREMIUM: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/paywall Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

285 - Secrets Of Muscle Growth

December 16, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Flex Friday Showing up to your workout is half the battle. Knowing what you're doing -- well, that's tricky! Coach Alex teaches the difference between isolation and compound movements and their uses for training the body well. Catch the "Growing Muscle" Seminar HERE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Start Your FREE Better Daily Membership: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts ...

284 - GROW

December 15, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

Word Thursday What does it mean to get 1% Better every day? Coach Alex shares his meditations on the word "GROW". Join the Better Daily app FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Video Version (Premium Required): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/6871 Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

283 - Cheat Meals And Macros Workshop

December 14, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

Wild Winsday How can you simplify your nutrition practice to achieve BETTER? What should your macros look like for your goals? Should you eat cheat meals? Coach Alex has been training for 17 years and has seen what does and doesn't work for people - in this seminar, premium members of the Better Daily community pick his brain to move forward in their nutrition practice! This premium seminar is shared free here in podcast form! Catch more Seminars: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com...

282 - Macro Math 101

December 13, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Math can be complicated but that doesn't mean your food has to be! Let's take a quick look at understanding how to determine whether something is a carb, fat, or protein source! Macro Math Video (Premium Account Required): https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/posts/6818 Join Better Daily Free! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

281 - It's Time To Get Unstuck

December 12, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Mindset Monday Are you stronger than a 2-year-old? Join Better Daily FREE: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Get into growth mindsets: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

280 - Training Splits Tips

December 09, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Flex Friday Just because we have to get older doesn't mean we have to fall apart. More Flex Friday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

279 - The OBSTACLE Is The Way

December 08, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

Word Thursday On the eve of the Tough Mudder, Coach Alex shares some reflections on the word "Obstacle". More Word Thursday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

278 - Aging Gracefully

December 07, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Wild Winsday Just because we have to get older doesn't mean we have to fall apart. Linked Episode Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Ghmzhz4NSMfUQc21kX4wu?si=YvDtD9WLRRi2Eg2gVl0y5w Linked Episode Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s3-e47-aging-dementia-and-fitness/id1303273193?i=1000523547165 More Wild Winsday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" ...

277 - Protein Sources

December 06, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday What are your best protein sources and how can you improve your protein intake? More Nutrition Tip Tuesdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

276 - Don't Wait For The Worst

December 05, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB

Mindset Monday Entering the growth phase of the Faithful40 Challenge, Coach Alex has some pro advice for you. Unless you want pain and suffering to increase in your life - "Don't wait for the Worst". More Mindset Monday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

275 - Better Weightloss Results

December 01, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 76.2 MB

Flex Friday Over 40 and need to lose weight? Let's catch up with one of coach Alex's coaching clients to see how to achieve real results that last! Need help with your goals? Grab a jumpstart! https://betterdaily.live/jumpstart Start your FREEMIUM subscription today: https://betterdaily.live/app

274 - GRIT II

December 01, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Word Thursday Coach Alex has learned alot since covering GRIT over a year ago! Let's dig in! Word Thursday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

273 - Much Is Expected

November 30, 2022 12:10 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MB

Wild Winsday Huge shout out to our community crushing the Faithful40 Challenge and a throwback to a powerful bible study. What does it mean "to whom much is given, much is expected"? Parable of the Talents Bible study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jg8vhqbsu9vv53kHRiGu5?si=Ss2GljZKSZq3PU1vD3IaDg More bible studies - https://open.spotify.com/show/5zJnHgT1whmjU4bqbcYGqH?si=fd472ddbbffa41b5 Get more Better Daily! https://betterdaily.live

272 - Grit Phase Nutrition (SUGAR)

November 29, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday The grit phase of the faithful40 challenge can teach us many things. Chief among them: BE PURPOSEFUL ABOUT YOUR SUGAR INTAKE! More Flex Fridays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

271 - Context Matters

November 28, 2022 18:02 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

Mindset Monday Do you see the whole picture? Before you act, take a moment and consider the context! More Flex Fridays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

270 - Landmine Row

November 25, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MB

Flex Friday A powerful exercise for garage gym back muscle exercise! More Flex Fridays - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

269 - THE CHILDREN

November 24, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

Word Thursday Don't miss the childlike wonder of growth and development in the world. Word Thursday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

268 - 15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill

November 23, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

Wild Winsday Do we need to stay safe? Or do we just need to make ourselves harder to kill. Catch the full episode and graphic here: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/articles/21 More Wild Winsdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

267 - Vitamin D

November 22, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday It's that time of year again. The UV index has DROPPED! Time to supplement again. More Nutrition Tip Tuesday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

266 - Start Walking

November 21, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MB

Mindset Monday "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalms 119:105 More Mindset Mondays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

265 - How To Read A Workout

November 18, 2022 12:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Flex Friday If we gave you a great workout program, would you be able to read it? More Flex Fridays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

264 - BETTER

November 17, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Word Thursday What is BETTER? Word Thursday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

263 - Be You T-Shirts

November 16, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.39 MB

Wild Winsday Our new "Be you. Just 1% Better Daily" T-shirts turned out great! Get in the app to get news when the next order goes live! More Wild Winsdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

262 - Nutrition Math

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Don't be bad at math! More Nutrition Tip Tuesday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

261 - Chew On It

November 14, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

Mindset Monday We've all bitten off more than we can chew. More Mindset Mondays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

260 - Should You Wear A Brace?

November 11, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

Flex Friday Should you be using a brace? Sleeve? Or Wrap? More Flex Fridays - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

259 - MIRACLE

November 10, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

Word Thursday Miracles are all around you. Can you see them? More Word Thursdays! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wordthursday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

258 - Fix Your Gut! [[BONUS EPISODE]]

November 09, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

"GUT FIX" (Bonus tuesday in place of our normal WINSDAY - enjoy!) Fix Your Gut The Better Daily Way! - https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/articles/4 Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

257 - Food Lies

November 08, 2022 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Honest in food is the best policy Better Daily Seminars/Workshops! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 More Mindset Mondays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Check out Faithful40posts! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/faithful40challenge Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

256 - #WorthIt

November 07, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MB

Mindset Monday What makes it "Worth It" to you? The difficulty of your 1% Better CANNOT be bigger than what's worth it to you. Better Daily Seminars/Workshops! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/12 More Mindset Mondays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/mindsetmonday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

255 - Athleticism Phase

October 28, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

Flex Friday Join Coach Alex for a breakdown of the peak phase of training! Athleticism. More Flex Friday: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/flexfriday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

254 - FAITHFUL40CHALLENGE

October 27, 2022 11:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MB

Word Thursday Join Coach Alex for meditations on the past 9 Faithful40Challenges as our community gears up to go into our the 10th official challenge! More Winsdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Learn more about Grow Ruck: https://growruck.com/ Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

253 - Grow Ruck With Jerrad76

October 26, 2022 11:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

Wild Winsday Join Coach Alex as he interviews and celebrates a HUGE WIN from one of Better Daily community members, Jerrad 76 More Winsdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/wildwinsday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Learn more about Grow Ruck: https://growruck.com/ Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/

252 - Snacking

October 25, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

Nutrition Tip Tuesday Coach Alex talks about BETTER snack habits! More Nutrition Tip Tuesdays: https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/hashtag/nutritiontiptuesday Get 1% - Every Day! https://betterdaily.live Music in Intro and Outro used with permission: "Doves" by We Are All Astronauts https://www.weareallastronauts.net/