#146: Metabolic adaptation and fitness challenges

Fit Body, Happy Joints ®

English - December 28, 2023 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 794 ratings
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Previous Episode: #145: Do heavy weights "bulk" and does Pilates "tone"?

Next Episode: #147: Blood sugar: what can go wrong, and how to improve insulin sensitivity through nutrition with Katherine Andrew

Have you ever started a fitness challenge just to find yourself back at square one shortly after it ended? In this episode, we discuss why I'm not a fan of time-based, extreme fitness challenges and the metabolic adaptations that occur with extreme diets and exercise routines.

0:00: Introduction
3:00: Building muscle and time-bound challenges
5:00: Metabolic adaption
11:40: Do challenges help start new habits?
13:20: The benefits of following a gentle, strength-based program
16:06: How Evlo sets you up for sustainable success

Episode #139 (referenced in episode)

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