No-Bullsh!t Vegan
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 95 ratingsMyth-busting and evidence-based advice to help you kick butt with your health and fitness - on a vegan diet. Join our movement of No-Bullsh!t Vegans who value critical thinking and want to further our cause using scientific truths, not made-up facts. Meet our expert guests who use science to acquire knowledge about the world and how it works. Learn why some of the biggest trends in vegan health and fitness are completely false and based on misinformation.
Your host, vegan fitness coach and author Karina Inkster, sifts through the bullsh!t, so you can focus on levelling-up your health and fitness in ways that actually work.
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NBSV 170: Dr. Monica Bhatia on founding a protein-forward bread company, why you might be underestimating your protein needs, and moving from vegetarian to vegan
March 19, 2024 17:18 - 51 minutes - 51.3 MBDo we need to worry about “complete” proteins? Why might some people be underestimating their protein needs? How did nutrition challenges during pregnancy lead Monica to start a company? What happens when Coach K asks tough questions about moving from vegetarian to vegan? Get these questions (and more) answered in this episode. Dr. Monica Bhatia is the co-founder and co-CEO of EQUII. She’s a biotech manufacturing, ingredient, and fermentation expert with an impressive background in buildi...
NBSV 169: Dr. Esther Zeledón discusses veganism, setting goals, cultivating a positive mindset, creating habits, and more
March 05, 2024 16:55 - 52 minutes - 52.8 MBJoin me for a perhaps-surprisingly-no-B.S. discussion about purpose, goal-setting, and moving forward in our lives. What does “purpose” mean in the first place? How can we cultivate it? Hear the story of how Dr. Zeledón almost died at the age of 2, what happened when her father bought a lottery ticket, and how this experience affected her later in life. Dr. Esther Zeledón specializes in turning dreams into reality. With a remarkable background as a former international diplomat, scient...
NBSV 168: Radhi Devlukia on mindful and intuitive eating practices, and her new cookbook
February 20, 2024 18:42 - 36 minutes - 35.2 MBRadhi Devlukia is a plant-based cook, recipe developer, mission-driven entrepreneur, and co-founder of Juni Tea. Her debut cookbook “JoyFull" comes out in February 2024. We discuss mindful cooking and eating practices, and what “intuitive eating” means. Born and raised in the UK, the rich traditions of her Indian culture played a significant role in shaping Radhi’s path towards wellness from an early age, leading her to develop a deep appreciation for the mind-body connection and igniting ...
NBSV 167: Coach K answers 19 listener questions on veganism, fitness, habits, accordion, and much more
February 06, 2024 18:20 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBTime for an Ask Me Anything episode! Topics range from creating healthy habits and staying motivated, to strength training strategies and asserting oneself at the gym, to my morning routine and how I got into playing didgeridoo. I (Karina Inkster, a.k.a. Coach K) am your humble podcast host, author of five books, and 21-year vegan. I'm the founder of K.I. Health & Fitness, where I and my team lead award-winning coaching programs that help vegans worldwide get super strong and build health ...
NBSV 166: Film and TV actor Paloma Kwiatkowski on veganism, entering the health and wellness field, and moving to a small town
January 23, 2024 18:14 - 34 minutes - 78.4 MBWhen I heard that a new vegan athlete (and a film and TV actor, at that!) moved to my small town, I knew I had to have her on the show. And I haven't even run into her at the grocery store yet! Paloma Kwiatkowski is a professional actor with over a decade of experience in the film and TV industry, an avid trail-runner turned personal trainer, and a vegan with an unwavering passion for cooking and baking. Listen in as Paloma shares her vegan story and discusses beginning a career in the hea...
NBSV 165: Rey Ortega founded one of the first vegan cookie brands in the '90s. He discusses 30 years in the plant-based sector, and large corporations jumping on the vegan bandwagon
January 09, 2024 17:41 - 46 minutes - 43.9 MBMy guest today is a pioneer in the plant-based sector with over 30 years of experience. In 1994, Rey founded the Alternative Baking Company, one of the first vegan cookie brands on the market, which generated $1 million in sales in 1995. In 1997, he founded Sun Flour Baking Co. to create new flavours, tastes, textures, and nutrition products with a longer shelf life and higher profit margins. Sun Flour Baking produces raw and baked gluten-free cookies free of animal products. It also provi...
NBSV 164: Vicky Bond, president of The Humane League, on the myth of “happy hens” in modern farming
December 26, 2023 16:18 - 36 minutes - 41.7 MBWe hear it all the time: "I eat eggs only from free-range chickens", or "It's OK, it's a cage-free chicken". Vicky Bond, President of The Humane League, is here to bust the myth of "happy hens" in modern farming. She also discusses the myth that the best way to improve the welfare of farmed animals is to convince everyone to stop using animal products altogether. (Technically it *is*, but it isn’t realistic on a large scale at the moment.) Vicky is president of The Humane League, a global ...
NBSV 163: Executive director of Vegan Outreach, Jack Norris, on the nonprofit’s vegan campaigns
December 12, 2023 18:26 - 29 minutes - 28.3 MBWe often refer to them as 'legends', otherwise known as folks who have been vegan for more than twenty years. Case in point: Jack Norris. Jack, who’s been vegan since 1988, is the executive director of Vegan Outreach, an animal protection nonprofit promoting vegan eating through their 10 Weeks to Vegan program in over 50 countries. Jack has been a registered dietitian since 2001 and maintains the website VeganHealth.org. In 2005, Jack was elected to the Animal Rights Hall of Fame. Jack ...
NBSV 162: TV host, author, and chef Carolyn Scott on vegan travel (including to the North Pole!)
November 28, 2023 16:59 - 33 minutes - 31.7 MBCarolyn Scott has travelled to the North Pole as a vegan, and hosts the only vegan TV show on a mainstream travel network. She's on the podcast to bust three myths for us: that being Latinx makes it hard to be vegan, that it’s difficult to be vegan while travelling, and that healthy vegan food is boring and flavourless. Cookbook author, media spokesperson, holistic nutritionist, plant-based chef, and vegan for 25 years, Carolyn is an award-winning and respected figure in the world of he...
NBSV 161: 111-time Ironman Todd Crandell of Racing For Recovery on addiction recovery and veganism
November 14, 2023 19:51 - 41 minutes - 39.1 MBIronman triathlete Todd Crandell speaks with me about his organization, his own addiction recovery, parallels between approaches to veganism and addiction recovery, and much more. Todd is a 111-time Ironman event finisher, 4-time author, vegan since 2016, documentary subject, dad, and founder of Racing for Recovery, which has been featured on CNN, ESPN, the New York Times, and Runner’s World Magazine. He’s dedicated his personal and professional life to helping substance abusers re-channel...
NBSV 160: Chef Karen McAthy discusses fear of and misinformation about “processed” and novel foods
October 31, 2023 19:09 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBBlack-and-white thinking is rampant in the fitness and nutrition industries. Within the vegan community, it often centres around ethical vs. unethical, or healthy vs. unhealthy. This prevents more nuanced discussion. There seems to be growing pushback against some plant-based product innovations around being “too processed” or “too unhealthy”, and there’s a lot of fear-mongering around certain ingredients (including seed oils). In this episode, I discuss the above sentiments [and much mor...
NBSV 159: Next Level Burger CEO Matt de Gruyter on founding America’s first plant-based burger joint
October 17, 2023 18:55 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MBWhen we discuss the realms of veganism and plant-based eating, we can all come to the table around a common thread: food. Food builds relationships, connection, and community. Case in point: Matt de Gruyter. Matt is the co-founder and CEO of Next Level Burger, America’s first 100 percent plant-based burger joint that serves up vegan burgers for a better world in 10 locations coast to coast. Since its start in 2014, Next Level Burger has become a plant-based phenomenon. Matt and his wif...
NBSV 158: Nancy Wehnert on how her approach to leadership coaching connects with veganism
October 03, 2023 18:47 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAs an ethical stance, we’re familiar with veganism, its tenets, and how it translates to our daily lives. Outside of that, you’d be surprised to learn about the many points with which veganism intersects, and today we’re exploring one: the relationship between veganism, and leadership. Leadership coach Nancy Wehnert is on the show to discuss her approach to leadership, and how that connects to veganism. Nancy is a leadership coach who works with leaders and their teams. After running her o...
NBSV 157: Ex sheep farmer, now vegan JH Burnett shares his powerful story
September 12, 2023 19:15 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBSheep farmer-turned-vegan JH Burnett speaks with me about his experiences in animal agriculture, his vegan transition, and more. This is one of the most raw conversations that’s been aired on the podcast thus far, so I’m really grateful to JH for sharing his story. JH is a former sheep farmer and breeder in the dairy industry who, after the atrocities he witnessed in these industries, turned vegan and an animal rights activist. He openly shares his gruelling story and absolute low point...
NBSV 156: Drs. Alona Pulde and Matt Lederman on their 9 pillars of health, and their new book
August 29, 2023 16:30 - 46 minutes - 43.3 MBWhy are doctors talking about connection? What is connection medicine and is connection just a "nice-to-have" or does it really impact your physical health and disease outcomes? My guests today, Drs. Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman, combined conventional Western medicine, Chinese medicine, Lifestyle medicine, Nonviolent Communication, Polyvagal Theory, and Trauma-Informed, Somatic Principles & Pain Reprocessing to create their groundbreaking health paradigm. They have been successful c...
NBSV 155: Cynthia Owen on making veganism mainstream, business grants, and her coaching practice
August 15, 2023 16:42 - 37 minutes - 35 MBWhere are the places where veganism, plant-based living, and business practices intersect? We have found some, and we’re here to share the intel! Cynthia Owen joins me on the show to talk about making veganism more mainstream, leveraging grants to help businesses move forward with plant-based offerings, and her coaching work, including being part of a cultural/global movement for women. Cynthia is a seasoned Mentor and Coach in the realm of personal growth and skill development, having s...
NBSV 154: Dr. Leigh Ettinger on benefits of veganism for pediatric obesity, endurance cycling & more
August 01, 2023 17:27 - 47 minutes - 44.1 MBShould kids be eating a plant-based diet? Will kids who are vegan be inherently more prone to vitamin deficiencies? We’re jumping into these questions and more on today’s podcast episode. Dr. Leigh Ettinger has been a medical doctor since 1998 but did not learn about the plant-based diet until 2014. He made changes in his own eating and quickly saw the benefits. He’s earned a certificate in plant-based nutrition from eCornell and is now board certified in obesity medicine. He enjoys hel...
NBSV 153: Q&A with Coach K and Coach Zoe – fitness, nutrition, and veganism
July 18, 2023 17:08 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBIn this ititeration of the 'Ask Us Anything' series, our listeners make the call on what we're speaking about, and what we dive into! We answer questions that have been received from listeners [via email, Facebook, and Instagram], on everything from strength training and recovery, to veganism and tattoos, to intermittent fasting...and a heck of a lot more. We packed as many answers to listener questions as we could into this episode, and promise to return with another episode to cover t...
NBSV 152: Jen Sinkler on the fitness industry and transitioning her work to the environmental field
July 04, 2023 16:45 - 53 minutes - 73.8 MBJen Sinkler has a few different titles: writer, editor, trainer, and art maker [to name a few.] In recent years, her focus as a fitness trainer has pivoted. She trains clients out of a local gym and hosts a community workout group, but her focus has expanded to a bigger-picture approach: learning about the links between the environment and personal health. We discuss a few things that aren’t working in the fitness industry, ableism in the sector, and Jen's process of learning about communi...
NBSV 151: Coach K’s birthday, goal-setting, and veganism + strength training fundamentals
June 20, 2023 16:26 - 29 minutes - 67.8 MBIn this episode I share with you a few thoughts on my birthday, and a presentation I gave recently at a health expo, about veganism and strength training. This is a great place to start if you’re new to either veganism or strength training (or both). And if you’re *not* new to these worlds, it’ll be a good refresher to make sure you’ve nailed the fundamentals. Learn why I no longer set annual goals on my birthday (and which two books had the biggest impact on me in this area), and how I ce...
NBSV 150: Dr. Laura Fox on a recent Supreme Court decision about animal welfare in California
June 06, 2023 17:11 - 48 minutes - 110 MBProfessor Laura Fox is the Douglas M. Costle Chair in Environmental Law and Director of the Farmed Animal Advocacy Clinic at Vermont Law & Graduate School. In 2018, California voters approved Proposition 12, which prohibits the sale of pork, eggs, and veal from animals that were raised in extreme confinement and unsanitary conditions, regardless of where they were raised (in California or elsewhere). Groups with farming interests challenged this law. Recently, the Supreme Court rejected th...
NBSV 149: Entrepreneur and author Vangile Makwakwa on veganism, money, systems of oppression, & more
May 23, 2023 17:32 - 44 minutes - 101 MBVangile Makwakwa is an author, podcast host, founder of wealthy-money.com, and of course: vegan! Vangile shares her vegan story, how veganism factors into the retreats she leads, and how it supported her through releasing trauma. Speaking to the impact that different forms of systemic oppression have on personal finances and wealth, Vangile discusses her finance journey from a deeply personal perspective, and outlines how that has informed her career.
NBSV 148: Dr. Scott Lear on the Mediterranean diet, oils, and what Forks Over Knives got wrong
May 09, 2023 20:15 - 54 minutes - 124 MBYou’ve probably heard a lot of the discussions. They may sing the praises of the Mediterranean diet, talk about the detrimental nature of oils, and frame Forks Over Knives as the be-all, end-all. Beyond the surface though, what does the actual science say? Dr. Scott Lear has been a leading scientist in preventing heart disease for over 20 years. Scott is a professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University, and he conducts research into how lifestyle can prevent and man...
NBSV 147: Jaebien Rosario on pseudoscience, critical thinking, and evidence-based veganism
April 25, 2023 17:10 - 46 minutes - 106 MBWhy is evidence-based veganism important? Why does pseudoscience damage the vegan movement? What is pseudoscience, anyway? On this episode of The No-B.S. Vegan, Jaebien Rosario joins me to talk about some of my favourite topics, including these questions [and many more!] Jaebien is a certified nutrition coach and personal trainer with a background in psychology, public health, and philosophy. Currently, he studies public health at a graduate level and is interested in plant-based nutrit...
NBSV 146: Isaias Hernandez of Queer Brown Vegan on environmental vegan activism, education, and more
April 11, 2023 16:31 - 44 minutes - 42 MBIsaias Hernandez is an Environmental Educator & Content Creator of QueerBrownVegan, where he educates people on the intersecting climate crises through a justice-oriented lens. Isaias and I discuss intersectionality, veganism and food insecurity, BIPOC voices in veganism, de-centreing whiteness in environmentalism/veganism, diversity and inclusion, and much [much] more.
NBSV 145: Dr. Gregory F. Tague on his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture
March 28, 2023 16:06 - 55 minutes - 51.7 MBScholar, author, and editor Dr. Gregory Tague is on the show to discuss his book, The Vegan Evolution: Transforming Diets and Agriculture. We talk about how and why veganism needs to be the wave of the future for human and planetary health, educating young members of our society, and why anatomically modern humans are not born hunters and eaters of meat. From Gregory’s book: “We are genetically predisposed to eat for survival, but we are not genetically programmed to eat meat three times ...
NBSV 144: Dr. Matthew Nagra on oils: how research was misinterpreted, and what it really shows
March 14, 2023 15:20 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBWithin veganism is a well-known movement of “absolutely no oil” proponents. Several high-profile vegan doctors and cardiologists promote a 100% no-oil diet for everyone across the population. In this episode, we discuss why this doesn’t fit with the current peer-reviewed research. Not all oils are equal, and there’s a large body of research showing certain types of oil are, in fact, good for us. Dr. Matthew Nagra is a Naturopathic Doctor devoted to bringing the most up-to-date, evidence-b...
NBSV 143: Sports nutrition coach Vic Johnson on plant-based endurance sports, and embracing nutritional grey areas
February 28, 2023 18:48 - 44 minutes - 41.9 MBCan vegans participate in endurance sports at the same level as their non-vegan counterparts? What are some of the challenges they face? We answer these questions [and more] in today’s episode. Vic Johnson is a sports nutrition coach for outdoor athletes, working primarily with trail runners, cyclists, triathletes, skiers and other mountain athletes. He has degrees in psychology, public health, and dietetics. Vic has eaten a primarily plant-based diet for over 15 years and has competed...
NBSV 142: Toni Okamoto of Plant-Based on a Budget shares money- and time-saving vegan meal prep tips
February 14, 2023 18:18 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBToni Okamoto is the founder of Plant-Based on a Budget, the popular website and social media platform that teaches millions how to eat more plants without breaking their budget. She’s also the author of the forthcoming Plant-Based on a Budget Quick & Easy cookbook, and the co-host of The Plant-Powered People Podcast. Toni’s work has been profiled by NPR, NBC News, Parade, and she’s a regular presence on local and national morning shows across the US, where she teaches viewers how to break ...
NBSV 141: Chef, bakery owner & author Debbie Adler on food allergies, veganism, and her new cookbook
January 31, 2023 18:20 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBDebbie Adler is a plant-based chef, bakery owner, and the award-winning cookbook author of the critically-acclaimed Sweet, Savory & Free: Insanely Delicious Plant-Based Recipes without any of the Top 8 Food Allergens, and Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats: Allergy-free & Vegan Recipes from the Famous Los Angeles Bakery. Debbie is a plant-based cooking and baking instructor and her popular online courses Plant Powerful Life GPS, Quintessential Health 360° and The Complete Plant Powerful Weight ...
NBSV 140: Ernalee Shannon on why it’s crucial for folks with ADHD to eat vegan, & her work with kids
January 17, 2023 20:06 - 45 minutes - 103 MBErnalee Shannon is a Bio-Kinesiologist, Holistic Health Practitioner, ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder] Sanity Saver Coach, Author, Speaker, and creator of the ADHD Sanity Saver Reset. As a child, Ernalee says she was “as ADHD as they come”. After healing her own health crisis and brain, she has spent the last 36 years helping people achieve the health and wellbeing that eludes them. It's her superpower. Her passion is working with children who are just like she used to be. ...
NBSV 139: One of the world’s top coaches, Dr. John Rusin, on long-term & pain-free strength training
January 03, 2023 18:47 - 47 minutes - 109 MBDr. John Rusin is an internationally recognized strength coach, speaker, and writer. With more than a decade of elite-level training experience and advanced degrees in both exercise science and physical therapy, Dr. Rusin has developed performance, regeneration, and aesthetics programs for some of the world’s best strength, power, and endurance athletes. Dr. Rusin’s present and past client list includes MLB All-Stars, NFL All-Pros, Olympic gold medalists, world-record-holding powerlift...
Pros and cons of "Veganuary" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #25]
December 25, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.22 MB"Veganuary" is a popular challenge that encourages participants to go vegan for the month of January. Long-term ethical vegans like myself would prefer the approach to veganism to be longer-term than just 1 month. Approaching veganism as a “challenge” for a certain length of time hints at short-term “bootcamp” style weight loss programs that don’t often lead to long-lasting results. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent c...
Inspirational quotes from past podcast guests [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #24]
December 24, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.5 MBSome inspirational quotes from past podcast guests. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Can goal-setting be detrimental? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #23]
December 23, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.09 MB3 reasons why goal-setting might backfire, and what to do instead. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Fuelling workouts on a plant-based diet [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #22]
December 22, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 9.85 MBTips for fuelling cardio and strength training on a 100% plant-based diet. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
A reading from "The Vegan Athlete" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #21]
December 21, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 10.1 MBA reading from my book, The Vegan Athlete, on busting myths about soy. (Higher soy intake is associated with positive health outcomes, not negative ones.) (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
NBSV 138: World champion mountain biker Sonya Looney on fuelling as a vegan, habit-building, & more
December 20, 2022 18:06 - 37 minutes - 85.7 MBVegans aren’t as proficient in endurance sports, right? [NOT.] Meet Sonya Looney. She’s a world champion pro mountain biker, certified health and performance coach, podcast host, and TEDx speaker. She was featured in the New York Times bestseller The Plant-Based Athlete by Matt Frazier and Robert Cheeke (check out episode 94 of #TheNoBSVegan with Robert, by the way). Sonya has raced her mountain bike across the world in over 25 countries at the hardest endurance races, in places lik...
Why there's no such thing as "superfoods" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #20]
December 20, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.99 MB“Superfood” is a marketing term. It was invented in order to sell products. It’s not a legitimate concept in nutritional science, and has no standard definition. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Quotes from "The Hungry Brain" [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #19]
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.13 MBA few hard-hitting quotes from The Hungry Brain: Outsmarting the Instincts That Make us Overeat, by Stephan J. Guyenet (PhD in neuroscience, and an obesity researcher). (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
What's the difference between "plant-based" and "vegan"? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #18]
December 18, 2022 14:00 - 1 minute - 3.32 MBThese terms are often used interchangeably, and sometimes just for marketing purposes, but they mean slightly different things. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Should you go vegan to lose weight? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #17]
December 17, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 3.72 MBVeganism is often touted as a weight loss diet. I don't think it should be, and here's why. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Managing expectations around fast, unsustainable fitness results [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #16]
December 16, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MBBefore working with us, one of our clients was used to getting fast results from extreme programs, but then losing those results after the programs ended. Hear how my colleague Coach Zoe approached this challenge. We're all about sustainable changes that you can maintain for the rest of your life, without worrying that you'll lose the habits you've built or the results you've achieved! (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily adven...
Coach K plays accordion! [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #15]
December 15, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 14.7 MBBy popular request, I finally perform accordion on the podcast, just for fun! I'm joined (also on accordion) by Walter Martella: jazz musician, conductor, instructor, and Director of the Powell River Academy of Music.
Being "perfect" with our diets [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #14]
December 14, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.18 MBRecently, one of our clients told me, “I have such an all-or-nothing approach to nutrition. I’m either “on” 100%, or completely off. And when I’m “on” at 100%, completely on point, it doesn’t last very long”. Here's my response. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
Simplifying overwhelming fitness advice [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #13]
December 13, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.22 MBYou do not need to weigh your food, track your macros, drink lemon juice and cayenne pepper in your water every morning, avoid carbs, or add sustainably-sourced Scandinavian lingonberries to all your smoothies. What most health and fitness companies are trying to sell you are details. You need to focus on the basics to get results. Here are my 4 health and fitness priorities, and I ignore everything else. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in...
Compound vs. isolation movements in strength training [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #12]
December 12, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 4.86 MBTo make your training more effective, focus more on compound lifts, and less on isolation movements. Get the details in this mini episode. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
How do you stay motivated to work out? [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #11]
December 11, 2022 14:00 - 2 minutes - 5.09 MBTrain yourself to operate *without* motivation. Some wise words from James Clear, in his excellent book Atomic Habits: “Really successful people feel the same lack of motivation as everyone else. The difference is that they still find a way to show up despite the feelings of boredom. If you only do the work when it’s convenient or exciting, then you’ll never be consistent enough to achieve remarkable results.” (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to ...
Internet misinformation and the "fruitarian" diet [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #10]
December 10, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.49 MBSometimes I can't help myself, and just *have* to jump into a pointless internet argument about veganism, how science works, or both. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)
There's no "end date" to fitness [NBSV Advent Calendar Episode #9]
December 09, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 6.67 MBOne of the many (many) problems in the fitness industry is how fitness is often presented: a 30-day challenge. A 5-day restart. A 28-day bootcamp. I get it — people want exact timelines and they’re impatient. It’s just how the human brain works. But if you can commit to *never being done*, you’re setting yourself up for long-term success. (Topics were kept a surprise during the month of December. Listeners had to tune in to each daily advent calendar episode to find out what it was about!)