Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19 he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry. He is also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body in Only 60 Minutes a Week.
What you'll learn from this episode:
How bodies store fat, and why atypical fat storage could mean that your body is being affected by stress, environmental factors, or hormone imbalance (assuming you are not overconsuming calories).
Why you shouldn’t worry about cutting calories for the first few months of training, and what you should focus on instead.
What the benefits of a whole-body workout are, and why it’s the best approach for most people.
The importance of technique—why you should look at exercise as a skill, and technique should always be perfected before adding intensity.
Self-love is important—why you need to ignore the toxic culture of “no pain, no gain,” as well as the other extreme of the body positivity movement.
And so much more!
Resources from this episode:
5 Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 207
How to Boost Your Metabolism to Burn More Fat | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 138
How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 19
Exercise and Testosterone Levels | WebMD
Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time | Healthline
Distracted Eating May Add to Weight Gain | Harvard Health
Isometric Exercise | Wikipedia
Exercise Fights Fatigue, Boosts Energy | WebMD
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