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Accessibility and Convenience Are Key to Consistent Exercise
1:18:21 - 1:30:30 (12:08)
Making exercise more accessible and convenient can increase the likelihood of consistency in working out. Factors like proximity and ease of parking can play a large role in this.
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The weight plateau that comes with losing weight is inevitable, but this is where looking at the effectiveness of the gym by other metrics like protein intake or enjoyment becomes important.
1:18:21 - 1:20:27 (02:05)
Summary
The weight plateau that comes with losing weight is inevitable, but this is where looking at the effectiveness of the gym by other metrics like protein intake or enjoyment becomes important. Prioritizing protein intake, aiming for whole foods with low energy density and prioritizing calories are all principles to consider when trying to achieve weight loss.
ChapterAccessibility and Convenience Are Key to Consistent Exercise
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
This podcast discusses how proximity can affect willpower and motivation.
1:20:28 - 1:23:57 (03:29)
Summary
This podcast discusses how proximity can affect willpower and motivation. It is easier to make a conscious decision to exercise when the gym is nearby, rather than having to travel far away to reach it, which requires more willpower.
ChapterAccessibility and Convenience Are Key to Consistent Exercise
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Finding ways to make exercise frictionless is important for making it a regular habit.
1:23:59 - 1:26:59 (02:59)
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Finding ways to make exercise frictionless is important for making it a regular habit. This can include things like having easily accessible equipment and removing barriers like expensive parking fees.
ChapterAccessibility and Convenience Are Key to Consistent Exercise
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
Making good decisions easier isn't always about sheer willpower.
1:26:59 - 1:29:30 (02:31)
Summary
Making good decisions easier isn't always about sheer willpower. By reducing the amount of effort required to make healthy choices, it becomes easier to develop and maintain good habits.
ChapterAccessibility and Convenience Are Key to Consistent Exercise
Episode#605 - Ben Carpenter - What Science Actually Says About How To Lose Body Fat
PodcastModern Wisdom
The host talks about how he has been playing pickleball as a fun and low-impact fitness activity.
1:29:31 - 1:30:30 (00:59)
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The host talks about how he has been playing pickleball as a fun and low-impact fitness activity. He mentions the physical benefits of playing for an extended period of time, such as burning 1000 calories in two hours.