Sal Di Stefano wanted to bring a wellness-based approach to people after working in the professional fitness industry since he was 18. His new approach has led to long-term success with his clients as he developed a behavioral-focused approach towards health and fitness. Be sure to check out Sal’s book, The Resistance Training Revolution, as well as his podcast “The Mind Pump Podcast”.In this episode you will learn,Tips for how you can start to enjoy exercise more.The secret to developing an advanced level of discipline.How to develop a sustainable long-term relationship with exercise.Why the burning calories strategy to losing weight is a losing battle.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1341Gabrille Lyon on Why Building Muscle Is The Key To Lifelong Weight Loss & Higher Life Expectancy: https://link.chtbl.com/1267-podAndy Galpin on Weight Loss, Stress Management, and Reversing Your Age: https://link.chtbl.com/1247-podCasey Means on How to Recognize and Fix Unhealthy Habits: https://link.chtbl.com/1252-pod
The pursuit of health and fitness should focus on behavior-based emotional creatures, rather than relying solely on the mechanistic aspects of diet and exercise, in order to achieve long-term success.
By shifting our perspective on exercise and nutrition from a place of punishment to self-love, we can develop a better relationship with our bodies and make sustainable healthy choices.
Developing discipline in fitness is crucial in maintaining consistency and making working out a habitual part of life, regardless of changes in motivation or external circumstances. The benefits of discipline extend beyond fitness and improve overall quality of life.
Consistent strength training can lead to improved cognitive function, insulin sensitivity and help combat obesity. Along with a healthy diet, strength training can lead to a fit and healthy body for a better quality of life.
Strength training may not burn as many calories as cardio, but it contributes to a faster metabolism over time and can help prevent metabolic adaptation or slow down that occurs when reducing calorie intake. Building muscle through strength training can boost metabolism and research suggests people tend to eat about 600 more calories a day when consuming ultraprocessed foods.
Learn about proper exercise practices to experience more consistent strength and muscle gains, as well as prevent the risk of injury. Discover the impact of combining lifting and interval running for improved weight loss and metabolism.
Learn about the best exercises to choose for your workout routine and how compound lifts or big gross movements can help you achieve your fitness goals.
The key to sustainable exercise and nutrition is understanding that it is a multifaceted tool that can improve quality of life, regardless of one's current situation or energy levels. By developing a lasting relationship with exercise and nutrition, individuals can avoid the cycle of breakdown and recovery.
By identifying the reasons behind our cravings and valuing food for its complete value, we can stop using it as a drug and develop a healthy relationship with it, leading to a good and healthy lifestyle.
Research shows that strength training is a powerful tool for promoting health and longevity, with grip strength being a predictor of all-cause mortality. Effective strength training can involve a combination of pulling and hip-hinging movements.
The podcast discusses the importance of raising good humans and the value of providing tools for people in need. The host also shares three lessons from personal experiences that he believes everyone should live by.