Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple

Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple

Author: Pete McCall & Glassbox Media September 22, 2022 Duration: 31:28
Do you want to know how to design your own workout program? Do you want to learn the most effective exercises for your body? Do you want to understand the science of how exercise changes your body? All About Fitness is back from a brief hiatus with a little twist, before returning to our interview format, we’re going to do a book-on-tape; specifically my first book, Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple.  In this series, I will be reading from the book and providing commentary on how to apply the information to your own workouts. If you have a copy of Smarter Workouts, you can follow along and take notes. In a 20 year career as a fitness educator, I have worked with national certifications and equipment companies to educate thousands of personal trainers all over the world; by listening to this series and learning the information in Smarter Workouts, you too will have the same foundation of knowledge as a certified personal trainer (no, you will not be certified as a personal trainer, but you will know enough to become one). The series starts where all should, at the beginning; this episode is the introduction of Smarter Workouts which identifies common exercise mistakes that you are probably making and what you can expect to learn from the book. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today Gnarly Nutrition's products are designed to help you to achieve your fitness goals with their clean, effective and delicious supplements which are free from GMOs and NSF certified. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how the right kind of movement can fundamentally change your relationship with getting older? Host Pete McCall, alongside Glassbox Media, digs into that very question on All About Fitness. This isn't about quick fixes or fleeting trends, but a deeper look at the science of sustaining a capable, resilient body through the years. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the researchers and innovators who are actually doing the work, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly makes a difference. You'll hear practical breakdowns on everything from interpreting new fitness studies to the real-world application of emerging equipment, all framed around long-term vitality. The focus here is on evidence-based strategies that address the cumulative effects of time and stress, offering actionable ways to build strength and enhance metabolic health at any stage of life. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to exercise that prioritizes understanding over hype, helping you make informed choices for your personal fitness journey.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Melanie Webb - Working Out in Mother Nature's Gym [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:53
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Sarah Bowmar - Fitness Innovator and Entrepreneur [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:30
The old proverb, "Necessity is the mother of invention" accurately sums up how Sarah Bowmar has evolved from a young woman interested in working out to being on stage as a fitness competitor to promoting fitness programs…
Quick Fit Tip - The Relationship Between Sleep and Brain Function [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:13
The more that researchers study sleep, the more they learn about how important it is for optimal health. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers observed that adults between the ages…
Quick Fit Tip - Nutrition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:33
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Bobby Congalton - The Science of Developing Athletes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:49
Once upon a time the prevailing thought was that athletes should AVOID lifting weights because adding muscle would reduce their athletic ability which explains why football players had two-a-day practices and baseball pl…
Katy Bowman - Movement is Counterculture [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:06
Regular physical activity is essential for optimal health, especially for children who crave activity. Exercise is physical activity for a purpose, while general physical activity includes all of the daily tasks related…
All About All About Fitness - Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:34
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Mike Fitch - Creator of Animal Flow [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:12
Mike Fitch is a movement coach and personal trainer who realized that while lifting weights can build a strong body, too much could cause injuries. In an effort to find a way to strength train with a lower risk of injury…
Brandon Wagner and Marc Coronel - Getting Creative with Exercise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:54
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