HAES is Dead, Intuitive Eating Insights, Ankle Weights vs Weighted Vests, Raising Kids is Brutal, and More...

HAES is Dead, Intuitive Eating Insights, Ankle Weights vs Weighted Vests, Raising Kids is Brutal, and More...

Author: Mike Vacanti | Jordan Syatt February 18, 2025 Duration: 1:00:57

In this episode, we discuss how HAES is officially dead, ankle weights vs weighted vests, raising kids is devastatingly brutal, and more...


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-J & M


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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) — Intro

(00:11) — Mike's world-class workout

(05:08) — Raising kids is BRUTAL

(09:44) — Meal prep services re-visited (pros & cons)

(16:55) — Shoutout Debbie for the book recommendation!

(19:23) — Finding the pleasure-seeking balance in life (shoutout Eileen)

(27:06) — The difference between elite athletes & the general population

(31:58) — Cool-off periods are UNDERRATED

(37:30) — Overrated or Underrated: Ankle weights (vs weighted vests)

(41:11) — Overrated or Underrated: Training to failure for hypertrophy

(42:59) — Overrated or Underrated: Listening to your gut/intuition (why HAES is officially DEAD)

(49:57) — Overrated or Underrated: The Kansas City Chiefs

(52:00) — Overrated or Underrated: Calf raises

(53:40) — Overrated or Underrated: Zercher lifts (& extreme mobility)

(01:00:31) — Wrap-up


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