Elemental Health Podcast

Elemental Health
Elemental Health Podcast Podcast

Health and Performance - Join Nick on his journey to finding true health. Cut through all the noise and nonsense in the health and fitness space. Every week I will bring you experts and people that have been on your journey to seek out their own meaning of health. 10 years in healthcare and 13 years in fitness have made me realise that the healthcare (or ”sick-care”) system is fundamentally broken.  Healthcare doesn’t do a good job of keeping us healthy and the fitness space does not get most people fit, why? That is what I seek to discover through great conversations with amazing people on the Elemental Health Podcast. More than ever we need to understand our own unique journey to a stronger, healthier and happier life. The Elemental Health podcast is my journey to cut through all the noise and provide you with a better understanding of what works and what will work for you. Underpinning this is my desire to have awesome conversations with amazing people and allow you to understand what is meaningful, and give you the tools and tactics to take action in your life. Every week I will bring you experts and people that have been on your journey to seek out their own meaning of health. SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW -- In Arduis Fidelis (In Hardship, Faithful)

  1. 09/10/2023

    EHP | 55. Breaking Fitness Boundaries: Ice Baths, High-Tech Trends, and Epic Fitness Challenges Ahead!

    Navigating Energy Management and Mental Health, Breaking Fitness Boundaries. Why we talk about this stuff....? Enjoy this episode -  Here's a summarized version to pique your interest: 🌪️ Overcoming Intense Anxiety:    - The host felt a sudden and intense anxiety, confining them to their home.   - Unable to use their usual coping mechanisms like exercise, sleep, and proper nutrition.   - Acknowledging that these struggles can affect anyone, even those in the fitness industry. ⚖️ Balancing Energy Expenditure:    - Recognizing the importance of allocating energy wisely, especially for extroverts.   - Exploring how energy can be given away to anyone, not just clients or loved ones.   - Realizing that improper energy management can lead to emotional lows. 🤔 Self-Reflection and Cause Identification:    - The host delves into the causes behind their anxiety.   - Noting the connection between social engagements, late nights, and emotional well-being.   - Reflecting on the impact of social drinking on mental health. 🌊 Riding the Ebb and Flow:    - Accepting that everyone experiences ebbs and flows in their emotional state.   - Focusing on gratitude during good times and finding solace in nature and solitude.   - Acknowledging that even without clear reasons, emotional lows can be managed with self-care. 🤹 Hyrid Athletes - Discussion of fitness influencers like Alex Vieda and Alec Blenis, who advocate for hybrid training and impressive feats of strength and endurance: - The conversation explores the importance of community and accountability in maintaining a fitness routine.- They emphasize the value of planning workouts and the role of coaching in staying motivated and consistent.- The hosts discuss the physical and mental benefits of intense training, including increased resilience.- The goal of one host is to complete a challenging fitness journey in 12 months, including powerlifting, bodybuilding, and an Ironman competition. This podcast episode sheds light on the importance of energy management, the unpredictability of emotional states, and the significance of self-awareness in maintaining mental health. Listen to the full episode for an in-depth exploration of these topics. You're not alone in navigating life's ups and downs!   Thank you for listening please subscribe and share, a review would also be great to help spread the word.     JOIN the Elemental Protocol Challenge -   Learn what has worked for Nick and his clients inside his free challenge, Sign Up Here: https://www.elementalhealth.co/7dayepig   Download the free fat loss guide: https://www.elementalhealth.co/fatloss/     Find Nick on Social Media   https://instagram.com/elemental_nick   https://twitter.com/elemental_nick   http://facebook.com/fitleandad     Find Matt Strong on Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/strongerbynurture

    46 min
  2. 26/09/2023

    EHP 54 | Unlock Your Fitness Potential: Navigating the Cardio vs. Strength Training Conundrum.

    Join the conversation as we try to understand Science vs. Practice: The Real Deal on Cardiovascular and Strength Workouts.   Navigating the Cardio vs. Strength Training Conundrum - We delve into the challenge of balancing cardiovascular and strength training for optimal fitness. - We emphasize the importance of understanding our specific fitness goals and the problems we aim to solve. - There's no one-size-fits-all solution, necessitating the management of a dichotomy between various training modalities. - Balancing short-term aesthetic goals with long-term health objectives is key for us. - We discuss the oversimplification of fitness advice and the limitations of scientific studies. - We stress the need to fill different "buckets" of fitness, including endurance, strength, and mobility. - A well-rounded approach to overall health and fitness is what we encourage. - We urge you to find a balance tailored to their goals and lifestyles, acknowledging that every approach has associated costs.   Thank you for listening please subscribe and share, a review would also be great to help spread the word.   The Elemental Protocol -   Learn what has worked for Nick and his clients inside his free challenge, Sign Up Here: https://www.elementalhealth.co/7dayepig Download the free fat loss guide: https://www.elementalhealth.co/fatloss/   Find Nick on Social Media https://instagram.com/elemental_nick https://twitter.com/elemental_nick htts://facebook.com/fitleandad     Find Matt Strong on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/strongerbynurture/

    57 min

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Health and Performance - Join Nick on his journey to finding true health. Cut through all the noise and nonsense in the health and fitness space. Every week I will bring you experts and people that have been on your journey to seek out their own meaning of health. 10 years in healthcare and 13 years in fitness have made me realise that the healthcare (or ”sick-care”) system is fundamentally broken.  Healthcare doesn’t do a good job of keeping us healthy and the fitness space does not get most people fit, why? That is what I seek to discover through great conversations with amazing people on the Elemental Health Podcast. More than ever we need to understand our own unique journey to a stronger, healthier and happier life. The Elemental Health podcast is my journey to cut through all the noise and provide you with a better understanding of what works and what will work for you. Underpinning this is my desire to have awesome conversations with amazing people and allow you to understand what is meaningful, and give you the tools and tactics to take action in your life. Every week I will bring you experts and people that have been on your journey to seek out their own meaning of health. SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW -- In Arduis Fidelis (In Hardship, Faithful)

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