Q&A: Training To Failure, What To Look For In A Coach, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, and More‪!‬ MetFlex and Chill

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In this episode, Rachel breaks down how to get the most out of your workouts, the drawbacks and benefits with training to failure, how to align yourself with a coach, CGM’s, and more!
"You don't want to train to failure on everything, but you do need to get close to failure in order to stimulate muscle growth." Rachel Gregory
Today's Questions:
I’ve been reading a book where the author is a big advocate of doing exercises to failure or he doesn’t think it’s worth doing. I know we typically don’t go to failure and work with the RIR scale, but can you explain this reasoning further? Tips on how to match yourself up with a coach? What are some hormonal effects for women on keto or keto/carnivore diets? Why are continuous glucose monitors so expensive? Top Takeaways:
Pro and Cons of going to failure in your training  Strategies on how to align yourself with a coach Reasons behind the cost of a continuous glucose monitor Show Notes:
[0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Today Rachel dives into a q&a episode answering questions from the listeners! [0:30] Shout out to this month's sponsor Active Stacks! GIVEAWAY for today’s episode is brought to you by Active Stacks [1:00] Active Stacks is made with non-GMO Beef protein which is a great alternative for people who may be sensitive to whey protein powder or others [1:30] How to enter the giveaway! 1. Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast 2. Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. 3. If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win! [2:30] If you want to check out Active Stacks, you can use the discount code "CHILL" for 10% off or go to https://activestacks.com/discount/CHILL  [3:00] Question: I’ve been reading a book where the author is a big advocate of doing exercises to failure or he doesn’t think it’s worth doing. I know we typically don’t go to failure and work with the RIR scale, but can you explain this reasoning further? [4:00] What does failure mean in training?  [16:00] Effective reps [22:00] If your interested in one-on-one coaching with Rachel visit www.metflexlife.com/apply [23:00] Question: Tips on how to match yourself up with a coach? [31:30] Visit www.metflexlife.com/apply to apply for one-on-one coaching [32:00] Question: What are some hormonal effects for a woman on keto or keto/carnivore diets? [32:30] Episode 6: Women’s Health and Related Keto Issues Specific to Women with Dr. Jaime Seeman, Episode 9: Stress and Fat Loss, Hormone Balance, and Carb Cycling with Ali Miller [33:00] Episode 48: Hormones, Birth Control, Carb-Ups, Sleep Hygiene, Resistance Training, & More! with Dr. Jaime Seeman, Episode 61: All Things CARNIVORE with Dr. Paul Saladino [33:30] Question: Why are continuous glucose monitors so expensive? [34:00] What is a CGM? [37:00] Episode 35: The Power of Monitoring Glucose Levels with Kara Collier [37:30] If you’re interested in getting your own CGM, you can visit the Nutrisense website at nutrisense.io and use the discount code RACHEL for $30 off [38:00] Thanks for listening to another episode! Don't forget about the giveaway! How to enter giveaway! 1. Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast 2. Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. 3. If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win! [38:30] If you're enjoying the show share it out by screenshotting an episod