10 episodes
Fitness Fiasco Fitness Fiasco
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- Health & Fitness
Have you ever found yourself blindly following the advice of so-called "experts" without really knowing why? If you have, then you need to start listening to the Fitness Fiasco podcast. This show is all about questioning the status quo and critical thinking when it comes to health and fitness. The hosts, Mike, Erik and Rob, are always exploring the latest fitness fads and fashions to see if they really hold up to scrutiny. And more often than not, they find that the industry is full of poorly educated charlatans who are just trying to make a quick buck. So if you're tired of being taken for a ride by the fitness industry, then give Fitness Fiasco a listen. You won't regret it.
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010 Macro Mastery: Crafting & Executing Your Personalized Nutrition Plan with Erik
In this enlightening episode, Erik pulls back the curtain on the precise science and art of calculating macros tailored just for you. He begins by unveiling the foundational steps: determining your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and considering the activity factor, paving the way to understanding how many calories your body truly needs.But it's not just about the numbers. Erik delves deeper, highlighting the roles of protein, carbs, and fats in your diet and how they align with your individual go...
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009 Blitz: Fasting
In this succinct episode, Erik takes just 10 minutes to deliver a comprehensive overview of fasting, shedding light on its potential benefits and drawbacks for both health and athletic performance. Erik efficiently explores the various dimensions of fasting, giving listeners a balanced perspective on this popular health trend.Whether you’re curious about how fasting can impact your wellbeing or athletic capabilities, Erik’s insights provide a well-rounded understanding, helping you decide whe...
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008 How to Choose your Gym: Prioritizing Logistics
Dive into this insightful episode where we dissect the crucial factors in selecting the right gym. We highlight why logistics and price often play a more significant role in this decision than state-of-the-art equipment and, in some cases, even quality coaching. We delve into the importance of choosing a gym that aligns with your schedule and budget, emphasizing that the most beneficial gym is the one you can consistently attend.While the allure of top-notch amenities and elite coaches can be...
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007 Building a Butt in Only 11 Minutes!
Tune into this succinct 11-minute episode where we delve into Rob's four major tenets of effective glute building. Despite the brief run time, this episode is densely packed with actionable advice and expert insights to help you sculpt stronger, fuller glutes. Rob lays out each principle clearly, including one crucial, often-overlooked element essential for developing this powerful muscle group.Whether you're a fitness enthusiast aiming to enhance your workout routine or someone new to fitnes...
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006 How Many Times a Week Do You Need To Workout?
Dive into an episode packed with insights as we explore one of the most common questions in fitness: "How many times a week should I work out?" Our hosts, leveraging their extensive knowledge in exercise physiology and nutrition, break down the components that should influence your workout frequency, such as fitness goals, individual lifestyle, current fitness level, and the type of workouts you enjoy.Whether you’re aiming for muscle gain, weight loss, improved endurance, or maintaining overa...
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005 Program Review - Dissecting the "Total Body Sweat" Workout
In the fifth installment of The Fitness Fiasco Podcast, Rob leverages his expertise as a university lecturer to evaluate a fitness influencer's program called "Total Body Sweat." He meticulously assesses each component of the program, from the warm-up to the cool-down, scrutinizing exercise selection, rest intervals, supersets, and the overall flow of the workout.Offering granular suggestions and broader critiques, Rob aims to provide practical improvements for the program while also highligh...