Stronger Than Your Boyfriend Barpath Fitness

Having proper technique for strength training is very important, especially when you are starting out. In this episode of the podcast, we share some tips for you to keep in mind for strength training. Our tips apply to proper form and technique at the gym and how to create a solid program for yourself. This episode will set you up for success, especially if you’re new to strength training.
In this Episode, we talk about: 
BreathingWear Proper (or no) Footwear Proper FormWeight Selection: How to Choose IntensityMind Muscle ConnectionWarm Up Proper Programming Rest and Recovery Common Mistakes To Avoid Crafting An Ideal Workout Routine With Weights

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Question 1: What to do about stubborn arms? My clothes are starting to fit me better, but there is still fat on my arms..


Question 2: What are the differences between the band and cable machine when doing woodchops?


Question 3: What iPhone app do you use to track workouts?
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In today’s episode of the podcast, we asked our Facebook group members what their biggest gym pet peeves were and we received a lot of responses. So, we have an entire episode of ranting about your biggest pet peeves at the gym. This episode is not only relatable, but is also a nice refresher on how to be a decent person at the gym. 


We go over: 
Basic Gym Etiquette Everyone Should KnowDon't Get In A Lifter's WayStay Out Of A Lifter's ViewDon't Distract A LifterDon't Destroy EquipmentUse The Right Bar Asking For SpottingDon't Do Curls In The Squat RackDon't Give Unsolicited Gym AdviceDon't Make Noise Or CurseDon't Drop WeightsDon't Stare Don't Talk On The PhoneEatingDress Appropriately

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Question 1: How do you approach nutrition and training with someone who has suffered from body dysmorphia?


Question 2: My goal is to lose 70# of total body weight while maintaining leg strength before bilateral knee replacement surgery 10 months from now. Do I stop upper body resistance training & do more cardio? Or will the amount of weight on my knees be the same at the same calorie deficit whether I strength train upper or bike more?


Question 3: What tips do you have when you’ve reached your goal weight and don’t want to continue losing more? I want to tone up and see some more muscle!
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This week’s episode is all FITNESS LINGO. Talk about bulking dirty vs. clean and we also go over cutting, toning, bro science, cardio bunnies and more. If you’ve ever wondered what the hell some gym lingo means, we are going to break it down in this episode. And if you have more suggestions, let us know in our Stronger Than Your Boyfriend facebook group. 


In this Episode we go over:
Dirty BulkingClean BulkingCuttingToningPRBro RepsBro ScienceCardio Bunnies SwoleDOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness)HIITDrop SetsEMOM1RMAnabolicAMRAPDeloadGainsROMSandbaggingTUT (time under tension)

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Question 1: I’m 3 months into strength training and I can’t make myself eat enough so I am burning all of the calories. My weight seems to be pretty low. What are tips on how to make yourself eat more?


Question 2: High reps with lower weight or low reps with higher weight? I’ve been doing the higher weight option for a while now, but curious what others have experienced mixing the two. 
Check out episode 157 Heavy Weight, Light Weight, and Everything in Between

Question 3: Has anyone noticed muscle loss on keto? I’ve noticed my body fat is going down slowly, but I am also losing muscle mass. How can I prevent muscle loss
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9505561/ 
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