Lowering the Barrier

Alex Thieme
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Lowering the Barrier

There is SO much information on fitness and nutrition out there - and I get it - did we really need ANOTHER guy making a podcast? I hear ya. But here's the thing - most of the fitness/nutrition information out there is just noise. The average person who wants to get in shape doesn't need more noise - they need clarity. They need it to be easier. They need a lower barrier to entry. And that's what this podcast is - an attempt to lower the barrier to fitness.

  1. AUG 14

    20: Our Birth Story

    In this episode, we talk about our birth story. Rather, Milo’s birth story. From pregnancy, to induction, an ER visit, and life with Milo. We also answered some listener questions. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 5:00 The birth story 46:15 Postpartum 57:30 Life with Milo 58:45 Q&A LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    1h 20m

  2. JUL 6

    19: What is metabolism? How does it adapt? Can you "boost" it?

    In this episode, we talk about metabolism. What is it? Does it change over the years? Can you “boost” it? Is yours broken?! All that - and more. Enjoy. 0:00 Intro 5:45 What are we watching lately 6:15 Pregnancy update 12:30 What is metabolism? 20:30 What is metabolic adaptation? 27:30 Is your metabolism to blame for weight gain (or lack of weight loss)? 33:50 Can you reverse diet to make your next fat loss phase easier? 35:50 Herman Pontzer metabolism study 36:40 Doubly labeled water 39:10 Methods to “boost your metabolism” LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    50 min

  3. JUN 4

    18: The Beginner's Blueprint

    In this episode, we provide a step by step guide to fitness. This is basically a beginner’s guide in the form of a podcast. Nutrition targets, how to adjust them, workouts, daily movement, goals, and much more. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 5:51 How to change your weight 12:06 How to set up your nutrition targets 28:20 How to monitor data and make adjustments 37:40 Getting started with lifting 47:50 Daily movement and step goals 57:30 Interactive / step-by-step portion LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    1h 7m

  4. MAY 28

    17: Worst 5 Supplements

    In this episode, we talk about our worst 5 supplements along with honorable mentions. These aren’t necessarily supplements you MUST avoid but rather supplements that likely don’t have a benefit that is worth the cost. 0:00 Intro 2:55 Announcement 10:45 Greens Powder 17:50 Colostrum 29:50 Collagen (slightly changed my opinion on this) 39:50 Fat-burners 45:20 BCAAs 46:50 Honorable mentions AG1 / Supplement Overview: https://derekberes.substack.com/p/greenwashing-supplements?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2 Collagen Systematic Review: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30681787/ Collagen Synthesis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27852613/ Fat Burners Meta-Analysis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33427571/ LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    49 min

  5. APR 30

    16: Top 5 Supplements

    In this episode, we talk about our top 5 recommended supplements along with honorable mentions. I’m pretty swamped with work lately so this is the entire summary. Enjoy! 0:00 Intro 3:30 Free webinar 6:10 What we’ve been watching 8:25 Disclaimer 9:00 General supplement Q&A 14:30 First supplement 27:50 Second supplement 36:05 Third supplement 42:30 Fourth supplement 46:00 Fifth supplement 48:50 Honorable mentions Magnesium status: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30200431/ LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    56 min

  6. APR 23

    15: Michelle Yates - Emotional Eating, Binge, Intuitive Eating, and Mario Kart(?)

    In this episode, Alex and Matti talk to Michelle Yates - a registered dietitian with a specialty in emotional and binge eating. We cover the differences between emotional eating vs disordered eating vs eating disorders. We also talk about intuitive eating and the Health At Every Size movement - what did they get right and what did they get wrong? Finally, we explore the perplexing reality that Michelle is still using a Nintendo Wii for her Mario Kart adventures. 0:00 Intro 1:34 Michelle still uses a Nintendo Wii? 2:15 Alex’s Nintendo Wii story 8:25 How did Michelle get started? 20:00 What sets Michelle’s program apart from other programs? 27:10 What role does social media play for Michelle? 38:20 Occasional binge eating vs binge eating disorder 44:40 What are the signs somebody should seek professional help vs. implementing healthy practices on their own? 48:14 What does a healthy approach to body image and goals look like in or after recovery? 54:55 How do you utilize intuitive eating and what are the drawbacks of implementing it with clients? Where does intuitive eating fall short? 1:00:20 The Health At Every Size movement - what are they getting right and wrong? 1:08:35 What are common factors that contribute to the development of Binge Eating Disorder? 1:16:10 How can we develop healthy coping mechanisms for emotional challenges, moving away from food as the primary tool? 1:22:50 Social media trends like “oatzempic” - how do they add to the confusion of weight loss? 1:29:40 Where to find Michelle and how to work with her Michelle’s Links: Website: https://yatesnutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yatesnutrition/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yatesnutrition?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yatesnutrition LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    1h 33m

  7. APR 16

    14: Trevor Zierke - The Virtual Chiro Who Rarely Cracks Backs

    In this episode, we talk to Trevor Zierke - a chiropractor who works with clients virtually. Trevor is a very unique chiropractor in the sense that 99% of his treatments don’t involve actually doing chiropractic adjustments. An audience of over 240k followers trust Trevor to call out BS and give practical advice, especially revolving around pain management (including lower back pain). Whether you currently deal with back pain, you’re just curious about how virtual chiropractic works, or you want to know what chiropractic red flags to look out for - we’ve got you covered. Enjoy the episode. 0:00 Intro 4:25 Virtual chiropractor - how did you get that started? 17:32 Your viral post calling your profession a scam - how did that pan out? 23:30 Chiropractor red flags to look out for 29:10 What changes would you ideally make to the chiropractic field? 39:10 What role do manual adjustments play for you? 49:00 Should people see a chiropractor or physical therapist? 53:40 Are bulging discs a cause for concern? 58:00 Is ‘perfect posture’ overblown? Should we worry about it? 1:02:00 Acupuncture - helpful or placebo? 1:07:30 Is the RICE method outdated? 1:14:20 If somebody hurt their back on a deadlift, how do you build back - physically and mentally? 1:21:52 Where to find and how to work with Trevor Trevor’s Links: Website: https://atxrehabandperformance.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trevor.zierke/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trevorzierke_dc?lang=en Link in Bio: https://linktr.ee/trevor.zierke LINKS Website: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness Join my email list: https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you! Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.

    1h 24m

  8. APR 2

    13: Q&A - Should I take Ozempic? CGMs for everyone? Best “mom” workout split? And much more.

    In this episode, we answer questions asked by Instagram followers! Lots of fun questions including our input on Ozempic, best workout splits for a busy mom, why shouldn’t everyone use a CGM, and much more! We’ll plan to do these episodes every 4-8 weeks. I also have a weekly Q&A every Wednesday on my Instagram. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:57 Why not CGMs for everyone? 12:03 Any difference between B Stance RDL and regular RDL? 13:23 Any muscle difference between reverse lunge and bulgarian split squats? 15:18 Should I take Ozempic? 22:45 Best busy mom workout split? 30:08 Can exercise reduce visceral fat? How? 33:27 Best exercises for 67 year old woman? 36:09 What is Alex’s training split? 40:07 Rest days - how many and when? 45:15 Can amino acid supplements be helpful? 49:10 Should you track non-starchy vegetables? 51:21 Lego questions 53:46 How does Forward Forever adapt to people with different conditions? 55:22 How does someone get past using food for comfort? 56:17 Is it safe that I eat 80-100g of fiber? 56:59 Can I have body composition changes at maintenance? 58:24 Is it counter-productive to do sprints after a leg workout? References: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27213481/

    1h 1m
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There is SO much information on fitness and nutrition out there - and I get it - did we really need ANOTHER guy making a podcast? I hear ya. But here's the thing - most of the fitness/nutrition information out there is just noise. The average person who wants to get in shape doesn't need more noise - they need clarity. They need it to be easier. They need a lower barrier to entry. And that's what this podcast is - an attempt to lower the barrier to fitness.

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    Alex Thieme
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  • Episodes
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