#343 Rest days. Fitness in under 3 minutes

In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ...  Show more

In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2625: Harold Gibbons emphasizes the critical role of rest within workouts for optimal results. Harold explores how strategi ...  Show more

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2656: Discover the often-overlooked dangers of a sedentary lifestyle with insights from Kerry Ogden, who highlights how imm ...  Show more

Today I discuss advanced weight lifting techniques, how many sets per week, per muscle group is needed for hypertrophy, how quickly can you lose muscle and strength, how much volume is needed to maintain muscle mass and much more.  

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Benefits of Exercise: manage stress, gives you energy, brainpower, helps fight diseases, and more!

Form over weight

Rest days are crucial

Warming up is essential ...