March 24, 2025

Ep. 301 Q&A - Weight Set Points, Training for Endurance, The Impact of Cardio on Muscle Building, and Eating Habits - The Coaches Roundtable

32 minutes

Summary:

In this episode of The Chasing Health Podcast, Chase and Chris dive into a variety of topics, from overcoming food cravings to training for endurance in everyday activities. They discuss why so many people struggle with simple meals and how our taste buds have been conditioned to prefer highly processed foods.

They also break down the idea of the body’s "set point" in weight loss, explaining why hitting a plateau is normal and how to break through it. Plus, they tackle the balance between cardio and strength training—does cardio after lifting really impact muscle growth?

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your fitness journey or wondered how to train for real-life stamina, this episode is for you!

Chapters:

(00:00) Welcome Back & Travel Plans
(02:22) Why Simple Meals Feel So Hard
(04:39) How Our Eating Habits Are Shaped by Childhood
(09:32) The Rise of Convenience Food & Its Impact
(11:21) Understanding Set Points & Plateaus in Weight Loss
(20:51) Training for Real-Life Endurance
(26:33) Does Cardio After Lifting Affect Muscle Growth?
(30:54) Closing Thoughts & How to Submit Questions

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