Hacking Your Health

Episode 111: Understanding the Math of Fitness: Calories, Muscle Gain, and Lifestyle Transformations


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Are you ready to revolutionize your understanding of fitness and nutrition? Brace yourself for an enlightening discussion with us as we dissect a study by Dr Layne Norton, revealing the math behind caloric surplus or deficit and its influence on our fitness goals. As we share our personal fitness journeys, we'll also guide you on the best utilization of calorie calculators. Buckle up for an exciting account of our encounter with WWE and WCW WWF superstar, Diamond Dallas Page, and learn how his transformative yoga program is reshaping lives.

Interested in how to build muscle while on a calorie deficit? We take you through the importance of overhead tricep extensions and mechanical drop sets. Our conversation then takes a detour as we talk about the upcoming Phoenix event, attracting interest from 41 fitness enthusiasts, and the significance of sleep in optimizing training. Navigate through the weight gain maze as we delve into the importance of understanding our bodies' responses to calories, setting realistic expectations, and making minor adjustments to calorie intake.

As we round off our discussion, we tackle the management of Hyper Reactive Glycemia and the necessity of understanding how our bodies react to sugar and nourishment. Uncover the role of protein in our diet and its impact on our health. In a surprising twist, we touch on the influence of tribes and the lurking danger of gambling addiction, emphasizing the value of supportive communities and the rewards of delayed gratification. Listen in as we emphasize the significance of lifestyle transformations and share our personal stories and effective methods of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Embark on this enlightening journey with us and equip yourself with valuable tips for your fitness journey!

Links and bits:

Layne Norton - Can you build muscle at maintenance?
Our very own, Hacking your Health - TDEE calculator

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