2 Dudes, 1 Barbell

Episode #31: NEAT and Swings


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On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes talk about NEAT (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis), Body Composition and Swings for Cardio - John explains why he is doing 500 swings per day and dudes explore the pros and cons of challenges

  • 00.34 - Adam and John describe what NEAT is (Non Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) - They delve into the importance of understanding your NEAT and how people typically increase it
  • 08.40 - Can you turn your fat into muscle? Unfortunately not, but you can use fat as energy to make muscle - The dudes talk this in relation to recomposition (increasing muscle and decrease fat)
  • 15.20 - John talks about the benefits of kettlebell swings and shares the story behind why he’s doing 500 swings per day
  • 24.52 - John sums up a study that looks at the oxygen cost of kettlebell swings - The dudes follow this by briefly exploring oxygen consumption and cardio alternatives
  • 29.06 - The dudes talk about the motivation of challenges, the value of having skin in the game, and the power of relatedness!
  • 41.00 - The dudes finish off with the risk of challenges and what is John going to do after 10,000 swings - Do you have any challenges for the dudes?


If you want a deeper dive into kettlebell swings check out Coach John's video - https://youtu.be/t1W1HXeOtbY

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2 Dudes, 1 BarbellBy Adam Hamilton and John Black