Ever wondered what actually goes on in the world of personal training beyond the gym selfies and fitness fads? In this episode of Trivia Tangents, I’m joined by Sulyn Harvey, a personal trainer living in Europe, to talk about all things health, wellness, and the science behind staying strong.

We kick things off with some fitness trivia (because of course we do 😏):

• Who was the real “Godfather of Fitness”?

• What’s the molecule that powers your every move?

• And how many calories are really in a pound of fat?

But as always, the trivia is just the start. Sulyn shares her journey from UC Davis to Germany, what inspired her to start her own online training business, and how she helps clients build healthier relationships with food, movement, and themselves.

Expect laughter, myth-busting, and a few spicy tangents (literally, she’s obsessed with mouth-numbing Sichuan food 🌶️).

🎧 Tune in for:

• Fitness facts that actually make sense

• Honest talk about the fitness industry

• Why your scale doesn’t tell the whole story

• And what real, sustainable health looks like

Links:

Sulyn’s business: Catalyst Coaching

Sulyn’s Instagram: @sulynharvey

Sulyn’s TikTok :@sulynharvey

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Chapters:

00:00 Introduction 

01:17 Meet Health & Fitness Coach, Sulyn

04:54 The Godfather Of Modern Fitness

08:23 Sulyn's Fitness Journey

16:31 Transitioning from In-Person to Online Coaching

24:14 Understanding Energy in the Body

28:17 Nutrition Beyond Calories

31:04 Reframing Food Relationships: 80/20 Rule

34:57 Cultural Perspectives on Diets

37:45 Quality of Food: US vs Europe

39:50 Lifestyle, Work-Life-Balance, Walkable Cities: US vs Europe

42:38 Szechuan Comfort Food

46:49 Understanding Weight Loss & Calories

48:08 Debunking Myths: The Scale and Body Fat Loss

51:20 The Importance of Muscle

56:00 The Misconception of Cardio vs. Strength Training (EPOC)

57:22 The Reality of Weight Loss Fads

01:00:13 Mindset and Self-Compassion in Your Fitness Journey

01:03:21 Conclusion