On this episode, Ted and Patrick discuss the world of fitness, emphasizing the importance of body composition, weight training, and sustainable habits for longevity and quality of life. They share personal experiences with body image, fitness journeys, and the common mistakes people make when pursuing fitness goals. Enjoy!

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00:00 - Intro

01:01 - Preconceptions of fitness

01:55 - Being fat kids

03:16 - Your goals will change as you age

04:55 - How did you feel about your body in different periods?

07:11 - Everybody who can exercise should do it

08:41 - “Fit” for what?

10:00 - Looking better = attracting higher quality partners

11:13 - Living in a period with more information than ever

12:30 - Mistakes Patrick made starting out

14:59 - Ted’s fitness journey

16:46 - Combining diet and exercise = sustainable

18:14 - Find something you love doing, or that you love the results of doing

19:28 - Fitness changes your life + increases in mobility/flexibility

20:49 - Is Patrick a masochist? + Gamifying running

22:08 - What was Patrick eating?

23:40 - Way to change your diet + How bad breakfast can be

25:26 - Drinking and liquid calories

26:13 - Moderation and not having a magic pill

27:55 - fitness is a lifestyle - make it sustainable

29:41 - Patrick is evangelical about weight lifting

30:30 - How easy it is to find a program online

31:49 - Pat’s pet peeve- going through the motions at the gym

32:18 - Focus on improvement every workout

33:37 - Ted disagrees - you can be casual and see massive results

34:07 - Choosing a body style that you are looking for

35:15 - Different expectations as you age

37:04 - Massive gains when you start and maintaining on less than you think

38:32 - Ted’s ex and strength vs size

40:15 - The benefits of yoga and stretching

41:51 - The 3 pillars of fitness

42:57 - Improving your quality of life is the goal of fitness

43:42 - Back issues can ruin your life

44:05 - Fitness also helps you have a better sex life

47:15 - NEAT and gaining/losing weight after parenthood

48:25 - Gaining muscle and cardio + footballers after retiring

49:11 - Take the walking options and conscious snacking

50:33 - Don’t do something you hate - find what’s right for you

51:40 - Don’t be intimidated

53:21 - Find programs who have the same issues as you + Story time

55:19 - Your body is going to change

56:17 - Your goals will take time, get comfortable with the process

57:42 - Give yourself compliments as well

58:47 - Topics we will cover in the future

59:37 - Respect that past you has made an effort for future you

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