Personal Trainers React!

Drew and Jon talk about fitted shoes and common footwear misconceptions.

https://www.consumerreports.org/health-wellness/how-your-shoes-should-fit-a4426938353/

Drew and Jon talk about supplements; their benefits and their effects on intermittent fasting.

https://cartergood.com/diet-supplements/

Drew and Jon talk about the stages of back pain, and how exercise corresponds with each stage.

https://www.healthpartners.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-back-pain-is-serious/

Drew and Jon talk about how personal trainers set goals for their clients.

https://www.theptdc.com/your-smat-goals-are-stupid

Drew and Jon talk about the pros and cons of intermittent fasting.

https://www.webmd.com/diet/features/is_fasting_healthy#1

Drew and Jon talk about the first Olympic transgender athlete (weight lifting) and its implications for women's sports.

Drew and Jon talk about HIIT training, and why it's important to have exercise rules.

Drew is skeptical of HIIT, whereas Jon is excited to purchase equipment so his clients can do HIIT after strength training.

The downside of this article is that it cites questionable research.

We rate this article 2 out of 4: ⭐⭐

Drew & Jon read the news!

Drew and Jon discuss (a) how to treat Parkinson's Disease (b) the fitness industry rebounding from Coronavirus.

Drew and Jon talk about the future of fitness where robots are the new personal trainers.

We rate this article 4 out of 4: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Drew and Jon read Reddit! 

Drew and Jon debate the notion that those on the West coast are more health conscience. Is it because the West coast is more forward thinking (tech!) or are their exercise habits a way to deal with stress in a competitive work environment?

https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/ktmway/ive_noticed_several_silicon_valley_engineers_are/