EPISODE 14 | *FYI, this episode contains explicit language.* If you’ve ever found yourself in an exercise rut, this episode is for you! Shawn Vance—celebrity trainer and comedian—shares a TON of tips, re: weight lifting, high intensity interval training, regular ol’ cardio, protein shakes, nutrition...and more! Having trained some MAJOR A-list celebrities, Shawn is an authority on everything exercise- and diet-related. Trust me—you're gonna learn A LOT! Enjoy!!
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MINUTE-BY-MINUTE BREAKDOWN OF THE EPISODE:
4:30 - Shawn's journey from athletic/adventurous kid to college pole vaulter to the U.S. Army Special Forces to Equinox trainer to celebrity trainer
14:38 - The celebrity transformations Shawn is most proud of
17:33 - Steady-state cardio vs. high intensity interval training (HIIT) vs. resistance training: Which is best?
19:58 - Three kettlebell exercises that rock!
20:29 - Shawn's mentality, re: weight lifting and general exercise
22:25 - How to get the best workout on a spin bike
23:31 - What makes Shawn so successful as a personal trainer
25:09 - How often he does steady-state cardio, and what that actually means
26:44 - What about HIIT?
28:09 - Can you just lift weights?
28:58 - For resistance training, do you need to use actual weights/machines, or do weight-bearing exercises suffice?
30:53 - Shawn's thoughts on "leg day," "back day," etc.
33:19 - The ONE piece of equipment Shawn has been telling everyone to buy
34:08 - Resistance training musts if you want a "rockin' bod"
36:21 - Why "progressive overload" is important
38:19 - Is it better to do more reps with less weight or fewer reps with more weight?
39:59 - In a *dream* world, this is what Shawn would recommend every person do, re: their weekly exercise routine
41:56 - What about the popular "7-minute workouts"? Do they work?
43:55 - What should the person (like me!) who mainly exercises for heart/overall health—not to get "toned"—be doing?
46:03 - Shawn's advice to women who are afraid of getting "too bulky" if they start lifting weights
49:55 - His thoughts on diet vs. exercise when it comes to weight loss/maintenance
51:09 - Shawn's #1 diet tip for most people
55:29 - In his opinion, is breakfast the "most important meal of the day"?
56:55 - The power of mindset
1:00:12 - “Eating clean," according to Shawn
1:02:33 - Studies about hypnosis and different allergens
1:03:37 - Shawn's thoughts on intermittent fasting (to listen to my prior episode alllll about the topic, click here)
1:04:26 - His thoughts on protein shakes + "bro science"
1:11:02 - What percentage of the time is Shawn actually excited to work out?
LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]:
Types of equipment* Shawn mentions:
SkiErg
AirBike
Kettlebell set
Tonal wall system
Weighted sled
Pulley system
*NOTE: he doesn't endorse these specific brands; I just found links on Amazon for illustrative purposes
Comprehensive kettlebell workout:
Kettlebell Swing
Turkish Get Up
Bottom's Up
Other exercises* Shawn mentions:
Walking lunges
Bulgarian split squat
Glute bridges
*NOTE: he doesn't endorse these specific demonstrations of form; I just found links on YouTube for illustrative purposes
Fairlife milk
People/accounts Shawn loves:
Squat University's Instagram account
Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance by Kelly Starrett
For resistance training (and lots of FREE workouts!): Jim Stoppani, PhD
Ben Bruno's YouTube
Vitru LA
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