The Workout Nerdout

Coach Julio discusses the proper length of rest to maximize gains from each workout.

Coach Julio talks about the length of rest between each set and how much is needed to optimize each set, breaks down the difference between conventional hip thrusts and Kas glute bridge, and the effectiveness of including Romanian deadlifts into a glute growth training program.

Coach Julio breaks down articles on the difference between weight loss and fat loss, how weight training may or may not be beneficial for women seeking to lose weight, and the advantages and disadvantages of meal delivery services.

Coach Julio reviews an article by Madeline Holcomb about weight loss as a health goal. The most common reason individuals join a new gym or hire a personal trainer is to lose weight, but is that the best reason for doing these things? Coach Julio breaks down the article and addresses the advantages and disadvantages of weight loss as a goal, along with advice on losing weight in the healthiest manner.

One of the top reasons people give up on reaching for their fitness goals is that they say it is due to a lack of motivation. While not discounting the value of motivation, is it the end all, be all that separates people from achieving success or failure, or is it something that can add a kick, but not a requirement.   

In "The Last Dance", Michael Jordan opened up about creating drama with opponents to serve as motivation in future match-ups, but was this truly what made him great?  

In this episode of the Workout Nerdout, Coach Julio steps away from the academia to give his opinion on reaching your fitness goals when motivation is lacking.

In this episode of the workout nerd out, Coach Julio dives deep into the world of fasted training. Commonly used by people that must deal with a sensitive stomach, fasted training has recently become one of the hottest weight loss fads. Proponents argue that the limited amount of carbohydrates remaining within the body may induce more fat utilization as an energy source, thus give an advantage in losing body fat. We will fact check this theory and also discuss how fasted training may affect one's workout performance.