2: Why Strength Training is The Fountain Of Youth

Our second episode spotlights one of Master Your Health’s co-founders, Christopher Rocchio. Chris Rocchio is the mastermind behind a lot of the research that goes into the shows. If he’s not at the gym or training a client, you’ll often find him reading the latest health literature and online research.  Chris Rocchio is a health coach that specializes in meal plans and training clients to hit their personal fitness goals. In the podcast, he lays out some of his methods and approaches to both of these topics, as well as covering supplementation, rest & recovery, and optimizing your nutrition. In this episode you’ll learn:  How he worked through an injury  Why he prioritizes strength training and the benefits including: Body composition Fat loss Fat-burning; pre-workout nutrition; storing fat  Post-Workout nutrition and timing your carb intake  Vitamins & supplements Essential Amino Acids, Whey Protein, Carnitine, Beta Alanine, Magnesium, Probiotics, Zinc Fish Oil - If you get a strong fishy burp after taking fish oil, it's most likely rancid. If you cut the geltab open and taste the oil, it should taste fresh & mild. Recovery  Don’t over-train and take rest days Sleep and growth hormone Inflammatory foods vs anti-inflammatory foods Alcohol and how you body prioritizes metabolizing the alcohol before it burns the food   Resources:  Study showing no overall difference between fasted vs fed workouts Chris’ post on Alcohol: https://www.instagram.com/p/BvHFojtgIyS/ Connect with with Chris here: @Chris.Rocchio_Fit