Ep. 166: Answering the Questions Fitness Trainers Get Asked Most
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Medcan Fitness team leads Sean Trotman (left) and Stephanie Tzemis (right)
Fitness trainers are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to health and wellness. Here, Medcan fitness managers Anna Topali and Tyler Kerr lead some of our top trainers as they discuss science-based answers to the questions that come up again and again. Do women get bulky if they lift heavy weights? Will my sleep quality suffer if I work out at night? Is it OK to workout on consecutive days? Can I do cardio and resistance training on the same day? Is fasted cardio better for fat-loss, or is it dangerous to work out on an empty stomach? And how do I know the difference between that “good” sore feeling, and a sign that I’ve hurt myself? It’s all here—and more!
LINKS
You can get expert, personalized guidance from a trainer or book a personal training session by emailing fitness@medcan.com.
If you’re active on LinkedIn, connect with Medcan fitness manager Anna Topali or fitness team leads Hamza Khan, Simon Lim, Sean Trotman, or Stephanie Tzemis.
Read Can’t Hurt Me by Dave Goggins, mentioned by Sean Trotman in this episode.
Read some helpful articles on the questions covered in this episode:
Here's Why Lifting Heavy Weights Won't Make You Bulk Up in Shape.com
Health Debunked: Can You Target Fat Loss to Specific Body Parts? in GoodRX.com
When It's Okay to Work the Same Muscles Back to Back in Shape.com
The One Exercise You Should Never Do Before Bed in bestlifeonline.com
Does Fasted Cardio Really Burn More Fat? in OxygenMag.com
How To Tell The Difference Between Muscle Soreness And An Injury in Shape.com
INSIGHTS
Will women get bulky from weight training? According to team lead Hamza Khan, it’s all about “calories in, and calories out.” [3:27]
More than exercise, nutrition plays a key role in which parts of the body lose weight or become toned. [9:43]
Everyone carries their body fat in a slightly different way. It’s important to be realistic with goals and expectations for your body type. [11:30]
Simon Lim explains how hormone and stress levels can influence where body fat is stored in your body. [13:28]
If you can only work out on two days of the week, do it! That second work out makes a huge difference in the overall amount of exercise you’re getting. [15:27]
Doing a HITT workout or group sport at night might make it difficult for you to fall asleep. Something less intense like yoga, stretching or meditation might actually help you sleep well. [21:36]
The 75 Hard Challenge is a popular trend at the gym and online. Team lead Stephanie Tzemis explains why it could be dangerous. [25:30]
Having a recovery protocol and cooldown technique is important post-exercise, especially when you’re working out at night. [27:20]
Fasted cardio vs non-fasted cardio: which is best for you? The intensity of the cardio that you do on an empty stomach also matters. [28:16]
Soreness is a part of having an active lifestyle, but prolonged soreness or pain to the touch could mean that you have hurt yourself. [31:42]
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