191. “The Resistance Training Revolution” with Sal Di Stefano

In today’s episode we have a special guest, Sal Di Stefano! Sal talks to us about his new book, The Resistance Training Revolution. He tells us about how the book went from idea, to taking form, where the inspiration came from, and shares with us incredibly useful tips and advice to help the average person succeed in their fat loss goals. The book can be found online and in stores, be sure to pick up a copy! Where to find Sal: Instagram: @MindPumpSal Facebook: Sal Di Stefano Mindpumpmedia.com TheResistanceTrainingRevolution.com Join The NXTXLVL Show Private Forum! https://www.facebook.com/groups/199807844615950/?ref=share Follow us on Instagram: @thenxtlvlshow @jonalvafitness @primeandglory @mikenillespt Timestamps: (Intro) Sal Di Stefano! (2:05) How Sal came to write a book, and what the process was like (4:15) Who the book is written for and why (8:04) What resistance training is, and isn’t (9:35) On the topic of obesity and it’s effects (13:54) Exercise frequency (15:17) Where fitness information comes from (16:49) Why the book is for trainers, too (19:24) Why Cardio sucks for fat loss (24:12) Resistance training for fat loss (31:00) The true range of resistance training (32:34) Doug Egge’s transformation (34:01) Why a fast metabolism is good (36:48) Benefits in hormone levels (40:03) Common misconceptions (44:43) How to achieve consistent, sustainable results (49:45) The beauty in simplicity (52:33) Picking the right “challenging” (55:41) Motivation and hype sucks for sustainability (1:00:24) How the book can help trainers (1:03:32) How the book approaches nutrition (1:07:14) Changing the value of food (1:13:07) Discipline and how to develop it (1:15:56) Perceived value (1:17:38) A message to trainers (1:18:49) Lightning Round! (1:24:57) Outro - Dad jokes