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EPISODE · May 15, 2024 · 58 MIN

The 8 Biggest Fitness Lies

from The Better Basics Podcast · host Matt Stone and Dylan Waldhuetter

Hot Topic: "Do We Love Our Children?" - Scott Galloway's TED Talk There is TONS of misinformation out there. With the prevalence of social and short form media, it's never been easier to be misled into the wrong strategies and mindsets for fitness. Matt and Dylan debunk their 8 biggest fitness lies and discuss the nuance around each of them to dispel the myth and provide actionable things to do instead. 1) Strength training makes women bulky 2) It's possible to "tone" your muscles 3) Curls are the best way to build an impressive physique 4) Cardio is the best strategy for losing weight 5) Those with the best physiques are the experts in fitness 6) The only way to grow muscle is lifting heavier weights 7) No Days Off! 8) More exercise yields better results Q&A: 1) How do you deal with gym anxiety when you're first starting out?; 2) How do you tell a guy in the gym that you don't need their help?

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