I think where you and I sit is probably it's what most people would predict. These guys that are cyclists are sitting in zone two for many hours a week. So I think that the kind of where we're coming from is actually sort of in line with where a moderately active person would sit. We don't have metabolic syndrome, which is that's a positive frame. But even someone with metabolic syndrome who can is looking to improve their health, this is something that they would really want to think about in addition to obviously their nutrition.
Episode #239. Looking for simple, practical ways to improve your exercise regime and eat for better health? Coach Fritz Horstmann understands the difficulties of balancing health with a busy life, and joins me today to offer guidance on how you can do just that.
We discuss:
- Intro (0:00)
- Fritz’s Vegan Fitness Transformation (12:48)
- Combining Intuitive & Educated Eating (30:52)
- Fritz’s Coaching with Calorie Counting (42:04)
- Plant-Based Protein Sources (46:55)
- Bloating (55:32)
- Results in Fritz’s Program (57:43)
- Getting your steps in (1:09:08)
- Develop Habits for Success (1:11:01)
- How to get Motivated (1:19:18)
- Fritz’s Training Structure (1:24:38)
- Principles for Progress (1:30:04)
- Is Your Gym Program Working? (1:35:48)
- Protein Powder (1:38:03)
- Heart Disease & Animal Protein (1:52:30)
- IGF1 & Lactate Testing (1:58:21)
- Fritz’s Vegan Hat (2:07:50)
- Nutrient Supplements (2:11:44)
- Is Juicing Good for You? (2:17:37)
- Manage Cravings (2:21:46)
- Meal Prep vs Eating Out (2:30:59)
- Overrated / Underrated Claims (2:52:05)
- Outro (3:13:41)
To connect with Fritz Horstmann, join his community on Instagram. You can also visit his website to learn more about his coaching, and listen to his podcast, Plant Based Fitness Secrets.
Discover supporting studies and more insights in the full show notes.
Enjoy, friends.
Simon
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