Habits and Hustle

Episode 508: Those Fitness Trends Are Failing You with Liron Kayvan

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Dec 5, 2025
Liron Kayvan is a NASM-certified fitness instructor and personal trainer with over a decade of coaching experience. In this conversation, Liron tackles the allure of viral fitness trends, highlighting how they often distract from foundational workouts that truly yield results. He emphasizes the importance of heavy weights, structured cardio, and varying intensity to overcome plateaus. Additionally, Liron discusses the challenges of nutrition, suggesting that understanding cravings can help manage diet better. It's a no-nonsense guide to effective fitness!
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ADVICE

Prioritize Proven Workouts Over Trends

  • Avoid chasing every viral workout and prioritize proven methods like heavy weights and structured cardio.
  • Vary intensity and incline to prevent plateaus and progressively overload over time.
ANECDOTE

Reel About Trendy 'Wackadoo' Workouts

  • Jennifer describes a viral reel mocking middle-aged women trying every weird class instead of traditional workouts.
  • She admits being a 'victim' too and still enjoys trampolines and swings in moderation.
ADVICE

Change Treadmill Variables To Avoid Plateaus

  • Vary incline, speed, and duration instead of repeating the same treadmill routine to limit plateaus.
  • Increase difficulty gradually over weeks rather than every session to ensure progressive overload.
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