Evidence-Based Fitness: A Scientific Approach to Achieving Your Health Goals w/ Layne Norton

The evidence-based fitness approach is all about cutting through the noise and focusing on what truly works when it comes to health and fitness, whether you want to develop muscle, reduce weight, or simply improve your general health. We may be confident that the decisions we make are based on proven methodologies, not just hype or marketing tricks, if we use scientific study and facts to guide our decisions.

Layne Norton is the founder of Biolayne, and is a well-known professional powerlifter and bodybuilding coach who has made significant contributions to the fitness industry. He was overweight as a child and teenager and struggled with body image issues. However, his passion for lifting weights helped him to transform his physique and build self-confidence and pursue a career in the fitness industry and help others achieve their goals. Layne offers approaches that emphasizes evidence-based practices and scientific research for people interested in fitness and nutrition, and he is known for his no-nonsense, straightforward style. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more!

Quotes:

• "The whole reason I started lifting weights was I felt maybe I'll stop getting bullied and get some attention from girls. but lifting weights, quite frankly, didn't help with either one of those things. But I fell in love with lifting weights." – Layne Norton
• "Most people are willing to do the work if you've got a guaranteed outcome. What are really tough for them to do is put in the work when there's no promise of an outcome." – Matt Brad
• "Rule number two in our house is to be a copycat. And that's exactly what that rule means is to follow the patterns of success that had been laid before you by other people who are doing things you want to do." – Layne Norton
• "Go to school for something that you are passionate about, and that you want to be educated on and that you want to learn about." – Layne Norton

Takeaways:

• The reasons we start a task may not be the reasons we end up enjoying it. It's important to remain open-minded and curious about the things we do, as we might end up finding a passion we never knew existed. If we approach new experiences with an open mind, we may be surprised at what we discover and fall in love with.
• It's easy to put in the work when we know there will be a positive outcome, but it's much harder to keep going when we're not guaranteed success. By being dedicated and persevering even when we're unsure of the outcome, we can learn and grow from the experience.
• Setting achievable goals and accomplishing them is a powerful way to build self-confidence. The more we achieve, the more confident we become in our abilities. By setting and achieving goals, we can increase our belief in ourselves and our ability to succeed.
• By studying the patterns of success of those who have come before us, we can increase our chances of success and avoid making mistakes. By following in the footsteps of those who have achieved what we want to achieve, we can gain valuable insight and knowledge to help us on our own path to success.

Conclusion:

Working hard is essential for gaining success in any endeavor. While there may be some exceptions, in general, the amount of effort we put into something is exactly proportionate to the results we obtain. Whether we're learning a new skill, starting a business, or improving our health, persistent effort and commitment to our goals are crucial. We may build discipline, enhance our talents, and achieve our goals by putting in the effort. In summary, hard work is the key to success.