The Nick Bare Podcast 147: Top 5 Most Valuable Fitness Tips to Thrive
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Nov 10, 2025 Explore essential fitness wisdom from two decades of experience. Discover the crucial balance between strength and cardiovascular training for longevity. Learn how nutrition differs for performance versus aesthetics, and why flexible fueling is key. Uncover the importance of alternating hard and sustainable training seasons to avoid burnout and overtraining. Plus, redefine progress beyond just personal records, focusing on holistic wellness and balanced living!
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Strength And Endurance Are Complementary
- Strength and cardiovascular training complement each other and support longevity and quality of life.
- Nick Bare found his best health and performance when training about 50% strength and 50% endurance.
High Rocks Prep: The Ideal Balance
- Nick described his High Rocks prep that combined strength, zone-two runs, and HIIT circuits multiple times weekly.
- He called that prep the perfect balance and his preferred way to train when not racing.
Bodybuilding Prep Cost Strength And Well‑being
- Nick recounted his 2023 bodybuilding prep where he reached ~6% body fat but became weaker and felt awful.
- He described consuming 1,600–1,800 calories late in the prep and losing strength and aerobic capacity.
