The hosts dive into the significance of fitness for developers and share their personal journeys, highlighting obstacles faced in 2019. They discuss innovative workout techniques, like high-intensity interval training and kettlebell exercises, while emphasizing proper form. Nutrition takes center stage with practical meal prep tips and strategies for healthy eating with families. The conversation also touches on the role of supplements and the refreshing joy of kombucha, making this a comprehensive guide to balancing health and productivity.
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Scott's Fitness Journey
Scott experimented with various weightlifting routines and experienced setbacks due to a tailbone injury.
He found a full-body workout that has been effective and uses a weight belt for better form.
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Scott's Workout Routine
Scott follows a 7-day workout split focusing on different muscle groups each day, including chest/triceps, back/biceps, shoulders, and legs.
He alternates abs and leg development exercises and consistently adds weight to his lifts.
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Wes's Workout Routine
Wes discusses his workout routine, focusing on chest, back, and legs three days a week.
He incorporates cardio finishers, or "blasters," to maximize his workouts and targets specific muscle groups.
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Show Notes
4:42 - Past year reflections
Scott
Tried several different lifting
Breaking didn’t happen as much, so my cardio took a hit
I finally found a full body plan / bro split that has been very effective
Weight belt has really helped my form
Wes
Overcommitted in 2019
Feeling great - physically
Gained about 12 pounds past where I want to be - rough year!
Noticeable loss in energy when I don’t hit the gym
DevLifts since November
Cardio / HIIT up
12:15 - What we’re doing now
Scott
4 day split
Chest/Triceps
Back/biceps
Shoulders
Legs
Abs every day
Wes
3 days a week
Set A - Chest and back
Set B - Legs and chest
Set C - Legs and back
Cardio finisher (BLASTERS)
At home helpers
Kettle bells
Foam roller
30:32 - Nutrition
Scott
Nothing too hardcore, salads for lunch - not religiously though
Good dinners
IF occasionally (e.g. not eating before 10 and not eating after dinner snacks)
Desert items allowed
Wes
Macro Tracking - still want to enjoy things
Low Carb
High on veggies
Brussel sprouts
Green beans
Salads
Chickpeas
Olives
Still super into fermentation, crunchy + sour + fizzy + spicy
No sweets either
Beer is my downfall
41:04 - Supplements
Scott
Not doing anything right now other than high quality protein
On meds for nerve damage
Probiotic
Fish Oil
Psylluim husk
Wes
Megafood Men’s Once Daily Multivitamin - they are natural and organic, empty stomach
Magnesium
Fish Oil
Lions Mane
Ashwagandha
Shilajit
53:49 - Year Looking Forward
Scott
New gym remodel going to help life
Yoga once twice a week
Breaking once a week
Lifting every day
Stretching every day
VR Gaming (I burned 400 cals last night playing Super Hot)
Goals to dead lift 350, weighted GHR, continue to progress at current rate
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