In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about fitness — how to stay in shape as a developer, nutrition, goals, and more!

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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
- Make cardio a thing
Wes
- Lose a Few Pounds + Energy + consistency
- Kettle Bells in office
- Consistent Gym before life takes a dive
- Lock down macros
- Stretches
- Less beer
- HIIT

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