Chasing Clarity: Health & Fitness Podcast BUILDING A LEAN BODY FOR LIFE: THE TRAINING, CARDIO & MOVEMENT BLUEPRINT | EP. 179
Sep 10, 2025
Learn how to build and maintain a lean body year-round by prioritizing muscle through resistance training. Discover the lesser-known importance of NEAT as a metabolism booster and how to incorporate cardio effectively for long-term results. Explore sustainable strategies that avoid extreme diets while allowing you to enjoy food. Uncover the concept of high energy flux, which helps you eat more without gaining weight. This podcast dives into practical tools and techniques for achieving a healthy physique.
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Muscle Drives Metabolic Rate
- Muscle is metabolic currency and strongly predicts daily calorie burn.
- More fat-free mass raises maintenance calories and eases long-term leanness.
Prioritize Progressive Resistance
- Do prioritize progressive resistance training to build and preserve lean mass.
- Train with the intent to gain muscle rather than just to reduce weight or chase fatigue.
Muscle Gives You A Bigger Food Budget
- More muscle creates a larger energy budget, letting you eat more while staying lean.
- That buffer increases dietary flexibility and reduces chronic restriction.