

Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition
Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health.Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life.This podcast is designed for those passionate about diet, fitness, and nutrition. It’s your go-to source for practical advice on managing your diet, improving your fitness, and understanding nutrition. Each episode offers actionable steps to foster a healthier lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of diet, fitness, and nutrition in achieving optimal health.Listen now, and become an OLD friend--your optimal life awaits...
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Jan 22, 2023 • 11min
2014: The Donkey Kong Guide to Weight Loss by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness shares the Donkey Kong guide to weight loss.Episode 2014: The Donkey Kong Guide to Weight Loss by Steve KambSteve Kamb started exercising back in high school without really knowing what he was doing. Through high school and college, he made every training mistake known to man and got zero results. It wasn’t until he graduated college and learned the right way to train that he started to see positive changes.He's a nerd, but likes fitness… so why not combine the two and turn life into one giant video game?And thus, in the fall of 2009, NerdFitness.com was born!The original post is located here: https://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/the-donkey-kong-guide-to-weight-loss/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 21, 2023 • 10min
2013: Why Exercising With Limited Mobility is Advantageous by DIYActive
The DIYActive team shares why exercising with limited mobility is advantageousEpisode 2013: Why Exercising With Limited Mobility is Advantageous by DIYActiveDIY Active's mission is to help people stay fit and active no matter where they are and no matter what life demands of them. They believe that being active can and should be fun, and that you can live a healthy life the way you want. Their sustainable approach to fitness doesn't require travel time, fees, or even social skills.The original post is located here: https://diyactive.com/why-exercising-with-limited-mobility-is-advantageous/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 20, 2023 • 9min
2012: Q&A - Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 2012: Q&A - Is It Bad to Eat the Same Thing Every Day?Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023 • 11min
2011: How Do I Warm-Up For Heavy Lifting AND Rotating Your Crops by Mark Fisher
Mark Fisher of Mark Fisher Fitness shares two short posts covering how to warm up for heavy lifting and rotating your cropsEpisode 2011: How Do I Warm-Up For Heavy Lifting AND Rotating Your Crops by Mark FisherMark Fisher Fitness helps people who hate gyms find a fitness home they actually love. They offer classes, semi-private training, and six week transformation programs. Whether you've tried everything and never found a love match, or never even been to a gym at all, look no further.The original posts are located here: https://markfisherfitness.com/how-to-warm-up-for-heavy-lifting/ & https://markfisherfitness.com/rotating-your-crops/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 18, 2023 • 12min
2010: The Best Food For Muscle Recovery & Reducing DOMS by Jessica Spendlove
Jessica Spendlove shares the best food for muscle recoveryEpisode 2010: The Best Food For Muscle Recovery & Reducing DOMS by Jessica SpendloveJess Spendlove is one of Australia's most respected and experienced Sports Dietitians. Over the last decade, she has accumulated more than 30 seasons in various professional team sports, world record holders, Olympic athletes and many corporate organisations, schools and active adolescent athletes.Jess became a dietitian after being an active adolescent herself. She saw a Sports Dietitian when she was 13, doing lots of training but unintentionally under fuelling which was resulting in various injuries, a poor immune system, plateaus in performance and growth. Safe to say everything got sorted out quick smart, and the rest is history.The original post is located here: https://www.jessicaspendlove.com/media-articles/2022/5/14/the-best-food-for-muscle-recovery-amp-reducing-domsVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 17, 2023 • 10min
2009: Hire a Coach to Fast Track Results by Lea Genders
Lea Genders talks about the value of hiring a coachEpisode 2009: Hire a Coach to Fast Track Results by Lea GendersLea Genders is a NASM certified personal trainer, running coach, nutrition habits coach and fitness blogger. She helps you fast track your own running and healthy lifestyle journey. She helps runners get stronger, perform better and reduce injury-risk with her runner-specific strength training program. The original post is located here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/hire-a-coach-to-fast-track-results-coaches-need-coachesVisit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 16, 2023 • 11min
2008: Meal Prep Like A Pro: A Personal Trainer’s Secrets by Rachel Trotta
Rachel Trotta helps you meal prep like a proEpisode 2008: Meal Prep Like A Pro: A Personal Trainer’s Secrets by Rachel TrottaRachel Trotta is a certified personal trainer, fitness nutritionalist, and health writer living in Red Bank, New Jersey, and helping clients all over the world. She loves helping women transform their habits and their relationships to themselves, to help them achieve long-lasting results.The original post is located here: https://racheltrotta.com/fitness/meal-prep/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2023 • 10min
2007: PS: The Less You Spend, The Less You Need To Earn by J. Money
J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy reminds us that the less we spend, the less we need to earn.Episode 2007: PS: The Less You Spend, The Less You Need To Earn by J. MoneyJ. Money is a 6’1, hyperactive, rock a ‘hawk who loves drinking beer, blaring hip-hop, talking about money, and now playing with his two adorable baby boys.He tracked his expenses for 3 months, made a budget, read some books, and stumbled into personal finance blogging and idea sharing, randomly turning BudgetsAreSexy.com into his full time “real job” a few short years later--14 million views later!The original post is located here: https://www.budgetsaresexy.com/the-less-you-spend-the-less-you-need-to-earn/Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 15, 2023 • 13min
2006: [Part 2] Is Sugar Bad For You And Does It Make You Fat? by JC Deen
JC Deen, owner of JCD Fitness, discusses if sugar is bad for you and if it makes you fat. Topics include de novo lipogenesis, debunking the misconception of sugar alone leading to fat gain, combination of fat and carbs contributing to fat storage, hiring challenges, and the importance of consistency and calorie deficit for fat loss.

Jan 14, 2023 • 12min
2005: [Part 1] Is Sugar Bad For You And Does It Make You Fat? by JC Deen
JC Deen, owner and creator of JCD Fitness, discusses if sugar is bad for you and makes you fat in this podcast. He challenges the negative perception of sugar, explores different types of sugars and their breakdown in the body, explains the rarity of converting sugar to fat, and talks about the challenges of avoiding sugar completely in foods.