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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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Sep 6, 2022 • 10min
1857: 3 Mistakes Many People Make When Going Gluten-Free by Eric Leija
Eric Leija talks about 3 mistakes people make when going gluten-freeEpisode 1857: 3 Mistakes Many People Make When Going Gluten-Free by Eric LeijaEric Leija is an Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He coaches in Austin, Texas at the Onnit Gym. He specializes in kettlebell training courses but also incorporates other training tools and methods into his routines to get the most out of every session. He's been coaching for over three years but has been working out and living a fit lifestyle for over 12 years. The original post is located here: https://www.ericleija.com/3-mistakes-many-people-make-when-going-gluten-free/ Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comTo get a 5 days of unlimited access and an additional 20% discount on the annual subscription, join Shortform through my special link, shortform.com/healthInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 5, 2022 • 10min
1856: Do Calcium Supplements Reduce Fractures Risk? by Aidan Muir
Aidan Muir of Ideal Nutrition talks about whether or not calcium supplements reduce the risk of fracturesEpisode 1856: Do Calcium Supplements Reduce Fractures Risk? by Aidan MuirIdeal Nutrition is an in-person and online dietitian service based in Brisbane. Their biggest specialty is body composition improvement, with a focus on helping people gain muscle or lose fat.This has developed through their own interest in sports and strength training, with a particular focus on powerlifting, in combination with the experience gained working with clients. The original post is located here: https://www.idealnutrition.com.au/do-calcium-supplements-reduce-the-risk-of-fractures/ Indeed, the number one source of hires in the U.S., delivers 1.5x more hires than even internal referrals, according to TalentNest. Get started now at Indeed.com/HEALTH. Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.comTo get a 5 days of unlimited access and an additional 20% discount on the annual subscription, join Shortform through my special link, shortform.com/healthInterested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 4, 2022 • 9min
1855: If It's Important, Learn It Repeatedly by David Cain
David Cain of Raptitude on if it's important, learn it repeatedly.Episode 1855: If It's Important, Learn It Repeatedly by David CainDavid Cain is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human society and the internal human experience, and Raptitude became his megaphone for his thoughts about those things. It found an audience rather quickly and it's been central to his life ever since. In 2013, he left his day job to write full time.The original post is located here: https://www.raptitude.com/2018/01/if-its-important-learn-it-repeatedly/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

Sep 4, 2022 • 13min
1854: Why Mobility & Durability Is Important & Should Be Part of Your Workout Routine by Eric Leija
Eric Leija shares why mobility and durability are important and should be part of your workout routine. Episode 1854: Why Mobility & Durability Is Important & Should Be Part of Your Workout Routine by Eric LeijaEric Leija is an Onnit Academy Senior Kettlebell Coach. He coaches in Austin, Texas at the Onnit Gym. He specializes in kettlebell training courses but also incorporates other training tools and methods into his routines to get the most out of every session. He's been coaching for over three years but has been working out and living a fit lifestyle for over 12 years. The original post is located here: https://www.ericleija.com/why-mobility-durability-is-important-should-be-part-of-your-workout-routine/Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Sep 3, 2022 • 11min
1853: Glute Pain: Is Your Piriformis To Blame AND When Tight Hamstrings Aren’t What They Seem by Kate Galliett
Kate Galliett shares two short posts about managing glute pain and tight hamstringsEpisode 1853: Glute Pain: Is Your Piriformis To Blame AND When Tight Hamstrings Aren’t What They Seem by Kate GalliettKate Galliett has been a coach of movement and strength for 16 years. She is an expert at helping others unlock their True Nature and tap into their full potential through movement, fitness, body re-patterning, and mindset. She began as a trainer in a local gym during her college years and has had a wide array of experiences in the fitness, coaching, and entrepreneurship realms.The original post is located here: https://fitforreallife.com/2015/03/glute-pain-is-your-piriformis-is-to-blame/ & https://fitforreallife.com/2014/12/when-tight-hamstrings-arent-what-they-seem/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Sep 2, 2022 • 11min
1852: Q&A - Preventing Damage When Bulking & Cutting
Ask Dr. Neal your question about health, nutrition, diet, fitness, and more here:http://OLDPodcast.com/askor call: 614-568-3643Episode 1852: Q&A - Preventing Damage When Bulking & CuttingZocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Sep 1, 2022 • 12min
1851: Why Exercise is the Least Important Part of the Equation by Steve Kamb
Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness talks about why exercise is the least important part of the equationEpisode 1851: Why Exercise is the Least Important Part of the Equation 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/why-exercise-is-the-least-important-part-of-the-equation-and-a-camp-nerd-fitness-update/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Aug 31, 2022 • 9min
1850: How Can Swimming Improve Your Yoga Routine by DIYActive
The DIYActive team talks about how swimming can improve your yoga routineEpisode 1850: How Can Swimming Improve Your Yoga Routine 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/how-can-swimming-improve-your-yoga-routine/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Aug 30, 2022 • 9min
1849: [Part 2] Fitness Goal Setting: The Importance of Knowing Your "Why" by Elly McGuinness
Elly McGuinness talks about fitness goal setting. This is part 2 of 2.Episode 1849: [Part 2] Fitness Goal Setting: The Importance of Knowing Your "Why" by Elly McGuinnessElly is a holistic health coach, online fitness coach and author who believes that food is medicine and knows that your results come from what you do most of the time, not some of the time. While she leans towards natural medicine, she recognizes that an integrative approach is often the most positive way forward. She helps clients take control of adrenal fatigue, depression, insomnia, stress, IBS and chronic fatigue.The original post is located here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/knowing-your-why/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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

Aug 29, 2022 • 10min
1848: [Part 1] Fitness Goal Setting: The Importance of Knowing Your "Why" by Elly McGuinness
Elly McGuinness talks about fitness goal setting. This is part 1 of 2.Episode 1848: [Part 1] Fitness Goal Setting: The Importance of Knowing Your "Why" by Elly McGuinnessElly is a holistic health coach, online fitness coach and author who believes that food is medicine and knows that your results come from what you do most of the time, not some of the time. While she leans towards natural medicine, she recognizes that an integrative approach is often the most positive way forward. She helps clients take control of adrenal fatigue, depression, insomnia, stress, IBS and chronic fatigue.The original post is located here: https://ellymcguinness.com/blog/knowing-your-why/ Zocdoc is a FREE app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. Go to Zocdoc.com/OHD 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