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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Oct 4, 2023 • 12min
2306: How To Motivate Yourself To Exercise by Rachel Trotta on Getting Into the Habit of Working Out
Rachel Trotta, a certified personal trainer and fitness nutritionalist, shares practical tips on how to motivate yourself to exercise. She talks about shortening the timeline, relaxing standards, leveraging small opportunities, establishing 'when then' rules, habit stacking, and creating consistent environments. She also emphasizes the importance of forming exercise habits, setting short-term milestones, and making the healthy choice the easy choice.
Oct 3, 2023 • 9min
2305: 5 Exercise Excuses Debunked by Lea Genders on Holding Yourself Accountable to Getting in Better Shape
Lea Genders, a certified personal trainer and fitness blogger, debunks 5 exercise excuses by offering alternatives like home workouts and online resources. She emphasizes the importance of self-honesty, believing in oneself, and finding time for exercise. Lea also talks about leading by example, involving children in exercise, and making choices that align with goals. She encourages treating exercise as self-care and finding ways to fit in quick workouts throughout the day.
Oct 2, 2023 • 9min
2304: 5 Ways Minimalism Can Help Your Wellness by Melani Schweder with No Sidebar on How Clutter Affects Your Health
Wellness expert Melani Schweder discusses the benefits of minimalism for overall wellness, including its impact on chronic illness. She explores the positive effects of decluttering and redefining priorities on health. Melani also shares five ways in which minimalism can improve wellness, such as creating more time and money for health and relationships, reducing mental stress, and promoting relaxation. Living with intention and clarity supports healing and overall well-being.
Oct 1, 2023 • 9min
2303: Learning How To Eat by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Intentional Eating & Healthy Nutrition Habits
Ross Enamait of Ross Training provides a lesson on how to eat, emphasizing the impact of junk food consumption and the importance of cooking and informed food choices. He also explores the concept of intuitive eating and fueling the body for optimal performance.
Oct 1, 2023 • 9min
2302: The New Old by Rosalyn Palmer on Aging and How to Stay Enthusiastic, Active and Healthy as You Get Older
Rosalyn Palmer, an emotional wellbeing expert and hypnotherapist, discusses the changing attitudes towards aging and the importance of embracing the natural process. She explores positive representation of aging by beauty brands, multi-generational participation in activities, and breaking through limiting beliefs about aging.
Sep 30, 2023 • 11min
2301: It Has Almost Nothing to Do With Food by Beth Wittig Clayton with Mark Fisher Fitness on Emotional Eating
In this podcast, Beth Wittig Clayton with Mark Fisher Fitness discusses emotional eating and the challenges of distinguishing physical and emotional hunger. She shares her personal journey of how emotional eating revealed deeper issues in her life and led to positive changes. The speaker emphasizes the role of emotional eating as a distraction from addressing deeper needs and cravings. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their relationship with food and prioritize their personal growth. The podcast also explores how high sugar, fat, and salt foods bring comfort and trigger good feeling hormones, and offers alternative ways to release dopamine and relax.
Sep 29, 2023 • 13min
2300: How to Continue Losing Weight - Reset Your Body's Preferred Weight Set Point
Exploring the concept of the body's preferred weight set point and how it affects weight management. Tips for breaking through weight loss plateaus by modifying diet or exercise. Importance of tracking food intake using apps to increase awareness and jump-start weight loss. Emphasizing the role of exercise in triggering weight loss, mentioning types of exercises and sponsors Indeed and Whole Foods Market.
Sep 28, 2023 • 11min
2299: 3 Tips For Slimmer Trimmer Abs by Andie Thueson on How to Get Washboard Abs
Guest Andie Thueson gives 3 tips for achieving slimmer, trimmer abs. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a food journal, consistently eating healthy and enjoyable foods, and training smart with a combination of muscle and cardio workouts.
Sep 27, 2023 • 12min
2298: Popular Myths About Compound Lifts Debunked By Science by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on How to Gain Mass
Christian Finn, an exercise scientist, debunks popular myths about compound lifts in this podcast. He provides evidence to support his arguments, including disproving the claim that hormone levels significantly impact muscle growth. Finn also addresses misconceptions about compound lifts and their effects on leg muscles and abs. He discusses the importance of variety and consistency in workouts for optimal muscle growth.
Sep 26, 2023 • 10min
2297: Cooking Tips for Eating to 100 by Dan Buettner of Blue Zones on Diets That Help You Live Longer
Dan Buettner, a Blue Zones researcher and author, shares cooking tips for eating to 100. He discusses culinary traditions in Blue Zones areas and their contribution to longevity, including key ingredients and cooking techniques. He also highlights the importance of herbs, fiber, and red wine in a plant-based diet. Additionally, Buettner emphasizes the significance of staying active, staying social, and eating a nutritious diet for better health and longevity.
