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Ep 4: The Truth about Metabolism, Cardio, and Fat Loss
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
Ep 4: The Truth about Metabolism, Cardio, and Fat Loss
FromWits & Weights | Nutrition, Lifting, Muscle, Metabolism, & Fat Loss
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29 minutes
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
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Podcast episode
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Today we’re focusing on the “calories out” side of energy balance with a discussion of metabolism, as well as whether and how we can manipulate this “calories out” side of the equation.We will not discuss diet or nutrition, which is the “calories in” side of the equation. Stay tuned for the next episode. In the meantime, understanding metabolism and especially how to accurately calculate your own energy expenditure sets the foundation for a sustainable approach to diet later on.In today’s episode, we cover:What is metabolism in the context of your total daily energy expenditure?How to estimate your expenditure, which will be useful later for weight managementWhether it’s possible change your baseline metabolism, both short- and long-termThe truth about cardio and its effect on metabolism and fat lossA more efficient, sustainable way to burn fatTimestamps:00:31 - Energy balance and metabolism05:35 - Does more activity really burn more calories?08:44 - Measuring your daily expenditure16:59 - A surprising way to CHANGE your metabolism21:07 - The truth about lots of cardio24:03 - The optimal way to burn fat25:12 - New segment! "The Internet Gets It Wrong Again"27:25 - Recap and upcoming episodesRELATED LINKSBurn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How We Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight, and Stay Healthy by Herman Pontzer, PhDMacroFactor app for food logging and calculating expenditure (use code "WITSANDWEIGHTS" to extend free trial to 14 days)? Win a prize by taking our Listener Survey! ? Support the show? Apply for 1-on-1 coaching!?? Schedule a FREE results breakthrough call with Philip? Join our Facebook community for accountability, live training/Q&As, & free challenges✉️ Join the FREE email list with insider strategies, bonus content, and exclusive articles!? Try MacroFactor for free with code WITSANDWEIGHTS. The only food logging app that adjusts to your metabolism!? Enjoyed this episode? Share it on social and follow/tag @witsandweights? Love the podcast? Leave a 5-star review? Send a Q&A voicemail
Released:
Nov 30, 2021
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