Ben Bruno is a Los Angeles-based fitness expert and celebrity trainer with more than 15 years of experience. He has published and/or been featured in over 200 articles in publications like Men’s Health, Women’s Health, Sports Illustrated, and ESPN.
What you'll learn from this episode:
Fitness myths, such as the belief that women will become bulky from lifting weights and that high reps tone while low reps build muscle, are common. Using the term "toning" to mean building muscle is acceptable, but it's important not to overdo it.
It takes 8-10 weeks of training to start seeing results, and why Ben typically uses the ratio of 2:1 shoulder-to-chest for the look that most men currently want.
Why you should be wary of the fancy, fun moves your favorite Instagrammer has posted and stick to tried and true exercises—unless you are already extremely fit and confident you won’t hurt yourself.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition or fitness. Ben typically does full-body workouts three times a week, but pre- and post-workout nutrition is highly personal. If you enjoy fasted workouts, go for it!
Soreness does not necessarily indicate a good workout, and if it interferes with your daily activities or requires medication, it may indicate overtraining.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
Does Soreness Equal Muscle Growth? | Muscle and Fitness
There’s New Evidence That Painkillers Might Be Sabotaging Your Workout | Business Insider
Nutrient Timing Revisited: Is There a Post-exercise Anabolic Window? | PMC
How Important Is Sleep for Exercise Recovery? | Forbes
Want to Change Your Life? Start with Stutz's Tools from Jonah Hill's Therapist | Netflix
What Is Beta Glucan? The Heart-Healthy Fiber Explained | Healthline
Bulgarian Split Squat by Ben Bruno | TNation
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