Sal Di Stefano co-hosts Mind Pump Radio and Mind Pump TV. By 19, he was managing health clubs, and by 22 he owned his own gym. After 20 years as a personal trainer, he has dedicated himself to bringing science and truth to the fitness industry. He is also the author of The Resistance Training Revolution: The No-Cardio Way to Burn Fat and Age-Proof Your Body in Only 60 Minutes a Week.
What you'll learn from this episode:
The first steps you need to take to move the needle towards a healthy body composition, and why it’s crucial to build a solid foundation and avoid the temptation of shortcuts.
Why strength is the most important metric to track, how much protein you should be consuming to meet your goals, and the importance of NEAT (non exercise activity thermogenesis.)
Why Sal is a fan of reverse dieting with his clients, and how this tool can help repair the damage done by yo-yo dieting and boost your maintenance calories so the cutting phase should be relatively painless.
How to exercise smarter by focusing on gross motor movement exercises that give you the most bang for your buck.
Three easy variables to manipulate if your progress has stalled: rest period, tempo, and reps—and why you should change variables one at a time to learn what your body best responds to.
And much more!
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Resources from this episode:
How to Boost Your Metabolism to Burn More Fat | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 138
5 Holiday Hacks to Prevent Fat Gain | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 207
How to Lose Weight and Get in Shape | Sal Di Stefano | The Genius Life 19
There’s a Way to Get Healthier without Even Going to a Gym. It’s Called Neat | NPR
Reverse Dieting: Is It Helpful for Weight Loss? | Healthline
What are the Best Resistance Training Exercises? | Mind Pump Media
What is Block Training? | Men's Journal
Exercise and Testosterone Levels | WebMD
Body Recomposition: Lose Fat and Gain Muscle at the Same Time | Healthline
Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise: Which Is Best for Weight Loss? | Healthline
Rest Interval between Sets in Strength Training | PMC
Sled Push: How to Use It to Build Power, Speed, & Endurance | Healthline
Ben Patrick (Kneesovertoesguy) | Instagram
Box Squats: Muscles Worked, Benefits, and How To | Healthline
Cholesterol for Muscle Gains | Mind Pump Media
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