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Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Fitness
Episode 34

Advice I’d Give My Younger Self About Fitness

I break down what I’d do if I started my fitness journey over, sharing lessons learned and practical advice for beginners.

The Leo Alves Podcast

April 7, 202221m 30sExplicit

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Show Notes

In this episode, I share everything I’d do if I could restart my fitness journey from scratch. From focusing on resistance training and setting performance goals to the value of hiring a coach, I offer tips to help beginners avoid common mistakes and build a sustainable fitness routine.

 

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Timestamps:
(00:42) Topic: Starting My Fitness Journey Over
(01:17) My Fitness Goals When I First Started
(02:10) Why I’d Hire a Coach If I Could Go Back
(05:20) Starting With Resistance Training: Key Tips
(06:30) Avoiding the "Bro Split" Workout Mistake
(07:18) Shifting Focus From Aesthetics to Performance Goals
(09:10) Why Starting Slowly Is Better Than Doing Too Much
(10:27) Cardio for Health, Not Fat Loss
(12:23) Nailing Consistency Before Adding More
(14:10) Step Goals: Why Walking Matters More Than You Think
(17:22) Supplements I’d Use If I Started Over
(19:40) Recap: Key Lessons for Beginners
(20:54) Final Thoughts and How to Reach Me

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