Gym Tips, Mistakes, & Fitness Trends (ft. Myles Nesbeth)
Myles and I discuss a lot, from training mistakes to full-body workouts and proper footwear.
The Leo Alves Podcast · Myles Nesbeth
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Show Notes
In this episode, I sit down with fellow strength and conditioning coach Myles Nesbeth to discuss common training mistakes, the pros and cons of full-body workouts, and whether footwear matters in strength training. We also dive into gym intimidation, corporate gyms, and a fun overrated vs. underrated debate covering fitness trends and beyond.
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Timestamps:
(0:27) Myles’ Coaching Journey: From Wimbledon to EXOS
(2:02) Working with Youth Football Teams at Wimbledon
(3:09) Transitioning to General Population Coaching
(4:25) Lockdowns, Gym Intimidation, and Starting Fresh
(5:48) Life at EXOS: Work-Life Balance and Weekends Off
(7:14) Corporate Gyms and Their Growing Popularity
(9:05) Does Footwear Matter for Strength Training?
(10:49) Footwear Recommendations for Gym Training
(12:08) Leo’s Plans for Texas and State-of-the-Art Gyms
(14:09) Exploring Independent Gyms and Unique Equipment
(15:00) Myles’ Biggest Training Mistake in the Past Three Years
(17:11) Personal Trainers Make Mistakes Too
(18:23) Overrated or Underrated: Zercher Squats
(19:13) Overrated or Underrated: Attack on Titan
(19:45) Overrated or Underrated: Rascal Apparel
(21:29) Overrated or Underrated: Sit-Ups and Crunches
(22:52) Overrated or Underrated: Pizza Without Cheese
(24:34) Overrated or Underrated: Ice Hockey
(25:56) Overrated or Underrated: The Harry Potter Book Series
(27:01) Overrated or Underrated: Full-Body Workouts
(28:41) Why Full-Body Workouts Are Ideal for Busy Schedules
(29:07) Closing Thoughts and Where to Find Myles Online