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The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Ever Received
Episode 206

The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Ever Received

Not all fitness advice is created equal. In this episode, I reveal some of the best and worst bits of advice I’ve ever received, helping you dodge common mistakes and focus on what actually drives results.

The Leo Alves Podcast

February 13, 202524m 54s

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Show Notes

The fitness industry is packed with both golden nuggets and total nonsense. In this episode, I break down some of the best and worst bits of advice I’ve received over the years—so you don’t have to waste time figuring it out yourself. I share key lessons that helped me and my 1-2-1 online fitness members see real results, from the importance of strength training over excessive cardio to why consistency beats perfection.

 

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Timestamps:

(00:10) Introduction – The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Received

(01:47) Leave a Review!

(02:54) Deleting Social Media Apps

(03:54) The Polarisation of American Politics

(05:38) Switching to the Desktop Version of Apps

(11:12) The Best & Worst Fitness Advice I’ve Ever Received

(11:39) Best: Strength Training Over Cardio for Fat Loss

(13:19) Worst: “Macros Are All That Matter”

(15:37) Best: Consistency Beats Perfection

(17:26) Worst: You Don’t Need a Workout Program

(20:06) Best: Focus on Behaviours, Not Just Outcomes

(21:42) Worst: Fasted Workouts Burn More Fat

(22:58) Recap & Key Takeaways

(23:24) Conclusion & 14-Day Fat Loss Kickstarter

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