The Leo Alves Podcast

Fitness Q&A: Overcoming Challenges, Progress, Bulking and Cutting

Episode Summary

This Q&A episode covers fitness myths, progress tracking, and practical tips for staying consistent. Discover how to manage time, stay motivated, and overcome common fitness challenges to achieve your goals.

Episode Notes

In this Q&A episode, I tackle common fitness challenges like maintaining motivation, breaking plateaus, and managing time for exercise. I debunk fitness myths, discuss strategies to stay consistent while travelling and share tips for preventing injuries and tracking progress effectively.

 

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Timestamps:
00:06 Why Q&A Episodes Are My Current Favourite
00:28 Diving Into the First Question
00:39 Debunking Common Fitness Myths
01:08 Misconceptions About Bulking and Cutting Training
02:00 Why You Don’t Need High Reps for Fat Loss
02:55 Mixing Rep Ranges for Year-Round Progress
03:42 Achieving a Toned Look Through Nutrition and Training
04:20 How Circuit Training Myths Persist
05:08 Key Factors in Building Strength and Muscle
05:50 Second Question: Breaking Through Plateaus
06:12 Why Plateaus Happen and How to Address Them
07:01 Examples of Switching Exercises to Reignite Progress
07:40 Changing Your Rep Ranges to Overcome Stagnation
08:20 Third Question: Managing Fitness With a Busy Schedule
08:58 Planning Ahead to Avoid Missed Workouts
09:46 Fitting in Shorter, High-Impact Workouts
10:25 The Value of Scheduling Workouts in Your Calendar
11:12 Fourth Question: Safely Increasing Workout Intensity
11:37 Progressive Overload Explained With Real-Life Examples
12:10 Progression Beyond Adding Weight (e.g., Tempo and Control)
12:58 Why Every Session Doesn’t Need to Progress
13:48 Fifth Question: Personal Fitness Challenges and Lessons
14:15 Learning Progressive Overload the Hard Way
15:01 Frustration From Years of Stalled Progress
15:45 Hiring a Coach and Transforming My Journey
16:35 Why Investing in Professional Guidance Pays Off
17:20 Final Thoughts on Fitness Journeys and Consistency
18:05 How I Stayed Motivated Despite Challenges
18:58 Encouragement for Listeners Facing Obstacles
20:01 Closing Remarks: Reach Out Anytime