The Leo Alves Podcast

Mastering Fitness at Any Age (ft. Susan Niebergall)

Episode Summary

This episode covers various topics, including nutrition myths, the benefits of coaching, calorie tracking, and practical advice on diet and exercise, along with Susan's perspectives on trending health topics and key points like managing calorie deficits, trigger foods, artificial sweeteners, and fitness during the menstrual cycle.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Leo Alves Podcast, we are joined by fitness expert and author Susan Niebergall.

Throughout this discussion, we tackle topics like the Dunning-Kruger effect on nutrition, the importance of hiring a coach, and the transformational effects of calorie tracking.

As someone who stands firm in the belief in continuous learning, Susan offers her candid opinions on trending health subjects, such as low-fat ice cream, squatting on a Bosu-ball, and the benefits (or lack thereof) of Apple Cider Vinegar.

Key discussion points in this episode include:

- The mindset shift needed when entering a calorie deficit.

- Tackling trigger foods and how to navigate them in your diet.

- The ongoing debate surrounding artificial sweeteners and their impact on health.

- Fitness nuances during the menstrual cycle and how women can maximise their training.

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Timestamps:

(00:32) Getting to Know Susan Niebergall

(02:05) Deep Dive into "Fit at Any Age"

(04:08) Susan's Personal Fitness Evolution

(07:30) Nutrition Insights: Beyond the Hype

(09:42) The Game-changer: Hiring a Fitness Coach

(11:04) Embracing Accountability: Susan Niebergall's Advice

(13:06) Demystifying Calorie Tracking

(16:10) Overcoming Barriers to Tracking

(17:17) Crafting an Effective Exit Plan for Fat Loss: Susan's Guidelines

(20:46) Recognising the Maintenance Phase Signs

(22:13) Embracing the Calorie Deficit Challenge

(22:48) Niebergall on Post-Tracking Fitness Life

(26:43) Susan Niebergall on Dealing with Trigger Foods

(33:00) Artificial Sweeteners: Facts vs. Fiction

(37:34) Fitness & Menstrual Cycle: What to Know

(42:51) Mindset Mastery in Your Fitness Journey

(46:23) Susan Niebergall's Take on Low-Fat Ice Cream

(47:51) Bosu-Ball Squats: Worth the Hype? Susan Weighs In

(49:04) A Fitness Coach's Take on Dunkin' Doughnuts

(50:39) The Truth About Apple Cider Vinegar: Susan's Perspective

(50:50) Powering Up with Creatine Monohydrate

(52:14) Spotlight on Collagen Protein

(54:15) Reflecting with Susan: Final Insights