The Leo Alves Podcast

Uncovering Fitness Myths: Diets, Workouts, and Gaming (ft. Andrew Coates)

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Leo Alves Podcast, join Andrew Coates, a respected personal trainer and podcaster, as he discusses growing his social media influence and shares his take on fitness trends like the carnivore diet and glute training while offering insights on discerning quality fitness information online and suggesting top book recommendations.

Episode Notes

Join me in this episode of The Leo Alves Podcast with Andrew Coates, renowned personal trainer, podcaster, and outspoken advocate for evidence-based fitness.

We talk how he grew his social media presence, his insights on popular fitness trends like the carnivore diet, glute training, and even his thoughts on popular foods and gaming consoles.

If you've ever been curious about how to dicypher good fitness information online and navigate the world of extreme views, Andrew sheds light on these topics and much more.

Stay until the end for his top book recommendations that every fitness enthusiast should read.

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Timestamps:

(00:28) Meet Andrew Coates: Personal Trainer & Podcaster

(02:20) How Andrew Coates Grew His Social Media Presence

(07:05) Discerning Quality Fitness Info on Social Media

(08:05) Andrew on Carnivore Diet & Intermittent Fasting

(10:25) Leveraging Social Media Content for Fitness Beginners

(14:14) Andrew's Take on Pecan Lodge BBQ, Texas

(15:05) Navigating Extreme Fitness Views Online

(16:20) Balancing Screen Time & Well-being

(19:45) Best Glute Training Tips from Andrew Coates

(27:25) Must-Read Book Recommendations by Andrew

(32:00) Overcoming Negative Self-talk in Fitness

(36:42) Cultivating Positive Self-talk & Mental Strength

(39:05) Andrew's Insight on Collagen Protein Powder

(41:20) Evaluating the Need for Multivitamins in Fitness

(42:53) Delving into Poutine: A Foodie's Perspective

(44:35) Quest Protein Bars: Worth the Hype?

(46:58) The Jack3d Pre-Workout Phenomenon

(48:01) Gaming Consoles & Fitness: Andrew's View

(50:09) Nintendo: More Than Just Gaming

(51:32) Wrapping Up: Reflecting on Fitness Trends