The Leo Alves Podcast

Gym Tips, Mistakes, & Fitness Trends (ft. Myles Nesbeth)

Episode Summary

Myles and I discuss a lot, from training mistakes to full-body workouts and proper footwear.

Episode 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.

 

Myles' Instagram

My Instagram

My Twitter

My TikTok

My Facebook

My YouTube channel

My articles

Click here to inquire about working with me online

Click here for a free workout plan or fat loss guide

Subscribe to my email list

 

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