The Leo Alves Podcast

My Honest Answers to 15 Fitness & Life Questions

Episode Summary

I answer 15 questions covering training, nutrition, and life—including a few collector-themed surprises. Expect honest advice, relatable insights, and a few unexpected parallels between fitness, collecting, and mindset.

Episode Notes

In this episode, I answer your fitness and life questions—from training frequency, motivation, and nutrition to card collecting, mindset shifts, and fictional heroes. Whether you’re trying to lose fat, build muscle, or stay consistent, this episode breaks down the fundamentals in a way that’s both practical and relatable.

 

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Timestamps:
00:10 Intro – Fitness & Life Q&A (Collector’s Edition)
00:51 How Many Rest Days Should You Take Each Week?
03:05 My Biggest Mindset Shift This Year
04:53 Is Cardio Necessary for Fat Loss?
06:15 Most Underrated Card or Set Long-Term
08:07 How to Progress in the Gym Without Tracking Calories
09:19 A Recent Mistake That Taught Me Something Important
10:42 Staying Motivated When Progress Slows
12:12 Comparing My Coaching Style to a Fictional Character
13:40 The Most Overrated Exercise in Fitness
14:53 What to Do If You Keep Missing Workouts
15:50 Are You Eating Enough Protein?
16:20 Which Marvel or Anime Character Would I Train?
17:50 Should You Train to Failure Every Set?
19:38 How to Build Muscle While Staying Lean
20:41 How to Stop Comparing Your Progress to Others
22:30 Final Thoughts