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Author: Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman

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What's the history behind MLMs? How is technology changing our fitness? How have beauty standards evolved over the past few decades? 

Veterans of the fitness industry, Michael Ulloa and Kate Lyman, bring you a brand new podcast that's all about about busting common fitness and nutrition myths, helping you separate fact from fiction, and providing you with practical, evidence-based information in a wellness space overrun with misinformation.

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In this episode of 'How to Fitness Podcast,' Michael and I share a rare in-person discussion from Valencia, Spain. We delve into our current travels, touch on Michael’s missed Ironman event, and discuss the significance of adjusting fitness goals and business strategies based on personal life changes.The episode transitions into a Q&A, tackling questions on fitness journeys, macro tracking, online business presence, and social media's role in coaching. We both share personal anecdotes, ou...
In today’s episode we explore the question of ‘do we need to exercise?’. We take a deep dive into the extent to which we can control our own health outcomes. Does exercise really benefit health? What is the minimal effective dose? Can we hack our genetics to improve our health markers? Also within this episode we take a look at the 10,000 step goal and find out why we are all so obsessed with hitting this cemented goal. We finish up the episode with some takeaway points for you to improve you...
In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into food labels. We delve into how nutrition labels evolved from primarily addressing food safety and illness prevention to focusing on health and calorie content, we examine how calorie information has expanded from packaged foods to being included in restaurant menus, and we discuss whether or not this constant focus on nutritional information is helpful...or actually harmful. 02:06 The Evolution of Nutrition Lab...
In this episode of the 'How to Fitness Podcast', we bust common myths about food and products. We tackle misinformation about aspartame, oatmeal, Himalayan sea salt, seed oils, and sunscreen (not a food, we know!). From debunking aspartame's carcinogenic risks to clarifying the benefits of Himalayan sea salt, we advocate for knowledge and critical thinking around our food choices rather than giving in to fear mongering from the internet. Join us for a fact-based discussion that promotes criti...
How does what we eat influence our mental health?In today's episode of the 'How to: Fitness' podcast, we take a deep dive into the relationship between diet and mental health. We discuss and studies and evidence to support the impact of different foods and diet patterns, such as Mediterranean and Japanese diets, on cognitive function and psychological well-being. We also discuss the emerging field of nutritional psychiatry, as well as the dangers of relying solely on diet and supplements for ...
In this episode of How To: Fitness we are discussing the impact of diet talk and “Fat Talk” received by our families and how that may have shaped our eating behaviors and relationships with foods. We discuss the role parents and siblings play in self-image, body dissatisfaction, and unsupportive dietary habits. We talk about how to foster a better relationship with food as we work to interrupt old cycles and disrupt negative diet messaging.Note: In this episode there is talk of eating disorde...
Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A answering questions from listeners. We discuss carb cycling, whether you should workout when tired, calorie tracking, and more.0:45 Is carb cycling necessary?2:07 Is it okay to still do a workout if I am tired? (i.e. didn’t sleep well/enough)4:07 If I burn off 250 calories exercising, can I eat back 250 calories?Note: This was the article I was thinking about in terms of measuring inaccuracy of smart watches: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2017/...
This episode has been a long time coming for us. Today we not only want to talk about problematic wellness brands and the treatments and products they promote, but the barriers they create around wellness and how that negatively impacts our personal pursuit of health.2:00 We talk through our thoughts on Goop as a wellness brand and how it has made “wellness” feel like something different than what it actually is — the pursuit of health and wellbeing. There is a massive responsibility that com...
Today we’re talking about the overwhelming amount of anti-aging messaging we receive and what actually contributes to our health and longevity. We’re talking about “anti-aging” products and treatments, the lengths we go to to look younger, and the frequency with which we overlook factors that actually contribute to aging healthfully.3:55 We’re constantly facing a societal obsession with aging, and we’re talking about this topic with the lens of helping our listeners become more informed consu...
In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Alyssa Olenick, an expert in exercise physiology. Dr. Alyssa delves into her research on sex differences and metabolic response to exercise and shares her knowledge on menstrual cycle importance and its impact on training and nutrition. Alyssa also addresses misconceptions about 'cycle syncing' and offers practical advice for fitness and nutrition based on individual needs, urging against a 'one size fits all' approach.2:10 Dr. Alyssa Olenick share...
In this episode of How to: Fitness, we’re talking about sleep - a topic that can seem really boring but is truly a missing key in our overall health and wellness. Today we’re talking about what we do and don’t know about sleep, its impact on every aspect of our health, and how sleep hygiene is often overlooked in the fitness space.6:36 We spend one third of our lives asleep, so it’s very surprising that there is so much we don’t know about sleep - including why we need to sleep.7:52 As we sle...
Today we're taking a (mostly) objective approach to alcohol consumption - the risks, the benefits, and the drinking culture we are up against, and how it all impacts our nutrition, our fitness, and our overall health. We talk through taking a "risk analysis" approach to how we drink and share a bit of our own experiences as well.1:30 How can learning more about alcohol help us become more knowledgable and educated consumers? Today we want to take the morality out of this topic and go into the...
We believe in taking a holistic approach to our health and fitness, and we know that our sexual health is part of that. We speak with sexologist Dr. Celeste Holbrook on growing up in a conservative community, body ideals, how to open more conversations around sex, and how we can approach sex as a learned skill.1:38 Dr. Celeste Holbrook is a sex educator using behavior change theory to enlighten individuals and partnerships on the topic of sex. Being a sexologist was not her goal career in her...
Americans spend over $78 BILLION dollars on weight reduction services and goods annually, and it’s estimated that the average UK adult will spend more than £20000 trying to lose weight and get healthy over a lifetime.That is…a lot.In today’s episode were diving into the history of dieting and the cultural obsession that is the constant invention of new ways to restrict and manipulate our diets.Don't miss future episodes! Subscribe to our podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite po...
16 | Q&A: Myth Busting

16 | Q&A: Myth Busting

2023-08-2813:17

Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A where we bust some common nutrition and fitness myths. We referenced a few sources throughout the episode and you can find these below in the show notes:00:32 Does exercising on an empty stomach burn more fat?https://examine.com/deep-dives/the-surprisingly-satiating-effects-of-fasted-cardio/#Pl97aQd-who-and-what-was-studied03:29 Do superfoods really have no nutritional benefit?04:48 Do we need to stay in the fat burning heart rate zone if I am trying to...
Many products, supplements, and influencers say good gut health is the key to a flat belly, a mood boost and so much more. But how many of these claims are actually rooted in science? Will drinking lemon juice and ginger really make as much of a difference as some creators claim? And why is gut health constantly conflated with the idea of weight loss? Let’s find out!4:01 There is a lot of misunderstanding around what gut health actually is. Our gut health relates to the well-being of our gast...
We had the amazing opportunity to speak with an incredible guest, respected Cambridge university lecturer Dr. Giles Yeo. Dr. Yeo is a professor of molecular neuroendocrinology whose research focuses on food intake, genetics, and obesity, and our conversation was nothing short of amazing.1:57 We talk about Giles’ recent “midlife crisis” that manifest in the form of an amazing cycling adventure across the UK.7:33 What is obesity? There is an oversimplified yet strong-held belief that body ...
13 | Q&A: Supplements

13 | Q&A: Supplements

2023-08-0718:55

Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A on the topic of supplements - an area with a lot of confusion and misinformation. We talk about which supplements may be worth the expense, which supplements can benefit us as we age, and which supplements we personally take.00:34 - Do BCAAs actually help repair muscle?02:24 - Should doctors be ordering more blood panels for patients so they know how to supplement?05:43 - Do I need a greens powder supplement?07:48 - Are there any supplements that are mo...
Today we’re talking about hyperpalatable foods, what makes food delicious and drives cravings, and what that means to us as consumers and individuals trying to become experts on our own nutrition.Content warning: we do touch on certain aspects of eating disorders and disordered eating patterns in this episode4:52 Hyperpalatable foods (HPF) are foods that are engineered to be extremely tasty, appealing, and “addictive.” HPFs contain combinations of fat, sugar, salt, and other flavors that stim...
Today we’re delving into the world weight loss clubs, specifically Slimming World and what the program promises vs. what it delivers. We share our experience working with individuals who have previously been part of weight loss clubs and talk through the prevalence of disordered eating habits that tend to follow these restrictive programs.3:37 Slimming World (SW) is a major commercial weight loss company based in the UK. It was founded in 1969 and has grown to 5.5 million members across the w...
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