Understanding Nutrition

Cardio: HIIT vs. Steady State Training

Cardio, to many is one of the more dreaded words associated with fitness but to others its a passion! Regardless of which side you agree with its important that you incorporate cardiovascular exercise into your fitness routine! In this episode I cover 2 different methods of cardio in HIIT (High intensity interval training) and Steady State Training. I cover the basics of both and go over some advantages and disadvantages of both. I also discuss how you can decide which form of cardio is best suited for you and your goals! Please subscribe, like, review and share this podcast! Your feedback, good and bad, brings me great value because it helps me grow and get better so that I can best serve you! If you have questions or concerns about this episode or if there is a topic pertaining to health & fitness that you would like covered then please don't hesitate to reach out! Thank you for tuning in and I hope you enjoy! Email: kangles4@yahoo.com

Understanding Nutrition

In this episode I break down the basics of nutrition and why it's important to living a healthy life! I talk a little about the obesity epidemic we are facing that is a result to our poor nutrition choices and how if we don't make changes it's only going to get worse! I talk about Macronutrients, Micronutrients and Water and the role they all play in the body and how they help us to perform at elite levels! I also provide helpful tips and information that will help you make smarter choices when it comes to the food and drinks you are consuming! Study referenced in the obesity epidemic:- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Obesity Trends. 2011. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/databases.html

Exercise: Why we need it, Benefits and the Basics

In this episode I cover a basic break down of what exercise is and why we need it on a daily and weekly basis! I cover a few benefits that we experience through exercise such as improved mood, weight loss, disease prevention and bone & muscle strength. I also cover a few basic points that can help you develop and maintain a successful exercise routine into your daily and weekly schedule. I do not own the rights to any of the music used. They are provided through Spotify and the Anchor app.

My Take on NBA & Tiger

In this episode I just wanted to give my $0.02 on the recent moves in NBA free agency. I also give my thoughts on Tiger and is progress throught this PGA season!

Holiday Eating

In this episode I talk about some helpful principles that will enable you to make smarter choices when eating during the holidays. This particular episode is mainly focused on Independence Day but the same principles can be applied to any holiday or social gathering! Below are some links of articles and studies that I reference in the episode when referring to plate size and which foods to choose first! I hope you find this information helpful and I hope it leads you to making smarter choices throughout any holiday! I hope you and your family have a Happy Independence day! Cornell Study - Plate size study https://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/discoveries/large-plate-mistake https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLRL5dJOGpu7Lt01mjtRfHhid1ELaVzvMd&v=ghe08HZhefo choose healthy first https://www.profileplan.com/blog/2016/february/how-your-plate-affects-portion-size/