The Patrick DiBello Podcast

Spartan Race and the 30 Most Overrated Exercises in the Fitness Industry

In this episode, I share my personal Spartan race experience of my first race of the year and dive into a fun discussion of the 30 most overrated exercises in fitness, providing nuanced insights on their effectiveness and relevance. If you enjoyed this episode please do me a huge favor and leave a 5-star review.

The Power of Routine, Fitness as You Age, and More

In this episode, I share an update on my personal fitness journey, tips on maintaining routines, adapting workouts for aging, and insights on AI fitness apps and environmental changes for health. This is a motivational episode packed with practical advice for fitness enthusiasts at any stage. If you enjoy this podcast, please leave a 5-star review wherever you are listening and share it with a friend who may find it helpful. You can follow me on Instagram and send me any questions for the next episode @patrickdibellofitness I hope you enjoy the episode. Thanks for listening!

Overcoming Injury, Getting Crazy Strong, and Carb Loading

In this episode, I share my personal journey through injury recovery, break down the best strength training strategy, and share race-day fueling tips that will be a game-changer for your summer endurance events. This episode is packed with practical advice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Key topics: -Injury management and rehab strategies -Max effort and dynamic effort strength training -Effective race day fueling and carb loading If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a 5-star review if you haven't already. If you have already left me a review, thank you very much! DM me on Instagram @patrickdibellofitness to request topics or ask questions you'd like me to answer on the next episode, and don't forget to share this episode with a friend who will find it helpful. Thanks!

Exercise Snacks, Protein Supplements, and Cardio Advice

In this episode, I give an update on my training as I rebuild my Achilles tendon and prepare for an upcoming Spartan race, along with some insights into my improved running economy and why I’m feeling optimistic about where things are headed. I also answer three common questions around training, nutrition, and finding time to stay consistent. I talk about how to approach fitness when your schedule is packed and you don’t want to sacrifice sleep, how to think about protein intake and relying on supplements, and how to incorporate cardio for health and longevity without overcomplicating it. I break down practical strategies you can actually use so you can stay consistent and focus on what really matters. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a 5-star review and share it with a friend and if you are considering hiring a personal trainer to help you with your fitness and nutrition goals, I'd love to chat and see if my program is a good fit for you. Just click the link below, fill out the application, and I'll reach out to you soon. https://www.syracusefitnesscenter.com/online-personal-training

Cardio, Measuring Food, and Training Smarter

In this episode, I talk about a few things that can make a big difference in your training and overall fitness without overcomplicating anything. I start with something I wish I did differently from the beginning of my own journey, which is adding cardio alongside strength training. I do a quick dive into HIIT and what counts as cardio, and what is good marketing for group classes. From there, I get into measuring food and why it can be useful even if you’re not tracking calories. I explain how having some structure with portions can help you stay consistent, and how it’s also a great tool if you want to take a break from tracking without completely losing control. I also talk about cluster sets, what they are, and how you can use them to build strength when you’re stuck only being able to do a rep or two of something like push-ups or pull-ups. Then I cover pre-workout nutrition, keeping it simple with easy-to-digest carbs, and I get into the nuance of how your approach should change depending on the type of workout you’re doing. Not every session needs the same level of planning, and I explain when it actually matters and when people are overthinking it. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a 5-star review and share it with a friend. Training for a Spartan Race? You can download a free copy of my Spartan Race Training Program on my website. Just click the link below. https://www.syracusefitnesscenter.com/