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20. TT17: Does Strong In The Gym Mean You Are Actually Strong?
39:02||Ep. 20If you ever try to find out how much you should lift for your age or weight and you’re just a regular person in a regular gym you’ll get the impression everyone around you is weak. But the guys discuss whether or not everyone is as weak as the metrics would suggest.Time Stamps:00:17 The guys talk strength metrics02:35 Why the weight you can lift is limited by your technique03:35 Should we judge by training age?05:00 The guys look at the numbers08:35 Why every exercise isn’t comparable to the others11:35 Should we judge strength relative to bodyweight?13:15 But what if you’re overweight but can lift a lot?18:00 Does it all come down to bodyweight? Or is strength absolute?21:04 Do you need both relative and absolute strength as a measure?22:40 How Richard manipulates the strength scale to hit targets24:25 What about grip strength?26:16 It comes back to relative and absolute strength30:19 Is the overhead press a better strength measure than the bench press?You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum
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19. TT16: Rage Against The Machines
30:25||Ep. 19Is body weight training, weight training or machine training better for weight loss? Richard and Lawrence give you the answer.Time Stamps:00:17 Richard correctly answers the question. 00:51 Why body weight is inefficient for weight loss03:34 How machines can benefit your training 07:36 Are you six weeks away from a six pack? 10:44 Are free weights the golden ticket? 12:41 Straight sets, super sets or circuit style training 20:04 When would the guys focus on straight sets? 22:20 Where does rest and stretching come into play? 24:54 1 rep max testing and failing them29:38 ConclusionsYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum18. TT15: What Supplements Should You Take? Part 2
18:52||Ep. 18Do you take supplements? Do you wonder which ones you should take? In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss which supplements are best for you.Time Stamps:00:17 Omega 305:59 BCAAs or Protein Powders?11:07 CreatineYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum17. TT14: What Supplements Should You Take? Part 1
37:53||Ep. 17Do you take supplements? Do you wonder which ones you should take? In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss which supplements are best for you.Time Stamps:Intro:00:17 The Belle Gibson documentary04:24 Lawrence tells us about Dr Sebe08:52 Farmer Lawrence11:12 Calorie counting limitationsMain Content:13:44 Vitamin C22:51 Vitamin D26:48 MagnesiumYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum16. TT13: Train Your Metabolism To Lose Weight
33:12||Ep. 16Did you know that raising your metabolic rate will help you lose weight faster? Richard and Lawrence talk you through exactly how you can do just that!Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 The London Lions success01:58 NBA teams travelling to Europe for pre-season games02:36 Lawrence explains why the UK is so bad at professional basketballMain Content: 06:17 Did you see out podcasts on cardio and good and bad diet? 07:41 What is metabolism?08:50 The Impact of under consumption of calories10:01 How resistance training can speed up metabolism12:02 The problem with following the research on metabolism16:06 The value of compound movements17:00 The challenge of standardising EPOCH and comparing metabolic affect of exercise20:23 Why you need to abandon what research papers say and trust the anecdotal evidence on this22:07 Resistance training is scalable and that is its value, cardio training is not and that’s it’s limiting factor22:52 The importance of technique and consistency27:24 Why thyroid function and digestion are so important for metabolism29:26 How hard should you work to optimise metabolism? Resources: TT12: Can You Out Train A Bad Diet?https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000544197000TT11: Is Cardio The Best For Weight Loss?https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000542083030TT2: The Fundamentals: The Gym Exercises Everyone Should Dohttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-talks/id1579578109?i=1000531553603You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum15. FT1: Friday Thoughts; The Kettlebell Incident
11:53||Ep. 15FT1: Friday Thoughts; The Kettlebell IncidentFriday Thoughts are brief podcasts designed to discuss a short topic which doesn’t have the detail required for a full podcast. Sometimes they are anecdotal, sometimes they are insightful, but always informative. in this Friday Thought Richard and Lawrence discuss The Kettlebell Incident…You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum14. TT12: Can You Out Train A Bad Diet?
51:10||Ep. 14It’s one of the most asked questions in fitness; can I keep my diet the same and be active enough to offset it. In this episode Richard and Lawrence give you the definitive answer. Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 Why is the NHS in bed with Slimming World01:57 Dietary accountability 04:24 Why Lawrence thinks the NHS approach to weight loss is wrong06:19 Peer pressure and group weight loss Main Content: 08:28 What is a bad diet? 10:02 The Antonio Conte diet at Tottenham 14:43 The calorific impact of two glasses of wine 16:12 Why hard work doesn’t equal success18:17 The value of rest20:00 The value of metabolism 23:10 Is muscle tone a myth? 23:59 Why metabolism matters for out training a bad diet25:26 How Lawrence manipulates metabolic rate 27:04 How the guys manipulate diet28:57 Water and it’s value on what you eat 34:38 How weight loss is impacted by rest and recovery 41:39 Is a diet is only a bad diet if it impacts your training?42:43 Are the keto and vegan diets good diets? 48:49 ConclusionsResources: New Spurs diet:https://www.teamtalk.com/tottenham-hotspur/conte-confirms-rumours-fizzy-drinks-ketchup-banned-spurs-canteenSleep and weight loss:https://www.sleepfoundation.org/physical-health/weight-loss-and-sleepMetabolic speed and weight losshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/metabolism/faq-20058346Is tone a myth? https://www.insider.com/toning-muscles-is-fitness-myth-truth-about-looking-athletic-2021-2%3fampHydration benefits:https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/drinking-water-helps-with-weight-lossYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum