Training Talks

If 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

Is 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 Forum

Do 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 Forum

Do 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 Forum

FT1: 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 Forum

It’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

Cardio is the best way to lose weight… Isn’t it? And HIIT is better than steady state cardio… Right? Maybe it’s best you sit down, because this week’s episode will shock you…Time Stamps:00:17 The ‘formula’ and the overweight mindset02:20 Does discomfort equal progress? 03:56 Calorie burn adaptations from cardio 06:22 The impact of your metabolic rate10:34 Is HIIT the best method for losing weight? 14:42 The HIIT recovery issue 17:44 Using cardio machines for HIIT to reduce injury risk and the manipulation of rest time versus work time in interval training20:26 EDT25:15 What is tone?27:12 What is steady state training?29:32 The benefits of Maffetone 32:07 The fitter you get the less effective weight loss is from cardio33:17 HIIT vs steady state conclusions 36:17 Do what makes you consistent37:07 Step to successResources: EDT:https://www.t-nation.com/training/escalating-density-training-revisitedThe tone myth:https://www.bodybuilding.com/content/the-myth-of-toning.html Jim Fixx:https://www.si.com/.amp/more-sports/video/2020/05/21/jim-fixx-popular-runningDr Phil Maffetone:https://philmaffetone.comStep benefits for weight loss:https://www.healthline.com/health/how-many-steps-a-dayYou can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum

In this week’s episode Richard and Lawrence discuss an athlete’s motor control and whether beef production is as harmful to the environment as we have been told.Time Stamps:Intro: 00:17 Calf or quad dominance in athletic jumping03:32 LeBron James and quarter squats06:59 Joint impact of running for over weight runners08:44 How people are unable to handle ground reaction forceMain Content: 12:33 The sustainability and beef debate15:43 Cow emissions and how changing feed reduces those emissions17:13 Imported beef versus domestic beef19:29 The soy myth21:27 Is the government corrupt? 25:30 Why are we cutting out foods we’ve eaten for centuries?27:01 The flaw of our political system 29:53 How Lawrence would change the political system You can now contact us at:Email: trainingtalkspodcast@gmail.comInstagram: Training Talks PodcastTwitter: @training_talksFacebook: Training Talks Forum