Graham Ambrose works in Finance in London and Angus Warburton has been his Personal Trainer since 2018. Graham's weight-training journey with Angus has physical...
Angus & Graham discuss the very emotive and controversial topic of ‘juicing’, ‘juice cleanses’ and ‘juice retreats’. They struggle to find evidence as to the efficacy of these activities, but give extensive detail on their impact on the digestive system, and other bodily functions.
Nonetheless, consuming nothing other than juices for extended periods can impact a persons weight. The ‘Juice Master’, who has become quite wealthy, is highlighted.
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Why We Should Be Barefoot More
Graham & Angus discuss barefoot running and the history of training shoes. Graham wonders if his new trainers have contributed to his recent calf injury, whilst Angus questions why he was diagnosed with ‘flat feet’ when he was younger, which contributed to knee pains.
They also discuss the history of Nike, Adidas and how training shoe designs have adapted. A key conclusion is that we are all being too protective of our feet.
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Fitness Apps Vs Personal Trainers
Graham & Angus discuss the disadvantages and advantages of online fitness apps, from the Nike Training Club to Strava etc. The lack of progressive overload is key, whilst community building can be a motivator.
Graham also lists some surprising, and amusing. challenges that app users have faced in recent years, including President Putin’s security entourage.
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Should You Exercise If You Are Unwell?
Angus & Graham discuss whether continuing to exercise when ill is a good idea or not. They detail studies from international medical and academic institutions which suggest that not only can exercising accelerate recovery, but maintaining a resistance training regime can prevent illness from occurring in the first place.
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The Importance Of Carbs
In this week’s episode Graham & Angus discuss the vital power of carbohydrates in a weight loss and training journey. Carbs work in tandem with the other macronutrients, increasing absorption of protein and boosting metabolism.
Despite this, carbs are often demonised by some who are persuaded by corporate marketing, without reading the science.
Graham Ambrose works in Finance in London and Angus Warburton has been his Personal Trainer since 2018. Graham's weight-training journey with Angus has physically transformed him, and had a profound positive impact on his career, confidence and his attitude to life. In this podcast series they discuss how lifting has transformed their lives. They rebuff fitness myths, focus on the importance of lifting for life, and interview others who have had their lives transformed by lifting. Also see @angus_warburton and @liftforlife.gdog ;Coaching Application https://jc9cc7oe7jf.typeform.com/to/feOjPDNj
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