The fitness world is full of confusing jargon and conflicting opinions, so who can you count on for simple, honest, and effective advice? Tune in to Lean Life Radio with Simon Mitchell for the answers to those burning questions.
Weight Loss Tips And Tricks with Carter Good
Friend of the show, weight loss coach, and founder of Leaner For Life, Carter Good (@cartergood), is back on the show to give you more weight loss tips and advice to help you overcome your challenges and achieve massive success. Plus, there's a bonus for the coaches as we discuss marketing your business on social media. leanerforlife.com Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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48:57 | 4/13/21 | |
Understanding Body Neutrality with Bon Collins
In this episode of the podcast, I talk with Bon Collins (IG: @bemorebon) about the concept of body neutrality. Find out more about this relatively unknown, yet vitally important way of viewing health and fitness. Free Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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50:18 | 4/6/21 | |
The Science Of Strength Training with Austin Current
Author Austin Current releases his new book, The Science of Strength training this month. In it, he takes readers through the science of strength training, weight loss, nutrition and overall health. The book looks at why many people fear strength training, why they shouldn't, and how they can incorporate it into their daily lives. Find out more, in this episode of the podcast. Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sJ1v86 Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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72:23 | 4/1/21 | |
[Ask The Girls] Weight Loss, Training, And The Menstrual Cycle
In the latest episode of the ‘Ask The Girls’ series, Jayne and Sophie tackle your questions about weight loss, training, and the menstrual cycle. Plus, there's a detailed conversation about body image and the influence of social media on our thoughts and feelings. It's a must-listen. Follow the girls: Jayne: @jayne_realnutrition Sophie: @sophiejenkinsonfitness Calorie Calculator: ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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68:19 | 3/23/21 | |
Building Muscle In A Deficit, Transitioning Out Of A Surplus, And The Myths Of Carbs
In this episode of the show, I answer your burning questions. Here are the listener-submitted questions you'll find answers to in today's podcast: Can you build muscle in a deficit? How do you switch from a calorie surplus to a deficit? If you eat junk, won't the excess carbs turn to fat? How should a 36-year-old beginning start training? Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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46:13 | 3/16/21 | |
Improve Your Workouts, Pre-Workout Carbs, Stoic Thoughts, Exercises For Lower Chest, And More
All of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Improve your workouts (00:00) Pre-workout carbs (14:24) The mess of the fitness industry (25:12) Listener Q&A (48:12) Essentialism (01:17:06) Benefits of suffering (01:34:45) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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124:34 | 3/7/21 | |
The Hidden Benefits of Pointless Suffering
In this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Seven Ways of Looking At Pointless Suffering' by Scott Samuelson. It's a great book about the different philosophical ways of interpreting hardship. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3bhdpj9 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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29:48 | 3/6/21 | |
Why Essentialism Is Essential
In this episode of the show, discuss my thought on the book, 'Essentialism' by Greg McKeown. It's a great book about the disciplined pursuit of less. Listen for my thoughts and takeaways. Essentialism on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MKE2n0 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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17:41 | 3/5/21 | |
Exercise For Lower Chest, Powdered Peanut Butter, Educational Resources, And COVID Vaccinations
In this episode of the show, I answer your questions, including: Is powdered peanut butter a game-changer? Is the decline press effective for the lower chest? Where did I learn all my nutrition and training knowledge? And will I take the COVID vaccine? Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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28:51 | 3/4/21 | |
Why The Fitness Industry Is A Mess
The fitness industry is full of charlatans and snake oil salesman. It's also a place where great coaches struggle to be seen and heard. In this podcast, I talk about what's wrong with the industry and what needs to be done about it. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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23:04 | 3/3/21 | |
You Don't Need Pre-Workout Carbs!
Do you need pre-workout carbs to have a good workout? Some people say it's essential. But some people are often wrong. Get the real, no BS answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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10:46 | 3/2/21 | |
The Simplest Way To Improve Your Workouts
What's the simplest way to improve your training? You might think it's to do with the right training program, rep range, or exercise execution strategy. In fact, it's none of those things. A quick mental trick could be all you need to break through your plateaus. Find out more in this episode of the show. Luke Tulloch: @_luketulloch Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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14:27 | 3/1/21 | |
Love Handles, Exercise Mechanics, Diet Tips, Post-Workout Nutrition, And More...
All of this week's episodes in one feature-length podcast. Losing the love handles (00:00) 5 fat loss mistakes to avoid (16:21) Preparing for dieting unknowns (34:51) Exercise mechanics with Paul Standell (49:01) Understanding the shape failure (01:59:06) Recommended post-workout recovery (02:13:02) canvacontentmastery.com ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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145:45 | 2/28/21 | |
Understanding The Shape Of Failure
We all fail. In fact, we NEED to fail. In order to develop the right path toward our goals, we need to understand failure. Find out more about this concept in this episode of the podcast. 'How Not To Be Wrong', on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pBH3nh Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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13:59 | 2/27/21 | |
Recommended Post-Workout Recovery
What should you do after your workout? Should you eat protein immediately? Stretch? Bust out the foam roller? In this podcast, you'll discover what's important and what's not to your post-workout recovery. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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12:43 | 2/26/21 | |
Exercise Mechanics Made Simple with Paul Standell
Heard of exercise mechanics but not sure where to start and how to use the concepts in your training? Paul Standell (@bodybycontrol) is here to help you understand my touching the bar to your chest isn't essential for proper bench press form, and why squatting ass to grass might do more harm than good. Tune in to find out more. Bodybycontrol.com Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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70:03 | 2/25/21 | |
Understanding And Preparing For Dieting Unknowns
The Black Swan by Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a book about the unexpected. It's not a nutrition book, but there are parallels to be drawn between its lesson about life and trying to achieve your ideal body. Tune in to find out more. The Black Swan on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3aAfLt7 Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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14:11 | 2/24/21 | |
Avoid These 5 Things If You Have A Lot Of Weight To Lose
Losing weight is tough. So let's not make it any harder than it needs to be. Here are five things you need to avoid if you're trying to lose a lot of weight. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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18:30 | 2/23/21 | |
How To Lose Your Love Handles
Getting rid of stubborn fat is frustrating and difficult. Find out how to lose those love handles in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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16:23 | 2/22/21 | |
Cardio, Creatine, Weight Regain, Home Workouts, And More
All of this week's podcast in one: Can you do too much cardio? (00:00) Creatine for beginners? (15:06) Slow-rep training (32:04) Intermittent fasting and weight regain (49:49) Exercise and avoiding weight regain (01:08:41) Slower tempos or more reps for home workouts? (01:21:37) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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92:25 | 2/21/21 | |
Home Workouts: Should You Do More Reps Or Slower Reps?
What's the best way to train from home? More and more reps, or slower and slower tempos? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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10:48 | 2/20/21 | |
How Much Exercise Is Needed To Avoid Weight Regain?
How much exercise do you need to do to avoid weight regain? Is it the magical 10k steps, or much less? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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12:57 | 2/19/21 | |
Is Intermittent Fasting Better For Avoiding Weight Regain?
If you want to avoid weight regain, is intermittent fasting the best method of managing your nutrition? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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18:52 | 2/18/21 | |
Super-Slow Tempo Training: An N1 Experiment
Could super-slow rep training improve your home workouts and help you build and retain muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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17:46 | 2/17/21 | |
Should Beginners Take Creatine?
Is creatine for well-trained athletes and bodybuilders, or can newbies benefit from taking it? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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16:59 | 2/16/21 | |
How Much Cardio Is Too Much For Muscle Gain?
Is there a bit where too much cardio limits your ability to build muscle? Find out the answer in this episode of the podcast. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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15:07 | 2/15/21 | |
Sticking To Your Diet, Soy Protein, Food Labelling, Mindful Eating, And More
All of this week's podcast in one: Consistently hit your calorie target (00:00) Soy and testosterone levels (27:00) Rice vs whey protein (36:06) Mindful and intuitive eating (51:34) Food labelling research (01:07:21) Listener Q&A (01:18:43) Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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94:44 | 2/14/21 | |
Strategies For Maintaining A Calorie Deficit And When To Schedule Your Cardio: Listener QA
In this listener Q&A, you'll discover how best to stick to your calorie deficit and when to schedule your cardio so that it doesn't impact your muscle-building goals. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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16:01 | 2/13/21 | |
Food Labelling: Should You Be Earning Your Calories?
Should food labels tell you the amount of activity required to burn off what you're about to eat? Would it make you rethink your choice, or would it contribute to an unhealthy relationship with food? Find out more in this episode of the podcast. Research referenced: Daley et al. 2019. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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11:22 | 2/12/21 | |
Do Mindful And Intuitive Eating Techniques Reduce Food Intake And Improve Your Diet?
Are mindful eating and intuitive eating techniques a proven way to reduce how many calories you consume and improve your diet? In this episode of the podcast, you'll discover what a recent study concluded. Tune in for more. Research referenced: Grider et al. 2020. Canva Content Mastery: https://www.canvacontentmastery.com Calorie Calculator: https://www.ironparadisefitness.com/calorie-calculator
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15:48 | 2/11/21 |