“Furious Pete” youtube video debunking many before/after “miracles” in the fitness industry!
Listen to the Podcast
1) Listener question from Pete, “Aric, where can I find a good meal plan online?”
*To be complete we should break this down into two topics:
a) Considerations for online meal plan search:
*Often generalized, no customized to your health goals, always identify the qualifications of the prescriber. The good, bad and ugly are online in terms of nutrition.
b) What to look for in a balanced meal plan?
*50% of total calories should come from carbohydrates
*Emphasis should be placed on nutrient dense foods (dark coloured veggies, nuts, seeds, fruits)
*Total calories should be listed (Should a larger male consume a 800kcal/day diet? No!)
Note: We offer customized meal planning here at Medpoint Fitness, including Bod Pod body composition testing.
2) Myth Buster: A client asked “Is is BAD to squat deeper than 90 degrees?” Often trainers recommend only lowering to that angle.
*Definitely NOT baring any unique limitations that have been identified. For most people, we lower far past 90 degrees even during our daily activities. (picking up groceries, cleaning the house)
*The limiting factor for most people is mobility in the ankle joint and hips. A simple adjustment to achieve a lower squat is to use a wide, open sumo stance that makes it easier to lower your hips.
