Episode 394: Andrew Coates on Simplifying Strength Training and Cardio + Avoiding Overcomplication

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Feeling overwhelmed by endless fitness gadgets and tracking methods? You're not alone. In this Fitness Friday episode, Andrew Coates and I dive deep into the world of fitness misconceptions and offer a refreshingly simple approach to achieving your health goals.

We discuss the overuse and potential inaccuracy of fitness tracking methods, benefits of combining resistance training with cardiovascular exercise, and how to find enjoyable forms of exercise to ensure consistency. We also debunk the myth that cardio "kills gains", discuss the risks of overexercising and much more.

Andrew Coates is a dedicated fitness professional with over 23,000 hours of on-the-floor coaching experience. After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce, he began his career as a certified personal trainer in 2010 and founded Andrew Coates Fitness in 2017. Andrew is a prolific fitness writer, contributing to renowned publications such as T-Nation, Muscle and Fitness, and Men's Health, and has been featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger's newsletter. He is the host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast and a frequent public speaker at industry events.

What we discuss:

The overuse and potential inaccuracy of fitness tracking methods
Skepticism about daily glucose monitoring for metabolically healthy individuals
Benefits of combining resistance training with cardiovascular exercise
Finding enjoyable forms of exercise to ensure consistency
Debunking the myth that cardio "kills gains"
Risks of overexercising, including potential for rhabdomyolysis
Habit stacking to make cardio more enjoyable
Simplifying fitness approaches and avoiding unnecessary complications

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