The Dark Side of Chasing the Perfect Body | Dr. Mike Israetel
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Dr. Mike Israetel discusses the complexities of body image, fitness, and nutrition, emphasizing the importance of healthy training and diet principles.
Dr. Mike Israetel is a renowned expert in the field of sports and exercise science. Dr. Mike holds a PhD in Sports Physiology and serves as a graduate professor at Lehman College. He’s also the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization. Today on the show we discuss: why you don’t need to train to failure on every set to build muscle, how to get stronger and build a better physique without living in the gym, why wanting to look good isn’t automatically shallow, how vanity can become toxic when it turns into comparison or perfectionism, why short-form fitness content is making people more confused about fat loss and nutrition, and the simple training and diet principles that actually work without falling for internet myths or gimmicks and much more. Try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine: https://www.livemomentous.com Use code ADVERSITY for up to 35% off your entire first order ⚠ WELLNESS DISCLAIMER ⚠ Please be advised; the topics related to health and mental health in my content are for informational, discussion, and entertainment purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your health or…
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