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May 2022
1h 22m

184. A Holistic Approach to Building Str...

KELLY LEVEQUE
About this episode

Sal Di Stefano is a personal trainer, co-founder of Mind Pump Media, and the co-host of Mind Pump, an online radio show and podcast that is dedicated to providing truthful fitness and health information. He's also the designer of the Muscular Adaptation Programming System (MAPS), and the author of The Resistance Training Revolution. Sal is dedicated to prioritizing health over appearance. He aims to shift the direction of the fitness industry from being rooted in aesthetics and insecurity to one based in self-love and self-care. He’s going to bust some myths around building muscle and share with us some tips on building a holistic lifestyle that supports your health through exercise and diet that everyday people can follow.

You will learn about...

  • Learning what’s effective to help everyday people get fit
  • How adaptation increases strength in the body
  • Why exercise needs to be valued by more than its caloric burn
  • Raising your metabolic rate through strength training
  • Busting strength training myths
  • Treating working out like a skill, not like a workout
  • Going into a workout with the right mindset

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