logo
episode-header-image
Aug 2023
9m 40s

2233: Am I Losing Fat Or Muscle? by Chri...

Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik
About this episode

Christian Finn of MuscleEvo talks about how to figure out whether you're losing fat or muscle

Episode 2233: Am I Losing Fat Or Muscle? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Tracking Your Body Composition

Christian Finn is an exercise scientist and former "trainer to the trainers" based in the UK. He holds a masters degree in exercise science, and has been featured in or contributed to major media on two continents, including the BBC and Sunday Times in the UK and Men’s Health and Men’s Fitness in the US.

The original post is located here: https://muscleevo.net/losing-fat-or-muscle/ 

Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com 

Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up next
Yesterday
3097: 9 Ways to Live a Happier and Healthier Life by DIYActive on Prioritizing Movement, Sleep, and Mindfulness
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3097: DIYActive shares nine practical, science-backed strategies to boost overall well-being, from nourishing the body with ... Show More
9m 5s
Aug 25
3096: Why Do Runners Get Injured - Strength Training by Rachel Trotta on Smart Mobility Work and Recovery
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3096: Most running injuries stem from training imbalances, not from running itself. Rachel Trotta explains how overtraining ... Show More
11m 4s
Aug 24
3095: What Your Seasonal Cravings Say About Your Health by Danielle Omar of Food Confidence on Mitochondrial Health
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3095: Danielle Omar reveals how cravings are not a weakness but your body’s way of signaling its needs, especially as the s ... Show More
11m 15s
Recommended Episodes
Jan 2021
Ep. #694: The Best of Muscle For Life: Bodybuilding Show Prep, Cardio or Weights First, and No Excuses
I’ve recorded hundreds of episodes of Muscle for Life on a huge variety of things related to health, fitness, and lifestyle, ranging from the basics of diet and exercise like energy and macronutrient balance and progressive overload and training frequency and volume to fads like ... Show More
30m 28s
Mar 2018
#006 - Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs - Why Does Fitness Hurt So Much, Is CrossFit Good For Physiques and The Future Of The Fitness Industry
This week I'm sitting down with CrossFit coaches, athletes, programmers, nutritionists and all round good guys Jordan Wallace, Paul Warrior and Tim Briggs.I absolutely loved recording this, despite being behind one of the UK's top CrossFit Programming Companies, the guys do not t ... Show More
1h 34m
Aug 2021
A Muscle Building Framework: What I wish Someone had told me about Adding Muscle and Transforming any Body #188
In today’s solocast, Ben explores tools and techniques of total body transformation. With a focus on building muscle, Ben shares the steps that listeners can take in the gym to turn every workout into a precision exercise. While many people and goals are stunted by the limiting b ... Show More
43m 33s
Apr 2017
046: Muscular Hypertrophy Mash-Up
Over the time, we've had some amazing guests on the show and we created a podcast episode in which we collected some of the most valuable lessons in regards to hypertrophy from the top guys in the industry such as Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, James Krieger, Mike Israetel & Eric Helms. Th ... Show More
35m 38s
Jan 2022
2021, A Year in Review: Muscle Intelligence #219
Today’s episode is a special one.  We’ve sifted through all of the amazing episodes we published in 2021 and picked out a handful of listener favorites to kick off 2022 in a BIG way. These "Year in Review" clips are from episodes that center around Ben's foundations of building a ... Show More
1h 3m
Mar 2024
2303: The Dangers of Muscle Loss from Overtraining, Ways to Transform a “Skinny Fat” Body, What to Do When Increased Strength isn’t Resulting in More Muscle Mass & More
In this episode of Quah (Q & A), Sal, Adam & Justin answer four Pump Head questions drawn from last Sunday’s Quah post on the @mindpumpmedia Instagram page.  Mind Pump Fit Tip: Don’t use shame to get results. (2:00) When your kids have bigger calves than you. (17:22) Organifi has ... Show More
1h 17m
Oct 2023
2187: Why Building Muscle Is More Important Than Losing Fat With Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
In this episode Sal, Adam & Justin speak to Dr. Gabrielle Lyon about the role muscle plays in overall health and longevity. We are not overfat but under-muscled. (1:57) What makes muscle so protective as an organ? (4:51) Why are doctors so slow to change their paradigm of thinkin ... Show More
1h 42m
Apr 2024
TMHS 782 - Microdosing Exercise, Staying Motivated, & The Best Way to Build Muscle - With Mark Bell
More and more science is affirming the importance of having healthy muscle on our frames. Not only does muscle make your body appear healthy, but it’s also a key component of aging healthfully. If you want to ensure optimal health as you age, there’s no better insurance plan than ... Show More
1h 26m