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Dec 2023
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Q&A 1: Discipline, How to Build Enduranc...

Michael Smoak
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All Questions are typed below with timestamps so you can jump to what you want to hear. Drop your #StepCheck in the comments!! If you liked this episode, please like the video, drop a comment, and subscribe. I really appreciate it. 1. How do you build your way up to a 5k/10k? 1:33 2. Talk more about Discipline, I struggle to maintain discipline and feel like I need a kick in the ass. 7:18 3. What is your opinion on salt-based electrolytes, and can you get too much salt? 11:55 4. Do you believe willpower is like a muscle that gets fatigued over the course of a day? If so, how do you recommend restructuring your day for fitness goals when you are very busy? 14:20 5. Are 3-day workouts sufficient for building muscle if i am achieving progressive overload? I am in the military, and it works for me, but I am not sure if it is what is best. 17:09 6. If you could only do one exercise for a year, what would you choose? 19:50 7. I am a woman in my 40s who workouts 6 time per week with an hour of cardio after. My question is what supplements should i take to lose fat and tone my muscles? 21:21 8. Do you really need pre-workout? Is there really a benefit? 23:45 9. what do you eat when you are in a pinch, and you have no food prepped and only fast food around? 26:59 10. How can I know how many sets per week I need in my workout program to build muscle? 29:30 11. What if I wake up before the sun and cannot get morning sunlight on my eyes? 31:17 12. What are my thoughts on the apple watch activity tracker for tracking calories burned? 32:34 13. I plan to run a marathon in February. How do I make sure I improve my body composition while training for this marathon and not lose my muscle from all the running? 36:37 Socials: Tiktok | @higherupwellness Instagram | @higherupwellness LinkedIn |   / michael-thomas-smoak   Book a Coaching Call | https://calendly.com/higherupwellness

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