Your body needs rest but what really is a rest day?
-How many should I have a week?
-When do I know if I need one?
-What is an active rest day?
-Should all my rest days be active?
Yesterday
#1005: What actually makes a good week?
In Episode 1005, Marcus reflects on a phrase he has said hundreds of times on the show: “I hope you had a good week.”But what actually makes a week good?Marcus explores why judging weeks purely on emotion can be misleading and why progress in life, work, and training rarely happe ... Show More
38m 6s
Feb 26
#1004: You don't need help with your food
In this episode, Marcus challenges the idea that you need help with your food. He explains why most people already know what’s healthy and why the real issue is stress, sleep, structure, and the behaviours that quietly drive daily choices.Key points:Why food isn’t the real proble ... Show More
39m 15s
Jul 2024
2625: The Art of Active Rest by Harold Gibbons with Mark Fisher Fitness on Recovery & Physical Fitness
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Episode 2625:
Harold Gibbons emphasizes the critical role of rest within workouts for optimal results. Harold explores how strategi ... Show More
11m 48s
Aug 2024
2656: Sitting Is The New Smoking AND 7 Ways to Rest by Kerry Ogden on Rejuvenation and Well-Being
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Episode 2656:
Discover the often-overlooked dangers of a sedentary lifestyle with insights from Kerry Ogden, who highlights how imm ... Show More
9m 55s
Apr 2020
#4 Training From Home: Part 3
Today I discuss advanced weight lifting techniques, how many sets per week, per muscle group is needed for hypertrophy, how quickly can you lose muscle and strength, how much volume is needed to maintain muscle mass and much more.
15m 23s
Aug 2023
#65: Outsmart Sleep Deprivation
<p>Some nights, you're not going to be able to get enough sleep. But that doesn't mean your health has to suffer the next day. On this episode, Arnold walks through two real-life scenarios: how to thrive when you don't get enough rest, and what to do if exercise isn&# ... Show More
6m 20s
Apr 2023
#straightfromcait: Burnout and Exercise - What, How Much, and When
<p dir="ltr">If you used to have an exercise routine before burning out, you may be wondering when it is safe to start exercising again. The truth is that it differs for everyone, and you know your body better than anyone else. Learning to listen to your body and make adjustments ... Show More
17m 28s
<p>Welcome back to another episode</p><p><strong>Benefits of Exercise: manage stress, gives you energy, brainpower, helps fight diseases, and more!</strong></p><p><strong>Form over weight</strong></p><p><strong>Rest days are crucial</strong></p><p><strong>Warming up is essential ... Show More
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p class="p1">Missing a workout can feel like the end of the world sometimes—like you're breaking some unspoken rule about what it means to be "healthy." The guilt, the anxiety, the urge to compensate—it's all too familiar, right?</p> <p class="p1">In ... Show More
