Today’s episode is a quick-fire Q&A on the topic of Performance Nutrition. We talk about meal timing, fueling for rest days and active days, hydration, and what really deserves our focus when we’re fueling to perform our best. 1:39: How important is eating immediately after my workout? 4:23: Is it important to keep protein up on a rest day? 5:51: How do I fuel so that I am getting enough while lifting but not too much I’m uncomfortable? 9:29: What do I eat to burn fat and build...

Food is far more than just fuel; it is joy, and identity, and culture. In today's episode we talk about how a sustainable approach to our nutrition includes enjoying of foods we love, especially when those foods have cultural significance. 1:17 Food is more than fuel. When we only break down food into functional components (macros, micros) without recognizing the enjoyment of food beyond these components, we miss out on all it has to offer. 4:42 Emotional eating is a normal human experience...

Content Warning: In this episode we touch on the subject of eating disorders and disordered eating patterns. Striving for nutritional perfection may seem appealing, but it can have negative consequences. In today’s episode we dive deep in to orthorexia: what it is, how we come to adopt obsessive eating behaviors, and how awareness can help us bring more moderation into our pursuit of health. 3:15 Orthorexia was first identified in 1998 and is an unhealthy obsession with eating only "clean"...

Today's episode dives into the recent chatter surrounding the off-label use of Semaglutides such as Wegovy and Ozempic as weight loss aids. We discuss the mechanism and function of these medications, the latest evidence on potential risk, and the need to make informed decisions and consider long term sustainability. 3:10 We talk through the history of weight loss medications and diet pills back to the victorian era, from tapeworms to arsenic pills. The marketing of quick diet solutions has...

Today we have the honor of sitting down and chatting with someone who is making waves in the running world. We’re talking with Martinus Evans, creator of the Slow AF Run Club and a leader in promoting inclusivity in fitness. Martinus Evans has run over eight marathons since his doctor told him to “lose weight or die” in July 2012. Since then, he’s also coached hundreds of runners and founded the Slow AF Run Club, a community of over 10,000 members worldwide. He is also the author of the book...

In today's episode, we explore the controversial world of Multi-Level Marketing (MLMs) within the fitness space. Our mission is to provide listeners with the knowledge, tools, and support to make informed fitness and nutrition decisions. 2:45 MLMs have a rich history, dating back to the 1920s with companies like the California Perfume Company, now known as Avon. 6:30 Despite their legitimate business model, MLMs have been criticized for aggressive recruitment tactics and dubious product...

Welcome to our introduction episode where we're talking about who we are and why we've decided to bring yet another fitness podcast into this saturated online space. We talk through our goal for the HTF podcast - to have conversation that others aren't having and to interview guests outside of our normal bubbles in the quest to disrupt the status quo of the fitness industry. 2:45 Kate's introduction into the fitness industry as a Crossfit trainer in 2010 5:55 Kate's educational background...

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