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Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and mo ...
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2971: No, You Won't Get Bulky from Strength Training by Rachel Trotta on Tracking Food Intake
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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 2971: Rachel Trotta debunks the myth that women will “bulk up” from lifting heavy weights, emphasizing that genetics, more than workouts, determine your physique. She also shares practical stra…
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2970: The 7 Things I Do to Stay Fit While Traveling by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Healthy Eating Habits
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2969: [Part 2] The Power of Patience by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Improving Body Composition
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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 2969: Ross Enamait explores how patience is an underrated but essential trait for achieving long-term goals, particularly in training and personal growth. Through real-life examples and insight…
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2968: [Part 1] The Power of Patience by Ross Enamait of Ross Training on Fitness Goal Setting
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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 2968: Ross Enamait delivers a powerful message on why patience is the cornerstone of lasting success in fitness and life. While discipline and intensity are often celebrated, he reveals how lon…
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2967: An Open Letter to Those Who Have Lost Their Motivation by Marc Chernoff of Marc And Angel
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2966: Retiring Early Has Nothing to Do with Doing Nothing by Chris Reining on Financial Freedom
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2965: Does a Muscle Pump Mean Muscle Growth? by Christian Finn of Muscle Evo on Hypertrophy
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2964: Pain vs. Soreness During and After Working Out and Muscle Scraping
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2963: The Difference Between Inspiration and Motivation by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness
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2962: Weight: Is It Simply a Matter of Will Power? by Nancy Clark on Healthy Weight Management
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2961: Social Proximity Effect: Your Friends’ Habits Will Become Your Habits by Tyler Tervooren of Riskology
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2960: Self-Accountability by Steve Pavlina on Self Discipline and Personal Growth
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2959: The #1 Reason You’re Not Losing Weight by Dr. Monali Y. Desai of If We Were Family
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2958: 5 Mindful Practices for Pulling Yourself Out of a Rut by Josie Michelle Davis on Clarity and Purpose
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2957: 6 Common Workout Injuries and Their Causes by Josh Anderson of DIY Active on Proper Exercise Form
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2956: How Much Protein Should I Consume After A Workout
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2955: [Part 2] Weight Loss Goals: Realistic or Unreasonable? by Julia Steier with Diet Spotlight
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