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NHA Today Podcast

NHA Today Podcast

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 The NHA Health Science Podcast is brought to you by the National Health Association (NHA) championing the Gold Standard of a Whole Plant-Food Diet and Lifestyle Since 1948. The NHA's Mission is to educate and empower individuals to understand science-backed results from an integration of all aspects of health; personal, environmental, social, and the animals. All of our experts subscribe to a whole food, plant-based nutrition, no SOS, lifestyle and take a leadership role in advocating for healthy living and social justice. Many of our experts identify as ethical vegans. NHA supports medically supervised water-fasting. Water-fasting is a widely accepted protocol for healthy fasting.2025 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living
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  • 127: The Vegan Lifter: Get Stronger as You Age with Robert Cheeke

    127: The Vegan Lifter: Get Stronger as You Age with Robert Cheeke
    Jul 8 2025
    Plant-Based Fitness & Strength Training with Robert Cheeke Watch it on YoutTube HERERead the Blog HERE Episode Overview Join Maxime Sigouin, founder of Fit Vegan Coaching, as he interviews plant-based fitness pioneer Robert Cheeke about resistance training, longevity, and building muscle on a plant-based diet. With 30 years of plant-based living and decades of strength training experience, Robert shares invaluable insights on training evolution, injury prevention, and the mindset shifts needed for sustainable fitness. Key Topics Covered Training Evolution & Mindset (00:01:50 - 00:15:00) How training approaches change from your 20s to 40s and beyondShifting from performance-focused to longevity-focused trainingThe importance of acceptance and removing comparison pressureFinding joy in movement vs. training as a burden The Power of Consistent Movement (00:15:00 - 00:20:00) Choosing movement first: always taking stairs, walking meetingsNon-exercise activity benefits for mental clarity and creativityMaking conscious choices to incorporate movement throughout the day Strength Training Benefits (00:24:00 - 00:35:00) Building skeletal muscle and bone densityPreventing sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss)Enhancing mood and building characterCreating an efficient fat-burning metabolismFunctional benefits for all sports and activities Debunking Fitness Myths (00:29:00 - 00:45:00) Why fear of "getting too bulky" is unrealisticThe illusion component of looking fit (body fat % matters more than size)Cardio vs. strength training for fat lossWhy you can't outwork a bad diet Workout Structure & Injury Prevention (00:45:00 - 01:10:00) Warm-up: Why cold muscles are injury-proneDynamic vs. static stretchingRPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) under 5Synovial fluid and joint lubrication Main Workout: Progressive loading strategiesForm over ego liftingSelf-awareness and accepting being a beginnerCommon injury patterns and prevention Cool-down: Reducing DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)Maintaining range of motionThe connection between stretching and posture Keys to Long-term Success (01:10:00 - 01:15:00) Creating structure and systemsBuilding identity through consistent actionsConnecting today's actions to future outcomesFinding motivation through results, not just willpower Notable Quotes "Consistency is possibly the most important word in the world after love""The fear of getting too muscular is like the fear of accidentally becoming a billionaire""You can't fail if you don't quit" Action Items for Listeners Start with 3x/week, 30-minute strength training sessionsAlways warm up properly - never rush this phaseFocus on form over weight liftedInclude 5 minutes of post-workout stretchingTrack workouts to create accountabilityRemove comparison to others - train for your own goals Resources Mentioned Maxime Sigouin's YouTube channel - 100+ exercise form videosBooks by Robert Cheeke: "The Plant-Based Athlete""The Impactful Vegan" Fit Vegan Coaching program Key Takeaways Strength training is essential for longevity, bone density, and quality of life at any age. Success comes from consistency, proper form, and training for your own goals rather than comparing yourself to others. The journey from performance-focused to longevity-focused training requires mindset shifts but ultimately leads to more sustainable, enjoyable fitness practices.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 125: A New Chapter for the Health Science Podcast: Relaunching Summer 2025

    125: A New Chapter for the Health Science Podcast: Relaunching Summer 2025
    Apr 3 2025

    🎙 Health Science Podcast Announcement – A Message from Dr. Frank Sabatino

    Dr. Frank Sabatino, Director of Health Education for the National Health Association and host of the Health Science Podcast, shares a heartfelt update with listeners. Over the past two years, the podcast has featured inspiring and insightful conversations with leading voices in plant-based health, science education, activism, and more.

    Now, the team is taking a short break to refresh, revamp, and elevate the show in preparation for an exciting relaunch in Summer 2025. Dr. Sabatino thanks the community for their ongoing support and looks forward to returning with renewed energy and enriched content.

    Stay tuned – the best is yet to come!
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    2 mins
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Dr Frank Sabatino interviews the health professionals who understand prevention and reversal of the causes of disease, through plant-based nutrition and lifestyle factors, and aim at the best long-term outcomes for people, environment, and animals.

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