Today we're talking about Zone 2 training.

Zone 2 training is exercising at 60-70% of your maximum heart rate.

For example, if you are 50 years old, you would subtract 50 from 220 to get a maximum heart rate of 170 beats per minute with 60-70% being 102-119 beats per minute.

Benefits of Zone 2 training:

1. Increases aerobic capacity
2. Increases fat metabolism
3. Enhances recovery
4. Builds endurance
5. Improves insulin sensitivity

Aim for 2 45 min Zone 2 training sessions per week.

Some Zone 2 activities to consider are: walking, swimming, and cycling.

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The main difference between whey concentrate and isolate is the processing.

Whey protein isolate undergoes more processing in order to isolate the protein from whey.

The processing to isolate the protein component of whey, clears out a lot of lactose, fats, immunoglobulins, vitamins and minerals.

This is why a 20 gram serving of whey protein isolate will contain around 18 grams of protein, whereas a 20 gram serving of whey protein concentrate will contain on average about 16.5-17 grams of protein.

The flavor profile of whey protein isolate is also more easily manipulated via removal of the other components of whey, making it much more amenable to use in processed foods.

Whey protein isolate by itself will be less flavorful.

The more processing that occurs with any food, the greater the loss of its inherent nutrients.

Often words like protein are thrown around, like protein is protein and it is all the same, just hit your gram levels. But just like 20 grams of protein from black beans is not going to have the same benefit as 20 grams of protein from beef, so too, when it comes to whey protein isolate as compared to whey protein concentrate.

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From going to bed at 7:30pm to getting up at 4:00am, Dennis has had his sleep routine on lockdown for the last 30 years, but his fitness and eating habits were lacking.

When fitness becomes a part of your daily routine, your quality of life drastically improves.

Fifteen years ago Dennis did HIIT style workouts and ran his fair share of half marathons to maintain his job as a correction's officer, but he wasn't living a healthy lifestyle.

As he says, going to work, coming home, sitting and eating whatever you want, is not living life to the fullest. At 60yrs old, he is fitter than ever and setting the standard for 60 yr olds everywhere.

After a few key dietary changes, Dennis noticed a decrease in body fat and the ability to push through tough workouts.

While making the CF Games is on his bucket list, his biggest motivation are his 5 children and 7 grandchildren and being able to enjoy life to the fullest with them.

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"Action creates motivation" a quote from one of Bradley Alcock's favorite authors, Mark Manson and words he lives by.

Bradley was on a team that went to the CF Games in 2016 and he competed as an individual a few years later in the 35-39 division. At 41, he is chasing after his dream of playng in the sandbox again with the fittest people in the world. He placed 10th in the Open and 12th in the quarterfinals and just snatched 225lbs, proving that fitness can increase with age.

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Creatine is most often associated with strength and muscle mass, but what's often overlooked is its metabolic benefits.

One of the hallmarks of healthy aging is efficiently getting sugar out of the blood and into the muscle cells for use or storage. This is also one of the processes that gets downgraded in the aging process. However, creatine can help! It can improve insulin sensitivity and move glucose into the muscle cells for use.

Creatine supports muscle cell membrane stability (promoting better communication between cells and decreasing cellular breakdown), makes it easier to create ATP, promoting improved recovery and muscle endurance, which leads to improved muscle mass and strength and it helps clear glucose from the blood and gets it into our muscles.

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Today, I'm chatting with Cheryl Brost, a CrossFit Master's athlete who won the 50-54 division in 2023.

She's qualified for the CrossFit Games 12x and competed in the Games 10x. She's experienced injuries and setbacks but has persevered and is fitter than ever at 52. In fact, she just recently had a PR in the workout, Grace.

As she shares, anything is possible with consistency.

She started CrossFit at age 39 and fell in love with the community, camaraderie, and the competition aspect of CrossFit.

After this interview, you'll be inspired to move your body, even if it's just to get your blood pumping through a long walk or maybe you'll want to take up hula dancing like Cheryl's 80yr old Mom!

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In today's episode, we're talking to Tom Mulbeier. A 5x CrossFit Games Master's athlete who transformed his life through fitness. As he says, no matter what type of exercise you enjoy, "consistency is the key". In this interview, he shares his body stats from what they were 10 years ago to what they are today.

He's a good example of how to age in reverse. Although you may see Tom at the CrossFit Games this year, his goal and true passion is to inspire others to make fitness a habit. Another Tom quote: "What you make a habit, you make happen".

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On today's podcast, I'm talking to Ian Gerrish, a former bull rider, who now stays fit through cycling and CrossFit.

He not only works 10+ hours/5 days a week and has a family, but finds time to make fitness a priority so that he can enjoy his grandkids and the great outdoors.

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