Episode 52: Fitness Charlatans & Snake Oils

10/09/22 • 39 min

In this episode, Dr. Armstrong discusses the often-asked questions of “How do you find a good trainer?” and “How do you spot snake oil and charlatans in fitness?”. Both are excellent questions and warrant consideration.Dr. Armstrong discusses his thoughts on the qualities of good trainers and why trainers are not necessarily good trainers just because they have great bodies, do “cool stuff” on Instagram, are former athletes, or train collegiate/professional athletes. He also adds his twist on...

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In this episode, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton review an article from Eat This, Not That! titled: "The Best Workout To Slow Aging and Promote Longevity, Science Reveals." They consider the benefits of aerobic exercise--specifically, high-intensity interval training--for slowing the aging process and weigh-in on the "best for" claims of the article and the supporting science. HIIT is beneficial, of course, but there is more to be consider (e.g., the exercise continuum) regarding exercise for...

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Episode 53: Egging Well

Eggs may not be as bad as we have been led to believe. This episode is about eggs. Dr. Armstrong and Corbin discuss some of the latest information on eggs and how eating more whole eggs can help one age well. Downing raw eggs like Rocky may also not be as bad as we think. Listen and learn why.For more about the benefits of eggs, check out:"10 Things You Don't Know About Eggs.""The Best Protein in Your Grocery Store.""Maybe Drinking Raw Eggs Is Not So Bad."Send us a text Support the showHave q...