Why and How to Start Moving More Every Day

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08/12/24 • 34 min

What if simply strolling around your neighborhood could drastically improve your health? In this invigorating episode of the VeGAINS Fitness and Nutrition Podcast, we explore why mid-year is the perfect time to reboot your fitness goals just in time for summer. Learn about the benefits of daily walking, including "cozy cardio," a delightful and enjoyable way to get your steps in. We underscore the importance of daily movement for heart health, cardio endurance, and bone strength, while also tackling the hidden dangers of excessive sitting.
Excessive sitting may be silently sabotaging your muscle recovery, even if you're a regular gym-goer. Discover eye-opening research revealing that prolonged sitting impedes leg muscles’ ability to absorb amino acids, affecting muscle repair. We unearth the true health benefits behind the 10,000 steps a day goal, initially a marketing gimmick but now backed by science. You'll also find practical tips on tracking your steps, from pedometers to smartphone apps.
Staying active doesn’t have to be complicated, even with a sedentary job. This episode is packed with advice on how to seamlessly integrate more movement into your daily life, whether it's biking to work, taking the stairs, or using an under-desk treadmill. We introduce “exercise snacks”—short bursts of activity that add up to significant health benefits. And for our vegan listeners, we dive into protein-packed recipes and answer your burning questions about maintaining a high-protein vegan diet, even without soy. Tune in and get ready to transform your fitness and nutrition habits all year round!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to VeGAINS Podcast
00:11 Shifting Focus to Fitness
00:31 Renewing Fitness Goals
00:51 Getting Started with Basic Activity
01:47 The Cozy Cardio Trend
02:49 Benefits of Walking and Standing
04:05 Risks of Excessive Sitting
10:37 Tracking Your Steps
12:23 Pedometers and Fitness Trackers
17:22 High-End Fitness Trackers
17:37 Ring-Based Fitness Trackers
17:56 Whoop Fitness Tracker Insights
18:53 General Tips for Increasing Daily Steps
23:11 Exercise Snacks: A New Approach
25:50 Vegan News and Product Reviews
27:52 Addressing Common Vegan Concerns
33:47 Connecting with the Vegan Community
34:48 Conclusion and Farewell

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VeGAINS Fitness & Nutrition - Why and How to Start Moving More Every Day

Transcript

Muscle Deficient Vegan00:00:00.000

Welcome to the VeGAINS Fitness and Nutrition Podcast. This is episode 16. I'm the muscle deficient vegan here with the protein deficient vegan. Do you want to say hi? Hi! Hi! So the last few episodes we've been talking about nutrition. We're going to shift focus a little bit here for the next few to talk about fitness.

Protein Deficient Vegan00:00:14.320

So less boring.

Muscle Deficient Vegan