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Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhy Strength Training Beats Cardio for Fat LossIf you want to burn fat, build lean muscle, and improve your everyday life, then it's time to make strength training your priority. In this episode, we debunk common myths and reveal the science-backed benefits of lifting weights for people of all ages and fitness levels.
pen_spark2024-04-3026 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirFitness Myths & Truths for Men Over 30"I guess I missed my chance..." As a coach, I hear this from men in their 30s and 40s all the time. But if you've been putting off getting in shape because of your age, lack of time, or fear of getting bulky, this episode is for you! I'm debunking common fitness myths and sharing the simple strategies that help men over 30 get amazing results. It's never too late to build muscle, boost energy, and feel your best! Are you ready? Let's do this!2024-04-1620 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirInterview w/Chad WidmerGetting to know one of my friends and clients, Chad Widmer2024-04-1051 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirFeeling Stuck at 30? It's Time to Reclaim Your Energy, Purpose, and StrengthAre you a man in your 30s feeling a bit lost, noticing your body changing, and wondering if the best years are behind you? This episode tackles the unique challenges men face as they cross the 30-year threshold. We dive into dropping testosterone levels, shifting priorities, and the struggle to balance responsibilities. But it's not all doom and gloom! This is also a pivotal time for transformation. We discuss how to invest in yourself, leverage your experience, and redefine what success truly means. If you're ready to ditch the "blah" feelings and unlock your full potential, this episode is...2024-04-0233 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirSetting Realistic GoalsGet ready to finally crush your fitness goals! We're talking about celebrating your wins (even the small ones!), learning from challenges, and why finding activities you love is a total game-changer. This episode is your roadmap to lasting results and a healthier, happier you. Let's go!2024-03-2636 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirRecovery: The Missing Piece in your Fitness PuzzleTired of hitting plateaus and feeling constantly sore? It's time to unlock the secret weapon of fitness – recovery! Learn why sleep, nutrition, active recovery, and stress management are just as important as your workouts. Ditch burnout and unlock your true potential!2024-03-1929 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirSocial Media and Fitness: Navigating the NoiseSocial media can be a great way to connect and find fitness inspiration, but let's be honest – it has a dark side. In this episode, we explore how to manage social media for a healthier fitness journey. We'll discuss limiting your time online, avoiding the comparison trap, and prioritizing the content that makes you feel good and motivated.2024-03-1240 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirEmpower Your Body, Empower Your JourneyEmbrace Your Journey: Body Positivity & Healthy Living in a World of Unrealistic Expectations
This episode dives into the world of body positivity, exploring what it means to love and appreciate your body amidst societal pressures and unrealistic portrayals. We'll discuss how to challenge beauty standards, shift your focus from looks to function, and cultivate self-compassion through mindful practices.
We'll also address navigating the challenging landscape of social media, learning to curate positive and diverse feeds, and prioritize healthy habits that feel good, not restrictive. Join me as we empower you to embrace your unique journey...2024-03-0625 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirDebunking Nutrition Myths - IG Live 1/8/24Week 1: Nutrition Myths Busted
Myth: Carbs are the Enemy
Debunk: Carbohydrates are essential for energy. It's about choosing the right carbs like whole grains and vegetables.
Myth: Eating Late at Night Leads to Weight Gain
Debunk: Weight gain is more about the total calories consumed throughout the day. Late-night snacks can be okay if they fit into your daily caloric needs.
Myth: All Fats are Bad
Debunk: Healthy fats, like those found in avocados and nuts, are crucial for brain function and overall well-being.
Myth...2024-02-1422 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirLYBL: Chat w/Andy ArriolaI sat down with a friend of mine who I work with, Coach Andy Arriola, just to get to know him a bit and what his training philosophy is all about. Enjoy!2023-10-3123 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirIt's Okay to Burn Out. Rest and Recharge.These days, we are constantly on the go. Whether it be for work, school, family or personal stuff, it can get overwhelming at times.
The best thing to do is admit you are tired and take a break to rest and recharge your mind and body. 2023-10-1012 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe Hidden Dangers of ObesityObesity is a problem the world is facing and we don't seem to care to do anything about it. The greatest thing about this issue is that there are ways to prevent and reverse this problem. Reversing obesity isn't just about looking better and healthier, it's about protecting yourself from the many health problems that arise due to excess body fat. 2023-07-0720 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe Importance of Resistance TrainingAlthough many people don't participate in traditional gym exercises, the importance resistance training cannot be understated. If you don't like going to the gym or "working out" this episode will give you tips on how to strength train without gym equipment while also educating you on the value of it in your life. 2023-07-0648 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCollagen: Why It's Important and Where to Get It FromCollagen is an essential protein structure in our bodies that aid in cellular function, immune response and muscle synthesis. While it’s best to get it from a whole food diet, supplementing is also beneficial. Collagen can help reduce the signs of aging and symptoms of muscle loss as we get older.2023-05-3123 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirBenefits of Collagen and How to Get ItCollagen is an essential protein structure in our bodies that aid in cellular function, immune response and muscle synthesis. While it’s best to get it from a whole food diet, supplementing is also beneficial. Collagen can help reduce the signs of aging and symptoms of muscle loss as we get older.2023-05-3123 min
Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirBenefits of MeditationMeditation has been practiced for thousands of years and has been proven to have many positive effects on a person. In this episode I go over my favorite benefits from practicing meditation. It may be something you've thought about trying, maybe not, but I definitely suggest giving it a try.2023-02-1817 min
Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirNew year, same meWe all have good intentions coming into the new year, but we also have so much going on in our lives that doesn't care about holiday season or starting fresh. With so much stress to have a resolution coming into the year, I always point to three of my best ways to realign with yourself and your goals. 2023-01-1118 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirKeeping Things in PerspectiveTraveling to a new country can teach us so much about other cultures and lifestyles. On my recent trip to El Salvador, not only did I learn so much from those experiences, it also renewed my sense of gratitude in what I do have here at home and helped me see things from a different perspective. Once we realize how lucky we are with what we do have, we see things in a whole new light. 2022-12-2823 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirHow to have more energyMany of us feel that we just don't every have enough energy in the day to get all our work done, let alone get into the gym for a workout. Luckily, there are ways we can increase our energy and also increase our mental focus. 2022-12-0721 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCreatine 101If you haven't heard about creatine, this episode will give you a great overview as to what it is, what it does, and if it's safe to supplement with. 2022-11-0823 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe Importance of Saying NoMost of us want to be seen as reliable and selfless, and while both those things are great qualities, it's also important to take care of your own mental health by saying no to things that are going to take you away from taking care of yourself and the things that are important in your own life. If we can say no and put ourselves first more times than not, then we can be sure that we are our best selves when we can say yes to people.2022-10-2922 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirOptimizing our Immune HealthSummer is winding down and the temperature changes are going to affect our immune system's response. Lots of people end up coming down with the cold or flu during this season, and now we have to deal with the risk of new viruses as well. So for best ways to defend against foreign pathogens and to build up our immune response, I've listed ways that our under our control to minimize risk of infection. 2022-10-0335 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirIt's Okay to Indulge on VacationOver the years, I've heard clients and friends worry about their upcoming vacations and how all their progress will be ruined by indulging on all the delicious local foods. I have always tried to ease their worry by reminding them that a vacation is supposed to be about enjoying yourself guilt free and rewarding yourself for all the hard work. 2022-09-0713 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirDeveloping Better Training HabitsMost of us have good intentions when it comes to our fitness goals, but many times we do the activities that are recommended to us as what is best for us. In reality, the best way to develop consistent training habits is to do what is best for you, and that means doing what you are going to enjoy most. 2022-08-1020 min
Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe importance of Vitamin D in our healthMost people know we need vitamins and minerals to live a healthier more fulfilled life. One of the main ones is Vitamin D. But how do we get it and why is it so important ???2022-06-1015 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirDoing What's Right for YouA lot of times even when we want to do things for ourselves, our first thought is how other people may react. The best thing to do for ourselves is not to worry what others are going to say or do with OUR decisions. If we constantly question our own decisions to appease others, we may never live in peace or happiness. As long as you are aligned with your heart and mind, you are doing what is best for you and living your best life. 2022-06-0117 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirOptimizing Your Home WorkoutsQuarantine forced many of us to get creative with our exercise since our access to gyms was taken away. For many of us, home workouts became an even bigger part of our lives well after quarantine ended. So if you're still working out at home or just want to mix up your routine, there are many different options and variations to maximize each workout. 2022-05-2324 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirHow Sugar Affects UsIf you're anything like me, you enjoy sweets....a lot! Believe me I know how hard it is to cut out our favorite sweet treats to minimum or none at all. But, there are many reasons besides gaining weight, that sugar should be avoided as much as possible.2022-05-1638 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhen Motivation isn't EnoughIt's easy to be motivated when starting something new, but when challenges arise or when we just simply don't feel like it, that's when we use the habits we've built to keep us moving forward. Motivation will get you started, discipline will keep you going. 2022-05-0921 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCardio for Fat LossThis episode I give you ten different cardiovascular activities (besides running) that you can do to aid in your weight loss. Specifically in accelerating fat loss and maintaining muscle mass, there are plenty of activities you can do that will not only get your heart rate up, but also teach you new skills. I hope you try some of these!!2022-05-0225 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhy It's Important to Cook Your Own MealsLet's face it, cooking at home seems like a chore and it's just much easier to order takeout, right?! The problem with eating out more than cooking at home is we lose out on the many benefits of knowing where our food comes from, knowing what is in our food, learning portion control and creating new memories with friends and family. Take a listen as I go over 5 important benefits of cooking from home. 2022-04-2616 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhen an injury sets you backInjuries can happen even when we take the best of precautions. Today I want to talk about my experience through injury and how to best approach it so that you don't feel like you will set yourself back. 2022-04-1820 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirBenefits of Using a Suspension Trainer (aka TRX)Using suspension trainers in your workout routines will add so much versatility to your workouts and give you multiple benefits from stronger core, build functional strength, agility and power, they are portable and easy to set up and give you the ability to perform over 50 different exercises. 2022-04-1118 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirGluten in our dietsWe have all heard of gluten free this and that, but what we may not know is besides weight loss being a by product of getting rid of gluten, we may also notice significant improvements in our gut health and mental health as well. Take a listen to find out why!2022-04-0520 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhen Life Gets in the WaySometimes life's unexpected, and even expected, circumstances can derail our best efforts to maintain our responsibilities in our personal life, and especially at work. I recently had to move and while it took a lot longer than expected, taking steps to plan ahead and set expectations helped was some of the anxiety. The important thing is to always remember that even though life won't stop for us, it's important to stay positive and focused so you can avoid being so overwhelmed. 2022-03-3021 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirShould I exercise if I am feeling sick?Over the course of my career in training clients, the question of training when feeling sick has come up so much. "I'm feeling a little under the weather, should I still come in for my session?" While going in to a gym and around people when possibly contagious is not advised, there are still ways to get some movement in that can help boost your immune response when feeling ill. 2022-03-2122 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe truth about fruitsI am sure you have heard before that fruit is bad for you cause it has sugar. I am here to tell you that sugar from fruit is not bad for you. There is so much confusion out there and so I hope this clears it up for you and you can enjoy fruit in your diet more often. 2022-03-1421 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirAccountability: What, Why and HowAccountability is probably one of the most important skills if one wants to make improvements and changes in their life. When we set goals or say we are going to do something, we need to get it done. This will increase our confidence, dependability and relationships if we do so. Today I will explain it, tell you why it is important and how to apply it in your life. 2022-03-0728 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirTraining for Size vs StrengthWe all know lifting weights is good for us. What most of us don't know is that lifting weights is not going to get us big and bulky just like that. We need to train specifically for that purpose. We can all use weight training in our lives for more than just what we all think it is for, we can improve our sleep, improve our health and also improve anxiety by incorporating strength training into our routines. Today we talk about how to do so and what the differences are. 2022-02-2823 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirImproving Nutrition with Self CompassionBeing nice to ourselves is probably the hardest thing to do. If we think about how we talk to ourselves, the same way we talk to our loved ones, we will realize that most of the time we are pretty mean to ourselves. So in order to improve your relationship with food, you need to improve your relationship with food. 2022-02-2120 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirStress: How to Identify and Deal With ItStress!! We all deal with it and we all get to a point where it feels like it's too much. In today's episode, I go over some Invisible Stressors that cause us to feel anxious, irritable, angry or just plain fatigued. When we don't know what to look for we can't navigate our way around it. I'll let you know what these stressors are, how to identify if you struggle with it, and how to recover from them. 2022-02-1443 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirHIIT: What is it and how can it help?Most of us are familiar with traditional strength training, a good way to mix it up and challenge your body is by adding HIIT workouts to your training. There are many benefits to HIIT style workouts, from losing body fat to improving heart health. Take a listen to find out why and how!2022-02-0722 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirNuts: A Nutritional Wonder and Weight Loss boosterI am sure you have had some type of tree nut in your life, unless you are allergic of course! Nuts have such amazing nutritional benefits that adding them to your diet should be a priority. Adding them to meals, snacks and even smoothies can add so many nutrients without making it difficult. Enjoy!2022-01-3118 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirSelf-Awareness: What it is, how to have it, how it helps.Being self aware is a skill we can all develop to better our relationships, our careers and our overall quality of life. We can learn to be self aware even if we have never known how. 2022-01-2422 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirYoga: Why do it and how it will helpYoga, we are all familiar with what it is for the most part, but may still steer away from it because you think it's only for certain types of people. Just like it may seem weight lifting or running is only for certain people. However, Yoga is meant as a spiritual practice, more than an exercise routine. When approached in this way, we can reap the many benefits not only physically, but mentally most importantly. 2022-01-1726 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhy Protein is ImportantWhen it comes to our nutrition, eating protein can sometimes be a challenge, especially if we don't know how much we need or where to get it from. Protein can come from many different sources, so if you are plant based, vegetarian, or you eat anything, tune in to find out why protein is so valuable in our lives and how we can get more of it from whole food sources. 2022-01-1025 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirSetting the new year up for SuccessIt's well known that the beginning of the year brings grand resolutions and promises of life changing habits, but even with the best of intentions, many of us seem to falter right out the gates. In this episode I go over strategies and ideas that I have used in my life and have seen work in the lives of others. As a coach my goal is to educate, inspire and help you accomplish your goals, I hope this helps in some way. 2022-01-0523 min
Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirMaintaining Momentum in your Fitness GoalsWe all have things in our life that can cause us to hit pause on our fitness goals and even stop them altogether, especially towards the end of the year. In today's episode I go over the risks of continuously pressing pause in our health and fitness journey, plus I will also give you tips on how to turn the dial down a bit instead of completely stopping.2021-12-2926 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirMaintaining Healthy Cholesterol LevelsWe've all heard that cholesterol is bad and too much of it can harm us. While true that too much of something can hurt our bodies, all cholesterol is not created equal. Knowing the two types of cholesterol and how we can increase and decrease accordingly, can help us maintain our bodies at optimal health. 2021-12-2028 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhen you fall off trackEven with the best intentions of hitting our goals or staying on track, life can sometimes pack a punch and knock us off track. That doesn't mean we can't use strategies to get back on track and continue along until we accomplish our goals. 2021-12-1322 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirBenefits of Sleep on Overall HealthWe have all heard we need at least 8 hours of sleep right? Well, for good reason. Sleep has many benefits that we may not think about and so understanding what our bodies do while we sleep can help us learn better habits to ensure we get better and more restful sleep. Sweet dreams!2021-12-0625 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirIntermittent Fasting - What to knowIntermittent Fasting has become increasingly popular over the last few years, and for good reason. There have been many known health benefits, physically and mentally, when adding a fasting routine to your life. While it may not be for everyone, it definitely is worth knowing how it can help and how to get started. 2021-11-3030 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhen you feel like quittingWe all have moments in our lives when we just want to quit whatever it is that we are doing so that we don't have to be tired or struggle anymore. Life can have its challenges and in order to push through and not quit, we need to remember why we are doing what we are doing and maintain goals to keep us on track. Surrounding yourself with like minded people is also going to be key to your success. 2021-11-2221 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirThe Importance of having a CoachToday I discuss the importance of having a coach, accountability partner or support system/group, to help achieve and maintain your goals. Whether you are looking to improve your fitness and nutrition, your career, or even your personal life, having a coach to guide and support is crucial to not getting discouraged and keep moving forward. 2021-11-1624 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirHow to avoid ultra processed foodsIn our world it is common place for most of our food to be in some sort of processed form. Today I discuss how we can avoid ultra processed foods in our lives and replace it with whole nutritious food instead. We all know it is difficult to make changes, but when we realize the health risks associated with processed food, it becomes a whole lot easier. 2021-11-0820 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirWhy social media is holding you backToday's world is filled with social media and it seems no matter how hard we try, we constantly end up comparing ourselves to what we see on our feeds. Today I discuss how social media can have a negative impact on our goals and strategies to best deal with the dangers of comparison to other people. 2021-11-0125 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirStrength Training, don't be afraid of it!!In this week's episode I go over what strength training is, as well as the benefits we can all gain from it. Whether you are interested in increasing size, strength or endurance, I will explain how to incorporate into your training program. I will also go over the non physical benefits of strength training. 2021-10-2618 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCommon Nutrition Questions - Pt. 4We finish up or list of common nutrition questions, these are questions I have put together based on conversations with clients, friends and family throughout the years as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. We cover our last 4 questions in our nutrition mini series here and if you need to catch up go back and listen to parts 1-3. Enjoy!2021-10-1824 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCommon Nutrition Questions - Pt. 3We continue down our list of common nutrition questions, these are questions I have put together based on conversations with clients, friends and family throughout the years as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. We cover 5 more questions in this episode and have about 4 remaining after that, so stay tuned for more in the next few weeks! Enjoy!2021-10-1129 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCommon Nutrition Questions - Pt. 2We continue down our list of common nutrition questions, these are questions I have put together based on conversations with clients, friends and family throughout the years as a personal trainer and nutrition coach. We cover 4 more questions in this episode and have about 10 remaining, so stay tuned for more in the next few weeks! Enjoy!2021-10-0421 minLiving Your Best Life with Coach AdemirCommon Nutrition Questions - Pt. 1Sometimes knowing where to start in our nutritional journey can be difficult, so for this episode we are starting off with a nutritional series covering the most common and mythical nutritional questions I have heard over the years. This is the first three questions out of 16.2021-09-2711 min
Living Your Best Life with Coach AdemirIntroduction to Fitness and Nutrition with Coach AdemirHey all!
This is my very first episode, just a brief background on me and what I do as well as what I would like to accomplish with this series. My goal as a coach is to help as many people as I can and inspire people to be the best version of themselves.
Hope you stick around!2021-09-2604 min