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The Biggest Myths Around Weight Training, Weight Loss, BMI & More
Episode 2223rd April 2021 • Gymnazo Podcast • Gymnazo Inc.
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In this episode, Gymnazo Coach and Movement Specialist Kaleena Ruskin sits down with Gymnazo Founder and Movement Specialist Michael Hughes to go full Myth Busters on weight training, weight loss practices, BMI as a measure of health and more.

In this episode they cover the differences between hypertrophy and strength, what to tell women who don't want to get big, the importance of rest and recovery for muscle growth, differences between men and women, why you should stop using BMI as a measurement tool and more.

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5:53 - Tropic Thunder reveals the truth of all truths

6:25 - How Michael would train someone who wants to look like Chris Hemsworth as Thor

12:20 - Is cardio the key to losing weight?

18:28 - The differences between hypertrophy and strength

21:00 - Feeling sore is NOT a good thing

25:47 - Differences between men and women

30:23 - Advice for women who don't want to "bulk up"

41:05 - The numbers you should be paying attention to

49:58 - The best way to track weight loss

57:52 - What is the average body type at Gymnazo?

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