What is your opinion on Intermittent Fasting?
We have seen every meal frequency pattern work for weight loss. Fasting can work. Eating 6 small meals per day can work. Eating 3 meals a day can work. You will have to figure out which one works best for you!
There is no magic behind fasting. The people who do well end up getting into a calorie deficit. Usually, they stop eating their sugar-filled breakfast and other unhealthy foods. If you eat an entire pizza and ice cream after your fast, then it will not work for fat loss.
I make sure people focus on the things that are make or break when it comes to getting results for fat loss. Getting into a caloric deficit is always step one. Getting enough protein, water, and improving the quality of foods—these are the basics.
A lot of studies for, and against, breakfast are worthless. A study funded by someone who wants the result to support their opinion is a joke. Do your own research. Try out different things. Your body will give you the answer.
Best Exercises for Low Back Pain?
Getting into specific exercises without addressing the individual can get people into trouble. Everybody is different. I will focus on the general areas we need to improve. Feel free to take advantage of a free consultation where we can dive into your specific situation. Here are a few areas we focus on:
Mobility
We develop a program to improve overall mobility. We focus on improving hip mobility if someone has back pain. Lack of mobility in the hips goes hand in hand with back pain. However, you still need an overall plan.
Flexibility
People often get mobility and flexibility training confused. I went into more detail on a previous blog post on our page here = RPT Blog
Strength
Yes, we need core strength. We need overall strength, not just core, back, and glutes. Many people come to us after googling a million exercises that didn’t work. They usually don’t work because they aren’t part of a well-thought-out overall program—a program that is designed specifically for you and progresses over time.
Static and Dynamic Posture
All of the above will help improve posture. Make sure you focus on both static and dynamic posture. Pay attention to what you are doing day-to-day. For example, your posture when driving or sitting at a computer.
What is your opinion on the 75 Hard Program?
I care more about the other 290 days. It’s lazy from a programming standpoint.
For those who don’t know, 75 Hard breaks down to:
- Two 45-minute workouts a day, one outside.
- No cheating on a diet for 75 days.
- Drink a gallon of water per day.
- Also, 10 pages of a self-help book and progress pictures.
So yes, it will work. But who will it work for? And what will happen after the 75 days? A very small percentage of people.
I prefer to talk to individuals and create individualized plans based on what they’ve done before coming to me. Gradual progress over time and building strong habits will change lives. Hopping around from one extreme to the other does nothing.