In this episode I dig into three big questions: can exercise improve your metabolism, how much exercise do you really need to see results, and which is better for overall health, cardio or strength.

I start by breaking down what metabolism actually is and the different parts of total daily energy expenditure, like BMR, NEAT, TEF, and EAT. I talk about how exercise impacts skeletal muscle, why muscle mass matters for burning calories, and how both cardio and resistance training bring their own benefits on the metabolic side.

I also get into how often you should train to make progress and why it helps to reframe the way you look at exercise frequency. Instead of an all or nothing mindset, I talk about looking at how many times you train across a month and building something that is adaptable and sustainable for your schedule.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Podcast Goals
02:49 Understanding Metabolism and Its Components
06:11 The Role of Exercise in Metabolism
08:55 How Much Exercise is Needed for Results?
11:48 The Benefits of Hybrid Training: Lifting vs. Cardio

Calvin Trieu, M.S. | Performance & Nutrition Coach

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