185: Answering Your Nutrition and Training Questions
Summary
Nick Bare answers listener questions on balancing high-volume running with lower-body strength training, maintaining muscle mass, and breaking bad habits like doom-scrolling. He discusses the episode covers practical tips for consistency, such as using food scales for portion control and prioritizing responsibilities over routines as a new dad. He also explains the benefits of ergs for aerobic conditioning, the role of carbohydrates for performance, and why strength training is superior for long-term fat loss compared to running alone.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Q&A format overview
Balancing high-volume running with lower body strength
Maintaining muscle mass while running
Promoting the training app and community engagement
Breaking bad habits: eliminating triggers and setting boundaries
Building consistency through habit priming and portion control
Making time for fitness as a new dad
Incorporating ergs and rower into training routines
Carbohydrate timing and glycogen storage
Strength vs. cardio for long-term body composition
Weekly volume requirements for building muscle
Getting started with nutrition tracking and food awareness
Closing remarks and thanks
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