#70 - Can Sleep Affect Weight Loss? Making Exercise Not Seem Like A Chore. Are Rest Days Essential & more!

17/09/2024 58 min

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Episode Synopsis

4:36 What happens when you're sick—should you continue exercising or rest? 
6:52 Are there any supplements recommended for boosting recovery or immunity? 
8:36 What are your top 3 resistance band exercises for toning the bum, tummy, and love handles? 
9:45 Is there a search function on demand?
10:19 Is it okay to exercise just one side when you have an injury? 
12:20 Can resistance bands replace weights for a strength workout while on holiday? 
12:58 Are there benefits to fasting, and how does it affect fitness and weight loss? 
15:29 Can poor sleep cause weight loss plateaus or even weight gain? 
20:50 What ratio of cardio to strength workouts should you aim for each week? 
25:49 How can you prevent exercise from feeling like a chore? 
28:56 How do you adjust workouts to prevent knee pain or stiffness due to age or arthritis? 
31:05 Am I too old to do Lorna’s classes?
33:10  How can I create an effective fitness routine that fits round long working hours and mentally exhausting days without feeling burnt out or feeling overwhelmed 
34:55 I’m used to having 1 meal per day (usually dinner) with a snack mid afternoon. I intermittent fast, is this ok?
35:40 Can mental health challenges impact exercise motivation, and how do you maintain consistency? 
38:38 What’s the best way to train for a 5K run, and what fitness classes support running? 
40:05 How do you perfect your push-up technique? 
40:36 What size weights should beginners use, and how do you progress over time? 
41:37 How soon are the live classes, are they uploaded onto on demand?
42:30 How often should you take rest days, especially when mixing running with strength training? 
46:55 Is breakfast important, or can it be delayed until later in the day? 
48:02 What are some creative ways to increase water intake beyond just drinking plain water? 
49:07 How can diet and exercise be tailored to manage menopausal symptoms like bloating and fatigue? 
53:11  What can I do to get motivation to get moving more?
54:01 How can swimmers create an effective fitness routine that balances cardio and strength workouts? 
54:50 What steps can you take to prevent or manage sciatica triggered by certain exercises? 
56:28 Are weights more beneficial than resistance bands, and how do space and family considerations affect equipment choices? 

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