Episode 384: Andrew Coates on Mid-Life Fitness: Cardio vs. Strength, Fasting Pitfalls, and Ozempic Facts

Tired of conflicting advice about cardio vs. strength training? In this Fitness Friday episode, I am joined by Andrew Coates to dive into this hot debate, specifically which is better for mid-life fitness. We discuss cardio versus strength training, maintaining muscle mass as we age, and the pros and cons of popular weight loss methods like Ozempic. We also dive into the psychology behind extreme dieting and fitness obsessions and why intermittent fasting might not be the miracle cure it's made out to be.  Andrew Coates is a dedicated fitness professional with over 23,000 hours of on-the-floor coaching experience. After graduating from Memorial University of Newfoundland with a Bachelor of Commerce, he began his career as a certified personal trainer in 2010 and founded Andrew Coates Fitness in 2017. Andrew is a prolific fitness writer, contributing to renowned publications such as T-Nation, Muscle and Fitness, and Men's Health, and has been featured in Arnold Schwarzenegger's newsletter. He is the host of The Lift Free and Diet Hard Podcast and a frequent public speaker at industry events. What we discuss:  Cardio vs. strength training debate Best forms of cardio for middle-aged individuals Importance of maintaining muscle mass as we age Fat loss and misconceptions about exercise for weight loss Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and its risks Effects of Ozempic on weight loss and muscle mass Intermittent fasting and its potential drawbacks Importance of self-awareness in managing eating habits Thank you to our sponsor: Therasage: Head over to therasage.com and use code Be Bold for 15% off  TruNiagen: Head over to truniagen.com and use code HUSTLE20 to get $20 off any purchase over $100. Magic Mind: Head over to www.magicmind.com/jen and use code Jen at checkout. BiOptimizers: Want to try Magnesium Breakthrough? Go to https://bioptimizers.com/jennifercohenand use promo code JC10 at checkout to save 10% off your purchase. Timeline Nutrition: Get 10% off your first order at timeline.com/cohen Air Doctor: Go to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code HUSTLE for up to $300 off and a 3-year warranty on air purifiers.  To learn more about Andrew Coates: Website: https://andrewcoatesfitness.com/  Instagram:  @andrewcoatesfitness Find more from Jen: Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/ Instagram: @therealjencohen Books: https://www.jennifercohen.com/books Speaking: https://www.jennifercohen.com/speaking-engagements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices