Episode 394: Andrew Coates on Simplifying Strength Training and Cardio + Avoiding Overcomplication

Feeling overwhelmed by endless fitness gadgets and tracking methods? You're not alone. In this Fitness Friday episode, Andrew Coates and I dive deep into the world of fitness misconceptions and offer a refreshingly simple approach to achieving your health goals. We discuss the overuse and potential inaccuracy of fitness tracking methods, benefits of combining resistance training with cardiovascular exercise, and how to find enjoyable forms of exercise to ensure consistency. We also debunk the myth that cardio "kills gains", discuss the risks of overexercising and much more.  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:   The overuse and potential inaccuracy of fitness tracking methods Skepticism about daily glucose monitoring for metabolically healthy individuals Benefits of combining resistance training with cardiovascular exercise Finding enjoyable forms of exercise to ensure consistency Debunking the myth that cardio "kills gains" Risks of overexercising, including potential for rhabdomyolysis Habit stacking to make cardio more enjoyable Simplifying fitness approaches and avoiding unnecessary complications 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