NLP640 - The Dumbest Fitness Mistakes We've Ever Made (and What We Learned)

In this hilarious and informative episode of The Next Level Health & Fitness Podcast (formerly The Key Nutrition Podcast ), cohost Craig Smith and I take a trip down memory lane to revisit all the ridiculous things we used to believe and do in the name of health and fitness. From waking up in the middle of the night to slam a protein shake to believing in the mythical anabolic window, we share our missteps, lessons learned, and some good laughs along the way. Other highlights include: The infamous velocity diet. Avoiding carbs at night because "science." Overcomplicating the simple stuff. Believing the more supplements, the better. We share these stories not just to entertain, but to help you avoid the same traps we fell into. If you're looking to simplify your health and fitness journey while having a good laugh, this is the episode for you. 👉 Join the waitlist for the next round of our transformative Next Level Experience ! Click the link below to learn more about how you can level up in all areas of your life. Join The Next Level Waitlist - Join Here The Next Level Experience - mynextlevelexperience.com Interested in working with a coach? Get a free nutrition consultation - Schedule Here Submit your questions to be featured on our Q&A episodes. Order from Cured Supplement Order from Legion Supplements and get 20% off your first order by using discount code: keynutrition Connect with us on Instagram Host Brad Jensen – @thesoberbodybuilder Next Level Nutrition – @mynextlevelnutrition Episode Timestamps 00:00 Join the Next Level experience wait list now. 06:56 Fitness advice evolves; expect humor and insights. 10:08 Fasted cardio isn't superior to fed cardio. 13:00 Fasted cardio's benefits over fed are minimal. 16:14 Avoid sauna suits and unnecessary protein timing myths. 20:24 Extreme dieting led to severe malnourishment, injuries. 24:23 Velocity app offers controlled diet with supplements. 25:39 Cardio essential for internal health, beyond aesthetics. 28:06 Apple cider vinegar perceived as fat loss aid. 33:11 Diet plans exploit clients; focus on profits. 35:07 Glycemic impact varies by individual and context. 38:52 Strategic post-workout meals benefit intense training recovery. 43:04 Skepticism needed for fitness and nutrition claims. 47:36 Compound exercises optimize time; split routines inefficient. 50:50 Consume protein every two hours, ideally carbs. 53:17 Focus on calorie intake, protein, strength training. 57:11 Reflect on mistakes; embrace change and evolution.