January 3, 2023
Ep 39: Pain-Free Training and Flexible Dieting Principles with Matthew Spiewak
Wits & Weights | Fat Loss, Nutrition, & Strength Training for LiftersAbout this episode
I am joined by a member of our Wits & Weights Facebook community , Matthew Spiewak, to chat about training and nutrition, including flexible dieting, compound lifts, pain and injury, and programming. Matthew is an ACSM-certified Personal Trainer in the Chicagoland area with a degree in Kinesiology. He loves helping people feel and look better and transform their health through his hands-on work in the gym as a trainer, so Matthew has both the educational and practical experience to help you succeed. Matthew also hosts a 30-minute Instagram live every Tuesday at 5pm Central time in the U.S. and brings on new guests every week. Topics discussed in this episode: How and why Matthew got into fitness Flexible dieting and who benefits from it Whether anyone should NOT use flexible dieting Whether people should squat and deadlift, benefits, how to incorporate in training The best rep ranges for strength, hypertrophy, and physique Bench press form (and getting the entire body involved) How to avoid low back pain How to deal with an injury Why programming is so important to get better results How to start and stick with a training routine and lots more RELATED LINKS Find Matthew on Instagram Matthew's website Watch the episode on video here Join the Wits & Weights Facebook community Support the show 📱 Get Fitness Lab - Philip’s science-based AI app for fat loss, muscle building, and strength training for people over 40. It adapts to your nutrition, recovery, and training to improve body composition without guesswork. 🎓 Try Physique University - Evidence-based nutrition coaching and strength training to help you lose fat, build muscle, and master your metabolism with support and accountability (free custom nutrition plan with code FREEPLAN ). 👥 Join our Facebook community - Free fat loss, muscle building, and body recomposition strategies for adults over 40 who want practical, science-backed fitness guidance. 👋 Ask a question or find Philip Pape on Instagram