Habits And Hustle

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

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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 Th