In this Q&A episode of the Next Level Health and Fitness Podcast, co-hosts Craig Smith and I dive into a wide range of listener questions. We discuss the role of weightlifting belts and how to use them effectively, address muscle imbalances and how to correct them, and explore the balance of grit and grace when getting back on track after falling off the wagon. We also break down whether cardio is better before or after your workout, along with a few other topics that provide practical tips to optimize your fitness journey.

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Episode Timestamps

00:00 Encouragement: Compete only with yourself, keep going.

04:42 Intuition, guidance, and empowerment in group leadership.

07:29 Submit questions via show notes link.

10:41 Coaching thrives, but people skills are essential.

14:23 Balance levels; takeaways exist; transition requires persistence.

16:46 Be okay not being great initially.

22:22 Mistakes are valuable lessons and growth opportunities.

26:37 Belts reduce injury risk for heavy lifting.

27:33 Limit weight belt use to heavy lifts.

34:11 Optimize training by splitting cardio and weights.

37:47 Reflect on addiction, seek support for recovery.

42:09 Struggling with weed can lead to guilt.

45:58 Balance focus on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual health.

49:56 Combine activities for holistic well-being through value stacking.

54:08 Podcast enhances lifestyle: business, health, fitness insights.