Is grass fed beef really healthier, or is it just another food label we’ve romanticized? In this episode of Always Adaptive, I break down the science behind the grass-fed vs grain-fed debate, from omega-3s and micronutrients to the marketing claims you’ve probably heard repeated in every wellness podcast.

Spoiler: while grass-fed beef does have some benefits, it’s not the nutritional miracle it’s often made out to be. We’ll also look at how cooking affects those nutrients, why some grain fed beef might actually come out on top, and how your overall lifestyle matters way more than the type of steak you buy.

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In this episode, I break down why yoga and Pilates alone just don’t cut it, especially when it comes to bone health and muscle loss, which becomes a serious issue for women post-menopause. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for movement quality, but if you’re relying solely on stretches and breathwork to fight off osteoporosis… well, that’s like trying to balance the federal budget with good vibes.

We’ll dive into the real data behind osteopenia, osteoporosis, and why resistance training is still the gold standard for building strength and keeping your bones dense and durable. I’ll share some practical insights to help you design smarter training programs, whether you’re a coach, a concerned adult, or someone who's starting to realize that the "strong is the new skinny" movement was actually onto something.

So if you care about long-term health, muscle mass, and not crumbling like our infrastructure, this one’s for you.

Yoga + Pilates Meta-Analysis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8104420/
Resistance Training Meta-Analysis: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-025-94510-3

00:00 Introduction
01:26 The Standard
03:12 Do the Data Support Yoga and Pilates for Bone Health?
06:15 Do the Data Support Resistance Training for Bone Health?
08:37 Final Thoughts

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In this video, I dive into one of the most debated topics in fitness: cardio vs. resistance training for fat loss and overall health.

I break down how both training methods impact caloric deficit, muscle gain, and total daily energy expenditure, and why understanding these concepts is crucial if you're trying to lose fat without sacrificing strength or energy.

We’ll look at the unique exercise benefits of each: how strength training helps preserve muscle and reshape your physique, while cardio boosts your mental health, endurance, and calorie burn. I also get into the real-world factors like time efficiency, safety, and which method may be more accessible depending on your situation.

By the end, I share where I land personally and why I believe the best results come from using both strategically to improve your fitness, weight loss, and overall health long term.

Timestamps are below if you want to jump to specific sections. Let’s settle this once and for all.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Cardio vs. Resistance Training
00:38 Understanding Caloric Deficit and Energy Exchange
03:30 Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) Explained
04:57 The 5 Categories of Comparison for Both
05:20 Muscle Preservation
09:05 Calorie Burn Amount and Type
11:40 Mental Health Effects
14:03 Time, Safety, and Accessibility
15:20 Overall Health Impacts
18:22 Final Tally and Conclusion

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