119: Group Exercise Sucks for Fat Loss ft Lauren Laux Part 1

The Low Carb Hustle Podcast

This is part 1 of my conversation with Lauren Laux where she shares that she was a fan of group exercise, but eventually became disillusioned with the practice after realizing that it doesn’t work to achieve fat loss goals long term. We also get weird with a lot of pop culture references and sing alongs...for some reason. Tune in!

[00:01 - 04:52] Opening Segment

• Introducing Lauren Laux to the show!
• She talks about her experience with group exercises and why it doesn’t work well for fat loss or fitness goals
• The benefits of individualized exercise over group exercises, and how they provide a plan for the user

[04:53 - 15:22] A Clear Goal On Why You Are Going To The Gym

• Group exercises classes can be ineffective because they mistake sweat and tiredness for an effective workout
• Most people are trying to drop between 20 and 40 pounds of fat and put on enough lean muscle to feel better about themselves
• Group exercises classes need to be very specific about the goals that the participants are hoping to achieve
• She recommends tracking weights and exercises for 30 minutes before an intense workout to prevent overtraining and cortisol production
• The downside of CrossFit exercises

[15:23 - 24:19] Closing Segment

• She advises listeners that recovery exercises such as walking, yoga, and resistance training are better for the body and can help relieve stress

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Key Quotes:

"Getting clear about the reason that you're going to the gym and what you're hoping to accomplish will help you be very specific in the activity." - Lauren Laux

"Exercise is stress. Exercise creates inflammation, and exercise breaks down muscles. It's important to remember all of that because your recovery has to be greater than your workout or has to be greater than your output." - Lauren Laux

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