Today in our Lab we are going to take a coffee ☕ with Simon Shawcross. Simon Shawcross is the founder of HITuni.com and has been a personal trainer since 1999. He is a respected author and speaker on the topics of exercise and wellbeing, with a core focus on communicating the value of strength training for everyone. We'll know more about Simon routines over the past 20 years and more, why Simon gravitated toward strength training, all about efficiency and frequency when working out and Simon' project called HITuni. We'll dive deep on:Some fitness industry and misconceptions (fat loss and exercise, need for cardio/aerobics etc)What parameters and metrics to monitor to detect fatigue and confirm recoveryIs “sweat” really necessary?Importance of breathing when working outExercise order, is it important? Why? Metabolic stressWhat does “Functional Exercise” means for SimonHow stretching is important and how to integrate to the routinesNo External Load Training (NXL) let’s talk about this “paradox” way of trainingThe Nutritional componentIf Supplements are really neededAnd much, much more. We will talk about:#mikementzer #functionalexercise #strenghtraining #workout #energy #highintensitytraining #homeostasis #recovery #resilience #longevity #biohacking #hrv Episode Sponsored by ThinkFit https://thinkfit.app/ "Live Intentionally - Combine Productivity with Wellness for a Balanced, Meaningful Life." Use the code "thinkfit10" for a 10% discount on HITuni https://www.hituni.com/?ref=388 Hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE to support this channel! LinksHITuni is the e-learning provider that specializes in delivering courses on High Intensity Training (HIT) and Evidence Based Fitness. https://www.hituni.com/?ref=388 The Complete Beginner’s Guide to High Intensity Resistance Training (HIT) https://www.hituni.com/complete-beginners-guide-to-high-intensity-resistance-training-ebook/ Deep Fitness: The Mindful, Science-Based Strength-Training Method to Transform Your Well-Being in Just 30 Minutes a Week https://amzn.to/46Nwx1zThe PE Diet https://amzn.to/41kBZrF Mike Mentzer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_MentzerThe Wisdom of Mike Mentzer [Lingua inglese] https://amzn.to/3RAcOhvHigh-Intensity Training the Mike Mentzer Way] [By: Mentzer, Mike] [December, 2002] https://amzn.to/3RBlzrI Exercise timing https://bit.ly/46TNR5lBody by Science [Lingua inglese]: A Research Based Program to Get the Results You Want in 12 Minutes a Week https://bit.ly/46TNR5lEffect of stretching on recovery (articles):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34025459/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8067745/ Other relevant episodes:Dr. Doug McGuff Youtube [ENG] ☕ Il Caffe' Dell' Alchimista- Coffee with the Alchemist ⚗️ Dr.Doug McGuff, Body By Science Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/episode/56916279 Bill DeSimone Youtube [ENG] ☕ Il Caffe' Dell' Alchimista- Coffee with the Alchemist ⚗️ Bill DeSimone Trainer, Author Podcast https://www.spreaker.com/episode/57240062 tHe Holistic experiment (coming soon, bookmark NOW!) https://theholisticexperiment.com/Follow Us! Seguiteci sui canali Audio e Video :Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alchimista.me/ Youtube: https://bit.ly/youtubealchimistaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alchimista.me/Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/user/alchimista.meBuy me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/alchimista Avete un Ospite da proporre? Scrivete a: podcast(at)alchimista.me Would you like to hear from a special guest? Write us at podcast (at) alchimista.me ⚗️Did you like it? Please SHARE thanks! Grazie!Support? Follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/alchimista Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by the guests are not necessarily reflecting the view of the podcast owner. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links in the description of this video may be affiliate links. This means that if you click on the link and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This commission helps support the channel and allows me to continue creating valuable content for you. Please note that I only recommend products or services that I genuinely believe in and have personally used or researched. Your support is truly appreciated. Thank you!