068: How to Stop Overthinking Your Exercise Routine with Mike Siemens, Canyon Ranch
Are you overthinking your exercise routine and putting off getting into shape?
As we all know, there's more to exercise than cardio and weights. But how do we make regular exercise an easy fit and an effortless part of our routine?
We're jumping into that topic with expert Mike Siemens, Director of Performance Science at Canyon Ranch.
After more than three decades with Canyon Ranch, Mike continues to be energized by teaching people how exercise can improve the quality of their lives. He specializes in strength and aerobic conditioning, metabolic testing data, and custom exercise program design.
Listen in as we talk about:
- [3:50] Where people should start when it comes to exercise overwhelm
- [5:20] Common exercise goals for you to relate to
- [8:10] Why we always take care of others before ourselves
- [9:30] How to leverage science to support your fitness goals
- [14:55] The biggest challenges we face as we age and why it’s important
- [21:10] Do you have to lift weights to get a good strength workout
- [28:10] The motivation you need from Mike to help you get past lack of motivation
Notes from Natalie:
Resources Mentioned in This Episode:
- Canyon Ranch Blog: https://www.canyonranch.com/well-stated/
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