Faithful Fitness With Coach Alex VanHouten

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

"I'm pretty stressed out today" Oh yeah? What's got you stressed? Kids, job, decisions, family, and random acts of entropy -- adulting is hard and the 2nd law of thermodynamics is working! So what to do? What if I told you that exercise can change the structure and function of your brain so that you can HANDLE THE STRESS BETTER. AND the effects are lasting? Would that motivate you? I understand, y...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

We are always talking about muscles in the fitness world. Don’t get me wrong. Muscles are great. Their connections across joints to produce movement, the aesthetic appearance of healthy muscularity, and the fact that they actually burn when you exercise…I get it. But are they the only parts that benefit when we move our bodies in a way that creates positive stress? Well, your heart gets stronger a...

Integrity = Integrated How is this value connected to your pursuit of betterment through exercise and nutrition? Let’s talk through it! If you want to integrate health and fitness practice in your everyday life 1) Be honest about how you’re using your time daily. 2) Get clear about your definition of “celebration”. 3) Work to improve slowly. Overhauls don't work! Tune in for 4 and 5! Better Daily...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

I came to fasting via spiritual practice - so the “Intermittent Fasting” craze was a strange thing for me. However, I have learned how best to help my clients achieve the benefits of a fasting discipline despite the (wrong) hype. Let’s talk through it! 1) The Right Mindset 2) Male/Female Differences 3) Intermittent Fasting is Stupid. Tune in for 4 and 5! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! h...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Adam Sutterfield Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

I’m excited about this conversation. My colleague in betterment, Jodi Cohen, is the bestselling author of this book, as well as an award-winning journalist, and a respected health practitioner. As the founder of Vibrant Blue Oils, Jodi combined her training in both nutritional therapy and in aromatherapy to create a catalog of utterly unique, proprietary blends of organic and wild-crafted essentia...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Get ready to level up in this GAME OF LIFE! Eric Siu is the CEO of content intelligence software ClickFlow, which helps you grow your traffic while looking like a genius. He also owns ad agency Single Grain and has worked with companies such as Amazon, Airbnb, Salesforce and Uber to acquire more customers. He hosts two podcasts: Marketing School with Neil Patel and Leveling Up, which combined have...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Skylar Pond is a sports medicine chiropractor, a corrective exercise specialist, a regenerative medicine specialist, a jiu jitsu competitor and a team physician for a professional MMA team in Seattle WA. Through our conversation, expect to explore addressing injuries, the process of growing into manhood, and even how to raise your internal thermostat in the context of a challenge. Don’t miss this...

Taught LIVE at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

I don’t talk about “energy balance” often (see definingdadbod.com/beyondcalories for more on why), but when I do - I help clients create a personalized macronutrient profile instead. Counting calories is not as powerful as quantifying your carbs, fats, and proteins in terms of grams. Frankly, this show will not be nearly as helpful as it could be if you haven’t already caught the last few episodes...

Taught Live at NLC Greenbrier Speaker: Alex VanHouten Materials: https://www.lgresources.newlifechurch.tv/foundations Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

The most FEARED macronutrient – FATS! In this show, we dive into the science of fats and lipids! First, the science of fats – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macronutrients – Carbs and Proteins AND why that makes them SPECIAL. Then we’ll talk through why the STRUCTURE of fats you’re eating can lend themselves to HELPING or HINDERING your long term health and fitness goals....

Now my personal favorite macronutrient - PROTEIN! Learn why it matters, how much you should eat, and why it’s the most important macro nutrient in your long-term health and fitness! Better Daily Group - 1% Better. Together! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com Faithful40 Challenge Faithful40 FAQ - https://definingdadbod.squarespace.com/s/faithful40.pdf The rest of the TRUFIT series definingdadbod...

The most contentious macronutrient – CARBS! In this show, we dive into the science of carbohydrates! First, the science of carbohydrates – how they differ in chemical structure from the other two macro nutrients – Fats and Proteins. Then we’ll talk through “metabolic flexibility” as it relates to how your body chooses between fats and carbohydrates for fuel. Next we’ll talk through the effects tha...

Once upon a time, there was an adolescent boy who didn’t have any confidence in himself. Having been raised by a single mother and his grandmother - without a male rolemodel - he and his friends were being picked on at school regularly. As chance would have it — this boy on the path to manhood gets connected with an ex martial arts guru who’s on the comeback trail - together pupil and sensei grow...

What can snipers teach us about pursuing betterment, weight loss, or health? Author and analyst David Amerland has poured 10,000 hours into mining the powerful tactics utilized by snipers to do superhuman things and making them accessible to us normal humans. Listen in as he and Coach Alex VanHouten discuss his awesome book! David Amerland’s Book | The Sniper Mind The Sniper Mind - https://www.ama...

So many “weight loss” products in the world are just caloric deficits dressed up as something new. Join coach Alex and Dr. David Rendelstein in a conversation about the REAL obstacles that make REAL weight loss difficult. Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Take The Thin Test Thintech Weight Loss - FREE Business Analysis (ftbs.biz) - https://www.f...

As 2021 gets underway, Coach Alex get’s real about the MOST important tip/trick in the health and fitness world. The Devil’s In The DEFAULT Our Main Sponsor - The Better Daily Group | Become A Member And Get Rewards Today! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup The TRUFit Series https://definingdadbod.com/trufit This information is meant to be actionable information to promote health and wel...

A Very Merry Christmas to you and yours! “Hope” By Alex VanHouten (Music - “Who We Want To Be” By Tom Day) Printable PDF https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/folders/8 Join The Better Daily Community for a supported 2021! https://betterdaily.disciplemedia.com/signup Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faithful-fitness-with-coach-alex-vanhouten--5150768/support .

Given the state of the state right now this may be the most important episode we've ever done. Practical, clear, actionable things you can start doing this week. You'll thank us later. #1 - Cardiovascular exercise #2 - Mind your poop #3 - Increase plant biodiversity #4 - Adequate Vitamin D And more! Get the full printable infographic HERE: “15 Ways To Make Yourself Harder To Kill” - Also - better...