Unlocking Your Metabolic Efficiency with Erik Marthaler

Ingrained & Balanced

Exercise can help people get in shape, but it also requires fuel from the body for energy. But with metabolic efficiency training, people can train their bodies to burn fat as a primary fuel source and improve their ability to utilize this energy efficiently during their workout.

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, Fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty interview Erik Marthaler, a personal trainer, owner of a unique fitness center, and expert in metabolic efficiency training. Together they discuss how the right methods can help people burn fat and optimize their physical fitness.

Listen to Lonnie, Marty, and Erik discuss metabolic efficiency training

Introducing Erik (0:05)

This episode of Ingrained and Balanced begins by introducing the guest speaker, Erik Marthaler. Erik is a personal trainer and owner of a fitness center covering all different kinds of training methodologies and disciplines. Erik kicks off the interview by describing the healthy habits that he practices at the beginning of each day, like drinking water and taking a break from his screen time. Practicing hydration is always a beneficial way to fuel your body and prepare for the day's activities.

What is the uniqueness of lateral Fitness? (4:45)

Erik is a full-time trainer and business owner and shares insight into his day-to-day lifestyle on the episode. He explains how training is a core contributor to his business's success and describes what makes this type of exercise so unique. Lateral Fitness is a boutique studio gym that approaches wellness through different trainers, therapists, and other health services. The specialists, trainers, massage therapists, and technicians all work to improve the health of the gym's clients. He also shares the insights he gained from some of the trainers working at his gym on ways to improve overall wellness.

Health and Excuses (11:10)

The speakers take time to discuss dietary wellness and the struggles commonly associated with trying to achieve it. Together, they share their thoughts on excuses for not eating well and how meal prep can help people with little time each day to cook healthy foods. Erik's clients are often looking to improve their mental and physical health, and he explains some practices that anyone can incorporate into their routines to improve these facets, like meditation and mobility training.

Hacks to improve your strength and endurance. (18:15)

Strength and endurance are important to living an active and fulfilling lifestyle. Lonnie shares a tip with listeners on how people who work at desks can improve their mobility throughout the day. Erik speaks on the different training styles that are gaining momentum today and how each of them serves different purposes when it comes to achieving fitness goals like building strength or improving endurance.

Metabolic efficiency training. (21:23)

Some believe that running can cause physical damage, while others praise this form of exercise for its simplicity and convenience. Erik weighs in with his opinion and explains how some exercises may be better for certain individuals than others. Factors like individual body types, injuries, and personal preference can all impact the success that a person may have with exercises like running. The speakers also discuss how running releases endorphins and the positive impact that this can have on people's mental health.

How to reduce carbs and fat. (24:57)

One of Erik's main focuses involves metabolic efficiency training. He provides a background on this topic and explains how it applies to different individuals that apply it. Metabolic efficiency training involves practices that train the body to utilize fat storage as a primary fuel source rather than its carb or protein storage. Erik discusses the benefits of metabolic efficiency training and how he uses this method with his clients to help them to burn fat and achieve their health goals. Finally, he shares his advice for metabolic efficiency training and his thoughts on intensity vs consistency in metabolic efficiency.

How to wind down at night. (33:46)

After a long day at the gym, Erik ends his day in a similar way to how he begins it. He sets aside his work and turns off his notifications early to prepare his mind for a peaceful rest. He, Lonnie, and Marty also share their opinions on consuming alcohol to unwind and the impact of cold showers, during which Eric shares a unique related experience.

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