Afternoon Snack

De: Meredith Root and Alex Parker
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  • Alex Parker and Meredith Root’s Afternoon Snack Podcast invites you to join in on conversations where science, culture, and philosophy meet practical personal advice and experience that everyone needs to hear. They ask the big and small questions to get you thinking while injecting a hefty amount of personal experience and banter as partners in life, business, and sport. New episodes every Wednesday.
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  • Cycling Chronicles: Training, Prepping for Unbound, and the Struggles of Bike Maintenance
    Apr 30 2025
    In this episode of Afternoon Snack, Meredith and Alex discuss all things bike maintenance and training. They compare their training methods; Meredith's training characterized by structured, linear progression similar to her marathon preparation, whereas Alex embraces a more traditional, varied cycling regimen. They also go over their FTP (Functional Threshold Power) and critical power metrics, shedding light on how different methodologies can lead to significant improvements. Additionally, they touch on the importance of finding balance between fun and structured training, emphasizing how personal enjoyment and belief in one's training plan are pivotal for performance. — Learning Bike Maintenance — The Importance of SOPs — Bike Training Goals — Training Methods and Adaptations — Comparing Efficiency: Swimming, Running, and Biking — Cycling Training: Stamina and Recovery — FTP Testing and Training Insights — Power Output and Human Potential — Balancing Training and Enjoyment — Final Thoughts and Upcoming Events Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Alex’s Half Ironman Post-Race Recap: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly · Save 10% on Zwift Ride, Smart Frame, & Kickr Core with TACTICZWIFT10 · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Riding through Rebecca’s Private Idaho: A Weekend of Gravel, Growth, and Connection · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Wins at Unbound Gravel! · Listen to Afternoon Snack: The Realities of High Altitude Training + Leadville 100 Recap! ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    59 m
  • We’re Live From the Comments Section: Confidence, Criticism & Alex is NOT on Steroids…
    Apr 24 2025
    Welcome back to another Comments Section episode! Alex and Meredith discuss a wide range of topics from the significance of new haircuts and feeling confident to addressing online criticism and misconceptions about fitness and health. They discuss the complexities of balancing public perception while staying authentic, and emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and curiosity in engaging with online content. Additionally, they touch upon societal tendencies to undermine hard work and success by attributing achievements to unfair advantages. — Adjusting to the Change — Confidence and External Validation — Life on the Internet — Fitness Influencers and Diet Culture — The Psychology of Success — Alex is NOT on Steroids — The Fitness Industry's Misleading Promises — The Reality of CrossFit Training — Debunking Myths About Women's Training — The Importance of Nuance in Health Advice Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Grit by Angela Duckworth · And We’re Live!…From The Comments Section ──────────────────────────── Want to work with Tactic Functional Nutrition? Check Out Our Services Learn More About Us Here and be sure to follow Tactic Nutrition on IG! Stay in the loop with us by signing up for our email list!
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    55 m
  • The Truth About Cortisol, Menopause & HIIT Workouts
    Apr 16 2025
    In this episode, Alex and Meredith discuss cortisol, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and its impact on women going through menopause. They explore common myths surrounding cortisol, including whether high-intensity exercise is beneficial or detrimental for menopausal women. They also discuss common fat distribution changes during menopause, metabolic flexibility, the differences in exercise adaptations between men and women, and whether cold plunges are as effective as some say. — Live from the Semi-Finished Podcast Studio! — No-Bra Workouts — Cortisol and Menopause — Debunking the Cortisol and Belly Fat Myth — High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Menopause — The Benefits of Exercise for Postmenopausal Women — Understanding Cortisol and Exercise — Strength Training and Misconceptions — The Truth About Cold Plunges Resources Mentioned in This Episode: · Listen to Afternoon Snack: Changing the Narrative on Menopause and Fitness with Selene Yeager · Women & Cold Plunging - What No One Talks About | Mel Robbins · High Intensity Interval Training on Body Composition in Women · Effect of Diet With or Without Exercise on Abdominal Fat in Postmenopausal Women · The Effects of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Exercise Performance in Eumenorrheic Women · Estrogen reduces 11beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 in liver and visceral, but not subcutaneous, adipose tissue in rats · Self-Selected Resistance Exercise Load: Implications for Research and Prescription
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    1 h y 8 m
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