Lift & Learn - Episodes Tagged with “Hiit”

#85: Why You Need to Be Doing Farmer’s Walks, Why Doing the Exercises You Neglect the Most Will Give You the Most Benefit

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 06 May 2022 16:30:00 -0400

After talking about why water can be so important for working out, my new training phase, and some sports, I talk about why doing the exercises you’re ignoring will give you the most benefit and why you need to start doing farmer’s walks.

Why you need to do exercises that you constantly ignore (8:31)
Talking about farmer’s walks (16:01)

#84: How to Exercise if You Don’t Have the Time, Why You Shouldn’t Be Training to Failure

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

After talking about how full body routines can be so effective, my own workouts, and the NBA Playoffs, I talk about how you can fit in exercise into your life if you’re too busy, and why you should not be training to failure.

How to exercise if you don’t have the time (11:47)
Why you shouldn’t be training to failure (27:36)

#83: How Lifting Strengthens Your Bones, When to Not Hit the Biggest Muscle Group in a Workout

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 19:00:00 -0400

After talking about my adventure to the Raptors game, the start of the Blue Jays season, journaling / self-reflection, and Cedric McMillan, I talk about how resistance training can make your bones stronger and when to not hit the biggest muscle group first during a workout.

How lifting makes your bones stronger (11:09)
When to not hit the biggest muscle group first (16:49)

#82: How to Cut the Right Way, Why Resistance Bands are Underrated

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:30:00 -0400

After talking about my week of sickness and bad training, the March Madness final, and the Grammy’s, I talk about how you can cut the right way, and why resistance bands can be so useful.

How to cut the easiest way (8:21)
Why resistance bands are important (21:54)

#81: Why Tempo is So Important, Why You Need to Incline Bench More

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 19:15:00 -0400

After talking about my new dumbbell bench press form, reducing the pressure you put on yourself, and the Oscar’s 2022, I talk about why tempo is so important in your lifts and why incline bench press needs to be more of a focus these days.

Why tempo is important (10:38)
Why incline bench is important (18:01)

#80: Why You Might Not Need Cardio to Lose Weight, Difference Between Front and Back Squats

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:15:00 -0400

After talking about Mike Mentzer’s 1 set training method, no more masks, and my own training, I talk about the difference between performing front and back squats, and why you might not even need to do any cardio in order to achieve your weight loss goal.

Difference between front and back squats (15:37)
Why you don’t need to do cardio to lose weight (24:51)

#75: How Much Muscle Do You Lose When Injured?, Why You Shouldn't Rely on Supplements

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:30:00 -0500

After talking about my training, Ontario, Canada lifting capacity restrictions, and the Super Bowl, I talk about how much muscle / strength you should expect to lose when you have an injury, and why you shouldn’t be relying on supplements for your gains.

How much muscle do you lose when injured (11:04)
Supplements are overrated (23:54)

#74: How Long Does Building the Metabolism Take, Is Salt Bad For You?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 09:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training and diet for this week, the NBA trade deadline, and the Winter Olympics, I talk about how long it takes to build your metabolism, and if salt is really bad for you.

How long does building metabolism take? (9:43)
Is salt bad for you? (16:03)

#73: Why Training Too Hard is Detrimental to Gains, How to Improve Your Sleep Quality

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 16:15:00 -0500

After talking about my first week back into training, Sony buying Bungie, Pokemon Legends Arceus and Breaking Bad, and sports, I talk about why training too hard is negatively affecting your gains and how you can improve your sleep quality.

Stop training to failure (7:39)
How to improve sleep quality (12:40)

#72: Why Form is Most Important, Proper Gym Etiquette

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:15:00 -0500

After talking about my booster shot, some reading I did this week, and the release of Pokemon Arceus Legends, I talk about why form is so important when it comes to resistance training, and proper gym etiquette.

Form is king (5:57)
Gym etiquette (14:07)

#71: How to Get Back To Working Out After Being Sick (COVID-19), Difference Between Short vs Tall Lifters

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 21 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -0500

Reflecting on this past week of training, barefoot training, reading progress, a massive Southern Ontario snowstorm, and Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard for 68 billion, I talk about how you can get back to working out after having COVID-19 or just being sick in general, and I’ll break down some differences between short and tall lifters.

How to get back to working out after being sick or having COVID-19 (21:54)
Short vs tall lifters (27:18)

#70: Why Going ‘All In’ Isn’t a Great Strategy, Best Protein Sources to Eat

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 14 Jan 2022 08:15:00 -0500

After talking about the schools opening, my extended holiday vacation, and Oregon State using hemp to treat the coronavirus, I talk about why the ‘All In’ approach doesn’t work for most people, and I list out some good protein sources to eat.

Why ‘All In’ isn’t a great approach (9:53)
Good protein sources (20:30)

#69: How to Lose Weight Without Tracking Calories, How to Get Healthy Within Your Own Home

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 23:15:00 -0500

After talking about my week, Ontario going into lockdown again, and CES 2022, I talk about how to lose weight without tracking calories, and how you can be more healthy within your own home.

How to lose weight without tracking (17:28)
How to get healthy in your own home (29:27)

#68: How to Achieve Your Goals in 2022, What to do if the Gyms are Too Expensive

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:45:00 -0500

After talking about my Christmas week, some gifts, and reflecting on the past year’s gym progress, I talk about how to achieve your goals in the new year and what you can do if the gyms around you are too expensive.

Achieving goals in 2022 (11:31)
What to do if the gyms are too expensive (19:16)

#67: How to Plan for the New Year New You, How to Program Your Workout Properly

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 11:30:00 -0500

After talking about my training, COVID-19, Pfizer getting into the cannabis market, and a new mRNA-based cancer vaccine, I talk about how you can plan for the new year new you attitude and how to program your workout properly in terms of exercise order.

New year, new you (15:21)
How to program your workouts (24:54)

#66: How Not to Gain Weight During the Holidays, Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day

Isaiah Copon — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 16:30:00 -0500

After talking about eating some bad food, my training, sports, and increasing COVID-19 cases, I talk about how you can go through the holiday season without gaining much weight and why you should not be skipping leg day.

How to eat right for the holidays (10:58)
Don’t skip leg day (22:16)

#65: How to Bulk Properly, What’s the Ideal Macronutrient Split?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training, my current bulk, robots coming to life, sports, and movies, I talk about how you can go through a bulk properly and what the ideal macro split is.

How to bulk properly (16:44)
The ideal macro split (25:03)

#64: Should Women Train Differently From Men, How to Make Progress All the Time

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 12:30:00 -0500

After talking about my car problems, great training progress, sports, and a Germany lockdown for those who are unvaccinated, I talk about if women should train differently than men, and how to make progress as much as possible.

Women training (16:38)
Ways to always make progress (28:18)

#63: Are Frozen Fruits/Vegetables Safe For You, How Resistance Training Helps with Real Life

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

After talking about my training, my HelloFresh order, magic mushrooms, and 23andMe, I talk about if you should be eating frozen fruits / vegetables and how resistance training can help you live a better life every single day.

Frozen fruits/vegetables (19:51)
Resistance training translating to real life (25:09)

#62: What Workout to Do When You Have No Time, How to Fix Muscle Imbalances

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 19 Nov 2021 15:30:00 -0500

After talking about my recent bulk, training, sports, and a new drug, I talk about what workout to do if you don’t have a lot of time throughout the week, and what you can do to fix muscular imbalances within your body.

The most efficient way to workout (18:14)
Fixing muscular imbalances (30:56)

#61: Why Eating Low Calories All the Time is Dangerous, How Often to Change the Rep Ranges in Your Workouts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:15:00 -0500

Talked about the Blackhawks, my training, the end of the golf season, and Dexter coming back. In the fitness topics for the week, I go over why eating low calories all the time could be dangerous and might not lead to weight loss and how often you should be changing up your rep ranges in your workouts.

When to change your rep range (15:50)
Why eating low calories all the time may be dangerous (22:56)

#60: Does Cardio Really Kill Your Gains?, How to Exercise Less and Get More Results

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:15:00 -0400

Reflecting on my training for the week, a new recipe, and some sports news, I talk about if cardio really kills your gains and how to workout less and get more results.

Cardio kills gains? (17:52)
How to workout less for more results (28:11)

#59: Pros and Cons of Food Tracking, How Hard You Should Be Training

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:15:00 -0400

After talking about my training and the Blackhawks and their handling of the sexual abuse allegations, I talk about the pros and cons of tracking your food and exactly how hard you should be training.

Pros and cons of food tracking apps (16:26)
How hard to train (32:08)

#58: The Benefits of Full Body Workout Routines, the Importance of Fatty Foods Within Your Diet

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0400

In the first portion of today’s podcast episode, I talk about training at Lifetime Fitness, the crazy week 1 of the NBA, the horrible start to the Chicago Blackhawks season, and new Apple MacBook Pros. After that I talk about why full body split workout routines can be effective for you and why you might need to incorporate more fatty foods in your diet.

Full body workout routines (17:13)
Importance of fatty foods in your diet (27:05)

#57: What Rep Ranges To Build Muscle, Circuit Training vs Straight Sets

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 15 Oct 2021 04:00:00 -0400

After talking about sports being back, Mr. Olympia, and my training going forward, I talk about what rep range you should tailor your workouts around in order to build muscle and the differences between circuit training vs straight sets.

Rep ranges (12:32)
Circuit training vs straight sets (18:46)

#56: Two Secrets to Lose Weight in the Long Run, Free Weights vs Machines

Isaiah Copon — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0400

After talking about my vacation and sports, I talk about two keys to losing weight in the long run and free weights vs machines.

Two secrets to losing weight in the long run (10:47)
Free weights vs machines (17:32)

#55: Best Exercises to Grow the Glutes / Butt, How to Get Strong Without Gaining Weight

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 09:45:00 -0400

Reflecting on the week which included workouts and sports, after that I talked about how you can grow the glutes (or your butt), and how to get strong without gaining too much weight.

Hitting the glutes (16:11)
How to get strong without gaining much weight (30:23)

#54: The Best Shoulder Exercises For Growth

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:45:00 -0400

Reflecting on a year of the podcast, the end of softball, baseball season, and Star Wars Visions, I talk all about shoulders and how to build and grow them with the best exercises.

Best shoulder exercises (18:03)

#53: Low-Carb Timing Within the Day, Why You Need To Stop Doing Touch and Go Deadlifts

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 09:30:00 -0400

After talking about my training for the week, golf, the PlayStation showcase, I talk about how you should be timing your carbs throughout the day and why touch and go deadlifts probably shouldn’t be in your programming.

Low-Carb diet timing (15:53)
Touch and go deadlift talk (21:16)

#52: Benefits of Weightlifting Shoes, How To Get Back After Time Off

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about my training this week, a new Adam Sandler movie, tennis star Leylah Fernandez, and research on gut bacteria, I talk about how beneficial weightlifting shoes can be and how to get back in shape after some time off.

Benefits of weightlifting shoes (15:54)
How to get back into fitness after some time off (20:48)

#51: When and If You Should Deload, How to Squat Better

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

After talking about my gym encounters and new album releases, I talk about what a deload is, and how you can squat better.

When and if you should deload (13:55)
How to squat better? (23:32)

#50: Should You Do a Dreamer / Dirty Bulk, Upper/Lower Split for More Gains

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about golf and my training, I talk about if you should do a dirty / dreamer bulk to gain muscle quickly, and how doing an upper/lower body split will help you make more gains.

Dreamer / Dirty bulk talk (12:09)
Upper/Lower body split benefits (21:52)

#49: What’s the Right Dose of Exercise?, Should I Use Caffeine Pre-Workout?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 07:30:00 -0400

After talking about the new Powerhouse Gym in Mississauga, Toyota GR86 vs Nissan Z, I talk about how to find the right dose of exercise for yourself, and how caffeine can improve your workouts.

The right dose of exercise (14:06)
Caffeine: performance enhancer? (19:58)

#48: Best Back Exercises to Do, How Much of a Role Do Genetics Play?

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 13 Aug 2021 08:30:00 -0400

After talking about the Olympics wrapping up, how the gyms have been, and John Meadows passing away, I talk about the best exercises you need to be doing and how much of a role genetics play when it comes to being healthy.

Best back exercises (17:44)
Don’t let genetics hold you back (25:59)

#47: How To Eat Out And Stay Healthy, Supplementing with Protein

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0400

After talking about how the Canadians are doing at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 and the NBA Off-Season, I talk about how you can eat out and still stay healthy and if you should be supplementing with protein.

How to eat out and stay healthy (14:24)
Supplementing with protein (26:46)

#46: The Best Chest Exercises, How Hard Should You Be Working Out

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 07:15:00 -0400

After talking about the 2020 Olympics, the NHL Off-Season, and other sports, I talk about the best chest exercises to do in the gym, and how hard you should be working out.

Best chest exercises (17:42)
How hard should you be working out? (25:23)

#45: Do I Need Gym Gear To Start Working Out, How to Recover From Muscle Soreness Faster

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 08:30:00 -0400

After talking about how my lifts have been, sports, and the 2020 Summer Olympics, I talk about if you need gym gear to workout and how to recover from muscle soreness faster.

Do you need gym gear to workout (9:00)
How to recover faster (15:04)

#44: What To Do On Your First Day Back at the Gym

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about Ontario moving onto Stage 3 and opening the gyms, and sports, I talk about what you need to do your first day back in the gym.

What to do first day in the gym (12:02)

#43: Why You Need To Walk Everyday, What To Do To Prepare for the Gym (Offseason Training)

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400

After talking about the conclusion of the NHL season, the NBA Finals, the new Nintendo Switch (OLED), and Ontario's COVID numbers, I talk about why you need to be walking every single day and how to prepare yourself for the gyms re-opening.

Why you need to walk everyday (9:09)
What to do to prep your body for the gym (19:12)

#42: Losing Body Fat In Batwing Area / Triceps, How To Recover From Injury Properly

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 11:30:00 -0400

After talking about NHL and NBA Playoffs, the Blackhawks controversy, and ramping up movie production, I talk about tricep exercises you can do and how to recover from an injury properly.

How to lose body fat in batwing / triceps area (10:22)
The proper way to recover from injuries (18:10)

#41: How Stress Can Lead to Weight Gain, What To Do About Tight Hips

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:00:00 -0400

After talking about the NBA and NHL playoffs and new health studies, I talk about how stress can cause you to gain weight and what you can do to fix tight hips.

Stress causing weight gain (10:16)
What to do about tight hips (17:07)

#40: Benefits of Yoga, Importance of Hydration

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 18 Jun 2021 11:45:00 -0400

After talking about my week, sports, and gaming, I talk about a leg workout and intuitive eating.

Yoga benefits (15:00)
Importance of hydration (25:26)

#39: Leg Workout to Do at Home, What Is Intuitive Eating

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:15:00 -0400

After talking about playoffs, Apple's WWDC and Jeff Bezos going to space, I talk about a leg workout you can do at home and what intuitive eating is.

At home leg workout (15:46)
What is intuitive eating (25:20)

#38: How to Stay Motivated / Dedicated When It Comes to Fitness, Why You Need To Track To Make Progress

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:15:00 -0400

After talking about how bad the Maple Leafs are, the NBA Playoffs, and some gaming news, I talk about how you can stay motivated / dedicated to stay in shape, and why you need to be tracking your own fitness journey.

How to stay motivated / dedicated? (12:42)
Why you need to be tracking your own fitness journey (30:34)

#37: Should You Cut Out Sugar Completely?, How Wearable Tech Could Help You Be More Healthy

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 28 May 2021 10:15:00 -0400

After talking about the playoffs and some new fitness studies, I talk about if you should cut out sugar completely and how wearable technology could help you become more healthy.

Should you cut out sugar completely? (9:01)
How wearable tech could help you in your fitness journey (16:23)

#26: Can You Take Coffee For Pre-Workout?, Getting Outside To Feel Good

Isaiah Copon — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:15:00 -0500

After talking about a new war drone, NBA All-Star Weekend, Brent Seabrook retiring, and my training, I talk about if you can or should just take coffee for pre-workout and getting outside to feel good and its benefits.

Coffee for pre-workout (6:52)
Getting outside to feel good (14:15)