HIIT and Parkinson's
Review the evidence that of all tested interventions to delay the progression of Parkinson's, intense exercise is the so-far only proven one. What is the best exercise for this? HIIT is likely, but running is NOT safe for Parkinson's patients due to the risk of falling. What might be better alternatives?
Skinny Fat
Many of us guys are “skinny fat” where we have larger guts but thin all around. Not necessarily under-muscled, but body fat is 20% or higher but within a normal weight range. I’ve only heard Peter’s ideas for those with too much or too little cardio, for overweight or under muscled, but what is the idea around skinny fat?
Protein and Muscle loss
From your podcasts, I know that we lose muscle mass as we age. I also learned from your podcasts that we don't need enough protein. My question is, have those studies regarding muscle loss controlled for protein intake. In other words, how much of muscle loss as we age might be a factor of not eating enough protein?
Nutrition in teenage boys
I have 16 and 14 year old boys who are very active and growing fast. As a family we prioritise nutrition and exercise, and have a busy and active lifestyle. As far as I can I avoid all processed foods, grains and dairy because I have an autoimmune condition, and while the boys eat well I don’t apply the same restrictions on them. I’d be interested in your view as to how far to take the idea of only eating real foods for teenage boys when it’s easy to eat pasta and rice, they love it and it fills them up. I instil a protein breakfast and a proper balanced meal in the evening, but it is harder to stop the packets of biscuits, bagels and sandwiches that they eat to constantly keep themselves fuelled and full. I draw the line at fizzy drinks, we don’t have them in the house, but I don’t worry about the odd bag of sweets especially after sport. I’d love to hear an episode on how to keep the balance between fuelling their growth and high amounts of sport (view on protein powder for teens would be of interest too), nutrition, good habits for the future, but also not being a constant nag about food. I don’t want food to be an issue for them. I think they do know what’s good for them, but implementing it and then saying no to say a subway if they are out with their friends is probably not going to happen. Is it all about balance and education? Mostly I think their bodies can handle a little more processed food while they are young, however other times I listen to the information that’s out there and worry that I’m slowly killing my kids with pasta, rice and bagels 🥴 How does the growing teen differ from an active adult and how far do we need to worry about the intake of certain processed foods Thanks