Our 3 Fitness Pillars with Tony Mastrolonardo

Training is not just a routine but about being smart in your approach. Instead of blindly doing activities like walking, yoga, or hitting the gym, we should think of fitness intelligently by understanding that fitness falls under three main pillars: athleticism, lifting, and endurance. At Lyngso Fitness Academy, we believe that all three are important. But you do not need to go crazy in just one direction. You should blend them to reach your fitness goals in a better way. By combining these three pillars, you can train in a way that gives you the desired experiences and keeps you healthy.

Join this conversation with Paul and Tony as we discuss these pillars, what it means to be athletic, and how you can become more athletic, even if you were not born naturally gifted in this area. We will also discuss the many advantages of lifting weights and improving cardiovascular fitness. Being stronger makes life easier and helps you endure challenges better. It is a sign of a healthy nervous system; having muscle as you age makes you more resilient. Being weak can be risky, and you might not realize its limits until you get stronger.

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Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Intro and what’s in for you into today’s episode with Tony Mastrolonardo

[05:37] How Tony came to embrace running as a fitness exercise

[07:44] What athletics is and the activities that fall under the athleticism umbrella

[08:33] How Tony writes the athletics fitness programs 

[11:51] Primary body fitness objectives for someone doing weight-lifting

[12:30] The benefits of building a stronger muscle mass

[14:00] Why would somebody want to get stronger?

[17:04] Building endurance and why anybody would want to build on their cardio

[19:46] The right mindset you need when working on a way to reach your fitness goals

[22:26] Why your fitness strategies need to be changed seasonally

[24:38] How individualized tactics must accompany your fitness strategy

[29:41] Fitness philosophies and principles by Paul you should embrace everyday

[38:35] Key takeaways from the episode

[39:51] Wrap-up and end of the show

Notable Quotes 

• Since everyone starts at a certain level of fitness in their journey, someone’s fitness program may not work for you exactly. - (08:37).
• If you want to look toned, you must have muscle. But that also means you must lift heavy weights and push bodies beyond physical limitations to have muscle. - (13:23)
• You will look skinny if you lift weights and lose fat without building muscles. - (13:37)
• The stronger you are, the more resilient you are, and the easier it gets to go through life. - (14:04)
• Having a stronger body essentially means that your nervous system is functioning well. Also, being strong and having muscle mass allows you to age gracefully. - (14:54).
• Tactic without strategy is the noise before defeat. - (26:06).

Let’s Connect

Paul Lyngso

Website: https://thegoodshit.info/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul.lyngso/

Tony Mastrolonardo

Tony Mastrolonardo: https://www.instagram.com/tony_mastrolonardo/


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