The Extra Rep Podcast

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Join hosts @actionfitnessnutrition and @coachliamcmurphy as they dive into training, nutrition, and lifestyle strategies. With years of coaching and health optimization experience, they share practical tips and proven methods to help you achieve peak performance, feel stronger, and become healthier and more confident.

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Is Your Metabolism Slow?

March 17, 2025 • The Extra Rep

This episode dives into what actually makes up metabolism and how factors like muscle mass, movement, and diet play a role in fat loss. Josh and Liam break down common metabolism myths, discuss the dangers of over-reliance on weight loss injections like Ozempic, and explain why most people just need to focus on the basics for long-term results.

[0:00] Understanding Metabolism

[4:00] The “Slow Metabolism” Myth

[12:00] Hormones & Insulin Resistance

[15:00] The Ozempic Debate

[22:00] Bloodwork & Hidden Metabolic Issues

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