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#82 - Muskelaufbau, Fettverlust & Longevity - so geht's richtig | Johannes Walter bei Männergesundheit
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#82 - Muscle building, fat loss & longevity - the right way to do it | Johannes Walter at Men's Health

Dr. Jonathan Apasu

Testosteron Experte von Adon Health

Johannes Walter has been involved in strength training for over 20 years, starting with a legendary "Six-pack in 8 weeks" Men's Health program at a motorway service station. Today, he coaches men ranging from 20-year-old beginners to 50+ entrepreneurs and explains in this episode why most start for aesthetic reasons, but stick with it for health, energy, and performance.

In this episode we talk about, among other things:

  • Why strength training is one of the most powerful longevity measures (and how little is enough)

  • Muscle building done right: Volume, regeneration & protein - the 3 core principles

  • Machines vs. free weights: Which is really more effective (and safer)?

  • Fat loss without myths: Calorie deficit, steps, stress & the biggest misconceptions

  • Sleep as a game changer: HRV, caffeine timing and true stress resilience

  • Testosterone & Lifestyle: What's really behind the "TRT buzzword"

Listen in if you want to get fitter, lose body fat and finally have a plan that fits into your everyday life!

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