Speaker - Erik Peacock-Puravida Fitness

Tom Schmidt introduced our speaker Erik Peacock, Puravida Fitness. Erik spoke to our club about the "Five ways to convert your body from a fat storing to a fat burning machine and get the lean fit body you’ve always wanted."

Biggest reasons resolutions fail

• Incomplete programs
• Lack of structure and progression
• Push too hard too soon/injury
• No accountability or support
• Not prioritizing nutrition

Problem #1 Address nutrition

The Insulin Trap

• Drink ½ your bodyweight in water
• Eat whole foods that do not spike your blood sugar
• Eat protein, fiber, and good fats with your meals
• Eat frequently 5-6 times/day
• Always eat breakfast it sets the tone for the day!!
• Severely limit or cut out alcohol

Problem #2- Exercise or not exercising to stimulate metabolism

• Solutions: Strength routines focused on circuit style training that utilizes whole body movements and elevates heart rate (2 – 3 times per week)
• Cardio training-interval style training with peaks and recovery periods (3-5 times per week)

Problem #3 Improve movement quality

• Prevent injuries
• Better performance and results
• Reduce inflammation and stress on the body
• Movement screen can give you a strategy

Problem #4 – Manage sleep and stress

• High stress drives up Cortisol which blocks body’s ability to burn fat and add muscle
• Lack of sleep drives up fat storing hormones and suppresses fat burning hormones.

Problem #5 Utilize basic vitamin supplements

•  Make sure to purchase products that are USP Grade.