13: The Minimum Method with Joey Thurman

Life Optimized

Welcome! I’m joined by Joey Thurman, whose new book is titled The Minimum Method: The Least You can do to be a Stronger, Healthier, Happier You. Joey is a celebrity trainer, fitness expert, and bestselling author who lives in the Chicago area. He is here to share lifestyle and fitness tips, along with workout do’s and don’ts. Join us to learn more!

Show Highlights:

• What inspired Joey to address the “minimum” in getting people off the couch and interested in better health
• How Joey’s book breaks down the “how” in helping people achieve their goals
• Why “less is sometimes more” when it comes to training
• How to begin a full-body workout routine that will bring big benefits
• Why “training to failure” is not the best workout approach
• Why most specific eating plans will only be effective for 1-2 weeks
• How to approach nutrition with a plan for “adding the minimum to get to your maximum”
• How to understand macronutrients and micronutrients
• Joey’s customized guidelines for protein intake for good health–and how to add in healthy carbs and fats
• Joey’s take on the whey protein vs. pea protein debate
• What we should know about gut health: elimination diets, fiber, and probiotics
• How Joey works with his clients in workout recovery, especially in the use of cryotherapy, sauna, breathing, and more
• What NOT to do in the gym (i.e., exercises that don’t work!)
• Exercises that we SHOULD do in the gym–with intention
• What to do to be the strongest, healthiest, happiest you
• What inspired Joey to write The Minimum Method

Resources

Connect with Dr. Paulvin

https://doctorpaulvin.com/

Connect with Joey

Website, Instagram, and New Book (available for pre-order and coming out on December 27, 2022)