Episode 88: Training To Failure, What To Look For In A Coach, Continuous Glucose Monitoring, and More!

In this episode, Rachel breaks down how to get the most out of your workouts, the drawbacks and benefits with training to failure, how to align yourself with a coach, CGM’s and more!

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Todays Questions:

• I’ve been reading a book where the author is a big advocate of doing exercises to failure or he doesn’t think it’s worth doing. I know we typically don’t go to failure and work with the RIR scale, but can you explain this reasoning further?
• Tips on how to match yourself up with a coach?
• What are some hormonal effects for women on keto or keto/carnivore diets?
• Why are continuous glucose monitors so expensive?

Top Takeaways:

• Pro and Cons of going to failure in your training 
• Strategies on how to align yourself with a coach
• Reasons behind the cost of a continuous glucose monitor

Show Notes:

• [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Today Rachel dives into a q&a episode answering questions from the listeners!
• [0:30] Shout out to this month's sponsor Active Stacks! GIVEAWAY for today’s episode is brought to you by Active Stacks
• [1:00] Active Stacks is made with non-GMO Beef protein which is a great alternative for people who may be sensitive to whey protein powder or others
• [1:30] How to enter giveaway! 1. Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast 2. Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. 3. If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win!
• [2:30] If you want to check out Active Stacks, you can use the discount code "CHILL" for 10% off or go to https://activestacks.com/discount/CHILL 
• [3:00] Question: I’ve been reading a book where the author is a big advocate of doing exercises to failure or he doesn’t think it’s worth doing. I know we typically don’t go to failure and work with the RIR scale, but can you explain this reasoning further?
• [4:00] What does failure mean in training? 
• [16:00] Effective reps
• [22:00] If your interested in one-on-one coaching with Rachel visit www.metflexlife.com/apply
• [23:00] Question: Tips on how to match yourself up with a coach?
• [31:30] Visit www.metflexlife.com/apply to apply for one-on-one coaching
• [32:00] Question: What are some hormonal effects for a woman on keto or keto/carnivore diets?
• [32:30] Episode 6: Women’s Health and Related Keto Issues Specific to Women with Dr. Jaime Seeman, Episode 9: Stress and Fat Loss, Hormone Balance, and Carb Cycling with Ali Miller
• [33:00] Episode 48: Hormones, Birth Control, Carb-Ups, Sleep Hygiene, Resistance Training, & More! with Dr. Jaime Seeman, Episode 61: All Things CARNIVORE with Dr. Paul Saladino
• [33:30] Question: Why are continuous glucose monitors so expensive?
• [34:00] What is a CGM?
• [37:00] Episode 35: The Power of Monitoring Glucose Levels with Kara Collier
• [37:30] If you’re interested in getting your own CGM, you can visit the Nutrisense website at nutrisense.io and use the discount code RACHEL for $30 off
• [38:00] Thanks for listening to another episode! Don't forget about the giveaway! How to enter giveaway! 1. Subscribe to the MetFlex & Chill podcast 2. Leave a rating and a review mentioning something you learned or took away from this episode. 3. If you have already left a rating and review for a previous episode, you can still enter this giveaway by taking a screenshot of the episode, posting it in your Instagram story, and tagging @rachelgregory.cns for a chance to win!
• [38:30] If you're enjoying the show share it out by screenshotting an episode and tagging @rachelgregory.cns or leave a review on itunes to help grow the show! 

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Shout out to this month's sponsor Active Stacks!
• If your interested in one-on-one coaching with Rachel visit www.metflexlife.com/apply
• Episode 6: Women’s Health and Related Keto Issues Specific to Women with Dr. Jaime Seeman
• Episode 9: Stress and Fat Loss, Hormone Balance, and Carb Cycling with Ali Miller
• Episode 48: Hormones, Birth Control, Carb-Ups, Sleep Hygiene, Resistance Training, & More! with Dr. Jaime Seeman
• Episode 61: All Things CARNIVORE with Dr. Paul Saladino
• Episode 35: The Power of Monitoring Glucose Levels with Kara Collier

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Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami.

Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).