Episode 7 - Stories that Matter: The 5% with Sal Melo

In this special episode, Sal shares his weight loss story and his strategies for losing and keeping more than 50 lbs (22 kg) off for the last fifteen years. This conversation also touches on:

• Exercise for enjoyment, accountability, longevity, and helping others

• The relationship between longevity and unlocking your physical and mental potential

• The science of Zone 2 workouts and the benefits of using a stationary bike

• Awareness around calories in and out

• Mindset and increasing the dose of weight loss medications

• The importance of a supportive environment

• & More!

Additional References:

Exercise for health - Part I

GLP-1 agonists for weight loss?

Force-velocity, impulse-momentum relationships: implications for efficacy of purposefully slow resistance training - PubMed