73: Alex Engelman (@ae_nutritionandfitness) - How to choose an in-person / online personal trainer, understanding + building on fundamentals when lifting, benefits of tracking food, muscle soreness, celebrating the small victories....

Always a good time chatting/catching up with my friend and fellow fitness coach - Alex Engelman. Alex is based out of Austin, TX and does both in-person + online personal training alongside nutrition coaching. Topics discussed on this episode:

-Differences between working with an online vs in-person trainer.

-What to look for in a trainer, red flags and considerations when hiring a coach.

-Common timelines when getting into weightlifting - going from beginner -> intermediate -> advanced.

-Using food tracking as a tool + how that leads to sustainable flexibility.

-Muscle soreness - why it isn't always the best proxy for a good workout session.

-Celebrating the small victories - why it's important, why you should do it and what to look out for.

+so much more in-between.

I know you'll enjoy this chat.

Where to find Alex:

Instagram: @ae_nutritionandfitness

Where to find me:

Instagram: @lukesmithrd

Check out my website HERE

TIA for listening!