Better Daily Podcast
Join host Alex VanHouten - Personal Trainer of 18 years and owner/founder of The Betterment Co. to start making real progress toward your Better Self! Anyone can be Better, but no one can do it for you! See episodes 1-300 for the Better Daily Shortcast. LIVE, immediately applicable coaching messages with a practical and uplifting message to support your personal journey toward BETTER. It’s just 1%. You got this! Start Your Journey FREE today - https://betterdaily.live/app
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January 12, 2023 • 5 mins
Season 4 Of Better Daily Will Be The Best Season Yet!
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January 6, 2023 • 18 mins
Flex Friday
Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well!
Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function properly, which can lead to dehydration...
Hydrating is more than just replenishing water. Let's talk about how to hydrate well!
Hydration is important for exercise and metabolism because it helps to maintain the balance of fluids in the body. During exercise, the body sweats in order to regulate its temperature, which can lead to fluid loss. If you are not properly hydrated, your body may not have enough fluids to function properly, which can lead to dehydration...
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January 5, 2023 • 16 mins
Word Thursday
Some meditations on the word "Fasting"
The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated)
Some meditations on the word "Fasting"
The top 5 benefits of Fasting (AI Generated)
- Weight loss: Fasting can help with weight loss by reducing the number of calories consumed. When you fast, you are essentially restricting your intake of food and drinks, which can lead to a reduction in overall calorie intake. This can be especially beneficial if you are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight.
- Improved in...
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January 4, 2023 • 19 mins
Wild Winsday
A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae
The cycle of history as explained by AI
The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For example, some theories of the cycle of his...
A men's bibles study - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6N6Xjnjc3aNLGUiNaHCLG2?si=9292cca34a5747ae
The cycle of history as explained by AI
The cycle of history is a theory that suggests that history tends to repeat itself in cycles or patterns. According to this theory, societies go through a series of stages or phases, each of which has its own characteristics and dynamics. For example, some theories of the cycle of his...
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January 3, 2023 • 13 mins
Nutrition Tip Tuesday
Ensuring your body has adequate Zinc to function optimally can yield a myriad of benefits! Let's dig in!
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January 2, 2023 • 25 mins
Mindset Monday
Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day!
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AI explanation of "Kaizen" a principle of continuous improvement.
Kaizen is a Japan...
Who knows who you could be if you could become 1% Better - Every. Single. Day!
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December 30, 2022 • 17 mins
Flex Friday
Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium.
AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?)
The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scientific description of the underlying ph...
Coach Alex covers a "muscle memory" question from Better Daily Premium.
AI Generated Podcast Caption (Why is the term muscle memory erroneous?)
The term "muscle memory" is often used to refer to the ability of the body to remember and repeat physical movements that have been learned through repetition and practice. However, this term is somewhat misleading and is not an accurate scientific description of the underlying ph...
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December 29, 2022 • 18 mins
Word Thursday
Coach Alex shares meditations on the word "FRIEND"
AI Generated Podcast Caption (What is the hebrew etymology of the word friend and why is friendship important in self-improvement?):
In Hebrew, the word for "friend" is "רֵעַ" (re'a). This word can be translated as "friend," "companion," or "neighbor."The word "רֵעַ" (re'a) comes from the root "רָעַע" (ra'a), which means "to associate with," "to be a friend to," or "to ...
Coach Alex shares meditations on the word "FRIEND"
AI Generated Podcast Caption (What is the hebrew etymology of the word friend and why is friendship important in self-improvement?):
In Hebrew, the word for "friend" is "רֵעַ" (re'a). This word can be translated as "friend," "companion," or "neighbor."The word "רֵעַ" (re'a) comes from the root "רָעַע" (ra'a), which means "to associate with," "to be a friend to," or "to ...
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December 28, 2022 • 10 mins
Wild Winsday
The science is clear. If you want to maximally improve yourself, you need to be connected to an encouraging community!
Community encouragement and support can be very helpful for self improvement for several reasons.
First, having the support of others can provide motivation and encouragement to continue working towards self improvement goals. It can be easier to persevere through challenges and setbacks when you have t...
The science is clear. If you want to maximally improve yourself, you need to be connected to an encouraging community!
Community encouragement and support can be very helpful for self improvement for several reasons.
First, having the support of others can provide motivation and encouragement to continue working towards self improvement goals. It can be easier to persevere through challenges and setbacks when you have t...
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December 27, 2022 • 10 mins
Nutrition Tip Tuesday
Coach Alex teaches about "Brown Fat" - it's actually a kind of fat you WANT on your body!
Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, is a type of fat that is found in small amounts in the body. Unlike white fat, which stores excess energy and contributes to obesity, brown fat is responsible for generating heat and helping to regulate body temperature. It is rich in mitochondria, the energy-producing structu...
Coach Alex teaches about "Brown Fat" - it's actually a kind of fat you WANT on your body!
Brown fat, also known as brown adipose tissue, is a type of fat that is found in small amounts in the body. Unlike white fat, which stores excess energy and contributes to obesity, brown fat is responsible for generating heat and helping to regulate body temperature. It is rich in mitochondria, the energy-producing structu...
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December 26, 2022 • 7 mins
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Mindset Monday
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December 23, 2022 • 13 mins
Flex Friday
All Aboard the gain train!
Gain Train - also known as the hypertrophy phase, is a powerful way to grow in mind, body, and spirit.
AI definition of hypertrophy training.
Hypertrophy training is a type of strength training that is designed to increase muscle size and mass. It involves performing exercises that target specific muscle groups using high amounts of resistance and performing a high number of repetitions. The go...
All Aboard the gain train!
Gain Train - also known as the hypertrophy phase, is a powerful way to grow in mind, body, and spirit.
AI definition of hypertrophy training.
Hypertrophy training is a type of strength training that is designed to increase muscle size and mass. It involves performing exercises that target specific muscle groups using high amounts of resistance and performing a high number of repetitions. The go...
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December 22, 2022 • 10 mins
Word Thursday
Some meditations on the word "Resilient"
The word "resilient" comes from the Latin word "resilire," which means "to rebound." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the ability of a substance to bounce back after being stretched or compressed. In the 19th century, the word began to be used more broadly to describe the ability of a person or thing to recover quickly from adversity or hardship. The ...
Some meditations on the word "Resilient"
The word "resilient" comes from the Latin word "resilire," which means "to rebound." It was first used in English in the 16th century to describe the ability of a substance to bounce back after being stretched or compressed. In the 19th century, the word began to be used more broadly to describe the ability of a person or thing to recover quickly from adversity or hardship. The ...
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December 21, 2022 • 28 mins
Wild Winsday
A special wildwsinday celebrating the challengers who WON this season's Faithful40 challenge!
Congratulations on your impressive accomplishment! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your health and wellness have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.Your success serves as an inspiration to all of us and reminds us of the power of determination and perseverance. You have shown that with the ...
A special wildwsinday celebrating the challengers who WON this season's Faithful40 challenge!
Congratulations on your impressive accomplishment! Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to your health and wellness have paid off, and you should be incredibly proud of yourselves.Your success serves as an inspiration to all of us and reminds us of the power of determination and perseverance. You have shown that with the ...
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December 20, 2022 • 14 mins
Nutrition Tip Tuesday
Your immune system is a powerful thing. Are you working with it or against it?
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infections and other diseases. It is made up of many different types of immune cells, including white blood cells, antibodies, and immune hormones, which work together to identify and eliminate foreign substances and org...
Your immune system is a powerful thing. Are you working with it or against it?
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to protect the body from infections and other diseases. It is made up of many different types of immune cells, including white blood cells, antibodies, and immune hormones, which work together to identify and eliminate foreign substances and org...
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December 19, 2022 • 17 mins
Mindset Monday
How can you say difficult things?
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How can you say difficult things?
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December 16, 2022 • 14 mins
Flex Friday
Showing up to your workout is half the battle.
Knowing what you're doing -- well, that's tricky!
Coach Alex teaches the difference between isolation and compound movements and their uses for training the body well.
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Showing up to your workout is half the battle.
Knowing what you're doing -- well, that's tricky!
Coach Alex teaches the difference between isolation and compound movements and their uses for training the body well.
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December 15, 2022 • 19 mins
Word Thursday
What does it mean to get 1% Better every day?
Coach Alex shares his meditations on the word "GROW".
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What does it mean to get 1% Better every day?
Coach Alex shares his meditations on the word "GROW".
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December 14, 2022 • 103 mins
Wild Winsday
How can you simplify your nutrition practice to achieve BETTER? What should your macros look like for your goals? Should you eat cheat meals?
Coach Alex has been training for 17 years and has seen what does and doesn't work for people - in this seminar, premium members of the Better Daily community pick his brain to move forward in their nutrition practice!
This premium seminar is shared free here in podcast form!
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How can you simplify your nutrition practice to achieve BETTER? What should your macros look like for your goals? Should you eat cheat meals?
Coach Alex has been training for 17 years and has seen what does and doesn't work for people - in this seminar, premium members of the Better Daily community pick his brain to move forward in their nutrition practice!
This premium seminar is shared free here in podcast form!
Catc...
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December 13, 2022 • 18 mins
Nutrition Tip Tuesday
Math can be complicated but that doesn't mean your food has to be! Let's take a quick look at understanding how to determine whether something is a carb, fat, or protein source!
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