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Lowering the Barrier

Lowering the Barrier

Written by: Alex Thieme
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 There is SO much information on fitness and nutrition out there - and I get it - did we really need ANOTHER guy making a podcast? I hear ya. But here's the thing - most of the fitness/nutrition information out there is just noise. The average person who wants to get in shape doesn't need more noise - they need clarity. They need it to be easier. They need a lower barrier to entry. And that's what this podcast is - an attempt to lower the barrier to fitness.Alex Thieme Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 43: Body Composition Tests Explained: Which Ones Are Accurate (and Which Are a Scam?)

    43: Body Composition Tests Explained: Which Ones Are Accurate (and Which Are a Scam?)
    Dec 19 2025

    Ever wondered how accurate body fat tests actually are?
    DEXA, smart scales, calipers - do they really tell you anything useful?


    What we’ll talk about:

    • Which body composition tests are worth your money (and which aren’t)

    • Why the number matters less than people think

    • Better ways to track real progress over time
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • 42: The 98% Rule (The Easiest Way To Be Healthy)

    42: The 98% Rule (The Easiest Way To Be Healthy)
    Nov 6 2025

    In this episode, we break down the small set of habits responsible for nearly all long-term health outcomes (within your control) - and why most people waste time obsessing over the wrong details. You’ll learn the fundamentals without getting sucked into biohacking culture, fear-based marketing, or extreme diets. If you want a calmer, clearer philosophy for lifelong health, start here.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    10:30 What does not meaningfully contribute to health?

    18:10 Healthy weight

    24:40 Protein

    30:00 Fiber

    36:30 Saturated fat

    40:40 Healthy fats

    43:40 Alcohol and smoking

    48:10 Dietary summary

    50:30 Lift weights

    58:00 Don’t be sedentary

    1:01:40 Sleep

    1:05:20 Hobbies

    1:08:20 Social life and community

    1:10:20 Supplements


    MY LINKS

    Website: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/⁠

    TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠

    Join my email list: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email⁠


    If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you!


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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 41: The Problem with America (Hear Me Out)

    41: The Problem with America (Hear Me Out)
    Oct 4 2025

    In this episode, we dive into the significant health disparities between the U.S. and Europe - covering topics like universal healthcare, food deserts, public transportation and more. We bridge those slightly controversial topics to health-related outcomes like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Health is political - and policy can heavily influence health.


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    7:00 City layouts

    14:50 Healthcare

    23:00 Food deserts

    35:00 Work culture

    45:40 Food environment


    MY LINKS

    Website: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/⁠

    Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/alexthiemefitness/⁠

    TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@alexthiemefitness⁠

    Join my email list: ⁠https://www.alexthiemefitness.com/email⁠

    If you loved this episode, please follow/subscribe and give a 5 star review! Thank you!

    Bonus points - share it with a friend who might enjoy the show.
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    1 hr and 1 min
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