{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3379: Never Have a Bad Workout Again by Dave Bonollo with Bach Performance on Consistent Workouts","slug":"3379-never-have-a-bad-workout-again-by-dave-bonollo-with-bach-performance-on-consistent-workouts","published_at":"2026-04-30T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3379-never-have-a-bad-workout-again-by-dave-bonollo-with-bach-performance-on-consistent-workouts","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6125256126.mp3?updated=1777218135","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD6125256126.mp3?updated=1777218135","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3379: Dave Bonollo reframes what it means to have a “good” workout by shifting focus away from constant personal records toward consistent, meaningful progress. His Ladder of Workout Awesomeness shows how showing up, improving form, and building volume all count as wins, helping you stay motivated for the long haul. This perspective makes fitness more sustainable and far less frustrating, so every session feels like progress. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://bachperformance.com/never-bad-workout/ Quotes to ponder: \"Even a bad workout is better than no workout.\" \"Acceptance is the first step. The next step is to define what a good workout is.\" \"Did you show up? If you did, you had a good workout.\" Episode references: Pumping Iron: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076578/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":709,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3379-never-have-a-bad-workout-again-by-dave-bonollo-with-bach-performance-on-consistent-workouts/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3379-never-have-a-bad-workout-again-by-dave-bonollo-with-bach-performance-on-consistent-workouts.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}