{"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":"3472: 7 Health And Fitness Myths That Won't Die by Lea Genders of Lea Genders Fitness on Fitness Myths","slug":"3472-7-health-and-fitness-myths-that-won-t-die-by-lea-genders-of-lea-genders-fitness-on-fitness-myths","published_at":"2026-07-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3472-7-health-and-fitness-myths-that-won-t-die-by-lea-genders-of-lea-genders-fitness-on-fitness-myths","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1712336034.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD1712336034.mp3","summary":"Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I’ll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It’s packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ 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 3472: Lea Genders clears up seven persistent health and fitness myths that often keep people from making steady progress, from fears about carbs and weightlifting to misconceptions about running, supplements, and organic foods. Her practical approach emphasizes balanced nutrition, smart training, recovery, and consistency over shortcuts, helping listeners build healthier habits with confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.leagendersfitness.com/news/2017/7/15/7-health-fitness-myths-that-wont-die Quotes to ponder: \"Carbohydrates themselves do not cause weight gain. When you over consume any food, it can lead to weight gain.\" \"Bad training is bad for your knees. You can't blame bad training on running as a whole.\" \"You can get in great shape and never take a single supplement.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today’s episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newslet…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":585,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3472-7-health-and-fitness-myths-that-won-t-die-by-lea-genders-of-lea-genders-fitness-on-fitness-myths/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-323906/3472-7-health-and-fitness-myths-that-won-t-die-by-lea-genders-of-lea-genders-fitness-on-fitness-myths.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}