#21 Weight Training, Clean Diets and Leg Day w/ Jamal Bakare-Yusuff

Jamal Bakare-Yusuff is a personal trainer and business owner based in London.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of weight training, health, and nutrition—breaking down why strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders but for everyone looking to live a healthier, stronger life. We’ll explore the key role of nutrition in fueling performance, and the long-term benefits of weightlifting for both physical and mental well-being.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to start lifting or an experienced lifter wanting to optimize your routine, this episode is packed with expert insights, practical tips, and myth-busting facts to help you build strength, improve recovery, and make the most of your fitness journey. Tune in and take your health to the next level!

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Timestamps

0:00 Intro

0:50 Jamal's fitness journey

5:25 Sports science

8:05 Importance of form

10:00 Different muscules

10:40 Jamal's routine

19:00 Jamal's company

19:40 Diet and Nutrition

31:30 Follow Jamal on Instagram

33:19 Fitness Challenges Part 1

34:35 Opposing Forces

37:08 Don't skip leg day

42:12 Fitness Challenges Part 2

43:44 Other sports

44:26 Advice

45:47 Fitness for the elderly

47:00 Rest days

49:45 Abs

52:25 Injuries and warming up

56:50 Goals for the future

59:12 Instagram influencers

01:01:17 Rapid Fire

01:09:50 Thanks for listening!

Track: Liquid Planet
Music by https://www.fiftysounds.com