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July 2, 2025 15 mins
In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD is joined by fitness expert Mike Israetel to explore the challenges many people face when trying to start an exercise routine. Together, they dispel common myths about fitness, emphasizing that effective workouts don't require early mornings or hours in the gym—instead, just two thirty-minute sessions per week can bring real results. Dr. Malik and Dr. Israetel also discuss the psychological barriers to getting started, the welcoming nature of most gyms, and practical tips for building confidence, especially for women entering the weight room for the first time. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Getting Started with Fitness 00:28 Relieving Pressure and Fear of Failure 02:15 Gym Environment and Judgment 04:24 Women in the Weights Area 07:17 Effective, Efficient Workouts 11:05 Scaling for Beginners 12:25 Fitness and Sex Parallels Sign up for my newsletter FREE: https://renamalikmd.beehiiv.com Download my top 10 guide to maximizing pleasure - Better Sex,Better Life: https://renamalikmd.com/morepleasure Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: https://renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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