Episode Details

In this episode of Syntax, Scott and Wes talk about fitness — how to stay in shape as a developer, nutrition, goals, and more!

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4:42 - Past year reflections

• Scott

  • Tried several different lifting
  • Breaking didn’t happen as much, so my cardio took a hit
  • I finally found a full body plan / bro split that has been very effective
  • Weight belt has really helped my form

• Wes

  • Overcommitted in 2019
  • Feeling great - physically
  • Gained about 12 pounds past where I want to be - rough year!
  • Noticeable loss in energy when I don’t hit the gym
  • DevLifts since November
  • Cardio / HIIT up

12:15 - What we’re doing now

• Scott

  • 4 day split
  • Chest/Triceps
  • Back/biceps
  • Shoulders
  • Legs
  • Abs every day

• Wes

  • 3 days a week
  • Set A - Chest and back
  • Set B - Legs and chest
  • Set C - Legs and back

• Cardio finisher (BLASTERS)

• At home helpers

  • Kettle bells
  • Foam roller

30:32 - Nutrition

• Scott

  • Nothing too hardcore, salads for lunch - not religiously though
  • Good dinners
  • IF occasionally (e.g. not eating before 10 and not eating after dinner snacks)
  • Desert items allowed

• Wes

  • Macro Tracking - still want to enjoy things
  • Low Carb