Martin Silva | From Bodybuilding to Metabolic Health

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The Low Carb Consultant

Max Helmer The Low Carb Consultant

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Welcome to the low carb consultant podcast, where I speak with leading experts, trainers, and athletes in the low-carb, fasting, and strength and conditioning communities, to ultimately discover the best health and nutritional advice available.

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Martin Silva | From Bodybuilding to Metabolic Health | December 15, 2025, Ep. 43

The Low Carb Consultant

1 hour 2 minutes 57 seconds

3 weeks ago

Martin Silva | From Bodybuilding to Metabolic Health | December 15, 2025, Ep. 43

Summary:

In this episode of the Low Carb Consultant Podcast, I interview Martin Silva, a transformation coach and founder of Optimize Your Body. We discuss Martin's journey from bodybuilding to focusing on metabolic health, the importance of nutrition and training for busy professionals, and the common myths surrounding fat loss. Martin emphasizes the significance of sleep, a strong 'why', and the impact of processed foods on metabolism. He shares insights on creating effective training systems and nutrition protocols that cater to individual needs, ultimately aiming for sustainable health and fitness.

Find Martin:

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/martinsilvafitness/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Martinsilvafitness

His podcast: Optimise Your Body with Martin Silva

Takeaways:

Martin Silva has over 15 years of experience in fitness and nutrition.

He transitioned from bodybuilding to a focus on health and metabolic optimization.

Metabolic health is about how efficiently the body uses energy and nutrients.

Processed foods can negatively impact metabolism and lead to overeating.

Daily routines should include hydration, exercise, and balanced meals.

Training systems should be tailored to busy professionals for maximum efficiency.

Nutrition protocols should focus on whole foods and adequate protein intake.

Common fat loss myths include the idea that carbs are the enemy.

Sleep is a crucial factor in achieving fitness goals.

A strong 'why' is essential for long-term success in fitness.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Martin Silva and His Journey

04:50 Transitioning from Bodybuilding to Health Focus

12:18 Understanding Metabolic Health

19:13 The Impact of Processed Foods on Metabolism

26:55 Daily Routines and Nutrition Strategies

35:27 Training Systems for Busy Professionals

42:58 Nutrition Protocols and Reverse Dieting

51:47 Common Myths and Mistakes in Fat Loss

57:38 Key Habits for Success in Fitness

01:00:41 Conclusion and Future Plans

Keywords:

#fitness #nutrition #metabolichealth #bodybuilding #transformation #coaching #health #diet #exercise #lifestyle