697. Most people think "fitness" is just about how you look at the beach or your 5K time. But after two decades of coaching, host Kevin Don has realized that what people actually want isn’t bigger biceps—it’s to be happy. This week, we look back at an episode from step away from November 2024. We look at the squat rack and into the world of philosophy to answer a bold question: Which mode of exercise will actually increase your happiness the most? Drawing from Aristotle’s "Nicomachean Ethics," K...
Apr 14, 2026•13 min•Ep. 697
675. Is BMI actually a "myth," or are you just using your muscle mass as an excuse to skip cardio? This week, in an episode that ran first in April 2024, host Kevin Don tackles the controversial debate surrounding the Body Mass Index (BMI). While athletes and powerlifters often dismiss BMI as irrelevant to the muscular, Kevin explains why it remains a vital screening tool—provided you have the "missing piece" of the puzzle: waist circumference. We explore how visceral fat impacts your internal o...
Apr 07, 2026•11 min•Ep. 675
686. Is a "perfect existence" actually making you weak? This week, in an episode that first ran in July of 2024, Kevin debunks a viral Instagram fallacy claiming that humans, like plants, require hardship to stay rooted. While the metaphor makes for a great caption, it relies on a false equivalency that ignores how biological adaptation actually works. Kevin dives into the science of stress, exploring the foundational work of Hans Selye and Walter Cannon to explain why not all stress is created ...
Mar 31, 2026•10 min•Ep. 686
657. In this episode from late 2023, Kevin answers a round of listener e-mails, including how many times a week people should do indoor cycling, and what kind of rest we should be taking to be efficient and also maximize gains? Get-Fit Guy is a Quick and Dirty podcast, hosted by Kevin Don. Have a question for Get Fit Guy? Email: getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Discover more from Get-Fit Guy! Facebook Twitter Newsletter Transcripts available on your podcast app. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
Mar 24, 2026•11 min•Ep. 657
712. As we age, should we really be training less... or is that just a myth? In this episode from last March, Kevin explores the science behind anabolic resistance, the age-related loss of muscle mass, and how older trainees can combat it through smart nutrition and resistance training. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscr...
Mar 17, 2026•11 min•Ep. 712
601. Whether you want to be able to have more sure footing on uneven terrain, play games with your children or grandchildren, hit the golf course with your friends, or just have legs that would make a rhino jealous, let's have a look at the best way to strength train your legs! Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more...
Mar 10, 2026•11 min•Ep. 601
710. Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode from March 2025, he breaks down the key differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and weight training, explaining how each impacts strength, fitness, and overall health. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to...
Mar 03, 2026•13 min•Ep. 710
713. In this episode from last April, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience and examines how our spine’s design, combined with modern habits like prolonged sitting, contributes to discomfort, plus tips to keep your back healthy. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook an...
Feb 24, 2026•14 min•Ep. 713
670. Is bone broth good for you? It is on a continuing upward popularity trend, so what’s the deal? This episode originally aired in March 2024. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFi...
Feb 17, 2026•11 min•Ep. 670
702. In this episode, Kevin explores the idea of finding personal meaning in fitness, emphasizing the importance of enjoying what you do rather than adhering to rigid, objective standards. He encourages listeners to reflect on their own fitness goals as 2025 approaches, focusing on activities that engage and excite them, whether it's strength training, running, or another passion. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@q...
Feb 10, 2026•9 min•Ep. 702
700. Kevin explores how socioeconomic factors influence access to sports and fitness. Drawing from personal experience, he highlights the disparities created by costs associated with equipment, facilities, and participation fees, noting how these barriers often exclude underprivileged groups. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the news...
Feb 03, 2026•8 min•Ep. 700
704. Kevin dives into the concept of oil pulling, an alternative health practice that claims to improve oral health by removing toxins through swishing edible oils in the mouth. This episode critically examines the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind these claims, contrasting them with well-supported medical practices and offering insights into how to navigate health information responsibly. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email ...
Jan 27, 2026•15 min•Ep. 704
Why does the gym so often lose out to the comfort of the couch? Kevin explores the philosophical concept of free will through the lens of desires and autonomy. Discover how reflecting on your deeper values can help you align your actions with the person you want to be—whether it’s about fitness or life’s bigger choices. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014...
Jan 20, 2026•14 min•Ep. 701
705. We hope you are enjoying the best of our Get-Fit Guy hosts. Today Coach Kevin kickstarts the new year with a critical look at group fitness training! He unpacks the challenges of group training environments, from repetitive programming to technical missteps that lead to injuries. With real-life examples and insights, he discusses how to identify red flags, protect your body, and maintain your fitness intentions without falling into the trap of overtraining or poor coaching practices. Get-Fi...
Jan 13, 2026•15 min•Ep. 705
646. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We're bringing you the best episodes from the show, and today, we're back with Coach Kevin Don! In this episode, Coach Kevin looks at if it's possible to really become a completely new person. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fi...
Jan 06, 2026•11 min•Ep. 646
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Today, we're back with some classic New Years wisdom from Coach Kevin Don! In this episode, Kevin shares his thoughts on the fitness trends and helps us avoid them. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part...
Dec 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 660
674. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We're bringing you the best episodes from the show, and today, we're back with Coach Kevin Don! In this episode, he shares his own bedtime routine for optimal sleep. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is ...
Dec 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 674
563. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes of the show. Today, we hear great winter exercise tips from Dr. Su! Warming up before exercise is especially important when the weather is cold. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, shows you how to prepare your body for exercise with a proper warm-up in just a few minutes. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty...
Dec 16, 2025•7 min•Ep. 563
648. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don! This week, Kevin asks if there really such a thing as a ‘hard gainer’ or do we all have muscle building potential? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com . Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a par...
Dec 09, 2025•12 min•Ep. 648
694. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don! This week, Kevin takes a deep dive into the environmental implications of AI technologies like ChatGPT, connecting the dots between fitness, philosophy, and the future of technology. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on ...
Dec 02, 2025•13 min•Ep. 694
596. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don! This week, Kevin explains the more complex or explosive the contraction, the more training has to go into learning the sequence in which things have to move. Find a transcript here . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fi...
Nov 25, 2025•6 min•Ep. 596
696. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recover...
Nov 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 695
653. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. This week, Coach Kevin Don asks what are the best sources of fitness information? Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/Ge...
Nov 11, 2025•11 min•Ep. 653
671. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. This week, Coach Kevin Don addresses vaping. He says it seems that everywhere he goes, someone is blowing vape in his face. Is vaping as bad as smoking? Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickand...
Nov 04, 2025•14 min•Ep. 671
689. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. Today, Coach Kevin Don opens up about some struggles in his own life and offers tips and advice on how to get through hard times. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://...
Oct 28, 2025•16 min•Ep. 689
532. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, Brock is bringing you a lesson in recovery times. An important aspect of finding the elusive perfect workout is also finding the perfect recovery time between sets. But this endeavor may be more about intuition than scien...
Oct 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 532
571. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, Dr. Su asks "How long will it take to see fitness progress after starting an exercise routine?" Faster than you think. He shares research on just how little time to takes to start seeing improvements in muscle size and st...
Oct 14, 2025•8 min•Ep. 571
599. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, we have Coach Kevin Don who answers a listener question about spot-reducing fat. If you are looking to shift fat from stubborn areas, take a listen. Coach Kevin Don breaks down how to best go about it. Find a transcript h...
Oct 07, 2025•7 min•Ep. 599
649. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, we have Coach Kevin Don with the do’s and don'ts of training after menopause. Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Get-Fit Guy at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014...
Sep 30, 2025•12 min•Ep. 649
574. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, we have Dr. Su back with some of his best wisdom. Do you feel pain in your lower back after a workout? Are you blaming it on age? Dr. Jonathan Su, one of our great Get-Fit Guy hosts, shares the real reasons your back migh...
Sep 23, 2025•8 min•Ep. 574
