It is easy to get lost in the hype around new workout devices or protocols that promise maximal results in minimal time and effort. To help set the record straight, the marketing director for a device called the CAR.O.L, Rahul Bernath, joined the Get-Fit Guy for a friendly debate. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/hiit-fact-fiction Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www....
Dec 03, 2019•23 min•Ep. 465
A new study has shown that exercising before eating breakfast can dramatically improve your overall health. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/exercising-before-breakfast Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Nov 26, 2019•11 min•Ep. 464
How can menopausal and perimenopausal women exercise to avoid "middle-age spread?" We talked with physician and triathlete Dr. Tamsin Lewis to find out. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/best-exercise-menopause Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Nov 19, 2019•30 min•Ep. 463
Do you want a flexible, balanced, easy-to-remember workout that doesn't require spending all day at the gym? Push-pull strength training is for you! TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/push-pull-strength-training JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy...
Nov 12, 2019•10 min•Ep. 462
Author, Christie Aschwanden joins Get-Fit Guy to discuss whether some of the most popular recovery tricks, methods, and devices actually help you bounce back from a hard workout or just add stress to your day and your bank account. TRANSCRIPT & LINKS Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/workout-recovery-science JOIN THE CONVERSATION Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy...
Nov 05, 2019•31 min•Ep. 461
Prepare to hit the trails by incorporating these simple, effective exercises into your fitness routine. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/hiking-exercises Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Oct 29, 2019•14 min•Ep. 460
Last month, I traveled through parts of Europe on a bicycle and on foot. While I've always been a believer in making vacations as active as possible (for fun and fitness), cycling from town to town taught me a thing or two. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/lessons-biking-europe Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/ge...
Oct 22, 2019•10 min•Ep. 459
The ergogenic effects (or performance boosts) of caffeine on muscle endurance, muscle strength, anaerobic power and aerobic endurance are significant but do you have to forego your morning cup of joe for a while to really feel those effects? Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/caffeine-athletic-performance Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitt...
Oct 15, 2019•13 min•Ep. 458
Is there a way to use yoga to improve your performance and resilience at a particular sport? Get-Fit Guy picks the brain of yoga practitioner, Abi Carver of Yoga15.com to find out how she works with athletes to do just that. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/yoga-improve-athletic Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/ge...
Oct 08, 2019•23 min•Ep. 457
How important is staying hydrated during exercise? If you're lugging around a fanny pack water bladder or sports beverages, you may be over complicating it. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/stay-hydrated-exercise Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Oct 01, 2019•13 min•Ep. 456
Not sure if you should hit the elliptical or jump straight on to the weight bench? Confused about whether or not you should lift on the same day as a run? You're not alone. Let's take a deep dive into the research and determine what to do and when. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/weights-vs-cardio-keep-them-separate-or-combine Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.f...
Sep 24, 2019•14 min•Ep. 372
Get-Fit Guy sat down with the author of the book, Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion, to dig into the mindset topics discussed in the book. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/katrin-davidsdottir-interview Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Sep 17, 2019•22 min•Ep. 455
Strong hips will not only support your body weight with ease but they also will give you the power to do the activities you love. Get-Fit Guy has three exercises for hip strength and mobility that you can start doing today. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/3-hip-strengthening-exercises Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://tw...
Sep 10, 2019•14 min•Ep. 454
There are plenty of reasons why going for a dip is a great idea. Some reasons are more obvious than others. Get-Fit Guy takes a deeper dive (ahem) into some of the more surprising benefits of going for a swim. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/7-swimming-benefits Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy...
Sep 03, 2019•14 min•Ep. 453
The allure of short, intense workouts is obvious. But is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) really the only workout you need for good overall fitness? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/problems-high-intensity-interval-training Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Aug 27, 2019•12 min•Ep. 452
Get-Fit Guy spent some time chatting with Vivobarefoot CEO, Galahad Clark, about the importance of going barefoot and the health science that is presented the new documentary called Shoespiracy. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/going-barefoot Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Aug 20, 2019•18 min•Ep. 451
Do fitness apps really help you get fit? The research results are mixed. But the apps that stand out do so because of a human element. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/whats-the-secret-behind-the-best-fitness-apps Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Aug 13, 2019•14 min•Ep. 450
The evidence is all around us, we can’t offset hours and hours of stillness with one hour of exercise. So here are some ideas on how to inject more movement into your day. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/more-movement Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy
Aug 06, 2019•15 min•Ep. 449
When it comes to building fitness, being in a hurry is ill-advised. Rushing your fitness often leads to injury. And what happens after you cross the finish line? Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/get-fit-fast Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy
Jul 30, 2019•12 min•Ep. 448
When it comes to choosing a personal coach or a fitness trainer, the options can be overwhelming. Get-Fit Guy asked some coach friends of his to give their advice on how to choose someone who will work best with and for you. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/choose-coach-fitness-trainer Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://tw...
Jul 23, 2019•20 min•Ep. 447
After reading the new book, Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports, Get-Fit Guy couldn't wait to do a deeper dive into habits and mindset with author, Dr. Marc Bubbs. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/dr-marc-bubbs Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Jul 16, 2019•25 min•Ep. 446
Brock Armstrong has reached his milestone 100th episode as Get-Fit Guy! Here's a light-hearted look at some of the Google search terms people used to find the Quick and Dirty Tips website. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/100th-episode Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
Jul 09, 2019•12 min•Ep. 445
Do you have weak forearms? Is your lack of forearm strength holding you back? Get-Fit Guy answers a listener's question and gets to the bottom of this weakness. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/forearm-strength Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy and Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy
Jul 02, 2019•14 min•Ep. 444
If you want to get better at cycling, there's a lot more to think about than how your hair is going to look when you take off your helmet or how to balance a grocery bag on your handlebars. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/get-better-cycling Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy...
Jun 25, 2019•13 min•Ep. 443
You can stay fit on your vacation without dragging yourself to the hotel gym. Here are six low-key ways to make it happen! Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/staying-fit-vacation Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy
Jun 18, 2019•13 min•Ep. 442
Can understanding our genes help us get fit and healthy? Get-Fit Guy interviewed Dr. Dan Reardon of FitnessGenes to find out. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/genes Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy
Jun 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 441
If you're not sleeping well, you may not be reaching your life goals, let alone your fitness goals. Here are some proven ways to sleep better. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/fitness-good-sleep Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy
Jun 04, 2019•12 min•Ep. 440
Is a malfunctioning metabolism really why you can't lose weight and keep it off? Get-Fit Guy delves into Metabolic Profiling with guest Angelo Poli of MetPro. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/metabolic-profiling Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Follow Get-Fit Guy on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy
May 28, 2019•32 min•Ep. 439
In the fitness world, a complex is several exercises strung together to move your entire body in one non-stop routine. As you'll find out, when combined with a barbell, this type of training not only benefits your overall muscle mass but pushes the limits of your endurance, coordination, mobility, athleticism, and general strength. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/barbell-complexes/ Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytip...
May 21, 2019•13 min•Ep. 438
Amino acids enhance workout performance, promote recovery, and help build muscle. But do we need to buy supplements to keep on hand during workouts? Let’s take a look. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/do-amino-acids-build-bigger-muscles Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy...
May 14, 2019•12 min•Ep. 437
