Everyone talks about core strength. But you won't get it by doing thousands of crunches. Get-Fit Guy explains why core strength is crucial (beyond those beach body photos) and provides a core workout that will keep you fit, healthy, and mobile. Get-Fit Guy Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/dont-ignore-your-core Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFi...
Feb 12, 2019•16 min•Ep. 426
If you are interested in knowing how to stay fit as you age, this is for you. Bestselling author and fitness guru Brad Kearns joins Get-Fit Guy, Brock Armstrong, to explain how we can stay fit now and well into the future. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-secrets-of-an-aging-athlete 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...
Feb 05, 2019•23 min•Ep. 425
You've probably heard the word "metabolism," especially in relation to weight loss or gain. But what is your metabolism, what does it do, and do you have any control over it? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/what-is-your-metabolism 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
Jan 29, 2019•15 min•Ep. 424
If you are hitting the gym for the first time or are tempted to venture off the cardio equipment, it can be hard to know which piece of strength equipment to choose. Dumbbell, barbell, machine, or mat? Get-Fit Guy Brock Armstrong helps you make an informed decision that's right for you. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/which-is-best-machines-free-weights-or-body-weight Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts...
Jan 22, 2019•12 min•Ep. 423
A protocol called occlusion training, also known as blood-flow restriction (BFR) training is one of the most interesting and effective trends in strength and conditioning. In studies, it has been shown to result in skeletal muscle hypertrophy, increased strength, and increased endurance. So how can we fit folks use it safely and effectively? Read the transcript at: www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/build-strength-and-muscle-fast-with-occlusion-training Check out all the Quick and...
Jan 15, 2019•14 min•Ep. 422
Skiing and snowboarding are super fun and exciting winter activities. But they are also both demanding physical activities that pose some risks. Without the proper preparation and training, you may not be able to keep up with your friends - or worse yet, you could get injured. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/build-the-fitness-to-ski-and-snowboard-all-day-long Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW G...
Jan 08, 2019•15 min•Ep. 421
The new year is upon us and that means resolutions, clean slates and newly minted willpower is plentiful. Before you set your fitness goals in stone, here are a few wishes from some fitness professionals that you may want to keep in mind. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/2019-fitness-goals-and-trends-from-experts Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ge...
Jan 01, 2019•23 min•Ep. 420
Parties can be a cause of stress when trying to stay fit. This guide allows you to party without losing any fitness or backsliding on your goals. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/15-ways-to-not-let-a-party-derail-your-fitness-goals 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
Dec 25, 2018•20 min•Ep. 368
In this episode of "Undercover-Fit Guy," I dig out my fake nose and moustache to check out the spin class known as SoulCycle. My goal this time is to find out what SoulCycle is, how it works, and what aspect of it I should review. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/why-soulcycle-isnt-worth-your-time-or-money Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy...
Dec 18, 2018•21 min•Ep. 419
Although EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) devices will not allow you to sit on the couch eating bonbons while you build biceps like an Avenger, it can help with warm-up, recovery, relaxation, strength, and yes, even burning some fat. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-get-fit-using-electrical-muscle-stimulation-ems Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Dec 11, 2018•16 min•Ep. 418
Aside from being a way to look good in family photos, good posture is the way that we distribute our body’s weight onto our tissues so that they can easily and efficiently respond and adapt to that weight. As you can likely guess, this is much more nuanced than simply “standing up straight” as our parents and teachers instructed us to do while we were growing up. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/4-ways-to-improve-your-posture-and-lose-that-slouch C...
Dec 04, 2018•14 min•Ep. 417
If you are interested in improving your exercise program to enhance both your life and sport abilities, then the extremely functional activity known as Lateral Movement should be included in your regimen. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/14-lateral-movements-to-improve-your-workout 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...
Nov 27, 2018•14 min•Ep. 416
Your chest muscles are important for many things (other than filling out a t-shirt). They are responsible for flexing your upper arm when you swim, moving your arm inwards when you are riding a bike, rotating your arm bone toward your body while you walk or run, and also for simply breathing deeply. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/want-a-bigger-chest-3-key-tips-and-a-workout Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/p...
Nov 20, 2018•12 min•Ep. 415
Whether it is a full marathon or a 10k, training for a race can have less than desirable consequences if you are not prepared. Today's guests, Angie and Trevor Spencer of Marathon Training Academy, discuss ways that you can avoid the pitfalls and arrive at your finish line healthy and happy. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-train-for-a-long-distance-race Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW ...
Nov 13, 2018•20 min•Ep. 414
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain (specifically in the heel). After I started showing symptoms of it (and consequently started complaining about it) I was surprised to find out that this rather fancy sounding condition affects many more people than I ever suspected. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-your-heel-ache-7-ways-to-treat-plantar-fasciitis Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips....
Nov 06, 2018•11 min•Ep. 413
Wave after wave of studies, papers, articles and hypothesis exploring the links between mental and physical fitness are emerging from labs and universities all over the world. And all this research will hopefully give all of us even more motivation to get out there and get fit. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-exercise-affects-your-brain Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook...
Oct 30, 2018•16 min•Ep. 353
Training methods including heavy resistance training, explosive resistance training, plyometrics, electrostimulation, and even vibration platforms have all been used to potentially enhance vertical jump (or vertical leap) performance. But which ones have been proven to be the most effective? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/want-to-jump-higher-8-ways-to-improve-your-vertical-leap Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips....
Oct 23, 2018•17 min•Ep. 412
Measuring your HRV (or Heart Rate Variability) is “a visual insight into the most primitive part of your brain,” according to Harvard researchers, but how can we use it to our advantage? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/heart-rate-variability-hrv-what-it-is-and-how-to-improve-it 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.co...
Oct 16, 2018•20 min•Ep. 411
Motivating yourself to exercise is, for many people, an ongoing project. Many of us struggle with getting and staying motivated when it comes to our exercise and movement practices. In his new book, today's guest, Joe De Sena, shares a few ways that he believes will get you off the couch and help you stay off the couch. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-stick-to-your-fitness-goals-with-joe-de-sena Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:...
Oct 09, 2018•25 min•Ep. 410
In this episode of undercover-fit guy, I once again dig out my fake nose and moustache to infiltrate the workout craze known as Pure Barre. My goal - to find out what it is, how it works and whether or not it is a good way to get fit. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-pure-barre-work-getting-fit-with-barre-classes Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.c...
Oct 02, 2018•16 min•Ep. 409
These days I go to the gym two or three times per week but it wasn’t always like that. For years, I never stepped foot in a gym. Shocked? Well, don’t be. The reason I was able to do that is because I had a decent home gym in my not so huge apartment. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-best-home-gym-equipment-7-essentials Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Sep 25, 2018•16 min•Ep. 408
Cryotherapy sounds like something you sleep in on your way to Mars, but it is actually what you are doing when you are icing a sore ankle, refreshing yourself in a cold shower, or icing your hand after burning it on a hot stove. Simply put, it is the use of ice or cold as therapy. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-when-and-whether-to-use-cryotherapy Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT G...
Sep 18, 2018•19 min•Ep. 407
What is referred to as Leg Day is a day that some beginner weightlifters either don't know about or actively avoid. More seasoned lifters know that if they skip leg day they will end up unbalanced, top heavy, injured, and also may end up being featured in the next "never skip leg day " meme on social media. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/11-reasons-to-not-skip-leg-day Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcast...
Sep 11, 2018•15 min•Ep. 406
A closer look at some protocols that will not only ensure that you keep your post-workout aches and pains to a minimum while also allowing your body to gain better fitness and strength from that killer workout that landed you in this hot and sweaty mess. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-perfect-workout-recovery-day Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook....
Aug 28, 2018•20 min•Ep. 404
Balance is something that we don’t think about after we have learned it (as a child) or until we start to lose it (as a senior). Having a certain amount of balance is mostly just there, until one day it is not. That is when you really realize that being balanced and stable is not only fun but also quite essential. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/going-barefoot-and-4-other-ways-to-improve-balance Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.qu...
Aug 21, 2018•17 min•Ep. 403
When it comes to building strong and defined muscles, the view from behind is not all about the glutes. Having a strong back and shoulders is not only attractive it is an essential part of feeling and performing at your best. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/forget-the-booty-and-focus-on-your-back-part-2 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy T...
Aug 14, 2018•11 min•Ep. 402
When it comes to building strong and defined muscles, the view from behind is not all about the glutes. Having a strong back and shoulders is not only attractive it is an essential part of feeling and performing at your best. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/5-tips-to-having-a-healthier-more-muscular-back Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy ...
Aug 07, 2018•9 min•Ep. 401
Running can be a transformative activity for many of us. It can certainly help us reach our fitness goals but it can also be limiting to our overall movement goals. But by rethinking our running habits we can maximize running’s benefits and minimize its shortcomings. Read the transcript at 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 31, 2018•13 min•Ep. 400
Many of us grew up being told that we should warm-up before we exercise by holding a pose, like a calf stretch or a forward fold, to loosen us up, make us stronger and make us injury-proof. While it is true that we should definitely warm-up before exercise, holding a static stretch is not the way to go about it. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/why-pre-workout-static-stretching-is-actually-dangerous Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www...
Jul 24, 2018•11 min•Ep. 399
Both sprains and strains are pretty common injuries among us avid movers. Although they share similar signs and symptoms, they actually involve different parts of your body. So, what are the differences, what can we do about them, and how can we prevent them? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/strain-vs-sprain-whats-the-difference Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www...
Jul 17, 2018•14 min•Ep. 398
