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
How do new grads stay fit after college when the average North American works 47 hours a week and sits 9.3 hours a day? It starts with setting your priorities. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/stay-fit-after-college 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 07, 2019•17 min•Ep. 436
We all know that frequent recovery days and good, consistent sleep are important for both your performance and your fitness. But are you getting enough of either? Get-Fit Guy interviews Will Ahmed, CEO of a recovery device called WHOOP, to examine and quantify sleep, recovery, and strain. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/is-recovery-the-key-to-optimal-performance Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLO...
Apr 30, 2019•24 min•Ep. 435
If you've been wearing shoes most of your life, your feet are probably weakened. Get-Fit Guy explains why shoes are not as supportive as they claim to be. Plus, learn a fantastically effective workout to strengthen and condition your feet. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-build-strong-and-pain-free-feet Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFi...
Apr 23, 2019•17 min•Ep. 433
As widespread as the BMI method of body measurement is, the ever-growing consensus is that this one-size-fits-all approach may be flawed. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/trends-fads/is-bmi-accurate-measuring-body-fat 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
Apr 16, 2019•16 min•Ep. 373
The annual survey of worldwide fitness trends is now in its 13th year. Although we know that no one can accurately predict the future, this survey can help us fitness nerds keep an eye on what the rest of the world is up to, and glean some insight into what is a worthwhile trend and what is a passing fad. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-2019-worldwide-fitness-trends Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcas...
Apr 09, 2019•13 min•Ep. 433
If you type “Fitness Boxing” into your search engine, you will be dazzled by the array of gyms providing this type of class. But do boxing workouts work? Are they effective? Get-Fit Guy goes undercover at 9Round to find out. Read the transcript at Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/do-fitness-boxing-gyms-offer-a-good-workout Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Apr 02, 2019•17 min•Ep. 432
If you're pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or know someone who is either of those, you may wonder how much exercise is optimal during pregnancy. Luckily, there are some new guidelines for expectant mothers. And unlike their predecessors, these new guidelines have solid science behind them. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-much-should-you-exercise-while-pregnant Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts ...
Mar 26, 2019•22 min•Ep. 431
Have you heard of super slow resistance training? The idea is that if you exercise in a very slow and controlled fashion, you get stronger and avoid injury while spending less time in the gym. Sounds intriguing, right? Get-Fit Guy dives into the science. Plus, get an exclusive super slow workout! Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-do-super-slow-resistance-training Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts...
Mar 19, 2019•14 min•Ep. 430
If you do the same exercises day after day, it can hinder your results, lead to a plateau, and make working out pretty boring. Get-Fit Guy has the solution. Here's how to vary your activity so that your body stays fit and healthy (and you have some fun in the process). Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/avoid-plateaus-and-boredom-by-varying-your-workouts Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT G...
Mar 12, 2019•11 min•Ep. 429
The mind plays a large role in fitness, exercise, and sports—almost as large as our cardiovascular system, strength, speed, and power. Get-Fit Guy interviews neuroscientist Dr. Bob Schafer to learn how habits and mindfulness can improve our training. Plus, which is more important: practicing 10,000 hours or being born with the right genetics? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-your-brain-keeps-your-body-fit Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips ...
Mar 05, 2019•14 min•Ep. 428
With the Polar Vortex in full swing and hopefully coming to the end of its reign of terror over us, you may be sitting at home wondering "how the heck am I supposed to stay fit, let alone train for my favourite sport, in these cold and snowy conditions?” Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/when-is-it-too-cold-to-exercise-outdoors Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.f...
Feb 26, 2019•17 min•Ep. 377