Feeling like plunging yourself into a freezing lake or having a cold shower because it's all over the ‘gram? Coach Kevin Don breaks down why hot water may be better for your sleep, recovery, and mental health. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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. G...
Jan 10, 2023•10 min•Ep. 608
Coach Kevin Don breaks down deloading and why you may not need a break in training. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy htt...
Jan 03, 2023•6 min•Ep. 607
Coach Kevin Don breaks down the principles of training for women, and how anatomical differences should play into your training plan. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddi...
Dec 27, 2022•7 min•Ep. 606
This week Coach Kevin Don answers YOUR questions about everything from the best martial arts for kids to how to increase your effort with Peloton strength workouts. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips ...
Dec 20, 2022•10 min•Ep. 605
Sick and tired of modern living? Decided to return to your caveman roots? Coach Kevin Don breaks down primal training and if it’s just another fad. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://...
Dec 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 604
What's better, classes or one-on-one coaching? Coach Kevin Don explains the difference between these scenarios to find out what's best for your training goals. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Lin...
Dec 06, 2022•7 min•Ep. 603
Everyone should be performing squats, but how do we know if they are being performed correctly? And if they're not, how do we address that? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quic...
Nov 29, 2022•9 min•Ep. 602
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. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and T...
Nov 22, 2022•11 min•Ep. 601
Been told that exercise is good for anxiety and depression? It is, but you might want to stay away from one type of exercise... Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytip...
Nov 15, 2022•7 min•Ep. 600
Looking to shift fat from stubborn areas? Coach Kevin Don breaks down how to best go about it. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/Ge...
Nov 08, 2022•7 min•Ep. 599
Coach Kevin Don breaks down the REAL issue with CrossFit, one of the most well-known, well-used, and well-critiqued workout methods. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddir...
Nov 01, 2022•10 min•Ep. 598
Not sure which training methodologies to follow? Coach Kevin Don breaks down lower and higher-order thinking to allow you to make the best decisions. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https:...
Oct 25, 2022•5 min•Ep. 597
You have a goal to perform a complex physical skill or demanding physical task. How do you get from here to there? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https:/...
Oct 18, 2022•6 min•Ep. 596
Novice gains stopped? Coach Kevin Don breaks down some ideas to implement when the dreaded plateau occurs. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.fac...
Oct 11, 2022•7 min•Ep. 595
New to strength training? Coach Kevin Don breaks down the principles of fitness training design for folks who are looking to improve their basic movements. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: ...
Oct 04, 2022•8 min•Ep. 594
Some people think the distinction is pure semantics, but Coach Kevin Don sees a big difference between “exercising” and “training.” Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirt...
Sep 27, 2022•6 min•Ep. 593
In order to get fitter, stronger, faster, or more healthy, we all need to follow a training plan. But which plan is best? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com ...
Sep 20, 2022•5 min•Ep. 592
We naturally lose muscle loss as we age, but with resistance training and increasing our protein intake, we can reverse the process. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddir...
Sep 13, 2022•10 min•Ep. 591
Everyone ages, and with age comes a natural decline of physical abilities. But fitness interventions can help combat the effects of aging—as long as you pick the right exercises. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick a...
Sep 06, 2022•8 min•Ep. 590
This week, we’re introducing Kevin Don, the new Get-Fit Guy, and answering an all-important question: what exactly is fitness, anyway? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickandd...
Aug 30, 2022•10 min•Ep. 589
Have you ever felt stiff and sore after exercising, even days after the fact? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, goes over techniques to prevent and relieve post-exercise soreness. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy-newsl...
Aug 23, 2022•8 min•Ep. 555
Does the thought of skipping out on regularly scheduled workouts bring on a sense of guilt? Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, explains why regular week-long breaks from exercise can actually help improve your fitness. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Quick and Dirty Tips . 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:...
Aug 16, 2022•7 min•Ep. 560
Has the COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on your mental health? Good news—exercise has been shown to be an effective way to prevent and relieve depression. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, breaks down 7 ways exercise can protect against symptoms of depression. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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://...
Aug 09, 2022•8 min•Ep. 557
Lower back pain during pregnancy is very common. The good news is that there are things you can do to prevent or relieve pregnancy-related low back pain. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, shows you simple things you can do to get immediate relief. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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.quickandd...
Aug 02, 2022•9 min•Ep. 554
Food is the fuel that allows you to perform during workouts and recover from them afterward. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, provides simple and straightforward advice based on the latest research on how to best fuel for your workouts. Check out these three great recipes from our colleagues at Cookstr : Chicken Broccoli Pasta Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry (vegan, gluten-free) White Bean "Chicken" Chili (vegan, gluten-free) Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Quick ...
Jul 26, 2022•7 min•Ep. 552
Walking is the most popular form of exercise among Americans. But to get the full benefits of your daily stroll, you have to pick up the pace. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, has the lowdown on how fast and how often you need to walk to get real fitness benefits. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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: htt...
Jul 19, 2022•9 min•Ep. 544
Dr. Jonathan Su says goodbye to Get-Fit Guy with 4 ways for getting the most out of your workout. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Keep in touch with Dr. Su at his website, sixminutefitness.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.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy-newsletter https://www...
Jul 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 588
Are you experiencing pain or discomfort in your neck, upper back, or shoulder from using your smartphone? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, shows you simple solutions for preventing and relieving mobile device-related repetitive strain injuries. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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.quickan...
Jul 05, 2022•7 min•Ep. 558
Preventative maintenance is one of the most important yet one of the most overlooked components of any fitness routine. Luckily, the concept is simple and easy to add to your routine. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy-n...
Jun 28, 2022•8 min•Ep. 587
Exercising with a rowing machine can be a great way to improve aerobic endurance and burn calories. But it might not be the best exercise machine for you. In this episode, Get-Fit Guy looks at 2 pros and 2 cons of using a rowing machine. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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.quickanddirtyti...
Jun 21, 2022•8 min•Ep. 586
