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Get-Fit Guy

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Move more of your body more often and in more interesting ways with the Get-Fit Guy! If you want to begin an exercise routine and don't know where to start, or if you've been working out for a while and aren't getting the results you want, Kevin Don will give you the tips you need to reach your fitness and movement goals. Get expert information on the latest fitness trends and advice on everything from toning your arms to running a 5K or simply building more movement into your day. With his easy-to-understand explanations, concrete examples, and sound reasoning backed by scientific research, Get-Fit Guy will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to become fitter and stronger so you’ll be able to move through this world with more ease and enjoyment.

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Why complexity doesn’t make for better fitness training

Complexity bias tricks us into thinking that complex training routines must be better. But embracing simplicity in your fitness routine may lead to much better results. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty T...

May 23, 202310 minEp. 627

Exercise snacks

Do you really need to spend hours in the gym or is an exercise "snack" enough? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://...

May 16, 20238 minEp. 626

How to fix low back pain when lifting (Re-issue)

Is your back the cause of your back pain, or does it have more to do with your lifting form? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetF...

May 09, 202310 minEp. 625

The best way to build muscle as an older trainee

While we naturally lose muscle mass as get older, it’s absolutely possible for older trainees to build muscle through training. But what’s better–specialized, fad gym classes or classic resistance training? If you know Coach Kevin Don, you probably have a clue! Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 ...

May 02, 202310 minEp. 624

Can being barefoot improve your health?

A lot of social media influencers will try to sell you holistic cures for everything from depression to insomnia. But do any of these practices have a basis in science? Today, Coach Kevin Don looks at two such practices: earthing and kambo. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. Grounding study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378297/ Kambo study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9061256/ Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getf...

Apr 25, 20238 minEp. 623

How to get rid of “man boobs”

With the evenings getting brighter and leaves populating trees, we know summer is on the way. Is there a way for us to banish our “man boobs” in time for the poolside? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Ti...

Apr 18, 202313 minEp. 622

Will AI make coaches like me obsolete?

With all the buzz around AI like Chat GPT, are we really heading to an age where fitness coaches like me will be replaced by AI? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtyti...

Apr 11, 20238 minEp. 621

Confirmation bias and 5 other logical fallacies that affect our training

It can be really easy to seek out information that confirms our own biases, but why is this and what does it mean for our fitness? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirty...

Apr 04, 202312 minEp. 620

Do our bodies stop working when we turn 50?

Once we hit a certain age, do the wheels suddenly fall off, or are there other factors causing our aches and pains? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https:...

Mar 28, 202314 minEp. 619

No pain, no gain?

Is it really the case that post-training soreness means we are getting stronger? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https:...

Mar 21, 202312 minEp. 618

Which squat variant is best?

There is a myriad of squat variations, but which one is best for you and building strength? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. View the squat diagram. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https:...

Mar 14, 202310 minEp. 617

The biggest fitness mistake we need to avoid? Fear

Instagram fitness influencers would have us avoid everything that is absolutely “wrong,” in their view. But could adding things actually be a better solution? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Link...

Mar 07, 20238 minEp. 616

9 lessons from the greatest samurai

Good advice is timeless and transcends cultural boundaries. What can we learn from the great samurai, Musashi Miyamoto? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com ht...

Feb 28, 20239 minEp. 615

What to do when you’re lacking motivation

Sometimes going to the gym can feel like a real grind. What can we do to keep motivation high? Coach Kevin Don takes a look. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.c...

Feb 21, 20238 minEp. 614

Does foam rolling REALLY help with muscle knots and pain?

If you have been to see a physical therapist in the last decade, chances are that you have been told to foam roll. So what’s the deal? Coach Kevin Don takes a look. Plus: what's up with wet cupping? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 ...

Feb 14, 202310 minEp. 613

Should you consume caffeine before a workout?

Does the conventional deadlift have any benefits over the trap/hex bar? Do you really need that caffeine jolt before hitting the gym to crush your session? Coach Kevin Don gives his take on two listener questions. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 tip...

Feb 07, 202310 minEp. 612

Can you trust your feelings about your training?

Do you really know what works for your own body, or is objectivity the name of the game? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGu...

Jan 31, 202315 minEp. 611

Are bicep curls the best exercise for bigger arms?

Planning on a gun show this summer? Coach Kevin Don explains the best way to train your arms. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/Get...

Jan 24, 20237 minEp. 610

5 basic lifestyle guidelines for reducing stress

Finding recovery hard? Not making progress in the gym? Could it be your lifestyle and not your training? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.faceb...

Jan 17, 202313 minEp. 609

Why heat and hot water may be better than cold

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 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. G...

Jan 10, 202310 minEp. 608

Do I need a deload week?

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy htt...

Jan 03, 20236 minEp. 607

Do women have different training needs?

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddi...

Dec 27, 20227 minEp. 606

Listener emails: Peloton, martial arts, and setting goals

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips ...

Dec 20, 202210 minEp. 605

So, you want to train like a caveman

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://...

Dec 13, 20227 minEp. 604

Do I need a coach?

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Lin...

Dec 06, 20227 minEp. 603

How to assess and fix common squat errors

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quic...

Nov 29, 20229 minEp. 602

So, you want stronger legs…

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 getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and T...

Nov 22, 202211 minEp. 601

Is all exercise good for my mental health?

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytip...

Nov 15, 20227 minEp. 600

How to spot reduce fat

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/Ge...

Nov 08, 20227 minEp. 599

The real problem with CrossFit

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 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 of Quick and Dirty Tips . Links: https://www.quickanddir...

Nov 01, 202210 minEp. 598
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