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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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Episodes

Listener emails: Indoor bike workouts and rest while lifting

Kevin answers the latest round of listener e-mail. 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://twitter.com/GetFitGuy https:...

Dec 19, 202311 minEp. 657

What Role do Muscles Play in Improving Circulation?

Can increased muscle mass improve circulation of blood lymph? 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://twitter.com/GetFi...

Dec 12, 202313 minEp. 656

CBD Oil: Does it actually work?

Does CBD oil aid athletic recovery and pain management? 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://twitter.com/GetFitGuy h...

Dec 05, 202310 minEp. 655

Training apparel Do's and Don'ts

What’s in my training bag and why? 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://twitter.com/GetFitGuy https://www.kevindon.c...

Nov 28, 202310 minEp. 654

Sources of Fitness Information

Apart from GFG, where should I be looking for fitness information? 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://twitter.com/...

Nov 21, 202311 minEp. 653

How Can I Stay Motivated To Reach My Training Goals?

In this Get Fit Guy episode, host Kevin Don debunks the idea that accountability is the key to fitness. He explores the essence of motivation, offering personalized insights for staying driven.

Nov 14, 202310 minEp. 652

Training shoes

Coach Kevin runs through the different types of shoes for your training needs. 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://...

Nov 07, 202312 minEp. 651

Training in colder weather

Strategies for Warming Ups and Strength Training in Colder Weather. 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://twitter.com...

Oct 31, 202314 minEp. 650

Training and Menopause

Coach Kevin Don goes over the do’s and don'ts of training after menopause. 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://twit...

Oct 24, 202312 minEp. 649

Is There Such Thing as a 'Hard Gainer'?

Is there really such a thing as a ‘hard gainer’ or do we all have muscle building potential? 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...

Oct 17, 202312 minEp. 648

The novice training effect

Coach Kevin answers two listener emails. 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://twitter.com/GetFitGuy https://www.kevi...

Oct 10, 20239 minEp. 647

Six weeks to a whole new you!

Coach Kevin takes a look at if you really can become a completely new person. 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://t...

Oct 03, 202311 minEp. 646

Can electricity tone your muscles?

Coach Kevin takes an objective look at electro-muscular stimulation for fitness outcomes. 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/GetFitG...

Sep 26, 20238 minEp. 645

How to lose muscle (on purpose)

Coach Kevin responds to this week’s emails from listeners, including a question Kevin has never heard before: “How do I lose muscle bulk on purpose?” 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:...

Sep 19, 202312 minEp. 644

The shape of water

Will structured, hexagonal water help me live longer and look younger? 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://twitter....

Sep 12, 202312 minEp. 643

The first principle of strength training

What are the underpinning truths about strength 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 https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy...

Sep 05, 20239 minEp. 642

Should you take breaks from exercise?

Do we really need exercise breaks and deload weeks? 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://twitter.com/GetFitGuy https...

Aug 29, 202310 minEp. 641

Stop those cramps!

Muscle cramps can stop a training session or other physical activity dead in its tracks–but what causes them and how can we stop them? 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.quickandd...

Aug 22, 20238 minEp. 640

Another definition of fitness

We all want to be ‘fitter’, but what does that really mean? 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://twitter.com/GetFitG...

Aug 15, 202314 minEp. 639

Is 5G bad for our health?

Are cellphone towers slowly cooking our DNA? Or is this just more fearmongering? 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:...

Aug 08, 20239 minEp. 638

Working in versus working out

Is inner work as important as outer work when it comes to 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.quickanddirtytips.com https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/...

Aug 01, 202310 minEp. 637

Five secrets to resisting aging

We all know that growing old is inevitable, but what are the top 5 most effective ways to slow the encroachment of time? 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 h...

Jul 25, 20239 minEp. 636

Is your pain real?

As we age, it's more common to have aches and pains. But is your pain real or is your brain playing a trick on you? 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:...

Jul 18, 202310 minEp. 635

Does testosterone replacement actually work to stop men aging?

Do men require testosterone therapy as they age? What are the benefits and drawbacks of exogenous testosterone? 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://ww...

Jul 11, 202310 minEp. 634

Fight back against sick aging

Coach Kevin Don explains the best thing we can do to maintain our physical capacity as we get older. Plus: a question from a listener on bone mineral density. 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...

Jul 04, 202315 minEp. 633

Why fear can be more toxic than pesticides

Fearmongering is everywhere, especially from health and food influencers. Here’s why the “nocebo” effect can be worse than the thing you’re trying to avoid. 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:...

Jun 27, 202310 minEp. 632

What’s the deal with urine therapy?

Coach Kevin Don looks into a new “holistic” trend–urine therapy. Plus, a question from a listener about proper form for a bench press. 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.quickandd...

Jun 20, 20239 minEp. 631

The centenarian decathlon

What ten "events" would you like to be able to complete as you age? 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://twitter.com...

Jun 13, 202311 minEp. 630

Do we really need 8 hours of sleep?

A lot of people find it difficult to get a full night’s rest. But is getting 8 hours of sleep really necessary to be fit, or is it healthy to operate with less? 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 . Li...

Jun 06, 202310 minEp. 629

An effective way to spot reduce fat

New evidence shows that you can indeed spot reduce fat—but only if you follow these critical steps. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast. The studies from today's episode: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21804427/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497942/ Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Fac...

May 30, 202310 minEp. 628
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