687. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. This classic is from Coach Kevin Don, as he addresses the differences between golfer's elbow and tennis elbow as well as the symptoms, causes and treatments for each. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Coach Kevin Don. Find a full transcr...
Sep 16, 2025•12 min•Ep. 687
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Kevin explores the environmental impact of fitness-related items like single-use plastic bottles, PVC yoga mats, and cheap workout gear, and offers practical tips for making your fitness routine more eco-friendly. Get-Fit Guy is host...
Sep 09, 2025•16 min•Ep. 682
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Brock Armstrong. Have you tried a weighted vest? If you haven't, this might the time to try adding one to your workout for an additional fitness building edge. Get-Fit Guy explains how. Find ...
Sep 02, 2025•11 min•Ep. 520
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Coach Kevin Don. 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 Coach Kevin Don....
Aug 26, 2025•10 min•Ep. 591
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Jonathan Su. 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 Simpl...
Aug 19, 2025•9 min•Ep. 588
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Jonathan Su. Staying motivated and consistent with exercise is one of the biggest obstacles people face on their fitness journey. But with these 2 mental tricks, you can stay motivated du...
Aug 12, 2025•8 min•Ep. 582
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Coach Kevin Don. Here, Coach Kevin runs through the different types of shoes for your training needs. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Emai...
Aug 05, 2025•12 min•Ep. 651
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. 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 a...
Jul 29, 2025•7 min•Ep. 558
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. 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 lo...
Jul 22, 2025•9 min•Ep. 544
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. 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...
Jul 15, 2025•8 min•Ep. 586
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. What can you do if you’re just not seeing progress with your exercise routine? The principle of overload can help explain why you’ve plateaued. This Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonat...
Jul 08, 2025•7 min•Ep. 583
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. Do you know what your genetically-determined body type is, and how it might affect your fitness journey? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su. A transcript is available at Simplec...
Jul 01, 2025•9 min•Ep. 585
Is there a magic number of steps to take per day to get (or stay) fit? Not really. But magical things do happen when you get more walking into your life. Transcript: https://get-fit-guy.simplecast.com/episodes/what-i-learned-from-walking-15-000-steps-per-day-reissue/transcript Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows . Join the conversation on Facebook . Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/walking-15000-steps-per-day https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts htt...
Jun 24, 2025•11 min•Ep. 516
Staying motivated and consistent with exercise is one of the biggest obstacles people face on their fitness journey. But with these 2 mental tricks, you can stay motivated during even the toughest workouts. 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.quickanddirt...
Jun 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 581
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? We've got great news! The Quick and Dirty Tips team is bringing you a special series of classic Get-Fit Guy episodes, featuring some of the best and most popular topics from multiple hosts of the show. Get ready to revisit your favorite fitness advice and discover timeless tips! In this episode, 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 ...
Jun 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 590
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with the first in our series of special episode presentations from across our network of shows and beyond. This week, we bring you a recent episode of the Nutrition Diva podcast. In this episode, Dr. Monica Reinegal walks listeners through why logging your food may be backfiring. For more from the Nutrition Diva podcast, including recent episodes, articles and more... visit https://www.quickanddirtytips...
Jun 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 635
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with a series of special episode presentations from across our network of shows and beyond. This week, we bring you an episode of our Project Parenthood podcast. On this episode, a parent reached out to Dr. Nanika Coor about their concern for their daughter’s increasing body weight, along with their fear of passing on to her the unhealthy messages about weight they learned from their own parents....
May 27, 2025•11 min•Ep. 725
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with a series of special episode presentations from across our network of shows and beyond. This week, we bring you a recent episode of the Savvy Psychologist podcast. In this episode, Dr. Monica Johnson shares how walking can boost mental health by reducing stress, improving mood, and enhancing sleep. Learn why this simple activity is a powerful tool for improving well-being and building resilience. Fo...
May 20, 2025•10 min
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with the first in our series of special episode presentations from across our network of shows and beyond. This week, we bring you a recent episode of the Nutrition Diva podcast. In this episode, Dr. Monica Reinegal walks listeners through the best methods to add extra protein to you daily diet. For more from the Nutrition Diva podcast, including recent episodes, articles and more... visit https://www.q...
May 13, 2025•15 min
After nearly 3 years as host of Get-Fit Guy, Kevin distills everything he’s learned into one powerful message—and opens up about what’s next in his journey. 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...
May 06, 2025•14 min•Ep. 717
This week, Kevin goes off the fitness path and dives deep into philosophy, exploring how our senses—and even industries like fitness—can deceive us. From Plato and Descartes to The Matrix and Baudrillard, he explains why what you think is real might just be a well-crafted illusion. Plus, hear how you can keep connecting with Kevin after his final episode. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtyt...
Apr 29, 2025•13 min•Ep. 716
In this listener Q&A episode, Kevin tackles your questions on a range of topics: his take on the Jefit workout app, whether there’s ever a right time to slow down your training, and how to adapt your workouts as you age. He breaks down what “functional training” really means and explains why strength may matter more than cardio as you get older. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.co...
Apr 15, 2025•16 min•Ep. 715
This week’s episode is a little different. Kevin shares some personal reflections, a bit of unexpected news, and what’s been on his mind lately. 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://ww...
Apr 08, 2025•14 min•Ep. 714
This week, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience and examines how our spine’s design, combined with modern habits like prolonged sitting, contributes to discomfort, plus tips to keep your back healthy. 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...
Apr 01, 2025•14 min•Ep. 713
As we age, should we really be training less... or is that just a myth? In this episode, Kevin explores the science behind anabolic resistance, the age-related loss of muscle mass, and how older trainees can combat it through smart nutrition and resistance 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...
Mar 25, 2025•11 min•Ep. 712
In advance of the new season, Kevin breaks down a crucial character's workout routine from The Last of Us Part 2 and explores what it takes to build real apocalypse-ready strength. From weight training to combat skills, he analyzes how a survivor would need to train to fight off zombies and endure the harsh world of The Last of Us. Plus, a look at the real-life athlete behind one of the game’s most jacked characters. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast . H...
Mar 18, 2025•10 min•Ep. 711
Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode, he breaks down the key differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and weight training, explaining how each impacts strength, fitness, and overall 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 Faceb...
Mar 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 710
Is pain really a necessary part of progress in fitness? Kevin dives into the origins of the "no pain, no gain" mantra, explores the difference between DOMS and chronic injuries, and discusses why normalizing pain in training can be a dangerous mindset. He also answers a listener's question about staying motivated in the gym as we age.
Mar 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 618
Can you truly become a completely different person through fitness, or do transformations only alter your qualities while your core identity remains the same? Kevin dives into the philosophy of personal identity, the science of body transformations, and answer a listener’s question on fixing strength imbalances. 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...
Feb 25, 2025•11 min•Ep. 646
Is the salmon on your plate as healthy as you think? This week, Kevin dives into the surprising truths about farmed vs. wild salmon, misinformation in the wellness industry, and why so much of what we accept as fact is actually simulation. With social media fueling the post-truth era, it's more important than ever to question what we see, hear, and eat. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytip...
Feb 18, 2025•16 min•Ep. 709
