All About Fitness

Do you realize that once-upon-a-time, carrying a few extra pounds of fat was considered a sign of good health? How did we go from a culture that appreciated girth to one obsessed with being skinny? Why do we exercise the way we do? What societal forces influence the ways that we exercise? Dr. Natalia Petrzela is an Associate Professor of History at the New School in New York City and teaches about the history of the fitness industry; Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession is her book that describes the origins of our obsession with fitness and how that has shaped our society (pun fully intended). Dr. Petrzela shares her insights on what has made exercise popular and what that means for our workout routines. It's all about the history of half-naked people getting sweaty on this episode of All About Fitness. Order your copy of Fit Nation today: https://amzn.to/40Vancj Stay up-to-date on historical insights and their context, follow Dr. Petrzela on Twitter: @nataliapetrzela www.butch

What motivates you and why? Motivation is an elusive emotion; high achievers seem to have motivation seeping from their pores while slackers can barely be motivated to answer the door for the food deliver service. Motivation can be focused as a powerful force used to accomplish seemingly insurmountable tasks. Emily Rudow was motivated to make her mark on the world and set out to run a half marathon a day for a period of days. Find Your Stride is Emily's book that can help you to find motivation and purpose in your workouts. It's all about how motivate yourself to accomplish challenging tasks on this episode of All About Fitness. Create your own motivation to accomplish the goals you want in your life, pick up a copy of Emily's book, Find Your Stride, HERE: https://amzn.to/3YtB2ut Visit Emily's Blog: https://emilyrudow.com From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educa

There is a famous saying that abs are made in the kitchen; what it means is that no matter how hard you exercise, if you are not following a proper nutrition protocol, you may not get the results that you want. The purpose of the food we eat is to provide specific nutrients that we need for optimal health and performance. The nutrients themselves cause a number of chemical reactions in the body that could either increase lean muscle mass or torch unwanted fat. Dr. Shannon O'Grady, the Chief Product Officer for Gnarly Nutrition, describes the benefits of supplements and how they support your exercise efforts. Dr. O'Grady explains the chemistry behind nutrition and which supplements could help achieve certain results. It's all about the science of supplements on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Gnarly Nutrition, visit www.gognarly.com From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts

Why do you do the exercises in your workout program? Why do you add certain exercises to your routine, but not others?Not all strength-training exercises are the same or produce the same output; in this section of Smarter Workouts, you will learn why it is so important to perform exercises for the way that your body is designed to move. In addition, you will learn the one movement pattern that ALL muscles are involved in performing; it's all about strength training for the way you move on this episode of All About Fitness. Dynamic Anatomy This e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effective exercises for popular muscles like the hamstrings, shoulders and, of course, the glutes.  https://amzn.to/3XUZK7s From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educating per

Dr. Rick Richey is a physical therapist, personal trainer, massage therapist, studio owner and fitness educator and podcast host for NASM, one of the largest personal training certification organizations in the fitness industry. On the second half of the conversation, Rick shares his insights on the latest trends, we discuss what you can do to build more physical activity habits into your lifestyle and we offer tips for how you can use exercise to enhance your quality of life. It's all about how to use fitness to achieve freedom on this episode of All About Fitness. From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educating personal trainers for 20 years; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise, specifically high-intensity exercise, can slow down and mitigate the effects of the biological aging process an

If you think that planks and crunches are the only core exercises that you need to do, then think again; on this episode of the audio book for Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, we transition from mobility into strength training, specifically strength training for your core muscles. This episode identifies the muscles that control movement in the core region of your body and identifies the fundamental approach that you should follow when designing an exercise program to strengthen your core muscles. It's all about developing a foundation of core strength on this episode of All About Fitness. Muscles discussed include: transverse abdominus, gluteus maximus, latissimus dorsi, hamstrings, adductors, shoulders (yes, your shoulders are part of your core); to learn more, pick up a copy of the Dynamic Anatomy e-book Dynamic Anatomy This e-book explains the difference between muscle and fascia, describes how different muscles function together to produce movement and identifies the most effecti

Dr. Rick Richey is a physical therapist, licensed massage therapist, studio owner and an educator and podcast host for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (FYI - NO one in the fitness industry has 1, single job; making you sweat doesn't pay a lot, so we all have to get our hustle on). Rick was recognized as the 2022 Personal Trainer of the Year by IDEA, a trade association for fitness professionals; on this episode, which is actually part 1 of the conversation, we discuss the differences between principles and trends and identify new, different ways for how to use exercise to improve your health in 2023 and beyond. Go to www.bioptimizers.com/aafitness and enter code AAFITNESS to get 25% off any order. From mobility exercises that can improve your performance to high-intensity interval training that torches calories, learn how to design your own workouts from someone who has been educating personal trainers for 20 years; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn

How will 2023 make you sweat? What new fitness trends do you need to keep your eyes out for? It's a new year which means that between December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023, suddenly EVERYTHING about changed about fitness and that you need to start over from ground zero. Not really, but the way that information is delivered this time of year certainly makes it feel that way. The fact is that it is NOT the latest, greatest fad that can help you achieve the results that you desire, however, the same thing that worked last year, five years ago or 20 years ago will still work in 2023 to help you get the results that you want - but you'll have to listen to find out what that is. From mobility training to walking barefoot on the sand, it's all about the different ways that you'll exercise during 2023 on this episode of All About Fitness. For an exclusive offer for my listeners go to www.magbreakthrough.com/aafitness In addition to the 10% discount you get by using promo code AAFITNESS, you will unlock a special g

We are all born knowing how to walk which explains why running is one of the most popular forms of exercise; we already know how to do it and all that's required is a decent set of shoes, some proper kit and you're off. However, poor running mechanics or a poorly designed training program could cause injuries and keep you from being able to do any exercise. There are many different methods of training for running, the most important approach is to identify one that works for your needs and follow the proper progression. Eoin Everard, PhD, is a champion runner who is also a physiotherapist and a pilates coach. Over the course of his experience as a runner, therapist and coach, Eoin has developed a functional approach to exercise that can significantly reduce the risk of injury while helping you to improve your running performance. It's all about how to be a better runner on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about Eoin and how you can be an injury-free runner: https://everardpilates.com Learn h

Do you experience lingering injuries that just won't seem to heal? Do you want to find a way to supercharge your results? Mobility training is probably the most overlooked component of a workout program. Mobility refers to a combination of joint range of motion and tissue extensibility; in other words, mobility enhances your ability to move and it could strengthen your muscles and connective tissues in ways that lifting weights never could. This episode reads from Chapter 3, Mobility Training, of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple; it's all about the benefits of mobility training on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how

If Monday is "international chest day," (so-named because a lot of people tend to do chest press on Mondays) which day is international mobility day? Mobility workouts are a popular on social media; however beyond being a current trend, mobility should be a key component of your overall workout program. Knowing how to properly enhance the range-of-motion of your mobile joints as well as how to strengthen your stable ones are foundational components of long-term exercise success. Chapter 3 of Smarter Workouts is all about mobility, what it is and how to enhance it through exercise. It's all about understand the role of mobility in your workout program on this episode of All About Fitness. Go to www.bioptimizers.com/aafitness and enter code AAFITNESS to get 25% off any order. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless I

No one knows exactly how the aging process will effect the human body, but we do know that regular exercise can help slow down the speed at which we age. Actors and actresses use exercise and an overall healthy lifestyle to always look their best so that they can land that next part. Andy Orbeck, Nicole Stuart and Desi Bartlett are three Los Angeles-based fitness instructors who help keep the leading ladies of Hollywood looking their best and teamed up to write the book, Total Body Beautiful: Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35. Andy, Nicole and Desi are trusted by top Hollywood celebrities and each have their own unique specialty in the fitness industry; in Total Body Beautiful they offer unique insights into how women can use exercise and other components of a healthy lifestyle to help manage the aging process. Andy and Nicole join All About Fitness to discuss the motivation for writing Total Body Beautiful, talk about what they do to help their high-profile clients maintain a camera-ready

Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple originally started as a series of blogs called, "1-weight workout" and teaches you how to design workouts for mobility, strength or metabolic conditioning using only one piece of equipment. Chapter 2 concludes with specifying the 2 distinct, different types of strength training that should be a part of your overall workout program along with identifying the pieces of exercise equipment that can give you an excellent workout whether at home or in the gym. It's all about the simple pieces of exercise equipment that can give you a GREAT workout on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how th

Originally recorded in 2017, this is a rerun of a conversation with Eric Fleishman, also known as Eric the Trainer, the personal trainer to a number of well-known Hollywood celebrities. In this episode, Eric shares how he got interested in fitness, why he studied the early generation of bodybuilders and how he used those lessons to shape many of the bodies that you see on a screen. Unfortunately Eric Fleishman recently passed away; this episode is being replayed as a tribute to his legacy and in honor of his family and many, many friends in the fitness industry. Rest in peace, Eric, our paths will cross again one day in the big gym in the sky. It's all about a special man who was a positive impact on a number of people on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Int

Time. Equipment. Not knowing what to do. These are all common excuses for not getting results from an exercise program; however, one important thing missing from this list, the issue of chronic inflammation. Inflammation is your immune system's natural response when fighting an outside invader like a bacteria or promoting the healing process after tissue has been injured. Acute, or short-term, inflammation is your body working to heal itself. Chronic, or long-term, inflammation can actually work against you and cause a number of negative health outcomes that could keep you from experiencing results from an exercise program. Dr. Bill Ferro is a chiropractor who realized that chronic gut inflammation was effecting many of his patients and keeping them from becoming completely healed. Dr. Ferro realized that helping his patients to first reduce inflammation in their digestive tract was a key component to helping them heal from their other health issues. As a result, he developed the Betr Health protocol to help

It is often said that entrepreneurs are people who work 80 hours a week to avoid working 40. It takes a lot of things to be a successful entrepreneur: a great idea, motivation, a tireless work ethic and the ability to be comfortable with failure so that you can learn from your mistakes. Lauren George is a business owner, content creator and go-getter who performs a number of different jobs in the fitness industry, all of which she created for herself. Lauren talks about her motivation to help others, how she identifies new opportunities and what she considers to be an important step to success. It's all about how to achieve success on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about Lauren George: https://laurengfitness.com/ To learn GREAT workout ideas, follow Lauren on Insta: @laurengeorgefitness Go to www.bioptimizers.com/aafitness and enter code AAFITNESS to get 25% off any order. Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https:/

This episode of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple is the conclusion of chapter 2 which reviews two different types of strength training and how they can make changes to your body. In addition, you will learn about the most effective types of equipment that you can use for a great workout at the gym, home or anywhere you can move your body. It's all about how to design your own workout programs on this episode of All About Fitness. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today Learn how to design your own workouts; order a copy of Smarter Workouts: the Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise can slow the aging process and allow you to add YEARS to your life with Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Necessity is the mother of invention. Fitness enthusiast, personal trainer and powerlifter Molly Galbraith saw a need for women who enjoy being strong to come together to form a community around strength training and that is how Girls Gone Strong came into being. What started as an online support community has evolved into an organization focused on education, specifically on the science of strength training not just for women, but for all genders. Molly and the Girls Gone Strong team have created two ground-breaking education programs, the Women's Coaching Specialist and the Pre-post Natal Coaching Specialist, to teach personal trainers the proper science behind exercise program design for these specific populations. Molly discusses the need for evidence-based, gender-specific exercise programs, how this has changed the fitness industry and offers an important lesson on the benefits of strength training for all aspects of life. It's all about the life-changing benefits of strength training on this episode of

Jay Glazer is a sports reporter, experienced MMA fighter, conditioning expert, gym owner, author and now podcast host; on this episode he talks about his experience as a combat athlete, how he got started as a sports caster and his work with combat veterans who suffer from PTSD. Jay explains how living with depression has led him on a mission to help others who suffer from the disease as well as combat veterans who may be living with PTSD which has led him to starting MVP, Merging Vets and Players, an organization that brings retired NFL players together with combat veterans to build a sense of team and community that is often missing from post competitive or combat environments. It's all about how tough workouts and the willingness to be vulnerable can help those who may be struggling with tough issues on this episode of All About Fitness. (NOTE: this episode originally aired in 2021 and is being replayed in honor of Veterans Day 2022) Learn more about Jay Glazer's MVP - Merging Vets and Players organizatio

Not all strength training is the same; lifting a barbell is different than swinging a kettlebell and using a set of dumbbells provides a completely different workout than using a machine. To make sure that you are doing the best exercises and workouts for your goals, you should first have an understanding of how the human body is designed to move and the different ways that it can be challenged with exercise. Kevin Carr is a Boston-based performance coach, educator, massage therapist, author and a co-creator of the Functional Strength Coach Certification that teaches how to design strength-training programs for the way the body is designed to move. Coach Carr works with Coach Mike Boyle, the founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, a facility that helps individuals from professional athletes to septuagenarian grandmothers improve their ability to perform their favorite activities (Coach Boyle has helped the Boston Red Sox and Boston University Men's Hockey win the World Series and National Championshi