All About Fitness

Exercise can make muscles strong, yet it is the brain and the thoughts it generates that determine what you are able to achieve. Emotions affect all areas of life; mindset is so powerful that it can be the difference between achieving success and becoming stuck in a rut. Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo is a psychologist and motivational coach who specializes in helping her clients find True Success; she shares how to quiet your inner critic so that you can remove the obstacles keeping you from your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some people want to become stronger, others may want to add muscle size, while many others may want to lose weight. Why do you exercise? What does fitness mean to you? What is your motivation for making yourself sweaty? This Quick Fit Tip provides a different definition of fitness; one that could help you add years of high quality living to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A balanced diet is essential for optimal health yet it can be a challenge to find the time to prepare and cook healthy, nutritious meals. When time is in short supply, smoothies are an excellent option for delivering all of the vitamins and nutrients your body needs. On this episode, Frances Largeman-Roth, RDN discusses her latest book, Smoothies & Juices and offers some excellent time-saving tips for how to eat healthier while reducing food waste. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A proper diet is necessary to achieve optimal fitness, but it can be hard to eat healthy for every meal which is where supplements come in handy. Doug Smith started True Nutrition to provide high quality supplements and Jess Cording is a RDN and health coach who helps clients identify holistic solutions to meet their nutritional needs. On this episode, Doug shares how he ensures high quality products for your nutrition needs while Jess talks about the role that supplements play in a well-balanced diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The air's a little cooler, the days a little shorter and pumpkin-spice everything is everywhere which is a sign that it's Fall and 2020 will soon be coming to a close! Walk into almost any retail store and you'll see Halloween and holiday season displays which means candy and calories galore. 2020 has been bad enough, this Quick Fit Tip will help you to identify some strategies to stay fit and healthy so that you can avoid the traditional holiday weight gain that happens this time of year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Stuart McGill is a retired professor who spent his 30 year career studying the spine and has written numerous articles and books about the best ways to strengthen the core muscles that control the spine. On this flashback episode, Dr. McGill shares insights into potential causes of back pain and discusses the findings of his research including his studies on MMA athletes, strongman competitors and his most famous one on the sex positions that cause the least pain for people living with a 'bad back.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chef Mareya Ibrahim wrote the book, 'Eat Like You Give A Fork' to help people learn how a healthy diet supports an active lifestyle. On this episode, she talks about the role that food plays in achieving optimal fitness as well as how it can help support a healthy, vibrant sex life. In addition, she shares her journey into health coaching and provides some simple steps for how you can make eating clean a regular habit. Get ready for a fun conversation on how to achieve better fitness through food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having just written an article on exercise and the immune system, this Quick Fit Tip reviews some important facts regarding how your workouts could weaken your body's ability to respond to a virus. As we turn the corner to the final phase of 2020 (finally), which includes a return to cold and flu season, I provide you with a few tips on how you can use exercise to strengthen your immunity along with specific steps that you can take to limit your exposure to any airborne diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's face it, 2020 is not turning out the way any of us originally planned; while there may be little that we can do to control the chaos that is defining the year, what we CAN control is how we respond to it. As the result of COVID, Aimee Nicotera, a group fitness instructor, found herself having to adapt to a changing employment situation. Aimee took the challenge head on and developed a creative solution for how to deliver workouts to her clients and class participants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When life throws an obstacle in your way it can defeat you, or you find a way through it. Kenny Santucci is one of NYC's top fitness coaches who works to create a community for those he serves, As COVID shut down gyms, it meant losing the ability to serve others. On this episode, Kenny discusses the NYC fitness scene, how he and others have adapted and shares his story about why fitness is so important to him. This is a fun, lively and NSFW discussion about how to make fit happen during a pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most effective pieces of exercise equipment is the one you're born with; however, if you want specific results then using equipment may be necessary. Michael Cummings works for Implus where he helps design the equipment and programs that you can use at home or in the gym; he stops by to talk about how the equipment his companies makes can help your crush your fitness goals. Get ready for a couple of fitness nerds to geek out about the science of getting results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strength is the ability to generate muscular force against an external resistance; it takes consistent work and a systematic approach to exercise to become stronger. On this episode, Brett Jones, the Director of Education for StrongFirst, stops by to talk All About Strength Training. This is an informative and engaging dialogue about the science of becoming stronger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the COVID closures were happening in the Spring of 2020 and fitness facilities around the world were shut down many fitness professionals adapted by teaching online workouts through platforms like Facebook or Instagram Live. This Quick Fit Tip discusses the various ways that fitness professionals have led the evolution from live workouts to virtual platforms to help you stay fit and healthy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fitness industry often overlooks an important population of people who could benefit from regular exercise, the special needs community. Daniel Stein had to overcome his own challenges and found that playing sports and exercising allowed him to fully engage in life. After becoming a personal trainer, he was inspired to start Special Strong to bring fitness to those with special needs. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's a powerful conversation about how fitness really is is for EVERY body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the founder of the Institute of Human Performance, recognized as a top gym by Men's Health, Juan Carlos Santana works with clients ranging from MMA fighters to older adults. Originally recorded in 2017, on this episode JC talks about what makes his brand of fitness so effective and identifies mistakes that you might be making that keep you from crushing your goals. Great fitness advice never ages, you're about to be blown away by one of the fitness industry’s most dynamic personalities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many of you remember driving without seatbelts? How about smoking in an airplane or at the office? Before 1900, the average lifespan was 45-50 years old. Over the past 100 years public health initiatives have helped to almost double that to about 80 years old (for adults in the US). This Quick Fit Tip provides you with some public health stats to consider and how we ALL need to work together to get through the COVID period with optimal health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

US Army Captain Kasandra Clark, a West Point graduate and member of the Warrior Fitness team, stops by to talk about how she went from a high school state champ to representing the Army in CrossFit competitions. In addition, we talk about how the US military might make a great career for individuals who love competing in sports. Strap in because you are about to drink from a firehose of motivation from one of our country's future leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, exercise is good for us, but is there such a thing as too much exercise? Where does exercise makes the transition from an activity that promotes health to one that could be fatal? On this episode, Dr. John Mandrola, a cardiologist, amateur cyclist and co-author of the Haywire Heart, is able to share his insights both as an athlete and a medical expert on cardiac health for a fun, insightful and educational conversation about how your heart adapts to exercise and when too much might be too much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once you get over a certain age, visiting the Doctor brings with it a certain level of fear and apprehension. Yes, you are active and exercise regularly, but is it enough to make sure you are maintaining great health? And when you go to the doctor, don't you want to speak to one who really knows about the benefits of exercise and might be able to help fine turn your own personal workout program? You're in luck, on this episode of All About Fitness, we're speaking with Dr. David Minkoff, a co-founder of the LifeWorks Wellness Center and the author of The Search for the Perfect Protein (available on AMAZON). Not only is Dr. Minkoff a fully licensed medical doctor who specializes in an alternative approach to medicine but he is a competitive triathlete, having completed numerous Ironman length triathlons, even over the age of 70 and stops by to share his insights on health, nutrition and, yes, fitness so that you can be as fit as he is when you're in your 70s. This is an informative and motivational conversation on how to get fitter as you age on this episode of All About Fitness. Want to learn the best exercises for your glutes? FOLLOW THIS LINK for Glute Reboot, a recorded webinar with Pete McCall and Abbie Appel on everything you need to know about training the most important muscles in your body! What's the best way to exercise your inner thigh muscles? Are crunches the best exercise for your abs? FOLLOW THIS LINK to the recorded webinar on Dynamic Anatomy, it includes a copy of the Dynamic Anatomy e-book that will help you understand how your muscles function during exercise. $27 Do you need new ideas for your workouts? Do you want an exercise program that can deliver results without putting you in pain? Each one of the All About Fitness 8-week exercise programs is designed for how your muscles actually function, helping you to gain strength, improve definition and burn calories while slowing down the effects of time on your body 8 week Dumbbell Strength Training - only $19 8 week Kettlebell Conditioning - only $19 8 week Functional Core Training - only $19 Dynamic Anatomy e-book understand how your body functions during exercise for only $14! To learn how to design exercise programs using only 1 piece of equipment, pick up a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Free information and workouts on the All About Fitness podcast YouTube channel - including this recorded webinar on how high intensity exercise can slow down the aging process: https://youtu.be/F6rd-1SCjtc Go to www.petemccallfitness.com and sign up for the mailing list to receive a FREE CHAPTER and workout from my book Smarter Workouts @PeteMcCall_fitness on Instagram to learn great exercise tips and workout ideas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K. Aleisha Fetters turned her passion for fitness into a career writing about it and on this episode of All About Fitness she talks about the challenges of writing for women's fitness magazines, what motivated her to write her new book, Fitness Hacks for Over 50 and we share our thoughts on how the fitness industry will adapt to a post-COVID reality. Get ready for a fun conversation with Aleisha Fetters, a reporter who doesn't work a day in her life because she is paid to write about her passion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every health club has three areas that members love: the cardio equipment, the weight room and the group fitness studio. You can now experience your favorite group fitness workouts at home withOUT having to invest in expensive equipment; Homeroomfit.com is a new platform that allows you to take classes from top fitness instructors wherever you can get wifi. On this episode of All About Fitness it's Abbie Appel and Tricia Madden discussing the benefits of group fitness from the comfort of your own home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As efficiency expert Stephen Covey noted, "Strength lies in differences, not in similarities." Kia Williams has earned two masters degrees, is a master trainer and hosts a podcast; in short, she is an emerging leader in the fitness industry. Maurice Williams (no relation) holds multiple degrees, is an educator and owns the MoveWell Fitness studio. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's an insightful, informative and enlightening conversation about diversity in the fitness industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CBD, short for Cannabidiol, is a non-psycho-active compound of the hemp plant that promotes a number of health benefits. Recent legislation allows hemp to be used for a variety of purposes including CBD production. Eric Smart, a veteran of the pharmaceutical industry, saw the potential of CBD to help exercise enthusiasts maintain their high level of physical activity and created Myaderm, a product that can help promote recovery from exercise. In short, this episode is All About the ABCs of CBD. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may be curious about the recent explosion of CBD products inundating the market place; the body's cannabinoid system helps regulate many functions including appetite, mood, sleep and pain. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psycho-active component of the hemp plant that interacts with the body's receptors to help promote sleep and suppress pain. On this episode, Matt Lombardi and Kevin Moran, former pro athletes who now own Beam, which makes high quality CBD products, discuss the benefits of CBD for exercise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, you plan your own workouts, but remember, tomorrow's workout starts at the end of today's - how you refuel, how you re-hydrate and how you rest will determine how you train tomorrow! The real fitness happens AFTER you exercise, it's the recovery period after the exercise ends that can have the biggest effect on your workouts. This Quick Fit Tip is a brief review of the recovery strategies that can help you recover quicker so you can train smarter not just harder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of All About Fitness features Graham King, the owner of Urban Athletic studios in Washington, DC who has been affiliated with CrossFit for years but recently ended that relationship in response to comments made by the founder and former CEO. Graham shares his experience as a business owner near the epicenter of the Black Lives Matter protests in DC, provides his thoughts on the CrossFit community and discusses his decision to end his affiliation with the brand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alzheimer's and Dementia can impact the quality of life during the latter stages of the aging process; however, evidence suggests that exercise could help to reduce the risk of developing these diseases. Dr. Jenny Etnier is a Distinguished Professor of Kinesiology at UNCG and studies how exercise improves brain performance. On this episode she explains how exercise enhances brain function and provides practical solutions that could help you to reduce the risk of developing a debilitating cognitive disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that too much exercise could thrash your immune system? Fabio Comana teaches Exercise Science at San Diego State University and is a scientific consultant with some of the top brands in the fitness industry. Fabio joins All About Fitness to talk about how exercise affects the immune system, discuss intermittent fasting and provide insights for how you should return to the gym in the COVID19 environment. Get ready to be educated and entertained with this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 21st century a rock star is more likely to get a smoothie and massage after a show instead of partying all night with groupies. Dani Abasi is the drummer for the UK band Neck Deep. Dani never took his fitness seriously until a friend motivated him to get in shape; now exercise is a key component of his lifestyle as a professional musician. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dani shares how exercise helps him prepare for the demands of being on tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes exercising at home has been convenient, but you're probably ready to lift some real weights. This Quick Fit Tip discusses what you can expect to see when you return to the gym along with a few thoughts about how to make the best of the post-COVID 19 fitness environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is a special rerun with one of the legends of the modern fitness industry, Tamilee Webb who shares how she got started making Buns of Steel videos, how much work it took to actually film a video before the era of the smartphone and how she has adapted her fitness programming to meet the needs of the 21st century. This is a fun, insightful and lively discussion about what makes a great workout and how the ability to deliver fitness videos directly to your home has evolved over the years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was recorded for Fit Nation, a class taught by Dr. Petrzela, it features Dr. Shauna Harrison and I and is a fun discussion led by a brilliant professor that will help you to understand how the modern fitness industry has evolved into what it is today. In addition, it will help you to prepare for what to expect as we get ready to head back to the gym after the shelter-in-place orders are lifted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judi is the original fitness 'mompreneur,’ and shares her story as a founder of the modern fitness industry. When the popularity of dance aerobics grew, she created a franchise model for thousands of women to run their own business and established Jazzercise as an iconic brand. The category of dance aerobics, the 'boutique' fitness studio and the methods for educating fitness instructors were all pioneered by Judi and Jazzercise; this is a fascinating discussion with one of the true legends of fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanna Missett Nelson is the president of Jazzercise and is helping it grow in the 21st century fitness industry. In a Mother's Day tribute, Shanna shares how Jazzercise created the 'fitness mompreneur,' what it was like growing up as the daughter of the founder, how the organization has changed with the times and why she didn't tell her mother when she auditioned to become a Jazzercise instructor. This is a fun conversation about the evolution of one of the most iconic brands to make you sweat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you did a workout for your inner-self? Paul Chek is the founder of the CHEK Institute, published author and an expert on helping his clients develop from the inside out. This interview originally aired in the summer of 2016 and is being rebroadcast because it has an important message - it's just as necessary to strengthen your inner-self and spiritual being as it is the muscles on the outside of your body, it will have you thinking twice about the way you approach fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Clemente is an engineer with a background working on projects that went into space, he has turned that knowledge into a system that can help you monitor the amount of carbohydrates, specifically sugar, that you eat. On this episode of All About Fitness, Josh stops by to share what he learned about the human body by working on a space program and, more importantly, what that means for your workouts. This is a fun and fascinating discussion that will have you thinking twice about your food intake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Martin Gibala is the Chair of the Kinesiology Department at McMaster University and one of the top researchers on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). Dr. Gibala wrote the book, 1 Minute Workout based on his extensive study of HIIT and shares how doing just a little high intensity exercise can deliver big results. Dr. Gibala talks about practical, research-based HIIT solutions that can help maintain your fitness from the safety of your home, you will definitely learn a LOT from this conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Medina stops by All About Fitness to talk about his latest book, Brain Rules for Aging Well; he shares his insights on the importance of social interaction, how exercise changes the brain and steps that you can take to enhance your cognitive ability as you age! You DO NOT need to be a brain surgeon yourself to learn important ways to strengthen the most important muscle in your body! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing weight. Toning up. Enhancing athletic performance. Improving health. There are many reasons to start an exercise program, but one of the most important ones is often overlooked which is the fact that exercise can slow down the aging process. This Quick Fit Tip identifies specific ways that regular exercise can slow down and mitigate the effects of time on the human body. After you listen to this Quick Fit Tip you will have more motivation for lacing up your kicks and getting sweaty! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human body was made to move, yet most workout programs use only one muscle group at a time. Combining many exercises into a single movement can help burn more calories while strengthening all of the involved muscles. On this episode of All About Fitness, Kira Stokes stops by to talk about how she developed her unique (and hella-effective) STOKED Method of exercise, the amount of work that goes into creating each STOKED Move of the Day and offer tips for how you can stay in shape with your home workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The proliferation of the COVID19 virus and the public health orders for social distancing has shut down the fitness industry. In response to the virus, many fitness organizations have had to pivot and come up with strategies to keep their businesses operating. This is a special roundtable with Randy Hetrick, founder of TRX, Jeff Dilts, Vice-President of Innovation for Core Health & Fitness and Tricia Murphy Madden, co-creator of Barre Above. This is a great discussion about adaptation and innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are all in the process of adapting to a new normal. The shelter-in-place and social distancing directives are critically important because it will take working as a team for the greater good to limit the spread of COVID19. However, what about us fitness fanatics who love to always be moving? How can we balance what we need to do with our innate desire to stay physically active? Shauna Harrison, MPH, Ph.D. makes her second visit to All About Fitness to provide a unique perspective on how to balance what we need to do with what we want to do. With both a MPH and Ph.D. in public health, Shauna, who writes the Sweaty Professor column for SELF Magazine, knows the importance of the new public health directives in mitigating the impact of the novel coronavirus, however as a yogi, fitness instructor and avid runner she also knows the challenges that many of us face by having to remain sheltered-at-home and deprived of our normal exercise routines. This is a fun and enlightening conversation that will help you to understand your role in promoting public health. Check out the Sweaty Professor's column about leggings HERE Follow Shauna on Instagram to learn cool yoga flows that you can do while sheltered-in-place: @Shuana_Harrison If you're active on Twitter, it's worth giving Shauna a follow there too, she's always posting fun insights that will put a smile on your face: @Shauna_Harrison The All About Fitness workout programs were written based on the latest science! Each one of the 8 week workout programs includes HIIT workouts to help you burn calories and while you get stronger! 8 week Dumbbell Strength Training - $19 8 week Kettlebell Conditioning - $19 8 week Functional Core Strength Training - $19 Want to learn how your body moves when you exercise? Pick up a copy of the e-book, Dynamic Anatomy: Understanding How Your Body Moves During Exercise - $14 To learn how to design and perform workouts from the comfort of your own home, pick up a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Buying from the publisher is the best way to support the podcast; to test drive of the book, go to www.petemccallfitness.com and sign up for the mailing list, you'll receive a free chapter and workout To learn exercise programs and workouts that you can do while practicing safe social distancing, go to the All About Fitness Podcast channel on YouTube To learn exercises and workouts that WORK, follow Pete on Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Comedy is tragedy plus timing. The current COVID19 is extremely tragic, rather than waste energy worrying about stuff we can't control, one way to deal with it is by attempting to find humor in the situation. Lauren Jamison is a San Diego-based comedian who, like many of us, is going through withdrawals of not being able to get her usual fitness fix. On this episode, Lauren shares how the social distancing mandates are affecting her both as a performer and fitness enthusiast and how she is responding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artemis Scantalides is a personal trainer and online coach who spent years working with clients in health clubs and at her own studio but now works exclusively online. Artemis, an expert at growing and managing a home-based business, shares how to optimize work-life balance when making the transition to working from home. In addition, we talk about benefits of working with an online coach, how your exercise program affects your hormones and what that means to your overall quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stress effects people different ways. As a company, O2X works with tactical athletes and organizations to optimize mental and physical health to maximize performance. Paul McCullough, a co-founder of O2X, served as a member of the US Navy SEALs; Dr. Jess Harmon Psy.D., is an Operational Psychologist with the US Army and works for O2X. On this episode, Jess and Paul share specific strategies for how to overcome stress so that you can grow stronger in the reality of life with COVID19. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social distancing. Shelter at home. Flatten the curve. These rapid, life-altering adjustments can cause a lot of stress. If sheltering in place and the sudden changes to your life have you feeling a little out of sorts, this episode shares 6 ways that exercise can change the way you feel, IMMEDIATELY. You will learn specific strategies for how you can change your mindset to reduce the stress you may be experiencing, so listen closely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Social distancing is the new catch phrase for 2020. With the exponential proliferation of COVID19, the novel coronavirus, public health officials are strongly urging us to avoid large crowds where the virus can easily spread which unfortunately means our favorite workout spots. If you are a fitness fanatic looking for easy, affordable solutions for exercising at home, this episode of All About Fitness is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the rapid proliferation of a nasty virus it looks like we might be hunkering down and practicing social distancing for the foreseeable future. If you are a fitness fanatic and can't bear the thought of missing your regular workout sessions at your favorite fitness facility this quick fit tip and my blog in the show notes below provide you with a number of options for staying fit when going to the gym could make you sick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shannon Weinstein, CPA and owner of Fitnancial Solutions, stops by to talk about how you can make this tax season a less stressful and identifies specific steps that you might be able to take to reduce your tax burden and keep more of your income. In addition, she identifies some common mistakes that could wind up having the IRS take a closer look at your filing, and NO ONE wants that. This is an educational and insightful conversation on how you can become more fiscally fit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Kaisa Keranen, the movement genius AKA @Kaisafit on Instagram, joins me to discuss her background in athletics, why she began her career as a personal trainer and what motivates her to develop the amazing content that has made her one of the most popular fitness influencers on social media. This is a fun and insightful conversation that will have you rethinking the benefits of social media to influence healthy behaviors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices