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Ep 366366 - Why 'Training Time-Outs' Can Be Positive

A few weeks ago, Shalane Flanagan became the first American woman to win the New York City Marathon in 40 years, and the most interesting part is that she did it after taking a substantial part of 2017 off from training and racing to recover from a major injury. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/benefits-of-training-time-outs Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 201711 min

Ep 365365 - Can Exercise Lower Your Blood Pressure?

Sure, medication can treat high blood pressure, but to what extent can we simply lower our blood pressure through exercise? A fair amount, it turns out. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/can-exercise-lower-blood-pressure Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 28, 201712 min

Ep 364364 - 9 Ways to Stay Fit This Holiday Season

What is the fastest way to counteract all that turkey, piles of mashed potatoes smothered in gravy, and that huge piece of pie? Here are nine effective tips to burn off those Thanksgiving indulgences quickly. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/lose-weight-over-holidays Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 21, 201717 min

Ep 363363 - Can Losing Weight Make You Run Faster?

If shaving 100 grams is important enough for Nike to develop new shoes to make their runners faster, how much could losing a few pounds off your actual body weight speed you up? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/weight-loss-running-speed Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14, 201713 min

Ep 361361 - Body Fat: How to Use It and Lose It

A closer look at body fat: Where does it comes from, why do we need it, what are the best ways to burn it off, and where the heck does it go? Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/body-fat-how-to-use-it-and-lose-it Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 201713 min

Ep 359359 - How to Use an RPE Scale and Unplug Your Workout

Do you really need a heart rate monitor to tell you how hard you're working? It turns out you probably already innately know, and that's where the Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) scale comes in. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/rpe-scale Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17, 201711 min

Ep 358358 - Is Exercise Contagious?

Social media can actually influence your physical health. We all know #lifestyles and #feelings can travel like viruses through our social networks, both digital and analog. Now researchers have linked this same phenomenon to #fitness.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/is-exercise-socially-contagiousCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10, 201713 min

Ep 357357 - Why Tom Brady’s TB12 Method is a Lesson On Prehab

What kind of fitness advice can we glean from Tom Brady's new book 'The TB12 Method'? The Get-Fit Guy dives into Brady's emphasis on Muscle Pliability, Variable Resistance, and more.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11961Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 201715 min

Ep 356356 - The Best Ways to Measure Your Fitness, Part Two

Part two of our two-part series on the best and most interesting ways you can test and quantify your fitness level. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-best-ways-to-measure-your-fitness-part-two Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26, 201720 min

Ep 355355 GFG The Best Physical Fitness Tests, Part One

Part one of a two-part series where we explore the best, toughest, and most interesting ways you can test and quantify your physical fitness level. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11866 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19, 201716 min

Ep 354354 GFG The Many Benefits of Foam Rolling

How to foam roll your body into a happier, healthier and higher performing version of yourself. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11811 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 201718 min

Ep 352352 GFG How to Make Time for Exercise

Just because you are busy with a new school year, doesn’t mean you have to let your fitness go out the window. There are many ways to build exercise into your busy day, even without hitting the gym. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11736 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 201714 min

Ep 351351 GFG The Ups and Downs of Hill Training

How and why the Get-Fit Guy thinks you should run up and down a hill, over and over again. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11651 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 201718 min

Ep 350350 GFG What Is Rhabdomyolysis?

How doing too much, too soon could put you on the sidelines but likely not into dialysis. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11566 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 201711 min

Ep 349349 GFG The Benefits of Swimming for Health and Fitness

A new study that shows evidence of the health and well-being benefits of swimming was released earlier this summer and this Get-Fit Guy is rubbing his flippers together with glee. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11541 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 201717 min

Ep 348348 GFG Crossfit 101: Pros, Cons, and Catchphrases

A deep dive into the good, the bad, the pros, the cons, the science, and the catchphrase language of CrossFit. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11441 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 201715 min

Ep 347347 GFG How Smart Is Your Smartwatch?

Let's dive into the world of wearables, smartwatches, fitness bands, movement trackers or whatever you want to call them to find out how much or little you can actually rely on them. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/11356 Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 201713 min

Ep 346346 GFG How Quickly Can You Expect to See Muscle Gains?

Learn just how quickly (or slowly, depending on your outlook on life) you can expect to see gains in muscle mass after you start a muscle building program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 20179 min

Ep 345345 GFG What Does the Word "Fitness" Really Mean?

Let's examine what exactly we mean when we refer to ‘fitness,' or when we talk about someone ‘being fit.’ Or, in my case, what I mean when I say that I am going to ‘get you fit.' Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 201710 min

Ep 344344 GFG The Top Fitness Trends for 2017—and Introducing the New Get-Fit Guy

Discover the top workout trends for 2017, and meet the new voice and personality who will be bringing you fresh new information here at the Get Fit Guy Show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 201713 min

Ep 343343 GFG Little-Known Ways to Enhance Your Immune System

Avoid missed training days and unpleasant workouts by learning little-known ways to enhance the immune system and keep colds and flus at bay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 20179 min

Ep 342342 GFG The Best Exercise Equipment for Building a Perfect Body

Discover how to design the perfect gym for achieving every exercise goal and building a perfect body.Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2sRjjTdCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 19, 20175 min

Ep 341341 GFG How to Customize Your Diet

Discover how to figure out which diet is perfect for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 20178 min

Ep 340340 GFG How to Reverse Aging with Exercise

Discover the best techniques to reverse aging with exercise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 20176 min

Ep 339339 GFG 2 Potent Ways to Kill Fat Cells and Lose Fat Fast

Discover 2 little-known but potent ways to kill fat cells and to lose fat fast. Read the transcript at http://bit.ly/2qW1NYh Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/bengreenfield Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 20177 min

Ep 338338 GFG How To Increase Speed & Power

Discover how to increase your speed and power, decrease reaction speed and optimize your nervous system performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 20176 min

Ep 337337 GFG How to Recover Like Wolverine from X-Men: Part 2

Get to know my thirteen of my favorite recovery techniques that will have you bouncing back from muscle and body damage faster than a human body would normally recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 20179 min

Ep 336336 GFG How to Recover Like Wolverine from X-Men: Part 1

Get to know my thirteen of my favorite recovery techniques that will have you bouncing back from muscle and body damage faster than a human body would normally recover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 20176 min

Ep 335335 GFG How to Get a Stronger Body Using a Unique New Workout Style

In this two part article series, you will learn how to build total body fitness by combining gymnastics and weight training. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2pG1ceq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 20176 min

Ep 334334 GFG The Unique New Workout Style That Combines Gymnastics and Weight Training

In this two part article series, you will learn how to build total body fitness by combining gymnastics and weight training. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2qsFwFi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24, 20177 min

Ep 333333 GFG Why You Should Quit Going to the Gym—Plus 5 Easy Outdoors Workouts

Learn why the gym may not be the best place to exercise, and get the best alternatives for taking your fitness elsewhere instead. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2pbaDEm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17, 20176 min

Ep 332332 GFG The Foods That Fight Fat

No matter how fit you are, you’ll never have abs you can see or rippling muscles unless you eat right, and in this article, Get-Fit Guy Ben Greenfield teaches you exactly how. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2perALW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 201711 min

Ep 331331 GFG How I Healed My Low Back Pain Naturally: Part II

Learn how Get-Fit Guy Ben Greenfield healed his low back pain naturally, and the best natural ways to heal your own low back pain. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2nJld10 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 20175 min

Ep 330330 GFG How I Healed My Low Back Pain Naturally: Part I

Learn how Get-Fit Guy Ben Greenfield healed his low back pain naturally, and the best natural ways to heal your own low back pain. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/9531 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 20178 min

Ep 329329 GFG 9 Healthy Ingredients for the Ultimate Fitness Smoothie: Part II

Discover the nine best and healthiest ingredients for adding to the ultimate fitness smoothie, along with Ben Greenfield’s smoothie recipe. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2o3fCEq Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 201712 min

Ep 328328 GFG 9 Healthy Ingredients for the Ultimate Fitness Smoothie: Part I

Discover the nine best and healthiest ingredients for adding to the ultimate fitness smoothie, along with Ben Greenfield’s smoothie recipe. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2nJqbLa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 20177 min

Ep 327327 GFG 6 Essential Tools to Turn Your Home into a Mini-Gym

Discover how to transform your home into a full-time fitness facility that keeps you burning calories and building muscle all day long! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2oKPaSU Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 6, 20178 min

Ep 326326 GFG How to Stay Fit While Partying

Discover how you can stay fit and healthy even when partying. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2o8Ixc3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27, 201710 min

Ep 325325 GFG The Best Fitness Gear for New Parents

Discover the best healthy baby gear and healthy baby books for new parents who want to stay healthy and fit. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2oL1Au9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 20178 min

Ep 324324 GFG 3 Lessons Fitness Enthusiasts Can Learn From Modern Hunters

Discover three important lessons you can learn from modern hunters, even if you’re not a hunter yourself and have no desire to be! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2oPbmbH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 20178 min

Ep 323323 GFG How to Use Enzymes for Exercise

Discover how to use enzymes for exercise, how many enzymes to take, and whether digestive enzymes can be used for workout recovery and injuries. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2o8lwG5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 20177 min

Ep 322322 GFG Can You Build Muscle with Body Weight Only Exercises?

Discover whether you can build muscle with body weight only exercises, or if you need to lift heavy weight to build muscle. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2oKZ1YR Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 20178 min

Ep 321321 GFG What's the Perfect Workout for 2017? (Part II)

Discover how to combine power training, strength training, gymnastics moves, and cardiovascular intervals, along with a few biohacks, to create the perfect workout for 2017. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2kbaWu7 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 20179 min

Ep 320320 GFG What's the Perfect Workout for 2017? (Part I)

Discover how to combine power training, strength training, gymnastics moves, and cardiovascular intervals, along with a few biohacks, to create the perfect workout for 2017. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jqn5hg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 20179 min

Ep 319319 GFG How to Get the Body of a Gymnast

Discover why you should train like a gymnast, how to get the body of a gymnast, and some sample gymnastics routines for handstand and muscle-up. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2jDT2jh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 9, 20178 min

Ep 318318 GFG What Kinds of Exercise Make You Smarter?

Discover which form of exercise makes you smarter: aerobic exercise, high intensity intervals or weight training. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2i6gbJd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 20176 min

Ep 317317 GFG 30 Ways to Breathe Better

Discover 30 different breathing methods that can help with energy, sleep, physical performance, mental performance and more! Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2imPLXi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 201624 min

Ep 316316 GFG What Is CoolScuplting Fat Loss Surgery?

Discover whether the latest fad in fat loss surgery called “CoolSculpting” really works. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2iVRofX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 19, 20165 min

Ep 315315 GFG Does Marijuana Really Weaken Your Heart?

Discover the latest research on whether marijuana really weakens your heart. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2ixkdP8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 12, 20169 min

Ep 314314 GFG 5 Killer Muscle Gain and Fat Loss Workouts You’ve Never Tried

Discover five killer new muscle gain and fat loss workouts you’ve probably never done. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2isMF26 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 20169 min