Your Home Fitness Podcast

Check out our latest episodes and listen to hosts Kitty Truax and Jason Linse converse with Cooper Mitchell (Coop) of Garage gym reviews. Coop is a famous youtuber producing videos where he reviews different types of fitness equipment. From dumbbells to barbells, to kettlebells and more, Coop has an in depth review of it.

Kitty and Jason talk about sex and how fitness can have an impact on your sex life. From libido to self confidence this episode is all about the role fitness plays in a person's sex life. That's what she said.

Chris Proctor was overweight and unhealthy. One day he saw a picture of himself shirtless and started making changes. He is now a coveted online coach helping to change lives of regular people.

Kettlebells have been around for over 100 years and allow people to get a super great workout and burn the same amount of calories as a dumbbell or barbell workout in half the time. Listen to Kitty and Jason discuss the many benefits of kettlebell training and call one of the nation's top expert in Kettlebell training so he could break down where to start and what size bell to start with.

Ryan Tedder, singer, song writer, and front man for OneRepublic talks about his younger years, forming one of the most successful bands in this century, and how fitness has become a huge part of his life.

Do you plan your workouts ahead of time or do you simply wing it? Kitty and Jason discuss the pros and cons to each and offer up tips for those who are insistent on winging it.

John Mclernon was beaten almost to death 10 years ago. He gained over 100 pounds in 5 months. Six years later, he found his calling and he now changes lives as a nutrition coach. Listen to John discuss why going on a diet is the worst thing you could do if you want to lose weight.

Coach or Personal Trainer. What's the difference? Which is better? Should you care? Check out the latest episode of the More Than Just Dumbbells Podcast and let Kitty and Jason break it down for you.

Listen to special guest and Super Bowl Champion, Brad Johnson talk about his football life, becoming a tiktok star, and what it is like being a father of two Division 1 college football players

Kitty and Jason discuss mental health and exercise focusing on what people can do if they are suffering from mood issues and/or self-esteem

Guest Melanie Taylor talks about how she pivoted from running to weight lifting, and how it all started by purchasing just one adjustable dumbbell. After listening to Melanie, start following her on Instagram for extra motivation to get moving.

In the latest episode of "More than just dumbbells", Kitty and Jason discuss the ins and outs of putting together a home gym. What do you need based on the space you have and your budget. Cardio, strength, even recommended colors, they have you covered.

Check out the latest episode of the More Than Just Dumbbells Podcast and catch the conversation Jason and Kitty have with Gunnar Peterson. Gunnar Peterson is a personal trainer with an infectious charm and has worked with some pretty high profile clients.

Press the play button and listen to Kitty and Jason offer up advice on how to cancel your gym membership and/or how to break up with your personal trainer. You could call them best practices, but you could also call it an insider tip or two from Jason on a way to get out of a contract.

Kitty and Jason sit down and talk with Former Pro Wrestler and Personal Trainer, Stevie Richards. Stevie talks about the hard knocks of coming up in the world of professional wrestling and how he spends his time now helping people achieve their fitness goals.

In the latest episode of the "More than just dumbbells" podcast and listen to Kitty sell Jason on why he should give meditation a shot. Jason struggles with attention issues and anxiety, and Kitty makes the case that even a few minutes of meditation daily can help Jason.

Guest Omar Bolden played in the NFL for 5 years winning a Super Bowl ring. Omar talks about being drafted, playing with Peyton Manning, getting injured, overcoming the dark times transitioning out of the game, and finding his feet as a fitness professional.

In this brand new episode, Jason and Kitty discuss different body types. Are you an ectomorph, endomorph, or a mesomorph? And could it affect the way you should exercise? Give this 20 minute episode a listen and find out.

Fitness professional Hannah Bower is the guest on this episode. Hannah talks about being a division 1 college athlete, the injury that forced her out of competition, and how she now changes lives through fitness. Hannah breaks down some nutrition and fitness myths and offers up a $1.00 for 4 week fitness challenge.

Kitty and Jason talk food labels. Calories per serving, servings per container, it can be confusing. They try to keep it simple for you when you are purchasing food while trying to shed some pounds.

In this brand new episode of the "more than just dumbbells" podcast, Kitty and Jason have a great conversation with John Pierre. John is an amazing person, constantly working to make the earth a better place. He is a fitness professional, focusing on the elderly. Kitty and Jason ask JP, as he goes by, questions about what we can do to make the world a better and more livable place. And JP discusses ways to help overweight kids, which is becoming an epidemic in this country.

Kitty and Jason discuss the importance of tracking your workouts, your food intake and the challenges for many people to record on a regular basis. If you are someone who is challenged to track your workouts, you don't want to miss this episode.

Jason and Kitty have Barry Vincent as a guest on the show. "Built by Barry" is the name of his at home studio. Barry talks about how he helps people be empowered, live longer, and become healthier. Click the "play" button and enjoy a highly motivating and fun podcast episode.

Kitty and Jason talk about the changes in the fitness industry. From mainstream fitness centers to training gyms, Jason and Kitty talk about the differences now compared to a few years ago.

Kitty and Jason land soccer player, striker, and Gold Cup champion Matthew Hoppe. Listen to Matthew talk about his soccer life, scoring a hat trick, winning the cup in Las Vegas in dramatic fashion, and how he hopes to be a major factor in the World Cup in 2022.

Jason and Kitty discuss ways to carve out time for fitness. Jason challenges folks who say they don't have enough time and Kitty offers great ways to make sure you get some fitness in every week.

Kitty and Jason were lucky to land Tony Cavalero as a guest. Tony is an actor, comedian, and all around awesome guy. Listen to Tony talk about growing up chubby, the rough early years in Hollywood, and now being a major character on a hit HBO show.

Jason and Kitty break down the 4 or 5 key components to gaining muscle mass. If you are looking to get bigger and stronger, you don't want to miss this podcast episode!

Kitty and Jason talk to Trainer Kaitlin. TK, as she goes by, opens up about her struggles with depression, anxiety and self-hate and how she now helps change lives by offering amazing free workout programs.

Kitty and Jason break down the differences and highlight the pros and cons of the larger name brand gyms

Kitty and Jason talk with Mike Panero. Mike opens up about his struggles with ADHD and how he began his plight to educate the world about ADHD through social media content creation.

Kitty and Jason discuss exercise frequency. How much is too much, and what about overtraining? Listen to this podcast if you are wondering how often you should exercise.

Kitty and Jason had a lot of fun talking to Dan Palacios. Check out this podcast and hear Dan talk about how he keeps people functional and happy by helping them build their emotional, psychological, and total well being through physical fitness.

Kitty and Jason talk about what kinds of questions should you be asking when choosing a personal trainer.

Kitty and Jason talk to Rich Thaw, Personal Trainer, who prefers the title Human Performance Specialist. Rich talks about his career helping change lives and offers some great advice for folks who are looking to become healthier and more fit.

Kitty and Jason talk about the pros and cons of working out solo, in a small group, or large group, and bringing individual personality into the mix. Listen to this brief podcast if you are wondering what may be best for you!

Kitty and Jason land the author of "Cereal Dadpreneur". Matt Smith is his name, and running small businesses is his game. He grew up with a single Mom, who he lost when he was a young adult. Driven every day, and successful in many business, Matt is now a franchisor, bringing a mattress franchise soon to a town near you.

Kitty and Jason talk carbs and calories, and discuss what is more important to count. And Kitty asks Jason about cheat meals and fasting.

Kitty and Jason were lucky to land their first in studio guest. Manny Guerra, two time Paralympic medalist sits down and talks about growing up with a disability, being part of a Gold medal winning team and chatting with the President while sitting on the toilet.

Kitty and Jason talk cardio, not Cardi B. They discus what is too much, what does it mean to be in your heart rat zone, and why strength training may be more important than cardio.

Kitty and Jason were super stoked to land "The Queen Beast of Scream" Alissa White-Gluz, lead singer of Arch Enemy. Listen to Alissa talk about how she became a member of a band she was a fan of, how she sponsors animals, and how she stays fit while touring up to 250 shows per year.

Jason and Kitty discuss the pros and cons of joining a gym versus putting together a home gym.

Kitty and Jason call Sean Garner. From Tulsa to Miami, and back to Tulsa, Sean tells his story of opening a gym just so he and his firefighter brothers could have a place to workout. Fast forward a few years and Sean is now one of the best Fitness Business Consultants in the country. If you want to hear a journey from working for the man to being an entrepreneur, don't miss this podcast.

In this brand new Thursday podcast format, Kitty asks Jason the best approach for beginners to take when starting a strength training program. Check it out to get advice on exercises, sets and reps.

Kitty and Jason talk with Exos Performance Specialist Jaimie Lafler. Jaimie shares stories about growing up with parents who took in dozens of foster kids, how she ended up getting into athletic training, and how her personality shapes the way she approaches her career. The epitome of a fitness coach, you will enjoy listening to Jaimie Lafler.

Kitty and Jason talk to special guest Rhys Athayde. The child of immigrants, Rhys grew up in New York City. He suffered from many health issues growing up, making sports challenging to be involved in. With the help of a doorman, he was able to get into a gym and that started him down a path that he never fell off of. After college, he helped start a famous gym in NYC. Relocating to Los Angeles, Rhys currently changes lives as a Personal Trainer/Coach. In this podcast, he offers up several pieces of advice to help people get going towards reaching their fitness goals.

Kitty and Jason invite Men's Health Fitness Director, Ebenezer Samuel on the podcast. Ebenezer talks about his first career as a beat writer for the New York Giants, including an uncomfortable interaction with a player. Ebenezer then talks about how he ended up at his dream job at Men's Health, why he is so passionate about fitness and the importance of the "mind/muscle" connection.

Kitty and Jason talk to Mike O'Hearn. Mike talks about growing up in with 9 siblings, and how it shaped his way into martial arts and fitness. Mike talks about how he and his wife Mona help people become better versions of themselves. And Mike talks about having a son at age 50, and how life should be lived in the present.

Kitty and Jason talk with Austin Dotson who goes by Dotty. Dotty is a life changer, a man who is on a mission to help as many people as possible. Involved in Tae Kwon Do from the age of 8, Dotty played college football and arena football and then fell into a dark place. He hit bottom, but bounced back up to walk a true path of inspiration, motivation and fitness.

Jason and Kitty talk with Leah Pruett. Leah is an American drag racer, currently driving an NHRA Top Fuel dragster for Don Schumacher Racing. Leah talks about how she got started in drag racing and what it's like to compete in a male dominated sport. She also discusses the importance of keeping in shape and the physical demands of the drag racing sport.