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.butcherbox.com/aafitness use code AAFITNESS to get a FREE grass-fed chuck roast AND a whole, free-range organic chicken, PLUS $20 off your first box. 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.to/3dBVfg4 Learn how exercise, specifically high-intensity exercise, can slow down and mitigate the effects of the biological 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 gift with purchase - for a limited time only 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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 (yes, these are my books, they are also affiliate links so a commission will be earned) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 physique and share insights in how to use exercise to feel your best at any age. It's all about how to maintain a beautiful body throughout the aging process on this episode of All About Fitness. Order a copy of Total Body Beautiful: Secrets to Looking and Feeling Your Best After Age 35 HERE Learn more about the authors, Andy Orbeck, Nicole Stuart and Desi Bartlett are their website: https://totalbodybeautiful.com Go to www.magbreakthrough.com/aafitness and enter code Aafitness to save 10% off of your order Magnesium Breakthrough Go to www.butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code aafitness to save 10% on your first order AND get free ground beef for life. 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://amzn.to/3eYieSC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 his clients improve their health from the inside-out by reducing gut inflammation. It's important to note that among the many health benefits of reducing chronic inflammation are losing unhealthy bodyweight and improving results from exercise. The Betr Health protocol is so successful at helping individuals to improve their health by reducing chronic inflammation that is used by many health insurance programs seeking to improve the health of their members. Dr. Ferro discusses the negative health outcomes caused by chronic inflammation, shares how he created the Betr Health protocol and offers some simple suggestions for what you can to do reduce inflammation in your body. It's all about achieving better health by reducing inflammation on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about the Betr Health protocol: https://betrhealth.com Follow Betr Health on Instagram: @betr_health Go to www.bioptimizers.com/aafitness and enter code AAFITNESS to get 25% off any order. Learn about the dangers of processed food addiction; listen to the interview with Dr. Joan Ifland HERE https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Uh4eTWegjOC1r4w8kxjPx?si=UdX535HGTSO8NdH7Mk9Tpw Learn about ALL of the benefits of membership at EoS Fitness: https://eosfitness.com 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

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://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

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 All About Fitness. To learn more about Girls Gone Strong and their education program, visit: http://www.girlsgonestrong.com Follow Girls Gone Strong on Instagram: @thegirlsgonestrong Sign up today at butcherbox.com/AAFITNESS and use code AAFITNESS to get Free Ribeyes for a Year plus $10 off. 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 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 organization here: https://vetsandplayers.org Press THIS LINK to listen to Unbreakable, Jay's podcast; on this episode he interviews 6-time MMA champ Randy Couture Become UNBREAKABLE yourself, purchase a copy of Jay's book here: https://amzn.to/3Ur3bAN 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

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 Championship, so they know what they're doing) and that has been recognized by Men's Health as one of the top gyms in the U.S. Kevin is also the co-author of Functional Strength Training Anatomy, a book that explains how to strengthen your body by using the muscle the way they are designed to work. On this episode, Kevin talks about the difference between bodybuilding and performance training and why you should be doing the latter instead of the former. In addition, he shares how some of your muscles actually function (not the way you think) and the types of exercises that you should be doing to help them become stronger so that you can perform your best. It's all about how to improve your ability to move on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, please visit: https://www.certifiedfsc.com/ To see how MBSC trains their athletes, follow them on the 'Gram: https://www.instagram.com/mbscofficial/ To pick up a copy of Functional Strength Training Anatomy, follow this link: https://amzn.to/3hpvRM4 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

ALL successful exercise programs have one thing in common: they adhere to the established principles of exercise program design. It's true, any experienced strength coach or personal trainer can watch any workout and know within a few minutes whether the person who designed it knew what they were doing or not (in many cases, it's the latter). Very similar to the craft of cooking, there are specific principles that dictate how an exercise program should be designed and formatted, and if you know how to cook then you should be able to learn how to design your own exercise program. Chapter 2, part 4 of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple explains the variables of exercise program design and why each one is important for helping exercise make the desired changes to your body. It's all about how to design the workouts that change your body 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

Do muscles really have memory? How does your brain tell which muscles to move and how hard they should work? Is it possible to learn how to shoot a basketball like Steph Curry? Dr. John Krakauer is a professor of Neurology who runs the Center for Motor Learning and Brain Repair at Johns Hopkins University (he's a smart dude who knows why and how we move). Dr. Krakauer is an expert in the field of neurophysiology which is the science of how our brain controls our movements. On this episode, originally recorded in 2019, Dr. Krakauer discusses how your brain learns movement patterns, what that means for your workout routines and whether or not it really is possible to teach an old human new tricks. Learn all about the science of how your brain learns movement on this episode of All About Fitness. GNARLY NUTRITION: Don’t wait! 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 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living in 2022 is great: we can have almost anything we want delivered to us by simply swiping our phones; however is this much automation a good thing? As humans we were all born knowing how to move, but modern society has evolved to a point where movement is not necessary, the result is that many of us are simply moving less. When we move less, we lose our ability to move well which could result in an injury when we exercise. Gray Cook is a physical therapist and strength coach who has helped many elite athletes to dominate their sport. Years ago, Gray identified the lack of coordinated movement as primary reason why many athletes fail to achieve success or become injured; as a result, he and his colleague, Dr. Lee Burton developed the Functional Movement Screen as a system for classifying movement ability. Gray talks about the Functional Movement Screen and how it can be used to identify potential muscle imbalances that could become an injury. Originally. recorded in the fall of 2017, learn all about the role of functional movement in your strength training program on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Gray Cook and the Functional Movement Screen, visit: https://www.functionalmovement.com/ 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 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This audio book series of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple is continuing with Chapter 2: How Exercise Changes Your Body. In this episode you will learn about how your heart functions during physical activity, why it's important to pay attention to the 3 laws of physics when you're planning your workouts and the variables that are a component of EVERY exercise program. It's all about the science of exercise program design 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

What is the difference between different types of strength training? Why should your workouts focus on metabolic conditioning instead of cardio? Smarter Workouts was written expressly to help you learn the science of how your body adapts to exercise; currently this is an audiobook series going chapter-by-chapter to help you learn more about how exercise changes your body. This episode picks up on Chapter 2 and covers the benefits of core strength training and metabolic conditioning. In addition, you will learn more about calories and what can help you to burn more of them. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 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

Continuing with the series, this episode transitions to Chapter 2 of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple and is titled, Movement and Intensity in Practice. Mobility, strength training and metabolic conditioning are the the 3 primary components of a well-designed exercise program. This episode addresses each of these components and why they are so essential for your workout program. Learn all about the essential components of a workout on this episode of All About Fitness. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 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

Functional training is a popular fitness phrase that can mean different things to different people. Coach Mike Boyle describes functional training as training for a purpose, but in reality, functional training simply refers to an exercise program that is designed to help you move and perform better as opposed to simply looking better. The traditional approach to physical therapy is for a therapist to work on the joint or body part that is not working or in pain. Gary Gray is a physical therapist who needed a way to help his patients without having to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on equipment; since he couldn't afford expensive muscle-isolation machines, Gary focused on helping his clients by treating the entire body as opposed to just a particular body-part or joint as a result, the concept of functional training was born (this was the 1980s, btw). Gary Gray has evolved his approach of working with the entire body and created the Gray Institute to teach physical therapists, personal trainers and strength coaches how to help their patients and athletes move more effectively. This episode, originally recorded in 2017, discusses how your body is designed to function and identifies ways that you could be exercising more effectively. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today To learn more about Gary Gray or the Gray Institute, see: https://grayinstitute.com/ 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode continues with chapter 1 from Smarter Workouts and addresses why it is important to include the different components of exercise: mobility, strength training and metabolic conditioning into a cohesive, effective exercise program. Any mode of exercise is better than nothing, however your body needs different types of movement at varying levels of intensity in order for exercise to produce the best results and this episode will help you to understand why. Listen and learn all about how your body responds to exercise on this episode of All About Fitness. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 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

This episode continues with chapter 1 from Smarter Workouts that addresses how exercise changes your body. Your muscles use two different types of energy to produce movement: mechanical and metabolic; this episode covers the basics of energy metabolism and how your muscles convert the food you eat into the energy used to move your body. In addition, you'll be surprised at which part of your body is REALLY responsible for the changes that you experience as the result of your workout program. Listen and learn all about how exercise changes your body on this episode of All About Fitness. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. 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

This episode of All About Fitness picks up in chapter 1 Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple where you will learn how exercise influences change in your muscles. Chapter 1 covers how exercise changes the body; it's important understand that exercise is a physical stress imposed upon the body and that different types of stress cause different reactions in your muscles. There are two specific types of stress stimulus that cause muscle growth: metabolic and mechanical overload; in this section of Smarter Workouts you will learn what those are and how they change your muscles. Finally, your muscles contain different types of muscle fibers which themselves respond to various types of exercise. If you know how your body responds to exercise, then you will know the best types of exercise that are right for your body. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today Gnarly Nutrition's products are designed to help you to achieve your fitness goals with their clean, effective and delicious supplements which are free from GMOs and NSF certified. Use code AAFitness to save 15% off of your order! https://gognarly.com 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

Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple was written to help you understand how exercise changes your body and the most effective exercise solutions to help enhance your quality of life. Chapter 1 of Smarter Workouts is titled, "How Exercise Changes Your Body" and organizes exercise into three main categories: force production (which includes the entire spectrum of endurance, strength and power), mobility and metabolic conditioning. Muscles control physical force in your body; when a muscle contracts it produce a force to move an object, when a load is heavier than a muscle can control, it responds to that external force by lengthening. In the first part of How Exercise Changes Your Body, you will start learning about how your muscles work and the most effective ways to use exercise to make them more efficient at generating force. Tip: form follows function; helping your muscles to perform more effectively is the first step towards helping them look their best. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today Gnarly Nutrition's products are designed to help you to achieve your fitness goals with their clean, effective and delicious supplements which are free from GMOs and NSF certified. Use code AAFitness to save 15% off of your order! https://gognarly.com 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

Do you want to know how to design your own workout program? Do you want to learn the most effective exercises for your body? Do you want to understand the science of how exercise changes your body? All About Fitness is back from a brief hiatus with a little twist, before returning to our interview format, we’re going to do a book-on-tape; specifically my first book, Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple.  In this series, I will be reading from the book and providing commentary on how to apply the information to your own workouts. If you have a copy of Smarter Workouts, you can follow along and take notes. In a 20 year career as a fitness educator, I have worked with national certifications and equipment companies to educate thousands of personal trainers all over the world; by listening to this series and learning the information in Smarter Workouts, you too will have the same foundation of knowledge as a certified personal trainer (no, you will not be certified as a personal trainer, but you will know enough to become one). The series starts where all should, at the beginning; this episode is the introduction of Smarter Workouts which identifies common exercise mistakes that you are probably making and what you can expect to learn from the book. SPONSORS BUTCHERBOX: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/aafitness and use code AAFITNESS to get one 10-14 lb Turkey FREE in your first box. GNARLY NUTRITION: Visit goGnarly.com and enter promo code AAFITNESS to get 15% off your entire purchase today Gnarly Nutrition's products are designed to help you to achieve your fitness goals with their clean, effective and delicious supplements which are free from GMOs and NSF certified. 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

What are some tried and true techniques for getting stronger? Is there a difference between big muscle and strong muscle? Why can a shorter person lift more weight than a taller one? This special episode of All About Fitness attempts to answer these questions. while providing the origin story on how host, Pete McCall, started his career in fitness industry. Chris Hodson is a plumbing contractor in North County San Diego who has been a lifelong fan of the iron game; he knows a lot about the science of getting stronger and was one of the people who motivated Pete to pursue his interest in strength training when they worked out together in college. Chris shares what he has learned in a lifetime of reading about various strength-training techniques and how you can apply them to your workouts. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's all about the gym science of strength training with Chris Hodson. https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love going to the gym but dread going to your job? Are you interested in making a career change to help people change their lives? Have you ever thought about becoming a personal trainer but didn't know how? If you answered yes to all of these questions, then this episode is for you! Dan Duran is a vice-president for the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA) and he talks about how he went from a government job with a secure salary to working as a personal trainer, in his forties. Dan shares what motivated him to become a personal trainer and how we was able to match his previous salary doing a job that he absolutely loved. Learn all about how to become a fitness professional on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about how to become a personal trainer through the ISSA, visit their website: https://www.issaonline.com/ Yes, you can get great education content on Instagram, follow: @issaonline https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human body is made to move, all of the joint structures and muscle attachments are aligned to allow our muscles to harness energy from gravity while walking. When 4 legged animals are born, they know how to walk almost immediately; when a human is born, it takes about a year to learn how to walk. When was the last time that you saw a baby doing crunches or biceps curls? The human body is programmed to move as an integrated system of many muscles working together so exercise programs that focus on one muscle group at a time work against our inherent physiology. Dr. Lee Burton is a founder Functional Movement Systems and one of the leading experts on understanding how and why that humans are designed to move. Dr. Burton helped create the Functional Movement Screen to provide a system for coaches and personal trainers to help athletes train with a lower risk of injury. On this episode, Dr. Burton talks about how the body is designed to function and shares why it is so important to take a movement-first approach with your strength training program. It's all about movement with Dr. Lee Burton on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Functional Movement Systems: https://www.functionalmovement.com Follow them on Instagram: @functionalmvmt https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep, it's something that we all do, but the fact is that we probably do not do enough of it. Sleep is the time when our body repairs itself and should be considered an essential component of a comprehensive fitness program. Dr. Craig Heller is a professor of biology at Stanford University and has been studying why we sleep and the ways that sleep can support physical performance. Learn all about how sleep supports your workouts as well as ways that you can improve your sleep hygiene to achieve optimal health on this episode of All About Fitness. https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got glutes? Because of its role in controlling human movement, and probably because it's one of the most visible muscles in the human body, people are always interested in learning how to develop a stronger gluteus maximus. Dr. Bret Contreras is a personal trainer who popularized the barbell hip thrust exercise. Not only did Dr. Contreras successfully use the exercise to help many of the female figure competitors he works with prepare for their competitions, BUT he also studied the benefits of the exercise as he worked on his PhD. On this episode of All About Fitness, Bret shares how he developed the barbell hip thrust and we discuss what makes it an effective exercise for strengthening your bottom line. Follow Bret on Insta: @BretContreras1 Learn about the science of training your glutes, buy Bret's book: Glute Lab: The Art and Science of Physique Training https://amzn.to/3KrwAFf (an affiliate link, a commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixed-martial arts (MMA) is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet and the individuals who compete are some of the toughest and fittest people you could ever meet. MMA is associated with unreal levels of fitness, so the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), one of the first professional MMA leagues in the United States, partnered with fitness industry experts to start UFC Gyms. However, UFC Gyms are not just for MMA athletes, they have the resources to help anyone work towards any exercise or fitness goal. Adam Sedlak is the Chief Executive Officer of UFC Gym and on this episode he not only talks about what makes UFC Gyms a different type of fitness experience but shares how you could open one of your own. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's all about the business of fitness with one of the leading executives in the industry. Learn more about UFC Gyms HERE https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Jazzercise founder Judi Sheppard Misset to five-time CrossFit Champion, Tia-Clair Toomey, women have played a significant role in influencing and promoting popular fitness trends. In her book, Let's Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, journalist Danielle Friedman reveals the fascinating history of women's fitness culture. Each chapter of Let's Get Physical reviews a different era of the fitness industry and identifies an important woman who influenced it; the outcome is a fast-paced and entertaining journey through the evolution of the modern fitness industry. On this episode of All About Fitness, Danielle shares what motivated her to tell the story of how women have influenced the fitness industry and what she learned from digging into that history. Order a copy of Let's Get Physical: https://amzn.to/3qFVaLG (a commission will be earned) To learn more about journalist and author Danielle Friedman, visit her online home HERE https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The proliferation of boutique fitness studios and multi-service health clubs all over the world combined with the popularity of Insta-famous social media fitness stars make it seem like fitness is a recent trend; however, humans have been exercising since the dawn of time. Part history, part biography, 'Sweat: A History of Exercise' by Bill Hayes is a journey through the years to understand why and how humans feel compelled to exercise. Bill is a gifted writer who creates an engaging narrative to help the reader understand what drives humans to be fit and how that has evolved over the years. Bill Hayes joins Pete to talk about why he wrote the book, what he was surprised to learn and how that has influenced his personal exercise program. It's all about the history of fitness on this episode of All About Fitness. USE THIS LINK to Purchase a copy of Sweat: A History of Exercise: https://amzn.to/3CZ838g (a commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  https://www.instagram.com/allaboutfitnesspodcast/ Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The definition of insanity is doing the same thing and expecting different results. When was the last time that you changed your workout routine? There is a paradox with exercise: performing the same exercises at the same level of intensity for too long could result in a plateau and changing exercises too frequently does not provide enough stimulus for the results that you want. This Quick Fit Tip explains the benefits of changing your workouts on a regular basis and provides an easy schedule for how you can do just that. https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you do your favorite activity to get in shape OR do you want to get in the proper shape so that you can enjoy your favorite activity? This is a question that I always ask cyclists or runners; because the fact is that many endurance athletes absolutely LOVE their sport but don't always train the proper way to achieve success or avoid injury. Resistance training can not only build strong, good looking muscles, it can also help to improve overall stamina AND stronger muscles are also more resistant to many common injuries. Angelo Gingerelli is a strength coach at Seton Hall University and a running enthusiast; Coach Gingerelli knows that runners have no problem putting in the miles but need some help in the weight room which caused him to write the book, Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes. Coach Gingerelli talks about the benefits of resistance training for endurance athletes and how the proper workouts allow you to receive the maximal enjoyment from your favorite sport. It's all about how to reduce the risk of injury on this episode of All About Fitness. Order a copy of Finish Strong: Resistance Training for Endurance Athletes https://amzn.to/3tnop6t Add a dynamic warm-up to your running program, read this blog on Dynamic Warm-ups for Runners that I wrote for the American Council on Exercise: HERE https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The days are getting a little warmer, the sun is going down a little later each evening and the first buds of spring are starting to bloom. If you've been training indoors all winter you are no doubt ready to get outside for your favorite activity, however, keep in mind that there is a BIG difference between running or cycling inside and doing it in the great outdoors. This Quick Fit Tip covers a few issues that you should be aware of so that you can make the successful transition from indoor to outdoor workouts while reducing the risk of injury. Order the two following books to stay fit, healthy and active your entire lifespan: Play Forever, Dr. Kevin Stone: https://amzn.to/3szrH7j Ageless Intensity: High-Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process, Pete McCall: https://amzn.to/3K4fVI6 https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Brady. Drew Brees. LeBron James. Dana Torres. Nolan Ryan. What do all of these athletes have in common? They have each excelled at their chosen sport well into their later 30s and early 40s, ages when most normal individuals would have retired from elite or professional-level competition. Thanks to modern medical science we now know more about how to keep athletes injury-free as well as how to get them back on the field (or court) quickly after an injury happens. Dr. Kevin Stone is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of the Stone Clinic in Northern California; throughout his career, Dr. Stone has helped numerous athletes return to their sport after an injury. In his book, Play Forever: How to Recovery from Injury and Thrive, Dr. Stone shares how you too can structure your workouts and exercise program to do exactly that: enjoy your favorite activities well into your later years. This is a fascinating and engaging conversation about how the evolution of modern sports medicine can help you to play forever. Stay active well into your later years, order YOUR Copy of Play Forever, HERE: https://amzn.to/3Bne7qE (an affiliate link, a commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Variety can be the spice of life, but did you know that certain spices could enhance your life or even extend your lifespan? Dr. Melina Jampolis is an internist and one of only a handful of board-certified physician nutritionists in the United States, she is also the hostess of the Practically Healthy podcast and the author of the book, Spice Up, Live Long: A Guide to Using Herbs and Spices To Live A Longer, Healthier and More Vibrant Life. Dr. Jampolis talks about how her experience as a doctor led her to focus on promoting healthy nutrition as a vital component of preventative healthcare. In addition, she explains how certain spices can not only make food taste better but could also improve our health and help mitigate the effects of the aging process. Develop a deeper understanding about the health benefits of good nutrition on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Dr. Jampolis, visit: https://drmelina.com/ Learn how to use spices to add years to your life, pick up a copy of Spice Up and Live Long: https://amzn.to/3AS0382 (a commission will be earned on purchase) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, it's now a new year, but what does that really mean in terms of your fitness and workout program? Do we have to wait for a new week, new month or new year to start a new, healthy behavior? This episode of All About Fitness features a return of co-host Aimee Nicotera to talk about all issues related to how to stay fit in our 40s; we talk about the right time to start a new workout program, how goals can help with motivation and what you can do to stay active, fit and healthy all year long. Aimee is a breast cancer survivor, to help her raise money to fight cancer while she runs the Boston Marathon, FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/site/TR?fr_id=1780&pg=personal&px=2207288&fbclid=IwAR2M3_QIrZc0nyQkkz_wJsat35pS6IYa4kGM3bdps27FWtiqBfXA9E5gi4Y To learn more about Aimee and join her virtual workouts, visit her online home HERE: https://aimeenicotera.com https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Chad Waterbury is a Los Angeles-based physical therapist and author of several books about exercise and fitness including Huge in a Hurry and Muscle Revolution; his latest book, Elite Physique, the Science of Building a Better Body, provides evidence-based solutions for how to change the way you look. On this episode of All About Fitness, enjoy an insightful and educational discussion about how to minimize the risk of injury when you exercise along with learning about how exercise can change your body as Dr. Waterbury identifies the types of workouts and exercises that can help add lean muscle and improve strength at any age. Make 2022 the year you develop an elite physique; order your copy of Dr. Waterbury's book: Elite Physique, the Science of Building a Better Body https://amzn.to/3FXZbQc https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow the podcast on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes.  https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging; learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are in your 40s, or close to it, how do you maintain your fitness? Other than some guy playing quarterback down in Tampa, FL is it even possible to maintain a high level of athleticism once you pass the "big 4-O?" At the ripe young age of 48, Mike Simpson was still running missions in Afghanistan with U.S. Special Forces. How did he keep up? His fitness and his mindset were honed by three decades of Special Forces training, martial arts, and his own specialized knowledge as a doctor of emergency medicine. Now, in Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40, Mike makes his unique insights into how to maintain a high level of fitness and overall readiness available to everyone, teaching you how to reach peak physical condition in your forties, fifties, and beyond. On this episode of All About Fitness you will learn how to maintain and build muscle as we age along with steps that you can take to improve your mindset and mental fortitude. If you think turning 40 means that you’re past your prime, think again, this conversation demonstrates that it’s not too late to find your edge and live the lifestyle of a warrior-athlete. Order a copy of Honed: Finding Your Edge as a Man Over 40: https://amzn.to/3tKuADg  (affiliate link, a commission will be earned) Author Bio Best known for his role as an investigator on the History Channel’s docu-reality series Hunting Hitler, Mike Simpson has served over three decades in the military as an Airborne Ranger, a Green Beret, and a doctor of emergency medicine assigned to the Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). Trained as a demolitions expert, SWAT sniper, high altitude low opening (HALO) parachutist, civilian paramedic, Special Forces medic, operations and intelligence sergeant, and board-certified emergency medicine physician, Mike now uses his extensive knowledge of training and medicine to help men over forty achieve peak physical condition. https://greybeardperformance.com https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should our workouts change as we age? Can we do the same workouts in our 50s that we loved in our 20s? Jason Stella is the National Education Manager for LifeTime, a nationwide chain of premium health clubs, and a career fitness professional. On this episode, Jason and I talk about how the fitness industry has evolved over the course of our careers and where we think the industry is heading. We also talk training, how our personal workouts have evolved as we 'matured' through our 40s and the role that high-intensity exercise plays in our personal workouts. This is a fun and insightful perspective about fitness from two industry veterans. To learn more about LifeTime; FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://www.lifetime.life/ https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes.  https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging; learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Quick Fit Tip identifies the top fitness trends that will be making us sweat in 2022 and beyond! If you love to exercise then you will love hearing about these trends that will influence all sectors of the fitness industry. https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes.  https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles; learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two types of people who go to physical therapy: those who LOVE to be active and might overdo it which results in an injury and those who are not active but become injured as the result of some sort of trauma. The goal of a physical therapist is to help a patient return to optimal function as quickly as possible. Since many people are in pain when seeing a physical therapist it can be a challenge to engage them and help them learn how to use exercise to heal the pain. Mark Salamon is a physical therapist who uses humor to help put his patients at ease. Mark wrote a book, Does it Hurt When I Do This?: An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation which uses humor to help the reader learn more about their body and how to keep it pain-free. On this episode of All About Fitness, Mark shares how we went from studying mechanical engineering to the human body and how that relates to one another; in addition he offers his insights on how you should workout and which exercises to avoid so that you can enjoy your favorite activities while remaining injury-free. Get ready for a fun and irreverent conversation that will help you to learn more about how your body functions! https://marksalamonpt.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK to order a copy of: Does it Hurt When I Do This? (affiliate link, a commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes.  Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are only given one body that has to last us an entire lifetime. Exercise and proper nutrition can provide the means for achieving what you want in life, but it can be a challenge to find the best exercise program that fits your needs. Amy Connell is a personal trainer, fitness instructor and mother who has worked to achieve balance in all areas of her life. Amy hosts the Graced Health podcast and has written, Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All of the Rules so that she can help others in her stage of life to find balance in theirs. This is a fun and fast-paced conversation about how to make time in your life for the things that are important to you. Follow the link below to purchase a copy of Your Worthy Body (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3aQVcaW Learn more about Amy Connell and the Graced Health podcast: https://www.gracedhealth.com https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase) Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Amy Connell: Amy Connell is a certified personal trainer who wants you to take a rest day and nutrition coach who wants you to enjoy dessert. She founded Graced Health in 2016 to equip women with simple and grace-filled ways to take care of and appreciate their God-created body … and enjoy a little chocolate in the process. Amy is the host of the Graced Health podcast and author of Your Worthy Body: Find Freedom in Health by Breaking All the Rules. She lives in the Houston, Texas area with her husband, their two always-hungry teen boys, and her stray-turned princess pit bull named Grace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every day scientists are learning more about how the aging process affects the human body. Longevity is the field of study that seeks to understand how to extend the human lifespan. Dr. Kris Verburgh is a MD, researcher and leader in the field of nutrigerentology, the study of how nutrition can influence aging, as well as an author who wrote the Longevity Code to help readers learn about the aging process and what could be done to slow down its effects. On this episode, Dr. Verburgh shares how nutrition and exercise could help YOU to slow the effects of aging and provides valuable insights on what you can do to adds years to your lifespan. To learn more about Dr. Kris Verburgh: http://www.krisverburgh.com/bio/ To order a copy of the Longevity Code - FOLLOW THIS LINK (affiliate link, commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do you do to manage stress when life gets hectic? How do you make time for exercise when life happens at full speed and your schedule gets out of control? What can you do to gain control when life seems just a little overwhelming? On this episode of Fit Over 40, Aimee Nicotera joins Pete to talk about life hacks and how to make your needs a priority when your schedule allows little time for exercise. You will learn some helpful techniques and strategies for how to make your health and wellness a priority during the holidays or any time of year. Join Aimee and her December challenge HERE: https://aimeenicotera.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/an_gratitude-mixup.pdf Learn All About Aimee Nicotera at https://aimeenicotera.com Follow Aimee on Instagram: @aimeenicotera www.petemccallfitness.com Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnessPodcast Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thomas Myers is a soft-tissue therapist, educator and author of Anatomy Trains, a book that explains how your muscles and fascia work together to produce movement. On this special rerun episode of All About Fitness, originally recorded in 2018, Thomas talks about what makes the fascia and elastic connective tissue so special as well as sharing insights into the types of exercise that could help you to develop a body-wide network of strong, vibrant and injury-resistant connective tissue. Learn more about your fascia, order a copy of Anatomy Trains, 4th Edition: https://amzn.to/3G15Qtk (affiliate link, commission will be earned) Visit the Anatomy Trains website to learn more about your fascia and the education solutions provided by Thomas Myers and his team. https://www.anatomytrains.com https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Follow Pete on Instagram: @AllAboutFitnesspodcast  Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt stiff or sore for no reason? Yes, you may exercise, lift weights, get your heart-rate up and push yourself during hard, high-intensity workouts, but when was the last time that you did anything specific for your fascia and connective tissue? There are two types of muscle tissue, the contractile component that generates force and the elastic element that transmits the force around the body; it's this second type of tissue that is often overlooked with many traditional fitness programs. When your connective tissues don't function properly, it can change how your entire body functions which can result in long-term, nagging injuries. Sue Hitzmann is a manual therapist who created the MELT Method to reduce the amount of stress that accumulates in your muscles and soft-tissues during exercise so that you can get the results that you want from your workouts. Recorded LIVE at a fitness education event for the first time since 2019!!! - Sue provides insights on how our connective tissue is different than muscle and shares why it is so important to focus on self-care for your connective tissue so that you can achieve optimal health through movement. Learn all about how your body is designed to move on this episode of All About Fitness. In 2001, Sue Hitzmann was inspired to create “homework” for her clients, which led to the development of the MELT Method – the first-ever form of Hands-off Bodywork®. Now with her bestselling book and the products Sue personally designed, anyone, anywhere, can take steps to restore whole-body efficiency and lead a healthier, more active life. Sue has appeared on the Dr. Oz Show, Nightline, The Rachael Ray Show, Good Morning America, andLive! with Regis and Kelly, and MELT has been featured in publications such as SELF, More, Prevention, and the New York Times. She has empowered tens of thousands of people to live healthy, pain-free lives and has trained over a thousand instructors to share the secrets to pain-free living. Learn more about the MELT Method: https://www.meltmethod.com/about/ FOLLOW THIS LINK to Purchase a copy of MELT Performance, Sue's book that explains how to care for your fascia (affiliate link, commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Fitness Over 40 with Aimee Nicotera, we discuss how fitness has evolved, what that means for you and share our thoughts on how we will all be sweating differently in 2022 and beyond. Fitness Over 40 is a series of Facebook Live conversations that Aimee and I will be having to talk about all issues related to staying fit in our 40s and beyond; the purpose is to provide a different perspective on how to make exercise a part of your daily life. Learn more about Aimee Nicotera: https://aimeenicotera.com https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ok, ok, it's not possible to guarantee a way to exercise completely injury-free, however, there are ways to significantly reduce the risk of becoming injured when you workout. Gerry Drefahl is an athletic trainer, certified strength and conditioning coach as well as an entrepreneur involved in a number of fitness-tech companies; we talk about common gym injuries and, most importantly, how to avoid them. We also discuss the benefits of massage guns and foam rollers in addition to talking about the types of exercises and workout programs that could help you to stay injury-free. It's all about exercise and human movement on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn more about Gerry Drefahl, visit his virtual home HERE To learn more about Kinesics software, visit HERE https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about how your muscles and anatomy function: Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is physical stress imposed upon the body; when you do it the right way, you can get the results that you want, however, exercise done the wrong way could result in an injury that keeps you from your goals. Muscles generate force. Fascia and elastic connective tissue transmits that force through the body; it's often these tissues that become injured which can keep you from being able to workout. This Quick Fit Tip identifies what you should know about your fascia so you can avoid injury. Read the blog this Quick Fit Tip is based on: 5 Things to Know About Your Fascia https://petemccallfitness.com Sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you getting close to the 'BIG 4-Oh'? Are you already in your 40s (or a little beyond)? Do you find it a challenge to balance all of the things that you have to do, like work and family, with the things that you want to do, like exercise? Introducing a brand-new feature of the All About Fitness podcast: Fitness Over 40 with Aimee Nicotera Aimee is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and fitness educator (she teaches other trainers and instructors how to make people sweaty); she has been on the podcast 2 times to talk about how to stay fit while pregnant and to share how she overcame breast cancer. Recently we started having these conversations on Facebook Live and they are perfect for this show, so the audio portions are going to become an ongoing part of the programming; twice a month Aimee and I will address a specific issue about managing life in our 40s while making health and fitness a priority. On this episode, Aimee and I talk about how to encourage your kids to be active; Aimee has a young son and I have 2 daughters in elementary school. Issues covered in this episode include: which is better for young kids - sports or activities? How to help your kids develop physical literacy, how to model healthy behavior for your kids and what that means. This is a fun and engaging conversation that will help you identify ways that your entire family can be more active. Learn more about Aimee Nicotera: Instagram: @aimeenicotera https://aimeenicotera.com Aimee Nicotera has over 25 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, having served in a variety of positions ranging from High School Health Educator in South Central LA to Fitness Director at Canyon Ranch Resort and Spa in Lenox, MA. Aimee holds a BS in Nutrition Science, a Masters in Health Education, as well as numerous industry certifications. Aimee is the creator of the fitness DVD series 2X2 Conditioning and Take 20! and is well known for group fitness program development. Aimee is an international fitness presenter, having presented at industry conferences throughout the US, Canada, Spain and the UK. Aimee recently developed and launched E5 Collective. A new training format designed to reach a broad range of people with smart, effective fitness programming using simple methods and minimal equipment. E5 Collective is based on the science around variability training, cognitive health and brain training, play and mindset. https://petemccallfitness.com Join the mailing list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts along with monthly e-mails that will help you to learn how to use exercise to enhance your quality of life. Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:   https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Physical health can be relatively easy to address because issues like cuts, sprains or broken bones are easy to identify in order to start the healing process. Mental health, however, is a different story and because emotional trauma does not express itself the same way as physical trauma it can be a challenge to address in a timely manner. Professional athletes and members of the military are often young, fit, healthy and possess an extreme drive to succeed at the highest levels of human performance which means it can be a challenge to admit vulnerability, let alone discuss when life might become emotionally overwhelming. Both retired combat veterans and retired professional athletes deal with similar issues - how to stay focused and continue to move forward when your mission in life changes drastically and there is a real risk of suicide among both populations. Jay Glazer is a professional reporter who covers the NFL for Fox; he is also a retired martial arts competitor who started the Unbreakable studio to help high performing individuals to train for success. Jay also started Merging Vets and Players (MVP), a program that holds conditioning workouts that double as support groups for both retired soldiers and athletes so these individuals can support one another in an effort to achieve optimal mental as well as physical health. On this episode of All About Fitness, Jay talks about his experience in martial arts, how he leveraged that to start Unbreakable and discusses the impact that the MVP Program is having on helping veterans and retired athletes address their mental health. Watch Lane Johnson from the Philadelphia Eagles discuss how he has learned how to care for his mental health (This is not the interview with Jay Glazer - that was NOT licensed for YouTube, this segment is) https://youtu.be/DUVEu136vn0 On this video Jay and the NFL on Fox team talk about how they care for their mental health https://youtu.be/8QYUIW25bEY Learn more about the Merging Vets and Players (MVP) Program: https://vetsandplayers.org/ Learn more about Unbreakable Supplements - proceeds go to the MVP Program https://www.gnc.com/unbreakable/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Push. Pull. Hinge. Squat. Lunge. Rotate. Exercise is a function of movement and the human body is made to move; therefore, for the best results, exercise programs should be based on how the body is designed to move. Kettlebells have been used for exercise for more than a hundred years and are the perfect tool for strengthening muscles using movement-based exercises. Steve Cotter is a former martial artist, the founder of the International Kettlebell Fitness Federation, the star of numerous kettlebell workout videos and the author of Kettlebell Training, a book that will teach you what you need to know to get a great workout using only 1 piece of equipment! Steve explains how he got started with kettlebell training, the benefits of using kettlebells, why kettlebells can be the perfect training tool for athletes (or people who want to move like them) and how to get started with a kettlebell workout program. On this episode of the All About Fitness podcast, it's all about kettlebell training with author and instructor, Steve Cotter. To learn how to do kettlebell training, purchase Steve's book, Kettlebell Training HERE: https://amzn.to/3ncF4X9 (affiliate link, commission will be earned) Follow this link to learn more about Steve Cotter and the International Kettlebell Fitness Federation (IKFF): http://ikff.net Follow this link to see Steve's martial arts demonstration, filmed live in Bangkok, Thailand: https://youtu.be/VV-_lfZsZKo https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase)  Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Currently in the United States, the average lifespan is approximately 78 years-old; scientists are studying the aging process, what can influence it and how we might able to extend our lifespan. Recently the Washington Post ran an article on Longevity that addresses many of the topics about aging that scientists are currently studying. This Quick Fit Tip is a review of that article which identifies what you could be doing to slow down how the passage of time effects your body. Read the Washington Post article HERE (note: it might be behind a paywall) Learn more about the science of aging and what you might be able to do to extend your lifespan; purchase a copy of Lifespan, Dr. David Sinclair's book HERE (this is an affiliate link, a commission will be earned) https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl (both of the links above are affiliate links, a commission will be earned with purchase) Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Muscles generate force to move the body and when used repeatedly, they can increase both size and force output (strength). It's generally accepted that resistance training is the most effective way to enhance size and improve strength, however there is an ongoing quest to find ways to speed up the process. It sounds dangerous and counter-intuitive but the practice of restricting blood flow out of working muscles while exercising with light weights has been shown to be extremely beneficial for promoting muscle growth. Dr. Jeremy Loenneke is an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of Mississippi who studies muscle fiber physiology. As one of the leading researchers on the topic of blood flow restriction, Dr. Loenneke has conducted a number of studies on how blood flow restriction stimulates muscle growth; we discuss his findings and he offers his insights into how BFR can be implemented into your workout programs. On this episode of All About Fitness, it's all about the science of how blood flow restriction causes muscle growth. FOLLOW THIS LINK - To hear the interview on blood flow restriction with Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen, the creator of the B Strong brand of BFR bands. Purchase a set of BFR bands so you too can start experiencing rapid muscle growth: https://bstrong.training Read my recent article on blood flow restriction for the American Council on Exercise HERE https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/certified/october-2021/7955/blood-flow-restriction-training-what-you-need-to-know/ https://petemccallfitness.com Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process:  https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time that you put yourself first? No, not in a selfish, narcissistic, 'me-first' way but when was the last time that you allowed yourself to make your own personal needs a priority? Self-care is important; whether that's taking a few minutes a day for quiet meditation, going to the doctor for an annual visit or turning off your devices to enjoy some screen-free time with family or close friends. The first part of this Quick Fit Tip discusses the benefits of self-care and why it's important to make your health needs a priority. The second part of this Quick Fit Tip discusses the science of blood flow restriction training and how it could help accelerate the results from your strength training workouts. This Quick Fit Tip reviews a few simple ways to use exercise to enhance your quality of life. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time 50 seemed like it was old; however once 50 happens it quickly becomes evident that it's just another number. While you still might feel strong and energetic, it is important to recognize, however, that your body will be going through some changes. Men over the age of 50 will experience andropause, lower testosterone production, and women over the age of 50 will experience menopause, the cessation of the ovulation cycle. The good news is that exercise can help reduce the effects of these age-related change in our bodies. Debra Atkinson is a former university professor who hosts the Flipping 50 podcast and runs online fitness programs for women who are experiencing menopause. On this episode of All About Fitness, Debra talks about the changes a woman will experience in both perimenopause and menopause, the types of exercise that could help manage those changes and provides important insights on how guys can be supportive during this stage in a woman's life. This episode is full of valuable information, especially if you happen to be born before 1971. To learn more about Debra, the Flipping 50 podcast and to hear her important TEDx Talk about menopause and exercise, visit her website: https://flippingfifty.com for valuable insights, follow Debra on the 'gram: @flipping50tv https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lifting weights, cardio, flexibility, mobility, high-intensity, low-intensity, interval or steady-state there are many different ways to exercise, and from enhancing your health to sculpting muscles to improving athletic performance each can provide specific benefits. It doesn’t matter what type of exercise you do, but if you want the benefits from your efforts, the two most important things are being consistent and exercising to the point of mild discomfort. The one common denominator from any type of exercise is that it will stimulate a response from your endocrine system which produces hormones, the chemicals that control how cells function. This Quick Fit Tip, straight from Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, will help you to understand more about the hormones that are responsible for controlling how your body functions.  Learn how to design your own exercise programs; purchase a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3ECwgSv https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do you exercise? Some are motivated to look better. Others may want to optimize their health. While still others may want to enjoy their favorite activities, including exercise itself. Why not do all 3? Yes, you can exercise to look better. Yes, exercise can improve your health. And, YES, exercise itself should be fun! Tony Horton knows how to achieve all three; famous for his passion for fitness and his highly successful (and very effective) workout programs that include P90X and the Ten Minute Trainer, Tony has now set his sights on helping you to improve your nutrition with his line of Power Life supplements. Tony credits his love of exercise, his mindful approach to nutrition and how he recovers from his workouts with helping him to maintain a high level of fitness throughout the aging process. Now in his 60s, Tony is still a ball of energy and loves pushing himself with a variety of challenging workouts that includes his new passion of crushing obstacle courses. On this episode of All About Fitness, Tony shares how he got started in the fitness industry, how he evolved to become one of the most influential personal trainers, his tips for staying consistent with your exercise program and what he does to maintain a high level of fitness at an age when most people are slowing down. This is a riveting and motivational conversation that will help you to realize that age is only a number and that you are the only obstacle that can limit what you are able to achieve. To learn more about Power Life and Tony's unique approach to fitness, visit his website: https://www.tonyhortonlife.com/ Use code Tony30 to save on your purchase of Power Life supplements https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20%  https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The modern fitness industry began in the early 1970s. The folks who have been working out consistently since exercise became popular are now in their 60s and 70s and have completely redefined the aging process. Kathy Smith has been a fitness icon ever since Ronald Reagan was President and MTV actually played music videos; she has promoted the benefits of an active lifestyle through books, exercise videos, TV shows and now a podcast. Now in her late 60s, Kathy is as active as ever and enjoys her favorite activities like running as well as learning new ones like surfing or uphill skiing (yes, that's a thing) thanks to the benefits of regular exercise like strength training and yoga. On this episode of All About Fitness, Kathy shares her insights for how she has used exercise to take control of the aging process, the workouts she credits with giving her the strength to maintain an active lifestyle (and look amazing while doing it) and how you too can use exercise to live your best life no matter your age. This is an inspirational and riveting discussion with one of the true titans of fitness. To learn more about Kathy, visit her webpage: https://www.kathysmith.com Listen to Kathy's Art of Living podcast: https://www.kathysmith.com/podcast/ To learn more about the benefits of strength training with blood flow restriction, listen to this episode with Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen, the creator of the BStrong Bands: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLSS4716421435.mp3?updated=1622351056 https://petemccallfitness.com Learn how you can use exercise to control aging; Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Functional Core Training e-book This e-book explains how the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aging is inevitable, it WILL happen, but HOW you age is up to you. Over the past 10 years of studying how exercise affects the aging process I have written blog posts and articles, delivered presentations at conferences all over the world and started this podcast to share what I have learned in an effort to help others learn how exercise can slow down the effects of time. My latest book, Ageless Intensity - High Intensity Exercise to Slow the Aging Process is the culmination of this work; in the book you will learn will how exercise slows down aging, and, more importantly, the types of exercise that you should be doing to add years of high-quality living to your life. This Quick Fit Tip is a preview of Ageless Intensity and how to use exercise to achieve successful aging while extending your lifespan. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you strength train, you know exactly how much weight you are lifting. When you go for a run, you know exactly how far you travel. You use a thermostat to measure your temperature. A heart-rate monitor allows you to quantify how hard you are working when you exercise. Data lets us know exactly how our body is performing, but are you collecting the best data to ensure that your lifestyle habits are the right ones for your body's specific needs? InsideTracker is a company that tests specific biomarkers in your blood to provide you with data about how your healthy lifestyle is affecting your body. The company’s proprietary system is used by elite athletes to ensure that they are achieving the highest level of performance possible for their respective sports. You too can use the test to access to the same information on the best nutrition, exercise and lifestyle interventions for your body's needs. Dr. Gil Blander researches the biology of aging and, more importantly, applies his discoveries into new ways of detecting and preventing age-related conditions. He received a PhD in biology from the Weizmann Institute of Science and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at MIT; alongside top scientists in the fields of aging, genetics, and biometrics, Dr. Blander helped create InsideTracker in 2009 to provide the resources to understand the human body from the inside-out. On this episode of All About Fitness, we'll learn all about the benefits of quantifying your body's health with Dr. Gil Blander, the Chief Science Officer for InsideTracker. To learn more about the benefits of using InsideTracker, visit their website HERE: https://www.insidetracker.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3mH3HNf Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football is the most popular spectator sport in the United States. From the time training camps start in the summer until the Lombardi trophy is hoisted by the victor of the Super Bowl in the depths of winter, Americans are consumed with following their favorite teams and players. While it looks easy on TV, playing football at the collegiate and professional level requires an amazing level of athleticism, conditioning and hours of off-field preparation for every 60 minute game. Not to mention the fact that from proper nutrition to tissue therapy to sleep, preparing for optimal performance on the field requires players to make significant investments of time and money so they can be physically prepared to perform their best.  DeMarcus Ware was a first round draft pick by the Dallas Cowboys who helped the Denver Broncos win Super Bowl 50. Since retiring from the NFL DeMarcus has earned a personal training certification and now runs 3 Volt, a fitness studio near Dallas, TX. On this episode of All About Fitness, DeMarcus talks about his reaction to being drafted by the Cowboys, the amount of work it takes to be an elite professional athlete and how you can train to achieve your highest level of performance. Learn about 3Volt Fitness here: https://3voltfit.com/ Need a little extra motivation for your workout? Follow DeMarcus on his Instagram feed, he'll make you want to get after it!: @DeMarcusWare Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are only 32 teams in the National Football League; each team maintains an active roster of 55 players with 14 more individuals on the practice squad for a total of 69. This means that of all of the athletes who have ever played football at the high school or college level there are only 2,208 positions available at the professional level. Earning a spot on a professional football team takes a tremendous amount of innate athletic ability, years of hard work and practice and finally, impressing decision makers at the annual scouting combine where coaches have an opportunity to meet with players and put them through a battery of mental and physical tests. College players who hope to matriculate to the professional level have to impress the scouts and coaches at the combine, and in order to prepare, many work with conditioning facilities like Exos to look their best for the opportunity. Exos is an organization that provides fitness solutions for all types of clients from corporate wellness centers to military special operators. While Exos serves many clients, the organization specializes in helping elite athletes prepare to compete at the highest levels of their respective sports. Roy Holmes is a Performance Manager at the Exos facility in Carlsbad, CA and runs the draft academy program that helps college football players prepare to play in the NFL. On this episode of All About Fitness, Coach Holmes talks about how an athlete can prepare to earn a scholarship, the types of training that goes into preparing for the combine and, most importantly, how you can apply the lessons of the pros to your own life so that you can achieve your highest level of performance. To learn how more about how Exos prepares athletes for the NFL combine, follow this link: https://www.teamexos.com/nfl-combine-pro-day/ Exos is a leading provider of fitness education; to learn about the education programs at Exos and what it takes to be a professional conditioning coach, follow this link: https://www.teamexos.com/industries/education/ https://petemccallfitness.com Join the e-mail list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts. Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple: https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where do you get your exercise information from; do you train like a bodybuilder or an athlete? The human body was made to move and in order to get the best results, your workouts programs should feature different types of movement to engage ALL of your muscles, not just one or two at a time. This Quick Fit Tip uses the start of gridiron football season to review and discuss the benefits of training like an athlete and why you should add speed, agility, reactivity and quickness (SPARQ) exercises to your workout program. Read the blog on the benefits of Speed, Agility, Reactivity and Quickness (SPARQ) training for non-athletes and exercises that you should be adding to your workout program: https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/5041/benefits-of-agility-training-for-non-athletes/ Watch this video of Agility exercises that you can add to your workout program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nje8SNvrOgQ Watch this video of Speed exercises that you can add to your workout program: https://youtu.be/JeyI0EGLrMw https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How does a young girl who starts out at 'Mommy and Me' gymnastics end up as a young woman with multiple All-American honors as a collegiate gymnast? Olivia Karas fell in love with gymnastics and pursued her passion to the point of earning a scholarship to the University of Michigan where she helped the team win multiple Big 10 championships. Her father, Jim Karas, is a personal trainer and best-selling author who works with an exclusive clientele in Chicago. Father and daughter collaborated to write Confessions of a Division 1 Athlete in order to share their stories about what it takes to ascend to the highest levels of a challenging and competitive sport which requires years of grueling practice to achieve success. On this episode of All About Fitness, Olivia and Jim share some of their insights on how to navigate the process from regional to elite competition, in addition, they provide valuable perspective on the role a parent should play when a child is motivated to compete. This is an engaging and dynamic conversation on how to reach the pinnacle of athletic success told from the perspective of both parent and child. To order Confessions of a Division 1 Athlete - FOLLOW THIS LINK: https://amzn.to/2V8vvhE To learn more about Jim Karas, follow this link: https://www.jimkaras.com/team To learn more about Olivia Karas and her athlete accomplishments: https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-gymnastics/roster/olivia-karas/18705 https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you get fired up? What inspires you to perform your best? Where do you find the motivation to achieve a challenging goal? Todd Durkin is a strength coach, fitness studio owner, author, podcast host and motivational speaker who wrote his latest book, Get Your Mind Right, to share his principles for how to find the motivation to reach your goals. Todd has helped numerous athletes, including Drew Brees, perform at the highest level of competition and he can help you to pursue your dreams. This was meant to be a Quick Fit Tip but it turned into an engaging conversation on how a leading coach finds his own motivation and inspiration. Get ready to achieve great things after you listen to this episode with Todd Durkin. Get Your Mind Right: pick up a copy of Todd's latest motivational book here: https://amzn.to/2Tsg6rU Get motivated and stay inspired, listen to the Todd Durkin Impact Show: https://open.spotify.com/show/26AtJO5r0mWpS0K1tqnRrO?si=rRJwxGR7Sd6DvhcWliSWOA&dl_branch=1 https://petemccallfitness.com Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you respond when life becomes difficult? Challenge, stress and change are all a part of life, it would be naive to think otherwise; do you have the skill and ability to overcome adversity? Have you developed strategies that allow you to successfully navigate stressful situations? Thom Shea is a retired Navy SEAL who served more than 20 years and retired with distinguished valor. Mr. Shea wrote two books about the lessons he learned while serving in the military and how those lessons can help you overcome any obstacles that life might put in your way. In addition, Thom started the Unbreakable Leadership seminars to help others develop the tools to succeed in stressful situations. On this episode of All About Fitness, retired Navy SEAL Thom Shea shares insights on how military special operators prepare to overcome challenges and shares his thoughts on how to become a more effective leader. This is a thought-provoking and inspirational conversation with one of our nations elite service members. To learn more about Thom Shea and his Unbreakable Leadership seminars, visit his website: https://www.unbreakableleadership.com Follow the links below to purchase one of Thom's books: 3 Simple Things: Leading During Chaos: https://amzn.to/3eDpMXQ Unbreakable: A Navy SEAL's Way of Life: https://amzn.to/3kBom4b To listen to the conversation with former active duty SEAL Paul McCullough and a psychologist for military special operators, Dr. Jess Harmon, follow this link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLSS4641504727.mp3 Recorded at the beginning of the quarantine closures in the spring of 2020, this interview provides important insights on how to handle stressful situations. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether it's dealing with a structure fire, responding to a multi-vehicle car crash or fighting an explosive wildfire, the men and women of the fire services are athletes who must be physically prepared to operate at a high-level of performance for a wide variety of unpredictable situations. Depending on whether they work in an urban, suburban or rural environment, every fire department will respond to different types of scenes, but one factor remains constant, the men and women need to be in peak physical and mental condition in order to be able to perform their best. Aaron Quinn is a career firefighter with the Oakland, CA Fire Department who is responsible for developing the fitness programs for new recruits to his department. On this episode of All About Fitness, Aaron discusses the unique fitness needs of firefighters, provides his insights on the best workout programs for firefighters and what he does to ensure that the men and women of the Oakland Fire Department are ready and prepared to serve when duty calls. To learn more about Aaron and his approach to first responder fitness, visit his website here: https://www.liveservethrive.com Follow Aaron in Instagram: @live.serve.thrive https://www.instagram.com/live.serve.thrive/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tearing the achilles tendon that connects the large calf muscle to the heel bone is a major injury that could derail your fitness efforts for up to a full year (depending on the severity of the injury and the healing period). Two recent guests of All About Fitness, Tony Gentilcore and Dr. Jay Dawes, experienced calf injuries and achilles tears that took months to recover from. These are two intelligent, well-respected fitness professionals who each experienced the same debilitating injury that is very common among active adults. Here's the thing, if you listen to this podcast, you ARE NOT allowed to have this kind of injury. My job is to inform you how to remain injury free so that you can exercise and train to enjoy all of your favorite activities. This Quick Fit Tip covers the mechanism of injury for calf tears, it's one of the most common injuries for active adults and, more importantly, discusses strategies that you can follow to reduce the risk of having this type of injury. On this Quick Fit Tip it's all about how to NOT injure your calf when you're out being active and enjoying your favorite activities. Read the article this episode is based on HERE: https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/prosource/august-2016/6012/functional-anatomy-series-the-lower-leg-and-foot/ Read this blog on the benefits of agility drills for strengthening your calves, and entire leg, for a variety of different sports: https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/5041/benefits-of-agility-training-for-non-athletes/ Watch this video on Speed, Agility and Quickness (SAQ) training filmed at EXOS - one of the premier performance facilities in the country: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nje8SNvrOgQ Jumping rope can help strengthen your calves to reduce the risk of an injury, here is a great blog that covers different ideas for jump rope workouts: https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/lifestyle/blog/6395/7-benefits-of-jumping-rope/ Learn more about how your calves, and other muscles, function in either the Dynamic Anatomy e-book or online course (worth 0.2 CECs for ACE, AFAA and NASM): Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fire fighters, law enforcement, first responders and military have something in common with professional athletes: they rely on their bodies to be able to perform their jobs and should have a high level of fitness to operate at their highest level of ability. The term 'tactical athlete' refers to those professions who have to use their bodies while serving others; some days tactical athletes may be required to operate a high pressure hose, while on others they may be required to remove a 300 pound person from a car wreck and on other they may have to scramble up hills to create a defensive fire break. Over the past number of years an entire field of study has developed around helping tactical athletes prepare for the ever-changing demands of their jobs. Dr. Jay Dawes is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University who conducts research on and consults with law enforcement and first responders. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Dawes talks about how the field of strength and conditioning has evolved to include tactical athletes, how they should prepare for the demands of their jobs and shares insights that he has learned from his years of conducting research on these high performing individuals. This is an informative and engaging discussion that will have you thinking differently about those who puts their lives on the line to protect and serve. To learn more about Dr. Dawes, visit his online office here: https://education.okstate.edu/departments-programs/kinesiology-applied-health-recreation/faculty-staff.html To learn about training high performance athletes, pick up a copy of Dr. Dawes' book: Developing Agility and Quickness, 2nd edition: https://amzn.to/3hkJQjw or To learn more about how to use a TRX Suspension Trainer, order his book: Complete Guide to TRX Suspension Training: https://amzn.to/2UlYm1z https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past 20 years a whole new category of fitness has evolved: conditioning programs that meet the specific needs of military and first responders. Other than the fitness requirements to get hired, many departments did not have specific fitness protocols and the employees were left to working out on their own, often following bodybuilding programs that did not adequately prepare their bodies for the physical demands of their job. September 11, 2001 identified a need for first responders to possess a high state of fitness to handle any challenge they might face in the line of duty. In response hundreds of millions of dollars of federal aid was made available to help fire departments update their exercise protocols. In addition, after almost two decades of continuous combat operations, much of it in urban environments, most of the branches of the military have changed the way they physically and mentally prepare for operating in the field. The fact is that whether fighting a fire, working a car accident, dealing with an aggressive criminal or conducting combat operations in an urban environment, first responders and military personnel are often required to move like athletes so they should be doing exercise programs that will prepare them for the demands of their job. Over the past decade or so, exercise programs for military and first responders have evolved to help these individuals train like the athletes that they are; this Quick Fit Tip introduces you to exercise for the tactical athlete, a brand new, and essential, category of fitness.  Read the blog 7 Fitness Tips for Tactical Athletes HERE: https://www.acefitness.org/education-and-resources/professional/expert-articles/6956/7-fitness-tips-for-first-responders/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, consistent exercise is important, but the quickest way to get the results you want from your workouts is training like an athlete. No, that doesn't mean doing endless sprints or shuttle runs until you drop, but it DOES mean taking an intelligent approach to your workouts and learning how to properly use intensity to make your muscles stronger. The role of a strength and conditioning coach is to help athletes improve their fitness so they can stay injury-free for the competitive demands of their particular sport. Applying the same mindset to your workouts means following training programs that can help you to optimize your ability to enjoy your favorite activities while minimizing the risk of injury. Tony Gentilcore is a strength coach in Boston who helps his clients learn how to use fitness to achieve their best life. On this episode, recorded live at Tony's fitness studio, we talk about how to design the workouts that can maximize strength while minimizing injury. This conversation will provide great insights and information on how strength training like an athlete can help improve your quality of life. Read Tony's entertaining and, more importantly, educational blog here: https://tonygentilcore.com https://petemccallfitness.com Join the mailing list to get a free chapter and workout from my book, Smarter Workouts Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the greatest things about exercise is the power that it has to change lives. Yes, looking good is important, but having the health, strength and ability to enjoy life and do all of your favorite activities, or fall in love with new ones, is even more important. Vance Hinds is an attorney from Texas who used to weigh 475 pounds; like many people he struggled with the ability to stay on an exercise program until one day he finally 'flipped the switch' and made his health a priority in his life. Vance decided that one word would guide his mission to improve his health and 3 1/2 years later he has made remarkable progress; in fact, Vance's journey has created such tremendous results that he has become a social media influencer and has recently written a 90-day Exercise Journal to help others change their lives. On this episode of All About Fitness, Vance shares what motivated him to change his life and the one word that has made all of the difference. Be ready to be inspired on how you can use exercise to change your life! Use Vance's experience to start your own life-changing journey with his 90-day workout journal https://amzn.to/3j6siZY Let Vance inspire you through one of his social media channels: Instagram: @Vance_hinds Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/doghouse15151515 Twitter: @Vance_hinds https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life happens; it can be vey easy to become caught up in the demands of job and family and overlook little things like health and fitness. On this second Quick Fit Tip related to men's health, I share the results of my recent physical and, more importantly, talk about some of the changes I am making as a result. On this episode of All About Fitness, I share my experience to help you gain some important insights on action steps that you can take to improve your health. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic Anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the game of life, it's not how you start, it's how you finish that really matters. Ron Williams overcame a challenging start to his life to go on to become an accomplished bodybuilder. A multiple winner of the Mr. Natural Olympia and Mr. Natural Universe titles, Ron achieved phenomenal success without having to resort to to the use of performance enhancing drugs. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ron is no longer a competitive bodybuilder but he is a non-denominational minister so that he can share his positive outlook and impressive energy with as many people as possible. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ron shares his motivational story about how he overcame multiple challenges in his life to become a success when many would have relegated him to a life of repetitive failure. Warning: be prepared for a dose of positive enthusiasm that will motivate you to live your best life. Learn more about Ron Williams and how he stays in amazing shape as he approaches his 60s: https://www.rwchampionlife.com Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 TREAT YOURSELF! To a week at the Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa, I'll be there the week of September 18, 2021 to teach workouts and give lectures from my books, Smarter Workouts and Ageless Intensity, so you can learn the types of workouts that can enhance your quality of life. https://rancholapuerta.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl https://petemccallfitness.com - join the mailing list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a man becomes a husband and father it can be easy to become so focused on work in order to provide for the family that things like health and wellness take a backseat. Unfortunately in many cases it's not until a catastrophic health event like the diagnosis of a disease or a heart attack that a man realizes that he has overlooked his health. In some cases it is possible to avoid a disease by adopting healthier lifestyle habits, unfortunately in many cases there is not a chance to make a change and the result is an early death. Dr. Anthony Balduzzi lost his father at a young age, but he took that experience and turned it into the motivation to focus his life on helping others improve their health, first by becoming a doctor, then by starting the Fit Father Project and the Fit Mother Project so he could help as many people as possible. The Fit Father and Fit Mother Projects are online communities where people can learn how to make healthier life decisions. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Balduzzi shares about how the loss of his father motivated him to help others avoid the same tragedy. We talk about the mindset required to make health a priority in all aspects of your life and Dr. Balduzzi shares what he has learned from the participants in the Fit Father and Mother Projects that could help you to live a healthier life. This is an uplifting and motivational conversation about how to live your best life so that you can enjoy it with the ones you love. Learn more about the information and programs available through the Fit Father Project: https://www.fitfatherproject.com/ FOLLOW THIS LINK TO THE FIT FATHER PROJECT YOUTUBE CHANNEL so you can learn valuable health information that could save your life. Follow the Fit Father Project Instagram feed: @FitFatherProject TREAT YOURSELF! To a week at the Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa, I'll be there the week of September 18, 2021 to teach workouts and give lectures from my books, Smarter Workouts and Ageless Intensity, so you can learn the types of workouts that can enhance your quality of life. https://rancholapuerta.com GET RELIEF from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 https://petemccallfitness.com sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts along with information that can help you to extend your lifespan. Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Approximately 60% of American adults live with some kind of chronic health condition. Many diseases like diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and obesity are preventable with healthy lifestyle choices like exercise and good nutrition. However, even if you workout regularly and watch what you eat, it's still important to make your health a priority. June is Men's Health month and this quick fit tip provides some ideas and insights on what you can do to improve all aspects of your health. Not only can healthy lifestyle choices help you to avoid disease, they can also enhance your quality of life as well as extend your lifespan; this Quick Fit Tip provides a few simple ways that you can achieve those outcomes. CLICK HERE TO Listen to the interview with Ebenezer Samual, the Fitness Editor for Men's Health magazine https://traffic.megaphone.fm/GLSS3596847405.mp3 TREAT YOURSELF! To a week at the Rancho La Puerta Resort and Spa, I'll be there the week of September 18, 2021 to teach workouts and give lectures from my books, Smarter Workouts and Ageless Intensity, so you can learn the types of workouts that can enhance your quality of life. https://rancholapuerta.com Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 https://petemccallfitness.com sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter from Smarter Workouts along with information that can help you to extend your lifespan. Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Dynamic anatomy; $29 Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A healthy diet for an active body needs ALL macronutrients, specifically: protein for tissue repair, healthy fat to support physiological functions and carbohydrates to provide energy for high-intensity activities as well as supporting muscle growth. Food is fuel for your body; if you like to exercise and being physically active then you need the proper nutrition so that your body can perform its best while you're enjoying your favorite activities. With so much mis-information about fad diets and which foods are best for you it's hard to know where to go or who to trust for advice. Angie Asche, RDN is a sports and performance dietitian who started Eleat Sports Nutrition to provide her clients with evidence-based nutrition advice so that they can function at their highest level of performance. Whether you want to lose weight, add lean muscle mass, train for an athletic competition or to simply look better in your bathing suit, what you eat makes a big difference in the results you get from your workouts.  Angie wrote the book, Fuel Your Body: How to Cook and Eat for Optimal Performance to help readers learn how to identify the best nutrition for their needs. On this episode of All About Fitness, Angie discusses why it's so important to get nutrition from credible sources, provides important insights on the proper nutrition for different fitness goals and shares time-saving strategies for how to eat healthy with a busy schedule. Purchase your copy of Fuel Your Body by clicking this link: https://amzn.to/2RUtfcB Visit Angie's website: https://www.eleatnutrition.com Order your copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 https://petemccallfitness.com Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alcohol, drugs, gambling. shopping, sex and food are all known addictions; however one category is missing - that of processed food. Yes, that's right, not just food but processed food. Many processed foods have been chemically engineered to have the same effect on your brain as drugs like cocaine or heroin. It's important to realize that if you find yourself craving processed foods that is NOT a mistake because there is a multi-billion dollar industry working against you. Dr. Joan Ifland studies how processed food is engineered to cause addiction and, more importantly, what you can do to break that addiction. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Ifland talks about how processed food manufacturers follow the practices of the tobacco industry to get you addicted to low cost, calorically-dense food lacking any real nutritional value. You will learn steps you can take to beat that addiction and use nutrition to move towards better health. Follow this link to order a copy of Dr. Ifland's book, Processed Food Addiction Visit Dr. Ifland's website: https://www.drjoanifland.com Visit Dr. Ifland's online community to beat addiction to processed food: https://www.foodaddictionreset.com/homepage   Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process https://www.amazon.com/Ageless-Intensity-High-Intensity-Workouts-Process/dp/1718200757/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=ageless+intensity&qid=1623951144&sr=8-2 Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8   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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9fitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book    Catch the video version of this podcast on the All About Fitness Podcast channel on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkSEaOx8uEBksDjvcVjnizg   Follow the @AllAboutFitnessPodcast feed on Instagram!     www.petemccallfitness.com - sign up for the mailing list to receive a free chapter and workout from Smarter Workouts AND be eligible to be invited to FREE HIIT at Home workouts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The purpose of a business is to generate a profit by delivering a product or service to customers. The primary business model of the fitness industry is based on collecting monthly membership dues to have access to a facility to use the equipment and/or take instructor-led exercise classes. Because the membership model can provide a consistent revenue stream, over the past 15 years or so private equity and finance groups have become more involved in the fitness industry. One result of the 08-09 recession that disrupted financial markets is that fitness operations became viewed as businesses that could generate consistent revenue even in tough times.  Pete Moore is the founder of Integrity Square, a firm that connects entrepreneurs with capital resources to expand and grow their business. Pete discusses the strength of fitness as a business, identifies different ways that investors look at opportunities in the fitness industry and discusses how the post-COVID future of fitness could evolve. Look into the future by understanding the finance of fitness on this episode of All About Fitness. To learn about the finance of the HALO industry (which includes fitness) listen to Pete Moore's HALO Talks podcast: https://www.halotalks.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insanity = Repeating the same thing over and over yet expecting different results. The longer you follow an exercise program, the greater the risk of a plateau. Periodization refers to a structured program that alternates between periods of high, moderate and low intensity exercise in order to maximize the benefits of rest and recovery. Learn how periodization can benefit you; top performance coaches use periodization to help athletes prepare for competition, if it works for them, it will work for you!  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where's your favorite place to exercise? Yes, a hard workout with friends at the gym can make you feel great, but when was the last time you took the time to get out in nature and use that as your gym? Not just exercising outside, but getting off the grid and out into real nature? Melanie Webb is a personal trainer with a background in biology who grew up exploring the wilderness of Utah with her family. Melanie specializes in taking her clients outside to leverage the power of nature and has written about the benefits in her book, Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym. On this episode of All About Fitness, Melanie talks about her journey from personal trainer to adventure guide and describes the emotional and physical benefits of outdoor exercise. This is a fascinating and insightful conversation that will help you to appreciate the role that nature should play in your exercise routine.  Order a copy of Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym Here: https://amzn.to/3uDxztT Learn more about Melanie Webb HERE: https://webbwell.com/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The old proverb, "Necessity is the mother of invention" accurately sums up how Sarah Bowmar has evolved from a young woman interested in working out to being on stage as a fitness competitor to promoting fitness programs on social media to starting a supplement company with her husband, Bowmar Nutrition. Throughout her career in fitness, Sarah has learned how to grow and evolve with emerging technology that allows her to promote her products by communicating directly with her clients. In a year of major changes, Sarah's life experienced one of the most important ones possible with the arrival of her daughter.  On this special Mother's Day episode of All About Fitness, Sarah talks about how her career has grown from influencer to business owner, what it takes to start a brand new supplement company that stands out in a crowded market and shares how she makes time for her family, business, various charities as well as her own personal workouts. This is an engaging and motivational conversation with an emerging leader of the fitness industry.  To learn more about Sarah and Bowmar Nutrition: https://bowmarnutrition.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The more that researchers study sleep, the more they learn about how important it is for optimal health. In a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers observed that adults between the ages of 50 and 70 who average less than 6 hours of sleep per night had a 30% HIGHER risk of developing dementia and losing cognitive function. This Quick Fit Tip reviews the research and provides insights about why proper sleep is such an important part of a healthy lifestyle.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are all sorts of gimmicks and fads that are marketed as nutrition solutions for rapid weight loss or muscle growth. Don't be misled by any of that hype, because it is the fuel for how your body functions, proper nutrition is essential for optimal health. Your body needs ALL macronutrients: protein, fat AND carbohydrates. This Quick Fit Tip is a reminder of some basic nutrition information so that you can have the proper fuel for your body as you enjoy your favorite warm weather activities.  Order. your copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process; https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl https://petemccallfitness.com Join the mailing list to get a chapter from Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time the prevailing thought was that athletes should AVOID lifting weights because adding muscle would reduce their athletic ability which explains why football players had two-a-day practices and baseball players had spring training; they had to get in playing shape for their respective sports. Now in 2021 most high school athletes receive better strength and conditioning coaching than pro and collegiate athletes did as recently as the 1990s. Bobby Congalton is a founders of 1RM Performance, an athletic conditioning facility located in sunny, suburban San Diego. Bobby applies the science of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization to first help his athletes move better; and once they move better he uses the conjugated method of training to help them become stronger and more explosive. The results are amazing; Bobby has helped a number of athletes progress from playing in high school to competing on a college team. In addition, he has helped some make the transition to playing at the professional level. On this episode of All About Fitness, Bobby talks about how he uses the conjugated method help his athletes succeed and his secret for identifying whether or not an athlete has what it takes to compete at the highest level of his or her sport.   Learn more about 1RM Performance: http://www.1rmperformance.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular physical activity is essential for optimal health, especially for children who crave activity. Exercise is physical activity for a purpose, while general physical activity includes all of the daily tasks related to living such as walking to the store, taking the stairs or doing yard work. Even though modern technology has sought to remove the need to be physically active, there are still opportunities to build daily habits around physical activity. Katy Bowman is a biomechanist, the author of Move Your DNA and a public speaker; in her latest book, Grow Wild, she presents a number of different solutions to help the whole family move towards better health by adding more activity to daily habits. Katy joins this episode of All About Fitness to talk about how the lack of movement affects us both physically and mentally and provides solutions for how we can stack more activity into our life. Learn how adding more activity can enhance your life and what you can do to achieve that on this episode of the All About Fitness podcast.  Help your family achieve optimal health, order a copy of Grow Wild: https://amzn.to/3wGp2bc Move your DNA - learn about the health benefits of movement: https://amzn.to/3fRPLeg Visit Katy's website: https://www.nutritiousmovement.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness is having the ability to do what you want to do when you want to do. Aging happens to everyone but consistent exercise, along with other healthy habits, like good nutrition and sleep, can slow down the effects of time. No matter how old you are right now, tomorrow you will be one day older; but don't worry, staying fit will give you the freedom to enjoy all of your favorite activities as you age. Exercise can help manage the aging process and All About Fitness is here to teach you how to do that. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Fitch is a movement coach and personal trainer who realized that while lifting weights can build a strong body, too much could cause injuries. In an effort to find a way to strength train with a lower risk of injury, Mike began experimenting with different types of bodyweight exercises. Starting with gymnastics and evolving into parkour, hand balancing and even break dancing, he ultimately developed a method of bodyweight exercise based on how animals move, hence the name Animal Flow. Flow refers to a psychological state where you are immersed in an activity and focused only on the present moment which is a perfect name for a challenging system of exercise using only bodyweight movements. On this episode of All About Fitness, Mike shares the story of how he created Animal Flow, discusses the benefits of bodyweight exercise and identifies ways that you can start moving towards a healthier, stronger body. This is an educational and engaging discussion that will have you rethinking how you move when you exercise. Learn more about Mike Fitch and Animal Flow: https://animalflow.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness can happen anywhere there is space to move. Brandon Wagner and Marc Coronel are personal trainers from Tucson, AZ and Las Vegas, NV, respectively; they are also master trainers, educators who travel the world to teach other personal trainers how to design the workout programs that produce results! On this episode, Brandon and Marc share the solutions they used to stay fit while gyms were closed. In addition, we talk about how to take your fitness to the next level, where you do that is up to you.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From improving health to burning calories to growing muscle to slowing down the aging process, exercise provides many important benefits. However, there is not one single type of workout that you should be doing, rather, performing a variety of different activities can be the best way to achieve the results that you want from your fitness routine. This Quick Fit Tip will provide you with a number of creative fitness solutions that can make your next workout more fun as well as effective!  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fitness lifestyle that began in the U.S. has grown to all parts of the globe; from Manhattan to Moscow to Manila, customers flock to gyms and studios in pursuit of sculpted bodies. Jack Thomas grew up in the U.K. and ended up in Bangkok where he opened BASE, a fitness studio. Jack also hosts the Fitness Business Asia podcast and on this episode he shares how the past year has impacted fitness operations in other parts of the world. Learn important insights into the international economics of fitness.  The next time you're in Bangkok, visit BASE: https://basebangkok.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Kaatsu Method, also known as vascular occlusion, uses pressure bands worn during exercise to cause blood flow restriction which stimulates rapid muscle growth. Dr. Jim Stray-Gundersen is a medical doctor and exercise physiologist who has been very involved in the US Olympic training program for a number of years. Dr. Stray-Gundersen has developed the BStrong brand of BFR bands to help athletes and exercise enthusiasts experience rapid muscle growth without having to spend hours pumping iron. Dr. Stray-Gundersen joins me to talk about how he discovered blood flow restriction, how it can help promote muscle growth without a lot of damage to the body and how you can use it to supercharge your fitness results. You will learn all about one of the most effective way to get results with a safe method of hacking exercise on this episode of the All About Fitness podcast. Learn more about BStrong bands and order a set here: https://bstrong.training https://petemccallfitness.com Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 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 the muscles of your core work as a single unit and identifies the most effective exercises for making them stronger. https://amzn.to/3VL3EOp 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 Exercise for the Fountain of Youth This e-book explains the role that exercise plays in reversing many of the effects of the aging process and provides a simple, easy-to-follow workout program that can help you to use exercise to extend your lifespan. The prequel to Ageless Intensity. https://amzn.to/3gVRcg9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the course of the aging process, the human body can lose up to 10% of muscle mass per decade but strength training can slow down this muscle loss. Robert Linkul is a personal trainer who helps his older adult clients add muscle and become stronger as they age. On this episode, Robert discusses the benefits of strength training for slowing down aging and shares some remarkable success stories from his clients. This is an educational conversation about the benefits of strength training at any age. Learn more about Robert Linkul and his Training the Older Adult system here: https://www.trainingtheolderadult.com https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lis Halfpapp and Fred Devito teach barre, an exercise format featuring light weights and bodyweight movements to produce tremendous results. This episode features co-host Tricia Murphy Madden and discusses a method of exercise that can help maintain optimal health well into the later years. Lis and Fred are in their 60s with energy levels and appearance that surpasses fitness instructors many years younger. This is a fascinating conversation about the benefits of exercise throughout the aging process. Workout with Fred and Lis or learn more about barre exercise: https://www.corebarrefit.com/ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aging happens, there is nothing that can be done to stop or reverse the passage of time; HOWEVER, regular exercise could help slow the aging process allowing us to maintain optimal health well into our later years. Dr. Norman Lazarus is a MD and PhD who researches exercise and aging, on this episode he shares what he has learned from studying master's athletes, how their exercise programs affect the way they age and how you can apply that information to your life. Learn how exercise can help you maintain your health span into your 80s and beyond: https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Daniel Levitin was a musician who earned a PhD in cognitive psychology and became an expert in neuroscience; his book, Successful Aging, reviews how the body changes over the course of the aging process and identifies what we can do to extend our health span. On this episode, Dr. Levitin talks about his book as well as sharing key insights on what each of us can do to enhance and extend our quality of life. You will learn techniques that could help you to add years of optimal health to your life. Order a copy of Dr. Levitin's book, Successful Aging: https://amzn.to/2SHLWjz https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chronological aging is the length of time that you have been alive and began the moment you were born. Biological aging refers to the normal degradation of cells, tissues and organs that occurs as a result of the passage of time. Successful aging is aging free from disease and with optimal levels of cognitive and physical function. This Quick Fit Tip explains the role that exercise plays in achieving successful aging.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Paleo diet is based on how our hunter-gatherer ancestors ate as they roamed the land looking for sustenance, but is it right for the 21st century? Dr. Herman Pontzer is a professor at Duke University who studies how the human metabolism varies among different peoples around the globe and wrote the book, Burn which looks how our metabolism has evolved and works in today's modern society. On this episode, Dr. Pontzer talks about his research and discusses how your metabolism actually functions. Order a copy of Dr. Pontzer's book, Burn: New Research Blows the Lid Off How we Really Burn Calories, Lose Weight and Stay Healthy: https://amzn.to/3pa54D9 https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fat is an essential component of our bodies and could be considered an organ. Yes, having too much fat could be bad for you and cause disease, but your body does need some fat to control many essential functions. Dr. Sylvia Tara has her PhD in Biochemistry and wanted to know why it could be so difficult to eliminate unwanted fat from the body; the result was her book: The Secret Life of Fat. On this episode, Dr. Tara discusses her research into fat, what she learned and what it means for your health. Order a copy of Dr. Tara's book, The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body's Least Understood Organ and What that Means for You: https://amzn.to/3vz6KbD https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katee Sackhoff is an actress known for her commitment to her craft which includes looking great on camera. It takes a tremendous amount of work and dedication to achieve the appearance required to land top roles. On this episode, Katee shares how she got started in acting, why she loves to exercise, her experience with a Spartan Race and the motivation behind her YouTube channel. This is a fascinating discussion with a popular actresses about how she uses fitness to prepare for the demands of her job. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gunnar Peterson is a personal trainer and strength coach who works with high profile clients whose time is money. He applies the science of exercise to create time-efficient workouts that produce results for his clients. On this episode, Gunnar talks about how he designs the exercise programs for the bodies seen on movie and television screens all over the world; he also shares how to be more efficient with your workouts. This a fast-paced conversation about the workout methods that produce A-list bodies.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Success requires hard work, the ability to network with others and timing. Shannon Fable has had many roles over the course of her fitness industry career: instructor, program director, presenter, business owner, board chairperson and consultant. On this episode, Shannon talks about her career growth, how to move to the next level of responsibility and offers suggestions for managing your career so that you can achieve a level of success no matter what field you are in. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From lifting heavy weights to running for incredible distances we are constantly pushing the limits of what the human body can do. In his book Endure, journalist Alex Hutchinson explores the science of endurance training, documenting how scientists and athletes are working together to explore the outer limits of human performance. On this throwback episode he discusses how science is studying the human body to help athletes improve their ability to perform, compete and set new records. Order a copy of Alex's book, Endure: Mind, Body and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance: https://amzn.to/34uIHPj https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For years the belief was that high intensity interval training (HIIT) was too intense for the average individual, however, HIIT has become a popular fitness trend. Dr. Martin Gibala was one of the first researchers to study the health benefits of HIIT. Dr. Gibala's work on the benefits of HIIT for non-athletes is one reason why it has become a mainstay of fitness programs; on this episode he discusses the origins of HIIT and shares how to get a great workout with only one minute of high intensity exercise. Learn how to do more exercise in less time, order a copy of Dr. Gibala's book, The One Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit that's Smarter, Faster, Shorter: https://amzn.to/3yM1KCH https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which do you think would provide better results from a workout? 30 minutes of running on a treadmill at a steady pace, OR running on a treadmill as fast as possible for 20 seconds, taking a 10 second break and repeating 7 more times for a total of 4 minutes? High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular trend because it can deliver results in a short period of time. This Quick Fit Tip reviews 7 benefits of HIIT and discusses a few different ways that you could apply it to your workout programs!  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Playing a sport at the professional level requires motivation, drive, and a commitment to fitness. Marcelis Branch finished his college football career by being named first team all-conference; the result was being invited to try out for the NFL. Over the past few years Marcelis has spent time with different pro football teams and shares his experience of life as an undrafted free agent, what it takes to make a team and how much off-field preparation goes into every sixty-minute game of pro football. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most important benefits from regular exercise is its ability to improve your sex life! Increasing aerobic capacity and adding muscle can help to enhance your performance for intercourse. Dr. Debby Herbenick, a Professor of Sexual Health at Indiana University and the author of the book, Coregasm, shares how regular exercise can support a healthy and active sex life. This is a stimulating and arousing discussion about the connection between your exercise habits and the ability to have great sex. Learn how exercise can enhance your sex life with Dr. Herbenick's book, The Coregasm Workout: The Revolutionary Method of Better Sex Through Exercise: https://amzn.to/3uFiOHm https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise. Nutrition. Sleep. Meditation. Are all components of health and wellness, but what about sex? Does sexual intercourse play a role in supporting optimal health and wellness and if so, how? Dr. Diana Hoppe is a physician, board-certified OBGYN who specializes in women's health and author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You. Dr. Hoppe shares insights from her book on the role that sex plays in a relationship and offers suggestions for what you can do to enhance the quality of your sex life!  Order a copy of Dr. Hoppe's book, Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You: https://amzn.to/3fwfU31 https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The components of wellness include: exercise, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness and sex. Yes, that's right, sex is an important component of achieving and maintaining optimal health. You can crush your workouts, dial in your nutrition, get great sleep every night, but admit it, it's not until you're having great sex that you're feeling your absolute best. Learn how sex can help support optimal health as well as a few ways that you might be able to deepen your connection with that special someone. https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Stuart McGill spent more than 30 years researching the human spine and has developed the exercise techniques that could help you to eliminate pain so you can enjoy ALL of your favorite activities. On this episode, Dr. McGill identifies possible origins of back pain and discusses the benefits of strength training for reducing pain. This is an educational discussion with one of the leading experts in the world on the subject of strength training for the core.  Learn how to strength your core with one of Dr. McGill's books: Back Mechanic: https://amzn.to/3p6xeiy The Gift of Injury (with Powerlifter Brian Carroll): https://amzn.to/3uxOuOJ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explosive strength training with barbells and kettlebells can provide numerous benefits and could produce the results that you want BUT you have to know how to do them correctly. Rebecca Rouse is a personal trainer who wants to share the benefits of weight lifting with others. On this episode, Rebecca shares why she loves lifting heavy things and provides insights on the benefits of strength training. This is an informative and fast-paced discussion with an up-and-coming leader of the fitness industry.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Athleticism is a combination of precision, grace, timing and coordination. As an athlete, Ashley Sebera was competitive gymnast, a professional fitness competitor and is now known as Dana Brooke, one of the Divas of the WWE. On this episode, Ashley talks about how she works out to excel as a WWE wrestler and the role the crowd plays in motivating her to perform her best. This is a lively, engaging and insightful conversation with one of the most dynamic and athletic stars of professional wrestling.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hypertrophy is the technical term for increasing muscle size and is the main reason for lifting weights. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld has spent most of his career studying the science of muscle hypertrophy and has literally written the book on the subject. On this episode we talk about his research, what caused him to change his understanding and discuss the exercise techniques that could stimulate the muscle growth you want from your workouts. This is a fascinating conversation on how exercise changes the body. Learn the science of how your muscles grow, order a copy of Dr. Schoenfeld's book: Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy: https://amzn.to/3i1yMZB https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-and-e-book-bundle-copy Learn how your muscles and fascia function as an integrated system to move your body along with how to design the most effective exercise programs for the core, legs, inner thighs, shoulders AND glutes. 0.2 CECs - ACE, NASM and AFAA Dynamic anatomy e-book; $7 Learn how your muscles and fascia work to move your body. dynamic-anatomy-how-your-body-moves-during-exercise Exercise program design for the fountain of youth; $49 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth Learn the science of how exercise can burn fat, build muscle AND slow down the aging process, includes workout programs to help you find your fountain of youth. 0.3 ACE, 0.4 NASM and 4 AFAA Exercise for the Fountain of Youth e-book; $7 Learn how exercise can help you to slow aging and find your fountain of youth. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-e-book Total Body Core Training; $67 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/total-body-core-training-continuing-education-program-for-fitness-professionals Learn the science of exercise program design and how to build a stronger body by first creating the foundation of a strong core. The course includes a progressively challenging exercise program that will keep you working out all year long. 0.4 ACE, 0.5 NASM and 5 AFAA CECs Functional Core Training; $7 Explains how to build a strong body starting with your core muscles. https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/allaboutfitness/functional-core-training-e-book Glute Reboot; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/glute-reboot-all-about-exercise-for-the-glutes An online course in collaboration with Master Trainer Abbie Appel; learn how the muscles of the gluteal complex work as well as a number of effective exercises to help them function (and look) better 0.2 ACE, NASM and AFAA CECs - $29 Bundle: Functional Core Training, Dynamic Anatomy and Exercise for the Fountain of Youth; $17 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/e-book-bundle-exercise-for-the-fountain-of-youth-functional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why bodybuilders and powerlifters look so different? Bodybuilders have large, well-defined muscles while powerlifters are often extremely strong but lack the same definition as their sculpted counterparts. The fact is that not all strength training is the same; this Quick Fit Tip reviews the different outcomes of strength training and provides suggestions for how to use them so you can achieve an optimal level of fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magazines are a great resource for learning how to exercise, however some provide helpful, evidence-based guidance while others are full of ads for supplements. Ebenezer Samuel liked to exercise which led him to a career as a sports reporter, however, he found himself drawn to his passion for fitness and now he is the Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. On this episode, Ebenezer shares how he turned his hobby into his career and discusses the trends that will shape fitness in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 3 laws of physics: Inertia - a body at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force; Force = Mass x Acceleration; and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. These apply to strength training: a weight remains at rest until acted upon by a force. Muscles generate the force to move a weight. The act of lifting weights can improve muscle strength and appearance. Learn the benefits of strength training and how to add it to your workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's kick off 2021 with the OFFICIAL historian of the All About Fitness podcast, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, an Associate Professor of History who studies contemporary American history with an emphasis on how fitness impacts society. We discuss how the fitness industry is adapting to the current pandemic and the ways that we'll be sweating in 2021 and beyond. This is an enlightening discussion that will have you thinking about ways that you could be doing fitness differently in the coming year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year, that means it's time to set some new fitness goals. Goals can help you stay focused; on this episode you'll learn some great insights on how to set practical goals. Goals should get you out of your comfort zone so you can make some desired changes, BUT they should also be realistic and relevant for your lifestyle. Remember, once you set a goal, create an action plan for how you will achieve that goal. You will learn actionable steps to help you make 2021 your healthiest year yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can not out-train a bad diet and abs are built in the kitchen. Learning about the science of nutrition could help you to identify a diet that meets your specific needs. Dr. Tim Noakes is a South African doctor who advocates diets that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates. Originally recorded in 2017, on this episode Dr. Noakes discusses the benefits of high fat and low carb diets; this riveting discussion about the science of nutrition will have you thinking twice about your current diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the top fitness trends that will be making you sweat in 2021. The pandemic has disrupted the fitness industry, on this episode you will learn how the industry is adapting. The most important change is that because exercise enhances our immunity, it will become an integral component of preventative health care. We won't just be working out to look better, but to achieve and maintain optimal health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a fitness instructor SOUNDS glamorous, who wouldn't want to become famous for helping celebrities develop the hot bodies that get them multi-million dollar roles? Kira Stokes is a popular trainer on Instagram who has an A-list clientele, however, she started her career working on a gym floor in a health club. This rerun, from 2017, provides an in-depth look at one of the most successful personal trainers so you can understand the amount of work and dedication it takes to become a fitness celebrity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This rerun is two interviews with strength coach Mike Boyle, edited into one double-length episode. Coach Boyle has helped college and pro athletes succeed at the highest levels of their sports; we talk about: the best ways to train kids so they can become successful athletes, how the industry should be developing new professionals and why it's perfectly okay to change your mind and admit you were wrong. This is a lively discussion with one of strength and conditioning's most recognized leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise causes a complex series of reactions involving hormones that can either burn fat or build muscle. On this rerun episode from 2017, Fabio Comana, a professor at San Diego State University, reviews the science of how exercise changes your body. Get ready for a deep dive into the science of exercise physiology, the good news is that, unlike the students in Fabio's classes, you will NOT be tested on this information. Listen to the post-show wrap-up to learn how to apply this info to your own workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the most effective way to burn calories for weight loss? Can exercising early in the morning help burn more fat? How can you influence the hormones that burn fat? Originally recorded in 2016, this flashback episode is all about the science of metabolism: how your body converts food into energy, featuring Fabio Comana, a professor at San Diego State University. This is a fascinating discussion that will help you learn how to use nutrition and exercise to get results from your workouts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormones influence a number of different cellular functions, however, they only interact with specific receptor sites. Hormones control physiological functions including: energy metabolism - i.e. burning fat, reproductive processes, mental state and muscle growth, specifically muscle protein synthesis. This Quick Fit Tip helps you to understand how exercise influences the hormones that control physiological functions so you can identify the best exercises for your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Holiday season is upon us which means two very important things: a chance to slow down from the usual frantic pace of life to spend time with loved ones and close family AND the insanity of 2020 is almost behind us. I love giving gifts, I find the process of picking out gifts somewhat intimidating which is why my colleague Tricia & I put together the 4th Annual All About Fitness Holiday Fit Gift Guide to help you find that special something for the special someone in your life who loves to sweat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeMarcus Ware was a 1st round NFL draft pick who went on to help win Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos; now that he has retired, he has opened 3Volt Fitness, a studio in Texas where he shares his passion for fitness with his clients. On this episode, DeMarcus shares his story of making it to the NFL, provides insights on the amount of off-field work that goes into being a professional athlete and talks about his passion for helping others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time that you set a goal that pushed you out of your comfort zone? In addition to working in many roles in the fitness industry, Shana Verstegen is a mother of two young boys (3 if you include her husband) who uses competitions to help her focus on her fitness; on this episode she shares how she prepared for a fitness competition while managing a business and family during the pandemic. Be prepared to entertained and inspired on this episode of the All About Fitness podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you did something that frightened you? Doing something scary can get us out of our comfort zone which is where real change and growth takes place. This Quick Fit Tip discusses the benefits of fear and what that can mean for your fitness program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sleep can improve your ability to function on the field or in the office; getting better sleep can help you to achieve optimal performance. Matteo Franceschetti was an avid athlete who realized the power of sleep to help human performance and started EightSleep, a technology company to improve the way we sleep. Tracking your health data while you sleep can ensure that you are getting the best results from your down time. Get ready for an engaging discussion on how sleep can optimize your performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Buultjens had a challenging start to life but turned things around thanks to his adoptive parents AND his love of riding BMX bikes. John shares his story of going from juvenile detention to working for one of the top bicycle companies in the BMX industry. This episode will give you ideas for how to get your kids away from video games and help them create a lifelong passion with physical activity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Dorian Yates shares what motivated him to train, how his commitment to education allowed him to become on of the sport's elite and how he has evolved his approach towards exercise over the course of the aging process. It's a fascinating discussion with one of bodybuilding's all time greats about how to maintain your strength and fitness no matter what age you are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nutrition, exercise and sleep are the key components of optimal health. A lack of quality sleep can affect your physical performance; being sleep deprived could cause you to overeat or drive like you're under the influence. Dr. Craig Heller, a professor at Stanford University and an advisor for EightSleep, discusses the biological reasons of why the body needs sleep and offers suggestions for how you can achieve a great night's sleep every night. This is a fascinating discussion about the science of sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What to know any easy, painless, calorie-free way to boost the results from your workouts? GET MORE SLEEP! This Quick Fit Tip identifies top benefits of sleep that could help improve your health and fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From your feelings to your fitness, your gut has trillions of cells in the microbiome that can influence how your body functions. Dr. Sara Bird is a molecular microbiologist who studies the gut microbiome. Dr. Bird shares why we should pay attention to the microbiome and how learning more about it, like how to influence it through nutrition and exercise, can help to achieve optimal health and performance. On this episode you will learn all about how you can use science to live your best life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart watches and heart-rate monitors can tell you how fast your heart is beating while you exercise. Rings and mattresses can monitor your quality of sleep. These devices link to apps on your phone allowing you to record the results of your workouts. How we exercise and, more importantly, how we recover from exercise can have a significant effect on how we age. This Quick Fit Tip discusses the benefits of monitoring health data and what that means for helping you mitigate the effects of the aging process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human body has numerous joints which must work as an integrated system in order for you to experience pain-free movement. Dr. Skylar Pond is a Chiropractic Sports Physician who helps everyone from MMA athletes to housewives move better. Dr. Pond not only has the skills to fix the human spine but he is an athlete at heart so he understands the importance of pain-free movement; on this episode, he shares how chiropractic care along with exercise could help you to achieve optimal performance in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Jen Esquer is a physical therapist known as @DocJenFit on Instagram who posts numerous workout solutions for mobility to help you improve your ability to move so that you can go out and enjoy your favorite activities. On this episode, Doc Jen shares how she develops the movement solutions that keep you injury-free, in addition, she talks about the benefits of play and why we all need to do something a little bit scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Change is the only constant in life." Josey Greenwell is currently a Lead Instructor for Barry's Bootcamp, but that was not his intended career path. Josey began the journey to be a musician but instead found fitness. Josey has returned to music and is now releasing the album City Games. On this episode, Josey shares his story of how he became a fitness instructor and what making music means to him. This is a fun conversation about how to make the best out of the constant change that defines life.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

This Quick Fit Tip identifies top benefits of cardio training, some are well known while others may be more obscure but of great importance. You'll learn all about why you should be doing your cardio in less than 15 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Danielle Martin is an empowerment and mindset coach; on this episode she offers some suggestions on how you can approach challenges in your life so they become distant memories in the rearview mirror instead of obstacles keeping you from your goals. WARNING: this episode is full of motivational insights that could change your life!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gunnar Peterson is a Beverly Hills, CA-based personal trainer who develops workout programs for celebrities in addition to working as the Director of Strength and Endurance for the Los Angeles Lakers professional basketball team; not only does he know how to design workouts to change appearance, but he also helps condition top athletes to perform at the highest level of competition. In other words, it's worth hearing what he has to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. John Rusin is a physical therapist and strength coach who has created the Pain Free Performance Specialist education program for fitness professionals. Dr. Rusin develops conditioning programs for professional athletes in many sports, travels the world to teach fitness professionals how to design exercise programs and is now visiting the All About Fitness podcast to share insights with you on how you can get the most out of your workouts while greatly reducing the risk of injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, you may exercise regularly, and yes, you may even lift weights, but are you using enough resistance, more specifically, is the weight you're using heavy enough to make the changes that you want to see in your body? This Quick Fit Tip identifies 6 benefits of heavy resistance training that can not only help you to become stronger but could also provide a number of other important benefits - you'll have to listen to find out what they are.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The practice of doing an exercise for one bodypart at a time,  comes from bodybuilding where the goal to develop the biggest muscles possible. That can be a great way to exercise IF you have the time. Brandon Wagner, a fitness coach who works with Canyon Ranch joins me to talk about the benefits of training like an athlete even if you have no desire to play a sport. This is a fun and lively discussion with a top fitness coach that will have you thinking differently about how you should be sweating.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you hear the phrase "mind-body" admit it, you immediately think of an exercise format like yoga; however EVERY form of exercise requires an effective mind-body connection. On this Quick Fit Tip, you will learn about the benefits of the mind-body connection along with seven strategies that you can implement right away to enhance your workouts so that you get a optimal return on the time you invest in your exercise program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of All About Fitness features an interview with Jeff Dilts, the Vice Product of Product Management and Innovation for Core Health & Fitness. Jeff is probably the most influential person in the industry because of his knowledge about exercise products and the manufacturing process that brings them to life. This is a fascinating discussion that will help you understand how the fitness products that you love to hate are made!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Barbells. Dumbbells. Strength training machines. Kettlebells. Medicine balls. Heavy ropes. Treadmills. Stair climbers. One-wheeled bikes that go nowhere. There are so many equipment options in a modern fitness facility that it’s sometimes a little overwhelming to know which you should use to get the results you want. This episode of All About Fitness is a Quick Fit Tip that reviews that overlooked exercise equipment that you should be using the next time you visit your favorite workout facility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Kelly McGonigal, a research psychologist at Stanford University, joins me to discuss her new book the Joy of Movement. Dr. McGonigal studies how physical activity and exercise can change the way your brain functions and our conversation will provide you with specific suggestions for how you can change your approach to exercise so that it can become something that you look forward to doing as opposed to being something that you feel you have to do.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many benefits of exercise and reasons to do it; this Quick Fit Tip reviews a number of benefits of exercise and group fitness for those of you who may need some additional motivation to add a regular workout to your already packed daily schedule. If you need a little assistance for making time to exercise then this episode of All About Fitness is for you!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Ashton joins me to talk about her new book, THE SELF-CARE SOLUTION, where she was both researcher and subject as she focused on 12 separate challenges over the course of the year. We talk about the different components of self-care and how you can apply them to your life in order to achieve optimal health. This is a lively conversation that will have you thinking about how you can take better care of the most important person in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It seems like fitness consumers have been conditioned that we need to have goals for why we’re sweating. When most people are asked why they exercise they often provide a rote, canned response like, "to tone up and lose weight" thinking that is what an instructor or personal trainer wants to hear. Is having a specific fitness goal really necessary? This Quick Fit Tip is a discussion of fitness goals and how you can set goals that help you succeed for the long run (as in the rest of your life). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one starts a career in fitness for the money. It is possible to earn a decent living but it’s a hustle. Most fitness professionals get into the business because they genuinely care about helping others, but earning a decent living can be a challenge.  On this episode of the All About Fitness podcast, Dr. Natalia Petrzela joins me to discuss the economics of being a fitness professional; specifically how challenging it can be to work as a relatively low-wage worker serving a high net worth demograph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 1976 hit Fly Like an Eagle by the Steve Miller Band contains the chorus, “Time keeps on slipping, slipping, slipping into the future,” which describes the annual transition of welcoming a new year. Because time, as Mr. Miller so accurately observed, does inevitably slip into the future being able to accurately predict what could happen in the coming days would be an invaluable resource.  Yet we all know the harsh reality, that the future is impossible to predict with any real accuracy; however, wi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you exercise? Do you follow a regular workout program? Are you over the age of 35? If you can answer yes to those questions, how about these: How long have you been following the same workout program? How do you decide which exercises to do in a workout? Do you make time for your breath work? On this episode of All About Fitness, I am joined by personal trainer, fitness educator and all-around renaissance man Sam Berry. On his return to All About Fitness, Sam and I talk about how our experience and edu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to School House Rock, necessity is the mother of invention (ok, it was really Plato). If you’re an athlete (even a retired one) you know that injuries happen. For athletes, many injuries are the result of making contact, either intentional or unintentional, with another player during competition. Other types of injuries can happen simply because muscles don’t work correctly. For example, muscle imbalances are a common occurrence (READ ABOUT THEM HERE) that could change joint function and ultim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generation X is defined as all of the people born between 1964 and 1978 (give or take). Those of us in Generation X do things differently and as we were growing up created a number of fun, exciting sports like skateboarding, mountain biking, snow boarding and BMX. Adventure sports competitions like the X-Games on ESPN were then produced as a way to introduce the world to the amazing physical feats performed by these athletes. Physical activity is key for long term health. Physical activity includes all kin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Football. Basketball. Baseball. Hockey. For years these four sports have been the dominant professional leagues in the United States. Overseas and in other parts of the world sports like soccer, cricket and rugby are wildly popular while the American sports are barely acknowledged. What does it take for an athlete of a “second tier” sport like soccer, lacrosse or rugby to become a professional and play at the highest levels? Another question is, if the sport isn’t on TV, can it become part of the Ame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best gifts are the ones that you were not expecting or were even aware that they existed, but end up being a helpful addition to your daily life. If you like to sweat and enjoy all things fitness then it can be a challenge for the folks in your life to find the right gift that supports your training efforts. Likewise, you may have a couple of people in your life who seem to live in the gym and it can always be a challenge to give them a thoughtful gift. To make this holiday gift giving season easier f Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you tried something completely new? Whether it is a food, drink or exercise, trying a new thing can be a little intimidating because, well, it’s different and unknown. What do you think it takes to coach athletes at the highest level of a sport? Does a coach need to have playing experience to help athletes in a particular sport succeed? Is it possible to make the change from coaching one sport to working with athletes from a completely different one and still achieve a high level of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Necessity is the mother of invention - not sure who said that, but I do remember an old School House Rock video about it, so it must have been someone important. When it comes to fitness products, it seems like there are new inventions almost every week for workout equipment that promise to deliver results with no efforts. What does it take to get a piece of equipment from concept to market? In this day and age of social media, is it possible to bring a new product to market with a relatively minimal market Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More. Many of us are familiar with this acronym and from sports teams to the workplace to the family environment most of us can agree that things go easier when a number of people work together to overcome a challenge. One of the most unique things about operating in a team environment is that each person is responsible for a specific function and when everyone works together tremendous things can happen. For years athletes would finish one season and then be left on their Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The job of a fitness professional is to make half naked people sweaty. Fitness professional is the term that refers to both personal trainers, who work with individual clients, and fitness instructors, who lead group workouts. Whether working with an individual or leading a large group class, fitness professionals have a significant impact on the lives of their clients and group participants. Jacqueline Kasen is a fitness professional based out of Miami, FL; she was a college athlete who turned her passion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Walk into almost any gym or health in the WORLD (trust me, I do) and you will see at least one young woman draped over a bench awkwardly balancing a barbell across her hips as she attempts to do the Hip Thrust. Dr. Bret Contreras, AKA the Glute Guy, created the move that has been scientifically proven to strengthen your glutes. On this episode explains where he got the inspiration for the exercise and how it can benefit your workout program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What motivates you to exercise? Different people are motivated by different things; believe it or not, comedian Burt Kreisher inspired an attorney from Texas to lose more than 200 pounds on his way to becoming an online fitness sensation. Yes, it's absolutely true, Vance Hinds was inspired by Burt Kreisher's fitness efforts during Joe Rogan's Sober October Challenge in 2017. Vance thought, "If Burt can do it, then so can I," and began his weight loss efforts. The result is more than 200 pounds in two years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Love it or hate it, social media has become pervasive in our society. Everywhere you go peopled are huddled over their phones like crack-addled praying mantises (RIP Greg Giraldo) checking their likes and updating their statuses; which suggests that social media seems to be creating new ways to further isolate people and ideas in our society. However, there are some ways that social media CAN be used for good! There is some research to suggest that social media can help people establish new, healthier behav Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yes, we are all well aware that exercise is good for our muscles and can help get rid of unhealthy bodyweight, but recently science has been discovering the numerous benefits that exercise has the brain, including how we think and feel. Exercise, specifically regular exercise, can change the way our body works from the cellular level on up. Recent findings suggest that physical activity, especially when performed in a group setting, has a significant and important influence on the hormones that regulate not Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) can burn a TON of calories while helping to get you in the best shape of your life, however when done incorrectly it could cause injury and keep you from being able to exercise. If you've wanted to learn more about the science of HIIT and the best way to use it for your workouts then you're in luck! On this episode of All About Fitness, Fabio Comana, a professor of exercise science at San Diego State University and a consultant to organizations including Orangetheory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is physical stress applied to the body. Muscles become stronger after the workout, not during it, therefore exercise can be most effective when the body is given the appropriate amount of time to rest and recover between workouts. Periodization is a system of designing exercise programs that alternates the intensity and volume of exercise to allow for optimal periods of recovery (and adaptation). This Quick Fit Tip is a review of the science of recovery along with a few tips for how to apply it to Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For those of us fortunate to maintain a lavish western lifestyle it can be hard to imagine what the fitness scene might look like in countries like Thailand, India, Philippines or Oman; however, fitness is international and no matter where you go in the world there are modern health clubs with 21st century fitness equipment. As the economies of countries modernize, it’s creating new opportunities for the growth of the fitness industry. As workers move to higher-paying jobs they can afford many “luxurie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Regular exercise can slow down the effects of aging on your body! Thanks to some fascinating research, we now have a much better understanding on how a lifetime of exercise can help you overcome the effects of aging. Founded in 1965, the Human Performance Laboratory at Ball State University in Indiana is one of the oldest exercise science labs in North America and for years has been on the cutting edge of research to identify the most effective methods for improving human performance. In the fall of 2018, t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Six-packs abs? Year-round beach body? Holding on to the dreams of athletic glory? Getting rid of the baby weight (after they've graduated high school)? Why do you exercise? Exercise can provide numerous benefits and there are many reasons why people make the decision to exercise; on this Quick Fit Tip, I discuss one of the most important benefits of regular exercise that you might be overlooking. Turn Back the Clock - this article provides an overview of how exercise slows down the aging process. Exercises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, August 7 news broke that Stephen Ross, a real estate developer who happens to be a majority owner of Equinox health clubs and Soul Cycle indoor cycling studios, was hosting a fundraiser for Donald Trump at $250,000 per plate (see CNN story HERE). Equinox and Soul Cycle are two brands built on inclusivity and diversity with a large percentage of membership coming from the LGTBQ+ community; when the membership found out that their money was going to a major fundraiser for Trump, #boycottequinox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kabuki: a form of Japanese theater that uses exaggerated gestures and body movements to express emotions. On this episode of All About Fitness, Chris Duffin, one of the founders of Kabuki Strength Labs outside of Portland, OR, the host of the Strength Chat podcast and a coach known as the Mad Scientist of Strength shares his story of how he went from being homeless as a child to achieving success in the sport of powerlifting and being an executive for successful companies. As a competitive powerlifter, Chr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise has many known health benefits, what is often overlooked, however, are the numerous benefits that exercise provides for our mental health as well. It is well known that moderate to vigorous physical activity does change the way the brain functions, providing numerous possible benefits for mental health. This Quick Fit Tip is a brief review of how exercise affects the brain along with a few thoughts on how the lack of regular exercise could be an overlooked component of the recent epidemic of mass s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working harder than everyone else. Starving yourself by limiting caloric intake. Exercising to the point of exhaustion. Working out every day no matter how you feel. Which of these methods can help you get the results you want from your exercise program? Yes, hard work is essential but when it comes to changing your body through exercise it may not be the most important thing that can help you get the results you want. Is there a 'best method' for reaching your health and fitness goals? Can there really b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where can you find some of the top strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, personal trainers, dietitians and other professionals dedicated to improving human performance? At the Perform Better Functional Training Summit a conference dedicated to the field of performance enhancement. This episode was recorded live at the Functional Training Summit on August 20, 2019 and includes interviews with: Philadelphia 76ers Assistant Coach, Head of Strength & Conditioning Todd Wright How he designs the Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise comes easy to some people while others would rather do anything else than sweat. Many of us who now work full-time in the fitness industry started because we struggled to exercise ourselves and once we were able to reap the benefits from making it a habit we wanted to help others learn how to make exercise a part of their lives as well. Kenny Santucci, the Director of Body by Solace in New York City, is an example of someone who struggled with his weight yet has now dedicated his career to helping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think about the toughest fittest challenge you've ever done... It probably doesn't come close to the Spartan Death Race (the OG of the Spartan Race Series) or running an ultra-marathon across the Sahara or competing in a powerlifting competition or setting the Guinness Book of World Records record for the most exercise in 24 hours (hence earning the title of the World's Fittest Man). One man has done all of that, Joe Decker, the founder of Gut Check Fitness - when it comes to fitness, Joe is definitely one Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan John is a well known strength coach, author, lecturer and Religious Studies Professor. Yes, you read that right, along with the ability to lift ridiculously heavy stuff, Dan has the ability to delve into the depths of human kind's quest for spiritual understanding. On this retro episode of All About Fitness (originally aired in 2017 but was lost when the podcast switched hosting platforms) Dan talks about the role that strength training plays in developing both the physical and intellectual parts of our Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness certifications, like most other professional credentials, require fitness professionals to earn continuing education credits (CECs) to maintain the certification. There are many ways to earn CECs including online education, live workshops or attending the largest fitness education convention in the US, IDEA World. IDEA is a trade association of fitness professionals and organizes the annual World event every year in an effort to provide their members with the CECs necessary to maintain their profess Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tony Gentilcore is a strength coach and fitness educator who, in addition to writing for Bodybuilding.com, T-Nation.com and Men's Health has frequently been recognized as one of the top fitness bloggers online (he's one of my personal go-to's). Besides being able to deadlift more than a quarter-ton himself, Tony is well known for helping his clients become ridiculously strong. On this episode of All About Fitness, Tony talks about how to adjust your strength training program as age creeps up on you; in addi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time it was aerobics instructor (doesn't that still conjure up images of leg warmers and tights?), then it was group fitness instructor now many of the people leading workouts are calling themselves coaches; which begs the question, what exactly do you call the person (or people) responsible for making you sweat? On this Quick Fit Tip it's a brief (very brief) review of the history of fitness along with some thoughts on what to call the folks you love to hate while you're working out. Do you wa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The human body is like a cell phone; a phone is made up of hardware, specifically bits of plastic, metal and glass - what makes the phone function is the operating system. In the human body our muscles and skeletal structures are the hardware, our central nervous system (CNS) is akin to our operating system which allows us to function. The data received by the CNS is critical for helping you to move and perform your best. The shoes you wear can affect how your body receives data from the environment, specif Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every time you take a step your feet interact with the ground which sends forces upwards into the body; at the same time the weight of your body presses down on top of the foot. The foot is structurally designed to handle these forces, however if your feet do NOT function properly it could affect many other parts of your body. On this episode of All About Fitness, Dr. Emily Splichal, a podiatrist with a movement background in gymnastics and experience as a fitness instructor, talks about the role your feet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You love to exercise but your job requires you to be a road warrior which leads to an interesting conundrum: how do you combine your love of sweating with a job that requires you to live out of hotel rooms? Some hotels have full service health clubs integrated into the property while others barely have a workout room with a few pieces of sad-looking equipment. No matter where you go and what equipment you have access to, you still want to be consistent with your workouts, how can you make that happen? As s Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Food. Yes, it can be delicious and bring pleasure through our taste buds, but in reality, the food we eat is used to fuel essential bodily functions from digestion to muscle contractions to the cognitive power it takes to read and interpret this sentence. When it comes to the nutrition that supplies the energy for your body, you can choose to eat for pleasure or performance and, this episode's guest, Jenna Bell, PhD, RDN, can help you choose the most effective approach for your needs! A co-author of the bo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is so much information about nutrition, some of it based on actual research while a lot of it is just based on pure anecdotal experience. NO nutrition program will work for every person; whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle or improve performance if you are looking for the healthiest eating plan for your needs then it is important to work with a nutrition professional who can perform a proper assessment to identify your specific needs. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ashley Koff, RDN, fo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stress, like death and taxes, is one of life's certainties. We deal with stress at home, on the job and at the gym (exercise is physical stress applied to the body); we tend to think of stress as a bad thing, yet according to Dr. Julia DiGangi, a psychologist who studies the effects of stress on the brain, some stress could actually be good for us. Dr. DiGangi is the founder of NeuroHealth Partners, an organization devoted to understanding how to optimize wellness and healthy living, on this episode of All Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is only one component of a healthy lifestyle; proper nutrition and fuel is essential if you want to maximize the outcomes of a fitness program. There is so much information, and misinformation, about nutrition that it can be a challenge to identify the best strategy for your specific needs. John Berardi, PhD started Precision Nutrition in an effort to provide no nonsense nutrition coaching to the fitness industry. PN provides nutrition education programs for fitness professionals while also offerin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just like painting a portrait or choreographing a dance, designing workouts could be considered a form of art; all of the components should flow together in a sequence that tells a story. Although she is widely known for curating her online community the Fit & Fierce Club, Sadie Nardini could be considered a creative artist for her ability to design unique and challenging workouts as well as her gift at communicating visually through the power of social media.  On this episode of All About Fitness, Sadie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Diet is a four-letter word; if you still use it, you should seriously consider removing it from your vocabulary. Diet refers to a short-term approach to nutrition; if you want long-term health then it's important to start thinking about an eating plan or a nutrition strategy as opposed to a mere diet. On this Quick Fit Tip - you will learn an easy approach to nutrition that you can put into action immediately! To learn All About Fitness - join me and many guests of the All About Fitness podcast at the IDEA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the past thirty years if you have taken a group fitness class or worked with a personal trainer then you have already been influenced by Dr. Len Kravitz. Dr. Kravitz is the Program Coordinator for the Department of Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque; in addition, he has spent numerous decades traveling the world to teach the science of exercise to personal trainers and group fitness instructors at conferences and fitness industry education events. Dr. Kravitz is a hands-on Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Age is no reason to slow down or stop your favorite activities. The only thing that should change as we get older is that we should focus on exercising smarter, NOT harder. To make this point and to celebrate the most important person in each of our lives, this special episode of All About Fitness features an interview with Sonja Friend-Uhl, the oldest American woman to break the 5 minute mile barrier, the recent winner of the 45-49yo Women's 800m at the International Indoor World Track Championships in Pol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is currently one of the most popular modes of exercise because from muscle building to fat burning it can deliver the results that people want. However, like all things in life, a little HIIT is great for us, but too much, well, that's another story. This QFT about HIIT addresses what you need to know before your next workout. FOLLOW THIS LINK to listen to researcher Dr. Martin Gibala talk about the benefits of HIIT on a previous episode of All About Fitness Hormones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How you do anything is how you do everything. Take a look at ANY successful person, from professional athletes to actors to CEOs to politicians when it comes to the people who reach the upper tiers of their respective field, there is one common denominator - hard work. Success does not happen by accident, it is earned through hours of hard work and dedication to the pursuit of getting better and if you want success in your life then look no further than this episode of All About Fitness with strength coach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time, if you wanted to be a personal trainer you had to spend hours toiling in the physical location of a health club or studio to help your clients change their lives. Now that it's 2019, grinding hours upon hours in a gym to make a living is close to going the way of the flip phone... there will be a few people that like holding on to tradition because they fear new technology (or just don't want to deal with it) but more and more trainers are leaving facilities and going online to recruit and Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inventor. Strength Coach. Physical Therapist. Tai Kwon Do athlete. International Speaker. Pete Holman, like many professionals working in the fitness industry, wears many hats from inventing killer exercise equipment like the Nautilus Glute Drive to teaching continuing education workshops at fitness conferences around the world. On this episode of All About Fitness, Pete shares his motivation for inventing exercise equipment along with his passion for helping people understand how the human body really func Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When muscles contract they produce the forces that move the body; fascia is the connective that transmits and distributes those forces to help the body move. Fascia is an integral component of how your body moves, yet it is often overlooked in traditional exercise programs and could be the cause of the chronic pain or soreness you feel after a workout. No, this podcast is NOT becoming All About Fascia, but when you get the opportunity to speak with Sue Hitzmann, a founding member of the Fascia Research Soc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are two parts of muscle - the individual fibers & the fascia, an elastic connective tissue, that surrounds every single fiber. The exercises that can help muscle fibers change their function and appearance are not necessarily the best ones for the fascia. On this episode of All About Fitness Tom shares what a sailboat can teach you about your body and the types of exercise you should be doing for the fascia that controls your every movement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Chuck Wolf, international fitness educator, author and founder of Human Motion Associates shares his insights into functional training and how exercise can be used to help you to not only look better but move better too! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legs. Chest. Back. Arms. Core. Fascia. Emotions.  What? Yes, most exercise programs will focus on specific muscles or parts of the body, but when was the last time you walked into a gym to strengthen your fascia or train your emotions? The truth is that our bodies are complex organisms containing numerous systems (digestive, nervous, muscular) each one affected by exercise. Your fascia is the elastic tissue that surrounds every single muscle fiber; muscles generate force and fascia transmits that force t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do top strength coaches, personal trainers and performance specialists have in common? They design exercise programs based on movement patterns, NOT isolated muscle groups. The human body is design to move, this Quick Fit Tip explains what that means for the type of exercises you should be doing in your workouts. For more information, pick up a copy of my book: Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple listen to the previous episodes of All About Fitness (FREE) Thomas Myers - author of Ana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strength is a word often associated with our muscles; however, EVERY part of your body - especially the muscle between your ears - can benefit from a well designed strength training program. Amber Dodzweit Riposta, a fitness coach and trainer based out of South Florida, stops by All About Fitness to share her motivation for why she exercises, discuss the coach that helped influence her path to fitness and how strength training can benefit much more than just your muscles. This episode will definitely help y Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You like to sweat, you love to workout, you look forward to going to the gym more than your job and you think you would like to work in the fitness industry but have no idea how to make that happen... On this Quick Fit Tip you will hear how your host got his start in the fitness industry and how you can do the same. Earning a credential so that you can teach a couple of classes or train a couple of clients is THE PERFECT side hustle, one that pays better sitting in traffic schlepping people around in your p Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is good for your health. That may not be ground-breaking news for many of us, but the fact remains that from the US government to your health insurance provider, many organizations and institutions now recognize exercise and regular physical activity as an integral component for maintaining optimal health. Dr. Cedric Bryant is the President and Chief Science Officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and has played an instrumental role in helping promote the benefits of exercise and physica Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 144 featured a number of interviews with top fitness experts from the floor of the 2019 International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association (IHRSA, pronounced Ur-sah) - the trade show for health club owners, operators and managers. On this brief Quick Fitness Tip, there is one more interview with Jesse Ohliger, a former NFL player who created the Breath Belt, a unique feedback tool that can help you breathe more effectively which is essential for doing almost everything movement-related more ef Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IHRSA (pronounced Ur-sah) stands for the International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association and is the trade association for the health club industry both in the US and around the world. The IHRSA conference and trade show takes place every March and is where health club owners and operators learn what they need to know about fitness facility operations and management which can include everything from vendors who provide soap and paper towels to companies like Les Mills which provide the group fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are specific stages of motor learning for human development including rolling over, crawling, walking and climbing; movement is inherent in our nature, it is what our bodies are designed to do. Anytime you learn a new exercise, try a new dance step or play a new sport you are developing new motor skills and there is a specific learning process. Dr. John Krakauer is the John C. Malone Professor of Neurology, Neuroscience and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins University; it is his jo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a long but fascinating episode that takes a deep dive into how technology is influencing human movement. Mark Mastalir is the CMO for Halo Neuroscience - a technology that is literally influencing how the brain works. Zach Schonbrun is a writer who covers the business of sports and the author of the Performance Cortex which explains how science is changing the way that athletes train and compete. This special two-interview episode begins with Mastalir explaining how Halo is using a technology called Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recently while in NYC to speak at a fitness event I was able to put together an all-star lineup of fitness experts to talk about current trends and how we'll be doing fitness differently in the coming years. This Roundtable includes: Irene McCormick - the 2018 IDEA Fitness Instructor of the Year and a Coach at OrangeTheory Fitness, one of the hottest, most popular fitness studio concepts in the past few years; Tricia Madden - one of the co-creators of the Barre Above program and an expert on identifying tre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The brain is one of the most powerful organs in the human body, yet how often does one walk through the door of a health club thinking, "today is the day I train my brain?" Yes, we are all well aware of the benefits of exercise for our muscles and heart, however exercise also provides numerous benefits for the most important muscle in our body - the brain. This is the second appearance by Ryan Glatt, the founder of Somatiq and a Brain Health Expert at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute where he uses exercis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology doesn't just mean computer chips and nanobytes, anything that enhances human performance could be considered technology. The TRX Suspension Trainer is an excellent example of one type of technology - it's not complicated but it does an effective job of challenging the body to work harder. iPhones, fitness trackers and even algorithms that can push forward or predict the workouts you should be doing based on what you have been doing are all examples of different types of technology which is why Ch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology disrupts industries. Netflix eliminated Blockbuster - now instead of driving somewhere to argue about what to watch before falling asleep in front of the TV, we can do it from the comfort of our homes. From scheduling and paying for fitness classes via an app to fitness trackers and wearable technology that provide data on your exercise efforts to cardio equipment with integrated TVs to the social media platforms that allow you to take sweaty selfies after you’re done exercising, technology is Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were each born with the perfect piece of fitness equipment - the human body which itself is capable of moving in a myriad of directions at a variety of different speeds. Technology can be defined as a manner of accomplishing a task using special processes, methods or knowledge; from an iron dumbbell to an iPad, any time we use a pick up or use exercise equipment we are using a piece of technology. Some technology promises to help us cuts pounds of fat while other technology is being developed that can li Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mindset is everything. All successful individuals have at least one common trait: a positive mindset, expect good things and good things will happen. When a positive mindset is combined with creative thinking the result is a unique way of viewing the world that gives you the confidence to forge your own path which is exactly how Peter Twist approaches life, Peter is the founder of Twist Performance - high performance fitness studios, an international fitness educator and a former strength coach for the Vanc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise is physical stress applied to the body, it is only one road on the arduous journey to your goals. Yes, exercise is important, but too much could actually be bad for your health and keep you from reaching your goals. How your body recovers from the stresses of the workouts that you do can make a huge difference in the results from your efforts. The recovery part of your workout program could be that last road to the final destination of your fitness goals. That’s why fitness industry icons and vet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is an important mis-perception among fitness consumers: that the only reason to lift weights is to get big muscles. Nothing could be further from the truth. Exercise is important for maintaining good health and a high quality of life and strength training with weights is a critical component of exercise that delivers many benefits that make a long, healthy, enjoyable life possible. You may know that strength training should be a part of your overall workout program, but it can be difficult to know exa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The most powerful muscle in the human body is the brain, from sports to business to military operations, once the brain has 'switched on' and committed to a goal very little can derail it's success. On this episode of All About Fitness, Jen Widerstrom, a celebrity fitness coach and author of Diet Right for your Personality Type, shares how she has established the success-oriented mindset that has allowed her to achieve great accomplishments on the athletic field, in the weight room on television and, most i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most frequent topics of discussion during this time of year is about current fitness trends; it seems like people always want to know what is going to be 'new' and 'different' in fitness in the coming year? Has the perfect workout been created that can give us the body we want without having to do the actual work to earn it? Here's the truth: there is nothing new in fitness, the only thing that works is that - consistent, hard work. On this episode I talk about current trends and identifying how Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Giving the perfect gift can be a difficult challenge; it feels awesome to give a gift that can be used throughout the entire year. On this episode, fitness writer and professional product reviewer Amanda Vogel joins me to talk about the best gifts for the fit people in your life. Don't spend hours wandering the store or scrolling online and whatever you do, don't cop out by simply giving a gift card, the All About Fitness Gift Guide can help you find that perfect something for your special someone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Les Mills is a chain of health clubs in New Zealand that has changed how the world does group fitness. Les Mills was the first to realize there was a market for formatted group fitness classes that provide a consistent, effective, & FUN workout experience. On this episode of All About Fitness, Bryce Hastings, the Science Director for Les Mills, pulls back the curtain and shares how Les Mills designs the workouts and conducts the research that makes thousands of people around the world get sweaty every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the 1st EVER swapcast on AAF! Rick and Drogo, the hosts of the Omnia Fitness podcast, opened Recover - a studio in NYC focused on recovery from exercise & are educators for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) where they teach human movement science to prospective fitness professionals. Our conversation ranges from discussing body image issues for fitness instructors to identifying the popular fitness personalities who may be complete frauds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you worked out only because you feel guilty and want to 'punish' yourself with exercise? Having a healthy relationship with exercise means that you use it to enhance your quality of life & NOT as a punishment. After a brief hiatus, All About Fitness returns featuring a powerful interview with Jamie Atlas, a former professional basketball player-turned personal trainer, who will share insights on how to change your relationship with exercise & learn how to love your body in the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Quick Fit Tip learn more about your fascia and the best types of exercise to strengthen your connective tissues so that you can improve your movement skill while reducing the risk of injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On AAF110 Hannah Eden, a popular fitness influencer on Instagram and a founder of the Pump Fit Club in South Florida, shared how the loss of a close friend motivated her to join the fight to F*** cancer. On this episode of All About Fitness, Hannah returns to talk about the experience running the Ring Road of Iceland to raise money to fight cancer and how she stay motivated to focus on her goal of completing the journey even when her body was screaming at her to stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Todd Wright, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team, shares how he helps his athletes get in top physical shape and prepare off the court to help the team beat the competition. Coach Wright's insights can help you to identify the most effective way to get in shape and stay game-ready for your favorite sport or recreational activity; if it's good enough to help one of Coach Wright's players, it's good enough to help you be your best! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new feature of AAF - The Fitness Roundtable; do you want to know what top fitness professionals talk about when we get together? Would you like to hear insights from the top fitness educators who train the trainers? This episode of The Fitness Roundtable was recorded at the SCW Mania Fitness Conference in Dallas with Amy Dixon, Doris Thews, Marc Coronel and Brandon Wagner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over yet expecting different results which is a perfect description for how many people approach fitness. Pushing yourself to try a new physical challenge is one way to break out of a routine with an exercise program that can deliver results. On this episode of All About Fitness guest Alex Isaly talks about his recent participation in the Race Across America (RAAM) and how training for endurance events can help you push past your physical limits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a number of different ways to exercise; some people (like your humble host) are pretty mainstream and straight-forward - just find something relatively heavy and lift it, while others, like this episode's guest, fitness instructor Gerren Liles, are extremely creative and come up with cool and unique ways to sequence a variety of moves together into a single exercise. On this episode, Gerren shares how he made the transition from teaching kids to making adults sweaty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Quick Fit Tip provides some insights on what's going on behind the scenes for All About Fitness - some great stuff; in addition learn how you can start a career in fitness (if I did it, you can too)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Stuart McGill is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo where he spent the majority of his thirty-two year career studying the biomechanics of the spine including identifying specific mechanisms of back pain along with the the best exercises to return to optimal function. In short, Dr. McGill's research has helped numerous people eliminate back pain including Brian Carroll, a powerlifter who experienced a serious back injury that almost ended his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coach Mike Boyle owns Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning outside of Boston, MA and is well known for changing his mind or adjusting his coaching techniques when he realizes that he could be doing something in a different, better, more efficient way. On this episode, Coach Boyle provides insights into how he stays on top of the constantly evolving field of exercise science and how he has adjusted his approach to programming over the course of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode author Alex Hutchinson talks about his new book: Endure: Body, Mind and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance and how the Nike Sports Science lab is studying how to shatter existing limits of what the human body can achieve. Alex shares his story of being an elite runner on the Canadian National Team to earning a PhD in physics to becoming the Sweat Science columnist for Outside Magazine; we talk about how to achieve the highest level of performance from your body.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lashaun Dale is one of the most influential thought leaders in the fitness industry; she shares her thoughts on how the fitness landscape will change over the coming years. Lashaun has helped conceive, create and launch a number of popular fitness programs and is currently the VP of Content for 24Hour Fitness. Our conversation covers some of the recent trends, what makes them successful and our thoughts on what will be making us sweat for the foreseeable future.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fitness culture is still relatively young; health clubs have only been a part of mainstream society for the past forty-or-so years. The early days of fitness were heavily influenced by the Gay (now LGBTQ) community. In response to a recent flap about Pride month and Crossfit, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a Professor of History and a host of the Past Present podcast, wrote this column about the evolution of fitness culture and the role that LGBTQ individuals played in that process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What are the most important benefits from exercise? Is it burning calories and sculpting muscles so that you look better? Is it enhancing your performance so that you can play your favorite sports better? How about the fact that regular exercise can improve your health to reduce the risk of developing a dangerous disease? Yes, these are all important benefits from exercise but probably THE MOST important benefit is that exercise can help strengthen your brain. That's right, exercise can not only strengthen your muscles but when done the right way it can improve your cognitive function to help you become smarter. Ryan Glatt, the founder of SomatIQ is a specialist in Brain Health Coaching, the ability to use exercise to improve how your brain functions. On this episode of All About Fitness, Ryan talks about the research that suggests how exercise can help improve all aspects of cognitive performance and shares some simple strategies for what you can start doing to train your brain.  To learn more about Ryan and to read his blog with numerous tips about what you can do to improve the health of your brain Visit Ryan's blog and personal website HERE to learn numerous tips about what  Follow Ryan on Instagram to see some of his cool hacks for training your brain: @glatt.somatiq  To learn specific techniques for exercising the most important muscle in your body, the brain, visit SMARTfit     Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:Hyperwear - the Makers of Sandbells, Softbells and the ‘World’s Best’ Weight Vest- use code AAF10 to save 10% on the purchase of any Hyerwear fitness product Want to see Sandbells in action? Follow THIS LINK(note, filmed long before Hyperwear became a sponsor)    Terra Core - Better results from better products!Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core FOLLOW THIS LINK to see the Terra Core in action   www.petemccallfitness.com pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to rethink the old stereotype of the dumb, brain-dead weightlifting enthusiast. A plethora (hat tip to SAT prep) of research suggests that exercise, especially of the high intensity variety, can help promote the growth of new brain cells via BDNF. On this Quick Fit Tip episode I talk about how exercise can help make you smarter and reduce the risk of the cognitive decline that can often accompany aging.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organic, farm-to-table foods are important sources of nutrition that can greatly enhance your quality of life. No food source is more organic than a wild animal. Dan Staton is a conditioning coach, personal trainer, fitness studio owner and bow hunter who writes a blog and hosts a podcast called Elk Shape; on this episode of All About Fitness Dan shares his insights on the hunting culture as well as discussing the level of fitness it takes to track a quarter-ton animal and harvest the meat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Eden is one of the top fitness influencers on Instagram; on this episode of All About Fitness she shares her story of moving to the US (from the UK) during high school and how that helped her get her start in the fitness biz.  Learn about how Hannah creates her unique style of fitness and what is motivating her to complete the Ring Road around Iceland.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Gregg Cook, a NYC-based fitness instructor for Daily Burn, Daily Burn 365 & Equinox, talks about how exercise can make you feel better, especially if you are over the age of 40. Gregg is known for his creative workouts and engaging coaching style,  our conversation covers his start in fitness, how his approach to exercise has changed over his twenty-plus year career and the simple things you can be doing to ensure that the time you spend working out is working for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Saralyn Ward started an online community for parents called the Mama Sagas where people can share ideas, best practices and support one another through the many trials of motherhood. On this episode Saralyn discusses why she started the Mama Sagas and how it can help parents manage the process of being responsible for another life (or lives); in addition, we talk about the role fitness plays in helping families become stronger in all meanings of the word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamilee Webb is a fitness instructor who became famous in the 1980s with her 'Buns of Steel' line of workout videos. For countless people who wanted the benefits of exercise but didn't have access to a health club Tamilee's videos were THE solution for instructor-led workouts that delivered results. Before the days of 'Insta-famous' fitness personalities on social media, Tamilee helped to pioneer the use of video for delivering exercise solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Mother's Day 2018 episode of All About Fitness Shana talks about how she got back in shape after giving birth to her son, how she is staying in shape during pregnancy and shares a few ideas for how to make family time fitness time. In addition, Shana talks about how Huntington's Disease has affected her life and what she is doing to raise awareness about the effects of this debilitating disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It may be true that video killed the radio star, however, when it comes to fitness, video made the fitness star. Workout videos were extremely popular and for many it was their only access to a  fitness instructor - viewers could pop a tape into the VCR and start sweating in front of the TV. On this Quick Fit Tip I offer suggestions for what you should look for along with what to avoid, when searching for a video-based workout for your needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fitness has the ability to change lives. Don Saladino is a personal trainer, studio operator and creator of the Playbook fitness APP; on this episode of All About Fitness, Don shares the fitness tips that he uses with celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively to help them look the way they need to on the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Louise Green is a Personal Trainer out of Vancouver, BC, Canada who focuses on helping plus-sized individuals improve their fitness. Louise wrote the book "Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body you Have" and has become an important influencer on Instagram. On episode 103 of All About Fitness Louise explains why she got into fitness, how the fitness industry could do a better job of working with plus-sized individuals and shares her message that fitness is about ability, not appearance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, personal trainer Morit Summers shares how she got started in fitness, what being fit means to her and why she focuses on being strong and fit as opposed to trying to conform to some media image of what a personal trainer should look like. It's refreshing to speak with other fitness professionals who promote the concept that fitness and exercise should focus on physical ability instead of extrinsic appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness, Michol Dalcourt, the founder of the Institute of Motion, talks about the ViPR (Vitality, Performance & Reconditioning), an exercise tool that can help you develop the strength to enjoy your favorite activities with a much lower risk of injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 100th episode of All About Fitness is a series of interviews with fitness companies from the recent IHRSA (International Health and Racquet Sports Club Association) Trade Show held in San Diego, CA about new products or services you can expect to see in the coming year. If you are a fitness enthusiast and want to hear about new products or services you can expect to see in health clubs over the coming year then you'll want to catch this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instagram influencer Shauna Harrison shares her journey from step instructor to PhD in public health to fitness personality. If you follow her on social media you won't want to miss this interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode features a discussion with Katherine (Katie) Schreiber, a former editor for Psychology Today who co-authored the book: The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration. On this episode Katherine and I discuss addiction, what qualifies as being addicted to exercise and the steps to take if one feels that he or she may be an exercise addict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Molly Galbraith is a personal trainer and founder of the Girls Gone Strong blog and online community. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how Girls Gone Strong got it's start, the body positivity movement and why women have just as much right to be training in the strength area as their male counterparts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this Quick Fit Tip of All About Fitness I discuss the ways that social media is a positive influence for those who want to implement healthier behaviors and habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn why it's important to do epic stuff and how to do it with Sonya Looney, a world champion professional mountain bike racer and over-achiever. Be ready to be inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making her 2nd appearance on All About Fitness, Artemis Scantalides, recently named by Shape Magazine as one of the top trainers to follow on Instagram, talks about her recent cross-country move, how she got started in kettlebell training, her first powerlifting competition, what it's like to be a strength coach for the performers of Cirque du Soleil and her workshop, 'I am Not Afraid to Lift' about the benefits of strength training for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal Trainers design and deliver workouts to individual clients. Group Fitness Instructors teach exercise classes to large groups. What exactly is a Health Coach and how can one make a difference in your life? On this episode of All About Fitness, Health Coach Casey Arnold describes what a Health Coach is and how working with one can provide numerous benefits for your overall health and well being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this QFT I discuss how the Me Too movement could affect the fitness industry and identify one of the most important problems the industry faces when it comes to equal treatment of the genders. In short, the industry can do a much better job of providing leadership opportunities for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

PJ Stahl, a strength coach, personal trainer and studio owner (the LockBox) in Los Angeles shares his strategies for helping both celebrities and the average Joe get in the best shape possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevins Mullins is a personal trainer, educator and author; on this episode we discuss exercises that deliver results and how to get the most out of a commercial health club membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catching up with the inventor and CEO of TRX Training to find out about new products and programs the company is launching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. McGill is one of the leading researchers on the mechanisms of low back pain and the best exercises for strengthening your core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan is the creator of the Funtensity exercise program and a 3 time winner of Personal Trainer of the Year. On this episode we discuss how to make exercise more fun and identify specific strategies for training the most important muscle in your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nick Tuminello is a strength coach, personal trainer, author, educator and a recipient of the prestigious NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award. On this episode we discuss common mistakes made by personal trainers and what kitchens, gyms and bathrooms have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode Tony and I discuss strength training, deadlifting, 80s movies and common exercise mistakes that you should avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kira Stokes is one of the top personal trainers and fitness instructors in New York City and works with an exclusive list of high profile clients. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how she went from working on the fitness floor at a large big box health club to being one of the most sought after trainers in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at the FitExpo in LA, CA; Lita Lewis is an Instagram fitness influencer who encourages women of all shapes and sizes to exercise for the sake of being healthy. Guy Fernandez, Jr is a stunt man who shares how he stays in shape for stunts in blockbuster films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While speaking at the FitExpo in LA, CA I had the chance to catch up with celebrity trainer Wes Okerson (clients include Tom Cruise) and LA-based group fitness instructor Alex McLean to discuss how stars stay in shape to be camera ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flow can be described as a state of peak performance where you feel and perform your best. Jamie Wheal is the executive director of the Flow Genome Project, an interdisciplinary organization committed to mapping the genome of the flow state. On this episode of All About Fitness, Jamie and I discuss the flow state, how it enhances your performance and what you can do to achieve more flow in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you walked into the gym to train your hormones? Exercise is physical stress; when the human body experiences stress it initiates the production of hormones, chemicals that regulate how various tissues in the body function in response to that stress. Every time you exercise you are manipulating the hormones in your body.  On this episode of All About Fitness, Fabio Comana and I discuss the various hormones produced in response to exercise and how they make specific changes to the various systems in your body. Fabio is a professor in the Exercise Science and Nutrition Department at San Diego State University, travels the world to educate personal trainers about the science of how exercise affects the human body and is hands-down one of the smartest people I know. After listening to this episode you will gain a new understanding of how the body produces various hormones in response to exercise as well as the types of exercises you should be doing to make the changes you want in your body. To learn much, much more about how the body responds to exercise, check out the textbook that Fabio helped write and edit: Exercise Physiology (Foundations of Exercise Science).   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better products for better results! Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core. Are you aware that physically active adults have a lower risk of developing a chronic disease when compared to sedentary, inactive adults? All About Fitness is sponsored by Health IQ, an insurance company that helps physically active, health conscious people like runners, cyclist, weightlifters and vegetarians get lower rates on their life insurance. Health IQ is a life insurance agency that rewards the fact that you make your health a priority with more affordable coverage plans Please support the show, visit healthiq.com/AAF to  see if you qualify for Health IQ’s exclusive rates.  No one ever plans to fail, they simply fail to plan; don’t let your passing fail your family by leaving them financially unavailable to overcome life’s challenges.   Contact Pete: Pete@Petemccallfitness.com Follow Pete: Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The BEST personal trainers all have one common trait, NO - it's not six-pack abs, it's having a sincere desire to help people by changing their lives through exercise. On this Quick Fit Tip I describe the various ways to work with a personal trainer and how to identify the right one to meet your specific needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD. is a researcher, professor and international speaker specializing in the science of muscle growth. On this episode of All About Fitness, Brad and I discuss the most common mistakes people make in the gym and the most effective methods of exercise for people interested in adding lean muscle mass. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Martin Gibala is a professor and chair of the Kinesiology Department at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; he's been researching the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT) for years. On this episode we discuss how HIIT works, why you should do it and how you can create your own HIIT workouts that WORK! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking how muscles grow and get stronger with Dr. Andy Galpin, a professor of bioenergetics and the director of the center for sport performance at Cal State University Fullerton. Our discussion well help you to get your fitness geek on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Vogel writes the blog: Fitness Test Drive, on this episode of All About Fitness we discuss holiday gift ideas for the fitness fanatics in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing conditioning, hydration, diet and fatigue with Tim Noakes, a Professor of Exercise Science (Retired) and Medical Doctor from South Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Len Kravitz, an Associate Professor of Exercise Science at the University of New Mexico, joins All About Fitness to talk about how the body burns calories with a specific emphasis on fat metabolism. He shares secrets for burning calories without having to step into a gym. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to identify the best types of research to answer your exercise and fitness questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author and fitness educator Irene Lewis-McCormick shares why high intensity interval training produces results and why everyone, especially women over the age of 40, should add a little HIIT to their workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Schulte, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and owner of Define Financial, a financial services firm in San Diego, CA, discusses steps you can take to improve your financial fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO and co-founder of ROAM Fitness, Ty Manegold, and I discuss the benefits and unique logistical challenges of offering airport-based workouts for road warriors on this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being fit isn't just about physical ability, it's about a state of mind where you have choices for how you live your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary is a physical therapist who is often referred to as the father of function. For more than 4 decades Gary has been teaching about the human body, now you can learn how you SHOULD be exercising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discussing the flow state and how it can help optimize performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FMS can be used to identify inefficient movement patterns so you can exercise injury-free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sam Berry is a personal trainer who uses the Functional Movement Screen to help his clients achieve ALL of their fitness goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Frankel is the VP of Human Performance for TRX, the makers of the TRX Suspension Trainer. On this episode we discuss the role of bodyweight strength training and identify strategies that can help you get stronger even when you have limited time or space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Yessis is Professor Emeritus at California State University, Fullerton; he is well known for helping to introduce Soviet Sport Science to the United States including plyometrics and has written numerous books and articles on exercise physiology, specifically how the body adapts to training. On this episode we discuss the research and training methods that you should be doing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to identify the best way to use research for your fitness needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The right coach can help you plan your work and work your plan in order to help you overcome any obstacle that might stand in your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Working with a coach can help you identify and overcome barriers to help you achieve any accomplishment you desire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking about using exercise to manage and alleviate chronic pain with Corrective Exercise Specialist Anthony Carey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Powerlifting is the sport of lifting the greatest amount of weight in three specific lifts: bench press, squat and deadlift. On this episode I discuss how to train for the sport with 'Silent' Mike Farr. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gunnar Peterson is recognized as one of the top personal trainers in the country because he helps his clients get results; on this episode we talk about how he stays on top of his fitness game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal trainer to the stars, Eric Fleishman AKA Eric the Trainer, shares his secrets for getting his clients camera ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How strength training and working with an online personal trainer can help you with your fitness program and enhance your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A professional personal trainer is one who can help improve your quality of life through exercise. Today I talk with 2012 Personal Trainer of the Year Robert Linkul about how a personal trainer can enhance your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personal Trainers are service professionals who can help you identify the best fitness and exercise programs for your specific needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Chek is a holistic health practitioner and educator in Southern California; his unique approach to health and fitness transcends traditional exercise practices to focus on the entire body as a single system that can help you to live your healthiest life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past six Presidents of the United States, Barak Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Cinton, George HW Bush, Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter, have had one thing in common: each enjoyed exercise. The past number of White House residents were each shown participating in favorite fitness-based pastimes from jogging to basketball to weightlifting to mountain biking and from selecting Arnold Schwarzenegger for the President's Fitness Council (HW Bush) to hosting yoga on the White House lawn (Obama) each played an active role in setting a positive example for health and fitness.  Both in and out of office President George W. Bush has set a positive example for an active lifestyle. On this episode of All About Fitness, Assistant Professor of American History and Co-host of the Past-Present podcast, Natalia Petrzela, and I discuss the role that Presidents have played in establishing promoting a healthy and fit lifestyle. This is based on the excellent article that Dr. Petrzela wrote for the Washington Post on President Trump and his well-known diet which is does more to expand the waist line than shrink it and is far from a positive example of healthy.   President Reagan with Arnold Something-or-other The discussion specifically focuses on the role that the occupant of the Oval Office has played in helping set a positive focus on health and fitness. From Teddy Roosevelt boxing with his Secret Service protection to John F. Kennedy calling Americans 'soft,' over the years most Presidents have understood that they have an important role in promoting good health in our nation. If you are both a history and fitness buff you will really enjoy this discussion of Presidential fitness habits on All About Fitness. President Carter and his wife walked the 1 mile (or so) from Capitol Hill to the White House during their inauguration in 1977   Follow Dr. Petrzela on social media: Twitter: @NataliaPetrzela Listen to her Past-Present podcast.   Questions/Comments/Book a guest: Pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_Fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar Terra Core by Vicore Fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why would you hire a personal trainer? Would it be based on looks or knowledge? Just because a trainer looks great does not mean that he or she has the skills to help you optimize your level of health and fitness. It's important to remember that exercise is stress applied to the body; when done correctly you can achieve awesome results. If applied incorrectly exercise can cause injury or be fatal. When it comes to working with a personal trainer you want to make sure you select one who knows what the heck he or she is doing. On this episode of All About Fitness I interview Matt Berenc, the Director of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI) about the education process required for ALL of their trainers. Matt Berenc giving a talk on how to optimize human performance. Equinox is widely for having one of the best, most comprehensive education programs in the fitness industry. The company knows that education is the best way to enhance the member experience while strengthening employee engagement and retention. If you've ever wondered why you should hire a personal trainer and how they could help you maximize the results from your workout program you will enjoy this insightful episode of All About Fitness. Matt using his favorite piece of exercise equipment.     To find an Equinox in your area visit: www.equinox.com  Follow Equinox: @equinox on both Twitter and Instagram To find a nationally certified personal trainer in your area visit one of the following fitness certification organizations:  American Council on Exercise  National Academy of Sports Medicine  National Strength and Conditioning Association   Contact me: pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness     Visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core by Vicore, Better Products for Better Results; use the code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic, shifting mass, Let the resistance move YOU! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all health clubs are the same; many have similar types of equipment like treadmills, free weights and machines, but what really sets one health club apart from another is the environment, the education of the staff and how that creates a unique member experience. When was the last time someone from your health club or gym talked about understanding how exercise affects the human genome? David Harris is the Vice President of Health and Human Performance for Equinox, an upscale health club company with locations in the U.S., Canada and the United Kingdom. Among his other duties for the company David chairs the Health Advisory Panel for Equinox which includes neurologists and molecular biologists who study how exercise affects the human body down to the cellular level.   David Harris, Vice President for Health and Human Performance, Equinox The purpose of All About Fitness is to introduce you to the thought leaders and companies who are making a difference in how fitness is delivered to you, the consumer. As a health club company Equinox provides a variety of programs and services beyond just being a place to sweat. On this episode David and I speak about the role that exercise plays in preventative health care and how Equinox is positioning itself to offer a variety of lifestyle solutions that will help members maintain optimal health. In addition, we talk about the core pillars that establish Equinox's unique brand of fitness, why they exist and how they can help you to enhance your overall quality of life.   To learn more about Equinox or to find a location near you, visit: www.equinox.com  To learn more about Equinox's unique brand of fitness, visit their blog: Furthermore Twitter: @equinox  Instagram: @Equinox  If you work for a health club or studio that is offering unique programs for members, contact me: pete@petemccallfitness.com    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness Terra Core by Vicore - Better Products for Better Results; use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that currently ZERO states require personal trainers or fitness instructors to have a license? Did you know that you need a license to cut hair or do nails (non-living tissue) yet anyone can simply call his or herself a 'fitness expert' and begin dispensing advice that could potentially be deadly? On this Quick Fit Tip of All About Fitness I explain the fitness certification process and why you should only work with instructors that have earned an accredited certification or have a college degree. As someone who currently does freelance work for two of the largest fitness certification organizations and teaches personal training courses in college (ok, junior college, but still) I offer unique insight and background into the process and why you should only be working with certified fitness professionals.   For 15 years I've been educating personal trainers and fitness instructors around the world to help them earn and maintain their professional certifications. Back in the early 2000s the fitness industry agreed to an accreditation standard for fitness certifications (the National Commission for Certifying Agencies - NCCA run by the Institute for Credentialing Excellence - ICE). Since then health clubs have been advised to hire personal trainers and instructors with a certification accredited by the NCCA but this is only a suggestion and NOT a legal requirement. Some health clubs have rigorous standards for hiring personal trainers and fitness instructors and offer extensive continuing education to ensure they are delivering the highest level of service possible. However at other health clubs trainers and instructors are often hired based purely on their appearance and are allowed to teach or train without having any existing credentials. Why does this matter? Exercise is physical stress applied to the body, when done correctly it can impose the desired adaptations such as weight loss, muscle growth or improved definition. However, if an exercise program is too intense or too technically challenging at best it could cause an injury and at worst it could be fatal. On this episode I explain the education and certification process and tell you what you should be looking for when seeking the services of a trainer or fitness instructor. As one of my favorite quotes says: 'Now you know and knowing is half the battle.'* Here are the largest (and most popular) certification organizations - in alphabetical order. Each one provides information on the certification process and has search engines to help you to find certified professionals in your area: American College of Sports Medicine American Council on Exercise National Academy of Sports Medicine National Strength and Conditioning Association REPS - Registry of Exercise Professionals - You can check here to see if your trainer or instructor has an accredited certification.    *Tweet me the source of this quote and you could win a free All About Fitness T-shirt!  Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness my former colleague from the American Council on Exercise and wellness expert Jessica Matthews returns to discuss her book: Stretching to Stay Young. There are three components of a well-designed workout program: strength or resistance training to increase lean muscle (and improve definition), energy system development (often mistakenly called 'cardio') and flexibility - often overlooked in favor of the other two components. In our discussion today, Jessica and I address the role that flexibility plays as an integral component of well-designed exercise program and how the right types of stretching can help reduce pain, improve physical performance and stave off the effects of the biological aging process. It's always fun to catch up and hang out with Jessica when we're speaking at the same events Jessica is a college faculty, PhD candidate, content contributor to well-known fitness magazines, international speaker and now a book author. I have known Jessica for the better part of a decade, consider her a good friend and have a tremendous amount respect for her contributions to our industry so I always enjoy the opportunity to sit down, catch up and talk shop. Besides discussing the science of stretching our conversation covers common mistakes could keep you from reaching your fitness goals. Jessica in her happy place  If you want to know how stretching can help you to stay young, then be sure to listen to this episode of All About Fitness. If you want to learn how to use foam rollers for myofascial release - a key component of flexibility and one that we mention in our discussion - check out my article for the American Council on Exercise HERE.  Follow Jessica on social media: Instagram: @FitExpertJess Twitter: @FitexpertJess Contact me: pete@petemccallfitness.com Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better Products for Better Results! Use code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core! ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are three primary components of any workout plan: strength or resistance training, energy system development (often mistakenly called 'cardio') and flexibility, or more appropriately, mobility training. Doing too much of any one of these components at the expense of the others could mean that your exercise program will not produce the results you want it to; additionally, if you want to how leaving a car in your backyard is relates to a proper, well-designed exercise program, tune in to the episode of All About Fitness. Exercise should be a balance between strength training to help develop lean muscles, mobility training so they function properly and energy system development to ensure they have the proper fuel for activity. Or this is just an opportunity to stick in a gratuitous Arnold pic. Strength training helps improve muscle force production. On the podcast I explain why cardio is a misnomer for how we exercise to improve aerobic capacity or anaerobic efficiency and flexibility is not exactly the most correct term to describe what is going on when we stretch. On this Quick Fit Tip I explain some of the proper terminology and why each component should be an important part of a successful workout plan.  Quiz: True or False - this is the best way to stretch your muscles Muscle imbalances can occur from repeating the same movement too frequently or from lack of regular movement; movement-based mobility exercise programs can help eliminate muscle imbalances and ensure proper joint function. To learn more see my blog on the topic I wrote for the American Council on Exercise. There are two types of muscle tissue in the body: the contractile element responsible for generating force and the elastic component that distributes it around the body - to learn more about the difference and why we should be paying attention to our fascia read my article on the topic here       Answer: False, moving upright through a variety of different movement patterns, like in a Tai Chi kata, can be the most effective way to stretch and lengthen both types of muscle tissue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many times have you seen an advertisement for a fitness product or exercise program and wondered, "Does that really work?" On this episode of All About Fitness I talk with Clifton Harski about how to identify fitness programs that work and how to determine which ones are complete nonsense. We also talk about awesomeness - I'm not sure about you, but I am always interested in how I could be doing things a little better and Clifton is one of the most awesome guys I know so we discuss strategies on how to be more awesome. Clifton is the Director of Fitness Programming for Fitwall - a unique studio training concept THAT WORKS, as well as an educator responsible for teaching kettlebell and Animal Flow workshops to personal trainers. Clifton is a hella smart guy who knows how to design exercise programs that deliver results so his advice can help you identify workout programs to meet your needs. Clifton is not only a cool guy, he's pretty freaking strong I've gotten to know Clifton through his social media posts and consider him to be one of the most creative guys in our business; he creates killer, science-based workout programs for Fitwall and his social media videos and pics always crack me up so if you're looking for ways to make your life a little more awesome, he's the right guy to help you identify how. This video clip of Clifton recreating an old-time barbell workout from the era of physical culture is only one of the things that make him AWESOME!      This pic of Mr. Harski in his 4th of July workout gear shows him in ALL of his innate awesomeness; a little cheesy? Yes - but having the confidence to pull it off is what makes it great! Interested in what the heck a FitWall workout involves? Check out this video clip featuring Clifton and the FitWall team. Clifton is a Master Trainer, meaning he trains personal trainers, for both Kettlebell Athletics and Animal Flow. Here's the backstory on this interview: as I started the podcast one of the pieces of advice I read was to have a couple of interviews saved for when you need to post a podcast and didn't have anyone scheduled. We had this conversation after a killer kettlebell workout next to the beach in San Diego and I saved it until now - the reason I'm launching it now is that Clifton and his wife (standing on his back above) just introduced a new bundle of awesomeness to the world, congratulations guys - hope you survive the experience.    Follow Clifton on Social media: Instagram: @Cliftonharski Twitter: @Cliftonharski   My social media tags: Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness www.petemccallfitness.com      My blogs for the American Council on Exercise: https://www.acefitness.org/blogs/author/58/pete-mccall       Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adding muscle, improving definition or just simply looking better are popular reasons for starting a workout program. The past few episodes of All About Fitness have featured guests who specialize in a movement-based approach to exercise because, whether in sports or activities of daily living, moving better is the foundation for everything else from performance to appearance. Exercise programs that focus on movements like squats, lunges, pushes and pulls as well as multi-planar patterns are not only important for athletic performance but can also help produce a shredded physique. In an effort to discuss how the two approaches can merge to produce the results you want from your workouts I reached out to professional wrestler turned personal trainer and health coach: Giovanni Roselli.   Giovanni aka Romeo Roselli doing his thing in the ring This was a fun interview for me because as a kid growing up in the 80s I was a huge (at the time) WWF fan. To me the wrestlers were real-life superheroes capable of amazing feats of strength and athleticism and were one of the inspirations for starting on my fitness journey in the first place. Giovanni and I met a few years ago and while I don't follow professional wrestling anymore I still have a tremendous amount of respect for the men and women who put it all on the line for their fans. It has been fun getting to know Gio and talking training, specifically how to balance the competing interests of training for performance AND physique. As a wrestler Giovanni competed in the WWE and other circuits under the name Romeo Roselli; he now works as a personal trainer and health coach to help other people learn how to practice healthy behaviors like exercise and getting a good night's sleep. Gio is not just a personal trainer, he is also a master trainer responsible for teaching workshops on how to use exercise equipment like the ViPR and Core-Tex as well as being an ambassador for Pt on the Net - the leading online education resource for personal trainers. If you're not familiar with the ViPR, a relatively new and unique strength training tool, check out this video of Gio with the Trevor and Shawn from Genesis Performance. As a trainer Gio created the Fully Loaded group fitness program for Equinox health clubs. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how he trained as a wrestler - a major challenge given the travel and appearance schedule and how he exercises now that he is working full time in the fitness industry. We also talk about the importance of exercise programs that can help you to both look good and improve your overall quality of life. Getting results from strength training requires more than just lifting heavy - it's also extremely important to know a few training strategies that can help ensure proper muscle adaptation. In this episode Gio and I discuss a number of exercise programs, including: Institute of Motion and the 4Q Model of Exercise Programming and Animal Flow   Follow me on: Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness www.petemccallfitness.com    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar - let the resistance move you. Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better products for better results! Use code AAF to save on the order of a Terra Core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can we judge the best athletes in the world? On this Quick Fit Tip edition of All About Fitness I talk about what it takes to be the world’s best athlete and what that means for your personal exercise program.   CrossFit positions itself as the sport of fitness. Ironman Triathlons and Ultradistance events challenge individuals to use their own energy to travel for more than 100 kilometers during a single competition. Endurance athletes, as well as CrossFit competitors, can be extremely fit and well conditioned, but these sports are based on cyclic, repetitive actions that don't require reacting to an opponent’s movements. Having the cognitive ability, speed, agility, strength, power and stamina to react to — or anticipate — an opponent’s movement can significantly elevate the demands of a competition.   Extreme sport athletes like big wave surfers, free climbers and mountain bikers have incredible skills and risk their lives for the love of their sports but may not always have attributes of endurance, strength and power required to truly be considered the best in the world.   My personal vote for the best athletes in the world may surprise you. Keep in mind that an extremely important component of athleticism is reaction - how do you react to a constantly changing environment or opponent? it’s one thing to be able to run an incredible distance or lift a tremendous amount of weight but in most of those competitions there is no reaction to the movements of an opponent trying to get the best of you.   You can learn from some of the best athletes in the world how to make your workout program more comprehensive so that you not only improve your overall fitness but have more fun in the process.   I'd love to hear your thoughts on who are the fittest athletes; Tweet your thoughts to me: @PeteMc_fitness    Have a story idea or interview you'd like to pitch? Contact me: pete@petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness I reach out to another connection from my DC days and talk about bodyweight strength training and how to make fitness more inclusive with an old friend: Jim Bathurst, currently the Master of the Training Universe for Nerdfitness.com His name is Bathurst, Jim Bathurst Jim and I met a number of years ago when we both were doing some work with Balance Gym (one of my favorite places to sweat - EVER). He always impressed me with his positive attitude, approachable demeanor and he could do some KILLER bodyweight exercises that are a true testament of strength. Over the years it's been fun to watch Jim evolve into a leader in the industry where he is now playing an important role for an important website working to make fitness more inclusive for people who might not normally be considered exercise junkies. Nerd Fitness.com is working to gamify fitness to make it more accessible for people who might prefer interfacing via computer as opposed to real life. Our discussion today talks about tips for bodyweight strength training and how we can make fitness more inclusive for everyone, especially those considered nerds (in the interest of full disclosure I consider myself a nerd of exercise science).  Follow Jim: www.beastskills.com contact info: Jim@NerdFitness.com Instagram: @Beastskills   Jim is well known for his physical strength including 1 arm pull-ups and 1 arm handstands #impressive  Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better products for better results! Use code AAF to save on the order of a Terra Core. ActivMotion Bar: The first weighted bar with a shifting mass - let the resistance move YOU! My e-mail address is: pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Youtube: All About Fitness Podcast (product reviews coming soon!)          Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Quick Fit Tips I talk about how exercise and fitness should be inclusive for every single person, no matter what they look like or the size of his or her body. The point of exercise is to improve one's own health and wellness; not for how you look on a social media post or dating website. In my twenty years of working in the fitness business the only negative feedback I have is that we are an industry that is driven by image, not necessarily by message.    Fitness is for every BODY - regardless of age, size or socio-economic background! Far too often companies will use images of fit, lean, muscular models (I'll hit this topic on the podcast) as a means of marketing a product or service. I get it - companies want to create the image that if you use their product or service then you will look like the models featured in the ad. Why is this important? Why are we in the fitness industry so driven by appearances? In my opinion fitness is having the physical ability (physical literacy +work capacity) to do what you want to do when you want to do it. That's it. In this Quick Fit Tip I talk about why inclusivity is so important and why we in the fitness industry have an obligation to be welcoming to every person regardless of existing physical condition or appearance.  The next time you see a heavy or overweight person working out in a health club think to yourself: "we all started somewhere." A person in a health club is taking the right steps (often literally) on a journey towards self-improvement, we have an obligation to be supportive and encourage their efforts. Remember: We all have our 'why.' Yours may be different than mine, but we are all working on making ourselves better one day and one trip to the gym at a time. My good buddy Jamie Atlas, the owner of Bonza Bodies in Denver and the tallest Aussie I know, recently posted an important meme:  for those reading on iTunes the meme says: "Making fun of a fat person at a health club is like making fun of a homeless person at a job fair. Don't make fun of people who are trying to better themselves."  Whether it is in a health club, studio, indoor cycling room or outdoor workout at a park - What can you do to be more welcoming to the next newbie that you encounter? We are the lucky ones, we LIKE to sweat and enjoy the feeling of accomplishment at the end of workout; let's help others get to that same place.    Here's the story about the former model who received probation for taking a picture of a woman changing in a health club locker room. SHAME on her (GoT reference):     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have been a health club member for the past twenty years you may or may not have noticed a major shift in how fitness facilities are laid out and the type of equipment used for workouts. Up until the early 2000s gym culture was heavily influenced by bodybuilding culture, most of the equipment was designed for muscle isolation because that's what consumers wanted. Nowadays when you walk into a commercial gym you are likely to notice a lot of open space and a lot less equipment; my guest on episode 40 of All About Fitness is Juan Carlos Santana a gym owner, strength coach and educator who has had a major influence on this evolution in the modern fitness culture.  Juan Carlos is the owner of the Institute of Human Performance, which has been named as one of the top gyms in the country by Mens Health, he is an international fitness educator, the star of numerous fitness videos and the author of many articles and books including Functional Training (which I highly recommend if you're looking for some ideas to kickstart your training program).  Juan Carlos Santana  Let's face it, training for a bodybuilding competition or even to look like a bodybuilder takes a tremendous amount of work and simply isn't relevant to how many people live. What happens is that often people will focus on their favorite muscles or the ones they think will most impress potential suitors and the result can be an overuse injury or muscle imbalances. Using one muscle group at a time is a great way to get a pump but just isn't that exciting or engaging for people who only have the ability to workout a few times a week.    Someone's been skipping leg day! In the early 2000s Juan Carlos was one a number of fitness educators  promoting the concept of functional training which can be described as training for a purpose. The principle of specificity tells us that our body will adapt to the specific forces imposed upon it; sit in a machine to isolate a muscle and only that muscle will get strong. Using your whole body to move in all three directions is a much more effective way to develop strength in many muscles at the same time.    A big component of Juan Carlos' education was how to take the strength and conditioning techniques normally used by high performance athletes and apply them to the average adult population. This was ground breaking stuff in the early 2000s One of the most significant features of functional training is that it focused on training multiple muscle groups at the same time via using movement patterns as opposed to the bodybuilding approach of focusing on only one muscle group at a time. If you work with a trainer today, whether or not they know it, they have been influenced in some way by Juan Carlos. Juan Carlos was a major influence on my career; it was an honor to sit on a panel with him at the ASIA Fitness conference in Bangkok in 2015 I think I went to my first workshop with Juan Carlos back in '99 or '00 where he actually put me through something call the dumbbell matrix (I volunteered for it) which was a multi-directional circuit that got my heart rate cranking using only 25 pound dumbbells, that got me hooked. From then on I learned as much as I could about functional training and focused on helping my clients move better using equipment like stability balls, medicine balls and resistance tubing. My clients loved the fact that they were getting a great workout using their whole body instead of just sitting in a machine pushing a lever or lying on a bench struggling with a weight.   In our discussion today on All About Fitness, Juan Carlos and I talk about recent fitness trends, the benefits of training like an athlete, the pitfalls of training like a Kardashian and, most importantly, how exercise can slow down the aging process; since IHP is located in Boca Raton, FL and Juan Carlos works with a lot of older adults - he kinda knows what he's talking about. If you're a regular listener of All About Fitness please take a moment and give us a rating on iTunes - you know the deal, the better the rating, the higher the standings, the more listeners and the better content we can bring you. Thank you!   www.petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMc_fitness Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness  use code AAF to save when ordering a Terra Core   Use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once upon a time when you walked into a commercial health club you saw row after row of treadmills and strength training machines. The only constant is change (someone smart said that, but I'm not sure who), nowadays when you walk into many health clubs or fitness studios you see a lot of open space and very few, if any strength training machines.   That was then: commercial fitness used to be machine driven   The original health clubs and fitness facilities were influenced by the bodybuilding culture so the focus was on equipment for muscle isolation so users could get their swoll on and hit their GAINZ. Over the past fifteen years or so there has been a tremendous shift and while many commercial gyms still have some strength training equipment they have gotten rid of extraneous pieces to create open spaces for members to move.  Episode 39 of All About Fitness talks about how this change came about, who influenced it and, most importantly, how it benefits YOUR fitness program!   This is now: many modern facilities feature plenty of open space and lots of different types of free weight equipment to challenge ALL of the muscles in your body at the same time (This is from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning; Mike was a guest on episode 34 and his facility has repeatedly been voted one of the top gyms in the US by Mens Health)  Thanks for tuning in! Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness www.petemccallfitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From teaching group fitness to designing group fitness class formats to receiving an Emmy nomination for exercise programming as the VP of Programming for Daily Burn Lisa Wheeler is one of the backbones of the fitness industry. Today on this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how to identify the best fitness instructors for your needs and how a streaming service like Daily Burn can be a great resource for your fitness needs. Lisa doing what she does best: 'encouraging' people to sweat Whether you are looking for a way to start an exercise program or a total fitness junkie looking for killer instructor-led workouts you will get a lot of information from this episode on how you can reach YOUR fitness goals.   Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness www.petemccallfitness.com   To see myself and other guests teach live workshops on fitness techniques visit us at a SCW Fitness conference; use the code McCall17 to save money on registration. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:: SKLZ Performing products. Be ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your order.   Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better products for better results! Use code AAF to save on the order of a Terra Core.             Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One interesting thing about the fitness industry is that media and non-industry friends are always asking about the newest, latest, great workout product or program. For some reason when it comes to the commercial fitness industry it seems like we're always on the lookout for the 'next big thing' whether it's a product like the TRX or branded program like CrossFit; as a result we often overlook what really works to establish a foundation of good health: consistent exercise and smart nutrition choices.  Fitness is only part of the puzzle, other lifestyle habits like nutrition, amount of time spent sitting, sleep, hydration and total amount of daily physical activity all play important roles in helping to create optimal health. When it comes to which exercise program works the best, here's what ALL good, educated fitness professionals know: EVERYTHING works, if you do it the right way and you adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors at the same time.   That said, it is fun trying to predict future trends. When I first picked up a kettlebell in 2003 I know it was going to become popular but I didn't think I'd be able to buy one at big box retailers. When I did my first CrossFit workout in 2005 I thought it was a fun, challenging workout to provide the benefits of high intensity training but I never thought that we would be watching CrossFit competitions on TV. The point is that I can sometimes tell when things are going to be a popular fitness trend but I underestimate how popular. 14 years after picking up my 1st kettlebell and I'm still swinging away Whenever I’m at a large fitness event like the IHRSA trade show or IDEA World Conference I always ask colleagues and other attendees about any new equipment or trends that are catching their eye. As people tell me about the products or programs they’re noticing, or sharing their ideas for what the next fitness trend will be, one thing always occurs to me: rather than always looking for the next ‘best thing’ in fitness we should be focusing our efforts on doing the basics right. From Ashtanga yoga to indoor cycling to Zumba it seems as if the popularity of fitness is at an all-time high yet we seem to always be looking for the next trend.  It can be tough to guess exactly what will happen in the future (if I could do that I’d be working on Wall Street or fleecing the casinos in Vegas) but here are my best educated guesses on the fitness trends we’ll be seeing over the next year or two.   1.  In 2017 the online workout-video-on-demand category will expand as companies evolve from offering pre-recorded workouts to providing instructor-led workouts live-streamed from a popular studio in real-time as they’re happening. Popular video-on-demand service The Daily Burn is leading the way in this category allowing three friends in a living room in Decatur, Georgia to follow along with a live workout being taught in a studio in mid-town Manhattan.   2.  What is old is new again. Thanks to products like the Mace from companies like Onnit one of the recent trends has been a return to ‘ancient’ strength training techniques used by the original generation of strongmen and militaries. Various militaries, like Germany in the 1700s, were the first to popularize group fitness as a means of preparing soldiers for battle. The Mace is a heavy tool used for hand-to-hand combat but it also creates an extremely effective way to train for total body rotational strength. Yes, my first glimpse into the future is all about new tech and this one is all about a return to ancient techniques; but when it comes to fitness there is no ‘one size fits all’ solution meaning different modes of exercise will be attractive to different types of people.   The one arm press was made famous during the era of physical culture; Arthur Saxon could lift over 200 lbs. (95-ish kilos) with one arm. 3.  Social media platforms like Snapchat, Instagram, Periscope and Facebook Live provide fitness professionals with the opportunity to promote their individual brands and connect with thousands of people around the world. Over the next year we will see more trainers use social media platforms to extend their ability to get people moving. In addition we will start seeing trainers and fitness models who have cultivated a strong social media presence (think tens of thousands of followers) leverage their extensive networks of followers to create revenue streams for themselves by promoting various fitness products.   4.  Building community through health clubs. One reason why Starbucks has been so successful (besides selling legally addictive stimulants) is because it creates a third space that is neither work nor home but a location to hang out, spend some time catching up with a friend or a good book. Health clubs provide the same opportunity; they're not just a place to get sweaty but they create a community of like-minded individuals interested in exercise. Ok, I'm biased because I met my wife at a health club   5.  In the coming years we will see more health clubs and fitness equipment companies align their products and services with popular professional sports leagues. UFC Gyms, which allow members to exercise in an environment that replicates how MMA stars train for competition, are experiencing rapid growth both in the United States and internationally (listen to All About Fitness podcasts episode 16 with Rob McCullough, the director of fitness for UFC Gyms and episode 18 with Tamar El-Guindy, the VP of international franchising for the company). Also in the MMA realm, Reebok, a major sponsor of the UFC, has licensed their name to Power Systems for a line of high intensity strength training equipment. In addition, there are rumors that a health club company may be a partnering with professional sports teams to develop health clubs branded with the teams from each particular market. Last year a consulting client told me about the development of NFL-themed health clubs and I have been on a non-disclosure agreement so I haven’t been able to talk about it, but as I was writing this blog this announcement about Jerry Jones opening Cowboy Fit was released. This is happening and is going to be AWESOME!   Health clubs and studios aren't just for sweating, they're a great place to connect and hang out with friends. Who knows if all or any of these will become popular; if I could actually predict the future then I would have invested all of my savings in the stocks of Amazon or Priceline, each of experienced a fifty percent increase in value over the past year.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When most people think of 'strength training' they no doubt think of bulky, overly-muscled men like Arnold Schwarzenegger from his nineteen-eighties, action-movie glory days; but here's a little known secret about strength training - the biggest muscles aren't always the strongest muscles. That's right; muscles may be large but that's not the primary determinant of strength. Muscular strength comes from numerous muscle fibers working together to generate tension; it is a function of the nervous system's ability to communicate with individual muscle fibers. The more fibers recruited to generate tension, the higher the levels of strength developed. If you're a fitness aficionado who wants to learn more about strength training you have a couple of choices: you could read the literature of the Russian Researchers or who could work with someone who has been trained by StrongFirst. Brett Jones, Chief Instructor, StrongFirst  Strength is a technical skill; if your goal is to get strong then you will want to work with a coach who knows who to properly develop the skill of strength. On this episode of All About Fitness I interview Brett Jones, Chief Instructor, StrongFirst about the benefits of strength training and how kettlebells can be used as a tool to develop both strength and power. In our discussion we cover numerous benefits of strength and power training; including one of the most important: that it can help develop lean muscle mass, which can be a key component of looking younger! Find a StrongFirst educated trainer in your area with the StrongFirst Trainer Locator Or if you are interested in StrongFirst education then hit this link to: StrongFirst Education and Certification courses No matter what your personal fitness goal, improving strength will always be a key component of success! www.petemccallfitness.com Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness     Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ: Performance training equipment - BE READY! Use code: PM30 to save on your next purchase! Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - the new workout platform that is changing the way people move. Vicore Fitness - better results from better products. Use code: AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core of your own! ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic resistance; let the resistance move you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this edition of Quick Fit Tips I go into the most important benefit of strength training: It can slow down the normal biological aging process. Until someone invents the flux capacitor for time travel (80s movie reference) there is nothing that we can do to stop the progress of time; however getting older certainly does beat the alternative. Strength training increases the levels of specific hormones which can act as a literal fountain of youth helping to mitigate the aging process. Would you believe that he is 62 years old?* If you're in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s or even your 20s and are not currently exercising, you should think about starting. Not to lose weight or look a certain way, but to take control of the aging process; because regular physical activity combined with a number of other healthy lifestyle choices can help you maintain your youthful energy and appearance well into your later years. Here is my blog for the American Council on Exercise on the types of exercise to do in each decade of the human life cycle: https://www.acefitness.org/blog/6108/exercise-for-each-decade-of-the-adult-lifespan Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness www.petemccallfitness.com    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ: Fitness equipment for all of your training needs. Use PM30 for a discount on your next order. the Terra Core by Vicore Fitness: Use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core the ActivMotion Bar: Let the resistance move you!   *Not really, but exercise can help you to look younger well into your later years   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Question: What can George Constanza teach us about exercise?   To learn the answer you'll have to listen to strength coach Mike Boyle and I discuss the most effective ways you should be working out. When it comes to developing and coaching practical, effective fitness solutions Mike has over thirty years of experience  helping both athletes and individuals to achieve extremely high levels of performance. On this episode of All About Fitness we discuss why the average person should be training like an athlete and how you can get started on a program to help you get fit at any age. If you have kids that play sports or coach youth sports yourself then you will want to pay CLOSE ATTENTION to the first part of our conversation where Mike and I discuss the many mistakes being made in youth sports that could impede athletic development or lead to a career-ending injury. When it comes to strength and conditioning Mike is a straight-shooter and one of the best in the business. He the author of New Functional Training for Sports and owns Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn, MA which has been recognized by Men's Health as one of the top gyms in the country. Throughout his career as a coach, educator and author Mike has had a tremendous impact on myself and thousands of other fitness professionals who are working to make the world a healthier place. Here are links to some of the things referenced in our discussion: Core Performance by Mark Verstegen - one of THE BEST books for learning the how's and why's of fitness. Mike Boyle's Fat-Loss for Adults workout program on exercise.com  Mike Boyle's Strength Coach Blog www.petemccallfitness.com  Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness www.SKLZ.com  Use code: PM30 to save on your next order. Vicore Fitness: the makers of the new Terra Core fitness platform - Better Products for Better Results! Use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core www.activmotionbar.com ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a shifting mass that can be 170% more effective than traditional weighted bars!     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you exercise regularly, how do you decide which ones to do in your workouts? If you're like most fitness enthusiasts then you are most likely following a workout program featuring exercises that focus on individual muscle groups or bodyparts. This approach to fitness comes from bodybuilders who use muscle isolation exercises like biceps curls or leg extensions in an effort to promote the highest level of growth and definition.  The ViPR was designed specifically to focus on movement-based workouts.   Hypertrophy is the technical term for muscle growth; exercise programs where the goal is improving hypertrophy should focus on muscle isolation exercises because they can be the most effective way to initiate the metabolic or mechanical stimuli necessary to promote muscle growth. However, if you only have a limited time for exercise you are better off following an exercise program that focuses on using movement patterns as opposed to exercises designed to isolate a muscle. Here's some food for thought: The only time a muscle works in isolation is in a machine designed for muscle isolation. Any other time you move numerous muscles are working together to produce and control the forces necessary to perform specific movement patterns. Our brains are hard-wired to focus on learning the most effective movement patterns that can provide our daily needs for food, shelter, companionship or physical security. When creating a movement our brain and nervous system will engage a number of muscles simultaneously to execute the pattern. Performing a movement-based exercise program that focuses on using patterns instead of muscle isolation exercises can help improve overall levels of strength, reduce the risk of injury from overuse and increase caloric expenditure (allowing you to burn more calories in less time). Today's All About Fitness Quick Fit Tip focuses on the differences between isolation and movement training and why you should be doing the latter and skipping the former. The most important benefit is that anytime you engage more muscles in an activity you can increase the level of energy expenditure. Moving a weight through space is an effective way to increase total body strength.   Blogs I've written about the benefits of movement-based exercise: ACE Blog: Training Movement, Not Muscles ACE Blog: Training Movement, Not Muscles, part II ACE article: Loaded Movement Training   Thanks for tuning in; for the next few months All About Fitness will be holding a drawing from all people who fill out a review on iTunes (or other hosting services). Each month we will select one person from all of those who write a review to win a prize - either an All About Fitness t-shirt or a product from a sponsor. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ - exercise equipment for all phases of the workout; use code PM30 to save on your next order. ActivMhttps://activmotionbar.comotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic, moving mass that can be up to 170% MORE effective than using traditional weighted bars; let the resistance move you! The Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - The Terra Core is a unique new fitness platform that can be used as a bench, balance device or conditioning tool. Better products for better results; use code PM30 to save on the purchase of a Terra Core. (for more info on the Terra Core, read here) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know that nutrition plays a significant role in helping us reach or exceed our fitness goals. Between trendy diets, faddish flushes or dangerous detoxes there can be a tremendous amount of misinformation about the type of well-rounded, balanced, complete nutrition you need to be healthy. Frances Largeman-Roth is a RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, author, frequent contributor to national TV talk shows and the former Director of Food and Nutrition at Health Magazine; she has a tremendous amount of experience in helping others learn how to eat right and make healthier decisions. Today on All About Fitness, Frances and I talk about fad diets and some simple strategies and steps that you can easily implement to help develop and maintain healthy nutrition habits. From understanding the role of elimination diets to strategies for getting your kids to eat their veggies you will learn a number of helpful tidbits to help you make healthier choices for you and your family.  Frances has written 4 books: Eating in Color, The Carblovers Diet Cookbook, The Carblovers Diet and Feed the Belly: the Pregnant Mom's Healthy Eating Guide (written from experience as the mother of 3). You can also catch Frances sharing healthy recipes on her YouTube channel: The Milk&Honey Kitchen with Frances or through her social media handles: Instagram @franceslrothrd or Twitter @franceslrothrd   More about Pete McCall, the host of All About Fitness   If you want to learn more about fitness or nutrition, come to a SCW Mania Fitness Convention this year! Use the code PMcCall17 to save on your registration. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ Training and Performance Products: Be Ready! Use code PM30 to save on your next order The Terra Core by Vicore Fitness: Better Products for Better Results: use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core ActivMotion Bar: Let the Resistance Move YOU!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter what your fitness goals are, nutrition is a key component of success. The sayings: "abs are made in the kitchen" and "you can't out-train a bad diet," are absolutely, one-hundred percent accurate.  Nutrition does not need to be overly complicated nor does it need to be some sort of strict diet but it is important to know a few strategies that can help you make healthier decisions. On this episode of All About Fitness Quick Fit Tips I offer a couple of simple strategies that can help you with your approach to nutrition. A meal like this can be both nutritious and delicious! First, it's important to know a little science, but keep in mind these are general terms, each individual is different, but these examples can help you to develop a slightly better understanding of how your body uses energy. If you want to know more about how your body burns fat then listen to episode 26 of All About Fitness where Professor Fabio Comana explains the physiology of fat burning. Your body uses the food you eat for energy and to repair tissue. Protein is used to repair tissue while fats and carbohydrates are used to provide energy (among other things). The energy that is not used immediately will be saved as triglycerides in adipose tissue (body fat). Yes, most of the energy you use is to power your muscles for a variety of activities, but internal biological processes like digestion and tissue repair will also help burn calories. A calorie is a measure of unit of energy - it is the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of one liter of water by one degree centigrade. There is some variance based on the amount of lean muscle mass, fat mass and overall fitness but in general the human body will burn approximately one hundred (100) calories to walk or run a mile. If you take 12 minutes to walk a mile it will take you about 30 minutes to burn the energy from a 20oz bottle of Coca-cola (240 calories - according to the label). If you run a 7 minute mile it will take you half the time to burn the same amount of energy.  My advice to clients is that when looking at a food label or calories guide on a restaurant menu determine how much activity you will need to do to expend the energy provided by that food. If something you're about to eat has two hundred calories then you should be prepared to do the necessary activity to use the energy it will provide. Otherwise that extra energy that could be stored as fat to be used at a later time.  Taking the time to prep fruit and veggies at the beginning of the week can help you be healthier all week long. If your goal is to lose weight then it is necessary to consume fewer calories than you expend - this creates a negative caloric balance. This doesn't mean starve yourself, it just means making smarter decisions about the quantity of food and your daily level of physical activity. A pound of body fat has approximately 3500 calories of energy; if you can reduce your caloric intake by 300-500 calories a day and increase your caloric expenditure by 300-500 calories (the equivalent of walking 3-5 miles; it sounds like a lot but that can be accumulated throughout the day) then you will be on track to lose 1-2 pounds a week. More importantly you will be developing the ability to make healthier decisions and practice healthier habits both of which are essential for long-term success.   There are many different approaches to nutrition; it is important to identify what works for you and your specific needs. My recommendation is to find a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist through the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. A RDN has five years of formal education before earning the credential which is important for helping you identify the most effective nutrition plan for your needs. Pete McCall bio Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ - Performance Training Products Use code PM30 to save on your next order. Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core ActivMotion Bar - the first weight bar with a dynamic resistance.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Strength is the ability to generate muscular force against an external resistance. Strength training is more than just lifting heavier weights or adding more muscle; how you approach your workout program can provide a number of benefits not only for your physical health but for your overall outlook on life.  On episode 30 of All About Fitness strength coach Dan John and I discuss a number of benefits of strength training. Besides being an expert on strength training and human performance, Dan teaches religion and philosophy so our discussion delves into a number of ways that getting stronger can improve your life both in and out of the weight room. Strength training is a good metaphor for life; you have to work to overcome challenges. If you work hard enough and take the right approach you can accomplish great things. Some days you’re going to have the strength to overcome the weight, while other days the weight might get the best of you. In life it’s not what happens to us but how we react to it. That's just a little preview of this episode of All About Fitness - enjoy!  You can read some of Dan's articles on T-Nation or Breaking Muscle; you can also pick up one of his books through On Target Publishing.  My personal approach to fitness is to have the ability to enjoy awesome activities like lifting heavy things and playing in the mud during a Spartan Race If you want to learn more about fitness, exercise and human performance you can visit me at a SCW Mania Fitness Conference this year - I'll be teaching workshops on Core Training, Kettlbell training and the anatomy of human performance; use code McCall17 to save on registration. Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU! SKLZ Performance products - use code PM30 to save on your next order. Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - use code AAF to save on the purchase of a Terra Core   Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness email: pete@petemccallfitness.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sled pulling, or in this case, car pulling is an excellent way to develop lower body strength. When most people hear the term, 'strength training' they get an image of oversized bodybuilders lifting free weights to increase the size of their muscles. Muscular strength is the ability of muscles to generate a force against an external resistance. Did you realize that there are different types of strength training that can produce different effects on the body? On episode 29 of All About Fitness it's another Quick Fit Tip discussing the different types of strength training. The text below outlines what I explain in the podcast, providing a little more detail with links to relevant blogs and articles I've written in the past.  A motor unit is the connection between the nervous system and the muscles it controls; it is the motor neuron and the muscle fibers attached to it. When a motor unit is activated it will cause it's attached fibers to shorten and generate a force. To learn more about muscle motor units, read my blog here. Hypertrophy is the technical term for increasing muscle size. Training for hypertrophy requires lifting a weight for a set of ten-to-fifteen reps until the muscle fatigues and is not able to perform another rep. Performing a higher rep range to fatigue will cause metabolic overload, the result of a muscle using all of its available glycogen to fuel the contractions. A muscle adapts by storing more glycogen which holds on to water resulting in an increase in muscle volume. To read more about metabolic overload, read this blog, and to learn seven techniques for promoting muscle growth click this link. Strength training, lifting a moderate-to-heavy weight for up to eight reps, will increase the number of motor units recruited but not necessarily the size of the involved muscles. Have you ever felt your muscles shaking when moving a heavy weight? That is because heavier weights will activate more muscle motor units (and their attached fibers) increasing the electrical activity within that muscle creating the shaking sensation. To read about the different types of strength; check out this blog. Power training should be done with lighter loads to allow you to move at the fastest speed possible. Power training increases the speed at which motor units are recruited and muscle fibers shortened, the result is the ability to generate a high amount of force in a short period of time. To read more about power training, follow this link.   Towing a heavy weight can improve strength; towing a light weight (less than 10% of bodyweight) can help improve speed and acceleration - there is a difference. Powerlifting is the sport where participants compete to see who can lift the most amount of weight in three lifts: bench press, squat and deadlift.  Weightlifting, commonly called Olympic weightlifting, is the sport where athletes compete to see who can lift the most weight in the snatch and clean-and-jerk.  Here's the paradox: Powerlifting is test of maximum strength - the ability to lift the highest weight possible regardless of velocity while weightlifting is a test of explosive power - the ability to accelerate a weight at a high rate of speed. To learn more about the the different types of strength training and how they affect your body, listen to episode 29 of All About Fitness. To see myself and other guests teach live workshops on fitness techniques visit us at a SCW Fitness conference; use the code McCall17 to save money on registration. Sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ Performing products. Be ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your order. ActivMotion Bar - let the resistance move you. Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better products for better results! Use code AAF to save on the order of a Terra Core. Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  email: pete@petemccallfitness.com      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how old you are, strength training can help you get results!   On this episode of All About Fitness I speak with Nick Tumminello about how strength training can help you reach a variety of your fitness goals. Nick is a personal trainer, strength coach and educator who was recognized as the Personal Trainer of the Year by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Nick is an expert in strength training and is a frequent contributor to publications such as Men’s Health, T-Nation and Bodybuilding.com. In addition, he travels around the world to teach personal trainers how to be more successful.  Our conversation today focuses on the benefits of strength training for weight loss, the subject of one of Nick’s books, we also talk about a variety of topics related to working out in general and strength training in particular. in a field where a number of self-professed ‘experts’ claim to have the secret to success or promote workouts with little-to-no scientific validity it’s good to know that there are professionals like Nick who take the time to do the research so that when they dispense advice it is based only on the known facts about how the body adapts to exercise.    Nick and I have gotten to know one another at various fitness conferences and meetings, at one point in our conversation I refer to Nick’s approach to fitness as ‘basic’ and I mean that as a compliment. Workout programs do not need to be overly complicated or use a variety of exercises better suited for an acrobatic routine to be effective. Knowing how to design a progressively challenging workout that applies the appropriate amount of stimulus to the body and how to properly recover from the workout so the body experiences the desired adaptations are two of the most important components of any exercise program. If you enjoy pushing iron or want to know the most effective things you should be doing in the gym you’ll get a lot out of today’s episode.  Nick's books: Strength Training for Fat Loss and Building Muscle and Performance are must-have's for anyone interested in getting results from strength training.   Come see Nick, myself and other top fitness professionals at SCW Mania fitness conventions; use code McCall17 to save on your registration. ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with dynamic resistance to help you strengthen both your muscle and connection tissues; Let the Resistance Move YOU! Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - Better Products for Better Results Use code AAF to save on your purchase of a Terra Core. SKLZ Performance Equipment: Be Ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order!   Pete@petemccallfitness.com Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We know that exercise is important, but the type of exercise you do can make all of the difference in getting the results you want. There are three general types of exercise: strength training, cardio training and flexibility training.  In short, cardio training is about improving the ability of your body to deliver oxygen to working muscles; flexibility training is improving the ability of your muscles and joints to move and strength training improves the ability to generate force with your muscles. Strength training is the process of using an external resistance to help the muscles become more effective at producing and using force. When a muscle shortens it generates a force to move the opposing mass. When a muscle lengthens it is slowing down, or decelerating, the movement caused by an opposing force. For example, when standing up from the bottom of a squat the thigh and glute muscles are shortening to generate the force required to move your body up against the downward pull of gravity. On the way back down to the bottom of a squat the thigh and glute muscles are lengthening to slow the downward force created by gravity. Because there is more surface tension between individual muscle fibers as they lengthen, a muscle can generate more force during this phase of muscle action which can help stimulate muscle growth and improve definition (this is the science behind super-slow lifting methods). Strength training can be done with a variety of equipment including machines designed to work on specific muscles, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells and non-traditional implements like sandbags, kegs or heavy tires. No matter which equipment you use, the amount of weight lifted or the number of reps you do, the most important thing to stimulate muscle growth is to work to the point of momentary fatigue which ensures that ALL fibers in a particular muscle are being engaged. Can strength training help make you smarter? Listen to find out!   On episode 27 of All About Fitness I review the benefits of strength training, some of which are well-known like improving strength or adding lean muscle mass, but I also address some of the lesser known benefits like boosting levels of fat-burning hormones or making you smarter. Listen for details.  Finally, when it comes to strength training you'll get your best results by using different equipment and changing the exercises you do on a regular basis. When you change the type of equipment you use in your workouts, like switching from doing barbell bench press to dumbbell bench press, it can stimulate your nervous system to recruit different muscle fibers. Exercise physiology is not an exact science; research can help us predict how a certain type of exercise might effect your body, but there is no way to know for certain how your body will respond until you actually do the exercise. However, there is one thing that we do know: doing the same exercises with the same equipment for more than a few months at a time is a sure-fire way to become stuck on a plateau. If you want to learn how your body adapts to strength training stay tuned for future episodes where I discuss the topic with some of the top strength coaches in fitness. In the meantime here are some blogs that I've written about the benefits of strength training to help you understand why you should be picking up heavy stuff:    Evidence based solutions for muscle growth - this was written for personal trainers but you should be able to understand it. Why you should be lifting heavy Strength training starts with engaging the right muscle fibers: slow twitch v fast twitch muscle fibers Seven different types of strength training Get STRONG with Strongman training! (written for personal trainers) One weight workout: the barbell   If you want to catch one of my workshops this year, please come see me at the SCW Mania fitness conference series, I'll be at every one EXCEPT NYC; use code McCall17 for a discount Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: SKLZ: Be Ready - use code PM30 for a discount ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic, shifting mass Terra Core by Vicore Fitness - better results from better products - use code AAF for a discount Follow me: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How are you doing with your weight loss goals so far this year? Have you lost the weight you wanted to? Have you been able to get rid of that extra fat hanging out on your body? Do you want some advice for what you could be doing better?  Losing weight and getting rid of unwanted body fat are popular reasons for starting an exercise program. In order to reach those goals it helps to know a little of the science behind how your body stores and uses fat. For example, if you consume too many calories the excess energy that your body doesn't use could be stored as fat. There are reasons why even if you exercise everyday you could still be falling short of your weight loss goals.  In this episode of All About Fitness I sit down with Fabio Comana, a Professor of Exercise and Nutrition Science at San Diego State University, to discuss how the body gains and loses weight and, most importantly, identify the types of activity you can be doing to help you reach your weight loss goals.  Fabio and I speaking at Fitness Asia in 2010, come join us at an upcoming SCW Mania   If you want to learn more about exercise or experience workouts with some of the most dynamic instructors in the fitness industry you can visit Fabio, myself and numerous other fitness educators at a www.scwfit.com conference near your this year, use code: McCall17 to save on your registration!   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU! SKLZ - Be Ready! Use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order Vicore Fitness - makers of the Terra Core exercise platform, use code AAF to save on a Terra Core of your own. Join me on: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are some numbers for you: 3500 calories - the amount of energy from a pound of fat 100 calories - the amount of energy it takes to walk or run a mile 5 calories - the amount of energy the body burns to consume 1 liter of oxygen 1 calories = the amount of energy required to increase 1 liter of water 1 degree centigrade.   A calorie is a measure of unit of energy. When we eat food we are absorbing nutrients that will ultimately end up in one of three places: in muscles to burn as energy, in our waste when we eliminate or in our adipose tissue where fat is stored to be used for energy at a later date. If we eat a piece of food with 500 calories then whatever energy we do not burn or eliminate will be stored for use at a later time. In the body fat is simply stored energy; if you are looking to lose weight and burn fat then it is necessary to get up and be more active. We use oxygen, along with fats and carbohydrates, to produce energy to fuel activity in the body. Anytime we use more muscle tissue or do more activity we will require more oxygen and therefore burn more calories. If you've been struggling to lose weight then adding more activity to your daily habits can be one way to increase your net energy expenditure. Studies show that people who move more throughout the day can burn up to 300 more calories - that's equivalent to a 3 mile run! In this Quick Fit Tip episode of All About Fitness I cover a few simple steps that you can take to burn more energy throughout your day.   One big tip:  When reading a label to identify the amount of calories in a food or drink - Ask yourself, can I burn the energy that this is going to add to my body? If you see that a certain snack like a piece of pumpkin loaf from your favorite Seattle-based coffee store is 380 calories then that means you need to be prepared to walk about 4 miles to burn off the energy it will provide. At the USMC Camp Pendleton 10K Mud Run - Burning off some of my extra energy!    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar: Let the Resistance Move You! Vicore Fitness: The maker of the new Terra Core - use code AAF to save 20% on a Terra Core of your own! SKLZ - Fitness and Performance Products - use code PM30 to save 30% on your next order Please follow Pete McCall: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Episode 24 of All About Fitness features author and founder of Nutritious Movement, Katy Bowman. This was a first for All About Fitness, the interview was scheduled through a publicist; and to be completely honest, before receiving her book, Move Your DNA, I had not heard of Katy Bowman, but the concepts discussed in her writing were familiar to me as a fitness educator who teaches that exercise is a function of movement. In a cool synchronicity, I interviewed Jen Sinkler before I interviewed Katy; when I was editing our podcast I realized that Jen had made a specific reference to Katy’s work.     Katy is a health and wellness educator who promotes the concept that rather than limiting ourselves to specific types of exercise that we should focus more on participating in all types of movement. We often think of physical activity as a construct of a specific activity like flexibility, cardio exercise or resistance training; through her blog, books and podcast - Katy Says, Katy helps people to focus on improving movement literacy by taking every opportunity to be as physically active as possible, which can greatly enhance the overall quality of life. A biomechanist by education, Katy uses scientific knowledge combined with real-world practicality to reshape the concept of physical activity into holistic, natural movements as opposed to a series of isolated, discrete joint motions. Katy’s books include: Move Your DNA, Whole Body Barefoot and the recently released Movement Matters.      In our conversation today we focus on why it is important to think about enhancing movement through ALL types of physical activity. Research shows that people who move throughout the day are healthier than people who are stuck in the same position. You’ll hear Katy use the term Captive Humans - to describe how the shape of our body becomes dictated by the limited scope of movements we perform throughout our daily lives. On this episode you'll learn why it’s more important to focus on complete movement literacy, why the modern concept of exercise may actually be limiting how much we move and what you can do to be more physically active throughout your day.      Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:   ActivMotion Bar Here is an example of the ActivMotion Bar in action   Terra Core by Vicore Fitness Use product code AAF to save 20% on the purchase of a Terra Core   SKLZ Fitness Products Use product code PM30 to save 30% on your next purchase Check out SKLZ products in action HERE   Connect with Pete McCall: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness pete@petemccallfitness.com    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this shorter episode of All About Fitness I discuss the basic components of fitness. We have a tendency to overcomplicate things, especially when it comes to exercise and working out, it's important to note that often the best experts in any field are those who do the basics extremely well. The basic components of fitness are: strength training, energy pathway training, mobility training, fueling, rest and recovery, community and financial fitness; I describe what each component is but don't take a deep dive on how to achieve it - those will be happening on future episodes of the podcast. If you want to understand how exercise slows down the aging process, here is an article I wrote a few years ago that covers the basic physiology. When it comes to exercise I'm a BIG proponent of a three-day-a-week split: Day 1: Force production - either strength or power training, the goal is to challenge your muscles to generate a high amount of force (strength) or to produce force at the fastest velocity possible (power) Day 2: Mobility training - technically flexibility is joint motion through a specific range of motion. Extensibility is the ability of tissue to lengthen and shorten. These two combined create mobility - the ability to control motion through a complete path of motion. Mobility training includes bodyweight exercises like gymnastics or TRX training, yoga, dance or martial arts. Mobility training will keep you moving but should not over stress the systems of the body. Day 3: Energy pathway training - there are three specific energy pathways in the body and training on this day should focus on one of those. We should do some high intensity interval training but no more than one or two days per week (three if we have really good recovery strategies).  Day 4: Rest or go back to day 1; however it's a good idea to take at least one complete rest day a week where the most activity you do is go for a long walk or catch up on chores around the house.   Following this three day split you do your higher intensity days on 1 and 3; if you do a high intensity day 3 of energy pathway training then take a rest day, if energy pathway training is lower intensity then you can jump right back into strength or power training on day 1. The other components of fitness: fueling, rest, community and financial will be covered in future episodes of the podcast but each individual component is important for creating a well-balanced, low stress, high quality of life.   If you want to see me in person, I'm speaking at SCW Mania Fitness Conferences this year: www.scwfit.com use code McCall17 for a discount on your registration   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Vicore Fitness the makers of the Terra Core use code AAF to save 20% on a Terra Core of your own SKLZ - the makers of products for all components of your workout, use code PM30 to save 30% on your order ActivMotion Bar - the first weighted bar with a dynamic, shifting resistance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 22 of All About Fitness represents two firsts: it was the first time I interviewed a guest with whom I did not have an existing relationship, and it was the first time I used Skype to record a podcast. The former was extremely successful which makes up for a few tech glitches on the latter. David Dellanave is the founder and owner of the Movement Gym in Minneapolis, MN which has been recognized as one of the top gyms in the United States by Men's Health Magazine. David is recognized as a strength training expert and has developed a specific coaching model based on using biofeedback to determine the appropriate training intensity for each training day. David has written a book about deadlifting and is often cited by magazines for being an expert on using strength training to get results. On episode 20 of All About Fitness I interviewed David's wife, the awesome Jen Sinkler so I thought it was only fair to give him the mic on this edition of the podcast. Our conversation covers the best things you can be doing at home to support your work in the gym, so it's definitely worth a listen! Visit David's website: https://www.dellanave.com The Movement Minneapolis (David's gym): https://www.movementminneapolis.com My article on deadlifting - David was a contributing expert: If you like All About Fitness please take a moment to give us a rating on iTunes. If you have any feedback please send me an e-mail at pete@petemccallfitness.com  If you're interested in learning more about fitness please visit me at a SCW Mania fitness conference where I'll be teaching a number of workshops on the most effective ways to exercise. http://scwfit.com/mania/ use code McCall17 to save 10% on registration   Thank you to the sponsors of All About Fitness www.vicorefitness.com The makers of the new Terra Core, use code AAF to save 20% when you purchase a Terra Core www.activmotionbar.com Let the Resistance Move YOU! www.SKLZ.com High performance training equipment.   Use code PM30 to receive a discount off of your order!   Follow me on social media: Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting this week All About Fitness is moving to a two-podcast-per-week model where one podcast will feature a full, complete interview with an expert from a various fitness-related field where the focus will be on what you can be doing to improve your fitness level during the aging process, or how you can use exercise to slow down the aging process. The second podcast will be short and sweet where I will feature a brief review of a piece of relevant research, discuss a new trend or talk about the benefits of using a specific fitness product. The interview podcast will be between 25-45 minutes long and the second podcast, a kind of verbal blog, will be less than ten minutes. Whenever I am first introduced to a new "expert" or authority in a particular field I am always interested about his or her background and why I should be investing my time listening to what he or she has to say. On this first short format of All About Fitness I provide a brief overview of my education and work experience in the fitness industry. No, I don't have a seven-figure following on social media, nor do I have six-pack abs or buns of steel (although my glutes are pretty well developed - thanks to kettlebell swings and deadlifts). But I have worked (and continue to work) for the two largest personal training certifications: the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Talking about yourself is always tough, you want to provide some background about your legitimacy to be viewed as an expert but you don't want to appear to be what comedian Dane Cook refers to as 'too bragadocious.' (Not sure if that's a word, but I'm going for it).  Episode 21 provides a brief overview of my knowledge, skills and abilities and why I'm doing this podcast. If you like All About Fitness please take a moment and review on iTunes. If you have any direct feedback or guests you would like to book, please contact Pete@petemccallfitness.com    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness www.activmotionbar.com www.SKLZ.com www.vicorefitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 20 of All About Fitness, first I’m pleased to announce a new sponsor - SKLZ, the maker of exercise products to help you reach your goals, listen to the spot for a code that can save you 30%.    On episode 20 I’m thrilled to feature a conversation with a favorite member of my extended #FitFAM Jen Sinkler. Jen is a blogger, studio owner (along with her husband, the physically cultured David Dellanave - an upcoming guest on All About Fitness himself) and fitness personality who is helping to change how people exercise - you can read her extended bio here. Some highlights of her background are being a former member of the US Women’s National Rugby team, an editor for a fitness magazine, a frequent speaker at fitness conferences and, this is my favorite, she’s one of the few women who is a regular content (meaning workout) contributor to Men’s Health.   During our conversation today we talk about living without a car (LOVE IT), the benefits of strength training and specifically how her workout program has changed as she’s gotten a little older. As I’m getting more into podcasting and listening to other podcasts I’m finding I do not like long intros, so I’m trying to keep the recorded introduction short and sweet but am adding some personal input and thoughts AFTER the interview, so please stay tuned. For more info about Jen, please visit her site: https://www.jensinkler.com   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar Vicore Fitness - use code AAF for a 20% discount SKLZ - listen to the spot for a discount code for 30%    Follow me on Social Media! Twitter: @PeteMc_fitness Instagram: @PeteMcCall_fitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a longtime fitness enthusiast then you no doubt know that exercise is only one component of what is required to achieve the results you want. Unlike many common gym myths, the phrases, "You can't out-train a bad diet," and "Abs are made in the kitchen" are two sayings that, unfortunately, are more reality than myth. Here to help provide some no-nonsense, evidence based ideas for how you can change your diet to change your body is Sohailla Digsby, a Registered Dietician who is the author of the books: Countdown to Your Best Body Success Journal and Best Body Cookbook and Menu Plan as well as the leader of the Best Body in 52 online nutrition coaching program. On this episode of All About Fitness we discuss nutrition, the difference between a nutritionist and Registered Dietician, how you can make healthier nutrition choices and 5 simple steps that you can take to change your diet. Today.  Don't let your nutrition choices hold you back from seeing the results you really want from your fitness program; this episode will help you understand the role of nutrition as well as help identify some simple changes that you can start making to your diet. As always, a big THANK YOU to the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar - the FIRST weighted bar with a shifting mass that has been found to be 170% more effective than traditional weighted bars. www.activmotionbar.com    Vicore Fitness - the makers of the Terra Core, a workout platform designed specific to help you enhance your fitness through the science of movement variability.  www.vicorefitness.com/terra-core  use the code AAF to save 20% on a Terra Core of your own!   If you are interested in seeing fitness and nutrition educators like Sohailla and I in person we will be appearing at SCW MANIA Fitness conferences in 2017. You do NOT have to be a fitness professional to attend, in fact we love it when the general fitness enthusiast comes to the events. In 2017 I'll be teaching workshops on kettlebell training, core training, dynamic anatomy and the role of recovery in fitness www.scwfit.com  Look for the link to the MANIA events to find one near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As a fitness professional my primary focus is on enhancing physical performance through movement-based strength and conditioning programs. What that means in plain English is that I help people move better first before helping them to become stronger or more powerful. A well-known joke among fitness professionals is that the most common workout goals are to: "lose weight" and "tone up." If a personal trainer received $1 for every time he or she heard that phrase every single one of us would be a multi-millionaire. The fact is that most people start a workout program in order to look better, not move better. With that in mind I plan on regularly interviewing guests with a background in bodybuilding, whether as a competitor, researcher or coach. On episode 18 of All About Fitness I interview former professional  bodybuilder Tamer ’The Razor' El-Guindy.   Our conversation focuses on how setting exercise goals, especially the strict ones required for success as a bodybuilder, can help you prepare for success in your professional life. Let’s face it, if you can compete in bodybuilding then you are driven by setting and working towards challenging goals which is an important trait required for any type of professional success. Tamer is an excellent example of an individual who has turned the drive and determination that led to his success on the competitive stage towards a career working in the fitness industry. Tamer is a former IFBB 2-time Mr. USA who is now working for UFC Gym as the vice president of global franchising and the director of the UFC Gym University.    My initial perception of UFC Gym was that it was going to be focused on the tribal-tatood, Ed Hardy t-shirt wearing crowd that frequent MMA events. However having met and done some work with both Tamer and the director of Fitness for UFC Gyms Rob McCullough, who I interviewed on episode 16 of All About Fitness, I have been impressed by the all-inclusive approach the company has towards it’s fitness programming.    This is not an informercial for UFC Gym, however when I come across a company that I feel is doing fitness the right way, whether it is by manufacturing equipment or operating a health club, I want to share that it with you. If you’re like me than you may have a certain image of what working out in a UFC Gym looks like, but after listening to our conversation today you may realize it’s a place worth checking out.    If you're looking for a new fitness facility for your workouts, then visit: https://ufcgym.com   A big THANK YOU to the sponsors of All About Fitness:   ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance MOVE YOU! www.activmotionbar.com Here is the ActivMotion Bar in action: https://youtu.be/pHEv-TeT6Ug     Vicore Fitness - makers of the new Terra Core workout platform www.vicorefitness.com  Check out the Terra Core in Action: https://youtu.be/Pcx4cMtDPq0     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's easy to stop working out if you're not having fun. If you're looking for a new way to challenge your body, or just want to make your workouts more interesting than consider training like an athlete! You don't have to be under contract to reap the benefits of training like top competitive athletes. On episode 17 of All About Fitness I speak with Michael Piercy, a former professional baseball player who uses his knowledge of what it takes to compete as a pro to help his clients experience extraordinary results.  Michael Piercy is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) as well as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association who owns the LAB Performance Training Center in West Caldwell, NJ. Michael is a Master Instructor for TRX and the developer of the RedZone Workout Program for Men's Health. During our conversation today we talk about how pro athletes train and how training like a pro can help you reach your fitness goals; most importantly you'll learn how to make exercise more FUN again. http://www.thelabsports.com   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of All About Fitness I sit down with Rob McCullough, former professional kick boxer, WEC Lightweight Champion, and currently the Senior Director of MMA Programming for UFC Gyms. We discuss how Rob got started in professional fighting and how his approach to fitness and exercise has changed over the years. What is fascinating is that over the past twenty years MMA has evolved from an underground sport to a multi-billion dollar industry. The computer and tech industry evolved in San Jose, CA, finance and fashion were developed in New York City and the early days of MMA took place in Orange County, CA and Rob was there at the beginning.  Rob talks about meeting and training with Tito Ortiz in high school and how his participation in the sport has grown from being a fighter to running the program for UFC Gyms, a rapidly growing chain of health clubs based out of Southern California. If you are interested in finding a UFC Gym near you please visit: https://ufcgym.com Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness www.activmotionbar.com Makers of the ActivMotion Bar, the first weight bar with a dynamic and shifting mass. www.vicorefitness.com Makers of the Terra Core, a unique exercise platform that allows you to experience the benefits of movement variability. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 15 of All About Fitness is about the role that community plays in promoting a healthy and fitness lifestyle. People who don’t workout tend to find any excuse to avoid getting sweaty. Those of us who enjoy fitness are the opposite, we look forward to the physical challenge of a tough workout and often we look forward to seeing the friends we’ll be sweating with as we push ourselves to perform better.   How many times have you thought about blowing off a workout or skipping an activity because you weren’t really in the mood? How many times did you suck it up and show up because you knew that others would be there waiting for you and, if nothing else, it was a chance to get out, see some friends and have a little fun?  One of the best things about the fitness lifestyle is being a part of a community of like-minded individuals. As someone who has taught group fitness classes for the better part of 20 years I can attest to the fact that many friendships are made among people who sweat together. One of the coolest things is that many people who first meet in the gym end up becoming friends, which is especially important in this day of social media when it can be easier to connect virtually than in real life. The topic of today’s episode is how fitness can create a community and why that community can be an important part of a healthy lifestyle.   You may have seen them in the park: a phalanx of women in form-fitting exercise clothes pushing strollers and stopping every so often to perform some workouts. The program is called Stroller Strides and it was created by Lisa Druxman, a fitness professional, who noticed there was a lack of exercise options for women who had just given birth. True to the phrase: necessity is the mother of invention, once Lisa decided to create a program that catered to new moms who didn’t want the let the new addition stand in the way of their exercise program. Once Lisa created the Stroller Strides workout she turned it into a franchise program so that other new moms could start their own companies promoting health and fitness.   Over the years Stroller Strides has evolved to include programs called Fit4Baby - classes for pre-natal fitness, Body Back - conditioning classes for any stage of motherhood and has become the company Fit4Mom.  Farel Hruska is the National Fitness Director responsible for educating new and existing franchise owners and instructors. Lisa and Farel have focused on helping women create a community of like-minded individuals who care about the health of both their families and themselves as individuals.    In this episode of All About Fitness, Lisa, Farel and I discuss the evolution of Fit4Mom and the role that a community of like-minded individuals plays in helping you to pursue a healthy and fit lifestyle.    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:   ActivMotion Bar www.activmotionbar.com   Vicore Fitness www.vicorefitness.com   Information on Fit4Mom: www.fit4mom.com Franchise information: http://fit4momfranchise.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 A few things to know about exercise and pregnancy Okay, first things first, I’m a guy. Let me add a little more info, I’m a father with two young kids and someone who makes a living teaching exercise science so me writing or speaking about exercising during pregnancy comes from the point of view of having watched my wife go through it two times and having done the research to teach others how pregnancy changes a woman’s response to exercise. Here’s the thing: we know that a woman’s body changes during pregnancy and that the physiology will function differently but there is a scarcity of specific research on how hard or how long to exercise during pregnancy because: 1) no researcher wants to risk injuring a pregnant woman and 2) it’s only a limited time frame to collect data. This means that we have ideas about how a woman’s body adjusts to exercise during pregnancy but no definitive standards for how hard, how long or what type of exercise. If you’re female, enjoy working out and planning on getting pregnant here are a few things you should know about the benefits of exercise during pregnancy along with a few things to pay attention to as your pregnancy progresses. This information comes from the current scientific literature, my 18 years of experience of working with pregnant woman as private clients and in group classes, going through it two times with my wife and from my conversation with Aimee Nicotera, a fitness professional who continued to teach, train and compete during her pregnancy. In my All About Fitness podcast we discuss Aimee’s pregnancy and how she has adjusted her workouts over the development of her baby. Two important things to note: Aimee is a little older than many new mothers but that didn’t affect her and she went into labor and gave birth within hours of taping the podcast so I was lucky to catch her at the exact end of her pregnancy; so it’s worth a listen if you’re looking for some good, practical advice from a fitness expert with a master’s in health education.    here is some more information about exercise during pregnancy American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) guidelines on exercise during pregnancy    American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Comment on exercise during pregnancy     Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: www.activmotionbar.com   www.vicorefitness.com        Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you love to exercise? Are you a group fitness junkie? Do you find yourself giving fitness advice to your friends and family?  Have you ever considered changing careers to work in the fitness industry? Like many of us who work full time as personal trainers and group fitness instructors Artemis Scantalides started her career working in an office. To hear why she gave up a lucrative career as a consultant to work late nights and early mornings making half naked people sweaty be sure to catch episode 12 of All About Fitness where we discuss her transition from fitness enthusiast to fitness studio owner, trainer and international speaker. In addition Artemis is one of only a few women who have earned the prestigious Iron Maiden designation so we also talk about weight lifting and strength training. It IS possible to earn a living while working in your favorite fitness clothes; in this age of social media and online content your income potential as a fitness professional is limited only by how hard you're willing to work and how creative you can be at developing a niche audience for what you have to offer. If you want to know how you can earn a personal training certification visit either: The American Council on Exercise: www.acefitness.org or The National Academy of Sports Medicine: www.nasm.org    To learn how to teach group cycling visit the Schwinn Cycling website: http://schwinneducation.com/north-america-training/classic-program/ To learn how to teach Les Mills programs: http://www.lesmills.com/instructors/join-the-tribe/     Please support the sponsors of All About Fitness  ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com    Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com      Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"How you do anything is how you do everything." Why are there some people who are constantly more successful than others? According to personal trainer and coach Todd Durkin is has to do with mindset and attitude. On episode 11 of All About Fitness I interview Todd Durkin, a recent finalist on the NBC show STRONG, one of the most influential people in health and fitness and the owner of Fitness Quest 10 in San Diego - recognized by Men's Health Magazine as one of the top gyms in the country. We talk about his journey into the fitness industry, how he trains high performing individuals and what you can do TODAY to start achieving the success you deserve. Find out what makes Todd a two-time winner of Personal Trainer of the Year by hearing how he helps others achieve success in their lives. Todd personal trains clients from house wives and retirees to championship winning professional athletes; he also mentors business leaders and helps personal trainers become more successful. Very quickly into our conversation you will recognize why TD is one of the fitness industry’s most successful individuals.   More information about Todd: http://todddurkin.com Fitness Quest 10 - Todd's training facility in San Diego http://www.fitnessquest10.com     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The journey of one thousand miles begins with a single step,” is an ancient Chinese proverb; the point is that any journey, no matter the distance, begins the same way - by taking the first step.    One of the most challenging things with making time for exercise is having a goal. If you are working towards a specific outcome then you have a purpose for why you’re going to the gym (or running outside, or swimming that lap). If you don’t have a purpose then it can be extremely hard to make the effort to take that first step.   In today’s episode of All About Fitness I speak with Randy Hetrick, the inventor of the TRX Suspension Trainer, a former active duty US Navy SEAL and all around great individual. We talk about goal setting and how to make time for fitness in a demanding schedule. Training to be a SEAL is one of the most grueling, physically demanding challenges any individual could face. Creating a product, bringing it to market and literally changing the face of an industry is a piece of cake by comparison.   Randy and I talk about how he focused his efforts to his achieve his goal of becoming a SEAL and how he uses that drive to help him run a successful business. You DO NOT need to train like a Navy SEAL or feel the burn to receive benefits from exercise, simply getting up and being active a few minutes at a time can provide some health benefits and be the first step in your journey to a healthier life.    Fitness is not about having a certain look or being able to lift a certain amount of weight or run a certain distance. In my opinion fitness is simply having the physical ability to do what you want to do when you want to do it. There is so much false, misleading and downright bad information about fitness; the goal of All About Fitness is to cut through all of the nonsense and bring you information about exercise that can help improve your life. Even if you don’t exercise or even like the thought of sweating I guarantee that you will get something out of listening to our conversation.   If you want to hear the story of how and why Randy invented the TRX along with a workout that you can start doing TODAY, then watch this interview I did with Randy a few years ago; we talk about his journey from SEAL to inventor while he puts me through a challenging workout.   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:   ActivMotion Bar - Let the Resistance Move YOU   Vicore Fitness - bringing you the Terra Core - a completely new way to train.   Follow me on Twitter: @PeteMc_Fitness or Instagram: PeteMcCall_fitness  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Losing weight, toning up, getting bigger, faster, stronger... These are all common reasons for working out; here's some food for thought: Why not exercise for the purpose of feeling better instead of looking better? When was the last time that you went to the gym for a 'happiness day?'  Petra Kolber is a fitness industry veteran who helped make step aerobics one of the most popular workouts in the world. Petra has evolved from teaching knee repeaters to using physical activity as a means for changing your mindset because feeling better is the first step towards looking better. If you exercise for no other reason it should be because it can help put you in a good mood that can change your overall outlook on life.  In our conversation today Petra and I discuss her evolution from a cruise ship performer to a fitness industry leader responsible for changing lives around the world. Tune in for our conversation to find out how you can start Moving YOUR way to Happiness!    Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: Vicore Fitness www.vicorefitness.com ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com   If you have any requests for guests or topics please go to my page at www.petemccallfitness.com and send me an e-mail.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 8 of All About Fitness discusses how exercise can help eliminate pain. If you experience chronic pain, you're not alone. Chronic pain affects millions of people and can be extremely debilitating keeping you from being able to move comfortably, let alone not allowing you to participate in your favorite activities. Drugs can mask pain to help you feel better but that is only temporary and does not treat the actual cause of pain. Medical procedures can be extremely expensive and could actually cause more problems than they solve because once a muscle is cut, inelastic scar tissue can develop which can change the function of that muscle. Anthony Carey is a San Diego-based personal trainer, author of the book: The Pain Free Program and educator who specializes at using exercise to help eliminate the causes of chronic pain. In this episode we discuss how the right exercise program can change how your body functions allowing you to live pain-free while enjoying your favorite activities. If you deal with pain on a regular basis, this episode of All About Fitness will help you understand the physiology of pain and how you can get rid of it allowing you to return to your favorite activities. Anthony Carey's studio Function First: www.functionfirst.com  A video demonstrating reactive training with the Core-Tex: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbOp8ZXioGg   All About Fitness is brought to you by: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com  Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Jack is a leader in the fitness industry who serves as an adviser to Men’s Health, Reebok and other companies as well as running the Activ8 Lab fitness studio in the beautiful Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix, Arizona. David is not only responsible for producing informative, engaging content for top fitness brands but he is one of the most down-to-earth, engaging professionals I’ve met in my nearly twenty years working in fitness. In today’s conversation we talk about how to make time for fitness in a busy schedule, effective strength training exercise strategies when time is a factor along with ways that exercise can be used to help motivate and engage others. Rather than a lengthy intro, I’ll use David’s quote below as an example of what to expect in episode 7 of All About Fitness:    “I believe that as we use our strengths; physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, to serve, we are given more. Fitness has been relegated to six-pack abs, a faster 40, a bigger bench or a better Fran time. Goals are good and they DO matter, but if all we train and prepare for is to improve our fitness metrics or look better for others that judge us, that’s all we get. When great people, places and things come together to create the change they seek in the world, the positive effects cascade forever. This is my mission: to use my God given gifts, talents and passions to inspire, connect, teach and share with others in an effort to change the way we look at fitness, ourselves and those around us. To help people get ready to be ready when they are called upon becoming the who they were created to be, in order to do what only they can do.”   All About Fitness sponsors: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com Vicore Fitness, makers of the new Terra Core: www.vicorefitness.com    Referenced in this show: Dr. Stuart Brown's book: Play   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you like to exercise and are always looking for new workout options one of the goals of All About Fitness is to introduce you to new types of fitness equipment and programs. As someone who has spent a career educating personal trainers I would never promote a product or support a program that I didn’t think is legitimate and provides a specific value to fitness consumers; the things I consider when reviewing a new entrant to the fitness market are: Is it a correct application of research-based exercise science? Does it address a specific need that isn’t being met by other products? Is it safe and appropriate for people of all ages and fitness levels? In episode 6 of All About Fitness we visit with Stephanie Lauren, the founder of Plyoga Fitness (featured on Spike TV's Sweat Inc.). Stephanie is a former NCAA athlete and competitive gymnast who wanted a dynamic way to stay fit after her competitive days were behind her which is what led her to create a new exercise format. What happens when you combine the range of motion and mobility exercises from Yoga with plyometric exercises to increase muscle power? You get Plyoga Fitness which integrates the two modalities into a fun and challenging workout that produces results. In this episode I interview Stephanie about why she created Plyoga Fitness, the benefits of her program and how you can get results by combining two different types of exercise into one workout.  For more information about Plyoga Fitness, please visit:  www.plyogafitness.com   To experience a fitness conference, visit: www.scwfit.com/mania/  If there are any fitness celebrities that you would like to hear from, or if there are any fitness programs that you would like to learn more about on All About Fitness please go to my website and send me an email: www.petemccallfitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goal setting is an important part of working out. How can you measure progress if you don’t identify what your desired outcome is? As the winner of the Guinness 24 Hour Fitness Challenge Joe Decker is literally the World’s Fitness Man, in addition he has completed a number of grueling races and endurance events including the 520 mile Raid Gauloises, the Badwater 135, the Marathon des Sables (across the Sahara), the Grandslam of Ultra Running AND is a two-time winner of the Spartan Death Race.    In episode 5 of All About Fitness I talk with Joe, and his wife Nicole, about what motivates him and why he sets such incredible stretch goals. We also talk about how you can take the necessary steps to set your own goals that will push you beyond your comfort zone.   If you have found that your workouts are getting a little stale and that you need a new challenge then this episode of All About Fitness is for you!   Here are the links to information about Joe and Gut Check Fitness: http://gutcheckfitness.com   Here is his book, ‘The World’s Fittest You’  https://www.amazon.com/Worlds-Fittest-You-Joe-Decker/dp/0451214013?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0   Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness:   ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com   Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confession: I'm a recovering meat-head; once upon a time my workout program focused on: bench press, biceps curls and lat pulldowns. For years my perception of Yoga was that it was merely stretching in a dark room with funky music. Then I tried my first class and was immediately humbled. As I've gotten older I've completely changed the way I train and now instead of focusing on how much weight I lift, the goal is to improve mobility and maintain a high level of physical function. While I don't practice as much as I would like I now appreciate the role that Yoga plays in a well-rounded fitness program.  Today in All About Fitness I have a conversation with fitness author, public speaker and Assistant Professor of Exercise Science (Miramar College) Jessica Matthews. Jessica has been teaching yoga for a number of year and has created a Yoga Alliance approved Yoga instructor program at Miramar College in San Diego, CA; we talk about the benefits of Yoga and how you can identify the best form and instructor for your needs. For more fitness education information from Jessica please see:  http://www.fitexpertjess.com  or http://www.acefitness.org/blogs/author/76/jessica-matthews   For a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher in your area, please click here  Please visit the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com    If there are any topics you'd like to hear covered, any guests that you'd like to hear interviewed or have any fitness questions that you'd like answered please go to my website: www.petemccallfitness.com and send me an e-mail   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy fitness and exercise at some point you have probably laced up your shoes and gone for a run. Maybe you run just enough to enjoy your desert or an extra glass of wine or maybe you train competitively and try to get faster in every race you enter. Whatever your level of commitment to running you will definitely learn a little something from today's guest. Sonja Friend-Uhl is an accomplished Master's level runner who is currently the Women's Masters Track & Field World Record holder in the Indoor Mile (4:44.81). In addition she is a record holder in the 1500m 4:16.90 and travels the world as a Master Trainer for Core Health & Fitness, the parent company of Star Trac and Stairmaster workout equipment; in this role she travels around the world to teach others how to exercise which presents a unique challenge for maintaining a high level of fitness with a crazy travel schedule. On All About Fitness we discuss how Sonja has worked to improve her speed in her forties as well as how she manages to stay in shape to compete at a high level despite a grueling work and travel schedule. If you are looking for ways to improve as a runner then you will definitely enjoy this episode. We talk about training strategies for how to maintain a high level of performance during the aging process as well as a few tips for how to stay active and committed to your fitness goals while on the road.    Thanks to the sponsors of All About Fitness: ActivMotion Bar: www.activmotionbar.com Vicore Fitness: www.vicorefitness.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you enjoy exercise and make your fitness a priority then one of your primary goals for working out is to burn fat. If this is the case then you are no doubt familiar with the concept of high intensity training. High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), metabolic conditioning, Tabata training and other forms of extreme workouts that are meant to beat the calories out of you via punishing exercise are very popular right now, however they could be doing you more harm than good. You may have heard from your favorite fitness instructor, personal trainer or read in a popular magazine that high intensity interval training is effective at burning fat, it can be BUT ONLY when done the proper way and at the right amount. The perception is that the harder you work, the more calories you burn, however in the case of HIIT perception is NOT always reality. The simple fact is that a little HIIT can be good, but too much could be working against you and keeping you from reaching your fitness goals. In today's episode of All About Fitness I speak with San Diego State Professor of Exercise Science Fabio Comana who explains the physiology of HIIT, how it works and, most importantly, how it could be working against you and keeping you from achieving your fitness goals. Fabio is one of the smartest and hardest working guys in the fitness industry, throughout his career he has worked for different universities, the leading personal training certification organizations and has educated thousands of fitness professionals. If you want to learn more about how the body burns fat don't waste your time listening to someone who may have just recently passed a weekend workshop, go to the source and hear what the guy who makes a living teaching trainers has to say on the topic. Fabio and I discuss the fallacies of HIIT and what you should be doing to maximize the fat loss from your workouts, this is a conversation you DO NOT want to miss.    Links for show sponsors: http://www.vicorefitness.com https://activmotionbar.com   Links for organizations Fabio works with: www.nasm.org http://corehandf.com https://stroops.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you a fitness enthusiast? Do you enjoy working out? If you do then you probably want to find the most effective workout program to help you meet your needs. "Boot camp" workout programs are an extremely popular mode of exercise and research by the American Council on Exercise has shown that they can be extremely effective for burning calories; however not all boot camp programs are the same (and some aren't even worth being called 'boot camp'). To get the lowdown on the type of challenges a real boot camp workout should offer and how these can benefit your fitness needs I went straight to the source and interviewed 6 time US Army 'Soldier of the Year' and decorated combat veteran Ken Wiechert who, besides serving in the TN National Guard, travels around the world to teach fitness instructors how to lead proper boot camp conditioning programs.  In the inaugural episode of All About Fitness you will learn about the benefits of boot camp conditioning programs and how to find the best program to meet your specific needs.    Websites for sponsors ActivMotion Bar and ViCore Fitness: https://activmotionbar.com http://www.vicorefitness.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices