Fitness Confidential

Discover the essentials of getting started with lifting! Vinnie shares his biggest mistakes and why training to failure isn’t the best approach. Learn the difference between sets and reps, and why quality trumps quantity. Age isn’t the key factor; experience is! They emphasize the importance of time under tension and proper form to prevent injury. Frequency matters too—train each muscle group a couple of times a week for optimal gains. Plus, practical tips on tracking your progress and customizing your routine for success!

Kickstart your health goals with a lightning round of tips on nutrition! Discover the best meats to include in your diet, and learn how to choose bacon wisely. Eggs shine as a nutrient powerhouse, while full-fat cheeses and fermented dairy aid gut health. Get the scoop on savory fruits and veggies that pack a punch, plus essential nuts and smart portion advice. Vinnie and Anna also share insights on treats, nutrition mistakes to avoid, and the importance of weightlifting for longevity. Perfect for a fresh start!

Discover the essential differences between cardio and strength training, and how beginners can effectively start their fitness journey. Learn about aerobic versus anaerobic exercises and the importance of gradual progression. Vinnie shares personal success stories, emphasizing the benefits of mixing activities to avoid boredom. He also discusses heart rate zones and the critical role of rest in any training plan. Whether you're lifting weights or taking your first steps, there's practical advice for everyone!

Vinnie and Chris dive into the recently announced Dietary Guidelines, highlighting both improvements and shortcomings. They discuss the confusing upside-down pyramid graphic versus the written guidelines that institutions will actually follow. While they praise the increased focus on protein and full-fat dairy, they challenge the saturated fat limit and industry influences that may compromise nutritional integrity. The hosts critique ultra-processed foods and expose the misleading protein marketing trends, ultimately acknowledging the guidelines as a step forward but far from perfect.

Vinnie and Anna kick off discussions about New Year's resolutions and the intriguing concept of 'non-quitter's day.' They share personal stories, including a chance meeting with a roller-skater that sparks thoughts on maintaining balance and agility as we age. The duo reflects on evolving alcohol preferences, Anna teases her upcoming cocktail book, and Vinnie unveils his health-focused, alcohol-free lifestyle. They emphasize the importance of regular exercise for longevity and reveal exciting content in Vinnie's VIP group.

Dr. Georgia Ede, a psychiatrist and expert in nutritional psychiatry, shares her insights on how diet affects mental health. She discusses the alarming rise in psychological issues among youth and emphasizes that many suffer from misinformation about nutrition. Georgia recounts her journey to discover the mental health benefits of a low-carb, mostly animal-food diet. They also delve into the dangers of sugar and refined carbs, advocating for dietary changes over medications to improve mental wellness.

Episode 2746 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer answer essential questions about starting where you're at in your fitness journey, protein, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/starting-where-youre-at-episode-2746 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Starting Where You're At First: Vinnie's NSNG® VIP Group opens up January 2, 2026! Vinnie's workout videos, group calls, and supportive community are waiting for you, FREE to all members who join! What is the biggest mistake people tend to make going into a new workout routine? (3:30) People tend to quit going to the gym after only two weeks or so after signing up. They use excuses even though they feel better while exercising. DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) is another reason people stop. (10:00) This feeling will happen less and less as you become more consistent and stronger. Start where you are and work up—you don't need to go hard right away. (15:00) Don't be intimidated by others and where they are in their journey. You don't have to go to a gym all the time. If you don't have time for the gym, try some body-weight exercises. (22:30) When to eat protein and how much? (32:00) In general: 120-150g per day for average-height men, for average-height women, 85g-120g per day. (32:00) It's OK if you go a little over on some days. Eating something in the morning boosts your metabolism. However, it doesn't take much. What about sleep and recovery? (36:00) How to become disciplined? (39:00) A lot of it is attitude, and your attitude can change. How do you know when you are doing enough, especially when you hit a "plateau"? (45:00) When exercising, plateaus happen when you don't change enough. Changing up the muscle stimulation will help. They discuss a "starting strength workout." And finally: Be careful with the bro-science you'll see and hear on the internet. (54:00) A New Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off for a limited time. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Discover tips on maintaining healthy eating while traveling, with insights on strategic planning and managing airport food options. Anna shares her experiences with dietary requests at events and the pitfalls of gluten-free choices. The duo dives into the high-protein trend and how brands are cashing in, while also revealing the challenges small producers face in grocery shelf negotiations. Plus, hear about innovative products like the Jaspr air scrubber and why the way you spend your grocery dollars truly matters!

Episode 2744 - Vinnie Tortorich welcomes back Dr. Anthony Chaffee, and they discuss animal-based diet and developmental matters in humans. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/01/developmental-matters-dr-anthony-chaffee-episode-2744 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Developmental Matters But first: Vinnie's NSNG® VIP Group opens up today! Vinnie's workout videos, group calls, and supportive community are waiting for you, FREE to all members who join! Dr. Chaffee explains his medical credentials. (2:00) His low-carb approach with his patients has helped people dramatically improve their health, including putting autoimmune disease into remission. (8:00) Lack of specific vitamins has been shown to reduce brain size. (11:00) They discuss the benefits of liver and whether dessicated liver supplements are worth the expense. (19:00) The goal is to get enough methylated B-12. (22:00) Genetic factors and environmental triggers are in an exposure relationship. (26:00) Dr. Chaffee discusses developmental matters, including how the evolution of our brains and bodies has been affected over the years. (33:00) Eating meat has been demonstrated to help form the jaw and dental structures. (42:00) They discuss the documentary The Magic Pill, which follows the beneficial effects of a ketogenic diet. (45:30) The documentary reviews how a modernized, processed diet has affected some indigenous peoples. There was a trend when Vinnie was young: an all-protein diet. (57:00) Dr. Chaffee explains what can happen in your body from an all-protein diet. Be aware: a properly structured carnivore or ketogenic diet is not an issue. (59:00) They discuss people hitting a plateau in their weight loss. (1:01:00) You can find Dr. Anthony Chaffee at https://dranthonychaffee.com A New Sponsor Jaspr Air Scrubbers has a discount code, VINNIE, that gets you $400 off for a limited time. Jaspr offers a lifetime warranty. Go to Jaspr.co for more information or to purchase. Don't forget to sign up for the NSNG VIP group. Vinnie's video workouts will be free to all members! (1:05:00) You can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ Also, you'll want to join as soon as it opens, because once it closes again, it will be closed indefinitely. You can book a consultation with Vinnie to get guidance on your goals. https://vinnietortorich.com/phone-consultation-2/ More News Serena has added some of her clothing suggestions and beauty product suggestions to Vinnie's Amazon Recommended Products link. Self Care, Beauty, and Grooming Products that Actually Work! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. "Dirty Keto" is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1 Please make sure to watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.com You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack — they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ Don't forget you can invest in Anna's Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views it receives, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries

Vinnie and Chris gear up for 2026 by launching a VIP fitness group packed with workout videos and community support. They discuss a new Wednesday series focused on essential fitness questions, touching on topics like cardio vs. strength and six-day versus two-day routines. A notable shift in media attitude towards saturated fat emerges, along with a critique of misinformation about vegan diets. Vinnie defends real foods like meat and shares personal year-end anecdotes, encouraging listeners to embrace healthy resolutions.