Get-Fit Guy
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Move more of your body more often and in more interesting ways with the Get-Fit Guy! If you want to begin an exercise routine and don't know where to start, or if you've been working out for a while and aren't getting the results you want, Kevin Don will give you the tips you need to reach your fitness and movement goals. Get expert information on the latest fitness trends and advice on everything from toning your arms to running a 5K or simply building more movement into your day. With his easy-to-understand explanations, concrete examples, and sound reasoning backed by scientific research, Get-Fit Guy will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to become fitter and stronger so you’ll be able to move through this world with more ease and enjoyment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 8, 2021 • 9min
How to Get and Keep Strong Bones
Bone health and bone density are two things that most of us don’t think about until much later in life. But bone loss can begin in late 30s and early 40s, so don’t put it off until it is too late. Get-Fit Guy and Dr. Marc Bubbs discuss simple ways to reverse and prevent bone loss.Read the transcript.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-setshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 1, 2021 • 12min
How to Do a Chest Workout Without a Bench
Working out at home is a great way to stay fit, but buying items like a weight bench can be costly and cumbersome. Get-Fit Guy has 9 exercises for an effective chest workout without a bench (plus for 4 supersets!).Read the transcript.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-setshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2021 • 15min
How to Get Your Kids Moving with Podcasts
Is it possible for kids to learn, grow, move, and use their creativity while listening to podcasts? A new service called Pinna believes it is. Get-Fit Guy interviews Pinna CEO Maggie McGuire to learn more about this innovative new way to get kids moving.Read the transcript.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-setshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2021 • 14min
How to Raise a Child Who Loves to Move
Biomechanist Katy Bowman, a leader in the Movement movement, has written a new book to teach us the critical role of movement to the human body (it's basically a nutrient!). And more importantly, how we can get our kids moving again.Read the transcript.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-setshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 11, 2021 • 10min
How to Get Rid of Shin Splints
Learn about shin splints, their causes, and exercises to alleviate them. Discover tips for preventing shin splints, including stretches and strengthening exercises. Get a sneak peek of the next episode with a guest biomechanist.
May 4, 2021 • 12min
How Long Should You Recover Between Sets?
An important aspect of finding the elusive perfect workout is also finding the perfect recovery time between sets. But this endeavor may be more about intuition than science with a hefty dose of "it depends" thrown in.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-setshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2021 • 22min
Play Is the Answer for People Who Hate to Exercise
Fitness Explorer Darryl Edwards has a message that might be music to your ears: It isn't natural for humans to exercise. Instead, he invites us to play. Here are his three tips for making the world your fitness playground.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/hate-exercise-playhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 20, 2021 • 13min
How to Build Balance and Strength with a BOSU
It may look like half of a stability ball, but the fitness device known as a half dome or BOSU packs a whole workout punch. Here's how to use a BOSU correctly and make it a vital part of your home workout.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/build-balance-strength-bosuhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 13, 2021 • 9min
How Should Skinny People Exercise?
Surprise! Skinny people can be unhappy with their bodies, too. I asked a bones-to-bulk expert to share some quick tips to help even the skinniest ectomorph build some muscle.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 6, 2021 • 10min
Why You Shouldn't Train Like a Pro
What did a recent study of a short Dutch workout called Fit20 reveal about the benefits of working out for just 20 minutes once a week? The biggest takeaway might be that training like a pro athlete isn't the right approach for mere mortals.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/shouldnt-train-like-prohttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
