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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Nov 26, 2019 • 11min
464 - Can Exercising Before Breakfast Dramatically Improve Your Health?
A new study has shown that exercising before eating breakfast can dramatically improve your overall health.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/exercising-before-breakfastCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2019 • 30min
463 - What Type of Exercise is Best During Menopause?
How can menopausal and perimenopausal women exercise to avoid "middle-age spread?" We talked with physician and triathlete Dr. Tamsin Lewis to find out.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/best-exercise-menopauseCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 12, 2019 • 10min
462 - How to Maximize Your Workout with Push-Pull Strength Training
Do you want a flexible, balanced, easy-to-remember workout that doesn't require spending all day at the gym? Push-pull strength training is for you!TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/push-pull-strength-trainingJOIN THE CONVERSATIONFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 5, 2019 • 31min
461 - The Science of Post-Workout Recovery
Author, Christie Aschwanden joins Get-Fit Guy to discuss whether some of the most popular recovery tricks, methods, and devices actually help you bounce back from a hard workout or just add stress to your day and your bank account.TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/workout-recovery-scienceJOIN THE CONVERSATIONFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2019 • 14min
460 - 8 Exercises that Will Turn You into a Powerful Hiker
Prepare to hit the trails by incorporating these simple, effective exercises into your fitness routine.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/hiking-exercisesCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 22, 2019 • 10min
459 - 3 Fitness Lessons I Learned Riding a Bike Through Europe
Last month, I traveled through parts of Europe on a bicycle and on foot. While I've always been a believer in making vacations as active as possible (for fun and fitness), cycling from town to town taught me a thing or two.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/lessons-biking-europeCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 15, 2019 • 13min
458 - Can Avoiding Caffeine Help Your Athletic Performance?
The ergogenic effects (or performance boosts) of caffeine on muscle endurance, muscle strength, anaerobic power and aerobic endurance are significant but do you have to forego your morning cup of joe for a while to really feel those effects?Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/caffeine-athletic-performanceCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 8, 2019 • 23min
457 - Can You Use Yoga to Improve Your Athletic Performance?
Is there a way to use yoga to improve your performance and resilience at a particular sport? Get-Fit Guy picks the brain of yoga practitioner, Abi Carver of Yoga15.com to find out how she works with athletes to do just that.Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/yoga-improve-athleticCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 1, 2019 • 13min
456 - How to Stay Hydrated During Exercise
How important is staying hydrated during exercise? If you're lugging around a fanny pack water bladder or sports beverages, you may be over complicating it.Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/stay-hydrated-exerciseCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows:www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 24, 2019 • 14min
372 - Weights vs. Cardio: Keep Them Separate or Combine?
Not sure if you should hit the elliptical or jump straight on to the weight bench? Confused about whether or not you should lift on the same day as a run? You're not alone. Let's take a deep dive into the research and determine what to do and when.Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/weights-vs-cardio-keep-them-separate-or-combineCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
