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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Dec 4, 2018 • 14min
417 - 4 Ways to Improve Your Posture and Lose that Slouch
Aside from being a way to look good in family photos, good posture is the way that we distribute our body’s weight onto our tissues so that they can easily and efficiently respond and adapt to that weight. As you can likely guess, this is much more nuanced than simply “standing up straight” as our parents and teachers instructed us to do while we were growing up. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/4-ways-to-improve-your-posture-and-lose-that-slouch Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 27, 2018 • 14min
416 - 14 Lateral Movements to Improve Your Workout
If you are interested in improving your exercise program to enhance both your life and sport abilities, then the extremely functional activity known as Lateral Movement should be included in your regimen. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/14-lateral-movements-to-improve-your-workout Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 20, 2018 • 12min
415 - Want a Bigger Chest? 3 Key Tips and a Workout
Your chest muscles are important for many things (other than filling out a t-shirt). They are responsible for flexing your upper arm when you swim, moving your arm inwards when you are riding a bike, rotating your arm bone toward your body while you walk or run, and also for simply breathing deeply. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/want-a-bigger-chest-3-key-tips-and-a-workout Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2018 • 20min
414 - How to Train for a Long Distance Race
Whether it is a full marathon or a 10k, training for a race can have less than desirable consequences if you are not prepared. Today's guests, Angie and Trevor Spencer of Marathon Training Academy, discuss ways that you can avoid the pitfalls and arrive at your finish line healthy and happy. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-train-for-a-long-distance-race Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2018 • 11min
413 - Does Your Heel Ache? 7 Ways to Treat Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain (specifically in the heel). After I started showing symptoms of it (and consequently started complaining about it) I was surprised to find out that this rather fancy sounding condition affects many more people than I ever suspected. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-your-heel-ache-7-ways-to-treat-plantar-fasciitis Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 30, 2018 • 16min
353 GFG How Exercise Affects Your Brain
Wave after wave of studies, papers, articles and hypothesis exploring the links between mental and physical fitness are emerging from labs and universities all over the world. And all this research will hopefully give all of us even more motivation to get out there and get fit. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-exercise-affects-your-brain Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 23, 2018 • 17min
412 - Want to Jump Higher? 8 Ways to Improve Your Vertical Leap
Training methods including heavy resistance training, explosive resistance training, plyometrics, electrostimulation, and even vibration platforms have all been used to potentially enhance vertical jump (or vertical leap) performance. But which ones have been proven to be the most effective? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/want-to-jump-higher-8-ways-to-improve-your-vertical-leap Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 16, 2018 • 20min
411 - Heart Rate Variability (HRV): What It Is and How to Improve It
Measuring your HRV (or Heart Rate Variability) is “a visual insight into the most primitive part of your brain,” according to Harvard researchers, but how can we use it to our advantage? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/heart-rate-variability-hrv-what-it-is-and-how-to-improve-it Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 9, 2018 • 25min
410 - How to Stick to Your Fitness Goals with Joe De Sena
Motivating yourself to exercise is, for many people, an ongoing project. Many of us struggle with getting and staying motivated when it comes to our exercise and movement practices. In his new book, today's guest, Joe De Sena, shares a few ways that he believes will get you off the couch and help you stay off the couch. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-stick-to-your-fitness-goals-with-joe-de-sena Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2018 • 16min
409 - Does Pure Barre Work? Getting Fit with Barre Classes
In this episode of undercover-fit guy, I once again dig out my fake nose and moustache to infiltrate the workout craze known as Pure Barre. My goal - to find out what it is, how it works and whether or not it is a good way to get fit. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-pure-barre-work-getting-fit-with-barre-classes Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
