

Fitness Stuff (for normal people)
Tony and Marianna
Evidence based meets real life.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 1h 13min
#115 // The Most Effective Way To Build Muscle
Fitness experts Marianna and Tony discuss the effectiveness of lean vs. dirty bulking for muscle growth, optimizing muscle protein synthesis, calorie requirements, protein goals, supplements, body fat percentage goals, and strategies for hard gainers. They provide practical tips for creating a custom fitness plan based on the most recent research and science.

Apr 8, 2024 • 1h 7min
#114 // Training to Failure, Mushroom Supplements, 3-Day Water Fasts, And DON'T Combine These Foods
Another episode of your favorite series: Round Robin. Your hosts, Marianna and Tony, combined four bite-size topics to create one, information packed episode. Tune in to be educated on current topics such as training to failure, water fasting, mushroom supplements, and food combining.
Quick Links:
(4:29) Training to Failure
(17:19) - 3 Day Water Fast
(33:04) - Mushroom Supplements
(51:37) - Food Combining
Resources:
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 13min
#113 // The Top-10 SCAMS in Health & Fitness (Part 2)
Discover the truth behind fat burning workouts and spot reduction, gut health supplements, cryotherapy, MLM supplement companies like Herbalife, and alkalizing diets. Learn how to save money and avoid falling for these health and fitness scams with updated science and research.

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Mar 25, 2024 • 1h 16min
#112 // The Top-10 SCAMS in Health & Fitness (Part 1)
Discover the top 10 fitness scams that could save you money, from debunking Athletic Greens to discussing organic food and electrolyte supplements. Learn about reducing blood sugar spikes, food sensitivity tests, and more in this eye-opening episode.

Mar 18, 2024 • 1h 7min
#111 // Stubborn Fat, the Science of the Pump, Women on Steroids, and Yuka App
The Round Robin series has returned! Your hosts, Marianna and Tony, will cover several topics this episode that have been highly requested. In today's episode, yours hosts will cover stubborn fat, women on steroids, and "the pump"!
Time Stamps:
Stubborn Fat - (4:00)
Female Steroid Use - (22:25)
The Science of the Pump - (34:20)
The Yuka App - (44:20)
New Programs:
NEW 12-Week Glute Training Program
NEW 12-Week Upper Body Focused Training Program
All Other 12-Week Programs
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Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com, and more
All of our FREE Calculators (Protein, calorie, strength, and more)
Legion Athletics:
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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 1min
#110 // 5 Nutrition Rules To Live By
Learn the 5 essential nutrition rules for better health: Taste The Rainbow, Importance of Protein, Fiber Intake, Adding to Your Diet, Be Intentional. Discover tips for sneaking in green veggies, the power of colorful foods, and the crucial role of fiber. Focus on what to do, not what not to do, for a positive mindset. Emphasize dietary patterns and healthy eating habits for overall well-being.

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Mar 4, 2024 • 1h 10min
#109 // The 10 Training Commandments (10 rules for making progress in the gym)
Learn the 10 Training Commandments for gym progress, including cardio importance, training programs, progressive overload, rest days, warmups, nutrition, comparisons. Discover perks for dedicated listeners and the significance of rest days and post-exercise recovery. Be cautious of 'what I eat in a day' social media content for balanced dietary choices.

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Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 12min
#108 // Glute Growth Bible
Let's talk about the biggest muscle in your core: GLUTES. Marianna and Tony will walk you through all the details and plans you need to know to achieve strong and well- developed glutes. Take a listen to this episode to create your own training split to prioritize glute development!
New Programs:
NEW 12 Week Glute Training Program
NEW 12 Week Upper Body Focused Training Program
FS Premium:
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Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com, and more
All of our FREE Calculators (Protein, calorie, strength, and more)
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
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Timestamps:
Understanding The Glutes (4:24)
Foundations of Effective Glute Training (23:27)
Exercise Choice (42:00)

Feb 19, 2024 • 1h 17min
#107 // The Science of Over Eating (and Binging) - 10 Evidence Based Tips
Discover 10 evidence-based tips to beat overeating and binging, learn about the impact of sleep on eating habits, optimize meal habits for weight management, and understand hunger, appetite, and cravings for effective eating strategies in this insightful podcast episode.

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 16min
#105 // The Best Workout For Your Body Type, Colostrum Supplements, Food Dyes, and How to Get Your Partner to Start Working Out
The crowd favorite series Round Robin is back with another episode. Round Robins are "bite-sized" segments of highly requested topics that do not require entire episodes. In this episode, the hosts will cover: bodytypes/somatotypes; whether or not colostrum supplements are worth the hype; how worried you should be about food coloring, preservatives, and artificial flavoring; and the question of how do I get someone you love or care about to take better care of their health.
Quick Links:
Body types (4:51)
Colostrum Supplements (16:42)
Assisting your loved one (30:40)
Food additives (48:52)
FS Premium:
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Bonus episodes every Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion Supplement giveaways
Advanced 12-Week Training & Mobility Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com, and more
All of our FREE Calculators (Protein, calorie, strength, and more)
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
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