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Tony and Marianna
Evidence based meets real life.
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Jan 29, 2024 • 1h 33min
#104 // Ethan Suplee: Losing 250lbs, Beating Drug Addiction, Getting Jacked, And Figuring S*** Out
Actor Ethan Suplee shares his weight loss and addiction journey, discussing challenges of maintaining weight loss and parallels with addiction. Topics also include family dynamics, parenting challenges, effects of social media on eating habits, and balancing authenticity with public perception. They touch on emotional aspects of weight loss, communication in health, difference between losing weight and fat, personal struggles with self-doubt, and memorable failures. Ethan talks about his most challenging role and societal views, concluding with thoughts on future projects.

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 12min
#103 // Top 10 Reasons Your Workout Isn't Getting You Results
Learn why your workout may not be producing results with insights on topics such as the difference between working out and training, the importance of tracking progress, the impact of sleep and diet, and the significance of prioritizing technique and rest in your routine.

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 2min
#102 // Cardio 101 How Much, What Kind, and Everything You Need To Know
Join this episode to talk all things cardio! Your hosts aren’t just covering the different types of cardio and how much you need for fat loss or maintaining a lean physique, but actually explaining the different effects cardio specific training has on your health compared to weight training.
Quick Links:
What is your cardiovascular system (7:05)
Main types of cardio (13:01)
Easiest form of cardio (56:11)
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All of our FREE Calculators (Protein, calorie, strength, and more)
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Jan 8, 2024 • 1h 29min
#101 / 10 Tips to Improve Your Gut Health
Today, your hosts of Fitness Stuff for Normal People are diving into the overlooked world of gut health. Your gut health is connected to your metabolism, immune system, heart health, and so much more! Your hosts have created a top ten list of ways to improve your gut health and share that list with you in this episode!
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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 51min
#100 // How To Lose Fat (A Complete Guide On How To Successful Cut)
In this 100th episode, the hosts discuss how to successfully set up a fat loss or cutting phase. They cover topics such as workouts, cardio, weight training, tracking, meal structure, and the importance of setting up an exit strategy. They also reflect on their goals for the new year and discuss dietary supplement recalls. The podcast explores common ingredients found in recalled supplements, the importance of fat loss for aesthetic and health-related goals, setting specific fat loss goals, understanding and setting up a calorie deficit, the benefits of mini cuts in bodybuilding, strategies for maintaining a calorie deficit, setting realistic expectations and tracking progress, and the concept of taking a diet break.

Dec 18, 2023 • 1h 30min
Ep 99 // The Science of Goal Setting (and why you haven't reached yours)
Science of goal setting, importance of clear and specific goals, analyzing gym membership trends, setting realistic goals, phases of marathon training, tracking progress, creating a conducive environment for goal attainment, finding high-value relationships and overcoming loneliness.

Dec 11, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep 98 // How To Actually Get Abs
Discover the anatomy of the core and how it relates to achieving abs for different body shapes; discussions on protein supplements, core strength, and genetics; effective training strategies for abs; the impact of processed foods on achieving abs; the balance between physical fitness and overall health.

Dec 4, 2023 • 1h 6min
Ep 97 // Best & Worst Trending Supplements of 2023 (peptides, ashwaghanda, athletic greens, and more)
Join hosts Marianna and Tony as they review the best and worst trending supplements of 2023, including creatine, ashwaghanda, and more. They delve into the effectiveness and benefits of these supplements, while also discussing the significance of magnesium, the misconceptions surrounding collagen supplements, and the rise of berberine and its effects on weight loss. They also explore the popularity of ashwagandha, the trend of sea moss, and the impact of Tongkat Ali on testosterone levels.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 18min
Ep 92 // What's Killing Your Gut Health, Tongat Ali & Testosterone, The Top-10 Fitness Books of All Time, Strength Standards, & Immune Health (Round Robin Episode)
Topics discussed include strength standards, boosting immune health, Tongat Ali and testosterone, gut health causes, and the top 10 fitness books of all time.

Nov 27, 2023 • 1h 12min
Ep 96 // Top 10 Tools for Gaining Muscle, Losing Fat, and Nailing Your Diet
Your hosts put together a list of top tools to assist you in your fitness journey! This list of top 10 tools is applicable to a variety of goals including shredding fat, break through plateaus, gaining muscle changing daily habits, automate decision making, and so much more. There are also links and lists to the cheapest and most affordable places to get any of these tools for purchase, although most of them are actually free!
Links from episode:
Free Tools & Calculators HERE!
Fitness Stuff Training Programs
LINKS FOR ALL TOOLS FROM TODAY’S EPISODE:
Training Programs ($5)
Lifting Accessories (amazon)
**Top-10 Fitness/Nutrition Books (amazon)
Meal Prep/Cooking Essentials (amazon)
All Free Calculators (Calorie/TDEE, Protein, Diet Start Date, Muscle Gain, etc.)
Stacked Free Workout Tracking App
Cronometer Nutrition Tracking App
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Bonus episodes every Friday answering your questions
$300 monthly Legion Supplement giveaway
Advanced 12-Week Training & Mobility Programs
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Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
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