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Tony and Marianna
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Jan 30, 2023 • 51min
Ep / 54 How To Fix "Skinny-fat"
Join your hosts as they tackle the ins and outs of the slang terminology for the body composition known as “skinny-fat.” What exactly is "skinny-fat, does it pose any health risks, and how exactly do we fix it if that's our goal? All these questions and more will be answered inside this episode.
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Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
Ep / 53: Diet Review: Keto
The second full diet review this podcast has conducted featuring: The Keto Diet. Join your hosts as they do an extensive review on arguably one of the most "popular" fad diets today. Where did this diet come from? What are the restrictions? Proposed Benefits? What is the actual research done to support the diet's claims? All these questions and more will be answered in full.
Episode Quick Links:
-Where the Keto Diet originated (10:00)
- How Keto Works (15:00)
- The different types of Keto Diets (21:00)
- Proposed weight loss advantages to low-carb dieting (29:00)
- Low VS high carb fat loss comparison research (45:00)
- Potential downsides of Keto (48:00)
- The bottom line (57:00)
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Jan 16, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep / 52: How To Get Strong As F**** with Joe Stanek
Tune in for an hour with your male host's strength coach- Joe Stanek. Joe's credentials in the world of power lifting are lengthy and he is eager to share his wisdom with the Fitness Stuff family. Joe is the owner of the gym Gameday Barbell located in Austin, Texas and has trained some of the finest, world champion power lifters. If you're eager to hear from a professional with a relatable perspective- this is the episode for you.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 46min
Ep 51 / Studies That Blew Our Minds (Part 5)
Okay, you can stop begging! Part 5 of our most popular series is official here: Studies That Blew Our Minds! Your hosts have each picked studies that altered their ways of thinking and approaching certain aspects of the fitness industry. Join them in this episode for a factual breakdown of unrelated topics that just might blow your mind as well.
Studies mentioned in podcast:
Stool energy density is positively correlated to intestinal transit time and related to microbial enterotypes
Investigation on the Effect of Oral Breathing on Cognitive Activity Using Functional Brain Imaging
Evaluation of physical activity calorie equivalent (PACE) labels’ impact on energy purchased in cafeterias: A stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial
How are habits formed: Modelling habit formation in the real world
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Jan 2, 2023 • 1h 10min
Ep 50 // Deep Dive: Caffeine
As your death gripping your caffeinated drink of choice, let's deep dive into caffeine. In today's episode, your hosts review how to optimize your caffeine intake and give factual statements reviewing the positive and negative results one can experience from a variety of intake levels of caffeine. Should an individual cut out caffeine altogether, strategize a routine, or add more in their daily consumption? Take a listen to find out.
Happy New Year, crazy kids. We cannot wait for 2023 with you.
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Dec 19, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ep 49 // Organic vs. Non-Organic - Is This Whole Thing a Scam?
This podcast compares organic and non-organic foods, exploring topics such as farming practices, nutrient quality, and safety. It discusses the practicality and cost of eating organic, examines the perception of pesticides and sugar, and debunks misconceptions about organic vs. non-organic food. The importance of nutrition and making informed choices is emphasized.

Dec 12, 2022 • 56min
Ep 48 / Progressive Overload 101
Class is in session. A simple breakdown to an important concept: progressive overloading. Join your hosts as they create an approachable environment and learning space for individuals in all levels of their fitness journeys. Tony and Marianna will walk you through a full description of what the progressive overload process can look like, explain 10 different methods, and provide over 5 tactics for implementing progressive overloading into your routine.
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Dec 5, 2022 • 1h 3min
Ep 47 / Studies That Blew Our Minds PART 4
Okay, you can stop begging! Part 4 of one of our most popular series is official here: Studies That Blew Our Minds! Your hosts have each picked studies that altered their ways of thinking and approaching certain aspects of the fitness industry. Join them in this episode for a factual breakdown of unrelated topics that just might blow your mind as well.
Studies mentioned in podcast:
Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake
Lack of access to healthy food may raise risk of death from heart failure
Body Recomposition in Trained Individuals
Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential fatty acids
Episode Corrections:
*From time to time we make mistakes verbalizing what we had written out in our show notes/outline - we make it a point to come back and write the corrected stats in the show notes below*
Protein during recomposition in trained athletes: The study used 2.2g of protein per kg of body weight - translating to 1.1g per pound of body weight, not he 4.4 mentioned in the show.
FS Premium deal: The holiday deal is 50% first months subscription, not the lifetime of the subscription as mentioned in the intro. After $5 for the first month, the monthly rate returns to $10/m.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 1h 22min
Ep 46 / Deep Dive: Probiotic Supplements
Class is in session with your wonderful hosts Marianna and Tony. This episode is a full deep dive on probiotics as Marianna gets nerdy and passionate about all the different strains and species of probiotics, who may need probiotics, what role they play in human health, and how someone could choose the best probiotic for themself.
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Nov 21, 2022 • 1h 50min
Ep / 45 Top-5 Best and Worst Supplements
It's true. The time has come. This deep dive into your hosts' top favorites and bottom tier supplements has been an episode you all have been borderline rioting to receive. Your hosts will review specifically which supplements have sound scientific backing and are proven to help build muscle, help lose fat faster, increase workout performance, post workout recovery, and improve general health.
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