Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

Can we be real for a second? There are countless, contradicting statements and claims about how to lose weight on the internet. Today, your hosts Marianna and Tony are going to navigate through the top 5 fat loss myths that may be getting in the way of your progress. Tune into another scientifically proven episode of Fitness Stuff For Normal People to grasp a better understanding of your personal...

Today, Tony and Marianna FINALLY dedicate an entire episode to the MONSTER that is artificial sweeteners... Whenever there are two camps surrounding a topic, like the anti-artificial sweetener camp, and the pro-artificial sweetener camp - the truth often lies somewhere in the middle. Today our hosts discuss: What the different artificial sweeteners actually are... (because you can't lump them...

In today's episode, Marianna and Tony will go into a deep dive in supplements on the market that specifically pertain to gut health. These supplements include probiotics, prebiotics, digestive enzymes, L Glutamine, peppermint oil, and greens powder. Your hosts will review each supplement and help you gauge your opinion on them with scientific evidence and research. ⁠⁠⁠Sign up here for premium...

Your hosts, Marianna and Tony, are covering one of the largest and arguably most important pieces to a successful fitness journey: mindset. It's time to tone in on your discipline, motivation, self-control, and whether or not you have a fixed or growth overall mindset. Let's be honest, physically you can only produce or ingest so much. Real transformations come from the mind. Time Stamps:...

Ladies and Gents, your hosts are pumped to publish their first "Round Robin" episode. Join Marianna and Tony as they cover some of the most requested topics as several mini series. This week's topics are warm-ups, mini-cuts, probiotics, and L-Glutamine. Tune in to listen in on your favorite topic of this episode or invest some time and become knowledgable on 4 popular topics in today...

Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of blood work and hormones in this episode! Tony chats with Derek, the brain behind MorePlatesMoreDates.com, to explore the ins and outs of blood work, hormone replacement therapy, and more. As an expert in the field, Derek shares some eye-opening insights on why monitoring blood work can play such a massive role in controlling your health. Expect to co...

Get ready for a bit of fire and ice with Tony and Marianna in this episode! They're taking a deep dive into the world of heat and cold therapy (in the form of sauna and ice baths) and how they affect our bodies. You'll learn all about adaptive thermogenesis and the different metabolic changes your body goes through to maintain its internal core temperature. These changes include your metab...

In this episode we got got the pleasure of sitting down with a talented friend of ours, Ben Carpenter ; Personal trainer and author of the new book Everything Fat Loss . Ben has spent a greater portion of his life working in the fitness industry, answering questions with simple, unbiased, evidence based answers. We got the chance to chat with Ben about his own personal experience going from a fitn...

Today we sit down for round two with one of our favorite nutrition researchers, Alan Aragon. Jumping between trending topics in nutrition today like some new hot research on plant-based vs. animal-based protein and muscle growth, artificial sweeteners and stroke, the dreaded seed oils , and SO MUCH MORE. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! ⁠ Sign up for premium and the weekly FS Research...

Today your hosts Tony and Marianna are taking you through their top tips for making a calorie deficit easier so that you can be successful at achieving your weight loss goals. In this episode, you will learn about the most common obstacles that you may encounter at least once on your weight loss journey and how to overcome them. After listening to this episode you’ll learn how to navigate a calori...

This week, join Marianna and Tony as they answer the commonly asked question; is a vegan diet the healthiest diet to follow? Tune in to find out what the benefits of a vegan diet are, the potential downsides of a vegan diet, vegan diet myths, and how to make a vegan diet work best for you.  Timestamps: Does vegan equal healthy? (7:33) Vegan Diet Myths (17:55) Vegan Diet Cons (37:09) Vegan Die...

Do you ever feel like the scale isn't moving even though you dedicated yourself to a fitness lifestyle? There are a variety of factors that could play into an individual's weight loss journey feeling like it is at a stand point. Your hosts separately created their top 5 reasons why this might be happening based on research and scientific studies. Tune in today to hear the second part of this serie...

It's estimated that up to 50% of the global population is insufficient in Vitamin D. Join your hosts in today's episode to learn why this vitamin (and hormone...) plays an important role in an individual's overall health and how to improve your personal exposure. Bone health, regulation of testosterone and other sex hormones, fatigue management, and SO MUCH MORE can be influenced by Vitamin D. Tun...

The celebrities and A-listers are onto something...or are they? Deep dive into research on the weight loss drug ozempic that doubles as medication for type 2 diabetics. Tune in to learn what exactly Ozempic is, what the effects are, and if it is worth investing into for long term results.  What is Ozempic/Semiglutide (7:15) How it’s used for Diabetes management (11:10) How that translates to...

Try not to freak out.. CEO and Owner of Legion Athletics is the guest host today! Mike Mathews walks us through his journey of creating mulitple businesses and outlets, opens eyes to industry scandals, and explains how to find supplements that are healthy for you. He is an open book about his opinions and what he has learned within the industry. Tune in for a very unique perspective.  Quick S...

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. Join our WEEKLY RESEARCH REVIEW HERE!! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at ch...

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 Li...

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 pe...

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 i...

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 co...

Today’s podcast may be the one of the most important so far regarding quality of food in your diet. Your hosts will compare organic and conventional foods as well as farming practices, nutrient quality, and overall safety. Is that organic apple worth the extra dime? The research behind the answer is provided in this episode. Join our WEEKLY RESEARCH REVIEW HERE to get access to the weekly Fitness...

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...

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-Pro...

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.  Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our...

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.&nbs...