Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

Deep dive into the sea of fish oils and omega-3s in one of the episodes with the most research and supporting articles that Marianna and Tony have had so far. Your questions simple through complex will hopefully be answered. Learn about the role of fish oils and omega 3s in your diet and what adjustments your mind and body can make by implementing them. These fatty acids are an important factor in...

A topic Marianna and Tony simply have to cover: Cheat days. No matter what your personal health journey looks like, the task of tackling your cheat meals and days and those urges play a role. Be guided through the history of restrictive diets, how to control one’s mindset, learn about refeed days, and become more comfortable with the idea of controlling your diet altogether. Become a Fitness Stuff...

Fact or Cap? Should an individual have a step count goal of 10,000 steps per day? This episode undergoes chaos as Marianna and Tony express their passion for research based on daily step count movements and the legitimacy of claims on the internet.  Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here ! Sponsors: Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supple...

Creating your own individualized training program is as easy as listening to this episode with Marianna and Tony! Learn how to focus on recovery periods, balance intensity, prioritize progress, and find exercises that are best for you and your schedule. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here ! Sponsors: Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplem...

Tony and Marianna guide their listeners through the possibilities of losing weight without counting calories or macros in this episode. There are a few main focuses in this process which are reviewed and explained including balance with whole foods, limiting processed foods, protein intake, and including fiber. In addition, listeners are encouraged to implement better daily habits to gain more sel...

In a space that is constantly changing and evolving like fitness, it’s hard to keep up with what tactics work, which ones could be done better, and which ones are wasting your time when trying to improve your physique. Well today, we welcome THE Bill Campbell PhD. Bill Campbell Phd is currently a professor of exercise science and director of the Performance & Physique Enhancement Laboratory at...

Marianna and Tony bring a better understanding to the process of calorie deficits, how to navigate deficit calculators, and controlling one's maintenance. Calorie quantity and quality matter and so does understanding how your body responds to calories. In this episode, gain pure, science based advice on how to start or improve your calorie deficit journey. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and...

How you thought you burn calories might be all wrong. In this episode Tony and Marianna break down something called your TDEE - or Total Daily Energy Expenditure. This episode is in response to the broken logic of thinking you need to exercise off the calories you eat in order to lose weight. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here ! Sponso...

Join Marianna and Tony as they discuss Branch Chain Amino Acid Supplements (BCAA'S). The industry has released countless reasons that an individual should take BCAA'S and the results one will eligibly have; however, how much of that advice is based on science and real results? In this episode, receive a greater understanding on the breakdown of amino acids, what claims about BCAA'S are untrue, and...

One of the most common questions in today's society is tackled with Marianna and Tony as they uncover the effects of alcohol consumption and discuss lifestyle balance. Does alcohol hinder one’s weight loss or muscle gain journey like some fitness influencers advertise? Find out in this episode and have a better understanding of how our body breaks down and absorbs alcohol.   Become a Fitness...

A healthy diet, like many aspects of the fitness industry, is far more gray than it is black and white. Tune into this episode to pick apart “clean eating” with Marianna, Tony, and Zach. Zach Coen, also known as the dietician with a beard, creates a warm, educational environment for those who are needing help maneuvering through misinformation regarding the diet and nutrition advice floating the I...

On today's Fact or Crap... the famous green powders supplements. Claims from replacing fruits and veggies in your diet, solving the cure for bloating, better sustained energy throughout the day, and so much more. But do all the claims live up to the hype? Marianna and Tony look at the available research surrounding these supplements letting you know if it's something that should be in your supplem...

What is the lowest hanging fruit in improving performance, reducing stress, anxiety, and improving overall wellbeing? After today's episode we can confidently say it's the power of our own breath. Today we talk to Shane Hanner, an expert in breath work with decades in combined practice and coaching. In this episode we explore how implementing breath work practices taking as little as 5 minutes can...

Let's learn the logistics of Pilates and why it isn't the "lean, mean, long muscle making machine" that the internet is perceiving it as. The current trends are encouraging us to replace our routines with Pilates altogether to get a model-like figure. Are you ready for Marianna and Tony to uncover the truth about this exercise? Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly re...

Is there a more talked about, and even controversial supplement other of creatine? Today we break down the single most researched supplement on the market, sorting out what claims hold their water, and which have holes in them. Breaking down the research behind each myth, claim, and trend. We go over who might want to think about taking it,  how much to take, when to take it, and everything i...

Hold onto your blenders and get ready to dive into one of the most popular "fitness" crazes on the internet: juice cleanses. In this episode, Tony and Marianna dive into realistic aspects of digestion, expectations of weight loss caused by click bait, and how to properly reset your body for realistic goals.  Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review a...

Whether it's influencers in LA showing off $200 "what I eat in a day" highlight reels or chasing the newest trend that defies common sense, today we talk about what is wrong with the fitness industry. We dive deep into where these trends start, how to navigate the s*** storm of information online, and educate you on what matters most with weight loss, muscle building, and nutrition education. Beco...

In this weeks episode of fitness fact or crap, Tony and Marianna dive into the infamous 12-3-30 treadmill workout. Including a review of the science behind it's claim to be the ultimate "fat-burning" exercise and the difference between burning fat and fat loss. Is this the best workout for weight loss, or just another fitness trend that will soon be replaced? Join our WEEKLY RESEARCH REVIEW HERE t...

Whether it's cancer-causing hot dogs, inflammatory foods, or toxic ingredients, social media is overflowing with anecdotal health claims from anti-science nutrition "professionals". Whether you want to lose weight or just improve your diet, the rise in nutrition science misinformation is making achieving your health and fitness goals harder than ever. Today's episode provides you with tips on how...