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Get-Fit Guy

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Move more of your body more often and in more interesting ways with the Get-Fit Guy! If you want to begin an exercise routine and don't know where to start, or if you've been working out for a while and aren't getting the results you want, Kevin Don will give you the tips you need to reach your fitness and movement goals. Get expert information on the latest fitness trends and advice on everything from toning your arms to running a 5K or simply building more movement into your day. With his easy-to-understand explanations, concrete examples, and sound reasoning backed by scientific research, G...

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The centenarian decathlon 13.06.2023 10:46

What ten "events" would you like to be able to complete as you age? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips. Get-Fit G...

Do we really need 8 hours of sleep? 06.06.2023 9:53

A lot of people find it difficult to get a full night’s rest. But is getting 8 hours of sleep really necessary to be fit, or is it healthy to operate with less? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit...

An effective way to spot reduce fat 30.05.2023 9:52

New evidence shows that you can indeed spot reduce fat—but only if you follow these critical steps. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . The studies from today's episode: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02701367.1984.10609359 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21804427/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28497942/ Have...

Why complexity doesn’t make for better fitness training 23.05.2023 10:13

Complexity bias tricks us into thinking that complex training routines must be better. But embracing simplicity in your fitness routine may lead to much better results. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find...

Exercise snacks 16.05.2023 7:54

Do you really need to spend hours in the gym or is an exercise "snack" enough? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips...

How to fix low back pain when lifting (Re-issue) 09.05.2023 10:00

Is your back the cause of your back pain, or does it have more to do with your lifting form? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for mor...

The best way to build muscle as an older trainee 02.05.2023 9:50

While we naturally lose muscle mass as get older, it’s absolutely possible for older trainees to build muscle through training. But what’s better–specialized, fad gym classes or classic resistance training? If you know Coach Kevin Don, you probably have a clue! Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Em...

Can being barefoot improve your health? 25.04.2023 8:20

A lot of social media influencers will try to sell you holistic cures for everything from depression to insomnia. But do any of these practices have a basis in science? Today, Coach Kevin Don looks at two such practices: earthing and kambo. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Grounding study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pm...

How to get rid of “man boobs” 18.04.2023 13:09

With the evenings getting brighter and leaves populating trees, we know summer is on the way. Is there a way for us to banish our “man boobs” in time for the poolside? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find G...

Will AI make coaches like me obsolete? 11.04.2023 8:20

With all the buzz around AI like Chat GPT, are we really heading to an age where fitness coaches like me will be replaced by AI? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or...

Confirmation bias and 5 other logical fallacies that affect our training 04.04.2023 11:56

It can be really easy to seek out information that confirms our own biases, but why is this and what does it mean for our fitness? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter ,...

Do our bodies stop working when we turn 50? 28.03.2023 14:22

Once we hit a certain age, do the wheels suddenly fall off, or are there other factors causing our aches and pains? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to...

No pain, no gain? 21.03.2023 11:33

Is it really the case that post-training soreness means we are getting stronger? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness ti...

Which squat variant is best? 14.03.2023 9:47

There is a myriad of squat variations, but which one is best for you and building strength? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . View the squat diagram. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to...

The biggest fitness mistake we need to avoid? Fear 07.03.2023 8:27

Instagram fitness influencers would have us avoid everything that is absolutely “wrong,” in their view. But could adding things actually be a better solution? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Gu...

9 lessons from the greatest samurai 28.02.2023 9:26

Good advice is timeless and transcends cultural boundaries. What can we learn from the great samurai, Musashi Miyamoto? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscrib...

What to do when you’re lacking motivation 21.02.2023 7:36

Sometimes going to the gym can feel like a real grind. What can we do to keep motivation high? Coach Kevin Don takes a look. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or sub...

Does foam rolling REALLY help with muscle knots and pain? 14.02.2023 10:17

If you have been to see a physical therapist in the last decade, chances are that you have been told to foam roll. So what’s the deal? Coach Kevin Don takes a look. Plus: what's up with wet cupping? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voic...

Should you consume caffeine before a workout? 07.02.2023 10:02

Does the conventional deadlift have any benefits over the trap/hex bar? Do you really need that caffeine jolt before hitting the gym to crush your session? Coach Kevin Don gives his take on two listener questions. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or...

Can you trust your feelings about your training? 31.01.2023 15:10

Do you really know what works for your own body, or is objectivity the name of the game? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fi...

Are bicep curls the best exercise for bigger arms? 24.01.2023 7:06

Planning on a gun show this summer? Coach Kevin Don explains the best way to train your arms. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for mo...

5 basic lifestyle guidelines for reducing stress 17.01.2023 13:04

Finding recovery hard? Not making progress in the gym? Could it be your lifestyle and not your training? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsle...

Why heat and hot water may be better than cold 10.01.2023 9:52

Feeling like plunging yourself into a freezing lake or having a cold shower because it's all over the ‘gram? Coach Kevin Don breaks down why hot water may be better for your sleep, recovery, and mental health. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leav...

Do I need a deload week? 03.01.2023 6:26

Coach Kevin Don breaks down deloading and why you may not need a break in training. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter , or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness...

Do women have different training needs? 27.12.2022 7:12

Coach Kevin Don breaks down the principles of training for women, and how anatomical differences should play into your training plan. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Transcripts available on your podcast player or at QuickandDirtyTips.com . Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014. Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter...