Portable Hole Podcast

This week on the podcast, The GymWits discuss sales in the fitness industry. While sales is an essential part of life, it can play a particularly prominent and often sneaky role in the fitness industry. Ryan and Justin discuss the ways in which sales impacts the various aspects of the fitness industry and what you as a consumer should look out for. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and r...

This week the GymWits bring to you, the essential guide to training the Back Part 1. In part 1 of a 3 part back series, the GymWits discuss training tips specifically for the Latissimus Dorsi, otherwise known as the Lats. The GymWits discuss some important things to think about when training this large and dynamic muscle. Topics Discussed Location Function Misconceptions Best Exercises Common mist...

This week on the GymWits Podcast we look at some of the good, bad and awful fitness products on Kickstarter. While there are some interesting and potentially useful products, there are also some pretty silly ones out there. This week on the podcast, the GymWits take a look at them and share their thoughts with you. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. For more info, c...

With Thanksgiving and the holiday season quickly approaching, now is a great time to discuss tips for staying on track and navigating through all of the obstacles that present themselves during the holiday season. Topics Discussed - Major Obstacles to maintaining fitness during this season. - How to avoid them? - Common pitfalls that people face during the Winter and holiday season. If you like wh...

This week on the GymWits Podcast, the GymWits chat with Tatiana Kelil and Beth Ripley of 3D Print for Health. 3D Printing is revolutionizing the way we approach fields and none is more important or as potentially world changing as in the medical field. 3D Print for Health is dedicated to increasing awareness of the benefits of 3D Printing in the medical community. In this weeks discussion, the Gym...

In this weeks bonus episode, the GymWits talk MMA. More specifically, they discuss the highly anticipated UFC Woumen's Championship Double Header, featuring Rhonda Rousey vs. Holly Holm. The GymWits give their predictions as well as thoughts on the fight as well as it's importance to the sport of MMA. As usual, rate us if you like what you hear and check out www. TheGymWits.com for more informatio...

This week on the GymWits Podcast, Ryan and Justin talk about adding variety to your workout. Plateaus are a common thing with exercise, especially for novice and intermediate fitness enthusiasts. Integrating variety into your workouts is an essential part of any exercise program that seeks to provide consistent and constant progress. Topics Discussed Why is variety necessary? How the body physiolo...

This week Justin gets preachy as the GymWits discuss the importance of context when deciding fitness objectives and goals. They share some stories from their respective fields (Fitness and music) and share some ideas for how a novice can navigate the treacherous world of fitness products and services. Topics Discussed - Why what you don't want to hear may be the best thing for you. - Approaching f...

Michelle Richards Summary In this weeks episode of The GymWits Podcast, Ryan chats with Michelle Richards, fitness expert and co author of The Fitness Revival. They discuss her highly informative new book as well as some of the very important concepts contained in it. It's an wide ranging and informative discussion for all fitness levels. For more about Michelle and The Fitness Revival, click here...

GymWits Top 5: Tips for Working out on Vacation SummaryThis week, the GymWits have another top 5 list for you as they discuss some great tips for maintaining your fitness on vacation. Not going on vacation any time soon? Not a problem as some of these tips also work well if you are short on time or if you are having a rough time incorporating exercise into your schedule. If you like what you hear,...

This week, The GymWits discuss Overtraining. A common occurence and something that almost every fitness enthusiast has experienced at some point. Topics Discussed - Causes or overtraining -Symptoms of overtraining - Mental and physical effects - How to balance your fitness program - How to avoid overtraining - What to do if you are overtraining and much more. if you like what you hear, dont forget...

On this week's episode of the podcast, the GymWits talk Self Defense. It's a top 5 (or so) list of Self Defense concepts that aren't discussed enough. When we think about Self Defence, we often have ideas about what it entails and there are important aspects that anyone looking to learn must understand. Topics Discussed- Does size matter?- Controling emotions? - Honor in fighting.- Fighting vs. Se...

This week is another Ask the Trainer edition of the GymWits Podcast in which Ryan and Justin answer your fitness questions. This week the GymWits answer questions about building muscle mass, foam rolling, in home workouts and more. If you have a fitness related question, send us an email or tweet for a future ask the trainer edition. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTune...

Want to build beautiful lower abs? This week The GymWits discuss the myths and realities of the core and more specifically the lower abs (if they exist). The lower abs are a common problem area and as such, much the fitness industry uses it to take advantage of unsuspecting customers. The GymWits attempt to dispel the myths and tell you what you can do to properly train your core. Topics Discussed...

This week's podcast discussion began as a conversation that Ryan and Justin were having while driving. They decided that it made for a good podcast chat and this is the result. The GymWits talk about whether or not fitness can or should be fun. Topics Discussed - Does fitness have to be fun? - Potential weays to make exercise more fun. - Does [insert activity here] count as exercise? and much more...

In this week's episode, the GymWits interview Helene Byrne. Helene is a Pre & Post Natal Fitness Expert. In the first of a 2 part series, Helene discusses pre-natal fitness. It's a wide ranging discussion and a must listen for anyone planning on having a baby. The discussion includes: Nutritional information Exercise prior to and during pregnancy Diastists recti Maintaining fitness throughout preg...

In the 2nd Interesting Studies Edition, The GymWits discuss some recent studies to come out in the world of health and fitness. Studies Discussed 1. Are Fitness Trackers reliable? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-fitness-trackers-worth-the-money/ 2. A unique approach to Physical Education yields promising results. http://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/innovative-p-e-curriculum-triples-the-rate-at-which...

Desperate to increase sagging sales, beverage giant coke a cola is attempting to pull the wool over your eyes. Check it out this week on the GymWits Podcast. As usual, check us out at www. TheGymWits.com for more info on the podcast. Enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, The GymWits interview Sal Milazzo, the creator of The Great Astoria Gut Off. The Great Astoria Gut Off is an annual event in which contestants compete to lose their guts and get in better shape. Ryan and Justin have a great conversation with Sal as they discuss the origin of the contest and it's evolution over the years. They discuss some of the tremendous results that some of the...

This weeks episode features Ryan's interview with Jay Scott of the Full Disclosure Fitness Podcast and iscifit.com. In this wide ranging discussion, Jay and Ryan cover a variety of topics including getting into exercise, virtual personal training, entrepreneurship in the fitness industry, podcasting, fitness philosophy and much more. You can check out Jay Scott at: iscifit.com Check out his Podcas...

UFC Women's Champron Ronda Rousey has been all over the media lately. She is one of the best fighters in the world and arguably the UFC's biggest star. After another dominant performance, some people have been asking whether or not she is the second coming of Mike Tyson. Justin argues that Tyson was a proto Ronda Rousey. Check out the discussion in this bonus episode of the podcast. If you like wh...

This week, the GymWits Review Blue Apron, a home delivery service that provides all of the ingredients necessary to prepare your meals. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. For more info, check us out at www. TheGymWits.com Follow us on: Instagram Twitter Facebook Pinterest Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, this isn't a new Zombie themed exercise program. This week, The GymWits talk about walking. Walking is one of the most important activities in daily life and has many significant health benefits. There are many instances, however, in which people over inflate the importance and or effectiveness of walking as part of an exercise program. In this week's episode, The GymWits ask and attempt to an...

Do you want to exercise from homw? In this weeks episode, the GymWits discuss the best products to have if you want to work out at home. Below are inks to the various products: Enjoy TRX Suspension trainer Power Blocks Lateral resistor Physioball Step Pull-up Bar Doorframe Pull-up Bar Workouts (book) As usual, if you enjoy what you hear, please take a moment to rate us on itunes For more info, ple...

This week, The GymWits review some interesting fitness studies that have come out in the past few months. These studies include: 1. How framing time influences one's ability to commit to a goal like weight loss. 2. How multitasking may benefit exercise. 3. The effectiveness of elevation training. 4. Why marriage causes an increase in BMI. If you enjoy, please rate us on iTunes. For more info, chec...