Portable Hole Podcast

This week the GymWits talk with Nutritionist, Author and Health Coach, Laurie Cossar. Laurie talks about how emotions play into health and wellness outcomes and some strategies to effectively work with your emotions. Also, the GymWits chat about the recently announced Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGreggor boxing match. Laurie's website is www.lauriecossar.com/ If you like what you hear, please subs...

This week the GymWits talk about the differences between exercising with an aesthetic goal as opposed to a health or functional one. Topics include: Exercise choice Dieting Overuse injuries and Muscle Imbalances Risk Reward in Exercise and much more. Additionally, the GymWits answer your questions and cover some of the latest fitness news. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in...

This week, the GymWits discuss an interesting study that came out in Cell Metabolism. How close are we to a pill that significantly improves cardio? Also, Ryan shares a story of terrible advice that he overheard a fellow trainer giving to a client. Plus, in the ask the trainer segment, he answers, Where does the fat go? Studies Exercise in a pill Where does the fat go If you like what you hear, pl...

Toni is back this week to discuss the 10 most effective changes one can make to their diet in order to ensure lasting success. She covers a variety of different strategies that include: Proper food choices Hydration Sleep Balance Caloric deficit Measuring tools Tracking and much more If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the Gym...

This week the GymWits put on their (very) amateur philosophy hats and discuss Schopenhauer's dilemma as well as his porcupine dilemma and look at some of the interesting ways in which it relates to fitness. Interestingly, thinking about the dilemma, may help some people rethink how they approach their health and fitness. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're...

This week Toni back to talk about Pre and Post Workout Fuel. She helps break down the Macros and their importance. The GymWits also discuss how to properly time your meals in order to get the most out of your diet. This and much more this week on the podcast. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the GymWits App The GymWits can...

This week, the GymWits interview entrepreneur, athlete and fitness expert Jaret Grossman. Jaret, a 3X All-American in Wrestling, discusses some of th e lessons that he learned from wrestling and how they translate over to day o day life. They also cover a wide range of topics that include the pervasive myths in the fitness industry, motivation, his MP45 fitness program and more. You can find out m...

Toni Marinucci is back on this episode of the GymWits Podcast as the GymWits talk about fad diets. Fad Diets are a bane of the health fitness industry and long term, lead to far more harm than good. The GymWits discuss some of the underlying reasons why people gravitate towards them. Additionally, they discuss strategies to identify them and what alternatives to consider. For more about Toni, chec...

It's that time of year, Justin, once again, is getting back into his fitness routine and needs a new workout. This time, he wants a circuit to build his conditioning and burn some fat. Ryan and Justin talk about his goals and develop his new routine. If you have the GymWits app, you can download it to your smart phone and try it out yourself. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us...

This week The GymWits discuss their favorite exercises based on each bodypart. From head to toes, they discuss the major muscle groups and which movements they like best. iPhone and Android users can also download the exercises through the GymWits app. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the GymWits App The GymWits can also be...

We've all seen the 1-10 scale in the group fitness studio but what does it mean? This week the GymWits talk about RPE's or Rate of Perceived Exertion, which is a way to determine who hard you are exercising. Ryan and Justin talk about the different scales, some of the science and how to practically apply it for Strength of Cardio training. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in...

Love Dogs? Then you'll love this episode of the podcast. This week the GymWits talk with Dog Expert, Author and Entrepreneur, Gila Kurtz. They cover a wide range of topics related to dogs and fitness including: - Pet health and fitness - How having a dog and improve your mental and physical health - Dealing with the loss of a pet - Dog diets - Exercise with your dog and much more. Gila is the auth...

This week the GymWits discuss some of the persistent but incorrect assumptions that are made about health and fitness. Many of these are pervasive and when adhered to have the potential to slow or halt progress altogether. Topics include: - The real value of personal training - Working with beginners - I read it in a magazine so it must be true - Looks can be deceiving - Bad analogies - Diet is ju...

This week, the GymWits interview Joan Sotkin. Joan Sotkin is an entrepreneur, author and podcast host. Joan has a unique approach to financial fitness that is informed by over 30 years of facing both the highs and lows of managing money. She discusses what she's learned from these experiences and how intertwined financial health is to mental and physical health and wellness. For more information,...

This week Ryan vents a bit on a lost opportunity that then turns into a full blown rant about a jerk that he encountered. More on topic, the GymWits talk strength training during the episode. Most people are stuck in a normal, "Single set" strength training routine. This can be effective but over time, boredom may set in, both physically and mentally. Ryan and Justin discuss ways to change up your...

This week the GymWits interview elite FitPro. David Pitts. David Pitts is a former college football player turned fitness professional and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Off Day Trainer which provides an awesome service for personal trainers to motivate their clients. The interview covers a number of topics relevant to fitness professionals as well as anyone in a service based industry. Dav...

This week the GywWits introduce the newest member of the team, Toni Marinucci. Toni Marinucci is a Registered Dietitian and nutrition expert and has come on board to tackle a wide variety of diet and nutrition related subjects. This week the trio discuss Toni's background and delve into a number of topics including: - Setting SMART goals - The difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutrit...

Many people have a difficulty finding time to exercise more than one or two days a week. These people are often referred to as Weekend Warriors. While it's not ideal, proper preparation and execution can yield very good results for someone following a "Weekend Warrior" program. This week on the podcast, the GymWits discuss some of the misinformation, benefits and drawbacks to being a weekend warri...

This week, the GymWits talk about one of the most important aspects of anyone's health and fitness journey, accountability. Developing strategies to hold ones self accountable can be the difference between success and continuing on the cycle of starting, quitting and restarting that permeates the fitness industry today. This is especially useful now that we are a month away from new years resoluti...

In one of their best interviews yet, the GymWits interview author, entrepreneur and podcaster Heather Havenwood. During this interview, they discuss: - Her journey into fitness competitions at the age of 40. - Her success as an entrepreneur and how she was able to learn from her mistakes. - Her supplement line. - Justin gets some dating advice. - And much more. You can find out more about Heather...

This week the GymWits chat with world renowned mindset coach Richard Scott in this wide ranging discussion, they talk about strategies to improve ones approach to exercise in order to improve health, fitness and performance. Scott also talks about some of the best practices for athletes to use in order to unlock their minds and be the best that they can be. more information on Richard Scott and hi...

This week The GymWits share their interview with health and nutrition expert, Dr. Lewis Meline. This wide ranging interview covers a number of the myths and misinformation that's prevalent in the fitness industry. More info about Dr. Meline as well as a link to his blog and book can be found at www.healthfiascorevealed.com. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you'...

This week, the GymWits contradict last years new years episode as they attempt to dissuade people from embarking on a fitness related new years resolution. This time of year, new years resolutions are common and taken advantage of by the fitness industry. Ryan and Justin discuss why embarking on a new years resolution may not be the best thing and how you can make a lasting change to your lifestyl...

This week, the GymWits talk about Justin's new diet program. Ryan is skeptical about Justin's ability to stick with it but they discuss some of the potential benefits. It's losely based on the 30 for 30 diet system. If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the GymWits App The GymWits can also be found on Google Play Music And on St...

It's another episode of the Cheat Meal in which the GymWits talk about things that aren't necessarily related to fitness. This week, the discussion is about what makes something cringe worthy? The inspiration for this discussion is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJa2kwoZ2a4 If you like what you hear, please subscribe and rate us in iTunes. If you're on an iPhone or iPad, Download the GymWit...