Get-fit Guy's Quick And Dirty Tips To Slim Down And Shape Up

Food is the fuel that allows you to perform during workouts and recover from them afterward. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, provides simple and straightforward advice based on the latest research on how to best fuel for your workouts. Check out these three great recipes from our colleagues at Cookstr: Chicken Broccoli Pasta Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry (vegan, gluten-free) White Bean "Chicken" Chili (vegan, gluten-free) Read the companion article on Quick and Dirty Tips. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

The assault bike is one of the most effective ways to develop cardiovascular endurance. Because it allows more motion of the body, there’s also more room for inefficient or ineffective movements. Get-Fit Guy has tips to improve your form and get the most from your assault bike workout.

How can you change or improve your fitness if you don't challenge yourself beyond what's comfortable? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, provides five steps to help you challenge your fitness. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Wouldn't it be great if you could shorten your strength training routine and make it more effective at the same time? Dr. Jonathan Su, the Get-Fit Guy, explains how a simple training technique called supersets can make this a reality. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Sit-ups and crunches are popular exercises for abdominal muscles, but they're not for everyone. In today's episode, Dr. Jonathan Su discusses the pitfalls of these popular workouts. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

No matter how fit you are, if you exercise regularly, chances are that lunges and squats feature into your regular workout regimen. It turns out that one of the two is better than the other. Learn which exercise to prioritize and why.

Whether you're just getting into exercise or you've been working on your fitness for a while, exercise-related knee pain can slow you down. This episode covers how to banish knee pain in just six minutes with three simple exercises.

Olympic athletes aren't just physically fit -- they also use mental fitness techniques to succeed. Learn how to adopt these techniques yourself in this week's episode of Get-Fit Guy.

Last week, Brock Armstrong introduced the new host of the Get-Fit Guy podcast, Dr. Jonathan Su. In this episode, the two fitness buffs discuss optimizing performance, fitness trends, and the best way to get and stay fit.

After four fun-filled years as the Get-Fit Guy, Brock Armstrong is passing the barbel to a new fitness professional, Dr. Jonathan Su. Today, the two fit buffs sit down for an in-depth interview to learn more about the new Get-Fit Guy. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Exercising consistently is hard. The only way to succeed is if your desire to get fit is greater than your desire to stay in bed. That is where intrinsic motivation becomes your best tool. Get-Fit Guy explains. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

The "Moving Together Outside" campaign increases access to outdoor spaces to help increase physical activity in all communities, especially those most vulnerable to lifestyle-related diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Get-Fit Guy interviews the campaign's spokesperson, Dr. Amy Bantham for the details. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Exercise scientists have studied and written articles repeatedly on what time of day is the best time to work out and yet we all know people who buck the trend and work out at times that would make those researchers choke. So, are they wasting their time or are we?

Did you know that you are essentially rolling out your brain when you foam roll your glutes? Get-Fit Guy interviews Michael Cummings, Director of Education for TriggerPoint therapy, about the benefits of foam rolling. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

In the entire history of the fitness industry, consumers now have more choices than ever. But how to know which devices or services to spend your hard-earned money on? Get-Fit Guy interviews Colleen Logan of ICON Health & Fitness and professional cyclist George Hincapie to help cut through the hype. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Bone health and bone density are two things that most of us don’t think about until much later in life. But bone loss can begin in late 30s and early 40s, so don’t put it off until it is too late. Get-Fit Guy and Dr. Marc Bubbs discuss simple ways to reverse and prevent bone loss. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Working out at home is a great way to stay fit, but buying items like a weight bench can be costly and cumbersome. Get-Fit Guy has 9 exercises for an effective chest workout without a bench (plus for 4 supersets!). Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Is it possible for kids to learn, grow, move, and use their creativity while listening to podcasts? A new service called Pinna believes it is. Get-Fit Guy interviews Pinna CEO Maggie McGuire to learn more about this innovative new way to get kids moving. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

Biomechanist Katy Bowman, a leader in the Movement movement, has written a new book to teach us the critical role of movement to the human body (it's basically a nutrient!). And more importantly, how we can get our kids moving again. Read the transcript. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy

What are shin splints, what causes them, and which exercises can help get rid of them? Get-Fit Guy has the solution to your lower leg pain. Read the transcript. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-long-recover-between-sets https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribe https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy