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

A recent study touted the heart health benefits of training for and completing a marathon. But is doing an event as extreme as a marathon really the best way to good heart health?Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/marathon-heart-healthhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even if you keep your distance, wash your hands, and avoid touching your face, you may still feel inclined to skip the fitness center during flu season or viral outbreaks. These tips will help keep you fit without hitting the gym.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/germy-gymhttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Body Groove was one of the top ten most Googled fitness crazes of 2019. Does it live up to the hype and provide a worthwhile workout? Get-Fit Guy renders his verdict.Read the transcript.Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Subscribe to the newsletter for regular updates.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/body-groovehttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastshttps://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to research, both men and women show decreased testosterone levels as they age. These scientifically proven workout strategies can help you increase this important hormone. Read the transcript here. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows here.Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chances are, you've been told you should log 10,000 steps per day on your fitness tracker. But a new study challenged that "magical" number with surprising results. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/10000-steps-flawed | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traveling rings offer not only great physical benefits but some of the happiest-looking workouts around! Here's how to add them to your fitness regimen. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/traveling-rings-fitness-fun | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squats are both a compound and function exercise, which means they're a must for fit folks. Let's look at five of my favorite squat variations to liven up the standard squat. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/5-squat-variations | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I wore a fancy set of headphones during every workout for two weeks to see if it could help me improve my cycling. And it worked (I think) through a concept called neuropriming. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/halo-sport | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's hard to do much of anything when you're under the weather. Are there benefits to exercising while sick, or will working out just make you feel worse? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We wear sensors that track steps, heart rate, and calories burned. Soon, we may measure our sweat, too! What will those measurements tell us? TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/sweat | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whole-body Vibration Training promises some impressive fitness and health benefits, but is it as good for you as regular old exercise?TRANSCRIPT: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/whole-body-vibration-training | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can fancy-looking air filled boots play a role in our workout recovery? I asked physiology expert Dr. Jeff Martin to take a deep dive with me to find out. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/pneumatic-compression | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It isn't essential to our overall fitness, but having a few pieces of fitness gear on hand can help us stay motivated, give us a training edge, or allow us to reach that bucket list fitness goal.TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/fitness-gear-2020 | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BODYPUMP is a resistance workout that uses barbells with very light weights and very high reps. They claim their workout is scientifically proven, so let’s see what the science says. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-bodypump-work-the-science-behind-the-workout Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exercise such as walking, swimming, and even dancing have been shown to be good for your memory, however the optimal intensity of that exercise has been unclear - until now.TRANSCRIPT & LINKS: Read the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/high-intensity-exercise-improve-memory | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travel, big meals, and time crunches don't have to interfere with your fitness goals. Staying fit during the holidays is easier than you think, and it can even help you de-stress!Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/stay-fit-holidays | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy | Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is easy to get lost in the hype around new workout devices or protocols that promise maximal results in minimal time and effort. To help set the record straight, the marketing director for a device called the CAR.O.L, Rahul Bernath, joined the Get-Fit Guy for a friendly debate.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/hiit-fact-fictionCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study has shown that exercising before eating breakfast can dramatically improve your overall health.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/exercising-before-breakfastCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can menopausal and perimenopausal women exercise to avoid "middle-age spread?" We talked with physician and triathlete Dr. Tamsin Lewis to find out.Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/best-exercise-menopauseCheck out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcastsFOLLOW GET-FIT GUYFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you want a flexible, balanced, easy-to-remember workout that doesn't require spending all day at the gym? Push-pull strength training is for you!TRANSCRIPT & LINKSRead the transcript: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/push-pull-strength-trainingJOIN THE CONVERSATIONFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyTwitter: https://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.