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

Last month, I traveled through parts of Europe on a bicycle and on foot. While I've always been a believer in making vacations as active as possible (for fun and fitness), cycling from town to town taught me a thing or two. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/lessons-biking-europe 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

The ergogenic effects (or performance boosts) of caffeine on muscle endurance, muscle strength, anaerobic power and aerobic endurance are significant but do you have to forego your morning cup of joe for a while to really feel those effects? Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/caffeine-athletic-performance 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

Is there a way to use yoga to improve your performance and resilience at a particular sport? Get-Fit Guy picks the brain of yoga practitioner, Abi Carver of Yoga15.com to find out how she works with athletes to do just that. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/yoga-improve-athletic 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

How important is staying hydrated during exercise? If you're lugging around a fanny pack water bladder or sports beverages, you may be over complicating it. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/stay-hydrated-exercise 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

Not sure if you should hit the elliptical or jump straight on to the weight bench? Confused about whether or not you should lift on the same day as a run? You're not alone. Let's take a deep dive into the research and determine what to do and when. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/weights-vs-cardio-keep-them-separate-or-combine 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

Get-Fit Guy sat down with the author of the book, Dottir: My Journey to Becoming a Two-Time CrossFit Games Champion, to dig into the mindset topics discussed in the book. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/katrin-davidsdottir-interview 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

Strong hips will not only support your body weight with ease but they also will give you the power to do the activities you love. Get-Fit Guy has three exercises for hip strength and mobility that you can start doing today. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/3-hip-strengthening-exercises 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

There are plenty of reasons why going for a dip is a great idea. Some reasons are more obvious than others. Get-Fit Guy takes a deeper dive (ahem) into some of the more surprising benefits of going for a swim. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/7-swimming-benefits 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

The allure of short, intense workouts is obvious. But is High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) really the only workout you need for good overall fitness? Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/problems-high-intensity-interval-training 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

Get-Fit Guy spent some time chatting with Vivobarefoot CEO, Galahad Clark, about the importance of going barefoot and the health science that is presented the new documentary called Shoespiracy. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/going-barefoot 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

Do fitness apps really help you get fit? The research results are mixed. But the apps that stand out do so because of a human element. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/whats-the-secret-behind-the-best-fitness-apps 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

The evidence is all around us, we can’t offset hours and hours of stillness with one hour of exercise. So here are some ideas on how to inject more movement into your day. Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/more-movement 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

When it comes to building fitness, being in a hurry is ill-advised. Rushing your fitness often leads to injury. And what happens after you cross the finish line? Read the transcript at: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/get-fit-fast 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

When it comes to choosing a personal coach or a fitness trainer, the options can be overwhelming. Get-Fit Guy asked some coach friends of his to give their advice on how to choose someone who will work best with and for you. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/choose-coach-fitness-trainer 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

After reading the new book, Peak: The New Science of Athletic Performance That is Revolutionizing Sports, Get-Fit Guy couldn't wait to do a deeper dive into habits and mindset with author, Dr. Marc Bubbs. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/dr-marc-bubbs 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

Brock Armstrong has reached his milestone 100th episode as Get-Fit Guy! Here's a light-hearted look at some of the Google search terms people used to find the Quick and Dirty Tips website. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/100th-episode 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

Do you have weak forearms? Is your lack of forearm strength holding you back? Get-Fit Guy answers a listener's question and gets to the bottom of this weakness. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/forearm-strength Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy and Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy

If you want to get better at cycling, there's a lot more to think about than how your hair is going to look when you take off your helmet or how to balance a grocery bag on your handlebars. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/get-better-cycling 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

You can stay fit on your vacation without dragging yourself to the hotel gym. Here are six low-key ways to make it happen! Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/staying-fit-vacation 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

Can understanding our genes help us get fit and healthy? Get-Fit Guy interviewed Dr. Dan Reardon of FitnessGenes to find out. Read the transcript at https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/genes 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