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

Motivating yourself to exercise is, for many people, an ongoing project. Many of us struggle with getting and staying motivated when it comes to our exercise and movement practices. In his new book, today's guest, Joe De Sena, shares a few ways that he believes will get you off the couch and help you stay off the couch. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-stick-to-your-fitness-goals-with-joe-de-sena 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

In this episode of undercover-fit guy, I once again dig out my fake nose and moustache to infiltrate the workout craze known as Pure Barre. My goal - to find out what it is, how it works and whether or not it is a good way to get fit. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/does-pure-barre-work-getting-fit-with-barre-classes 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

These days I go to the gym two or three times per week but it wasn’t always like that. For years, I never stepped foot in a gym. Shocked? Well, don’t be. The reason I was able to do that is because I had a decent home gym in my not so huge apartment. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-best-home-gym-equipment-7-essentials 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

Cryotherapy sounds like something you sleep in on your way to Mars, but it is actually what you are doing when you are icing a sore ankle, refreshing yourself in a cold shower, or icing your hand after burning it on a hot stove. Simply put, it is the use of ice or cold as therapy. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-when-and-whether-to-use-cryotherapy 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/bengreenfield

What is referred to as Leg Day is a day that some beginner weightlifters either don't know about or actively avoid. More seasoned lifters know that if they skip leg day they will end up unbalanced, top heavy, injured, and also may end up being featured in the next "never skip leg day " meme on social media. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/11-reasons-to-not-skip-leg-day 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

A closer look at some protocols that will not only ensure that you keep your post-workout aches and pains to a minimum while also allowing your body to gain better fitness and strength from that killer workout that landed you in this hot and sweaty mess. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-perfect-workout-recovery-day 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

Balance is something that we don’t think about after we have learned it (as a child) or until we start to lose it (as a senior). Having a certain amount of balance is mostly just there, until one day it is not. That is when you really realize that being balanced and stable is not only fun but also quite essential. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/going-barefoot-and-4-other-ways-to-improve-balance 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 strong and defined muscles, the view from behind is not all about the glutes. Having a strong back and shoulders is not only attractive it is an essential part of feeling and performing at your best. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/forget-the-booty-and-focus-on-your-back-part-2 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 strong and defined muscles, the view from behind is not all about the glutes. Having a strong back and shoulders is not only attractive it is an essential part of feeling and performing at your best. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/5-tips-to-having-a-healthier-more-muscular-back 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

Running can be a transformative activity for many of us. It can certainly help us reach our fitness goals but it can also be limiting to our overall movement goals. But by rethinking our running habits we can maximize running’s benefits and minimize its shortcomings. Read the transcript at 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

Many of us grew up being told that we should warm-up before we exercise by holding a pose, like a calf stretch or a forward fold, to loosen us up, make us stronger and make us injury-proof. While it is true that we should definitely warm-up before exercise, holding a static stretch is not the way to go about it. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/why-pre-workout-static-stretching-is-actually-dangerous 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

Both sprains and strains are pretty common injuries among us avid movers. Although they share similar signs and symptoms, they actually involve different parts of your body. So, what are the differences, what can we do about them, and how can we prevent them? Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/strain-vs-sprain-whats-the-difference 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

Flappy arms, or what some rude folks refer as bat wings, are actually a very common problem area for many people. But just because it is common doesn’t mean that we have to live with it. If this is an area that bothers you, here are some tips to help tighten and tone those triceps. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-train-your-triceps-to-be-toned-and-tight 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

A Ragnar relay is a 24-hour race that you complete with a group of 12 runners where you conquer 200-ish miles by running day and night and day again from one point to another. Daunting? Yes. An experience of a lifetime? Also yes. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-to-prepare-for-a-ragnar-relay 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/bengreenfield

If you really want to kick some butt, it is certainly necessary to train in ways that are specific to your chosen sport. But cross-training is also an extremely beneficial training component. One that I believe can benefit you all the way down to your DNA. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/why-cross-training-is-essential-and-improves-your-dna 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

Simply being outdoors can lower our levels of stress, our pulse rate, and our blood pressure. But what happens when we exercise in a green space? Read the transcript at 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 you squat, with your heels firmly on the ground and your back nice and straight, you will feel your hamstrings, quads, achilles tendons, lower back, and groin gently release all the tension of being a member of today’s chair-sitting, heel-wearing society. Read the transcript at: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/5-benefits-of-squatting-and-how-to-prepare FOLLOW GET-FIT GUY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/getfitguy

Rest and recovery days are important for both your athletic performance and your fitness progression for a variety of reasons. Let’s break it down and find out what exactly goes on when you give your body the correct amount of rest. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/6-reasons-recovery-is-essential-to-your-exercise-routine 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

While I will always encourage you to be a consistent, daily mover due to its importance in staying healthy, building endurance, holding on to muscle mass and even maintaining body weight, there comes a time when you sometimes have to simply take a break. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/supercompensation-why-a-break-in-your-training-is-necessary 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

I have previously written about how I think that selling my car was one of the most beneficial things I have ever done for my general well being. And I stand by that claim if for no other reason than all the incidental movement I now get in my life. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/the-easiest-way-to-get-fit-incidental-movement-is-key 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