Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2522 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with farmers Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen where they discuss agriculture, climate, food sovereignty, raw milk, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/08/food-sovereignty-episode-2522 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Managing the Landscape The political landscape has been on fire lately, but knowing that there is a steadiness between the extremes is comforting. (2:00) Natalie is a cattle rancher and Tara is a dairy farmer and have been involved with agriculture for decades. They are co-hosts of a podcast called "Discover Ag" discussing agriculture and where your food comes from. (9:00) They discuss some of the challenges they encounter, such as animal activists. (11:00) The fringe sides can drum up a lot of attention. When it comes to food, science and emotions are put on the same le

Episode 2521 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss increasing red blood cells, Mammoth and the softening of humans, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/the-softening-of-humans-episode-2521 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Time In The Mountains Vinnie recently went to Mammoth, and he discusses his blood cell count and how chemo has affected it. (3:00) He also explains how athletes were using blood doping, especially in cycling. (8:00) Vinnie explains why he went to the Mammoth—it can help his blood cell count by using altitude changes. (12:00) If you train close to sea level, you can train your muscles harder. But if you sleep at a high altitude, you recover more quickly. He didn't do Whitney as planned and used his time to relax a bit more. (16:00) He also appeared on two podcasts for Mike Rowe and Adam Carolla. They reminisce abo

Episode 2520 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how your body is always doing something, there are no plateaus, answer several questions, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/always-doing-something-episode-2520 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Always Doing Something Dr Ben Bocchiccio wants Vinnie to moderate a podcast episode about exercise. (3:00) Vinnie knocks out some words of wisdom for Instagram: you can't outrun a bad diet. (6:00) He got a compliment the other day. (10:00) Anna is cooking and whipping up a variation on a Philly Cheesesteak. (13:00) She's giving it a Mexican flair. Check out the video on the YouTube channel, where you can watch Anna work her magic. They continue their conversation from the previous episode regarding "plateaus." (20:30) The reality is, that your body is always doing something, so

Episode 2519 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with author Daniel Trevor and they discuss empowering yourself through health testing, lifestyle changes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/empowering-yourself-with-daniel-trevor-episode-2519 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Empowering Yourself Daniel Trevor is the author of "The Unholy Trinity." (2:00) He almost died of a heart attack at age 72 and he decided to research heart health. (3:30) He shares what happened to him that day. Being slim doesn't necessarily mean you are metabolically healthy. He investigated the most important lab tests the average person can do, without needing a doctor's prescription. (9:30) He recommends the OGTT (oral glucose tolerance test) with insulin. He learned what he was doing wrong in his nutrition. Another test is GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase). E

Episode 2518 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a mixed bag from television, to school lunches, sauna vs. cold plunge, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/a-mixed-bag-episode-2518 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Mixed Bag Gina has been walking a lot again and having a lovely summer. (3:00) Her husband and "kidboy" have been playing basketball twice daily. Serena is currently on Days of Our Lives. (6:00) This leads to a discussion of various television shows. Gina shares a story about a fitness influencer Mom. (17:00) People are pissed off at the influencer for the healthy foods she packs for her kid. Vinnie discusses "the Tweet heard around the world." (19:00) Various practices were claimed as "healthy" and are now considered wrong. (27:00) One example is cigarette smoking for weight loss. They chat about Vinnie's parents. (

Episode 2517 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss redefining a plateau, how there is always movement, accountability, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/redefining-a-plateau-episode-2517 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Redefining the Plateau Vinnie has been adding exercise videos to the VIP group. (4:30) If you want to join the group, you can put your name on the waitlist at https://vinnietortorich.com/vip. Vinnie doesn't believe in "the plateau", because you are always moving, either forward or backwards. (9:30) We are always learning something; we as humans are never truly stagnant. Vinnie went to his own VIP group to motivate others, because he wanted to get moving even after going through chemo. They discuss what they hear from listeners concerning being in a "plateau." (23:00) According to some studies, American

Episode 2516 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Serena Scott Thomas and they announce her official start on Days Of Our Lives, share a second surprise, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/the-days-of-our-lives-serena-scott-thomas-episode-2516/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Days Of Our Lives Today's show is different than the usual health-related one. Serena gives a brief history of how she ended up becoming an actress. (5:15) She talks about her early career; she did a lot of modeling and was encouraged to get into acting. One of her early roles was playing Princess Diana. Serena has been working on the daytime series "Days of Our Lives"; her first episode is available today! (23:00) The show streams on Peacock. Vinnie and Serena do a little role-playing and have some fun for an excellent reason. (32:00) They reminisce on ho

Episode 2515 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss sun exposure, dehydration, a common thread among health issues, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/a-common-thread-episode-2515 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast A Common Thread Gina comments on how great Vinnie looks and asks for an update on his health. (3:00) Vinnie recaps parts of his treatment and how his body responded. He had a conversation with his medical team; many people are hesitant to do that. You can advocate for yourself without being confrontational. They discuss sun exposure and sunscreen. (9:00) There appears to be a common thread with certain health issues; what you eat and put on your body matters. Society is not getting healthier. (13:30) There are other effects from the chemicals in some sunscreens, such as killing ocean reefs. (15:00) They discuss electrolyt

Episode 2514 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss marathon training, coffee talk about espresso, the need for electrolytes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/the-need-for-electrolytes-episode-2514 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Training and Coffee Talk Giving and receiving thank you notes is a nice gesture. (2:00) How do you train for a marathon while having an autoimmune? (10:00) They talk about long races and recovery. How long to train (reasonably). (17:00) Choose a race further out, especially if you don't have a base. Don't jump from a 10K to trying a marathon. It's not only a physical challenge, it's a mental challenge. (19:00) There are extra considerations when you have an autoimmune disease. It's a long journey to get strength and endurance back. Vinnie has had to build back strength after having chemother

Episode 2513 - In this BEST OF episode that originally aired on January 17, 2014, Anna and Vinnie speak with Andrew Weaver about his podcast, and to Michael Arnstein the Fruitarian, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/best-of-michael-arnstein-the-fruitarian-episode-2513 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN ANDREW WEAVER & PODCASTS Vinnie and Anna start the show with Andrew Weaver and some comedy fun about Twitter accounts. (1:15) Andrew also talks about how his podcast came about and that he is a fanboy of Vinnie's. Vinnie mentions Michael Arnstein and what he plans to ask him. (11:00) They also chat about other well-known podcast personalities. THE FRUITARIAN Vinnie and Anna then welcome fruitarian Michael Arnstein to the conversation and ask him questions about his lifestyle.(28:00) They ask him about his claims about his daily fruit intake as well as plenty of other questions. (32:15) They also chat about how he got into U

Episode 2512 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss racewalking, walking as exercise, where there's a will there's a way, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/where-theres-a-will-episode-2512 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Where There's A Will The Rolling Stones are in their 80s, and Mick Jagger is still super active. (2:00) Vinnie wants to be active into his 80s, too. A recent US Olympic Team qualifier is 58-year-old woman, Michelle Rohl. (6:00) She is a racewalker. The technique looks odd to those who aren't familiar with it, but it's a lot of work. Vinnie shares a lesson about the human body. (10:30) Walking is a great exercise, contrary to what some random "influencers" would claim. (16:00) There can be various valid challenges in getting started, but where there's a will, there's a way. Angola Penitentiary in Louisiana grows

Episode 2511 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the VIP Group and why you can call him "Mr. Lagniappe," collagen, meat recipes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/call-him-mr-lagniappe-episode-2511 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Call Him Mr. Lagniappe Having a "type", mental health, and a little more. (2:00) The VIP Group is open until today, Monday 7/8 at MIDNIGHT. (8:00) There is new content being added, including exercise videos. And of course, the two LIVE group consults with Vinnie, twice a month. The plan is to have an item (like a hat) available exclusively to VIP Members. Broth, collagen peptides, and gelatin—what is different or better about collagen peptides or gelatin powder? (18:30) Marine collagen vs. Bovine collagen: What's the difference? Collagen is good for skin, hair, and nails, but it can be gre

Episode 2510 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with barefoot runner Ken Posner about running over twelve thousand miles, mindfulness in nature, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/twelve-thousand-miles-ken-posner-episode-2510 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Twelve Thousand Miles Barefoot running is a trend that has slowed down, but not for Ken. (2:00) An hour of cardio per day is recommended for good cardiac health. (8:00) Sitting is the new smoking. We get used to setting a new normal for ourselves that is so comfortable, we move further away from what our bodies were meant to do (10:30) Ken describes his transition to barefoot running (15:00) There are difficulties to it that people need help getting used to, but Ken loves it. Ken has logged approximately 12,000 miles running barefoot! (22:30) He used to wear orthotics but his fe

Episode 2506 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss "nature vs. nurture" in health and fitness, "raw-dogging" a flight, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/nature-vs-nurture-episode-2509 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Nature vs. Nurture Music and classic rock stations, walkmans, and more. (2:00) Vinnie mentions a recent conversation with a client who needs a little adjustment in his outlook. (11:30) Vinnie's recent Instagram post shows how fit he is. He shares how one compliment in his younger years motivated him to never be out of shape. (15:00) Gina asks his opinion on "Nature vs. Nurture." He references a photo you may want to watch in the YouTube episode. (19:30) Vinnie has re-opened the NSNG® VIP Membership portal--you can officially join from July 1 through July 7, 2024! (25:00) Don't miss it—it is a very active community w

Episode 2508 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss exercise, Dirty Keto, and VIPs as Anna cooks up some salsa recipes to spice up your day, and more. (***portions of this podcast were aired live***) https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/spice-up-your-day-episode-2508 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Spice Up Your Day Anna is cooking Live and is making some tasty salsa! (2:00) She makes recommendations for both green and red salsas. You can watch Anna work her salsa magic on YouTube. Vinnie gives an update on Dirty Keto (6:20). Vinnie has asked for guidance from Peter Pardini and reached out to Amazon. At the time of this recording, Vinnie's new documentary "Dirty Keto" was supposed to be released; however, it has hit a delay. You can go to Vinnie's website and enter your email to get notified when it is up on Amazon. When it comes

Episode 2507 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=31924357] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Practice What You Preach Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00) Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30) He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight. A harrowing episode with his young daughter's safety shook him into action. He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching. Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00) He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting from square one, too. Scott reveals what it's like to get ga

Episode 2507 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/practice-what-you-preach-scott-king-episode-2507 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Incredible Shrinking Man Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00) Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30) He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight. A harrowing episode with his young daughter's safety shook him into action. He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching. Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00) He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting

Episode 2506 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss "packaging snake oil" by companies making false claims, knowing where your food comes from, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/packaging-snake-oil-episode-2506 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Packaging Snake Oil While Vinnie tries composing himself after a laugh, Gina shares this item. (4:00) What's the deal with Poppi Prebiotic Soda? The company is being called out for its false claims. Why not go after more companies that make fake claims? There have been challenges to different rules for equipment and cycling. (14:00) There's always an effort to package snake oil. (18:30) Vinnie can't get behind products like these. If he thought they were good, he would make them himself. Even vitamins are being made into gummies. (19:00) When you stop eating sugary items long enough, your p

Episode 2505 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss dealing with Amazon, tendonitis, weight creep, getting off stevia, the sooner the better, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/the-sooner-the-better-episode-2505 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Sooner the Better Vinnie is still trying to discover why Amazon is sitting on his documentary "Dirty Keto" and not making it available yet. (3:00) He is only telling the truth, so why the delay? He's realizing how much of an effect chemo has had on him. (13:00) But he knows how lucky he is compared to others who he sees struggling with cancer. He hopes to make it out to California later this year. Vinnie addresses a question regarding lifting weights and tendon strain. (22:00) Even healthy people can have tendon strain as they age. Just take a little more rest before your nex

Episode 2504 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Peter Pardini and they discuss making documentaries, how Peter has become "The Incredible Shrinking Man," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/incredible-shrinking-man-peter-pardini-episode-2504 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Incredible Shrinking Man Peter talks about his history and new projects; one is a documentary about the comedy scene in Austin. (3:00) They chat about comedy shows of the past and the schtick behind each. Comedy is challenging; they talk about various famous comedians and how they work. They talk about releasing a documentary and dealing with Amazon. (21:00) "The Incredible Shrinking Man" is Vinnie's name for Peter's health journey. (30:30) He eats a mostly carnivore diet with occasional vegetables. Occasional intermittent fasting has helped. He has notic