123 episodes
Fitness Stuff (for normal people) Tony and Marianna
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- Health & Fitness
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4.9 • 425 Ratings
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OVER 1,200,000 DOWNLOADS AND COUNTING!!!
The last thing needed is another “fitness podcast” talking about the newest trends and fad diets that will be dead before you know it.
The Fitness Stuff (for normal people) podcast gives you the knowledge and tools you need to have confidence in applying the BEST possible training, nutrition, and supplementation into your own life. 100% evidence based. 100% of the time.
Cutting out the bulls***, for normal people like us.
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Taking Time Off The Gym
What happens when you need to take time off from the gym? One of your hosts, Tony, is in the thick of this experience due to surgery and eager to help others that might be in the same position currently or in the future. In this episode, all aspects of how to stay healthy during a break from the gym or moving your body will be covered. A variety of changes need to be considered during this time such as diet, lifestyle, movement, psychological affects, and so much more.
All Training Programs:
Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Other resources:
Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
Timestamps:
(14:00) How fast do you lose muscle?
(18:46) How fast do you lose strength?
(21:57) What to do to SAVE muscle (calories)
(28:15) What to do to SAVE muscle (protein)
(35:13) What to do to SAVE muscle (movement)
(47:09) What to do to SAVE muscle (supplements)
(50:01) How fast does muscle/strength come back
(55:25) The psychology aspect -
#123 // The Truth About “Cancer-Causing” Foods and Drinks
Let’s talk about carcinogens! Marianna and Tony are breaking down what carcinogens actually are and how they are classified, myths/ misconceptions about diet regarding carcinogens, “cancer causing” ingredients, and whether or not “super foods” can decrease cancer risk. Tune in to learn all about it!
All Training Programs:
Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Other resources:
Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
Timestamps:
(6:08) What is a carcinogen?
(22:06) Cancer causing foods/ ingredients
(32:37) Red meat
(45:09) Soy products
(50:43) Coscto
(56:31) Sugar and cancer
(1:02:07) Foods that prevent cancer -
#122 // What's The BEST Training Split? (PPL vs. Full Body vs. Bro-Split vs. Upper/Lower)
Are you ready for a pod episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Marianna and Tony have created yet another episode that will help you tackle your exact situation and clarify most questions the average person may have regarding what split to follow. Although a workout split simply refers to how you’ll organize your training throughout the week, it can be more complex than that. Your hosts are ready to assist you in finding what variables will help you find exactly what split to go with.
All Training Programs:
Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Other resources:
Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
Timestamps:
(7:44) What is a training split
(8:23) What matters when choosing split
(21:47) Bro-Split
(26:31) PPL/Push, Pull, Legs
(38:39) Full Body Split
(1:03:18) Upper/Lower Split
(1:10:18) How often should you change your split?
(1:18:43) Bottom line when choosing split -
#121 // How To Grow A Fitness Brand (our story)
Get to know your hosts with a very special episode focused on a different area of expertise, your hosts’ relationship, and the history of Marianna and Tony. Take a listen to understand the individual backgrounds of each host as they reveal their greatest tips on entering the fitness and social media industry while representing two completely different niches! Grab this opportunity to go behind the scenes and learn strategies from two individuals who have gathered over a million followers as individuals and just hit their millionth listen on Spotify (whoop whoop!)!
Timestamps:
(4:11) Transferable skills
(17:44) Marianna's story
(31:09) Tony's story
(58:15) FSPod was Born/ Social Media Deep Dive
Resources:
-> Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
-> Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here. -
#120 // Exploring Nicotine Benefits, Ephedrine for Fat Loss, Nutrition Labels, & Pelvic Floor (for men?)
In this controversial conversation, the hosts discuss the topics of ephedrine and its ability to increase metabolic rate and suppress hunger. Nicotine and the studied health *benefits (yes, you read that right), pelvic floor training (especially for men). And when it comes to nutrition labels, they caution against relying solely on front-of-package claims, as they can be extremely misleading.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(04:22) Ephedrine for fat loss
(17:04) How to read nutrition labels
(28:32) Nicotine benefits & risks
(55:30) Pelvic floor (especially for men)
Resources:
-> Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
-> Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
Takeaways
Ephedrine can be an effective fat burning supplement when used responsibly, but it should be used towards the end of a diet or on days when hunger control is needed.
Front-of-package claims on nutrition labels can be misleading, and it's important to be aware of the most common misleading claims, such as 'natural' and 'organic'.
The term 'natural' on a nutrition label does not have a formal definition and does not necessarily mean that the product resembles anything natural.
The 'organic' label tells you nothing about the health of a food, it is regulated by governing bodies but organic crops can still use both synthetic pesticides and non-synthetic pesticides.
Understand the potential benefits of nicotine when separated from tobacco. Nicotine acts as a strong nootropic, enhancing cognition and focus by increasing neurotransmitters like dopamine, acetylcholine, and norepinephrine.
Nicotine can also be used to reduce appetite and suppress cravings while dieting, but it should be used in moderation and with caution due to its addictive nature.
Delivery methods like smoking and vaping can have harmful effects on the body, while options like nicotine gum or mints are safer.
Pelvic floor training is beneficial for both men and women, improving bladder control, sexual pleasure, core stability, and reducing the risk of injury.
Keywords
ephedrine, fat burning supplement, metabolic rate, hunger suppression, nutrition labels, all natural, organic, misleading claims, food labels, organic, low calorie, nicotine, nootropic, brain, body, cognition, focus, neurotransmitters, appetite, smoking, vaping, zyn, tabacco, nicotine gum, nicotine pouches, pelvic floor training, bladder control, sexual pleasure, core stability, injury risk -
#119 // Alcohol & Fat Loss, Building Muscle, Hormones, and More
Cheers! Grab a beverage and tune in to today’s episode. This topic is one of the most commonly consumed substances on the planet… Alcohol. Marianna and Tony designed this episode so that their listeners feel confident in making decisions regarding alcohol consumption because of the knowledge and facts learned.
TIMESTAMPS:
(7:24) Defining alcohol
(16:39) Fat loss
(28:20) Building muscle
(33:59) Gut health
(41:57) Impact on hormones
(51:56) Mental health / Cognition
(01:02:19) Sleep
Resources:
-> Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE
-> Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)
FS Premium:
Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!
Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions
Weekly Legion supplement giveaways
Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs
Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, Examine.com
Legion Athletics:
Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.
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Customer Reviews
Balanced, realistic fitness and nutrition advice
This podcast does a good job of providing succinct, actionable information while still acknowledging nuance and context. Love it!
Great information!
Great podcast with digestible information!
Super informative!
This podcast came right on time as I start my fitness journey. I’ve learned SO much and I’m always sharing the gems with friends.
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