Practically Fit

Alex and Abbie
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When it comes to fitness, you don’t have to be perfect…you just have to be practical. No extreme diets, no impossible workout routines, no guilt. Each week, husband-and-wife duo Abbie and Alex share honest conversations, practical ideas, and their own real-life fitness wins and failures—because they're navigating the same challenges you are. www.practically.fit

  1. 4h ago

    S2E4: Closing Time: One Last Call For Alcohol

    Raise a glass? Well, maybe not. On this episode, Abbie and Alex tackle a hot topic: how alcohol affects your fitness as you age. They start off with a curious question: do people who exercise more drink more? The answer may surprise you. They dig into what the science says about alcohol as you age, including its effects on muscle mass and cardiovascular health. There's been tons of talk in recent years about generational shifts in alcohol use, and it turns out, the generation that's cutting back the most isn't who you think it is. Plus: on a new opening segment, The Warm Up, Alex and Abbie check out the latest headlines from the fitness world. They learn that it's OK to guzzle coffee, but not OK to use AI too much (you'll be dumber). They also learn about the surprisingly lively debate about "megadosing" creatine.

  2. 6d ago

    S2E3: The One Where AI Made Alex Buy Gymnastics Rings (Early Takeaways on AI Apps and Fitness)

    AI seems to be making its way into every aspect of modern life these days, including fitness. In this episode, Alex and Abbie talk about the promise and the pitfalls of incorporating AI into your fitness routine. They provide unbiased reviews of AI-enabled apps like Runna and Garmin, including Alex's experience with "Coach Amy." They also discuss what it's like using generative AI chatbots, including ChatGPT and Claude, to help you design workouts. One thing's for sure: don't let an AI chatbot influence you into buying gymnastics rings, like Alex did.

  3. Jul 19

    S2E2: The Dad Bod (and Mom Bod) Survival Guide

    In this episode, Abbie and Alex tackle one of the most relatable challenges of life after 40: the dreaded dad (and mom) bod. Is it inevitable? Is your metabolism actually to blame? They dig into the latest research on metabolism, hormones, and expanding waistlines, plus the three biggest mistakes most of us make when trying to fight back, including eating and drinking like we're still in our 20s. You'll also get practical tips on the workout and lifestyle changes that can actually make a difference. Spoiler: it's not cardio.

  4. Jul 14

    S2E1: The Husband-Wife Fitness Dynamic

    Practically Fit is back! For season 2, Alex's wife Abbie joins him as a co-host. In this episode, Alex and Abbie kick off the new season by discussing the husband-wife fitness dynamic. Is it possible that couples who workout together have better relationships? Alex and Abbie share a few tips that have helped them reach their fitness goals together, and talk about things that might not be so helpful, too. And because it's Practically Fit, they also share insightful evidence that couples' fitness routines just might be the secret sauce for a healthy relationship. As referenced during the podcast, check out S1E29, Do Romantic Partners Make the Best Friends?

  5. 09/24/2023

    PF Episode 34: A Personal Trainer Shares Her Secrets to Staying Strong and Powerful at Any Age

    In this episode, Alex and Jen interview Joan Maiden, who started a new career as a personal trainer at 50, helping clients overcome tremendous obstacles to lead an active, healthy life. Author of F Old Age, Joan talks about her own fitness journey and shares tips on how to live with passion, purpose and power at any age. You’ll also get a sneak peek of Jen and Joan’s upcoming trip to walk the Boudicca Way in England, named for a legendary warrior woman who stood up to the Romans in AD 60. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.practically.fit

    PF Episode 34: A Personal Trainer Shares Her Secrets to Staying Strong and Powerful at Any Age

  6. 07/30/2023

    PF Episode 33: Dear Science: How to Interpret Health and Fitness Research

    Studies say … drink more coffee, wait, no, less coffee. If you’ve ever been confused about all the conflicting health research out there, this episode is for you. While Alex and Jen like to talk about the science behind fitness, they are not scientists. In this episode, Jen chats with Wendy Cedron Craft, an actual scientist, about what to look for when reading research on health and fitness topics—or any topic for that matter. Wendy also shares about her own personal fitness journey, including her recent experience in getting back to running after a badly broken leg. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.practically.fit

    PF Episode 33: Dear Science: How to Interpret Health and Fitness Research

  7. 07/21/2023

    PF Episode 32: Don’t Snooze on Your Need for Sleep

    In this episode, Alex and Jen talk about sleep. What impact does sleep (or lack thereof) have on your health? How much sleep do you actually need? And can exercise help you sleep better? Jen and Alex answer these questions, plus Jen recounts her bizarre experience in a strip mall sleep lab. Looking for the results of this episode’s experiment? According to Jen and Alex, both slept about the same amount as normal after one alcoholic beverage (consumed while recording this episode), with *slightly* lower overall sleep quality scores. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.practically.fit

    PF Episode 32: Don’t Snooze on Your Need for Sleep

  8. 07/07/2023

    PF Episode 31: Extreme Heat. Wildfire Smoke. Poor Air Quality. Should We Exercise Outdoors?

    With smoke from wildfires blanketing parts of the eastern U.S. and Canada, and a “heat dome” scorching central parts of the continent, it’s been a rough summer for outdoor exercise enthusiasts. In this episode, Jen and Alex talk about outdoor workouts in less than ideal conditions like heat, humidity, smoke and poor air quality. Should you push through or head indoors? And if you decide to run, bike or hike, what precautions should you take? Enjoy this episode? Subscribe for free to receive our podcast weekly, plus fitness ideas for people over 40! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.practically.fit

    PF Episode 31: Extreme Heat. Wildfire Smoke. Poor Air Quality. Should We Exercise Outdoors?
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When it comes to fitness, you don’t have to be perfect…you just have to be practical. No extreme diets, no impossible workout routines, no guilt. Each week, husband-and-wife duo Abbie and Alex share honest conversations, practical ideas, and their own real-life fitness wins and failures—because they're navigating the same challenges you are. www.practically.fit

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  • Creator
    Alex and Abbie
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Practically Fit
  • Show Website
    Practically Fit