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20 Minute Fitness

275 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 240 ratings

20 Minute Fitness dives into the science and technology of today's fitness world for you. Packing need-to-know info about the latest in fitness nutrition, tech, science, and methodology every Thursday. Stay up to date with the current fitness news and trends without taking up all your time. Find out more at 20minute.fitness.

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How To Optimize Your Performance Like Navy Seals With Andrew Herr Founder Of Fount - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #271

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast, we have Andrew Herr, Founder & CEO of Fount. Before building his company, Andrew was running human performance & biotech strategy for the US military for 7 years, which is where the idea for Fount came from. Andrew's goal is to make the programs he used with Navy Seals to optimize their performance available to everyone through Fount. Listen to the episode to find out how Fount learns about your body, what type of experiments they run during thei...

A Deep Dive Into The World's Broken Healthcare System & How To Fix It With Rob Sebastian Founder of Forward - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #270

October 06, 2022 18:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

We're finally back on the pod with a brand-new episode! We had the pleasure to sit down with Rob Sebastian, Founder of Forward, and discuss everything healthcare. Rob and his co-founder started Forward 6 years ago with the massive goal of rebuilding healthcare for the entire world. In today's show, you can learn about why Rob believes that beneath the broken healthcare system stands a product issue, how he thinks it could be fixed, what Forward has achieved to date, and what their vision is...

The Side Effects of Caffeine & Better Ways To Boost Productivity With Shane Heath Founder of MUD/WTR- 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #269 (2021)

September 01, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we are bringing back a conversation with Shane Heath, the Founder of MUD/WTR, a company that aims to change your usual morning ritual. Probably most of us drink one or two (or more) cups of coffee in the morning. However, coffee addiction and the hundreds of milligrams of caffeine consumed every day can really have a negative impact on your health and well-being. This is what Shane experienced as well as what led him to create a healthier alternativ...

How To Improve Your Gut Health With Dr. Ghannoum The Founder of BIOHM - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #268 (2020)

August 18, 2022 10:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we go back to a conversation we had with the Co-Founders of a microbiome company that uncovers some very interesting but largely overlooked facts about the organisms in your gut. Dr. Mahmoud Ghannoum and Afif Ghannoum, father and son, have built BIOHM together in the hope of educating people about the role that bacteria and fungi play in our microbiome, testing their microbiome health, and providing actionable recommendations. Listen to this week's...

Sleep Debt, The Circadian Rhythm & Why Sleep Staging Doesn't Matter With Jeff Kahn - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #267 (2021)

August 04, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

Are you having trouble sleeping? Do you feel tired and low on energy during the day? Well, you came to the right place then, because this week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we are bringing back our conversation with Jeff Kahn, the Co-Founder & CEO of RISE. RISE is an app that creates useful insights for people to improve their sleep to become the best version of themselves. Jeff studied engineering at Northwestern University, but as he and his Co-Founder became intrigued by sleep, they g...

How WHOOP Unlocks Human Performance With Will Ahmed - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #266 (2020)

July 21, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we are revisiting a very special episode from 2020: a discussion with the Founder & CEO of WHOOP, Will Ahmed. If you’re interested in the fitness world, chances are that you have heard of WHOOP before. The company’s mission is to unlock human performance and to reach this mission their products are designed to measure the human body continuously. While WHOOP is mainly centered around providing its users with sleep, recovery, and strain data, recent...

Exercise Guide For Weight Loss (Pt. 1) - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #265

July 07, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

The question is why shouldn't you exercise, it is one of the greatest forms of self-improvement!  Doing physical activity has so many positive effects on both your mental and physical health and should be included in your weekly routine. On top of all this, exercise also plays a big part in your weight loss journey.  So listen to our pro tips on how you should get started and what exercises you should be focusing on!

Actionable Food Shopping, Cooking & Eating Tips For Weight Loss (Pt. 2) - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #265

June 23, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MB

This week on the podcast, delivered part 2 of our Ins and Out of Nutrition for weight loss. Check out Part 1 if you haven’t already, in which we went over the basics (calculating TDEE, planning your diet, and macronutrients). Part 2 is all about applying the knowledge we shared in Part 1, and can be split into 4 key parts: Food shopping Meal Planning Cooking Eating Yes, we will be sharing advice on how to eat - can be more complicated than you think!

Everything About Nutrition For Weight Loss (Pt. 1) - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #264

June 09, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

This week on the podcast we began our next 2 part series, this time surrounding the Ins & Outs of Nutrition From the Context of Weight Loss. In Part 1 we cover the very basics such as; what actually is weight loss, how to plan your diet for weight loss, and a few tips and tricks to make the ride easier. With that being said, there are no quick fixes but instead advice on healthy nutrition that, if implemented, will lead to not only to sustainable weight loss but permanent lifestyle changes....

The Basics Of Circumference Measurements & Why It's Critical To Track Them (Pt. 2) - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #263

May 26, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.75 MB

As promised, today we're back with part 2 of our episode on circumference measurements. For anyone who has yet to listen to part 1, I would definitely recommend going back and doing so. For a quick recap this is what we covered in part 1: The very basics of circumference measurements Why you should actually track your measurements The Do’s and Donts of tracking circumference measurements Some key measurements and ratio’s for health & longevity How you can track your circumference measur...

The Basics Of Circumference Measurements & Why It's Critical To Track Them (Pt. 1) - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #262

May 12, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.42 MB

I’m sure signing up for a gym membership or starting a new diet in the pursuit of becoming healthier sounds familiar to you all. Well, would becoming healthier make you look better? In fact what even is looking better? Most people start a fitness journey without a clear picture of their success. This can oftentimes lead to them becoming disheartened by their appearance - even after making progress on their weight scale. Perhaps even the opposite, they’re happier with their look but not so m...

Why You Should Be Tracking Your Body Composition With Jason Belvill From BodySpec - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #261

April 29, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MB

This week we have a spectacular (pun intended 😉) episode of the podcast. We had the pleasure of welcoming Jason Belvill onto the show. Jason is the co-founder of BodySpec (more about their body of work later). Attending the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Jason was a soccer player captaining the All-Armed Forces Soccer team. Soccer exposed him to equipment such as Hydrostatic Dunk Tanks and DXA scanners. Evidently, Jason was fascinated by the technology as he took on an opportunity t...

Everything About Body Image & How We Can Promote A Healthy Body Image With Professor Viren Swami - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #260

April 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 48.7 MB

This week we have a very special episode of the podcast. We had the grand pleasure of welcoming Professor Viren Swami onto the podcast. He is a professor of Social Psychology at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK and Perdana University in Malaysia, with his current area of focus being on body image and how we can promote healthy body image across the population. Although his parents wanted him to study medicine, Viren states that he followed his curiosity about the ‘outside view of ourselve...

Why An Unconventional Approach To Nutrition Might Work Better With Tom Kiss From Ate - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #259

March 31, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.5 MB

This week on the podcast we were joined by Tom Kiss, CEO & Co-Founder of mindful food journaling app Ate (formally Youate). Tom has an IT consulting background which means that he finds himself more on the user side of things today within Ate, but rather unconventionally it is his background in IT that led him to the world of food journaling. Having always been into sports growing up, Tom tried to stay fit and eat healthy but his job as an IT consultant meant that he was constantly traveli...

Why Exercising In VR Is A Game Changer With Sam Cole From FitXR - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #258

March 17, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week on the podcast we welcomed Sam Cole - CEO & Founder of FitXR. FitXR is a fitness company that has been making use of the powers of VR technology to provide a completely immersive workout experience for the past 5/6 years. So how does one birth such an idea? In this episode, Sam, who’s always had a big interest in fitness, details how one day in a weights room somewhere in London, he simply observed his fellow gym-goers. What he found was everyone was immersed in their own music, f...

Why Exercising In VR Is A Game Changer With Same Cole From FitXR - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #258

March 17, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB

This week on the podcast we welcomed Sam Cole - CEO & Founder of FitXR. FitXR is a fitness company that has been making use of the powers of VR technology to provide a completely immersive workout experience for the past 5/6 years. So how does one birth such an idea? In this episode, Sam, who’s always had a big interest in fitness, details how one day in a weights room somewhere in London, he simply observed his fellow gym-goers. What he found was everyone was immersed in their own music, f...

Why You Should Be Tracking Your Micronutrients With Spencer D'Amelio from Cronometer - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #257

March 03, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MB

This week on the podcast we welcomed Spencer D'Amelio, Chief Product Officer of Cronometer. As the CPO of Cronometer he is involved in everything from the design of new features all the way to executing sales to enterprise clients. Spencer’s background lies in online game design, which at first may seem far from Cronometer but is actually very transferable across the majority of digital interactive products - nutrition tracking included. So why nutrition tracking? Spencer gives us two main...

The Efficacy of Financially Incentivized Weight Loss With David Roddenberry Co-founder of HealthyWage - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #256

February 17, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MB

This week on the podcast we welcomed David Roddenberry, who makes it clear how you can make money through losing weight. David, a Harvard, LSE, and Oxford grad is the co-founder of HealthyWage, a company that gamifies getting in better shape. They paid out pound losers over $6 million in 2021 alone and $55 million since its inception. The 20 Minute Fitness listeners who are new Legion customers can now get 20% OFF their first order! Go to buylegion.com/SHAPE and use the code SHAPE at checko...

Investigating The Effects of Lean & Dirty Bulking On The Body With Nick Rowe - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #255

February 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Today we welcome Nick Rowe on the show. Nick is a good friend of the podcast and someone we’ve worked alongside for the past 6 months to structure some awesome fitness challenges, all for the sake of science! We’ve already released a show regarding Nick’s cut and intermittent fasting experiment back in December. If you want to give it a listen you can find it listed as episode #251. In this episode, we discuss the effects of lean and dirty bulking on the body. You’ll learn all about the th...

How RP Nailed Down The Formula For Diet Coaching With Nick Shaw - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #254

January 20, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MB

This week on the podcast we spoke to Nick Shaw, co-founder and CEO of Renaissance Periodization. Nick is a former competitive bodybuilder and powerlifter with 10+ years of online coaching experience. He has coached world-class athletes, including CrossFit Games Champions, international medalists, Olympians, UFC fighters, professional athletes, and Navy SEALs. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about what he believes are the key principles of success and how his app, RP Diet, differ...

How Your Metabolism Works & Can You Hack It With Herman Pontzer - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #253

January 06, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

This week on the podcast we talk to Herman Pontzer, who is an evolutionary anthropologist and a professor at Duke University. Within this field, Herman’s main interest lies in researching how our evolutionary past has shaped our bodies and how it affects the way our bodies work in today’s modern world. Press play to learn the basics of metabolism and to hear about some of Herman’s focus areas, such as how our bodies burn calories and what factors influence our total energy expenditure! Thi...

How To Lower Your Heart Disease Risks With Dr. Ethan Weiss - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #252

December 09, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MB

This week on the podcast we talked to Dr. Ethan Weiss, an academic physician-scientist at UCSF. Dr. Weiss is specializing in cardiology with a focus on the prevention of disorders of the heart and blood vessels. Dr. Ethan Weiss grew up around hospitals as his father was also a cardiologist. Although he never had any intention of following in his father's footsteps, he eventually ended up on the same career path. Throughout his career, Ethan has worked on a variety of active research progra...

Does Intermittent Fasting Make Cutting & Losing Body Fat Easier: Experiment With Nick - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #251

December 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast Nick and Martin discuss Nick's month-long cutting phase challenge. Nick has been partaking in various month-long fitness challenges here at Shape, documenting his journey with ShapeScale. Listen to this week's episode for an insight into his cutting phase and get some great tips for being in a caloric deficit! This episode of 20 Minute Fitness is brought to you by Legion, the #1 brand of all-natural sports supplements in the world. Legion prides i...

How To Build Healthy Habits With The Fogg Behavior Model With Dr. BJ Fogg - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #250

November 11, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MB

This week on the podcast we had the pleasure to sit down with one of the most influential people in the science of human behavior, BJ Fogg. Growing up in a family and culture that revolved around optimizing yourself, BJ naturally became interested in behavioral science at an early age. Then, at university, he gravitated towards psychology with the goal to help people change their behavior in a positive way. Back then "behavioral design" didn't really exist, so BJ launched his own research l...

Why Our Brain & Body Respond To Food The Way They Do: The Hungry Brain Book Review - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #249

October 28, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we're experimenting with a new format: a book review discussed between Martin and another Team Shape member, Nick. They talk about an extremely fascinating book, The Hungry Brain, which explains the foundation behind our neurological & physiological responses to food cues. They will discuss the evolutionary reasoning behind overeating, the role genetics plays in our tendency to gain weight, and some useful steps that you can take to counteract unhe...

The 80/20 Rule & How You Should Use It For Endurance Sports With Matt Fitzgerald - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #248

October 14, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

This week on the show we talk to Matt Fitzgerald, an endurance coach, author & nutritionist. Matt is a lifelong athlete who got into running at an early age as he was inspired by his dad. After college, he felt he completely burnt out and would never run again. However, his next career choice led him to as a writer with an endurance sports magazine, which got him back to running. Listen on to hear what Matt has learned from pro athletes, what the 80/20 rule is and how you can apply it acros...

How Whole30 Can Help You Build A Better Relationship With Food With Melissa Urban - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #247

September 30, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MB

This week on the podcast we welcome Melissa Urban, who is the Co-Founder of the popular Whole30 program. Melissa Co-Founded Whole30 over 10 years ago now and has written 8 books on the topic. As you'll hear from our discussion with Melissa, the Whole30 program is not a diet and focuses on more long-term health and lifestyle improvements than weight loss. Listen to the interview to learn about the basic principles of Whole30, who it is for, and what long-term benefits one should expect to se...

Martin's Story: Why Body Composition Tracking Is Important & What Metrics To Track - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #246

September 16, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

This week on the podcast we're back with the 5th episode of Martin's transformation series. After he successfully hit his weight loss goals, Martin has changed gears in terms of fitness directions. However, before focusing on his Q3 objectives in more detail, we wanted to discuss a very important topic, which is body composition tracking. In today's episode you can learn more about why body composition tracking is important, which metrics are the most useful to track and in what unique ways...

Thoughts On Our Healthcare System & Low Carb Diet With Dr. Bret Scher From Diet Doctor - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #245

September 02, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MB

This week on the podcast we had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Bret Scher, who is the Medical Director of Diet Doctor and the host of the Diet Doctor Podcast. After Dr. Scher started practicing as a general cardiologist he quickly realized he wasn't having the impact he wanted to have and how broken our healthcare system was. Listen to this week's episode to hear Dr. Scher's opinion about the US healthcare system and why he believes low carb has a very strong potential role in reversing ...

Martin's Story: Nutrition & Exercise Tracking Dos & Don'ts - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #244

August 19, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MB

This week the podcast is all about tracking. Martin is a big believer in Peter Drucker's philosophy of " What you don't measure you can't manage" and hence tracking has played a major role in his transformation. Tracking has two main levels: 1) day-to-day tracking, which includes things like nutrition, exercising, and sleep; 2) benchmark tracking which is all about body composition and measuring your progress. In today's episode we will be focusing on day-to-day tracking, the most important...

How The Smartest Running Wearable NURVV Can Make You A Better Runner - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #243

August 05, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

This week on the show we welcomed someone whose background is not in health, fitness or science but still ended up in the industry with his latest passion project. Jason Roberts, the Founder of NURVV, a smart insole company, is behind the one of the world's largest mobile case manufacturers, which interestingly enough led him to making a wearable. Listen on to hear the story of NURVV, what their smart insole tracks and how it can turn you into a better runner! Thank you to our sponsor: Nuz...

Martin's Story: How To Get On A Stricter Diet & Exercise Plan - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #242

July 22, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MB

This week on the show we're back with Martin's transformation story. In our previous episodes we talked about accountability, motivation and how he started his journey in 2020. And this time we will focus on his 2021 goals, and nutrition & exercising efforts. Tune in if you'd like to get some great hands on advice about more serious body composition goal setting and how to set yourself up for success! Thank you to our sponsor: Nuzest! Nuzest has a special offer for our listeners: get start...

Everything You Want To Know About ProLon The Fast Mimicking Diet With Dr. Joseph Antoun - 20 Minute Fitness Episode #241

July 08, 2021 07:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MB

This week on the podcast we welcome Dr. Joseph Antoun, who is the CEO & Chairman of the Board of a company behind a revolutionary fast mimicking diet. While most of today's healthcare is takes a reactive approach and tries to treat people after they are already sick, Dr. Antoun, MD, PhD has always been more interested in preventive medicine. After 20 years, his fascination with human longevity has led him to fasting and its great benefits and the founding of the first longevity product ProLo...

Martin's Story: What You Need To Change In Your Diet To Lose Weight - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #240

June 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 41.9 MB

Today we're back to continue Martin's body transformation journey and this time the spotlight is on nutrition. As you can imagine Martin had a few unhealthy habits and dietary choices pre-weight loss that really contributed to gaining those pounds. Since nutrition is even more important when it comes to losing weight than exercising, he knew he had to change these. Listen to this week's episode to hear about how he started transitioning to a healthy diet in 2020, what lifestyle changes he m...

How To Run For An Hour Every Day With Carel van Apeldoorn - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #239

June 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 46 MB

This week on the show we welcome one of ShapeScale's earliest supporters and investors, Carel van Apeldoorn. Carel made some big changes in his life at the start of the pandemic, making a commitment to running for an hour every day. Press play to hear the inspirational story of Carel, how he got started, what have been the main sources of motivation for him, and some amazing health, wellbeing, and life advice! Thank you to our sponsor, Nuzest, the premium plant-based protein company.  Nuz...

Martin's Story: How To Stay Accountable & Find The Right Motivation - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #238

May 27, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

This week we continue the story of Martin's body transformation along with the advice that he has to offer based on his personal experiences. In this episode, we talked about accountability, personal and more importantly various accountability groups as well as different types of motivators. Listen on to learn about the best methods that can help you stay accountable and what role extrinsic and intrinsic motivators can play in your journey! This episode is brought to you by Nuzest, the pre...

Debunking The Myths Around The Sustainability & Health of Red Meat With Robb Wolf - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #237

May 13, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 47.8 MB

This week we welcomed back Robb Wolf on the show, but this time, the conversation revolved around a completely different topic: his book that he Co-Authored with Diana Rodgers, the Sacred Cow. Martin started off the conversation with a personal anecdote of his vegan years and why he had to transition back to an animal-based diet.  Listen on to learn about our current food industry and its issues and why red meat consumption is more sustainable both for the planet and your health than you mi...

Martin's Story: How To Start Your Body Transformation & Set Goals - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #236

April 29, 2021 09:30 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

This week on the show we will start diving into the story of Martin's body transformation. In this episode, we will start from the beginning. Martin will tell us about the core reasons that were behind him deciding to lose weight. He will also walk us through the evolution of his goals throughout his journey and give some great tips on goal setting. Listen on if you would like to get inspired to begin your own body transformation journey and to learn how to set good goals that will set you...

Tips About Nutrition For Losing Fat & The Biomarkers You Should Track With The Fat-Burning Man - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #235

April 22, 2021 09:31 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week on the podcast we have Abel James, the host of the well-known Fat-Burning Man podcast. Abel went through a body transformation after he changed his approach and diverted from what Western healthcare professionals and fitness magazines were suggesting to him. Listen to this week's episode to hear about Abel's inspiring body transformation story, the best approaches that worked for him in nutrition and what are the key biomarkers that he suggests tracking!

Martin's Body Transformation Story: Intro - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #234

April 15, 2021 09:30 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we're introducing a new mini-series that will include a more personal element from our team. In this short series, Martin will be sharing his body transformation journey. He will talk about his personal experiences, what has worked, and what hasn't in nutrition, exercising, sleep, and other areas of lifestyle.

Are All Sugars Bad & How To Overcome Your Sugar Cravings With Carlyn Rosenblum - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #233

April 08, 2021 09:30 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Carlyn Rosenblum, who is a registered dietitian in New York City, has a Master's in Science & Clinical Nutrition, and is on the Scientific Advisory Board of Sugarbreak. As a dietitian, Carlyn helps people to understand the connection between food, their lifestyle, and their health. Listen to this week's episode to understand why we're in a sugar epidemic, learn about the different types of sugars and how they are metabolized, and get some t...

Sleep Debt, The Circadian Rhythm & Why Sleep Staging Doesn't Matter With Jeff Kahn - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #232

April 01, 2021 09:30 - 1 hour - 41.7 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Jeff Kahn, the Co-Founder & CEO of RISE, an app that creates useful insights for people to improve their sleep to become the best version of themselves. Jeff studied engineering at Northwestern University, but as he and his Co-Founder became intrigued by sleep, they got into their school's sleep science department as apprentices. Their goal from there on was to figure out how they could take all the consumer sleep science data and turn it in...

The Concept Of Metabolic Flexibility & Optimal Nutrition With Robb Wolf - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #231

March 25, 2021 09:30 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we were lucky enough to have Robb Wolf on the show, who is a two times New York Times and WSJ Best Selling author and runs the popular podcast, The Healthy Rebellion Radio. By training, Robb is a bio-chemist and had mainly done research in cancer & autoimmunity. Following a personal health crisis, Robb has done extensive digging and has found low carb, keto ancestral diet to be a solution for better health. Listen to this week's episode to learn ab...

How To Optimize Human Performance With Brett Kirby, PhD. From The Nike Sport Research Lab - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #230

March 18, 2021 09:30 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we had the pleasure to sit down with Dr. Brett Kirby, who is currently the Senior Scientist of the Human Performance Team in the Nike Sport Research Laboratory and is on the Scientific Advisory Board at Amp Human. Dr. Kirby has always been passionate about exploring the possibilities that can help people become better today than yesterday, which is what led him to this career path. Listen on to hear all about what Dr. Kirby means by human performan...

How The Gut Microbiome Affects Your Blood Sugar Levels With Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #229

March 11, 2021 10:30 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcomed the Co-Founder & CEO of Pendulum Therapeutics, Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. Colleen has a Ph.D. in Biochemistry & Molecular Science from Johns Hopkins University, worked in a pharmaceutical company and an early-stage biotech DNA sequencing company prior to Pendulum. Colleen and her co-founders thought that the microbiome was an emerging and fascinating new space of health and they wanted to use their technical backgrounds to create a whole n...

Tips On Training, Nutrition & Discipline With An Ultramarathon Runner - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #228

March 04, 2021 10:27 - 58 minutes - 40 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcomed Sally McRae, who is not just an everyday runner, but an ultra trail runner. After a few years in her professional life post-college, Sally was really missing the competitive spirit she grew up with as an athlete, so she started running regular marathons. Then, when she first read about ultra races, she was fascinated by the fact that the human body is capable of something like this and wanted to try herself out. She ran her first ultrama...

The Do's And Don'ts Of Strength & Conditioning Training With A Barry's Bootcamp Instructor - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #227

February 25, 2021 10:43 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MB

This episode of 20 Minute Fitness is brought to you by Premium Jane, the CBD company for natural relief. To find Premium Jane’s full-range of CBD products, visit them at https://premiumjane.com and use coupon code 20FIT to get 20% OFF your purchase! This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Ingrid Clay, a certified personal trainer, bodybuilder & plant-based chef. Next to her own company, ISCWellness, Ingrid is also a Lululemon ambassador and a trainer at Barry's Bootcamp. Ingrid s...

Pulse Diagnosis & How Acupuncture Works With Chronic Pain With Dr. Marcus Gadau - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #226

February 18, 2021 10:30 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

This episode of 20 Minute Fitness is brought to you by Premium Jane, the CBD company for natural relief. To find Premium Jane’s full-range of CBD products, visit them at https://premiumjane.com and use coupon code 20FIT to get 20% OFF your purchase! In honor of Chinese New Year, this week we welcome back Dr. Marcus Gadau, a leading Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) practitioner in Germany who studied Chinese Medicine combined with Western Medicine in Beijing and then got his Ph.D. in Evide...

How To Keep Yourself Accountable & The Power Of Community With The Shape & Foster Team - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #225

February 11, 2021 10:30 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we welcome not one but three guests. First up, we have Calum McGuigan, the Founder of Shape & Foster, a lifestyle development program. Calum is joined by Jass Stupak, a certified nutritionist, and Ty McDonald, an athletic trainer. Shape & Foster provides 6 experts, including Jass and Ty, to take you on a holistic journey of lifestyle development. Listen on to hear the experts' take on forming new habits, how accountability and community play a role...

The Side Effects of Caffeine & Better Ways To Boost Productivity With Shane Heath - 20 Minutes Fitness Episode #224

February 04, 2021 10:27 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

This week on the 20 Minute Fitness podcast we have Shane Heath, the Founder of MUD/WTR, a company that aims to change your usual morning ritual. Probably most of us drink one or two (or more) cups of coffee in the morning. However, coffee addiction and the hundreds of milligrams of caffeine consumed every day can really have a negative impact on your health and wellbeing. This is what Shane experienced as well as what led him to create a healthier alternative to coffee. Press play to learn ...

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