All About Fitness
432 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 157 ratingsAll About Fitness is a free podcast that explores how exercise can successfully manage the aging process. From popular fitness programs to recently-developed exercise equipment, discover new trends and evidence-based solutions that can help you slow down the effects of time and stress on your body. No matter your age, learn how to burn calories, build stronger muscles and get YOUR best body straight from the people who conduct the research, invent the products and create the workouts that make you sweat. Host Pete McCall is a master personal trainer, education content creator and blogger for leading fitness organizations including the American Council on Exercise, Nautilus, StairMaster and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. In addition, he is the author of Ageless Intensity: Effective Workouts to Slow the Aging Process and Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple as well as multiple textbook chapters on exercise science. With extensive experience traveling around the world teaching workshops to personal trainers and group fitness instructors, Pete is an engaging host with the unique ability to translate the science of exercise for all to understand. The Quick Fit Tips deliver practical, actionable advice in under 15 minutes; while the interviews are in-depth, informative and engaging conversations with top health and fitness experts. New episodes are posted weekly; listen and subscribe to the All About Fitness podcast in order to learn how exercise can enhance your quality of life while extending your lifespan.
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AAF 132: Quick Fit Tip: Top Fitness Trends for the New Year
January 15, 2019 22:56 - 12 minutesOne of the most frequent topics of discussion during this time of year is about current fitness trends; it seems like people always want to know what is going to be 'new' and 'different' in fitness in the coming year? Has the perfect workout been created that can give us the body we want without having to do the actual work to earn it? Here's the truth: there is nothing new in fitness, the only thing that works is that - consistent, hard work. On this episode I talk about current trends and i...
AAF 131 2nd Annual Fit Gift Guide with Amanda Vogel
December 12, 2018 06:34 - 1 hourGiving the perfect gift can be a difficult challenge; it feels awesome to give a gift that can be used throughout the entire year. On this episode, fitness writer and professional product reviewer Amanda Vogel joins me to talk about the best gifts for the fit people in your life. Don't spend hours wandering the store or scrolling online and whatever you do, don't cop out by simply giving a gift card, the All About Fitness Gift Guide can help you find that perfect something for your special so...
AAF 130 Bryce Hastings,
December 06, 2018 23:49 - 1 hourLes Mills is a chain of health clubs in New Zealand that has changed how the world does group fitness. Les Mills was the first to realize there was a market for formatted group fitness classes that provide a consistent, effective, & FUN workout experience. On this episode of All About Fitness, Bryce Hastings, the Science Director for Les Mills, pulls back the curtain and shares how Les Mills designs the workouts and conducts the research that makes thousands of people around the world get swe...
AAF 129 Rick Richey & Aaron Drogo
December 06, 2018 19:11 - 1 hourThis is the 1st EVER swapcast on AAF! Rick and Drogo, the hosts of the Omnia Fitness podcast, opened Recover - a studio in NYC focused on recovery from exercise & are educators for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) where they teach human movement science to prospective fitness professionals. Our conversation ranges from discussing body image issues for fitness instructors to identifying the popular fitness personalities who may be complete frauds. Learn more about your ad choic...
AAF 128 Jamie Atlas
November 27, 2018 00:57 - 50 minutesHow many times have you worked out only because you feel guilty and want to 'punish' yourself with exercise? Having a healthy relationship with exercise means that you use it to enhance your quality of life & NOT as a punishment. After a brief hiatus, All About Fitness returns featuring a powerful interview with Jamie Atlas, a former professional basketball player-turned personal trainer, who will share insights on how to change your relationship with exercise & learn how to love your body i...
AAF 126 Quick Fit Tip - Your Fascia
October 19, 2018 07:17 - 17 minutesOn this Quick Fit Tip learn more about your fascia and the best types of exercise to strengthen your connective tissues so that you can improve your movement skill while reducing the risk of injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 124 Hannah Eden Returns
October 02, 2018 10:16 - 1 hourOn AAF110 Hannah Eden, a popular fitness influencer on Instagram and a founder of the Pump Fit Club in South Florida, shared how the loss of a close friend motivated her to join the fight to F*** cancer. On this episode of All About Fitness, Hannah returns to talk about the experience running the Ring Road of Iceland to raise money to fight cancer and how she stay motivated to focus on her goal of completing the journey even when her body was screaming at her to stop. Learn more about your a...
AAF 123 Todd Wright
September 26, 2018 04:39 - 52 minutesOn this episode of All About Fitness, Todd Wright, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Philadelphia 76ers NBA team, shares how he helps his athletes get in top physical shape and prepare off the court to help the team beat the competition. Coach Wright's insights can help you to identify the most effective way to get in shape and stay game-ready for your favorite sport or recreational activity; if it's good enough to help one of Coach Wright's players, it's good enough to help you...
AAF Special Edition - The Fitness Roundtable
September 10, 2018 13:00 - 1 hourA new feature of AAF - The Fitness Roundtable; do you want to know what top fitness professionals talk about when we get together? Would you like to hear insights from the top fitness educators who train the trainers? This episode of The Fitness Roundtable was recorded at the SCW Mania Fitness Conference in Dallas with Amy Dixon, Doris Thews, Marc Coronel and Brandon Wagner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 121 Alex Isaly
September 04, 2018 05:54 - 1 hourOne definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over yet expecting different results which is a perfect description for how many people approach fitness. Pushing yourself to try a new physical challenge is one way to break out of a routine with an exercise program that can deliver results. On this episode of All About Fitness guest Alex Isaly talks about his recent participation in the Race Across America (RAAM) and how training for endurance events can help you push past your phy...
AAF 120 Gerren Liles
August 15, 2018 07:00 - 53 minutesThere are a number of different ways to exercise; some people (like your humble host) are pretty mainstream and straight-forward - just find something relatively heavy and lift it, while others, like this episode's guest, fitness instructor Gerren Liles, are extremely creative and come up with cool and unique ways to sequence a variety of moves together into a single exercise. On this episode, Gerren shares how he made the transition from teaching kids to making adults sweaty. Learn more abo...
AAF 119 Quick Fit Tip
August 14, 2018 18:59 - 24 minutesThis Quick Fit Tip provides some insights on what's going on behind the scenes for All About Fitness - some great stuff; in addition learn how you can start a career in fitness (if I did it, you can too)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 118 Dr. Stuart McGill returns
July 25, 2018 04:41 - 1 hourDr. Stuart McGill is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo where he spent the majority of his thirty-two year career studying the biomechanics of the spine including identifying specific mechanisms of back pain along with the the best exercises to return to optimal function. In short, Dr. McGill's research has helped numerous people eliminate back pain including Brian Carroll, a powerlifter who experienced a serious back injury that almost ended his career. Learn more about your ...
AAF 117 Coach Mike Boyle returns
July 13, 2018 05:02 - 1 hourCoach Mike Boyle owns Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning outside of Boston, MA and is well known for changing his mind or adjusting his coaching techniques when he realizes that he could be doing something in a different, better, more efficient way. On this episode, Coach Boyle provides insights into how he stays on top of the constantly evolving field of exercise science and how he has adjusted his approach to programming over the course of his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
AAF 116 Alex Hutchinson
July 03, 2018 19:48 - 58 minutesOn this episode author Alex Hutchinson talks about his new book: Endure: Body, Mind and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance and how the Nike Sports Science lab is studying how to shatter existing limits of what the human body can achieve. Alex shares his story of being an elite runner on the Canadian National Team to earning a PhD in physics to becoming the Sweat Science columnist for Outside Magazine; we talk about how to achieve the highest level of performance from your body....
AAF 115 Lashaun Dale
June 27, 2018 21:19 - 1 hourLashaun Dale is one of the most influential thought leaders in the fitness industry; she shares her thoughts on how the fitness landscape will change over the coming years. Lashaun has helped conceive, create and launch a number of popular fitness programs and is currently the VP of Content for 24Hour Fitness. Our conversation covers some of the recent trends, what makes them successful and our thoughts on what will be making us sweat for the foreseeable future. Learn more about your ad choi...
AAF 114 Dr. Natalia Petrzela
June 27, 2018 06:15 - 1 hourThe fitness culture is still relatively young; health clubs have only been a part of mainstream society for the past forty-or-so years. The early days of fitness were heavily influenced by the Gay (now LGBTQ) community. In response to a recent flap about Pride month and Crossfit, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, a Professor of History and a host of the Past Present podcast, wrote this column about the evolution of fitness culture and the role that LGBTQ individuals played in that process. Learn more ab...
AAF 113 Ryan Glatt
June 17, 2018 03:47 - 1 hourWhat are the most important benefits from exercise? Is it burning calories and sculpting muscles so that you look better? Is it enhancing your performance so that you can play your favorite sports better? How about the fact that regular exercise can improve your health to reduce the risk of developing a dangerous disease? Yes, these are all important benefits from exercise but probably THE MOST important benefit is that exercise can help strengthen your brain. That's right, exercise can not ...
AAF 112: Quick Fit Tip
June 17, 2018 01:49 - 13 minutesIt's time to rethink the old stereotype of the dumb, brain-dead weightlifting enthusiast. A plethora (hat tip to SAT prep) of research suggests that exercise, especially of the high intensity variety, can help promote the growth of new brain cells via BDNF. On this Quick Fit Tip episode I talk about how exercise can help make you smarter and reduce the risk of the cognitive decline that can often accompany aging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 111 Dan Staton
June 08, 2018 17:16 - 1 hourOrganic, farm-to-table foods are important sources of nutrition that can greatly enhance your quality of life. No food source is more organic than a wild animal. Dan Staton is a conditioning coach, personal trainer, fitness studio owner and bow hunter who writes a blog and hosts a podcast called Elk Shape; on this episode of All About Fitness Dan shares his insights on the hunting culture as well as discussing the level of fitness it takes to track a quarter-ton animal and harvest the meat. ...
AAF 110 Hannah Eden
May 27, 2018 20:24 - 1 hourHannah Eden is one of the top fitness influencers on Instagram; on this episode of All About Fitness she shares her story of moving to the US (from the UK) during high school and how that helped her get her start in the fitness biz. Learn about how Hannah creates her unique style of fitness and what is motivating her to complete the Ring Road around Iceland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 109 Gregg Cook
May 26, 2018 13:00 - 48 minutesOn this episode Gregg Cook, a NYC-based fitness instructor for Daily Burn, Daily Burn 365 & Equinox, talks about how exercise can make you feel better, especially if you are over the age of 40. Gregg is known for his creative workouts and engaging coaching style, our conversation covers his start in fitness, how his approach to exercise has changed over his twenty-plus year career and the simple things you can be doing to ensure that the time you spend working out is working for you. Learn m...
AAF 108 Saralyn Ward
May 10, 2018 15:59 - 1 hourSaralyn Ward started an online community for parents called the Mama Sagas where people can share ideas, best practices and support one another through the many trials of motherhood. On this episode Saralyn discusses why she started the Mama Sagas and how it can help parents manage the process of being responsible for another life (or lives); in addition, we talk about the role fitness plays in helping families become stronger in all meanings of the word. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
AAF 106 Tamilee Webb
May 08, 2018 19:39 - 1 hourTamilee Webb is a fitness instructor who became famous in the 1980s with her 'Buns of Steel' line of workout videos. For countless people who wanted the benefits of exercise but didn't have access to a health club Tamilee's videos were THE solution for instructor-led workouts that delivered results. Before the days of 'Insta-famous' fitness personalities on social media, Tamilee helped to pioneer the use of video for delivering exercise solutions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
AAF 107 Shana Verstegen
May 08, 2018 14:18 - 50 minutesOn this Mother's Day 2018 episode of All About Fitness Shana talks about how she got back in shape after giving birth to her son, how she is staying in shape during pregnancy and shares a few ideas for how to make family time fitness time. In addition, Shana talks about how Huntington's Disease has affected her life and what she is doing to raise awareness about the effects of this debilitating disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 105: Quick Fit Tip
May 01, 2018 06:47 - 14 minutesIt may be true that video killed the radio star, however, when it comes to fitness, video made the fitness star. Workout videos were extremely popular and for many it was their only access to a fitness instructor - viewers could pop a tape into the VCR and start sweating in front of the TV. On this Quick Fit Tip I offer suggestions for what you should look for along with what to avoid, when searching for a video-based workout for your needs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
AAF 104 Don Saladino
April 16, 2018 21:07 - 48 minutesFitness has the ability to change lives. Don Saladino is a personal trainer, studio operator and creator of the Playbook fitness APP; on this episode of All About Fitness, Don shares the fitness tips that he uses with celebrities like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively to help them look the way they need to on the big screen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 103 Louise Green
April 16, 2018 20:36 - 59 minutesLouise Green is a Personal Trainer out of Vancouver, BC, Canada who focuses on helping plus-sized individuals improve their fitness. Louise wrote the book "Big Fit Girl: Embrace the Body you Have" and has become an important influencer on Instagram. On episode 103 of All About Fitness Louise explains why she got into fitness, how the fitness industry could do a better job of working with plus-sized individuals and shares her message that fitness is about ability, not appearance! Learn more ab...
AAF 102 Morit Summers
April 10, 2018 00:12 - 56 minutesOn this episode of All About Fitness, personal trainer Morit Summers shares how she got started in fitness, what being fit means to her and why she focuses on being strong and fit as opposed to trying to conform to some media image of what a personal trainer should look like. It's refreshing to speak with other fitness professionals who promote the concept that fitness and exercise should focus on physical ability instead of extrinsic appearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
AAF 101 Michol Dalcourt
April 03, 2018 08:43 - 28 minutesOn this episode of All About Fitness, Michol Dalcourt, the founder of the Institute of Motion, talks about the ViPR (Vitality, Performance & Reconditioning), an exercise tool that can help you develop the strength to enjoy your favorite activities with a much lower risk of injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 100 Interviews from the Health Club Industry 2018 Trade Show
April 02, 2018 09:05 - 1 hourThe 100th episode of All About Fitness is a series of interviews with fitness companies from the recent IHRSA (International Health and Racquet Sports Club Association) Trade Show held in San Diego, CA about new products or services you can expect to see in the coming year. If you are a fitness enthusiast and want to hear about new products or services you can expect to see in health clubs over the coming year then you'll want to catch this episode of All About Fitness. Learn more about your ...
AAF 99 Shauna Harrison
March 29, 2018 05:01 - 1 hourInstagram influencer Shauna Harrison shares her journey from step instructor to PhD in public health to fitness personality. If you follow her on social media you won't want to miss this interview! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 98 Katherine Schreiber
March 16, 2018 22:01 - 1 hourThis episode features a discussion with Katherine (Katie) Schreiber, a former editor for Psychology Today who co-authored the book: The Truth About Exercise Addiction: Understanding the Dark Side of Thinspiration. On this episode Katherine and I discuss addiction, what qualifies as being addicted to exercise and the steps to take if one feels that he or she may be an exercise addict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 97 Molly Galbraith
March 14, 2018 18:39 - 1 hourMolly Galbraith is a personal trainer and founder of the Girls Gone Strong blog and online community. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how Girls Gone Strong got it's start, the body positivity movement and why women have just as much right to be training in the strength area as their male counterparts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 96: Quick Fit Tips
March 13, 2018 23:22 - 17 minutesOn this Quick Fit Tip of All About Fitness I discuss the ways that social media is a positive influence for those who want to implement healthier behaviors and habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 95 Sonya Looney
March 06, 2018 05:38 - 1 hourLearn why it's important to do epic stuff and how to do it with Sonya Looney, a world champion professional mountain bike racer and over-achiever. Be ready to be inspired. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 94 Artemis Scantalides returns
February 26, 2018 01:36 - 1 hourMaking her 2nd appearance on All About Fitness, Artemis Scantalides, recently named by Shape Magazine as one of the top trainers to follow on Instagram, talks about her recent cross-country move, how she got started in kettlebell training, her first powerlifting competition, what it's like to be a strength coach for the performers of Cirque du Soleil and her workshop, 'I am Not Afraid to Lift' about the benefits of strength training for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
AAF 93 Casey Arnold
February 24, 2018 07:24 - 56 minutesPersonal Trainers design and deliver workouts to individual clients. Group Fitness Instructors teach exercise classes to large groups. What exactly is a Health Coach and how can one make a difference in your life? On this episode of All About Fitness, Health Coach Casey Arnold describes what a Health Coach is and how working with one can provide numerous benefits for your overall health and well being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 92 Quick Fit Tip
February 23, 2018 06:21 - 19 minutesOn this QFT I discuss how the Me Too movement could affect the fitness industry and identify one of the most important problems the industry faces when it comes to equal treatment of the genders. In short, the industry can do a much better job of providing leadership opportunities for women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 90 PJ Stahl
February 15, 2018 00:30 - 50 minutesPJ Stahl, a strength coach, personal trainer and studio owner (the LockBox) in Los Angeles shares his strategies for helping both celebrities and the average Joe get in the best shape possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 89 Kevin Mullins
February 11, 2018 04:43 - 1 hourKevins Mullins is a personal trainer, educator and author; on this episode we discuss exercises that deliver results and how to get the most out of a commercial health club membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF SPECIAL EDITION: Randy Hetrick
February 03, 2018 07:31 - 24 minutesCatching up with the inventor and CEO of TRX Training to find out about new products and programs the company is launching. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 88: Dr. Stuart McGill
February 01, 2018 05:53 - 1 hourDr. McGill is one of the leading researchers on the mechanisms of low back pain and the best exercises for strengthening your core. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 87: Jonathan Ross
January 23, 2018 07:47 - 40 minutesJonathan is the creator of the Funtensity exercise program and a 3 time winner of Personal Trainer of the Year. On this episode we discuss how to make exercise more fun and identify specific strategies for training the most important muscle in your body. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 86: Nick Tumminello returns
January 18, 2018 04:56 - 58 minutesNick Tuminello is a strength coach, personal trainer, author, educator and a recipient of the prestigious NSCA Personal Trainer of the Year award. On this episode we discuss common mistakes made by personal trainers and what kitchens, gyms and bathrooms have in common. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AAF 85: Tony Gentilcore
January 17, 2018 00:21 - 54 minutesOn this episode Tony and I discuss strength training, deadlifting, 80s movies and common exercise mistakes that you should avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 84: Kira Stokes
January 11, 2018 01:08 - 46 minutesKira Stokes is one of the top personal trainers and fitness instructors in New York City and works with an exclusive list of high profile clients. On this episode of All About Fitness we talk about how she went from working on the fitness floor at a large big box health club to being one of the most sought after trainers in the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 83-part 2: LIVE from the FitExpo in LA Lita Lewis and Guy Fernandez, Jr.
January 09, 2018 07:24 - 39 minutesRecorded live at the FitExpo in LA, CA; Lita Lewis is an Instagram fitness influencer who encourages women of all shapes and sizes to exercise for the sake of being healthy. Guy Fernandez, Jr is a stunt man who shares how he stays in shape for stunts in blockbuster films. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Special Episode LIVE from the Los Angeles FitExpo Talking Celebrity Fitness
January 09, 2018 00:08 - 35 minutesWhile speaking at the FitExpo in LA, CA I had the chance to catch up with celebrity trainer Wes Okerson (clients include Tom Cruise) and LA-based group fitness instructor Alex McLean to discuss how stars stay in shape to be camera ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 82: Jamie Wheal
January 08, 2018 01:53 - 51 minutesFlow can be described as a state of peak performance where you feel and perform your best. Jamie Wheal is the executive director of the Flow Genome Project, an interdisciplinary organization committed to mapping the genome of the flow state. On this episode of All About Fitness, Jamie and I discuss the flow state, how it enhances your performance and what you can do to achieve more flow in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices