The Health & Fitness Quiz Show
82 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 69 ratingsHow well do you know the human body and the latest health news? Play a game, hear the research, and find out other fitnessy fun facts. We (Chris and Dani Shugart) have a combined 25 years of editing and interviewing doctors, coaches, and nutrition specialists for T-Nation.com, and we've written some of the highest-read fitness articles on the internet.
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How Running Affects Metabolism, Body Image Boosters & The Steroid Advantage
December 07, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBHere's the deal with drinking raw eggs, the candy that'll kill you, what running a mile will do for your metabolism, the power of steroids (even when you're sedentary), and more! Main-Round Questions 1. The Killer Candy: Article 2. Protein Absorption in Raw vs. Cooked Eggs: Study 3. Metabolic Rate After Running 1 Mile: Study 4. Steroids, Squat Strength, and Muscle Mass: Study 5. Body Image and Communal Nudity: Study The Lightening Round • Interrupting a high-fat, high-calorie diet with regu...
The Best Rep Range For Female Muscle & How Men Can Build a Big Meaty Butt
November 23, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBThe best squat depth for building glutes, how new female lifters can build muscle, calorie cycling versus conventional dieting, and more. Main Round 1. Conventional Dieting vs. Non-Linear Dieting: Study Chris's article about this topic: Article on T-Nation 2. Most Popular Sex Fantasy Song: Article 3. Rep Ranges and Muscle Growth In Women: Study 4. Weight Loss Among Female Physique Competitors: This info comes from Bill Campbell, PHD: Info Here 5. Squat Depth – 90 versus 140 Degrees: Study ...
Boost Your Libido, Make Hard Exercise Easy & Get Full On Fewer Calories
November 09, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThe easy (and free) way to increase libido, the amino acid that improves work capacity, and the foods to eat if you want to feel full on a diet. Main Round 1. Sunlight and Libido: Study More on boosting the female libido: Article 2. Beta-alanine and Exercise Performance: Study The energy drink that contains beta alanine: Spike Energy 3. The Mechanical Drop Set Method: Article 4. & 5. The Satiety Index: Source Here's why you should eat potatoes if you want to get or stay lean: Article L...
Super Short Workouts & Why Your Metabolism is On Fire
October 26, 2021 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MB1. Most Googles Fitness Questions: Article 2. Metabolism May Not Decline With Age As We Once Thought: Article, Study 3. Crushes in Committed Relationships: Study 4. Junk Food Causes Mental Decline, DHA Reverses It: Study 5. Resistance Training Volume Enhances Muscle Hypertrophy but Not Strength in Trained Men: Study Lightening-ish Round • U.S. surgeons successfully test pig kidney in human patient: Article • Dog owners face jail or fines for putting their dog on veggie diet: Article • Kee...
The Best Fat Loss Diet, Colon Druggies & Rep Ranges for Bodybuilding
October 19, 2021 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MB1. People are Lodging Nicotine Pouches in Their Buttholes for a Buzz: Article 2. The Best Way to Build Muscle: Article 3. The Biggest Fish Oil Mistake: Article 4. Sequential Diets and Weight Loss: Study 5. Orgasms are a Natural Nasal Decongestant: Study Lightening-ish Round • F.D.A. Issues Voluntary Guidelines to Reduce Salt Intake: Headline • Take a look at the (more up-to-date) info on salt in this article and this study. • Faster Than a PCR test: Dogs Detect Covid in Under a Second: Headl...
The Episode That Changes Everything
September 21, 2021 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBIs it time to take off the Fit Pants? The whole show is going in a new direction and expanding on everyone's favorite segment. So be on the lookout for more episodes and more fun... but without the pants.
A Legal Pill That Prevents Fat Regain & How To Appear 50% More Attractive
September 07, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBA nutrient to prevent yo-yo dieting, an ingredient that causes impulsivity, the trick for becoming more attractive, and when to shift your goal away (!!) from muscle growth. On Our Minds The theme of an upcoming T-Nation.com article is a fill-in-the-blank with this sentence: "We're not supposed to say this but...." And all the editors have contributed to it. But Chris's answer was particularly provocative for anyone who lifts. His take? At some point, stop trying to build more muscle. Sounds...
A New Reason To Take Creatine & The Science of Jacked Women
August 24, 2021 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBHow to get revved up for any workout, the unexpected trap-building exercise, a study on the perception of females with muscle, new science on how muscle burns fat, and why creatine deficiency is on the rise. On Our Minds There's a trick to get yourself excited for any workout: do your favorite thing first. My favorite thing (Dani here) accidentally grew my traps seemingly in a matter of days. And if you’re also a fan of my favorite lift, here’s a similar chain to help you load it up like I d...
Weight Loss Gambling & Unhealthy Government Tyranny
August 10, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBHow to win money through weight loss, the drug that reduces body fat, the number one cause of death, government overreach, PDA, pick-up artists, and the exercise that lowers testosterone. On Our Minds Is gambling with your health EVER a good idea? One company says you can make money by wagering on the amount of weight you can lose. So we discuss it. Quiz 1. Performative kissing: Why people make out in public. 2. Once a cheater, always a cheater? Here's the science. 3. Endurance athletes a...
A Mostly-Legal Athletic Drug & How to Skip Leg Day the Right Way
July 20, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBTrain only half your body and still make gains, the banned performance-enhancing drug you can buy at Target, and how to lose fat without changing your diet. On Our Minds Ever have an injury that forced you to stop training a huge portion of muscle groups? We get into the benefits of only training upper body. Obviously you don't want to do this on purpose, but if you must, there are some perks. We also discuss the Muscle Migration Theory that Coach Christian Thibaudeau presented in an article...
The New Rule for Advanced Lifters & The Fitness Teeter Totter
July 06, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBWhy working out every other day has massive advantages, the problem with virtue signaling, how to choose your trade-offs for a fit – but not restrictive – life, and what your social media says about your relationship commitment. ON OUR MINDS A quote from Dr. Laura, "life is a trade-off," hit home for me. If we start thinking about our current level of fitness as a choice we've made (or a trade-off for something else) instead of just the result of bad luck or an aging body, then we'll have wa...
Fitness Without Fanaticism & The Anti-Aging Snack
June 22, 2021 06:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBHow to get and stay fit without making it your entire life (because that's kind of sad), the food that'll slow the aging process, the best personality trait for job success, and the nearly-instant fix for depression. On Our Minds Does dropping unhealthy habits and getting fit require a level of obsessiveness? We discuss this idea because changing your lifestyle can feel like a hurdle; one that requires constant diligence. Chris shares his solution to fitness without long-term fixation. But w...
How to Boost Muscle Growth in 3 Weeks & The Color of Winning
June 08, 2021 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBA discussion on "trusting the experts", what to do to increase muscle growth, the real way to beat stress, and the color that'll rev you up the most during workouts. On Our Minds What does "trust the experts" even mean when they turn out to be wrong later on or when experts disagree with one another? We get into it. Quiz • Stress, Thinking, and Petting Dogs: Study • Hot Bath and Health: Study • Pink Drinks: Study • Sad Movies and Music: Study • Married Sex: Study Newsflash Have you hit a mu...
Why Supplement-Haters are Liars & How Exercise Really Affects Your Appetite
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBThe inside story about supplements, breaking news about mental health, and the only fun way to control your diet. On Our Minds There's nothing more controversial than supplements... at least in the world of fitness. And it's easy to see why. There are a lot of worthless products on the market that can't do what a healthy diet can do, and there are a lot of people looking for a quick fix rather than improving their nutrition and lifestyle. But there are a lot of nutrients that you simply ca...
Avoid This 2-Hour Testosterone Killer, Weirdo Fitness Stalkers & Nipple Science
May 11, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe food that significantly drops testosterone, how cute animal pictures affect your feelings toward your significant other, the sex robot study, the story about CrossFit stalkers, and how your coworkers and friends could be ruining your nutrition. On Our Minds Chris shares an article from The Morning Chalk Up that's so creepy, he can't get it off his mind: ARTICLE So we discuss that as well as the ins and outs of social media, why it's exhausting, and how fit pros use it. Quiz This week's ...
The Anti-Aging Life Hack, Antibodies & Broken Heart Syndrome
April 27, 2021 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBThe easiest way to slow aging, our experience with covid, flying poo particles, broken heart cures, and more! On Our Minds We finally caught the virus everyone's been talking about. So here's how long science says we'll be immune to it: STUDY And here's what researchers say about how long your immunity lasts should you choose to get the jab: INFO There's so much contradicting info that we'll be the first to admit that we know nothing... except that sunlight appears to helpful in fighting i...
The Woke Want Us Fatter & Unexpected Turn-Ons
April 07, 2021 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBWhat happens when nutrition advice goes woke? The unhealthy dish out bad advice. We talk about one eye-rolling example, then get into the cognitive effects of steroid use and some really weird places to get horny. On Our Minds (1:37) We discuss the cookbook (diet book?) we've been working on for those who want lean, muscular bodies. Then we address an article about a cookbook author who seems to believe that those who lower the fat or carbs in a recipe are fat-phobic. Check out both the arti...
Partial Reps, Deadlift Fixes & Photogenic D-Pics
February 15, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn Our Minds (0:48) We start with a correction on last week's one-kettlebell workout, an update on the tuna at Subway, and a promotion for my (Dani's) new T-Nation article: How Fat Are You? Let's Find Out! Plus, we get into some deadlifting strength standards, and why my one rep max has stalled out... but I'm not sure if I should care. Quiz (12:08) This week's quiz is all about the edgy terminology young, single people use when they're talking about dating and sex. Is it raunchy? Yes. Will i...
The One-Kettlebell Workout, Erection Perfection & Avocado Science
February 08, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBOn Our Minds (0:42) If you only had one kettlebell or dumbbell, could you figure out a way to have a great workout? We share what we'd do and talk about Coach Dan John's epic article from 2004, The One Dumbbell Workout. Also... check out the model in those old photos. (It's Chris!) Quiz (11:48) This week's quiz is a hodgepodge of health and relationship science. If you'd like to take a closer look at the topics we discussed, here they are: • Spouses and TV Time • Spoiled Pets • Brain Healt...
The Biggest Lesson for Hardcore Lifters & Food for Higher T Levels
February 01, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn Our Minds (0:45) Do we need to make our future selves disabled in order to prove how "hardcore" we are now? We dive into this topic and discuss solutions for getting off what Seth Godin calls the hedonic treadmill. Listen here. We also talked about how dopamine affects motivation and why that could be the reason people continue chasing goals and letting those goals wreck them. Here's a scholarly article on dopamine. Quiz (11:50) This one's on all things food, fat loss, romance, and more....
Can Weed Boost Testosterone & Is Self-Esteem a Health Hoax?
January 18, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBOn Our Minds (0:41) If you have high self-esteem does that automatically make you healthy? That's what Cosmo magazine seems to be saying. The publication shared 11 women's stories, and then labeled them all as healthy on their magazine cover. In big bold font. Check it out. What they didn't include in the article was any valid health markers. There were no blood tests, heart rate metrics, nor was there any real proof of physical wellness: just stories about self esteem. So what is it that ...
The 8 Am Workout Advantage, Health Vs Paranoia & The Wedding Ring Paradox
January 11, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn Our Minds A person could go crazy being scared of every potential toxin and pollutant in the world. But are there some things worth avoiding? We get into the details of a few products we avoid and why. And if you'd like to take a deeper dive, check out these articles: The New Chemicals That Make You Store Fat The T-Killing Toxins Quiz This week's quiz is all about marriage and health... and healthy marriage. See if you can get all the answers correctly! Here are the topics we covere...
8 Ways to Beat The Sads, The 32-Hour Metabolic Fix & Toxic Coffee Cups
January 04, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBOn Our Minds (0:45) Feeling a little down is SO common this time of year that there's a term called, "the January blues". Can you relate? If so, you're in good company. Luckily there are a ton of ways to fight it. Here are the 8 things we discussed. 1. Vitamin D 2. Omega-3 Fatty Acids 3. Breakfast 4. Red Meat 5. Magnesium 6. Low Testosterone 7. Negative Thoughts 8. Alcohol Clearly there more things that could go on this list like nature, exercise, dogs, etc. So make your own or add to thi...
Nature's Female Viagra, A Two-Minute Heart Test & The Ultimate Sex Lamp
December 28, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBOn Our Minds (0:44) Can women rev up their sex drive with one common vitamin? Dani shares what happened when she was trying to improve her immunity. This discovery could mean one of these two things: 1. Filling a deficiency may make women's sexual health better. OR 2. This vitamin has special properties that can make the average woman get a case of "the hornies" when intake is bumped up on occasion. For more info on the female libido, check out Dani's new article, More Sex, Better Sex ...
Best Of: Quizzes!
December 22, 2020 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBTest your knowledge (or just your memory) by playing along with some of our favorite quizzes! And if you're able to get all of the questions right, drop us a note. Find Chris on Twitter, find Dani on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!
How to Stay Sexy During a Layoff & The Truth About Training Obsession
December 15, 2020 01:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBOn Our Minds What can you do to keep from gaining fat during a layoff? We answer a listener's question about staying lean while recovering from surgery. But this info applies no matter what's keeping you from getting your regularly-scheduled workouts. Quiz Can you pass our quiz on insane celebrity transformations? If you've been keeping up with entertainment news, you'll probably ace this. (Or at least beat Dani.) Newsflash A recent study shows that there are two types of runners: Those w...
The New Spot Reduction, Big Ass Calves & The Silent Muscle Killer
December 08, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn Our Minds Is spot reduction impossible? That's what most people say, but it seems like there's a little more to it. Check out our experiences and what a few (more progressive) coaches are saying. Quiz It's all about exercise science. How does HIIT affect your sleep if you do it before bed? What do big calves have to do with life expectancy? What's the best way to isolate the hamstrings? Test your knowledge, then get the details on these questions and more! Newsflash You constantly hear a...
How to Keep Fat off Forever, Happiness Science & How to Tell if He'll Cheat
December 01, 2020 04:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBOn Our Minds: We delve into some of the worst fitness advice ever and counter it with what will really work for long-term leanness. Quiz: What are the commonalities among happy people? How often do they have sex, what kind of music do they listen to, how spontaneous or routine are their lives, and what activities do they participate in? Take the quiz and find out! Newsflash: How does your voice affect your sex life? Well, according to new research, if you're a dude, you're more likely to...
Power Abs, No-Diet Food Rules & The Ugly Science of Beauty
October 27, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB• What's the best solution if you struggle with workout consistency? Hear what ab-building program Dani is using to build, not just abs, but consistency. • Who diets more: women with good looking husbands or men with good looking wives? Take this quiz on physical beauty and "very ugly" populations according to actual researchers! • Will nutrition rules destroy your life... or lead to a lean, healthy body? We discuss a survey, a study on weight loss success, the nutrition rules that work be...
Burn 4 Pounds of Belly Fat, Beat the Friend Zone & Lift Like a Woman
October 20, 2020 03:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MB• Listener question: What are the best strategies that'll help you break out of the friend zone? We get to the bottom of it. • Game time: How should women train differently than men? Take this quiz that covers women's fitness and other lady-centric stats. • Newsflash: What type of cardio can burn up to 4 pounds of fat (in only three workouts per week)? Hear about the study that compared this type of workout to long distance cardio. • The Shugart Cart: What sugar-free dipping sauce riva...
Full Body Workouts Vs. Splits, Assertiveness Lessons & All Kinds of Drugs
October 13, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB• How can you get what you want without being a turd? We get into the differences between assertiveness, passiveness, aggressiveness.... and passive aggressiveness. • What infamous drug was called "mommy's little helper" and what drug are mommies using today? Take our quiz on drugs throughout history. • Do full body workouts actually build more muscle than body part splits? Chris found a study showing that it just might. • What book will help you win any argument? We discuss the art of rh...
The Whole Foods Fiasco, Weight Training Ouchies & Relationship Red Flags
October 06, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB• Is obesity caused by ignorance and poor choices? Hear about the controversial statements the CEO of Whole Foods made, and the backlash that came from it. Plus, get our take! • What strength sport causes the most injuries and what old advice are experts telling people to ignore now? Take our quiz on athletic injuries! • What five questions can determine whether or not your relationship will last? Answer these somewhat uncomfortable things with me and hear what psychologists are saying. •...
The Best Exercise for Getting Jacked & Three Signs She's Flirting With You
September 29, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MB• What exercise trains your full body from head to toe? Hint: You pick up the weight and walk. Get the details on our favorite ways to do it. • Can you pass our quiz on the latest studies in health, fitness, relationships and psychology? Give it a shot! • What are the three signs someone is flirting with you? Hear what researchers had to say. • How good are you at accepting compliments? Find out how it affects the way people perceive you. • Does your skin need a little glow? We've got s...
The 20-Reps Method, Poop Pills for Weight Loss & Steamy Movie Scenes
September 22, 2020 03:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MB• What's a fun way to get strong and build work capacity at the same time? Try the 20-reps method for a crazy challenge that'll help with both goals. • What sex and romance scenes do people most want to recreate in their own lives? Take the quiz and see if you can beat my score! • Could a fecal transplant help you keep weight off? Hear about a recent study researchers did on dieters and their gut microbiome. • What zero-carb sugar substitute do you need to grab at the store? It's great fo...
Discipline Overload, Creepy Phobias & The Riskiest Pill
September 14, 2020 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB• At what point does discipline become disordered and are diets really a bad thing? We get into the details. • Is it fear or phobia? See if you can pass our quiz on the crazy things people run from. • What common over-the-counter drug can cause you to take bigger risks and lower your sense of empathy? Bonus: It might be the perfect solution for the risk-averse. • What weird plush toy do you need to buy for the millennial in your life? • And what training gadget do you need to add to your...
Hip Dip Deception, The Big D & Symptoms of Female Hysteria
September 08, 2020 03:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB• Is the "hip dip" a real problem and should you try to fix it? We have an in-depth discussion on butts: genetic factors, body fat distribution, societal obsession, and more. • What weird and terrible things did doctors prescribe to women who were diagnosed with female hysteria? Take our quiz on archaic cures of the past. • Can you have low vitamin D levels even if you're supplementing with it? Yep. Find out why you may not be absorbing the vitamins and minerals you're taking. • What pow...
Women Packing Heat, Spuds For a Leaner Body & The Supplement for Wood
September 01, 2020 03:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB• Why are more people than ever heading to their local gun store? We discuss the uptick in gun ownership, the sport of shooting, and the most literal form of women's empowerment. • What tree-extract gives men wood? Take our quiz on health supplements and get the details on pills and potions designed for muscle growth, life extension, erections, and more. • How do potatoes lead to a leaner body? Well, they don't directly cause fat loss, but research shows how they can keep you from porking-...
5 No-Brainer Carb Strategies, Master Any Skill Faster & Lifts of Legends
August 04, 2020 03:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB• What are the best ways to manipulate carbs without trying that hard? We discuss a few of our favorite strategies. • How well do you know your exercises? Take a quiz on lifts named after the icons who came up with them. • What's the fastest way to learn any physical skill according to research? Find out so you can dominate your next challenge. • Speaking of challenges, when's the last time you did 60 deadlifts? Hear about the half-hour deadlift challenge, then give it a shot. Got ques...
The Main Personality Trait of Winners & The Big Fat Inclusivity Hoax
July 28, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MB• Do fitness websites need to show more "relatable" looking bodies? As the CCO of T-Nation.com, Chris keeps getting asked why average bodies aren't featured more often. So we get into the details. • Does having a lower voice make a woman more attractive... or less? Take this relationship/nutrition/psychology quiz and see if you can beat Dani's score! • What personality trait keeps you from quitting? Navy seals and marines were studied to see what makes people the most resilient. And the re...
The Happy Pill, Cardio Timing & The Science-Backed Body Image Booster
July 21, 2020 03:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB• Is inflammation the REAL reason everyone's pissed off these days? We talk about how combatting it (with this stuff) will make you a happier, more relaxed person. • If muscle growth is your main goal, when should you do cardio? Take the quiz on exercise, fitness, lifting and weed. • What's the best science-backed solution for feeling better about your body? Hint: it won't just brainwash you with baseless affirmations, it'll turn you into a stronger, more confident, sexier beast. • What ...
How to Have Constant Energy, Dogs vs. Sex & The Dinner that Makes You Fat
July 14, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB• Which common problem makes 20% of women feel drained? And what's making men over 40 so tired these days? • How does owning a dog affect your sex life and how many people choose their canine companions over their partners? • Can dinnertime affect your metabolism? We get into the latest research. • And what workout accessory will build your back and spare your joints? Find out about the Bazooka bar and why we're loving it. Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social!...
New Set/Rep Schemes for Muscle & Lifting Therapy With Lisa Mustard
July 07, 2020 04:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MB• What muscle-building set and rep schemes do you need to add to your workout? We cover some fun ways to challenge yourself. • Is it OK to be happy at a time like this? Times are weird and we're not sure what to think anymore... so we asked a therapist. • What does Therapist, Lisa Mustard have to say about getting your spouse to lift? She's got a lot of info on relationships and fitness. • What two books do you need to grab right now? One is fiction, the other non-fiction, and you'll love...
The Weight Vest Diet, The 100% Rule & What You Don't Know About Workout Gear
June 23, 2020 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB• What one single rule can help you reach ANY goal faster? We get into the 100% rule and talk about how to apply it to behaviors and habits. • Know when the first kettlebell was documented in a dictionary? Know what it actually means? Take this historical fitness quiz and see how you do. • Is it possible to lower your "body fat set point" without dieting or exercising? Researchers believe their study participants were able to do so with just a weight vest. • What's the new sparkling wat...
Instagram Clones, Instinctive Training & Food For a Better Sex Life
June 16, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MB• Do workouts have to be meticulously planned order to be effective? We get into the joys of "training like a hippie" and how to make progress with it. • Can you pass the naked nutrition quiz? Find out what to eat to have more fun in the sack. • Do the cosmetically-enhanced faces we see on social media make us more likely to imitate them? One study says yes. We discuss why women are starting to look alike. • Is it a good thing to forgive someone immediately? Some psychology researcher...
Athlete & Survivor Champ: The Natalie Anderson Interview
June 09, 2020 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB• Do you need to go on a social media diet? We get into avoiding the outrage loop and the term "phubbing" which means phone snubbing. • What happens when a CrossFit coach competes on Survivor? We talk to Natalie Anderson and find out how she prepared and what it was like living on the "edge of extinction". • Does having a rock-solid body actually give you a disadvantage in the game? Natalie tells us about the dilemma of fit competitors face. • Would you lose 25 pounds of muscle for a...
Using Pics to Get Leaner, Dating Tips for Uglies & Coffee Science
June 02, 2020 06:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB• Could progress pictures be exactly what you need to get fired up about your fitness? We get into why they're great for some, but definitely not for everyone. • Is coffee a miracle drink or a health-wrecker? Take the quiz! • What's the best way for an ugly guy to score a hot chick – and vice versa? We get into the latest research on couples. • How the heck can you make boring skinless chicken breast exciting again? Grab the stuff that gives it a crunch. • And are life coaches worthy o...
Jacked Actor, Jeff Bosley, Dishes on Batman, Jack Reacher & More
May 26, 2020 06:00 - 55 minutes - 38.1 MB• Is there a benefit to getting uncomfortable on purpose? Hear how it launched Chris's career in the late 90's. • Can you pass our Quiz on blockbuster hits and the famous actors who almost got the leading role? Jeff Bosley crushes this quiz... see if you can beat his score! • Is the newest Batman going to look scrawny? We get into the recent controversy regarding Robert Pattinson's stance on working out. Hint: He's not into it. • Are superhero bodies build with super drugs? Hear how actor...
Cutting Through the Crap With Coach Nick Tumminello
May 19, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB• Why do people who know just a little about a topic seem the most dogmatic? We get into that and Chris tells the story of being a five-year-old with all the answers. • What truth-bombs is Nick Tumminello dropping today? Hear what he recommends when it comes to heel-elevated lifting shoes. Plus he joins us for a quiz... and Dani gets schooled! • What brain building games do you need for your dog... and yourself. We have two recommendations you're going to want to check out. Follow Nick o...
A Fix For Nighttime Overeating, The Key to Likability & Vegan Mental Woes
May 12, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB• What causes people to overeat at night? Check out this theory and see if you agree. • What non-verbal communication style leads to better relationships and (ironically) more sex? See if you can pass our quiz! • Does avoiding meat cause mental disorders or are people with mental disorders just drawn to that type of diet? Find out what researchers are saying. • Want someone else to read to you at night? There's an app for that! This is a must for anyone wanting to hear scripture before t...
A Politically Incorrect Chat With Christian Thibaudeau
May 05, 2020 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MB• What are the perks of training during lockdown? Chris and I get into the benefits of having your fitness routine turned on its head. • Christian Thibaudeau joins us for a game! See if you can pass our quiz on the most bizarre news stories. • Is now a good or bad time to start a diet? CT discusses the hormonal impact of food and stress. • And what are certain activists outraged about now? We discuss a few recent headlines. Follow Christian Thibaudeau on Instagram and check out his arti...