Not Boring Workouts
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Like The Dollop with squats! Like No Such Thing as a Fish with fitness! Accessible full-body workouts, surprising stories, hot takes and realistic expectations. We say "No!" to suspiciously peppy trainers and empty motivational slogans. We say "Yes!" to getting a little exercise, having a laugh, and maybe learning something new. Plus, you'll feel better later when you're binging 90 Day Fiancee and power-eating Pop Tarts.
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The We Look Back At The Roaring Twenties While You Look Forward To Sore Abs Workout
May 14, 2021 16:12 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBPeople will just not shut up about how we're like totally headed for another Roaring Twenties! But maybe that's not such a good thing to hope for. Let's find out together while you tone those sweet sweet abs! Subscribe at patreon.com/notboringworkouts
The Flowers Are Banging And So Is Your Body Workout (Encore Episode)
May 06, 2021 13:48 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBPeople are getting vaccinated and getting it on and since it is Spring, so are the flowers! Find out how flowers do it and get a bit more fit for your next naked encounter on this very special encore episode of Not Boring Workouts. SUBSCRIBE - patreon.com/notboringworkouts
The Women Shoved Crap Up Their HooHas For Centuries And You Won’t Even Do Squats Workout
April 30, 2021 13:29 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBFor just about as long as women have been having babies they've been trying to figure out how to make sure they only have them when they want them. Learn about all of the amazing methods tried throughout history while doing crunches and squats!
The Covid 19 Quarantine Was Nothing Compared to What Went Down At Biosphere 2 Workout
April 23, 2021 20:06 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBWe were locked down for about a year because of a deadly virus. These crazy people locked themselves away for two years in the name of science. Get the story and a solid circuit workout with this week's Not Boring Workout.
The Problematic Story Of Marie Stopes Will Leave You Conflicted and Breathless Workout
April 13, 2021 14:31 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMarie Stopes was a pioneering botanist and birth control proponent long before most women even had the opportunity to pursue higher education. Unfortunately, she was also a Eugenicist. Ugh. Enjoy today's Not Boring Workout! Subscribe - patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Problematic Story Marie Stopes Will Leave You Conflicted and Breathless Workout
April 13, 2021 14:31 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMarie Stopes was a pioneering botanist and birth control proponent long before most women even had the opportunity to pursue higher education. Unfortunately, she was also a Eugenicist. Ugh. Enjoy today's Not Boring Workout! Subscribe - patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Get Worked Up For The History Of Dildos Workout (Encore Episode)
April 07, 2021 15:51 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBThe history of the dildo is long and hard. Actually, it's just long but it is pretty fascinating and we tell you all about while also making sure you get in some much needed exercise. What could be better?! Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tips - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follows - Twitter @NBWpod
The Anna Sorokin May Have Fooled New York But You're Not Fooling Us Into Thinking You've Worked Out Lately Workout
April 01, 2021 14:50 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBAfter being released from prison for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, Anna Sorokin is going to become rich and famous for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now let's workout! Subscribe at patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The You Should Know Gloria Richardson And Complete This Circuit Workout
March 18, 2021 14:02 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBWhat better way to celebrate Women's History Month than with a Not Boring Workout about an amazing woman and civil rights activist you have probably never heard of - Gloria Richardson. Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Story of Bertha Benz Will Drive You Through Leg Day Workout (Encore Episode)
March 12, 2021 13:58 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBWe love women's history so much we were doing episodes about amazing women even when it wasn't Women's History Month. The story of Bertha Benz is a perfect example of "why the hell am I just learning about her now?!" so please enjoy this encore episode. Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The For The People And Their Abs Workout
March 09, 2021 15:36 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBHR1 is one of the most important bills of the past 30 years and you need to know all about it and also get some work in on those abs. Not Boring Workouts has you covered with all things For The People Act and abdominals in one place. Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Elect to Move That Body the Way Women Got the Right to Elect Our Representatives Workout (Encore Episode)
March 05, 2021 15:29 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIt's Women's History Month so we are revisiting our episode all about how women fought for and won the right to vote in America. Considering how hard Republicans are working to limit voting rights in the country today makes it more important than ever to remember how we got here. Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Cyndi Lauper Is A Badass And Your Ass Is Going To Be Sore Later Workout
March 03, 2021 20:12 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this "I Love The 80's" edition of Not Boring Workouts we bring you the wonderful and inspiring story of Cyndi Lauper along with a challenging mix of ass-burning exercises. Dig it! Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter@NBWpod
The We Try To Explain QAnon While You Try To Get Some Exercise Workout (Encore Episode)
February 26, 2021 18:55 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBQAnon just won't go away so we are re-presenting our primer on QAnon which mentions the crazy idea that somebody as batshit horrible as Marjorie Taylor Greene could be elected to national office but yeah... Enjoy! SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod
The Stop Blaming Bats And Start Getting Stronger Workout
February 24, 2021 14:44 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBWe here at Not Boring Workouts are sick and tired of people blaming bats for Covid. Especially when bats are amazing and were not the ones refusing to wear masks and socially distance. So, it's time to get your facts straight about bats and get some exercise at the same time. SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod
The Couch Potato Workout (Encore Episode)
February 19, 2021 13:04 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIt's been almost a year since we started this podcast and our relationship with our couch has only grown stronger. So here is an encore of one of our first Not Boring Workouts featuring a workout you can do without leaving your couch! You've got this. Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow Us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Make Peace With Your Body And The Middle East Workout
February 16, 2021 14:55 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBWe wade into potentially controversial waters with today's Not Boring Workout while taking a closer look at what maybe was one good thing the Trump administration achieved in four years - the Abraham Accords. Also, beware, this workout contains jump squats. You have been warned.
The Cats The Workout Workout (Encore Episode)
February 13, 2021 15:27 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOne of the very first ever Not Boring Workouts, this one is all about Cats but not the musical. Just cats. So, enjoy this brief history of our feline friends and break a sweat at the same time! SUBSCRIBE: Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts TIP: Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW: Twitter @NBWpod
The Time For A UK Update And A Full Body Challenge Workout
February 09, 2021 20:44 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBSure, a lot has gone down in the US over the past four years but it's worth taking a few minutes to catch up on the land across the pond and get some damn exercise at the same time with today's Not Boring Workout! SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIP - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW - Twitter @NBWpod
The Leap Into This Workout Workout
February 02, 2021 18:10 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFrogs. You think you've got a pretty solid handle on them but wait until you find out the crazy stuff Alli has been learning about these amazing amphibians. And, as always, you will also be getting a great full-body workout. Plus frog puns. You're welcome. SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod
The Flat Earth Flat Abs Workout (Encore Episode)
January 29, 2021 05:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBMore than a century before QAnon leapt into the crazy conspiracy scene, lots of people were convinced the earth is flat. More than one hundred years of science and traveling into space, there are people that still believe the earth is flat. This is terrifying and you need to work on those abs so listen to this episode of Not Boring Workouts. SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIPS - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts
The Mae West Story May Make You Sweat Or Maybe It's Just The Exercise Workout
January 26, 2021 20:01 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBCrazy smart, super sexy and always progressive, Mae West was one of the coolest people of the 20th Century. From Broadway to Hollywood to Las Vegas join us for this great American story and get yourself some exercise at the same time! That's the Not Boring Workout way! SUBCRIBE - patreon.com/notboringworkouts TIP - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts FOLLOW - Twitter @NBWpod
The I cANT Believe This Workout Workout
January 22, 2021 20:48 - 15 minutes - 14 MBToday we take a moment in this crazy world to appreciate the little things. Ants. Seriously, ants are amazing and surprising and possibly what we'll all be eating for dinner in a few years. So, listen up and get some exercise with today's Not Boring Workout. Subscribe: Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip: Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow: Twitter @NBWpod
The 1921 Makes 2021 Look Like 1921 And You Look Stronger Workout
January 19, 2021 17:05 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBWouldn't it be nice to think we've come a long way in the past 100 years? Well, a look back at 1921 does not make a good case for this belief. Does history repeat itself? Find out and get fit with today's Not Boring Workout. Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts
The Fight Fake News And Fat Workout
January 15, 2021 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBLots of people say Not Boring Workouts is the most popular podcast in the world. Is that true? Nope. But if enough people on enough platforms say it then other people will believe it. And that's a problem. Especially if you replace this lie with something like Biden stole the election. Alli dives into the mess on this episode of Not Boring Workouts. Sources: https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/center/isp/documents/fighting_fake_news_-_workshop_report.pdf https://www.fcc.gov/medi...
The Dalai Lama Will Inspire Deeper Squats Workouts
January 12, 2021 15:44 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBSure, the country is country embroiled in the aftermath of an attempted coup but aren't you curious where the hell the Dalai Lama came from and why he's so revered? Plus, you gotta get some exercise. Time for today's Not Boring Workout!
The G Spot Might Not Be Real But Being Skinny Fat Is Workout
January 08, 2021 18:19 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBWhile most of the country debates whether we just witnessed an insurrection, a coup, a riot or just a deadly parade of horrifying hypocrisy, Alli takes on a way more fun debate about g-spots and squirting in today's Not Boring Workout! Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Not Boring Things That Happened In 2020 That Have Nothing To Do With Covid Or Donald Trump Workout
January 03, 2021 17:07 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBWe kick off 2021 with a little look at things that happened in 2020 that are totally unrelated to Covid or Donald Trump. We had a bit of a recording issue this week but it's still plenty good enough to keep you distracted from how much it sucks to workout! - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Shkreli Smythe Scandal Doesn’t Hold A Candle To Your Scandalous Body You Sexy Bitch Workout.
December 29, 2020 16:01 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBPharma Bro Martin Shkreli is in prison but that didn't stop Christie Smythe from leaving her husband and freezing her eggs for him. Spoiler Alert: he still dumped her! Get the whole story and a whole-body workout right here! Right now! Subscribe on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The #FreeBritney And Firm Your Ass Workout
December 23, 2020 14:24 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBBritney Spears just turned 39 and has been under a financial conservatorship for over a decade! What the hell is going on? Find out about the #FreeBritney movement and move that ass with today's Not Boring Workout. - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Section 230 Is Almost As Serious As Your Midsection Workout
December 18, 2020 19:15 - 17 minutes - 16 MBWhat is Section 230? Why did Donald Trump threaten to veto the Defense bill to kill it? Should Facebook be immune from responsibility for what is posted on its site? Should you get in a solid workout? So many questions! For answers there's today's Not Boring Workout! - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
Encore Episode - The Work Your Tail Off To The Amazing Tale of Tupperware Workout
December 15, 2020 14:45 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWith over 50 episodes now complete we thought we might do a little flashback to one of our favorite episodes posted before many of you discovered us! So, enjoy this encore of one of our favorite stories of an amazing woman overlooked by history - Brownie Wise, the savior of Tupperware. Subscribe at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Work Up A Sweat With The History of Bathing Workout
December 11, 2020 14:43 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBAre you feeling dirty? Then it's the perfect time to check out today's workout all about the history of getting clean. This one is all about the when, why and how of baths and showers and the people that take them. - Join us at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Your Body Is Magic And So Is Growing Magic Mushrooms In Your Roommate's Closet Workout
December 08, 2020 16:44 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBLooks like we're all going to be stuck at home just a little bit longer so why not spice things up with a lesson on growing magic mushrooms in your closet while you get some exercise. Please note, this is all just theoretical and not something Alli is really doing. Probably. Subscribe now at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Meet Madam Walker and Feel Like Million Bucks Workout
December 05, 2020 15:20 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBMadam CJ Walker was one of the first female black millionaires in America and if that's not enough inspiration to do some damn pushups then you might just be dead inside. Or perhaps simply lazy. Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Becomes a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Get tweety with it @NBWpod
The Complicated Story of the Chevalier D'Eon And A Simple Circuit Routine Workout
December 01, 2020 17:55 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBThe thing you need to know about this episode is that David wrote it, it includes a ton of super complicated French names and locations, and Alli is not exactly thrilled by the challenge. Enjoy! Subcribe at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts
The Badass Women of Biden Workout
November 28, 2020 14:14 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBOne-term loser ex-President Donald Trump had a binder full of women he wanted to sexually assault. President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed an administration full of women he wants to help run the country. Let's meet some of them and get a great workout at the same time! - Toss us at tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The This Workout Is Bananas Workout
November 24, 2020 22:23 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBPeople love bananas but they are a pretty problematic fruit. In fact, they're not even a fruit. They are a berry. Get the whole bananas story and some much needed exercise with today's Not Boring Workout. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Let's tweet @NBWpod
The Welcome To This FURocious Workout Workout
November 20, 2020 17:26 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBWhat are Furries? What happens at a Furries dance party? So glad you asked! On today's Not Boring Workout, Alli takes you along on her visit to an actual Furry Dance Party and shares all the crazy details. Oh, and she makes you exercise at the same time. That's kind of the point of this podcast. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a faithful subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Tweet with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Milli Vanilli Was Totally Fake But This Full Body Workout Is For Real Workout
November 17, 2020 17:45 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIf you are wondering who Milli Vanilli was you are probably under the age of 35 but we still love you. Milli Vanilli was actually the name of a band, not a person, and their rise and fall was one of the biggest music stories of the late-80's. Perfect fodder for a Not Boring Workout! Let's go! - Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Be our Twitter friend and follow @NBWpod
The Let's Get Pumped By All This Good News Workout
November 13, 2020 20:30 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB2020 has been awful but the past week brought us something we haven't seen in months: Good News! Today we are going to do just a little basking in that good news while still not losing sight of the fight ahead. Oh, and you get a great workout, too. Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Become a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Tweet with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Movember Movement Is Just As Important and Physical Movement Workout
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBNow that we have that pesky election settled and democracy, such as it is, remain relatively intact, we are moving our focus to Movember - the movement most likely to autocorrect to November every time I type it. Anyhow, Movember saves lives and this workout will make you feel better. Find out more about Movember at Movember.com!
The Babies Don't Have Kneecaps But You Still Need To Exercise Workout
November 06, 2020 22:37 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBWhether you have babies, want babies or avoid babies like a plague this episode will still delight and amaze you with a bunch of pretty crazy facts about newborns. - Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join us on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Tweet us on Twitter @NBWpod
The At Least You Have Two Legs And Not Eight Workout
November 03, 2020 11:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBWe're celebrating Election Day in America with an episode all about the Octopus. Nope, that's not an innuendo. Today's Not Boring Workout is a leg day mixed with all kinds of cool facts about the Octopus. Trust us. This is way better than doom scrolling. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Share some thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Time To Get Loose With Dr. Seuss Workout
October 30, 2020 16:49 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBTake a break from election madness, pandemic madness and general madness and indulge in a much needed stretch while we tell you the lovely story of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. - Please tip your trainer on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Share some thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Dungeon Wasn't Sexy But Your Body Is Workout
October 28, 2020 02:51 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBOn this very special episode Alli pulls back the curtain for a personal tale all about that time she visited a sex dungeon in San Francisco. Spoiler Alert: she went only as a voyeur but what she saw will definitely keep you distracted during today's Not Boring Workout. - Tip your trainer on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join the cool kids and become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Tell us what you really think (but don't be mean) on Twitter @NBWpod
The Alice Roosevelt Would Kick Ivanka Trump's Ass Workout
October 23, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBIvanka Trump is pretty clearly the worst First Daughter in US history but if you're making list of the best First Daughters then you've got to include Teddy Roosevelt's daughter Alice. Find out why and work that ass in today's Not Boring Workout. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Subscribe like you mean it on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Hit us with some feedback on Twitter @NBWpod
The Spores For Your Cores Workout
October 20, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBJust like people, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes and some are even "magic." Those are the ones we're talking about today. So throw on some gym clothes and open your mind for today's Not Boring Workout. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a patron on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Share your thoughts and dreams with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Green Your Home and Tone Your Body Part 2 Workout
October 16, 2020 14:24 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBThere are so many great ways to green your home and tone your body that we had to make a part two! So put on your best organic cotton athleisure wear and let's get to it! Swedish dishcloth - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MX46M6H Opt out of junk mail for 5 years! - https://www.optoutprescreen.com/
The Don't Let Con Man Gregor MacGregor Cheat You Out Of Core Strength Workout
October 13, 2020 16:14 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen it comes to con men, Donald Trump could have learned a lot from Gregor MacGregor but that would mean Trump would want to learn something. But don't let Trump's ignorance stop you from hearing this great story and strengthening your core! Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Join the party at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod