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 Halloween Isn't Nearly As Scary As Leg Day Workout
October 09, 2020 15:58 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBSpooktober is here and it is extra scary this year, all things considered. So we're taking a lighter look at the origins of Halloween while you work that lower body in case ya need to run real fast from, oh, I dunno, a civil war? Venmo us a tip @NotBoringWorkouts Subscribe at Patreon.com/NotBoringworkouts Twitter us @NBWpod
The Madam Blavatsky Could Tell The Future And Your Future Is Leg Day Workout
October 06, 2020 16:08 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBThe life and times of Madame Blavatsky might be largely made up but it still makes for a fascinating story sure to take your mind off how much you hate leg day. That's what we do here at Not Boring Workouts! - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Give us a piece of your mind on Twitter @NBWpod
The Drunken Tale of the London Gin Craze Eases the Pain of Arm Day Workout
October 02, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBWe've decided to celebrate Sober October by telling the story of the London Gin Craze of the 1700's. It wasn't as glitzy as the Roaring 20's but it sure was drunk. Oh, and it's arm day! Toss us on a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod
The You Can't Trust a Guru But You Can Trust a Towel Workout
September 29, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBMa Jaya started life as a Jewish housewife in Brooklyn and ended up as the controversial guru of the Kashi Ashram in Florida. Grab a towel and find out how the hell that happened! Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Tell us how you really feel on Twitter @NBWpod
The Green Your Home and Tone Your Body Workout
September 25, 2020 13:57 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBTired of worrying about the impending coup? Take a break from that and worry about how you're helping to destroy the planet with your home product selections! Plus, you'll get a great workout and some easy tips to make it all a little better. Your New Sunscreen: https://www.menshealth.com/grooming/g32581649/best-reef-safe-sunscreen/ Your New Storage Bags: https://www.target.com/p/6pc-silicone-food-storage-bullseye-39-s-playground-8482/-/A-78265302#lnk=sametab Your New Plastic Wr...
The This Workout Will Fly By Thanks to Nellie Bly Workout
September 22, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBFrom exposing abuse of women at an insane asylum to breaking the world record for circumnavigating the globe, Nellie Bly was not your average journalist. Hear her amazing story and get a full-body workout all at once! - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Tell us when you think on Twitter @NBWpod
The We Make You Sweat to the Story of the Jane Fonda Workout Workout
September 18, 2020 17:16 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBBefore there was Russell Simmons or that Tae Bo guy there was Jane Fonda who, while being the biggest movie star in the world, completely changed the way people exercise at home. How'd that happen? Check out today's Not Boring Workout and find out! - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Get Off Your Couch and Get Out the Vote Workout
September 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBJust in case wildfires, hurricanes and a pandemic weren't enough to worry about there is an election coming up that could determine whether or not these disasters bury us for good. So today's workout is dedicated to how to get out and support voting in America! LINKS: ballotpedia.org powerthepolls.org https://www.standupamerica.com/demand-vbm-funding-web
The Parker Brothers Stole Monopoly and We Are Going to Steel Your Abs Workout
September 11, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBMonopoly is one of the most successful boardgames of all time but the true inventor never received credit or payment in her lifetime. Learn all about the incredible Lizzie Magie and get some exercise at the same time! Throw us a tip on Venmo @NotBoring Workouts Join us on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod 9Gk2ZmzGQA9QyQTbAvFF
The Punch an Incel in the Arm Workout
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBYa gotta love Incels. Or so they angrily yell at you. On today's Not Boring Workout we explore the origins of the Incels and offer some advice for those on the fence. - Go on, leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Be a pal, join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Tell us what you think on Twitter @NBWpod
The Punch an Incel With This Arm Workout
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBYa gotta love Incels. Or so they angrily yell at you. On today's Not Boring Workout we explore the origins of the Incels and offer some advice for those on the fence. - Go on, leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Be a pal, join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Tell us what you think on Twitter @NBWpod
The It's Time To Cancel Kelloggs but Not Your Daily Exercise Workout
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBCorn Flakes are a boring cereal but the life story of its inventor is definitely not so he is the perfect subject for today's workout. Also, it has one hell of a twist at the end. - Leave us a tip on Venmo @notboringworkouts - Join the fun at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Follow us and leave us feedback on Twitter @NBWpod
The What You Know About the Black Panthers is Probably Incomplete but You're Going to Complete This Leg Day Workout
September 01, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBAs a couple of white people who should have learned this stuff in school, today we try our best to provide a brief introduction to the Black Panthers and make sure you keep that core in shape with leg day. We hope it inspires you to dig deeper and learn more. - You can leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - You can join the fun on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - You can follow us and leave us feedback on Twitter @NBWpod
The Electoral College is Way Too Complicated But Squats are Simple
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBHow did Donald Trump lose the popular vote to Hilary Clinton and still become president? Blame the Electoral College. Don't understand the Electoral College? Need some exercise? You're in the right place! - Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join the fun at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us and give us advice on Twitter @NBWpod
The Get Worked Up By the History of Dildos Workout
August 25, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe history of the dildo is the history of humanity! Well, not really, but it's a super fun subject for today's Not Boring Workout. - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Join us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Post Office Is a Public Service and So Is Core Strength Workout
August 21, 2020 12:43 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBDonald Trump realizes the only way he can win the election is if nobody gets to vote so he's trying to kill the Post Office. Save the USPS and work those abs in today's Not Boring Workout! Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Anti-Vax Movement is Insane and So Are Burpees Workout
August 18, 2020 16:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBAs long as there have been vaccines there has been an anti-vaccine movement. Today we explore the history of this insane and dangerous movement while you get a healthy workout! Please leave us a tip - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Join us - Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Follow us - Twitter @NBWpod
The Flowers Are Banging and So Is Your Body Workout
August 15, 2020 12:56 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBLeave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Visit us on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod
The Story of Bertha Benz Will Drive You Through Leg Day Workout
August 10, 2020 13:32 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBYou can tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts You can join us on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts You can follow us on Twitter @NBWPod
The Elect to Move That Body the Way Women Got the Right to Elect Our Representatives Workout
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBLeave us a tip Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Visit us at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWPod
The We Try To Explain QAnon While You Try To Get Some Exercise Workout
August 03, 2020 13:37 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTip us on Venmo @notboringworkouts Visit us at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts Follow us on Twitter @NBWPod
The TikTok Threat to US Security Might Be Overblown but Circuit Training Is For Real Workout
July 30, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBDonald Trump is threatening to ban TikTok which totally makes sense since TikTok users trolled him so bad. Learn more about TikTok and get a nice workout with today's episode!
The Dive Into a Full Body Workout and Save the Coral Reefs Workout.
July 27, 2020 12:39 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSend us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts Visit us at patreon.com/notboringworkouts
The Donald Trump's Daddy Issues are Gonna Make You Sweat Workout
July 24, 2020 15:21 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBToss us a tip - Venmo @notboringworkouts Join the fun at patreon.com/notboringworkouts
The Work Your Tail Off to the Amazing Tale of Tupperware Workout
July 20, 2020 13:12 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBToday's Not Boring Workout is an incredible story about an amazing woman who pretty much single-handedly turned Tupperware from a flop to a multi-billion dollar business. But you've never even heard of her.
The Heart-Pumping Guide to the Women Who Might Be One Heartbeat From the Presidency Workout
July 16, 2020 21:38 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBHi all and welcome to this hot topic Not Boring Workout we’re calling The Heart-Pumping Guide to the Women Who Might Be One Heartbeat Away from Being President Workout. Why is it a heart-pumping guide? Because today is going to be all about cardio...and Biden’s shortlist of running mates. So, start by jogging in place. During this workout, and all of our workouts, you never need to worry about counting reps or keeping time. Each exercise will be described and then you will simply repeat ...
The UFOs Are Real and So Is Cellulite Workout
July 13, 2020 12:43 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBIn the middle of the pandemic, the US government released actual footage of UFOs - or did they? Today on Not Boring Workouts we explore the evidence while fighting the good fight against cellulite.
The Antifa Isn't a Terrorist Organization but I'm Terrified of Crunches Workout
July 09, 2020 12:44 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBCrunches are the worst so you won't do any of them during this workout but you will learn about the history of the Antifa movement and why it isn't a terrorist organization. Hint: it's not an organization.
The Cats: The Workout Workout
July 06, 2020 13:07 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBIf it weren't for cats there probably wouldn't be an internet so today's Not Boring Workout is dedicated to the domestic house cat. Where did they come from? Who invented kitty litter? Find out and workout right now!
The Couch Potato Workout
July 02, 2020 14:10 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MBThe only thing you need for today's Not Boring Workout is a couch! Or just a comfy chair. Not only will you get a nice workout today but you will finally learn the the origin story of the phrase "Couch Potato."
The Settle for Biden but Not Flabby Arms Workout
June 29, 2020 12:51 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThere are plenty of things we do not because we want to but because we have to - like working out. Or voting for Biden. This upper body workout might not make you feel better about the upcoming election but it will definitely tone those arms!
The Get Off Your Ass for the History of Pole Sitting Workout
June 25, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBLong before Planking or the Cinnamon Challenge the craze that swept the nation was Flag Pole Sitting. What was it? Who did it? Well, get off your ass, hit play and find out! It's time for another Not Boring Workout.
The Flat Earth Flat Abs Workout
June 22, 2020 19:07 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThe Flat Earth theory is almost as absurd and unreasonable as attaining Flat Abs but that won't stop Not Boring Workouts from combine these two concepts into one fun, ab-focused workout.
Welcome to Not Boring Workouts
June 21, 2020 13:47 - 51 seconds - 809 KBWelcome to Not Boring Workouts! Here's a quick overview of the podcast.
The Cuomosexual Workout
June 20, 2020 16:37 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIt's time for a full-body workout and what better to get your heart pounding than a penetrating exploration of unexpected sex symbol brothers Governor Andrew Cuomo and Journalist Chris Cuomo. The Not Boring Workout is gonna be hard, and sweaty, and oh god yes...
The Flexible Fauci Workout
June 20, 2020 16:15 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIf you are going to have everyone from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump as your boss you've got to be flexible! In the Not Boring Workout you are going to get a wonderful 15-minute guided stretch while learning all about the life of America's Doctor, Anthony "The Fauch" Fauci.
The Stop Being a Karen and Get Michelle Obama Arms Workout
June 20, 2020 15:48 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBThis workout is all about arms and how NOT to be a Karen. Don't think you are a Karen? Don't be so sure. This episode of Not Boring Workouts might trigger you but please don't ask to speak with our manager. We don't have one.
The Heaviest Man in the World Workout
June 17, 2020 19:50 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBJoin our very own Alli Goldberg as she leads you through a solid 15-minute workout touching on arms, leg, abs and cardio!