Nick Anderson Fitness
126 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Hey there, grab a slice of pizza and a cup of coffee because we have a lot to talk about.
I sit down with real people just like you, and we talk about the gym, nutrition, workouts, life, mental health, and much much more. We'll also have some laughs along the way, and I hope you like big hearty laughs, because I've got plenty to go around.
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E74: How To Keep Up With Fitness When You're Depressed
July 12, 2023 13:03 - 15 minutes - 19.6 MBHey hey! Today we are talking mental health. You know I'm a big believer in mental health, and how your mental health and physical health is tied together and inseparable. So I'm talking about how to keep up with fitness when you're depressed, anxious, stressed, feeling low, etc. Because if you lean into your feelings, it doesn't help you get out of them. Hope this podcast helps those who are struggling. Much love, Nick Helpful Links: Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Find a Therapist Ho...
E73: Welcome BACK!
July 04, 2023 16:21 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBHEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY friends Been a hot minute since we dropped a podcast here, because I've been focusing a lot of my podcasting time on the Donuts & Dumbbells podcast which you can find on Spotify or Apple Podcasts But I thought it was finally time to bring this shit back. So today, we talk meal timing. Everything you need to know, not just based on the science, but on you as an individual. Hope you enjoy, and this podcast WILL BE BACK CONSISTENTLY Helpful Links: Online Coaching Applicatio...
E72: How To Know When It's Time To Change Your Goals w/ Danielle Hanneman
January 24, 2023 13:22 - 51 minutes - 37.4 MBHey friends! In this episode I chat with Danielle @pixielifter about that many things in her life that has forced her to change her goals. From starting out with group classes, to crossfit, to powerlifting, and everything in between... Danielle has changed her goals in life many times. We talk about the different season of her life, and the undiagnosed medical condition that made her really evaluate what's most important to in her fitness. _____________________ Thank you so much for l...
E71: 70lbs Lost & A 342lb Deadlift W/ Kate Doster
January 18, 2023 23:14 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBIn this episode I talk to my client, athlete, and friend, Kate Doster. Kate is now a Connecticut State Record Holder for Bench Press in the United States Powerlifting Association. She won a silver medal in her weight class in her first ever meet, and tells the story of how she reverse aged. She tells us about how it's not about the weight on the scale, it's being strong enough to fight a bear in the woods. Follow Kate's powerlifitng journey on Instagram @kate_doster ____________________...
E70: I Gained 11 Pounds In 12 Hours
January 11, 2023 16:04 - 46 minutes - 49.9 MBHello again you lovely people, I'm back! Took a little hiatus from the podcast while I've been working on cohosting the Donuts & Dumbbells Podcast (Spotify link) (Apple Link) with my good friend Brooke Madigan. We are back in full force now, and kicking off the new year with my second powerlifting meet recap. In this episode I talk about training for my meet, and going through a pretty intense water cut to make weight for the day. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you learn something. As alw...
E69: A Chat With A Former Diamond Beachbody Coach with Janice Dudley
November 10, 2022 16:15 - 1 hour - 70.4 MBIn this episode, I talk with Janice about her time as a former Diamond Beachbody coach. We talk about her going through a test group for a beachbody program, and how and why she got out of the Beachbody space. We deep dive into her relationship with food, how she felt about those famous colored containers from Beachbody, and what she's doing now to repair her long damaged relationship with food. Hope you enjoy Much love, Nick
E68: Stop Taking Shit So Seriously with Jordan Syatt
October 26, 2022 15:00 - 50 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat an absolute pleasure it was to sit down and talk to the Legend, Jordan Syatt. In this episode we talk about - Fitness while being a parent - Exercising for health instead of performance - How Jordan went from deadlifting 4x his bodyweight to giving a shit about fiber - Embracing your inner child - The best way to do a somersault. Sure the last one is a little weird, but get into it. And send me your somersault videos. We also cover a broad range of other topics. Anywho, it was...
E67: It's Okay To Cry At The Gym with Helen
October 23, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBWow this was a fun episode my friends. In this episode we talk about Helen's experience with not just gym anxiety, but anxiety in general. She tells the story of how she cried throughout her first personal training session, and swore she wouldn't go back after that. But she did. We also spend a long time talking about her time in Slimming World, and how she had to deconstruct a lot of logic around "free foods". Hope you enjoy the episode. Much love, Nick
E66: Eating for Performance With Casey Lewandowski
October 17, 2022 14:28 - 48 minutes - 37.7 MBIn this episode I sit down and talk with Registered Dietitian, Casey Lewandowski. We cover a broad range of topics such as - meal prep - her time as a gymnast - eating for performance - pre/postworkout meals - and a bunch of other stuff and laughs along the way. Hope you enjoy the episode, and you can find Casey on her Instagram here
E65: Loving Yourself With Sean Geary
October 04, 2022 17:11 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBIn this episode, I talk to Sean, who embarked on a journey to stop nitpicking himself for everything he doesn't like, and instead, learn to love himself. Hope you enjoy. Much love, Nick
E64: Overcoming New Challenges With Raelynn
September 30, 2022 20:55 - 41 minutes - 29.7 MBLongtime listeners will remember Raelynn from episode 3 of the Nick Anderson Fitness podcast. Today we check back in and have much to discuss!
E63: Why I Quit My Job To Become A Personal Trainer
September 12, 2022 17:37 - 34 minutes - 39.4 MBIf there's one question I get asked the most, it's why I left a cushy job in the engineering field to work as a personal trainer. Today, I answer that question, and I get deeply personal. I share with you the struggles I've endured, the cognitive dissonance I faced while doing two things, and I share the mental breakdown I had that led to the final decision to switch into a career field that I love. Looking back, I'd never ever change a thing. ALSO THERE'S A BIG GIVEAWAY IN THIS EPISOD...
E62: Pain Free PRs with Dr. Kaytlyn Wells
September 08, 2022 16:19 - 40 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode, I talk to Doctor of Physical Therapy, Kaytlyn Wells. She works with powerlifters and weightlifters to help them lift really heavy weight and do it pain free. We talk about the difference between pain and fatigue, and what you should do if you're experiencing pain.
E61: Evaluating Your Relationship With Alcohol With Terri
September 06, 2022 14:31 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIf you've been listening for a while, you know I took on a 30 day alcohol free challenge. Well, when I talked about that on my Instagram story, Terri saw that too and decided to take on the challenge as well. She talks about what it was like for her, and how it was going to social events. What kind of pressures she faced, and how it affected her body afterwards.
E60: Don't You Think You've Had Enough Butter? With Roberta Blevins
September 01, 2022 15:38 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThis one's a banger. I sit down and talk with one of my favorite people ever, Roberta Blevins. If you don't know who Roberta is, you are missing out. We talk about growing up with parents who are diet culture subscribers, and what it's like for her raising children to not subscribe to that. It wouldn't be an episode without Roberta if we didn't spend some time talking all things Anti-MLM, cults, and pyramid schemes too. I hope you have as much fun listening as I had recording https://robe...
E59: Don't Fucking Quit with Katie Naylor
August 27, 2022 14:06 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBNo matter what you do. Don't ever quit. The only time you fail for real, is when you quit. Much love, Nick
E58: The Lean Pocket & Broccoli Diet with Adam Bergin
August 24, 2022 09:45 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBHey hey! In this episode I talk to Adam, who tells his story of fitness across many years of his life. He tells us the mistakes he made along the way, including eating nothing but lean pockets and broccoli for an ungodly amount of time. Much love, Nick
E57: Making Fitness Good Enough With Gabby Ioachim
August 21, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this episode I sit down with Gabby, who has struggled at being a perfectionist, counting every calorie down to the gram. Until she discovered that she doesn't have to be 100%, and being 80% is good enough, and still sees results. We unpack her journey through that and have a lot of fun along the way. Gabby is also a fantastic artist, and at the end of the episode, I went out and bought a t-shirt from her shop. If you'd like to support her, please check out her shop here! Much love, ...
E56: Why I Stopped Drinking Alcohol
August 17, 2022 16:50 - 24 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, I talk about my 30 day challenge where I don't drink alcohol. I tell you why I've re-evaluated my relationship with alcohol, and whether or not I plan to drink now that this challenge has ended. I hope you enjoy the episode. Much love, Nick
E55: Setting Expectations As A Perfectionist With Marie Zorn
August 11, 2022 19:29 - 43 minutes - 32.4 MBMarie is a self-proclaimed perfectionist. And she wants to do all the things, all the time. In this episode, we talk about how we can manage some of her expectations, and even help her come up with some realistic goals over the next few months, so she can manage her busy life, and her fitness goals.
E54: A Healthy Debate About Crossfit With Toni Roy
August 09, 2022 14:48 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MBIn this episode, I learn about a subject I'm fairly uneducated on, but have a lot of opinions on - Crossfit. Toni shares her experience working out with Crossfit, as well as getting certified to coach Crossfit. I hope you learn something from it too! Toni is an awesome person and if you want to follow her you can find her on Instagram @toni_royfitness, and she just launched her website roy-fitness.com/ Enjoy the episode! Much love, Nick
E53: My First Powerlifitng Meet - The Good, The Bad, And the Misloaded Barbell
August 01, 2022 16:39 - 43 minutes - 44.9 MBIn this episode, I recap my first powerlifting meet. I talk about what it was like training for it, the actual meet itself, the story of the misloaded bar, and what it's like to reflect on it afterwards. I want to thank every single person who has supported me. The support from everyone who has cheered for me, means the world. Special thank you to my coach - Natalie Smith Other listening: My episode with Natalie - Spotify, Apple My episode with Amanda - Spotify, Apple My episode with...
E52: Exercise For Health with Beth
July 29, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, I speak to Beth. She tells her story of how she started exercising to improve her health, and what she noticed along the way. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you could give this podcast a 5 star rating it would mean the world to me. Much love, Nick
Exercise For Health with Beth
July 29, 2022 16:00 - 33 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, I speak to Beth. She tells her story of how she started exercising to improve her health, and what she noticed along the way. I hope you enjoy this episode, and if you could give this podcast a 5 star rating it would mean the world to me. Much love, Nick
Do The Scary Thing First, Get Scared Later With Amanda Gladu
July 23, 2022 16:08 - 49 minutes - 36.8 MBThe topic of today's episode of fear and anxiety. In this episode I sit down with my very good friend Amanda, and we talk about how she is working on overcoming the fear of doing all the things she wants to do. And how powerful it is to shut out the noise, and just do it. Face the fear head on, and bask in the glory afterwards. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes I've done to date, I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed participating in it. Here's Amanda's De...
E51: Do The Scary Thing First, Get Scared Later With Amanda Gladu
July 23, 2022 16:08 - 49 minutes - 36.8 MBThe topic of today's episode of fear and anxiety. In this episode I sit down with my very good friend Amanda, and we talk about how she is working on overcoming the fear of doing all the things she wants to do. And how powerful it is to shut out the noise, and just do it. Face the fear head on, and bask in the glory afterwards. This is definitely one of my favorite episodes I've done to date, I hope you enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed participating in it. Here's Amanda's Dead...
Building, Bulking, And Body Dysmorphia With Iris Hanlin
July 20, 2022 14:34 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's Part 2, with my good friend Iris! If you haven't listened to the first episode with Iris, go back and do that. For this one, we talk about how Iris went from the crazy restrictive HCG diet, to intentionally gaining weight with the intention of building muscle. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about body dysmorphia, and make sure you have a box of tissues ready for when you get to that part. Enjoy the episode! Much love, Nick
E50: Building, Bulking, And Body Dysmorphia With Iris Hanlin
July 20, 2022 14:34 - 48 minutes - 39.3 MBIt's Part 2, with my good friend Iris! If you haven't listened to the first episode with Iris, go back and do that. For this one, we talk about how Iris went from the crazy restrictive HCG diet, to intentionally gaining weight with the intention of building muscle. Towards the end of the episode, we talk about body dysmorphia, and make sure you have a box of tissues ready for when you get to that part. Enjoy the episode! Much love, Nick
Can You Lose Weight Eating Whatever You Want?
May 30, 2022 14:03 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBDo you have to eat clean? Or can you have Pop-Tarts and still lose weight? Well I just had a Pop-Tart this morning, so the answer shouldn't come as a surprise. But in this episode, I go over how to lose weight eating whatever you want. Enjoy! Much love, Nick
E49: Can You Lose Weight Eating Whatever You Want?
May 30, 2022 14:03 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBDo you have to eat clean? Or can you have Pop-Tarts and still lose weight? Well I just had a Pop-Tart this morning, so the answer shouldn't come as a surprise. But in this episode, I go over how to lose weight eating whatever you want. Enjoy! Much love, Nick
"All Or Nothing" Isn't Real
May 23, 2022 15:27 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBFirst solo episode in a hot minute! In this one, I give out some harsh truths. So if the shoe fits on this one, put it on, and then burn that shoe. Because we are going to tear down your all or nothing mentality, and get you working on building some habits to improve your consistency, and make you stop quitting once and for all. As always, please feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram if you have any questions @nickandersonfitness Much love, Nick
E48: "All Or Nothing" Isn't Real
May 23, 2022 15:27 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBFirst solo episode in a hot minute! In this one, I give out some harsh truths. So if the shoe fits on this one, put it on, and then burn that shoe. Because we are going to tear down your all or nothing mentality, and get you working on building some habits to improve your consistency, and make you stop quitting once and for all. As always, please feel free to shoot me a message on Instagram if you have any questions @nickandersonfitness Much love, Nick
Worshipping the God of Anorexia with Michelle Carpenter
May 20, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis one comes with a content warning and a disclaimer: Content Warning: This episode talks about eating disorders at its absolute worst. There are graphic descriptions of both body and mind. Disclaimer: Neither I nor Michelle condone any of the actions talked about and this podcast, and we do not under any circumstances recommend that you try them. With that being said, I deep dive into Michelle's time spent with a severe eating disorder, where she literally played to the god of anore...
E47: Worshipping the God of Anorexia with Michelle Carpenter
May 20, 2022 22:08 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBThis one comes with a content warning and a disclaimer: Content Warning: This episode talks about eating disorders at its absolute worst. There are graphic descriptions of both body and mind. Disclaimer: Neither I nor Michelle condone any of the actions talked about and this podcast, and we do not under any circumstances recommend that you try them. With that being said, I deep dive into Michelle's time spent with a severe eating disorder, where she literally played to the god of anorexia...
E46: How Strength Training Is A Metaphor For Life with Natalie Smith
April 29, 2022 23:56 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday's Podcast is with my Strength Coach! 16 year old Natalie Smith comes on and tells us how and why she got started at such a young age, and what makes her so driven to have accomplished so much already. She firmly believes that strength training is a metaphor for life, and getting better at strength gets you better at everything else. You can find her on instagram @smithxmachine. Hope you enjoy!
How Strength Training Is A Metaphor For Life with Natalie Smith
April 29, 2022 23:56 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBToday's Podcast is with my Strength Coach! 16 year old Natalie Smith comes on and tells us how and why she got started at such a young age, and what makes her so driven to have accomplished so much already. She firmly believes that strength training is a metaphor for life, and getting better at strength gets you better at everything else. You can find her on instagram @smithxmachine. Hope you enjoy!
E45: Why Women Need To Be Strength Training with Brittany Morgon
April 22, 2022 17:40 - 53 minutes - 36.2 MBI had the opportunity to sit down with one of the best of the best in the evidence based fitness community. Brittany and I discuss some red flags in fitness programs. We dive into the problems with Beachbody's Gut Protocol But my favorite part of the episode is a little later in, where we talk about the gender gap in the gym. Why women aren't strength training enough. And what we can do as a society to help this problem We talk about why women should strength train, and how it can not only...
Why Women Need To Be Strength Training with Brittany Morgon
April 22, 2022 17:40 - 53 minutes - 36.2 MBI had the opportunity to sit down with one of the best of the best in the evidence based fitness community. Brittany and I discuss some red flags in fitness programs. We dive into the problems with Beachbody's Gut Protocol But my favorite part of the episode is a little later in, where we talk about the gender gap in the gym. Why women aren't strength training enough. And what we can do as a society to help this problem We talk about why women should strength train, and how it can not ...
E44: Easing Yourself Into Fitness w/ Brooks Hurbis
April 06, 2022 18:16 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWell ladies & gents. This was a great one. One of the best episodes I've done with a guest in a while. Today I talk to Brooks Hurbis, who is one of the best in the industry and helping people keep fitness simple. Today her and I discuss some simple tips to make fitness easier, more sustainable, and make you last for the long haul. You can find Brooks on her Instagram, TikTok, or her website, sweatsimpleco.com Much love, Nick
Easing Yourself Into Fitness w/ Brooks Hurbis
April 06, 2022 18:16 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWell ladies & gents. This was a great one. One of the best episodes I've done with a guest in a while. Today I talk to Brooks Hurbis, who is one of the best in the industry and helping people keep fitness simple. Today her and I discuss some simple tips to make fitness easier, more sustainable, and make you last for the long haul. You can find Brooks on her Instagram, TikTok, or her website, sweatsimpleco.com Much love, Nick
E43: Is Diet Culture A Gray Area? - With Brooke Madigan
March 11, 2022 19:08 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBIn today's episode, I speak to one of my favorite people in the fitness Industry, Brooke Madigan. We discuss the spectrum of diet culture. We talk about the health at every size movement, as well as fad dieting, and talk about whether these are a spectrum or more black and white. Brooke also shares her dark experience with the HCG diet, which if you're a long time listener, you'll remember my episode with Iris Hanlin on this one (you can find that here) This was one of my most fun episode...
Is Diet Culture A Gray Area? - With Brooke Madigan
March 11, 2022 19:08 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBIn today's episode, I speak to one of my favorite people in the fitness Industry, Brooke Madigan. We discuss the spectrum of diet culture. We talk about the health at every size movement, as well as fad dieting, and talk about whether these are a spectrum or more black and white. Brooke also shares her dark experience with the HCG diet, which if you're a long time listener, you'll remember my episode with Iris Hanlin on this one (you can find that here) This was one of my most fun episod...
E42: Mindshift Check: Fuck The Scale with Kate Doster
March 05, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn this episode, I speak to my friend and 1:1 coaching client Kate Doster. Kate is unique from any other client I've ever worked with. First and foremost, because, Kate is a very unique individual, and that's what makes her awesome. But also, because Kate doesn't care give two shits about what the scale says. So today, her and I sit down, talk about what her real goals are. She tells us how she reached her goal weight, which wasn't a number on the scale. We also laughed our asses off the en...
Mindshift Check: Fuck The Scale with Kate Doster
March 05, 2022 18:39 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBIn this episode, I speak to my friend and 1:1 coaching client Kate Doster. Kate is unique from any other client I've ever worked with. First and foremost, because, Kate is a very unique individual, and that's what makes her awesome. But also, because Kate doesn't care give two shits about what the scale says. So today, her and I sit down, talk about what her real goals are. She tells us how she reached her goal weight, which wasn't a number on the scale. We also laughed our asses off t...
E41: Gavin Clarke - Overcoming Loss, Disability, And Mental Illness
March 01, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBI think it's safe to say Gavin's been through a lot. In today's episode, he shares his story of how he's been through loss, grief, physical disability, and mental illness. And what he's done to overcome those situations. You can find Gavin on Instagram @iamgavinclarke, and on his podcast entitled The Safe Place
Gavin Clarke - Overcoming Loss, Disability, And Mental Illness
March 01, 2022 13:28 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBI think it's safe to say Gavin's been through a lot. In today's episode, he shares his story of how he's been through loss, grief, physical disability, and mental illness. And what he's done to overcome those situations. You can find Gavin on Instagram @iamgavinclarke, and on his podcast entitled The Safe Place
E40: How To Get The Body Of Thor
February 18, 2022 22:34 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MBClickbait Title Alert. In this episode, I answer an Instagram Q&A. I talk about the 3-3-3 Method For Fat Loss without counting calories. I talk about how my journey to getting the body of Thor. And I talk about the most underrated exercise for fat loss. Among many other topics.
How To Get The Body Of Thor
February 18, 2022 22:34 - 22 minutes - 22.4 MBClickbait Title Alert. In this episode, I answer an Instagram Q&A. I talk about the 3-3-3 Method For Fat Loss without counting calories. I talk about how my journey to getting the body of Thor. And I talk about the most underrated exercise for fat loss. Among many other topics.
E39: If You're Struggling With Consistency...
February 11, 2022 19:34 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode is for anyone struggling with consistency. If you're having a hard time getting yourself rolling, this one is going to help you out a lot. I provide 4 simple, yet effective tips to help you be more consistent than you've ever been in your entire life. If you're looking for a little extra accountability to help you be more consistent, I am always here. You can apply for online coaching with me today, so you can get the exact result you're looking for, without any of the bullsh...
If You're Struggling With Consistency...
February 11, 2022 19:34 - 16 minutes - 19.7 MBThis episode is for anyone struggling with consistency. If you're having a hard time getting yourself rolling, this one is going to help you out a lot. I provide 4 simple, yet effective tips to help you be more consistent than you've ever been in your entire life. If you're looking for a little extra accountability to help you be more consistent, I am always here. You can apply for online coaching with me today, so you can get the exact result you're looking for, without any of the bulls...