logo
episode-header-image
Jul 2018
11m 11s

399 - Why Pre-Workout Static Stretching ...

Quickanddirtytips.com
About this episode
Many of us grew up being told that we should warm-up before we exercise by holding a pose, like a calf stretch or a forward fold, to loosen us up, make us stronger and make us injury-proof. While it is true that we should definitely warm-up before exercise, holding a static stretch is not the way to go about it. Read the transcript at https://www.quickanddir ... Show More
Up next
Nov 25
How to develop physical skills (Reissue)
<p>596. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don!</p><p>This week, Kevin explains the more complex or explosive the contraction, the more training has to go into learning the sequence in which things have to mo ... Show More
6m 29s
Nov 18
Escaping the "metrics trap" in fitness (Reissue)
<p>696. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. </p><p>This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external ... Show More
14m 20s
Nov 11
Sources of fitness information (Reissue)
<p>653. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. </p><p>This week, Coach Kevin Don asks what are the best sources of fitness information? </p><p>Find G ... Show More
11m 17s
Recommended Episodes
Feb 2024
2458: Be Prepared for Everything, Do Anything by Steve Kamb of Nerd Fitness on Functional Movement & Injury Prevention
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2458: Steve Kamb of NerdFitness.com shares a personal anecdote to illustrate the importance of maintaining a base level of ... Show More
9m 59s
Sep 2023
525: Motivation Monday- How to Navigate Social Events, Does Soreness Equal A Good Workout & Should You Use Pre Workout?
➢ DM us “September Shred” to @colossusfit and we’ll take care of you if you want to get in the best shape of your life (3 spots) ➢Fix Your Form Pocket Book: http://bit.ly/FormCheatSheet ➢ Follow us on IG- https://www.instagram.com/colossusfit/?hl=en Welcome to Motivation Monday, ... Show More
34m 8s
Jun 2020
577 - How Endurance Sports Affect Appetite
<p>Exercising for longer periods can stimulate your appetite. Endurance athlete and coach Brock Armstrong joins me with tips on how to avoid unwanted weight gain when training for endurance sports.</p> <p><a href="https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/en ... Show More
20m 52s
Oct 2022
Unlock Bigger Lifts & Better Technique By Focusing On Your Feet/Ankles
In episode 132, Aaron & Chad Vaughn sit down for the Barbell Mobility podcast (https://barbellmobility.com/) and talk about how to improve ankle mobility/why it's so key to warm up barefoot! Olympic Weightlifting Programming: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/progr ... Show More
1h 10m
May 2024
Full Body Workout for Women Over 40 (Weight Training at Home)
Want to level up your fitness game without stepping foot in a gym? As we get older, maintaining muscle strength becomes increasingly crucial, but not everyone enjoys the gym environment. That's why I've crafted a workout routine tailored specifically for you, using just a few ess ... Show More
12m 23s
May 2024
2567: What Is The FITT Principle And How Can It Improve Your Fitness? by Marc Bilodeau of Fit Trend
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2567: Discover how the FITT Principle can revolutionize your workout routine, guiding you to effectively tweak exercise fre ... Show More
10m 58s
Jun 2023
Can We All Just Agree That Changing Your Sheets Counts As A Workout?
Despite what you may have heard, working out doesn’t have to be f*cking miserable. On today’s episode, we’re challenging our negative associations with exercise and chatting all about “joyful movement.” Remy and Emily share some favorite non-workout workouts, workouts they actual ... Show More
58m 1s
Jan 2024
562: Biggest Gym Mistakes- The Real Reason You’re Not Seeing Results In The Gym
<p>DM us “real results” to apply for coaching</p><p>Summary of episode: In today&#39;s episode we go over the biggest gym mistakes you&#39;re probably making and how to avoid them so you can make more progress in the gym. </p><p>Listed points:</p><p>1- Too short or too long rest ... Show More
16m 59s
Apr 2023
Ep. #1055: Q&A: Skinny Fat Solution, Adduction Machines, Rep Ranges For Calves, Workouts After Baby, & More
<p>Can you be both underweight and skinny fat? How do you fix it? If you’ve just had a baby, can you still workout? Should you make up missed workouts on rest days? Is it ok for your back to bend during deadlifts? Are Nordic curls worth doing? All of that and more in this Q&amp;A ... Show More
24m 50s