The Zero-Minute Workout (Rebroadcast)

Stephen Dubner had an idea for a new project. So he drove to Connecticut and knocked on the door of the master. Dubner’s new TV talk show Better in Person launches July 14 on the Freakonomics YouTube channel. SOURCES: Dick Cavett, writer, former talk show host. RESOURCES: Eye on ... Show More

Dartmouth president Sian Beilock, a psychologist by training, made her name studying why people choke. Now she’s applying those insights to one of the most scrutinized jobs in America. No pressure! SOURCES: Sian Beilock, president of Dartmouth College. RESOURCES: "Growing share o ... Show More

It’s a hard time to run a university: public trust is low, political pressure is high, and finances are fragile. But Daniel Diermeier, who trained as a political scientist, has Vanderbilt humming. How? He says the key is choosing magnets over wedges. SOURCES: Daniel Diermeier, ch ... Show More

Did you know that exercise can sometimes be as effective as certain drugs? This episode features audio from: How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day? Exercise is Medicine Visit the video pages for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast. 

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

<p>Many people will tell you that the best way to boost workout performance is with a powder before you go to the gym. But science tells a different story. On this episode, Arnold will share an incredibly effective way to make sure your next workout is a great one. You&#39;ll als ... Show More

Exercise scientists have studied and written articles repeatedly on what time of day is the best time to work out and yet we all know people who buck the trend and work out at times that would make those researchers choke. So, are they wasting their time or are we? Hosted on Acas ... Show More

It's been said a million times over that "Exercise is Medicine." What can that mean for someone when it comes to preventing, decreasing, or overcoming disease? On this special encore episode of “Random Fit,” hosts, and NASM Master Instructors, Wendy Batts, and Ken Miller, explore ... Show More

In this weeks Ep we talk about the difference between exercise and training, the good & the bad about home training and the mental benefits of working out. 

You don't have to be a marathoner or a gym rat to get meaningful health benefits from exercise. And that sort of "go big or go home" mentality can actually be a block to getting movement. This episode, we bust common misconceptions about exercise so you can get moving in a way th ... Show More