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Move more of your body more often and in more interesting ways with the Get-Fit Guy! If you want to begin an exercise routine and don't know where to start, or if you've been working out for a while and aren't getting the results you want, Kevin Don will give you the tips you need to reach your fitness and movement goals. Get expert information on the latest fitness trends and advice on everything from toning your arms to running a 5K or simply building more movement into your day. With his easy-to-understand explanations, concrete examples, and sound reasoning backed by scientific research, Get-Fit Guy will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to become fitter and stronger so you’ll be able to move through this world with more ease and enjoyment.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 13min
Philosophy, fitness, and AI (Reissue)
694. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don!This week, Kevin takes a deep dive into the environmental implications of AI technologies like ChatGPT, connecting the dots between fitness, philosophy, and the future of technology.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 25, 2025 • 6min
How to develop physical skills (Reissue)
596. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Don't despair - we're bringing you the best episodes from Coach Kevin Don!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 move.Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 18, 2025 • 14min
Escaping the "metrics trap" in fitness (Reissue)
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. This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recovery, explaining the role of biomarkers in understanding when it’s safe to dive back into training.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 11, 2025 • 11min
Sources of fitness information (Reissue)
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. This week, Coach Kevin Don asks what are the best sources of fitness information? Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nov 4, 2025 • 14min
Is vaping any better than smoking? (Reissue)
671. 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. This week, Coach Kevin Don addresses vaping. He says it seems that everywhere he goes, someone is blowing vape in his face. Is vaping as bad as smoking?Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 28, 2025 • 16min
Self care strategies for hard times? (Reissue)
689. 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. Today, Coach Kevin Don opens up about some struggles in his own life and offers tips and advice on how to get through hard times.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 21, 2025 • 12min
How long should you recover between sets? (Reissue)
532. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, Brock is bringing you a lesson in recovery times. An important aspect of finding the elusive perfect workout is also finding the perfect recovery time between sets. But this endeavor may be more about intuition than science with a hefty dose of "it depends" thrown in.Have a fitness question? Email Get-Fit Guy at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 14, 2025 • 8min
How long does it take to see results from exercise? (Reissue)
571. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, Dr. Su asks "How long will it take to see fitness progress after starting an exercise routine?" Faster than you think. He shares research on just how little time to takes to start seeing improvements in muscle size and strength. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Oct 7, 2025 • 7min
How to spot reduce fat (Reissue)
599. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, we have Coach Kevin Don who answers a listener question about spot-reducing fat. If you are looking to shift fat from stubborn areas, take a listen. Coach Kevin Don breaks down how to best go about it.Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Get-Fit Guy at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sep 30, 2025 • 12min
How should you train while in menopause? (Reissue)
649. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don. Today, we have Coach Kevin Don with the do’s and don'ts of training after menopause. Find a transcript here. Have a fitness question? Email Get-Fit Guy at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuyhttps://twitter.com/GetFitGuyhttps://www.kevindon.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.


