Get-Fit Guy
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 10, 2026 • 12min
How long should you recover between sets? (Reissue)
How long should you rest between sets? Explore recovery strategies for strength training, cardio, and interval workouts, including Tabata, 30-30, and 40-20 formats. Compare active, passive, and combined recovery methods, plus the roles of lactate, muscle reoxygenation, fitness goals, sleep, stress, and nutrition in determining your ideal timing.
Nov 3, 2026 • 23min
Walking is a fitness superfood — 6 steps to better stepping (Reissue)
507.Walking is a fitness superfood! Biomechanist Katy Bowman joins host Brock Armstrong to talk about how to walk effectively and maximize the impact this simple, everyday activity has on your strength, stability, overall fitness, and health. Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/get-fit-guy/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/subscribehttps://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2026 • 6min
What's the minimum amount of exercise you can do? (Reissue)
130.Learn the minimum amount of exercise necessary to stay healthy and keep you at a low risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or osteoporosis.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 20, 2026 • 7min
What to eat before, during, and after your workout (Reissue)
552.Food is the fuel that allows you to perform during workouts and recover from them afterward. Dr. Jonathan Su, one of our great Get-Fit Guy hosts, provides simple and straightforward advice based on the latest research on how to best fuel for your workouts.Check out these three great recipes from our colleagues at Cookstr:Chicken Broccoli PastaTofu and Sweet Potato Curry (vegan, gluten-free)White Bean "Chicken" Chili (vegan, gluten-free)Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 13, 2026 • 8min
4 solutions for post-workout back pain (Reissue)
Lower-back pain after a workout may have less to do with age than with form, fatigue, and training load. Explore how spinal alignment affects deadlifts, squats, crunches, presses, and rows, plus ways to manage unwanted twisting and bending. The discussion also covers core engagement, planks, leg holds, and safer hip-hinging technique.
Oct 6, 2026 • 12min
The importance of trust in a training environment (Reissue)
683.Exploring the critical role of trust in achieving fitness and life goals along with how low trust environments can impede progress and investment.This Get-Fit Guy episode is hosted by Kevin Don.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 29, 2026 • 7min
What to do if you're not seeing progress with exercise (Reissue)
583.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, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Su. What can you do if you’re just not seeing progress with your exercise routine? The principle of overload can help explain why you’ve plateaued.This Get-Fit Guy episode is hosted by Dr. Jonathan Su.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 22, 2026 • 10min
How much protein do you need to build muscle? (Reissue)
591.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, hear one of our best episodes from Coach Kevin Don.. We naturally lose muscle loss as we age, but with resistance training and increasing our protein intake, we can reverse the process.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more tips and advice.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 15, 2026 • 10min
How to fix low back pain when lifting (Reissue)
625.Is your back the cause of your back pain, or does it have more to do with your lifting form?Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2026 • 9min
4 ways to get the most out of your workout (Reissue)
588.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, hear one of our best episodes from Dr. Jonathan Su with 4 ways for getting the most out of your workout.Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook or subscribe to the QDT newsletter for more fitness tips.Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links:https://www.quickanddirtytips.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GetFitGuy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
