Get-Fit Guy
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.
Latest episodes
May 23, 2023 • 10min
Why complexity doesn’t make for better fitness training
Complexity bias tricks us into thinking that complex training routines must be better. But embracing simplicity in your fitness routine may lead to much better results.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
May 16, 2023 • 8min
Exercise snacks
Can brief bursts of exercise really replace hours at the gym? Discover the innovative concept of 'exercise snacks' that can fit seamlessly into a busy schedule. Research shows these short, intense workouts can deliver comparable benefits to longer sessions. Plus, explore the relationship between hard work, personal goals, and holistic fitness. Uncover how structured approaches to exercise can enhance overall well-being, redefining your fitness journey.
May 9, 2023 • 10min
How to fix low back pain when lifting (Re-issue)
Is your back the cause of your back pain, or does it have more to do with your lifting form?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
May 2, 2023 • 10min
The best way to build muscle as an older trainee
While we naturally lose muscle mass as get older, it’s absolutely possible for older trainees to build muscle through training. But what’s better–specialized, fad gym classes or classic resistance training? If you know Coach Kevin Don, you probably have a clue!Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
Apr 25, 2023 • 8min
Can being barefoot improve your health?
A lot of social media influencers will try to sell you holistic cures for everything from depression to insomnia. But do any of these practices have a basis in science? Today, Coach Kevin Don looks at two such practices: earthing and kambo.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Grounding study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4378297/Kambo study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9061256/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/
Apr 18, 2023 • 13min
How to get rid of “man boobs”
With the evenings getting brighter and leaves populating trees, we know summer is on the way. Is there a way for us to banish our “man boobs” in time for the poolside?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
Apr 11, 2023 • 8min
Will AI make coaches like me obsolete?
With all the buzz around AI like Chat GPT, are we really heading to an age where fitness coaches like me will be replaced by AI?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
Apr 4, 2023 • 12min
Confirmation bias and 5 other logical fallacies that affect our training
It can be really easy to seek out information that confirms our own biases, but why is this and what does it mean for our fitness?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
Mar 28, 2023 • 14min
Do our bodies stop working when we turn 50?
Once we hit a certain age, do the wheels suddenly fall off, or are there other factors causing our aches and pains?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
Mar 21, 2023 • 12min
No pain, no gain?
Is it really the case that post-training soreness means we are getting stronger?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.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/
