Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

Tony and Marianna
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Sep 15, 2025 • 1h 1min

Top-5 Best & Worst Supplements

Discover the truth about dietary supplements as hosts analyze the top five best and worst options. They spotlight whey protein and creatine for their proven benefits, while debunking fat burners and detoxes as mere hype. Learn about the essential roles of magnesium, vitamin D, and fish oil in enhancing bodily functions. The conversation highlights the importance of thorough ingredient scrutiny and urges a focus on whole foods over expensive supplements. Tune in for valuable insights to make informed health choices!
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Sep 8, 2025 • 52min

Top-6 GYM Mistakes Killing Your Gains

Working out is tough, but it’s even tougher when the things you’re doing in the gym are holding you back. In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony go through the top mistakes most people make when training. From rest times to tracking your lifts, these are the small details that can completely change your progress. Whether you’re brand new or years into lifting, catching these mistakes will save you time, energy, and frustration. You’ll learn how to train smarter, not just harder, so the work you put in actually pays off. We’ll cover what the research really says and give you practical ways to adjust your workouts starting today.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(2:32) Mistake 1(10:29) Mistake 2 (19:27) Mistake 3(26:08) Mistake 4
(33:06) Mistake 5(39:14) Mistake 6
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Sep 1, 2025 • 2h 31min

Skin & Hair Health: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t) w/ Carter "Eviba" Gottlieb

Carter Gottlieb, a cosmetic chemist and MD/PhD candidate, dives deep into the science of skincare. He debunks common myths about acne, explaining how many treatments exacerbate the issue. Learn why Korean sunscreens are often superior and the truth about retinoids for anti-aging. He also tackles hair loss treatments, highlighting the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride, and discusses the crucial link between skin health and overall wellness. Plus, hear the fascinating story of why he implanted a microchip in his hand!
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Aug 25, 2025 • 1h 8min

The Ultimate Recovery Guide: Sleep, Diet, Training & Beyond

This discussion dives deep into the often-neglected art of recovery. Listeners will learn why muscle growth occurs post-workout, and the critical roles sleep, nutrition, and hydration play in performance. Emphasis is placed on the much-debated anabolic window for protein intake, along with the key nutrients like omega-3s that aid recovery. The hosts also sift through popular recovery techniques, separating fact from hype, and critique common fitness industry myths, making this a must-listen for anyone serious about their training.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 49min

Is Advil Killing Your Gains (and Lifespan?) + THC for Fat Loss & Building Muscle

This week on Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony are switching things up with the very first SPLIT episode. First, they break down why the painkillers so many of us reach for after a tough workout—ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol—might actually be stalling your progress and quietly adding long-term health risks. Then they move into the truth about THC and whether it’s really helping or hurting your goals to lose fat, build muscle, and get stronger. Two conversations, one episode, and plenty of takeaways for anyone chasing real results in the gym.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(3:10) NSAIDs/Pain Killers(26:56) THC
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Aug 11, 2025 • 53min

Animal vs. Plant Protein, Calorie Tracker Inaccuracies (Apple Watch, Whoop, etc.), and More

It’s Micro-Dose Monday on Fitness Stuff for Normal People where instead of diving deep on just one topic we’re serving up four quick hits you’ve been asking for. Today Marianna and Tony are talking about why you can’t trust calorie trackers and the research that proves it, the truth about plant vs. animal protein quality and why Marianna’s opinion has shifted, the FDA’s new rules for what can legally be labeled “healthy,” and the recent Chobani class action lawsuit that has Marianna rethinking her yogurt habit.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(3:26) Why You Can’t Trust Calorie Trackers (and why that’s actually totally okay)
(13:20) “Healthy” Food Label
(25:05) Plant vs. Animal Protein
(37:27) Chobani lawsuit
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Aug 4, 2025 • 55min

Top-5 Habits That Changed Our Lives

If you're ready to make real, lasting changes in your life, it’s not about what you do once in a while. It’s about what you do every day. In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, Marianna and Tony share the top habits they’ve added into their routines that changed everything. No trends, no fluff. Just simple, sustainable shifts that actually made a difference. These are the habits that helped us build momentum, stay consistent, and actually enjoy the process. If you’re trying to feel better, think clearer, or take back control of your day, this one’s for you.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(3:50) Ingredient Prep(9:10) Visualization(15:06) Reading(21:49) Waking Up Early(28:20) Walking (10k+ Steps)(29:47) Walking After Meals(32:52) Digital Boundaries(41:09) Meditation(46:55) Time Blocking(52:06) Consistent Check Ins
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Jul 28, 2025 • 49min

Fueling the Brain: Diet & Mental Health

Half the world will experience a mental health disorder at some point, and what you eat could be making a bigger difference than you think. This week, we're diving deep into the science behind food and mood—how nutrients affect your brain, your stress response, and your overall mental state. We cover everything from neurotransmitters and inflammation to omega-3s, dietary patterns, and why diversity on your plate actually matters. This isn’t about cutting out junk or chasing superfoods. It’s about understanding how your food choices can support your mental health in a real, lasting way.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(4:07) Connection between food and the brain(8:43) Neurotransmitters and nutrients(17:31) Omega-3 & Mental Health/Cognition(20:46) Inflammation and Mental Health(24:32) Dietary Patterns and Mental Health(39:00) Practical Tips for Mental Health Through Food
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Jul 21, 2025 • 56min

Peptides 101: Science vs. Hype (What’s Legit, What’s a Scam)

In this episode of Fitness Stuff (For Normal People), Marianna and Tony dive into the wild world of peptides—what they are, what they’re supposed to do, and which ones are actually worth your time. They cover the big claims around fat loss, muscle growth, brain power, and faster recovery, breaking down the science in a way that actually makes sense. No gatekeeping, no BS—just straight talk on what works and what doesn’t. If you've been tempted by a TikTok ad or just want to understand what the hype is about, this one’s for you.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /month⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Legion Athletics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(7:46) Peptides for weight loss & metabolism(20:26) Peptides for growth & performance(35:30) Peptides for brain health & cognition(44:58) Peptides for recovery & injury
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Jul 14, 2025 • 57min

Metabolic Adaptation, Muscle Soreness, & More

Dive into the world of metabolic adaptation and how your body adjusts in a calorie deficit. Discover the latest research on omega-6 seed oils and their surprising link to inflammation. Learn whether muscle soreness is truly hindering your progress or just part of the journey. Plus, explore the buzz around creatine made for women and whether it really lives up to the hype. A fast-paced and informative session packed with insights that every fitness enthusiast will want to hear!

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