Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

Join Marianna and Tony as they discuss Branch Chain Amino Acid Supplements (BCAA'S). The industry has released countless reasons that an individual should take BCAA'S and the results one will eligibly have; however, how much of that advice is based on science and real results? In this episode, receive a greater understanding on the breakdown of amino acids, what claims about BCAA'S are untrue, and what habits one can implement to see proper progress.  Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Sponsors: Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here. Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium at www.eatthismuch.com/fitnessstuff Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

One of the most common questions in today's society is tackled with Marianna and Tony as they uncover the effects of alcohol consumption and discuss lifestyle balance. Does alcohol hinder one’s weight loss or muscle gain journey like some fitness influencers advertise? Find out in this episode and have a better understanding of how our body breaks down and absorbs alcohol.   Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

A healthy diet, like many aspects of the fitness industry, is far more gray than it is black and white. Tune into this episode to pick apart “clean eating” with Marianna, Tony, and Zach. Zach Coen, also known as the dietician with a beard, creates a warm, educational environment for those who are needing help maneuvering through misinformation regarding the diet and nutrition advice floating the Internet. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

On today's Fact or Crap... the famous green powders supplements. Claims from replacing fruits and veggies in your diet, solving the cure for bloating, better sustained energy throughout the day, and so much more. But do all the claims live up to the hype? Marianna and Tony look at the available research surrounding these supplements letting you know if it's something that should be in your supplement routine for fat-loss, building muscle, or any goal you may have. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

What is the lowest hanging fruit in improving performance, reducing stress, anxiety, and improving overall wellbeing? After today's episode we can confidently say it's the power of our own breath. Today we talk to Shane Hanner, an expert in breath work with decades in combined practice and coaching. In this episode we explore how implementing breath work practices taking as little as 5 minutes can tie into not only performance during training, but anxiety, panic attacks, chronic stress & fatigue, and more. Our breath is the simplest thing we can control to negate the largest impact in regards to so many aspects of our health. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here!

Let's learn the logistics of Pilates and why it isn't the "lean, mean, long muscle making machine" that the internet is perceiving it as. The current trends are encouraging us to replace our routines with Pilates altogether to get a model-like figure. Are you ready for Marianna and Tony to uncover the truth about this exercise? Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

Is there a more talked about, and even controversial supplement other of creatine? Today we break down the single most researched supplement on the market, sorting out what claims hold their water, and which have holes in them. Breaking down the research behind each myth, claim, and trend. We go over who might want to think about taking it,  how much to take, when to take it, and everything in between. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

Hold onto your blenders and get ready to dive into one of the most popular "fitness" crazes on the internet: juice cleanses. In this episode, Tony and Marianna dive into realistic aspects of digestion, expectations of weight loss caused by click bait, and how to properly reset your body for realistic goals.  Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

Whether it's influencers in LA showing off $200 "what I eat in a day" highlight reels or chasing the newest trend that defies common sense, today we talk about what is wrong with the fitness industry. We dive deep into where these trends start, how to navigate the s*** storm of information online, and educate you on what matters most with weight loss, muscle building, and nutrition education. Become a Fitness Stuff Premium member and gain access to our weekly research review and more here! Take 20% of Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here! Get 20% off Eat This Much Premium Follow us! TikTok: @fs.pod Instagram: @fs.pod Watch on YouTube: Fitness stuff (for normal people)

Exploring the 12-3-30 treadmill workout, debunking fitness industry misinformation, benefits and misconceptions of walking for cardio, limitations of cardio for muscle growth, the impact of consistent exercise on eating choices