Discover the surprising factors that affect your physical health beyond diet and exercise. Learn how your environment, personal independence, and financial security can shape your well-being in unexpected ways. Explore the influence of relationships on physical and emotional health and how a positive mindset can lead to better life outcomes. Delve into the gut-brain connection, understanding how mental health impacts digestive wellness. This exploration helps you rethink health from a holistic perspective.

Curious about reverse dieting? Discover how this approach can rejuvenate your metabolism after a calorie deficit. The hosts break down common misconceptions and explain the science behind gradually increasing your caloric intake. They emphasize the importance of daily weigh-ins for tracking progress, share common pitfalls to avoid, and discuss the mental challenges of transitioning from dieting to maintenance. With practical advice and personal anecdotes, you're bound to learn how to navigate your way to a healthier relationship with food.

Marianna, a strong advocate for weight training, joins Tony, an expert on its myriad benefits. Together, they explore how lifting weights is not just for building muscle but also enhances metabolic, cardiovascular, and mental health. They discuss its miraculous effects on mood, cognition, and even immune function, presenting resistance training as a key player in longevity and quality of life. Their insights extend to the surprising positive impacts on depression, stress management, and self-esteem, showing that everyone can benefit from incorporating weightlifting into their routines.

Dive into the dangers of energy drinks and their alarming health implications, especially for fitness buffs. Explore the mukbang craze and its unsettling ties to binge eating and body image. Unravel the intricate relationship between caffeine and cortisol, debunking myths about weight gain and fat loss. Lastly, learn why green tea's reputation as a weight-loss miracle may not be as justified as many believe. Join the conversation that challenges popular health narratives!

Marianna and Tony take you deep into the science of one of the most used supplements: pre-workout. Pre-workout with the right ingredients is approved by your hosts and was ranked by them as one of the most useful supplements to use in order to reach goals faster. However, with so many brands and ingredients to choose from, how do you decide? Your hosts have you covered in this episode reviewing everything one should know in order to make an educated decision on which pre-workout is best for them. All Training Programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FS Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions Weekly Legion supplement giveaways Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, ⁠⁠⁠Examine.com⁠⁠⁠ Other resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Legion Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS: (5:47) What is it? (9:16) Why / Who should use it? (14:56) Research & Top 10 Ingredients (41:01) Natural Alternatives (46:59) Top 3 Best and Worst Pre Workouts

Get ready for some reality checks as the hosts reveal ten habits of fit individuals! Hydration takes center stage, emphasizing its crucial health benefits. They discuss the perks of cutting out smoking and alcohol, along with seeing food as just fuel. Stress management and consistent movement are highlighted as keys to well-being. Plus, learn why protein intake and quality sleep are non-negotiable for fitness success. Finally, the significance of strength training is championed for lifelong health and resilience. Tune in for engaging insights!

Dive into the world of calories with Marianna and Tony as they discuss the importance of burning calories in the gym, eating to fuel your body, and understanding that calories are not the only factor in weight loss and fitness goals. Learn about micronutrients, nutrient-dense options, and the impact of vitamins and minerals on overall health and energy levels.

Ready to play a game? It might hurt your feelings but your hosts are confident that anyone considering or currently taking supplements should take a listen. Marianna and Tony have ranked the top 20 most popular gym supplements from S tier (the best) to F tier (the worst). Where will your favorites fall when reviewed using science and logic? Tune in to find out and learn what is best for your personal journey! All Training Programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access to all complete 12-week training programs HERE⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ FS Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes EVERY Friday answering your questions Weekly Legion supplement giveaways Access to ALL advanced 12-Week Training Programs Exclusive discounts to brands like Oura Ring, Marek Health, ⁠⁠⁠Examine.com⁠⁠⁠ Other resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fitness Stuff Calculators (Calorie, Protein, etc.)⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Legion Athletics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take 20% off Legion Athletics Supplements with code “FSPOD” at checkout here.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TIMESTAMPS: (8:58) Whey, Casein, & Collagen Protein (13:05) Ashwaghanda (17:28) Magnesium (20:54) Green's Powders (27:52) Mushrooms (33:19) Pre-workout (37:58) Viagra (43:19) Fat Burner (45:30) Ephedrine (48:53) Berberine (Nature's "Ozempic") (53:03) Electrolytes (57:16) Multivitamins (01:01:17) BCAA's (1:03:42) L-Glutamine (01:03:12) Creatine (01:06:20) Vitamin-D (01:10:54) Probiotics (01:15:32) Peptides (01:18:15) Testosterone Boosters (01:20:56) Fish Oil / Omega-3

Topics covered in the podcast include metabolic adaptation, BPC-157 peptide for recovery, cycle syncing workouts, and thoughts on using Ozempic for weight management. The hosts also discuss training programs, supplement safety, and the impact of extreme caloric restriction on metabolic rate.

Learn the top 5 mistakes to avoid when losing fat and building muscle, including changing too much at once, focusing on minor details, black-and-white thinking, not tracking food intake, and thinking faster is better. Bonus mistake: relying too much on supplements. The hosts emphasize the importance of consistency, tracking food, and prioritizing diet over supplements for long-term success.