Fitness Stuff (for normal people)

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.

Learn about spotting misleading fitness influencers, biases in advice, credibility of sponsorships, confirmation bias, the White Coat Epidemic, demonizing single foods, and sponsorship ethics.

Learn how to stay healthy during a break from the gym due to surgery or other reasons. Explore topics like muscle loss, strength maintenance, protein intake, movement strategies, and supplements. Discover the importance of daily movement, managing muscle memory, and addressing mental health challenges. Get insights on maintaining muscle mass, optimizing protein intake, and the psychology aspect of taking time off from the gym.

Discover the truth about carcinogens in food and debunk myths about cancer-causing ingredients. Explore topics like red meat, soy products, sugar's link to cancer, and foods that may prevent cancer. Dive into the classification of carcinogens and hazards, as well as debunking misconceptions surrounding cancer-causing foods like Costco rotisserie chickens and sugar. Learn about the importance of interpreting cancer risk statistics accurately and the role of diet and lifestyle in cancer prevention.

Discover the pros and cons of different training splits like Bro-Split, PPL, Full Body, and Upper/Lower. Learn how to choose the best split based on your goals. Exploration of training frequency, muscle growth optimization, and maximizing progress in the gym. Insights on customizing training splits for sustainable progress and enjoyment. Exploring popular training regimens and techniques for muscle growth and strength gains.