
The Kris Gethin Podcast
Kris Gethin is widely known across the health and fitness space as one of the leading body transformation specialists in the world - he has been voted as the worlds #1 transformation coach and personal trainer on various platforms such as Trainerize and Bodybuilding.com and governing bodies such as PT Academy.
As the co-founder of the Kris Gethin Gyms franchise, co-founder of Unmatched Supplements, former editor-in-chief of BodyBuilding.com, former editor-at-large at Weider Publications and former publisher of Kaged Muscle magazine, Kris has helped educate and change the lives of millions of people. Kris is the host of The Kris Gethin Podcast and author of the best-selling book Body by Design. Kris has competed as a natural pro bodybuilder, IRONMAN Triathlete, Ultramarathoner, Spartan competitor and Motocross racer of 13 years.
He currently helps celebrities several months of the year, trains clients online year round via www.krisgethin.com and hosts anti-aging/fitness and biohacking seminars and retreats worldwide.
In this podcast, Kris dissects myths of muscle building and endurance, bridges the gap between health and sports supplementation, expands upon the healing benefits of smart nutrition, and strategies to change your perception for a happier, healthier and real way of life.
For more information check out https://www.krisgethin.com/
Latest episodes

Jan 29, 2021 • 59min
132. Q&A with Kris Gethin: Alcohol, EMFs, Stretching, and Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Dec 4, 2020 • 32min
131 - Stop Looking for Motivation When You Need Discipline
We hear it time and time again: "I don't have the motivation." Well guess what, most successful people don't either! But what they do have is Discipline. In this episode Kris talks about putting motivation aside and focusing on practicing discipline through little things in life. Big thanks to our sponsors BiOptimizers for their support of this show! Their Immunity Stack has 3 products which contain over 18 natural herbs and probiotic blends formulated to fight and eliminate bad bacteria like e-coli, salmonella, gram positive and gram negative bacteria and repair compromised gut lining (also known as “Leaky Gut”) It also includes psychobiotics which help increase serotonin and happy chemicals to naturally elevate your mood, performance and cognitive function with no side effects. It’s a great addition to your morning routine and it tastes amazing! Just stir it into any beverage, sip and enjoy! It’s the ultimate way to boost your immunity right before the holiday season. Go to bioptimizers.com/kris and use coupon code KRIS20 to save an extra 20% on the Immunity Protection Stack. For the fastest shipping and the best deal, go to bioptimizers.com/kris

Oct 9, 2020 • 53min
130. How to Biohack Your Blood Sugar Levels, Get Shredded and Your Health-Span with a Continuous Glucose Monitor with Kara Collier
This week on the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast we are joined by Kara Collier to chat about Continuous Glucose Monitors. We dive into the benefits of tracking your health metrics, the importance of steady levels, who benefits from a CGM, and how to hack your glucose system. Time Stamps Who are Continuous Glucose Monitors (CGM) targeted for? [0:48] The steps to take if you want to acquire a Nutrisense. [3:22] The power of a CGM in driving behavior change. [8:14] What are the negative impacts that promote blood sugar changes and what can we do to change them positively? [12:51] Hacks to blunt blood sugar spikes. [23:30] Can supplementation lower blood glucose? [25:40] How insulin secretion works on a circadian rhythm. [29:39] Why she is a big proponent of fasted cardio for most people. [32:38] The importance of getting movement throughout the day. [37:10] The benefits of cold therapy on your glucose levels. [38:15] Connect with Kara! Instagram - @Nutrisenseio LinkedIn – Kara Collier Twitter - @Kara_Collier1 Related Links/Products Mentioned Nutrisense **Promo code GETHIN at checkout for $25 off monthly plan Buy an Oura Ring **Promo code GETHIN at checkout Berberine lowers blood glucose in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients through increasing insulin receptor expression EARLY TIME-RESTRICTED FEEDING FOR THE PREVENTION OF DIABETES What are the Benefits of Cold Therapy? Kris Gethin - DO WHAT YOU FEAR, DON'T FEAR WHAT YOU DO. Episode Sponsors

Sep 29, 2020 • 54min
129. From Building Dumbbells to Building $33 Million Home and Commercial Gym Equipment Empire with Matthew Januszek
Welcome back to the Knowledge and Mileage Business Series! Joining us today is the co-founder of Escape Fitness and the host of the Escape Your Limits Podcast, Matthew Januszek. In today's episode we dive into adapting your business when the unexpected hits, what it takes to make your goals stick and the habits every entrepreneur needs to be successful. If you are looking to build out a personal or commercial gym use code Gethin15 to get 15% off all Escape Fitness Products. Time Stamps Was his business impacted by the pandemic? [1:11] How he made the pivot into designing home gyms. [3:34] Think about what you want and building upon it! [6:49] Improve your mental strength by journaling. [14:54] From a doorman to owning a fitness equipment empire, how did he do it? [17:46] Why you must get on the horse and ride it! [21:25] How your thoughts create the actions in your body. [26:52] What attributes differentiate Escape Fitness from the competition? [29:52] 3 tips to find your niche within the fitness industry. [32:06] Why fitness is only one component of overall wellness. [39:45] Connect with Matthew! LinkedIn: Matthew Januszek IG: @matthewjanuszek FB: Matthew Januszek Website: Escape Fitness Podcast: Escape Your Limits Related Links/Products Mentioned Escape Your Limits: Ep 137 - Kris Gethin: How to feed both mind and muscles. Knowledge and Mileage Podcast: EP 127: FROM £70 PER WEEK TO OUTSELLING CADBURY’S WITH HIS BILLION DOLLAR BRAND WITH ALAN BARRATT Ultimate Confidence: The Secrets to Feeling Great About Yourself Every Day – Marisa Peer Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order.

Sep 22, 2020 • 45min
128. Building a $10 Million Online Fitness Business with Cristy “Code Red” Nickel
Welcome back for Week 3 of our Business Series! Joining us today is professional boxer, celebrity trainer and founder of Code Red, Cristy Nickel. Cristy went from broke college student to struggling professional fighter. After 7 years in the ring, Cristy went on to found Code Red Lifestyle, a $10 million online coaching business. In this episode we discuss the trials and lessons she has learned growing Code Red into a HUGE lifestyle brand! Time Stamps From a professional boxer to “Code Red.” Cristy’s humble beginnings and why she is now spreading the message of hope and healing. [1:22] How she grew her online business to $10 million! [4:40] Attention Personal Trainers! Cristy’s Top 3 Things to Stand Out in this Space. [5:52] Why you GOT to utilize your email list. [7:35] To sell is to serve. Why she does NOT endorse products that she doesn’t use herself. [9:05] How to monetize your newsletter. [10:36] The value of having a community. [12:30] How to nail down your target client. [13:43] What is her weight loss protocol? [15:25] Her incentive for recognition. [17:44] Cultivating a culture. [19:25] Breaking down her programs and the value they provide. [20:58] How her corporate wellness programs came about? [25:54] How she would package the ‘Quarantine 15’. [30:50] Why we ALL have something unique to offer. [34:55] Connect with Cristy! IG: @cristycodered FB: Code Red Lifestyle YouTube: Cristy Code Red Website: Cristy “Code Red” Nickel Podcast: Rebel Weight Loss and Lifestyle Related Links/Products Mentioned The Code Red Revolution: How Thousands of People are Losing Weight and Keeping It Off WITHOUT Pills, Shakes, Diet Foods, or Exercise Code Red 10 Pound Takedown Challenge Bollywood Body by Design Register today! #Quarantine15 Challenge Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order.

Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 9min
127. From £70 per Week to Outselling Cadbury’s with His Billion Dollar Brand with Alan Barratt
Welcome back for Week 2 of our Business Series! This week Kris is sitting down with his long time friend and co-founder of Grenade Alan Barratt. Alan has spent over 30 years in the fitness industry and become one of the top Fitness CEO's in the UK. That experience has allowed him to build one of the UK's fastest growing companies and give back through Richard Branson's Virgin Startup Mentorship Program. Time Stamps How he got into the supplement business. [2:07] From hobby to obsession: The untold story of the birth of Grenade Supplements. [12:20] How his interest in the military, inspired his product design. [17:58] Alan on his longevity and success in the industry. [26:50] How Richard Branson’s mentorship has impacted his business. [29:40] Why he is a BIG believer in having well-defined goals and to-do lists. [39:00] Breaking down the distribution process of Grenade. [46:35] Is he of the belief in the grab and go mentality? [49:45] What are supplement companies doing WRONG and what have Grenade done RIGHT? [59:55] Connect with Alan! IG: @grenadeceo Website: Grenade Podcast: Pull the Pin Related Links/Products Mentioned EXPLOSIVE IMPACT – COUPLE WHO STARTED WITH £27 SELL BUSINESS FOR £72M GRENADE® #GIVE US A LIFT LONDON Finding My Virginity: The New Autobiography Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order.

Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 13min
126 - From Struggling Science Teacher to Billionaire CEO with Bang Energy’s Jack Owoc
Joining us today is Bang Energy CEO Jack Owoc to kick off our business series! Jack went from being a struggling science teacher to the owner of a BILLION DOLLAR BUSINESS. In this episode Kris and Jack discuss the biggest lessons Jack has learned growing VPX, the importance of originality, standing out from the competition and so much more! Time Stamps 3:30 - Filling the void of quality products in the supplement industry. 8:00 - The importance of passion over formal education. 13:00 - Transitioning from school teacher from entrepreneur. 18:45 - What needs to change in the supplement industry? 21:15 - What mistakes did Jack learn the most from? 39:00 - What makes Bang different from the other VPX brands? 44:30 - How the popularity of Bang changed the game for the rest of VPX. 49:45 - Jack’s best advice for entrepreneurs. 1:00:00 - The importance of doing something original. Featured Guest Jack Owoc Bang Energy Related Products VPX Bang Energy Redline Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order.

Sep 3, 2020 • 55min
125. Do Our Genetics Hold the Key to Our Optimal Diet? With John O'Connor
Joining us today is John O'Connor founder of Gene Food. John found his way to the wellness industry through his own struggles with health. Due to a condition that was mysterious to doctors, John ended up finding that his diet was at odds with his biology. Tune in to hear how Gene Food was created to help everyone get in touch with their biology and match it with their optimal lifestyle! Time Stamps 3:00 - How John’s own health led to him tailoring his diet to his genetics. 8:15 - What does a Gene Food protocol look like? 13:00 - Reading Kris’ Gene Food results. 22:30 - Are there genetic markers for gluten and dairy sensitivities? 34:30 - What is a chronotype? 38:00 - Should your genetics dictate your cannabis consumption? 43:00 - Can you get these tests outside of the US? 48:15 - Why should you take a GeneFood Test? Featured Guest John O’Connor MyGeneFood.com Related Links/Products Mentioned WellnessFX Testing BiOptimizers Gluten Guardian Matthew Walker Why We Sleep Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order.

Aug 25, 2020 • 56min
124. Keto Diet, Transformations and Why He Likes to Get Fat Before Fit with Fit2Fat2Fit Drew Manning
This week we have the king of transformations Drew Manning joining us to talk keto dieting and transformation. Drew's entire coaching philosophy came to fruition when he realized that HE needed to experience what his clients go through. So he took 6 months off from training and dieting, gained 75lbs of FAT and then turned it all around. In this episode Kris and Drew discuss what he found to be the hardest parts of his transformation and the principles that he teaches his clients and followers to make their journey as successful as possible. Time Stamps Where Fit2Fat2Fit came from? [1:15] Lead with empathy first. [5:25] His step-by-step process to emotional and mental transformation. [10:15] Remind yourself that this is temporary. [16:06] His dietary approach to fat loss. [20:53] His ‘Complete Keto’ guide to mind and body transformation. [24:20] Your body is an adaptation machine. [27:29] His mindset and nutritional approach to training for his first ultramarathon 100-mile race. [29:32] His latest challenge and message behind it. [37:00] Connect with Drew! IG - @fit2fat2fit YouTube - Fit2Fat2Fit Website Related Links/Products Mentioned Drew Manning - amazon.com Dom D'Agostino on Fasting, Ketosis, and the End of Cancer (#117) Drew Manning: From Fit to Fat, Pt 1 | The Dr. Oz Show Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – Book by David Goggins Zach Bitter: Fastest 100-Miler In US History 100 Miles in 24 Hours?! - Fit2Fat2Fit Fitness Expert Drew Manning Announces New Fit 2 Fat 2 Forty Challenge To Gain And Lose 60 Pounds As He Turns 40 Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order. Feeling stress or anxiety in your everyday life or because of the state of the world? One of the best ways to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and calm down is with CBD. Now not all CBD is created equal that's why Kris turns to Ned CBD. Ned uses full spectrum CBD from REAL hemp. No isolates, no synthetic ingredients, just CBD and organic MCT oil. Go to HelloNed.com/Gethin or simply use the code GETHIN to get 15% off and free shipping on your first order.

Aug 18, 2020 • 1h 29min
123 - Strengthen Your Mentality for Bodybuilding and What a Pro Steroid Stack Looks Like with IFBB Pro John Hodgson
Episode Sponsors 80% of Americans are deficient in magnesium. To make matters worse... there are 7 different types of magnesium and most supplements only contain 1! That is where Magnesium Breakthrough from BiOptimizers comes in with the world's most potent, and FIRST full spectrum magnesium supplement. Visit MagBreakthrough.com/Kris for 20% off your first order. Feeling stress or anxiety in your everyday life or because of the state of the world? One of the best ways to relieve the symptoms of anxiety and calm down is with CBD. Now not all CBD is created equal that's why Kris turns to Ned CBD. Ned uses full spectrum CBD from REAL hemp. No isolates, no synthetic ingredients, just CBD and organic MCT oil. Go to HelloNed.com/Gethin or simply use the code GETHIN to get 15% off and free shipping on your first order. This week we have IFBB Pro John Hodgson joining us to breakdown what it takes to be a pro and where the sport has gotten off track. We dive into the work ethic of modern bodybuilders, whether the sport has been too influenced by drugs and why he believes getting back to basics is the key to a great physique! Time Stamps How bigger doesn’t mean better. His “tell it like it is” journey coming up in the bodybuilding circuit. [1:40] Reminiscing on stories about Flex Lewis. [9:07] “If you want to gain good quality muscle, you got to eat good quality foods.” The evolution of his physique and nutrition. [11:30] Intensity builds density. [23:00] What does an IFBB pro’s gear usage look like? [27:00] Why one of the hardest parts about being a good bodybuilder is being consistent with your food. [33:50] His daily meal schedule pre and postcontest prep. [40:00] KNOW your body! [44:45] The ruthless and relentless pursuit of competitive bodybuilding. [57:44] Dorian Yates, the last of the old guard of bodybuilding. [1:00:30] Go back to basics! [1:13:52] Love me or hate me mentality. [1:17:30] Featured Guest Email – john@john-hodgson.com IG - @johnhodgsonifbbpro FB – John.Hodgson.547 Related Links/Products Mentioned A Portrait of Dorian Yates: The Life and Training Philosophy of the World's Best Bodybuilder Andrew 'Mezza' Merrifield: Most Ripped Guy In The World? Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin