All About Fitness

Dr. Stuart McGill spent more than 30 years researching the human spine and has developed the exercise techniques that could help you to eliminate pain so you can enjoy ALL of your favorite activities. On this episode, Dr. McGill identifies possible origins of back pain and discusses the benefits of strength training for reducing pain. This is an educational discussion with one of the leading experts in the world on the subject of strength training for the core.  Learn how to strength your core with one of Dr. McGill's books: Back Mechanic: https://amzn.to/3p6xeiy The Gift of Injury (with Powerlifter Brian Carroll): https://amzn.to/3uxOuOJ https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% htt

Explosive strength training with barbells and kettlebells can provide numerous benefits and could produce the results that you want BUT you have to know how to do them correctly. Rebecca Rouse is a personal trainer who wants to share the benefits of weight lifting with others. On this episode, Rebecca shares why she loves lifting heavy things and provides insights on the benefits of strength training. This is an informative and fast-paced discussion with an up-and-coming leader of the fitness industry.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webi

Athleticism is a combination of precision, grace, timing and coordination. As an athlete, Ashley Sebera was competitive gymnast, a professional fitness competitor and is now known as Dana Brooke, one of the Divas of the WWE. On this episode, Ashley talks about how she works out to excel as a WWE wrestler and the role the crowd plays in motivating her to perform her best. This is a lively, engaging and insightful conversation with one of the most dynamic and athletic stars of professional wrestling.  https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20 to save 20% https://joinnimbl.com/products/xlr8 Dynamic anatomy; $29 https://allaboutfitness.inspire360.com/allaboutfitness/dynamic-anatomy-recorded-webinar-

Hypertrophy is the technical term for increasing muscle size and is the main reason for lifting weights. Dr. Brad Schoenfeld has spent most of his career studying the science of muscle hypertrophy and has literally written the book on the subject. On this episode we talk about his research, what caused him to change his understanding and discuss the exercise techniques that could stimulate the muscle growth you want from your workouts. This is a fascinating conversation on how exercise changes the body. Learn the science of how your muscles grow, order a copy of Dr. Schoenfeld's book: Science and Development of Muscle Hypertrophy: https://amzn.to/3i1yMZB https://petemccallfitness.com Order a copy of Ageless Intensity: High Intensity Workouts to Slow the Aging Process: https://amzn.to/3wJHKi4 Order a copy of Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple https://amzn.to/3fub1Yl Get relief from sore muscles and promote recovery after hard workouts; order the NIMBL XLR8 massage gun - use code AAF20

Have you ever wondered why bodybuilders and powerlifters look so different? Bodybuilders have large, well-defined muscles while powerlifters are often extremely strong but lack the same definition as their sculpted counterparts. The fact is that not all strength training is the same; this Quick Fit Tip reviews the different outcomes of strength training and provides suggestions for how to use them so you can achieve an optimal level of fitness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Magazines are a great resource for learning how to exercise, however some provide helpful, evidence-based guidance while others are full of ads for supplements. Ebenezer Samuel liked to exercise which led him to a career as a sports reporter, however, he found himself drawn to his passion for fitness and now he is the Fitness Director for Men's Health Magazine. On this episode, Ebenezer shares how he turned his hobby into his career and discusses the trends that will shape fitness in 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 3 laws of physics: Inertia - a body at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force; Force = Mass x Acceleration; and for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. These apply to strength training: a weight remains at rest until acted upon by a force. Muscles generate the force to move a weight. The act of lifting weights can improve muscle strength and appearance. Learn the benefits of strength training and how to add it to your workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's kick off 2021 with the OFFICIAL historian of the All About Fitness podcast, Dr. Natalia Petrzela, an Associate Professor of History who studies contemporary American history with an emphasis on how fitness impacts society. We discuss how the fitness industry is adapting to the current pandemic and the ways that we'll be sweating in 2021 and beyond. This is an enlightening discussion that will have you thinking about ways that you could be doing fitness differently in the coming year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's a new year, that means it's time to set some new fitness goals. Goals can help you stay focused; on this episode you'll learn some great insights on how to set practical goals. Goals should get you out of your comfort zone so you can make some desired changes, BUT they should also be realistic and relevant for your lifestyle. Remember, once you set a goal, create an action plan for how you will achieve that goal. You will learn actionable steps to help you make 2021 your healthiest year yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You can not out-train a bad diet and abs are built in the kitchen. Learning about the science of nutrition could help you to identify a diet that meets your specific needs. Dr. Tim Noakes is a South African doctor who advocates diets that are high in fat and low in carbohydrates. Originally recorded in 2017, on this episode Dr. Noakes discusses the benefits of high fat and low carb diets; this riveting discussion about the science of nutrition will have you thinking twice about your current diet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the top fitness trends that will be making you sweat in 2021. The pandemic has disrupted the fitness industry, on this episode you will learn how the industry is adapting. The most important change is that because exercise enhances our immunity, it will become an integral component of preventative health care. We won't just be working out to look better, but to achieve and maintain optimal health! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Being a fitness instructor SOUNDS glamorous, who wouldn't want to become famous for helping celebrities develop the hot bodies that get them multi-million dollar roles? Kira Stokes is a popular trainer on Instagram who has an A-list clientele, however, she started her career working on a gym floor in a health club. This rerun, from 2017, provides an in-depth look at one of the most successful personal trainers so you can understand the amount of work and dedication it takes to become a fitness celebrity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This rerun is two interviews with strength coach Mike Boyle, edited into one double-length episode. Coach Boyle has helped college and pro athletes succeed at the highest levels of their sports; we talk about: the best ways to train kids so they can become successful athletes, how the industry should be developing new professionals and why it's perfectly okay to change your mind and admit you were wrong. This is a lively discussion with one of strength and conditioning's most recognized leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Exercise causes a complex series of reactions involving hormones that can either burn fat or build muscle. On this rerun episode from 2017, Fabio Comana, a professor at San Diego State University, reviews the science of how exercise changes your body. Get ready for a deep dive into the science of exercise physiology, the good news is that, unlike the students in Fabio's classes, you will NOT be tested on this information. Listen to the post-show wrap-up to learn how to apply this info to your own workouts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the most effective way to burn calories for weight loss? Can exercising early in the morning help burn more fat? How can you influence the hormones that burn fat? Originally recorded in 2016, this flashback episode is all about the science of metabolism: how your body converts food into energy, featuring Fabio Comana, a professor at San Diego State University. This is a fascinating discussion that will help you learn how to use nutrition and exercise to get results from your workouts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hormones influence a number of different cellular functions, however, they only interact with specific receptor sites. Hormones control physiological functions including: energy metabolism - i.e. burning fat, reproductive processes, mental state and muscle growth, specifically muscle protein synthesis. This Quick Fit Tip helps you to understand how exercise influences the hormones that control physiological functions so you can identify the best exercises for your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Holiday season is upon us which means two very important things: a chance to slow down from the usual frantic pace of life to spend time with loved ones and close family AND the insanity of 2020 is almost behind us. I love giving gifts, I find the process of picking out gifts somewhat intimidating which is why my colleague Tricia & I put together the 4th Annual All About Fitness Holiday Fit Gift Guide to help you find that special something for the special someone in your life who loves to sweat.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DeMarcus Ware was a 1st round NFL draft pick who went on to help win Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos; now that he has retired, he has opened 3Volt Fitness, a studio in Texas where he shares his passion for fitness with his clients. On this episode, DeMarcus shares his story of making it to the NFL, provides insights on the amount of off-field work that goes into being a professional athlete and talks about his passion for helping others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time that you set a goal that pushed you out of your comfort zone? In addition to working in many roles in the fitness industry, Shana Verstegen is a mother of two young boys (3 if you include her husband) who uses competitions to help her focus on her fitness; on this episode she shares how she prepared for a fitness competition while managing a business and family during the pandemic. Be prepared to entertained and inspired on this episode of the All About Fitness podcast.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you did something that frightened you? Doing something scary can get us out of our comfort zone which is where real change and growth takes place. This Quick Fit Tip discusses the benefits of fear and what that can mean for your fitness program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices