Celebrating 100 episodes by doing an updated rendition of one of Fitness Stuff for Normal People's most popular episodes from almost two years ago! In this lengthy episode, your hosts will be reviewing how to successfully set up a fat loss or cutting phase using the most updated research and scientific findings. This episode is applicable for a variety of goal types and body shapes. FS Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes every Friday...

There is one thing that is certain in life: you cannot achieve a goal if you do not know what you are aiming for. Your hosts, Marianna and Tony, will be breaking down the science of how setting goals and being motivated to achieve them, explaining why goals are commonly missed/ failed, and presenting a 5 step outline of exactly how to present goals. FS Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes every Friday answering your questions $300 monthly...

Join your hosts and head to the promised land.. the land of abs. People have a variety of reasons for wanting to achieve a 6- pack. Today, your hosts will be discussing the actual anatomy of the core which will explain how to realistically achieve abs for different body shapes and different routine styles. FS Premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bonus episodes every Friday answering your questions $300 monthly Legion Supplement giveaway Advanced 12-Week...

⁠On this episode, your hosts Marianna and Tony will be reviewing the best and worst supplements from the year- 2023. This list includes creatine, ashwaghanda, seamoss, and more! Where will your favorites land? Only one way to find out.. take a listen! As always, these reviews are based on science and the most updated research. Quick Links: Creatine (3:34) Athletic greens/ Bloom Greens (10:26) Magnesium (17:57) Collagen (22:57) Peptides (31:59) Berberine (39:00) Ashwaghanda...

Back by popular demand.. another Round Robin episode to add to the series! These episodes cover popular topics requested by our listeners that do not necessarily require entire episodes by themselves. Today, your hosts are covering a variety of topics including new research on Tongat Ali and boosting testosterone, how to calculate exactly how strong you should be for how long you’ve been training, top 10 fitness books of all time, immune boosting foods and supplements, and things you may not...

Your hosts put together a list of top tools to assist you in your fitness journey! This list of top 10 tools is applicable to a variety of goals including shredding fat, break through plateaus, gaining muscle changing daily habits, automate decision making, and so much more. There are also links and lists to the cheapest and most affordable places to get any of these tools for purchase, although most of them are actually free! Links from episode: ⁠⁠⁠Free Tools & Calculators...

Join your hosts, Marianna and Tony, as they bring you more tools that involve fitness stuff for normal people. Today, your hosts will guide you on how to build a personalized mobility routine from the ground up. Mobility will help you move smoother, add longevity to your training routine so you’re able to work longer without being sidelined by joint issues or chronic tightness, improve your performance in the gym, helping you better activate muscles during each set, which is in turn going to...

The holidays are right around the corner and so is the potential to derail from your fitness routine and structure. On today's episode, Marianna and Tony will walk you through how to enjoy your holidays while maintaining your progress and routine. The tips learned within the episode are applicable year round! Links from episode: ⁠Free Tools & Calculators HERE⁠! ⁠$5 Complete Training Programs⁠ FS Premium: ⁠⁠Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!⁠ Bonus episodes every Friday...

Join your hosts, Marianna and Tony, to discuss the top 5 ways to increase your lifespan and ensure a healthier overall lifestyle. Sure, the majority goal may be to have a 6 pack; however, it is time to start thinking about making sure that you're capable of enjoying life physically and mentally for as long as possible. If you have a goal of life longevity, taking the steps to get there should start today. Links from episode: Free Tools & Calculators HERE! $5 Complete Training...

Would you rather hear a comforting lie over an unpleasant truth? The fitness industry is full of comforting lies and fairytale stories; however, in today's episode, your hosts are going to lay out the top 10 harsh truths about the industry. It's gonna get uncomfortable. It's gonna get real. Are you ready? Quick Links: Comparison- (7:11) You will never look like your favorite fitness influencer- (14:15) motivation is fleeting- (19:56) you’re going to fail.. alot (32:13) it’ll take a...

In this episode of the Fitness Stuff (for normal people) podcast, we dive DEEP into the realm of sleep - its importance, the repercussions of neglecting it, and the science-backed solutions to ensure a rejuvenating night's rest. Ever wondered why decision-making feels impaired after a sleepless night? Or why your mood seems unpredictable on those groggy mornings? Discover the short and long-term impacts of inadequate sleep, from cognitive dips to hormonal imbalances. Plus, get insights from...

More details on our new High-Frequency Full Body 12-week program: Sign up for premium here to access all training programs for just $5 This 12-week program is tailored for those at an intermediate to advanced level seeking a fresh approach to take their progress to the next level. It employs a distinct training method, targeting each muscle group 4-5 times weekly for maximum frequency. Full body training has several distinct advantages including: Ability to easily increase total...

It’s time to talk about.. inflammation.In this episode, Marianna and Tony educate their listeners on what inflammation is, how inflammation manifests in the body, the role one’s diet/ lifestyle plays, anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory foods, supplements that help mitigate inflammation, and so much more! Dive on in to see if any myths you’ve been told through the internet or other sources get debunked…your hosts give you information based on scientific facts! Sign up for Fitness...

Today's episode is tackling body recomposition which is the process of losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time. Even better? Marianna and Tony will be discussing new research on this topic that explains an entire new grouping of individuals who just might include YOU is capable of achieving this. Your hosts will give you every single detail for setting up a successful recomposition and explain whether a recomp, cut, lean, or bulk is best for you. Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM...

This week on Fitness Stuff with Normal People, your hosts will be discussing metabolism and the truth about "boosting" one's metabolism. Join your hosts to review what metabolism is, how it works, breaking down the major components that make up your metabolism as a whole, what different diseases/disorders cause a slow metabolism, and so much more! Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!! - Weekly bonus episodes every single Friday answering your questions - $300 monthly Legion...

Join your hosts in covering the top 5 reasons you may not be gaining muscle and getting stronger in your routine. Your hosts will give you the ins and outs and assist you in figuring out why your current routine may not be leading you to success if gaining muscle and strength is your goal. Links to episodes linked: Episode 74:...

If It Fits Your Macros is a dietary strategy that revolves around setting a specific calorie, protein, carb, and fat goal, and eating whatever foods you want throughout the day, as long as it hits those targets. Your hosts are going to guide you through the basics and walk you through the science behind it. Will this strategy work for you? Listen to find out! FS Premium: Sign up here!! Get a bonus episode EVERY SINGLE FRIDAY HERE as a part of premium for just five bucks (plus exclusive...

Hey there stunner, are you ready to dive into body image and self- esteem? Your hosts, Marianna and Tony, understand it is a sensitive topic which is exactly why it is worth talking about. Your self-esteem seems to predict success and well-being in life domains such as relationships, work, and health. This episode will cover the role they both play in achieving your fitness goals, relationships, and literally any life goal you have. You will also receive practical actions you can take to...

Your hosts are playing a game this episode and have to express their educated opinions on some major topics. Marianna and Tony must decide if their audiences' top focuses in the fitness industry are overrated or underrated and why. These topics will fall under the categories of nutrition, lifestyle, training, and/ or supplements. The best part? Your hosts did no prior collaboration to filming. They have no idea where the other's opinion will fall. Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM...

In this episode, some feelings just might get hurt... oh well! Marianna and Tony created a list of characteristics that some influencers you follow just might have that are MAJOR red flags. The fitness industry is so large and there are thousands of coaches/ influencers that will share their opinions on a variety of topics. Your hosts are simply trying to help you narrow down who might be credible and who might just be full of themselves. Quick Links: Grocery store goblins (12:30) In...

Today, you are in for a treat! One of your favorite series within The Fitness Stuff For Normal People podcast: Round Robin! Your hosts will cover four different topics that do not require the level of detail to fill an entire episode alone; therefore, four awesome mini topics create one phenomenal episode. This Round Robin will focus on Ab Training, Collagen Supplements, HRV (stress recovery), and Oatmeal (yes). Quick Links: ab training (5:07) collagen (20:03) HRV (37:51) Oatmeal...

Marianna and Tony give a full breakdown of the top 5 vitamins and minerals that the general population falls insufficient in. This breakdown will review the nutrients that will elevate daily lives and how individuals feel overall when it comes to energy, sleep, fatigue, strength, recovery, longevity, AND MORE! Tune in to learn what exactly these nutrients are and how to fuel your body with them. RDA vs Optimal intake (8:38) Vitamin D (19:44) Calcium (29:45) Magnesium (40:04) Iron...

No matter how hard one is training, progress won't peak if recovery is not being achieved. So how can one ensure they are checking all the boxes in their routine and recovery? Marianna and Tony offer a full guide to recovery in today's episode which will focus on muscle soreness/ over training, roles nutrition plays, proper rest, and supplements that can assist along the way. Take a listen and get your beauty sleep. Quick Links: Muscle Soreness (9:10) Nutrition (21:37) Training...

In the first of more to come, we are completely breaking down the world's most popular workout split. The Push Pull Leg system. Tony and Marianna break down the pros and cons, who exactly this is made for, and how to set up every last detail of this program for yourself. From exercise choice, weekly training frequency, sets, reps, and rest times, essentially taking care of every second you walk into the gym until you leave. They even made the optimal 12-week PPL training program available for...

If you're in the market for burning fat and looking for assistance from supplements to do so; your hosts have put together your "do and don't" lists based on science and results within the industry. Although there is truly no supplement that can "burn fat" outright, there are some supplements that can assist in the process. On the other hand, there are some supplements that claim to do the impossible and your hosts are here to call them out! Join Marianna and Tony in this episode as they...