The Dumbbells

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28: Mental Health (w/ Ben Rodgers) May 03, 2017

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Episode 28!! Ben Rodgers joins The Dumbbells in The Weight Room. He is a super funny dude who wrote for Workaholics, performs improv and can be seen on TV from time to time. The group talks movies for a bit and then The DBs discover how Rodgers played sports growing up but was always the worst in his neighborhood. He also discusses how exercise helps his mental health and how he actually worked with a squat coach to improve his form. Last the group discusses HaloTop ice cream and gives an equipment recommendation. Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27.5: The 31 for Fun May Fitness Challenge May 01, 2017

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In the first Dumbbells minisode!?! or Lake Half-A-Sode !?! We reveal the May Fitness Challenge... Here is the 4 week challenge set to begin May 1st. The challenge will consist of four exercises done in succession to complete 1 set. The four exercises are: 1) 31 push-ups 2) 31 mountain climbers 3) 31 second plank hold 4) 31 squats (body weight) The first week will be 1 set of each of these exercises. The second will be 2 sets. The third will be 3 sets and finally 4 sets for the fourth week. Remember to tag us in your progress posts on twitter/facebook/instagram @theDumbbells #picsoritdidnthappen #31forfun See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27: The Anti-Homer Workout (w/ Matt Selman) Apr 26, 2017

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Episode 27. The Dumbbells get the great Matt Selman in The Weight Room. He is an executive producer and writer for The Simpsons. The boys discover that Selman is an unabashed fitness enthusiasts. They look at an article written about him called The Anti Homer Workout. Selman also tells the Dumbbells how he has managed to stay fit despite the insane food culture where he works. Last the group talks about how major injuries can force positive changes in training style as well as answer a Paleo question from a listener. Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com This episode is brought to you by Squarespace! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

26: Personal Trainers (w/ Nicole Byer) Apr 19, 2017

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Episode 26 is here. The Dumbbells welcome Nicole Byer to The Weight Room. She is truly one of the funniest comedians out there right now. The Dumbbells learn about her fitness background as a defiant/confident youth. Nicole's favorite movies are revealed and huge discussion about Sister Act 2 breaks out. She also shares with the guys were she's out now with health and fitness and how important having a good relationship with your personal trainer is. Then the group helps a listener with binge eating by sharing their own experiences. Last Nicole schools a listener on what a squat really is. "Ain't Nuthin To But To Do It" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com This episode is brought to you by Squarespace! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

25: Fat Loss (w/ Eugene & Ryan) Apr 12, 2017

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Episode 25 is dedicated to fat loss. The Dumbbells decided to build the whole episode around fat loss and nutrition. They kick things off by wrapping up The March Nutritional Challenge and announcing the winner or actually the winners! Then the guys play voice memos from the two people they felt were most deserving of the prize. The DBs check in with each other and give a few fat loss tips of their own. Last, Eugene and Ryan help a listener with his quest to get "shredded" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

24: Improving Body Composition (w/ Kevin Porter) Apr 05, 2017

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Kevin T. Porter is in The Weight Room for episode 24. You know him as the co-host of the incredible podcast, Gilmore Guys. The Dumbbells find out about how how he grew up in athletic family but never got into sports - and how his love of running came much later. He talks about how he wants to improve his body composition and The Dumbbells give him some help. Then, for some reason the group discusses the bizarre success of the Disney, live action remakes. Last, the DBs and Kevin offer up their thoughts to a listener who's in a relationship were she and her partner are enabling each other's bad behavior. "Nuthin But Peanut!!! Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23: Training While Vegan (w/ Toni Charline) Mar 29, 2017

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Episode 23 is here!!! And Toni Charline is in The Weight Room. You know her from being a UCB performer and her Funny or Die show, Munchies. The Dumbbells find out about how she grew up as a chubby kid who played sports and how she became a vegetarian at age 4! Toni also talks about being a vegan now and her current exercise program (small group personal training). The Dumbbells give some more info on The March Nutritional Challenge and the current leaders are listed on air. Last, the DBs and Toni offer up their thoughts on added "a little bit of bad stuff" to an otherwise healthy meal. "Light weight baby!!! Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com This episode is brought to you by Squarespace! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22: How To Run A Half-Marathon (w/ Chris Kula) Mar 22, 2017

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Chris Kula is in The Weight Room for episode 22!! He is writer for shows like Madtv, @midnight and Wrecked. Kula tells The Dumbbells about how he went from barely pulling off a 5k to running half-marathons with regularity and ease! He offers some great tips for begging runners. Then The Dumbbells help Kula with a weekly routine to supplement his running. Finally the DBs and Kula "weigh in" for a listener who has lost a huge amount of weight but has plateaued due to injury. "Ain't nothing to it but to do it !!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

21: Enjoying Exercise (w/ Tricia McAlpin) Mar 15, 2017

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It's Tricia McAlpin in The Weight Room for episode 21!! You know Tricia from being a UCB performer and a writer on shows like Billy on the Street and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, also she and Eugene are married! The Dumbbells find out about how she grew up running track and cross country but stopped running after a major life event. Tricia also tells the guys all the fitness stuff she tried. The group talks Kong and Eug and Trish share some hilarious stories about their early days as a couple. Last, the DBs offer up some tips to somebody who's trying to loose some serious weight. "Light weight baby!!! Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20: Your Questions Are Answered (w/ Ryan & Eugene) Mar 08, 2017

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Episode 20 is once again The Dumbbells and you. The boys answer a bunch of "Weighing In" questions that have been piling up. They range from fitness trends, to a squat workaround, to some nitty-gritty workout specifics. Some potential show changes are discussed and a March Nutrition Challenge is introduced- there is a prize involved! "Yeah Buddy!!!" Subscribe, Rate & Review The Dumbbells on iTunes Twitter: @thedumbbells Instagram: @thedumbbells Facebook: The Dumbbells *Tag us with all you fitness pictures and don’t forget #picsoritdidnthappen * Have a fitness/nutrition question? Shoot the Dumbbells an email: AsktheDumbbells(at)GMAIL(dot)com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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