Total Fitheads

Brutally Rating Olympic Sports Jul 31, 2024

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are upon us. Which Olympic sport is best? Which one would the Fitheads want to compete in. Which sport makes the hottest athletes? Are the Summer Olympics better or the Winter Olympics? Should the Olympics do a better job of cooling the athletes while they sleep?

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Our Weight Loss Journey Jul 17, 2024

The Total Fitheads are both cutting weight at the same time. Can we get the scale to go down? How does it effect our strength in the gym? What are our current diets? Is Ali fasting again? What foods does Max eat to stay lean? We talk about the shift from bulking to cutting and how we're losing weight.

How to Stay Fit on the 4th of July Jul 03, 2024

The 4th of July in America means parties, beers, BBQ and lots more unhealthy things. Here is how we stay fit when we're invited to holiday events. Some easy changes and diet swaps can mean the huge difference between a metabolism bomb and staying on track with healthy eating.

Barefoot HATER vs. Barefoot OBSESSED Jun 19, 2024

Ali talks about the benefit of barefoot shoes and Max thinks it's BS. Barefoot training and lifting, barefoot running -- Are there benefits? What are the benefits of minimalist shoes and toe spacers? And how skeptical will Max stay about the barefoot lifestyle?

WORST and BEST Sleep Trackers Jun 05, 2024

The Fitheads have used a lot of sleep trackers and tech. We talk about how they all compare to each other and which is our favorite. From Eight Sleep mattress to Apple Watch to Whoop. We even cover Levels Continuous Glucose Monitor!

We Decide to Bulk or Cut May 22, 2024

Bulking or cutting? Maybe we should eat at maintenance calories. We discuss our current weight and how we're going to change out diets moving forward. Can we add muscle mass while still burning fat? This is our weight loss and weight gain journey

Discover your Biological Age! (Ft. Hannah Went of TruDiagnostic) May 09, 2024

Hannah Went is a cofounder of TruDiagnostic, a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. They tell you how old your body really is. WE talk about health factors genetic vs epigenetic, blue zone people, blood tests vs Spit, how they're partnering with Harvard for a database, wine, sex, plants and meth! Oh and Flossing! TruDiagnostic can also predict your death with alarming accuracy which begs the question - do you want to know when you're gonna die? If you want to test your own Biological Age go to TruDiagnostic.com use the promo code FITHEADS at checkout! Find Hannah at https://www.instagram.com/everythingepigenetics/

Detox: Real or Marketing Lies? Apr 24, 2024

The detox industry is huge! Is it even possible to detox. Is detox something you should do daily? There are pills, shakes, fasting, sauna and so much more. Even cutting out using your phone notifications! What about bluetooth and junk electricity? We give our thoughts on detox and cover a lot of the protocols in Ben Greenfield's "Boundless" book.

200TH EPISODE CELEBRATION! Apr 11, 2024

FITHEADS!!! WE HIT 200 EPISODES! So that means this BRAND NEW CHANNEL and a celebration episode where we look back at shows 101-200!!

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The biggest and best fitness, nutrition, health and longevity tips we've learned for the second 100 episodes of the podcast. We rapid-fire run through the biggest takeaways from each guest. Want to learn 100 ways to optimize your health as fast as possible? Take a listen to our reminiscing about all the trainers, doctors, specialists, athletes, health company CEOs and more that we've talked to! Is this your first time listening to our podcast? No need to go back through our whole catalog. This is the CliffsNotes to becoming a Fithead with us... Part 2!

Our Coffee Obsession Mar 13, 2024

Max is a coffee nerd and Ali did a caffeine detox for 13 days. The Total Fitheads talk about their love for this popular stimulant. Max even had a bag of powdered caffeine. How much caffeine is too much?

The Intense Health Benefits of Saunas (ft. Zach Rowland of SweatTents) Feb 28, 2024

Today we talk with Josh Rowland of Sweat Tents - a company dedicated to amplifying the remarkable health benefits of saunas through their innovative portable sauna tent, heated by a wood stove. Their goal is to put a sauna in every home in America. We talk about the holistic advantages, as well as well-established sauna health benefits including improved circulation, reduced inflammation, lower blood pressure, boosting metabolism, detoxify, stress relief, improving mood, sleep, and let's not forget HANGOVERS. Well that last one might not be proven yet, but saunas are hot, and this episode is in tents.

Shower Before or After Bed? Feb 14, 2024

There is only one right answer. And everyone has a different one. Shower before bed... or shower in the morning when you wake up. Does a hot shower help you sleep better? Does a hot shower help you wake up? How gross is it to get into bed without getting clean? Whether it's your morning routine or bedtime routine... Someone is wrong.

Our 2024 Resolutions Jan 17, 2024

The Total Fitheads 2025 new year's resolutions! What goals are we setting? What systems and habits are we setting up to achieve them? Will it be mental, physical, spiritual? Perhaps it's working out, perhaps it's nutrition, perhaps it's ice baths! We need to set some goals for the year. What do you think we should try to achieve?

Ali's Mom Spills the Truth (ft. Cheryl Spagnola) Jan 03, 2024

We get the inside info from fan of the show, Fithead and mother of Ali Spagnola, Cheryl! Not only do we get a long-time podcast listener on the air to give us feedback on the show, she also covers Ali as a young kid, getting a D in gym class, learning to get stronger by yourself at the YMCA, moderation and lots more. If you're a newbie at the gym and need some starting motivation, Ali's mom has you covered.

The 5 Best Health & Fitness Gifts Dec 19, 2023

The Total Fitheads talk through their best holiday gifts. What is on their stocking stuffer list to give the gift of longevity, fitness and health. Biohack your way through the Christmas season with our favorite gadgets.

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The Science behind Cold (ft. Joshua Church) Dec 06, 2023

Joshua Church is a triathlete, podcaster, and cofounder of Edge Theory Labs, bringing cold water therapy and tools for high performance and recovery to the world. We talk about cold emersion, triathlons, headphones, Britney Spears as a performance enhancer, rehabbing from a triple crown knee tear, overcoming, over training, over icing, cold hot contrast, hermetic stresses, and most of all - TIGERS! https://www.edgetheorylabs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joshuadeanchurch

The Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods Nov 23, 2023

We discuss the best and worst foods to eat at Thanksgiving. What's got the carbs, calories and just straight up tastes bad. Corn or stuffing... What side are you on? We also talk about strategies to not overeat. And workout habits for the holiday.

Inflammation is the Key (ft. Bob Messerschmidt) Nov 01, 2023

Following decades of obesity and associated metabolic ill health, Bob regained a healthier weight and his metabolic health – after he realized the core driver was microinflammation. He founded COR Health to enable everyone to see and better understand their microinflammation, so that they, too, have the best opportunity to manage their health. Bob is a Williams-Wright Award recipient for his contribution to industrial spectroscopy. Bob had two successful exits before he cold-emailed Steve Jobs about his third company. Steve immediately called him and soon after acquired the company. Bob then went on to work directly with Steve, and others, such as Jony Ive, for several years. Steve’s vision for consumer devices in the future of health heavily influenced Bob. For more information, check out https://corhealth.com

The Physical Effects of Being SCARED Oct 25, 2023

Fight or flight? Being scared activates your stress response. We talk about the psychology of fright, the fear response in your brain. What your brain chemicals do at an immersive Halloween event feel similar to nerves and performance anxiety before a sport.

the 3 Components of Burnout (ft. Marissa Graham) Oct 18, 2023

Marissa Graham is a Dancer turned trainer who specializes in helping her clients create a fitness routine while avoiding burnout. Certified Personal Trainer and Human Movement Specialist, • Certified L1 Nutrition Coach Precision Nutrition, BFA, Dance Performance, Certified Sleep, Stress, & Recovery Coach, Custom training, recovery, & nutrition plans toxic fitness+ hustle culture shame-free resting… she does it all!

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Looking Fit in Halloween Costumes Oct 11, 2023

Looking jacked is the most important part of Halloween. We talk through the best costumes to look fit for spooky season. From superheros to Baberaham Lincoln, how do you show off your muscles in your Halloween outfit? Sleeves discouraged.

Do Not Age (ft. Alan Graves) Oct 04, 2023

Alan Graves is CEO of DoNotAge.org a company that aims to help people live healthier for longer. They offer a slew of products supplements and test kits, focusing on NMN, Siri 6, resveratrol and berberine. We talk about longevity, aging, space, taurine, seaweed redbull, and what it means to actually age.

The WORST Things You're Doing Before Bed Sep 27, 2023

The Total Fitheads want to optimize our evening routines. That will help us perform and recover better. We discussed our morning routines in a past episode and even our nighttime routines but this time we're talking about fails. These are our bedtime rituals currently - the bad habits we want to break before bed.

The Calisthenic Artist (ft. Nicky Lyan) Sep 20, 2023

Nicky Lyan is a professional calisthenics athlete, judge and coach and champion. We talk about how he got his start after a broken ankle, how the sport may or may not have originated in American prisons after a federal law prohibited weights, how he approaches challenges and how he coaches others, and where he thinks the sport is going and how to find your place in the world. Oh and also how doing a muscle up is literally the coolest thing anyone can do.

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How We Cold Plunge at Home Sep 13, 2023

The Total Fitheads have been cold plunging. We've used a tub, bathtub and bags of ice to make a DIY at-home cold plunge. We talk about our habits and the benefits of cold exposure therapy such as boosted mood, faster recovery and mental strength.

NAD is the secret to Longevity (ft. Dr. Jin-Xiong She) Sep 06, 2023

Jinfiniti was founded in 2018 by renowned scientist Dr Jin-Xiong She who revolutionised the fields of diabetes and cancer therapy by applying a strategy of predictive, preventative and personalised medicine. Jinfiniti is laser focused on solving “the aging problem” by helping individuals make informed health decisions by tracking changes in an array of the most impactful and modifiable biomarkers of aging within their body. Learn more about Dr She and NAD http://jinfiniti.com Want to get better at life with me? Subscribe!→https://www.youtube.com/FitnessOutrageous?sub_confirmation=1 Like it?? Join my team to help me make more→ http://patreon.com/alispagnola Every Monday morning I bring you Fitness Outrageous. Fit tips. Health hacks. Superhuman strategies! All delivered with a side of hilarious. I'm constantly working to get better at life. Wanna join me? Let's get Fitness Outrageous together :)

8 Months to Learn to TOUCH HIS TOES Aug 31, 2023

Max stuck to his new years resolution for 8 months. He stretched every day for 15 minutes, committing to the system, the habit that helped him reach his goal. He set up S.M.A.R.T. He has some tips and tricks for discipline, motivation and habit formation. He can also touch his toes now.

Lost a Bet So He Tattooed Me Aug 23, 2023

The final culmination of the Muscle Up Tattoo bet. Max challenged Ali to get a muscle up in one year. If she lost she had to get a tattoo he picked. We talk through the full story of what happened... and the surprising ending. Plus some thoughts on the meaning of life, the nature of consciousness, the drive to procreate and "well actually" people

Caffeine vs. Alcohol... PICK ONE Aug 16, 2023

Caffeine and alcohol. There are benefits and they are also unhealthy. They both disrupt your sleep. Both legal. Both change your body chemistry. Both are social. Ali and Max are obsessed with them equally. If you had to pick ONLY ONE... which one would you keep? Pre workout or post workout beer?!

How Cold Exposure Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE (ft. Lisa Kricfalusi) Aug 09, 2023

Lisa Kricfalusi is Canada’s leading primal wellness therapy expert. With over 14 years of experience, Lisa is widely recognized for her contribution to the world of deliberate cold exposure through shaping some of the top programmes in the industry. Her scientific and educational approach is ingrained into each experience, leaving her clients feeling not only capable but resilient, motivated, and empowered. https://lisakricfalusi.com https://stayunbounded.com

Making Up New Sports Aug 02, 2023

Everyone's playing pickleball now. Cornhole has World Championships. Teqball is taking off. Max and his friends created full contact wiffle ball. The Fitheads discuss making up new sports. Should there be a new Total Fitheads sport?

The WORST Things People Do In the Gym Jul 26, 2023

Some people lack gym etiquette. We're not talking about bad lifting form. We're talking about mistakes people make in the gym when not being considerate of other people. Is filming at the gym ok? Should you put your weights back? Is wearing no shirt a gym blooper? Here's what makes Max mad and how Ali makes everyone else mad.

Beer Mile World Championships Review Jul 19, 2023

The Beer Mile World Classic 2023 just happened in Chicago. It's the Championships for the Beer Mile. Everyone was gunning for the world record. Corey Bellemore ended up running missing one shoe. Shelby Houlihan set the women's world record beating the previous from Allison Grace Morgan. This is our rundown and review of the event from watching the livestream. Next year we plan to go in person! Do you think we can get a slot in the celebrity run?

Ever Forward, Ever Present (ft. Chase Chewning) Jul 12, 2023

A Virginia native and Army veteran, Chase is a Virginia Commonwealth University alum, graduating from their Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science undergraduate program, holds a MS in Health Promotion from American University in Washington, DC and is an ACE Certified Health Coach. Living a life of wellness has always been a part of him - since growing up eating fresh food from his grandparents' garden, playing baseball throughout school and enjoying time in the mountains surrounding his family's southwest VA home. After six years of active duty, Chase was medically discharged from the military due a string of injuries that ultimately required him to have bilateral reconstructive hip surgeries. After learning how to walk again, twice, exercise as medicine and healthy lifestyle modifications became his passion. Wellness entrepreneur, conscious creative, and host of the top-ranked health & fitness podcast "Ever Forward Radio" with now more than 3 million downloads, Chase currently resides in Los Angeles, California. We talk about how much we hate LA, how being grateful is a game changer, how to grow as a content creator as a person and as a big brother, how to pick one thing to focus on, how to lean into what you're passionate about, coaching, how to surround yourself with the right people, how to find the right room, Dopamine metabolizing, how it's Not your fault who you are, how to be OUT standing, and how cool it is to have an SUV. https://chasechewning.com/podcasts

The One Thing You Shouldn't Use at the Gym Jul 05, 2023

Gloves or calluses? Are gloves to work out cool? We talk about handwear from driving gloves to biking gloves to gymnastics grips. Should you protect your hands when lifting? Does fingerless gloves make them cooler? What do comic book characters think?

Just Be Great at Everything (ft. Tasha WOLF Whelan) Jun 28, 2023

Tasha is an international elite powerlifter, ranking number 1 female in Washington State, among one of the top 20 female powerlifters in the world and holds world records in her respective age, gender, and weight class. She currently is the world record holder in the deadlift in the light weight strong(wo)man division and is an avid mountaineer in her off season. Academically Tasha studied at the University of Washington receiving degrees in Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, and Dance, as well as Exercise Science and Athletic Training at Central Washington University. Tasha holds advanced certificates, including Pain-Free Performance Specialists, Certified Conditioning Coach, Certified Mental Performance Coach; helping others not only physically reach their goals, but helping them enhance their mindset to reach their greatest potentials.

Getting Mocked on National TV Jun 21, 2023

We discuss the mental fitness to deal with mean comments, bullying and online hate. Ali got mocked on Mike Judge's "Beavis and Butthead". How do we cultivate the emotional resilience to handle negativity? Maybe Max can... and maybe it's not possible for Ali. From unsolicited workout form advice to plain old threats, we've dealt with it all.

Why you MUST Strength Train 2x a Week (fr. Dr. Michael Mash Barbell Rehab) Jun 14, 2023

This week we tlak to Dr. Michael Mash, founder of Barbell Rehab. Dr. Mash is Doctor of Physical Therapy with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and an NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (CSCS). We talk about PAIN and why you should listen sometimes, ignore other times, what it could mean, why you should strength train twice a week if you want to be stronger and happier and healthier and basically better all around, exercise as medicine, depression, fear of movement, why backpain is kindof like a common cold, quality of life, how to trian trainers, how to figure out programming volume vs content, kettlebells(!), why strength training is important as you get older, back pain, stress, hospitals, stabbing vs locking vs buckling vs raidating vs dirty pain, and what a pain scale should actually look like.

Why Swimming & Running AREN'T SPORTS Jun 07, 2023

Max has some strong opinions on what constitutes a sport. I could be a team sport, it could be individual sports but he has some specific requirements about the psychology, strategy and subjectiveness. Can a sport have judges? Do you have to play defense? Does it have to happen with an opponent? Here's what competitions, races and difficult activities Max says are NOT SPORTS.

What the CrossFit Semifinals are like May 31, 2023

We were spectators at the 2023 CrossFit Semifinals West in Pasadena, California. And we took part in the Throwdown workout! We got press passes to check out Day 2, both the teams and individuals competition. This is what the experience is like from the vendors to convention floor and beyond.

We Did 2 Beer Miles IN A ROW May 24, 2023

Murph is a popular CrossFit WOD that CrossFitters do on Memorial Day. One of the Fitheads challenged us to do Beer Murph: a Beer Mile, then 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats, then ANOTHER Beer Mile. This is our discussion of how we felt throughout all of the workout... and the morning after.

You're a Sloshy Organ Sack (ft. Greg Hawthorne) May 17, 2023

Greg Hawthorne Jr. Founder of Thorne Training and Therapy and Director of General Performance and Wellness at One Step Away Athletics Greg is a Certified Athletic Trainer who spent nearly a decade working with elite level athletics with the Carolina Panthers, Florida State University, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Detroit Lions, the Rhein Fire in Dusseldorf, Germany, and both Michigan State University and The University of Michigan Athletics. He currently works with the Air Force and Community Athletes. He has implemented Human Performance programs with great success in a variety of populations, ranging from high caliber athletes to the geriatric population. We talk about which athletes are the hardest to train, the space in side our bodies and moving organs around, how important breathing and breath work is during exertion, static stretching, concentric vs eccentric contraction, core work and how to get a snatched waist no seriously.

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How to Drink and Still Stay Fit May 10, 2023

We discuss how to drink alcohol while still staying on your diet. What are the best low calorie alcoholic drinks to not get in the way of you losing weight. Everything from beer to liquor to hard seltzers, how do you make the best choices to stay fit, even when you're drinking?

Use Bio Markers to find Your Weakest Link (ft. Lee Dryburgh of SiPhox) May 03, 2023

Lee Dryburgh is the Chief Evangelist for SiPhox Inc. He approaches health and longevity by combining raw data analytics with a healthy holistic lifestyle. We talk about genetics, philosophy of living longer, supplements, longevity factors, epigenetics, lengthening telomeres, DNA, 23 and me, inflammation, baselines, red wine, snickers, lifting heavy, and why the best sleep of his life is with his dog at his feet.

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Gyms That Are Cults Apr 26, 2023

Fitness niches, famous gyms, types of workouts and sports all have cult-like followings. We talk about different gym cults and what it takes to have a tribe. Which was the first cult? Who does it best? Does keto count as a cult? Thanks for being a part of ours :)

He Created an Alcoholic Protein Shake! (ft. Protochol) Apr 19, 2023

This week we talk with Mitch Clark, President and CEO of Protochol: a spiked protein drink. We talk about starting a business during covid, why protein pairs well with alcohol, the trials and tribulations of finding a brewery that was, well, cool, Jimmy Fallon, and why Pennsylvania is the jewel of the northern eastern ish states!

Worst Gym Horror Stories Apr 12, 2023

These are our gym horror stories. Dealing with gym bros, hygiene problems, noise in the gym, rude people. Working out in public can be tricky. Is dropping weights ok? What about grunting? Don't set off the lunk alarm at Planet Fitness!

ALL IN (ft. Natalie Allport) Apr 05, 2023

Natalie Allport is a former Canadian team & world tour snowboarder, competitive CrossFit athlete, and lifelong creator & entrepreneur. Natalie hosts the ‘ALL IN with Natalie Allport’ podcast, and is a passionate advocate for athlete mental health. We talk about her journey from excelling at one activity to the next, mental health, dealing with injuries and rehab, where to find the best bagels, and of course, COLD EXPOSURE!

How AI Is the Future of Fitness Mar 29, 2023

AI may be programming your workouts very soon. And your schedule. And optimizing for your performance throughout the day. Max and Ali discuss giving AI biofeedback to get more optimization for their minds and bodies. What is fitness in the new artificial intelligence world? Will aesthetics of the human body matter? Do you have to earn your muscles in the metaverse?

How to move well, move fast and move HEAVY (ft. Bret Kelly) Mar 24, 2023

Bret Kelly has spent time as a strength and conditioning coach for the St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis University, the Chicago White Sox, the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding team, and is currently in St. Louis at Exos coaching and working out with NO SHOES ON! His wealth oof knowledge is considerable, and we tlak abotu general strength vs sport specific, rehab vs surgery, kids vs adults, power vs volume, contrast training vs FRENCH contrast training, power phases, knees, flips, kids, half pipe, decks, and most importantly, Cold Showers!

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How a Short Attention Span Destroys Your Fitness Mar 15, 2023

Devices are shortening our attention spans. How much does this effect our fitness? Not just with focus in the gym but wanting to change our workouts. Do we need progressive overload to allow your body to adapt? Class pass has people trying a new workouts every week. Should you stick to a program or focus on muscle confusion? We talk about F45, Barry's Bootcamp, Orange Theory and all those constantly changing workouts that are all the same.

3D Body Scans from Home? (ft. ZOZOFIT) Mar 08, 2023

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Strong Opinions on the CrossFit Open Competition Mar 01, 2023

It's CrossFit Open Competition season 2023! Workouts 23.1, 23.2 and 23.3. The precursor to Regionals and then the CrossFit Games. What are our thoughts on the remote workouts with a global leaderboard to submit your scores? Do we have any strategies? Will we scale?

Over 40 fitness Hacks (ft. Brad Williams) Feb 22, 2023

Brad Williams is a fitness guru, gym owner, and fitness podcaster . His show, Over 40 Fitness Hacks is about Fitness hacks, trends for men and women over 40 by an experienced personal trainer and gym owner. We talk about owning gyms, entrepreneurship, aging, modality, oxygen masks,diet, strength training, cardio, fasting, sodium, potassium, and the spine! "If you're going to suffer, go all the way."

Burn Calories Without Working Out Feb 15, 2023

Burning calories when you're awake but not eating or working out. That's NEAT: Non exercise activity thermogenesis. From fidgeting to your step count, every movement adds up to your total calorie burn for the day. Your basal metabolic rate. Take the stairs! Biking desk perhaps? Sitting is the new smoking. Which is better, one long walk or a bunch of super short walks? We even cover eyesight health and avoiding strain with the 20/20/20 rule!

Are Your Goals Really What You Want? (ft. Captain Taylor Morgan) Feb 08, 2023

"Captain" Taylor Morgan, tells us about his lifestyle coaching to help optimize your habits to a high performance lifestyle. How to set goals that truly align with your values and beliefs. Then how to achieve those goals while still finding time for play.

We're Both Bulking to GAIN WEIGHT Feb 01, 2023

It's BULKING SEASON. We're adding calories and muscle. We're adding weight! Ali has been in a cut all her life trying to stay lean so now she's trying bulking for women. Max is in kind of a reverse diet until he can increase his calories enough, focusing on protein. We talk about our bulking transformation to gain weight with food and hopefully mostly muscle, no fat.

3x Beer Mile World Champion Allison Grace Morgan Jan 25, 2023

Allison Grace Morgan (USA) is the 3x champion and current world record holder for the Beer Mile! We talk about Bend, Oregon, running track and field, chugging strategies, bottles vs cans, and why she can't be stopped ever. Also Bud Light Platinum (6%) is her beer of choice.

What It's Like Having a Personal Trainer Jan 17, 2023

The Total Fitheads both have had personal trainers now. Max just signed up with Caliber Fitness Coaching and Ali's has used Kabuki Strength's one-on-one coaching and the Copilot App. Max is also getting nutrition coaching through the app with his new trainer, tracking macros and calories. We talk about our experience with intake calls, getting matched with a coach, getting form feedback, programming and more!

WE GOT 8 MIN ABS! (ft. Jaime Brenkus) Jan 11, 2023

Jaime will forever be known as the “8 Minute Abs guy" A program he designed that helped millions of people-lose millions of pounds and inches. Jaime has dedicatedhis professional life for the past 30 years on providing systematic approaches to fighting the obesity and weight problems across the nation .In 2021, Jaime co-produced, wrote, and starred in a 13 episode TV series on PBS called, Fit n Delicious. In 2021, Brenkus also wrote the Baby Boomer Booklet offered on Amazon. In 2019, Jaime co-wrote a book with Elaine LaLanne, Jack’s 94 year old wife…If you want to Live, Move (Putting the BOOM back into Boomers !) He’s famous for his ability to take simple, tried-and-true health concepts and deliver them as exciting, consumer-friendly innovations. The 8-Minute workout video series has over 80 million views on YouTube. We LOVE this guy. Count the Catchphrases! https://fitndelicious.com/

The S.M.A.R.T. Way to Achieve Your 2023 Goals Jan 04, 2023

Need some motivation to achieve your goals? Want to know how to set the right goals and reach them? We talk through some strategies for habit formation, goal setting, tracking and achievement. Set the right goals, stick to your systems and reach them in 2023!

We meet Mr. Nootropics! (ft. Mark Effinger) Dec 28, 2022

Mark is the Chief Product Officer for Nootopia, who has created high-performance experiential nutritional supplements that help improve the neurological and overall human performance to near superhuman levels. Also known as Mr. Noots! Mark has always had an interest in neuroscience and after his wife died from a painkiller overdose, he knew he had to create experiential nutritional supplements, so he could help others improve their mental health and reach their highest brain potential. Nootopia is celebrated as a World Renowned Formulator of Nootropics finding ways to make your brain operate at its highest capacity.

Revealing Our 2023 New Years Resolutions Dec 21, 2022

Hello new year 2023! These are out goals and New Year's resolutions. We talk through setting goals, our past failures, creating habits and tracking progress. Everything from meditation to gymnastics to sleep! We make resolutions and create the systems we'll set up to achieve them. Now we need to stay motivated.

Fasting and Accountability (ft. Brian Gryn) Dec 14, 2022

Brian Gryn is a Health and Nutrition coach, author and podcaster from Chicago who specializes in helping middle aged men lose inches around their waist, have more energy, and gain muscle to feel more confident in their own body. We get into the nitty gritty of clean foods, health and nutrition, and how the body can heal itself through moderation and why Max is hungry all the time.

Our Top Fitness Holiday Gift Ideas Dec 07, 2022

Happy Holidays! It's time to buy fitness and health gifts for your whole family. We give our best fitness gift ideas... our gainz gift guide. These are the best gift list ideas for the fitness, health, nutrition and performance addicts in your life.

A Pill that's Better than ADDERALL? (ft. MIKE VAN THIELEN) Nov 30, 2022

Mike Van Thielen is the Medical Director at ClariGenZ Health, an innovative medical company with a new pill providing all the benefits of Adderall without any of the harmful side effects. He is also a treating physician for Boston Neuro Pain and Psych Centers, helping tens of thousands of patients with chronic pain and mental health conditions. Entrepreneur with vast business experience and a proven track record of establishing and developing successful business operations. Dr. Mike owned several anti-aging clinics in central and northeast Florida and was the CEO of an innovative stem cell clinic, treating top athletes including NFL players and heavyweight boxing champions. He is a mentor and coach, helping people regain control of their health.

5 Fitness Tips We're Thankful We Learned Nov 23, 2022

It's Thanksgiving so it's time to be grateful for all the fitness tips, health hacks and longevity insights we've learned over the years. These are our favorite insights on how to stay fit and healthy that we've gathered in our years of our health and fitness journeys. The big things that gave us transformations and leveled up our performance once we learned them!

What you can measure, you can change (ft. Ari Tulla) Nov 16, 2022

Ari Tulla is a San Francisco-based entrepreneur and the co-founder and CEO of Elo smart nutrition service, transforming food from the cause of disease to medicine. We talk about smart nutrition, blood work, finland, fish, diets why most supplements are crap, and how to actually see a noticable change. A Finnish translation for either “life” or “happiness”, we think Elo is an excellent name for a company that helps you turn nutrition into your best medicine. Elo does this by leveraging your personal biometric data to give you precisely calibrated supplement recommendations, underpinned by science and expert guidance.

Our Favorite 5 Fitness Hacks That ACTUALLY WORK Nov 09, 2022

There are lots of health hacks out there. Diet, longevity, sleep... The Fitheads have tried most of them and have found the ones that actually work. These are our favorite fitness hacks that are simple, easy changes you can make that will make a huge difference in your health

Lets get SOUL surgery (ft. Jaime Haas) Nov 02, 2022

Jaime Haas is a "Soul Surgeon" who found herself at 40 years old, single in a series of abusive and unhealthy relationships, still in dead-end jobs with unhealthy and abusive people, and still bringing in friendships that were extremely painful. She turned her life around using a multitude of modalities coupled with divine guidance, using manifestation journaling, and most of all, a killer Skincare Routine! We talk about her method and she convinces us that manifestation is worth a try.

Can You Manifest Your Dreams with Thoughts Oct 26, 2022

Manifesting and "the law of attraction" is a belief that the power of positive thinking can let you think your dreams into reality. We share our beliefs if Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret" book holds some truth or myths. Is goal setting different than envisioning your every desire and different than mental rehearsal? Does thinking big cause chemical changes in your body that will make your dreams real? Are we in the Matrix?

How Many Toxins are Actually in your Body? (ft. Anthony Beven) Oct 19, 2022

Anthony Beven, founder of Detox Day Spa, joins us for a fascinating talk about Toxins - what causes them, where they come from, and what effects they have on our bodies. Anthony is a former bio-tech industry marketing executive and medical practice consultant who received back-to-back HIV and cancer diagnoses in 2016 and 2017. He was left with 23 t-cells, the front-line defender in our white blood cell group, and a low body pH after treatments. Instead of chemo pills, Anthony did his own research, and forged his own path of natural healing through high-quality specialty supplements, plant-based eating, and detox therapies and modalities.

How NOT to Get Sick Oct 12, 2022

The Fitheads have some strategies to avoid getting sick and stay healthy. These are our immune boost tips to fight sickness. From sleep hygiene to supplements, we cover it all so you don't catch any bugs or viruses.

Fix your Chronic Pain (ft. Rick Olderman) Oct 05, 2022

Rick graduated from physical therapy school in 1996. After struggling to help his patients, he realized that standard physical therapy education left him unprepared to truly help people with chronic pain or nagging injuries. Rick realized a fundamental element connecting movement, structure and pain was missing from most disciplines. He has dedicated these past two decades to unravel the secrets about how the body works. Without Medication!

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How Long We Are Going To Live Sep 28, 2022

Lifespan is different than healthspan. Would we want to live forever? Live healthy forever? Max and I go through the top predictors of how long you'll live. From grip strength to getting up with no hands to living with purpose, we compete to see who's going to live longer

How to Fix your Plantar Fasciitis (ft. Alleviate) Sep 21, 2022

Chronic Foot pain is a real pain in the.... Foot. Plantar Fasciitis is inflammation of the thick band of tissue, or fascia, that runs along the bottom of your foot from the heel bone to your toes. Co-founders Rick McMullen and Luke Ferdinands are trying to solve this widespread foot ailment through a combination of new technology, stretching and exercises, and preventative care. We talk about what plantar fasciitis can look like, what causes it, why it's so prevalent recently, and what you can do to prevent it. We also talk about chronic pain cycles, American medicine, marathons, flat feet, running, shoes, joints, heels, arches, toes, and that one song about heads and shoulders and all that other stuff.

How Not to Make People Angry at You in the Gym Sep 14, 2022

Gym etiquette! How do you avoid annoying people, being rude and getting in the way when you're at the gym? What are the rules when you go to a public gym? What are good manners even though they aren't rules? Is it different at a CrossFit box? From headphones to interruptions to cleaning up your weights to wiping down the equipment, the Total Fitheads cover it all. Even when they disagree.

Why You Need Chinese Medicine to Transform Your Fitness (Andy Tsz Chiu Chan) Sep 07, 2022

Andy has a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. Drawing on his master’s degree in exercise science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance. You’ll find hints of traditional Chinese medicine integrated into his training philosophy, where harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance. You can read more on this concept in Andy’s co-authored book Dynamic Balance.

Why Your Water Is Killing You (ft. Victor Sagalovsky // LiteWater) Aug 31, 2022

Victor Sagalovsky is the cofounder and CEO of Litewater Scientific, a producer of super deuterium-depleted light water. We talk about Deuterium, why it's important, and how it's a miracle anti-aging version of water. We talk about how deuterium is a hydrogen isotope, why that matters, mitochondria, Siberia, the major implication for athletics, dry fasts, wet fasts, ice bergs, dilution, reverse osmosis, filters, and how your'e breathing too much. https://www.drinklitewater.com/

Why You Need Mobility in Fitness…and Why We Don't Have It Aug 24, 2022

Whether it's dynamic stretching, static stretching or generally warming up before workouts, the Fitheads suck at mobility. Max is working on touching his toes. Ali can't do a split like she used to. We know we need to do more flexibility training and you probably do, too. Mobility is the one thing everyone needs and the one thing everyone skips.

You Have to Do It Scared (ft. Jess Evans of FightCamp) Aug 17, 2022

ess Evans started boxing and training in Muay Thai in 2012. In 2013, she moved to Australia, and joined Bulldog Gym. Jess won 3 state belts in her 52kg weight division. She’s had nine amateur Muay Thai fights (7-2), 3 amateur boxing fights (2-1), and became a FightCamp Trainer in 2021. She is also USA Boxing Coach certified. We talk about her midwest roots, her incredible fighting journey, skincare, hydration, dancing, society, not blinking when punches are thrown at you, how to make big decisions, doing things you don't like, taking risks, and how she is basically a superhero.

Our Journey with Combat Sports Aug 10, 2022

Max has wrestled a ton. Ali has done Krav Maga and kickboxing. We both think WWE is rad and getting knocked out is terrifying. We talk through our journey doing combat sports, our love of spectating and our goals for the future. We discuss the HIIT physical workout and the exhausting mental workout you get when you go head to head with someone.

The Secret to Fitness is Walking (ft. Beth Bacon) Aug 03, 2022

Beth co-founded Maui Athletics after spending over a decade of her life heavily immersed in the health and fitness industry. As a former two-sport collegiate athlete, Beth found physique competitions a fun and challenging way to satisfy her competitive nature. Coach Beth is a certified nutrition coach, a previous National Level NPC Figure competitor, Regionals Qualifying Crossfit athlete, and is a national record holding Olympic Weightlifter. Beth believes success comes from combining the best of many disciplines: bodybuilding, powerlifting, gymnastics, Olympic weightlifting, and metabolic conditioning. Truly leaving no stone unturned results in being a very well-rounded athlete. In her free time, Beth enjoys cooking, spending time with her husband and dog, reading, and searching Instagram for funny memes. https://mauiathletics.com/

https://mauiathletics.com/

What DETOX We Have Done and WHY Jul 27, 2022

We have done a lot of detoxes. Everything from animal based food to sugar to fasting to water when Max was cutting weight! Theres are the things we've detoxed on, why we wanted to detox and how we did it. We also talk about other detoxes we want to do. Alcohol? Phone screen time? We cover it all.

Glutathione: the actual Fountain of Youth? (ft. Gianco Torres) Jul 20, 2022

Glutathione!

Gianco Torres is an award-winning entrepreneur and immune health expert on a mission to educate others on the power of glutathione, which might be the missing ingredient to super charge your immune system. We talk about a scary health period with his mother, during which conventional medicine failed help. However, she improved dramatically once she started consuming the product! We also talk about the benefits, the science, mitochondria, complimentary medicine, and how to distinguish credible advice from doctors and scientists who are only trying to start a company and make money. And as a bonus, we touch on entrepreneurship! https://linktr.ee/Thisisgianco Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisisgianco Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisgianco LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gian-carlo-torres-5b3910100/

We Try Low Impact Training... Honest Opinion Jul 13, 2022

We tried the LIT Method Strength Machine. Low impact training with a reformer that includes strength bands, battle ropes, a water rower and more. What did we think of the bolt cult? How did we like their 40 minutes of cardio, total body at home remote workouts? How was it streaming the live online classes from their LIT app? One of us even got to go train at their LA studio in person with their founder and trainer, Justin.

Food That Actually Fuels You (ft. Living Prana) Jul 06, 2022

Want to get better at life with me? Subscribe!→https://goo.gl/g94cKA Like it?? Join my team to help me make more→ http://patreon.com/alispagnola On this episode we talk to Ryan Seaman and Brian Murphy, co-founders of Living Prana - Loaded with 10+ nutrient-dense superfoods, adaptogens and functional mushrooms, PranaCakes™ and BrainCakes™ revitalize your body, activate your mind, and optimize your day in the most delicious way! Imagine eating food that actually fuels your body and mind? That's what Ryan and Brian are trying to bring to the world. BrainCakes and Prana Cakes to the rescue. https://www.livingprana.co/

Testing If We Can Get Into Ketosis Jun 29, 2022

We love/hate fasting and always want to get into fat burning mode. The Fitheads are fascinated with metabolic flexibility so this time we do a ketone blood test to see if we're in ketosis. We compare the KetoMojo to ketone test strips. We talk about a low carb keto diet vs. fasting for ketosis. Will Max ever be able to be fueled by fat?

Become a Cyborg Ultrahuman (ft. Mohit Kumar) Jun 22, 2022

Ultrahuman Cyborg, a continuous Metabolic fitness tracker, helps optimize your lifestyle by using a sensor that tracks your glucose in real time. BUT WIAT THERES MORE! It also tracks your keynotes, blood alcohol, gives you nudges when you're crashing, and offers suggestions to maximize your diet and exercise. Mohit Kumar, Founder of UltraHuman joins us for an unbelievable talk about trackers, metabolic health, glucose indicators, and the future of the bio hacking fitness industry.

Foods We Thought Were Healthy but Now AVOID! Jun 15, 2022

The Fitheads have made a lot of diet changes. Some things we thought were good for us turned out to be foods that make you gain weight or make you less healthy. Here are the foods we avoid that used to think were good! Turns out we had a lot of trial and error to find foods that are bad for you.

Ketosis? Just Drink your Ketones! (ft. Michael Brandt HVMN) Jun 08, 2022

Michael Brandt is co-founder and CEO of H.V.M.N.(Health Via Modern Nutrition). He's an avid triathlete and marathoner (2:42 PR) and really loves almond joys. HVMN has created Ketone-IQ: a drinkable ketone designed to be taken daily to support mental clarity, athletic performance, and metabolic health. This drinkable ketone contains no caffeine, no sugar—just clean, natural energy to power your brain and body. So why get into ketosis when you can just drink your keynotes? Listen along to find out!

How to Look Fit on Instagram Jun 01, 2022

These are our tips and trips to look cool on Instagram. Want to look like a fitness model? Like an Instagram influencer? It's all about lighting, angles, posing and cool stunts. We walk you through our best techniques to convince people you're awesome and fit on IG. Plus, we talk about some of our favorite health and fitness creators.

SPIT! What Your Mouth Microbes Say About Your Health (ft. Danny Grannick) May 25, 2022

SPIT! Ok ok, it's more than that but the mouth, and more specifically the oral microbiome is crazy important to your health and overall wellness. Danny Grannick, CEO and co-founder of Bristle Health, talks us through what we can learn from our mouth spit. Bristle Health is a biotech company based in San francisco, California which is developing a home saliva test to detect and analyse the oral microbiome. This will help to identify cavities and gum disease at their earliest stages – and then offer evidence-based recommendations and treatments for helping to prevent them. SPOILERS, that mouthwash commercial where they killed 99.9% of germs and bacteria is actually a TERRIBLE thing for your mouth. But flossing is still good. https://www.bristlehealth.com

How We Get Bigger Arms May 18, 2022

Who doesn't want huge arms coming out of their cutoff sleeves? We walk through our arm workout at home and arm exercises with weights at the gym. We split things up into delts, biceps, triceps, forearms. Even front, lateral and rear delts! Curls, overhead press, tricep kickbacks... we cover it all that gives you bigger arms.

The Brain Sensing Headband: MUSE (ft. Nadia Kumentas) May 12, 2022

Nadia Kumentas is VP of Marketing at Muse: the brain sensing headband. Yes a brain sensing headband... YES A BRAIN SENSING HEADBAND that measures and gives you real-time feedback on your brain activity, heart rate, body movement, and breathing. Through biosignal feedback, the multi-sensor headband helps you create a strong foundation to support your meditation practice, whether you’re a beginner or expert meditator. We get REAL crazy on this one and we talk about sleep brain power, focus, concentration, tracking, measuring, wave lengths, goals, behavioral changes, sunglasses, pro sports, teams, digital sleeping pills, and most importantly MONKS. https://choosemuse.com

How We Build Bigger Glutes May 04, 2022

Glute workouts are very in now. We walk through our butt workout at home and glute exercises with weights at the gym. It starts with glute activation and ends with bigger butts for both men and women. Hip thrusts, squats, deadlifts, bands, cables... we cover it all that covers your rear.

What is your Biological Resilience? (ft. Taylor Sittler of LEVELS) Apr 26, 2022

Taylor Sittler, MD is Head of Research & Development at Levels. A physician and entrepreneur, his career has focused on personalizing medicine, starting companies in genetics and women’s health, including co-founding Color Health where he was Chief Science Officer. He tells us about BIOLOGICAL RESILIENCE. It's a new framing of how we're talking about health, which focuses on being able to respond well to physiological challenges (whether that's a poor night of sleep, overwhelming stress, a virus, or a more serious disease).

Why Fasting is GREAT and TERRIBLE Apr 20, 2022

Ali thinks fasting is fantastic. Max thinks fasting is the worst. We discuss the joys and struggles of all types of fasting. Intermittent fasting, 24 hour fasts every two days, extended fasts. We touch on the hormonal response Ali has tracked on her Levels continuous glucose monitor (CGM), seeing her fasting glucose drop. Fasting can get you great results even if your goal isn't for weight loss. But of course that comes with a price of becoming keto adapted, going through the keto flu and getting metabolically flexible.

How to live 90% longer* (ft. Chris Burres) *if you're a rat Apr 13, 2022

Some may call him a mad scientist but don't let the lab coat fool you! Chris Burres is the owner of SES Research, the first company to deliver carbon nano materials, and MyVitalC, the world's first nano antioxidant. Chris has an extensive background in a diverse range of areas including Mechanical Engineering, Comedy Improv Artist, Oil and Gas Explosives and Competitive Soccer to name a few. He's also the co-host of the most popular internet marketing podcast on iTunes since 2009. When Chris realized a Nobel Prize-Winning chemical tested by NASA had been proven to almost double the lifespan of mammals, he decided to make ESS60 into a household item. He's now on a mission to help people live longer, healthier and pain-free lives one dose at a time. https://www.myvitalc.com/fitheads

How to Drink Alcohol on a Diet Apr 06, 2022

Low calorie alcoholic drinks are all the rage now. Everyone's trying to drink on a diet. We give you our secrets to staying cut while still having liquor, beer, wine and whatever hard seltzers are. Yes, you can stay fit and still party. You don't have to cut out alcohol to lose weight.

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