Category

Podcast

Podcast
2014-03-26

The Fitt 30: Episode 10 – Taking the Bad with the Good

Welcome to The Fitt 30's tenth episode! We're celebrating this achievement with a special gift for all of you — a 15% discount on all personal training programs! Use the code TF30 at checkout, and thanks for listening! Today, we discuss something that can be vital to your success — coping with unpleasant news, and finding the strength to continue on your path. Whether that news is as severe as Marc's was recently, or you're just having a particularly bad day, there comes a point where you will battle yourself mentally for the strength to keep pushing. Tune in to this episode and learn how to do just that. Subscribe on SoundCloud Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Stitcher  Items Mentioned In This Podcast A special offer for dedicated TF30 listeners! Exciting news regarding FIBO 2014! Discussions on how to make the best of bad situations How Marc and Matt deal with loss Motivation to go out and do the things you have to do  Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Available personal training services (use the code TF30 at checkout) Some articles you might want to take a look at: follow your vision, have a positive outlook, and ignore other's opinions!  Have a question for us? Ask your questions…
Podcast
2014-03-19

The Fitt 30: Episode 09 – Embrace the Haters

Episode 9 of The Fitt 30 will tackle a largely prevalent issue that stands in the way of so many — haters. A hater can be anybody from your friends, family, or just some online troll. But, no matter how you define it, people who try and break down your dreams can be a pain. Tune into this episode and learn how Marc and Matt deal with these nuisances! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud  Items Mentioned In This Podcast Different kinds of haters What to expect Why haters act the way they do How to deal with each situation How to apply these techniques Why you should celebrate your haters!  Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Articles we've written on why you should: follow your vision, have a positive outlook, and ignore other's opinions!  Have a question for us? Ask your questions on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 for a chance to have us cover it in our next episode!
Podcast
2014-03-12

The Fitt 30: Episode 08 – Falsified Fitness

Welcome to episode 8 of The Fitt 30! Today we debunk the top 10 fitness myths that we hear most often! It's time to clear up some of the most common misconceptions in the fitness world — everything from the classic "carbs are evil," to "machines are for toning, free weights are for getting big". Stay tuned! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud  Items Mentioned In This Podcast Fan questions! What's Marc's split like lately? Will Marc be attending FIBO? Top 10 fitness myths, debunked! When bulking, you can eat anything. After all, you're trying to gain weight! If you work your abs, your diet is less important. Carbs are EVIL. Time spent in the gym. More is better, right? Women who lift weights will get huge. Training to failure is the only way to grow your muscle.  Machines are for toning, free weights are for getting big. Your weight is the only real indication of how far you've come. If you're not taking supplements, you're wasting your time. After a certain age, it's useless to try and get in shape. The worst training advice we've ever been given.  Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Articles we've written on cortisol, BCAAs, creatine,…
Podcast
2014-03-05

The Fitt 30: Episode 07 – Windsor’s Karate Kid (with Mark Anthony Santoro)

Episode 7 of The Fitt 30 is now up! In this episode, we sit down with Mark Anthony Santoro, aka Windsor's Karate Kid! We learn everything about his training, diet, accomplishments in the sport (there's no shortage of them), his opinion on professional karate, and what his future looks like, in and out of the gym. You won't want to miss this one! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud  Items Mentioned In This Podcast An in-depth interview with Mark Anthony Santoro How he got started How long he has practiced karate His highest level belt, and greatest accomplishments His personal and professional likes and dislikes on the sport His training methods and diet The role of mentality on his success His advice to those looking to get into karate The role of physical fitness on his life today A fan question regarding a new Team Fitt series!  Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Mark Anthony Santoro's Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and blog! The GQ article Mark mentioned   Mark's follow-up post on his blog  Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode! And if you want Mark Anthony Santoro back on…
Podcast
2014-02-26

Fitt Talk Ep.06 – Getting Leaner, Faster

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Fitt 30, where we discuss a particularly popular topic among, well, pretty much everybody! Being that the summer is only a few months away, everyone's looking for the best way to start leaning out. Tune in right now to find out Marc and Matt's take on how to start getting shredded for summer! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud  Items Mentioned In This Podcast A fan Q&A taken directly from Instagram - find out the hardest workouts Marc and Matt have done to date, and what injuries have incurred! A big milestone for The Fitt 30! When to know it's time to begin a cutting phase An in-depth session about the best way to drop body fat What methods to use How to begin the process (calculating your daily caloric needs with the Harris-Benedict Formula) When to best take each food source (protein, carbs, fat, etc.) How to begin the process (calculating your daily caloric needs with the Harris-Benedict Formula) How to structure your workouts and supplementation use Cardio types, and a different method of training Harris-Benedict Formula to calculate your BMR:                      …
Podcast
2014-02-19

The Fitt 30: Episode 05 – Beyond Supplements (with Sean Kent)

In The Fitt 30's fifth episode, we welcome Beyond Yourself owner Sean Kent to the studio! This will be a particularly informative episode as we dive headfirst into the world of world-class sport supplementation. Get your pads and pens out and be ready to learn some serious stuff about the company, its products, how to get sponsored, and much more! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud   Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Beyond Yourself's website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Articles we wrote on protein, creatine, BCAAs and Test-Alpha. Items Mentioned In This Podcast - An extensive interview with an entrepreneur - Professional view on supplementation - Backstory on the beginnings of Beyond Yourself - The current market in the supplement industry - Startup advice for aspiring business owners - Q&A session with fans Behind the Scenes at the Beyond Yourself Office Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode!
Podcast
2014-02-12

The Fitt 30: Episode 04 – Going Pro (with Chris Gurunlian, IFBB Pro)

We are very excited to have Chris Gurunlian in the fourth episode! We've interview the IFBB Pro and currently Mr. Canada Men's physique about physique competition, preparation, supplementation, his experience and much more! We covered so much in this episode that it's hard to summarize it all! Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud   Links Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Chris' website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Items Mentioned In This Podcast - An in-depth interview with an IFBB Pro - Professional opinion on the use of supplements and specific training - His number-one tip to use in your fitness journey - Chris’ opinion on creatine - HIIT vs. standard cardio - The feeling of being on stage, and the feeling depending on how he placed in competition - The mindset behind someone who has never given up on his goal Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode!
Podcast
2014-02-05

The Fitt 30: Episode 03 – Betting on Yourself

The third episode has Marc and Matt discussing what you need to do in order to finally put yourself out there and reach your goals! Oh, and an awesome reference from The Wolf of Wall Street. Listen on iTunes Listen on Stitcher Listen on SoundCloud Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  An article we wrote on following your vision! The Wolf of Wall Street chest beat Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to get started on your project - How to stay the course - Dealing with haters and naysayers - Anecdotes from Marc and Matt's beginnings in their journey Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode!
Podcast
2014-01-29

The Fitt 30: Episode 02 – A Check-in & Working Hard

Subscribe on iTunes: The Fitt 30 Subscribe on Stitcher: The Fitt 30 Show Notes The Fitt 30 is everything you need to know about health, fitness, and lifestyle, in just thirty minutes. Created by Marc Fitt and Matt Waugh, you're sure to learn a lot, and have a blast doing it! In the second episode, Marc and Matt dish on a new pre-workout, hint at new things coming for Team Fitt, discuss late January habits and the importance of hard work! Link   Marc's Twitter Matt's Twitter  Resolution statistics: http://www.statisticbrain.com/new-years-resolution-statistics/ The article we wrote on habits: https://www.marcfitt.com/habits/ One of our favourite apps: https://lift.do Items Mentioned In This Podcast - The most up-to-date statistics on resolutions - A lesson in the importance of hard work - What to expect when you begin chasing your dream - The effects of taking pre-workout before recording Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode!
Podcast
2014-01-20

The Fitt 30: Episode 01 – New Year, New You

Subscribe on iTunes: The Fitt 30 Subscribe on Stitcher: The Fitt 30 Show Notes The Fitt 30 is everything you need to know about health, fitness, and lifestyle, in just thirty minutes. Created by Marc Fitt and Matt Waugh, you're sure to learn a lot, and have a blast doing it! In this, the first episode, Marc and Matt discuss resolutions, how to make them stick, and how to get rid of the habits weighing you down! Link https://twitter.com/marc_fitt  https://twitter.com/matthewaugh A great article we wrote on Habits: https://www.marcfitt.com/habits/ Items Mentioned In This Podcast - How to break harmful habits and replace them with new ones - How to make sustainable resolutions - Tips on how to get motivated to perform certain tasks - Circle of success Have a question for us? Ask your question on Twitter or Facebook by using #TF30 and we might cover it in our next episode!