Realistic Fitness
Most health and fitness approaches are $!#&ing crazy! Paul and Ian bring a realistic approach for people who are trying to keep their family, work, and free time in balance. Join us for some funny banter, and good discussion, to learn how to make your life a little healthier.
Episodes
November 5, 2019 • 25 mins
Dr. Saranga is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in children and adolescents. The vaping epidemic is a huge problem in the US and certainly with the younger population. There are currently 3.6 million teens reportedly using vaping devices. Paul and Ian discuss why it is so addicting and what parents can do to help their kids stop. What does nicotine do to your brain? What is the underlying cause of addiction? What the ...
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October 30, 2019 • 25 mins
Cupcake is back!!! We have our first official return guest on the show. Max Maxwell comes back for our Halloween special to talk about his idol, now friend, Kane Hodder. Kane is the only stunt actor to have repeat roles as “Jason” in the "Friday the 13th" movie series. Paul and Ian talk about Max’s love for Halloween, his favorite bicep workout, testosterone therapy, and much more. Listen along for great information and man...
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October 23, 2019 • 23 mins
Emily Kyle is a registered Dietician Nutritionist who has self-healed through food and use of CBD products. She now uses that knowledge to help other women through their own struggles with inflammation and anxiety. From cookbooks to her own CBD products, Paul and Ian learn about what foods are inflammatory and how to find the best CBD products to use. What is the difference between CBD and THC? What’s an endocanabinoid system? Are ...
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October 16, 2019 • 28 mins
On this week’s episode Paul and Ian had Seth Ginsberg on the hotline. Seth is the founder of the Creaky Joints community. After being diagnosed with spondyloarthropathy at the age of 13 he knew he needed to create a community to help people like himself. He now leads a network of over 1,500 advocates across 50 states. Listen along as they discuss what approaches you should take (like using the Arthritis Power app) to make your crea...
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October 9, 2019 • 28 mins
On this week’s episode, Paul and Ian had Dr. Ben Reuter on the hotline. Dr. Ben went from a gym teacher, to an athletic trainer, to getting his doctorate in exercise science. His goals in life are to help people do what they want until the day they die. Listen along as they discuss different approaches to health and fitness that applies to everyone young and old. You might even get some free tips on what are the best apps to help l...
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October 2, 2019 • 19 mins
On this weeks episode Paul and Ian had the pleasure of having Dan Koppen in the studio. Dan is a former NFL lineman with the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos. His career includes two Super Bowl Championships, being nominated to the Pro Bowl, and he was an All-Pro as well. Listen along to find out what it’s like to be the center for the best QB to ever play the game. How did he go from a 300+ pound playing weight down to ...
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September 25, 2019 • 27 mins
Tom Holland is one of the leading fitness experts in the world, and is now the Chief Fitness Advisor for the Nautilus brand. Paul and Ian had the pleasure of having him on the podcast to talk about the progression of fitness. Learn what are the best programs to follow for your strength and fitness goals, and how you can utilize Bowflex, and other Nautilus equipment to help you get there. Please follow the show for future interviews...
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September 18, 2019 • 25 mins
Paul found an “interesting” article on the 10 Most Polarizing Fitness Topics and the boys decided to have a discussion about them. Should you be doing static or dynamic stretching? What is a compound exercises, and what the heck is metabolic resistance training?! The answer to these questions and more lie inside this episode.
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September 11, 2019 • 29 mins
Max “Cupcake” Maxwell has gone from law enforcement, to pro-wrestler, to semi-pro football, to now nutrition expert and professional arm wrestler. What does this all add up to? One hell of an episode! Max talks about his journey from 315 lbs, and a chewed bubble gum body, to 245 lbs of lean muscle. Paul and Ian had a great time hearing about his journey and learning what nutritional direction Max recommends for all his clients. Lis...
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September 4, 2019 • 19 mins
Ladies, have you been searching for better orgasms in the bedroom? Men, are you struggling with a limp noodle and want something a little more solid? Turns out all you need is a little more cardio in your life. How much cardio? What type of cardio? Paul and Ian talk with Insider columnist Julia Naftulin about a study that discussed just that. Listen along as they learn how much cardio is needed (not that they personally need it) an...
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August 28, 2019 • 18 mins
This week we dive into the trend of natural movement and the ancient Greek secrets of fitness (hey, who invented the Olympics?). The discussion is fueled by a best-selling book, "Natural Born Heroes", that details how the naturally athletic (and very ballsy) natives of the Greek island of Crete, were able to kidnap a Nazi general and totally f*&k up Hitler’s plans to defeat Russia! So this week it's a little history...
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August 21, 2019 • 25 mins
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a strength coach at a big time Ivy League school? What do they do? How do they take care of all those student athletes? What are the differences between training men and women? Paul and Ian were honored to have Mike Pimentel from Brown University on the Podcast. Mike is the assistance strength coach for Brown and covers swimming, soccer, and many other sports. Listen along as they talk ab...
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August 14, 2019 • 27 mins
Paul invited his personal masseuse, Brenda Richtmeyer, on the show. Brenda is a graduate from the Swedish Institute of Massage in Manhattan and has been practicing massage for 20 years. Listen along as Paul and Ian talk about the different types of massage and how it benefits the body. We also get on the topic of Robert Kraft and how many times Brenda has been propositioned. You might be surprised.
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August 7, 2019 • 22 mins
Laidback fitness sounds like an oxymoron, or...the best workout you could ever have. After interviewing Ryan McGowan, Paul and Ian learned it is the latter. How does someone go from an engineering degree to living his own primal blueprint? Listen along as Paul and Ian learn all about how to “move natural,” and how you can do less in a workout while feeling much better after.
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July 31, 2019 • 28 mins
Is there anything more realistic when it comes to fitness than sex?! We agree, so we were honored to have Gretchen Blycker on the show to talk all about her mindful model of sexual health. Listen along as Paul and Ian learn all about what they have been doing wrong for the past 100 years combined. After listening to this episode you will think it’s a miracle they both have multiple children.
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July 24, 2019 • 25 mins
Shawn Wells is one of the nation’s leading experts in performance nutrition. He isn’t one of those “I eat cake and have a six pack,” type of nutritionist. Shawn was a little husky kid like Ian who decided to turn his body’s health around because he had to. After suffering from chronic fatigue, depression, auto-immune disorder, and many others, Shawn took matters into his own hands. He Biohacked himself and cured all of his own issu...
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July 17, 2019 • 27 mins
MMA is one of the fastest growing sports in the world. Paul and Ian had Danny Savery from Danny Savery BJJ on the show to talk about the difference between MMA, BJJ, Kickboxing, and everything else fighting related. What the hell is a “struggle snuggle?!” You will have to listen to find out.
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July 10, 2019 • 30 mins
This might surprise you but Paul actually does Yoga regularly. He says it's to keep him moving, but we all know its because he loves women in yoga pants. Paul takes classes regularly with Sue from Healthtrax in Darthmouth, MA. Ian and Paul had her in the studio to talk about all the different types of yoga available. We also learn about the 8 limbs of the Yoga practice. Listen along as we learn about how Yoga helps Paul and how...
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July 3, 2019 • 28 mins
Holy BOSU Batman! Paul and Ian were lucky to have the inventor of the BOSU ball on the Realistic Fitness Podcast, David Weck. David has gone from back pain playing football, to a liberal arts degree at Williams, to the inventor of some of the most dynamic fitness tools in the industry.
Listen along as Paul and Ian learn about how the BOSU came about, and how “Pulsers” are changing the way people run. David thinks that the 2hr marat...
Listen along as Paul and Ian learn about how the BOSU came about, and how “Pulsers” are changing the way people run. David thinks that the 2hr marat...
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June 26, 2019 • 25 mins
If you listen to the Realistic Fitness Podcast we hope that you workout once in a while. If you work out at home, what are the 3 best exercises you can do, and why? If you go to the gym, make sure you aren’t the most annoying person there. Paul and Ian talk about the 5 most irritating personalities at the gym. Are you a narcissist, or are you just a creep? Listen along to learn proper gym etiquette and how to workout at home...all ...
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