Episode 2595 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino explore the world of trending fitness equipment and wellness gadgets, offering candid insights into what's worth your money and what's pure marketing hype. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/01/fitness-equipment-reality-check-episode-2595 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE -   California Wildfires and Impact Vinnie and Anna discuss the recent wildfires in California, particularly affecting Malibu and the Palisades. Vinnie shares details about the destruction of iconic locations and the challenges facing residents, including construction and rebuilding issues due to strict regulations. (00:09:32) Fitness Equipment Reality Check Anna starts by asking Vinnie his assessment of the balance board and ab roller type equipment trending on social media. The balance board is valuable for maintaining balance, especially as we age. Vinnie says he has personally used similar equipment since 2005, and it's worth the investment if it's a sturdy product. (00:24:33 ) The ab roller is probably the least expensive piece of equipment everyone should have. Vinnie offers his advice on how to use it. It works on your lats, upper chest, and shoulders. It's a versatile tool that's been around since the 1930s or 40s. (00:31:17) The conversation turns to Social Media and demonstrations of equipment that 99.8% of society can't do because these exercises aren't practical for most people. (00:34:26) They continue by delving  into Influencers and the state of  the fitness industry online (00:41:25 ) Anna and Vinnie continue by talking about Red Light Therapy and Infrared Saunas at some length with some facts about Saunas. (00:47:19 ) In Conclusion simple, proven fitness equipment and techniques often outperform trendy, expensive alternatives Anna talks about new offerings for Eat Happy Kitchen and Vinnie gives updates on PVC AND NSNG® FOODS   More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, it's open for a limited time for REGISTRATION! Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available!  You can go to You can order it from . Anna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: