FitSmart

We talk about the fitness equation – there’s no magic formula, and depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, there are a few things to consider.

Fashion is thrown aside as we run through what to wear to the gym, what not to wear, and when not to care. Also, we talk about pushing yourself, and how to avoid injuries.

You want good food, fast, and having the right setup and tools can make all the difference — in this episode, we discuss getting organized in the kitchen.

We discuss how to use fitness information to your advantage – where you get it, how you use it, and dealing with the inevitable inaccuracies. Also, we take a moment to consider the need to dismantle some self-imposed boundaries.

We find inspiration in the positive spirit of the 2012 summer olympics, and we talk about group exercise and Chuck’s recent foray into trying out group bike rides — a surprisingly positive experience.

At first, any change feels like a huge investment. Then at some point, it starts to feel like you can do anything — today! Experience tells us that both of those aren’t the case, so how much change is good? And how quickly should we try to make changes? Also: We share some experiences (good [...]

We take a great listener call asking about the possible benefits of scheduling workouts early in the morning. (Short version: You might increase your overall daily burn, but remember that getting the workout in is more important than scheduling it for optimum burn!) And we take a look at a common article from a popular [...]

If one can learn to control one’s eating, workouts, and even sleep schedule, is it possible to get stress under control as well? We explore the possibility. Chuck offers a final update on his efforts to fix his sleep schedule — and eats some crow about his previously-expressed dislike of running. Finally, we ponder the [...]

We discuss some of the awesome entertainment options available to make those long cardio (and heavy lifting) sessions a little easier to live with, including video (action movies, sitcoms, Top Gear, and documentaries), music (different types for different needs), and podcasts (of course).

Know how a homemade chocolate chip cookie warm out of the oven kicks the crap out of dry, crusty bag cookies? It turns out figuring out your own workouts and diet kicks the crap out of cookie cutter options, too. Also: Chuck updates us on the changes he’s seen from adjusting his sleep schedule and [...]