The Health & Fitness Quiz Show

• Which common problem makes 20% of women feel drained? And what's making men over 40 so tired these days?

• How does owning a dog affect your sex life and how many people choose their canine companions over their partners?

• Can dinnertime affect your metabolism? We get into the latest research.

• And what workout accessory will build your back and spare your joints? Find out about the Bazooka bar and why we're loving it.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• What muscle-building set and rep schemes do you need to add to your workout? We cover some fun ways to challenge yourself.

• Is it OK to be happy at a time like this? Times are weird and we're not sure what to think anymore... so we asked a therapist.

• What does Therapist, Lisa Mustard have to say about getting your spouse to lift? She's got a lot of info on relationships and fitness.

• What two books do you need to grab right now? One is fiction, the other non-fiction, and you'll love them both.

• And what's the best bread for people who usually avoid bread? It's not grain free but it's pretty damn good.

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• What one single rule can help you reach ANY goal faster? We get into the 100% rule and talk about how to apply it to behaviors and habits.

• Know when the first kettlebell was documented in a dictionary? Know what it actually means? Take this historical fitness quiz and see how you do.

• Is it possible to lower your "body fat set point" without dieting or exercising? Researchers believe their study participants were able to do so with just a weight vest.

•  What's the new sparkling water we're stocking up on? And what fatty stick of meat should you bring with you while traveling? We get into it.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• Do workouts have to be meticulously planned order to be effective? We get into the joys of "training like a hippie" and how to make progress with it.

• Can you pass the naked nutrition quiz? Find out what to eat to have more fun in the sack.

• Do the cosmetically-enhanced faces we see on social media make us more likely to imitate them? One study says yes. We discuss why women are starting to look alike. 

• Is it a good thing to forgive someone immediately? Some psychology researchers are saying no. We discuss the details. 

• Is instant decaf coffee REALLY the abomination it's made out to be? Maybe. But there's a brand we actually like.

• And what's the best dark chocolate for health nuts? You're going to want to try this brand we just discovered.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• Do you need to go on a social media diet? We get into avoiding the outrage loop and the term "phubbing" which means phone snubbing.   

•  What happens when a CrossFit coach competes on Survivor? We talk to Natalie Anderson and find out how she prepared and what it was like living on the "edge of extinction".

• Does having a rock-solid body actually give you a disadvantage in the game? Natalie tells us about the dilemma of fit competitors face.

• Would you lose 25 pounds of muscle for a shot to win a million dollars? Natalie tells us what happens to competitors (and their gains) after a season of semi-starvation.

Find Natalie Anderson on Instagram and watch her in previous seasons of Survivor here! 

• Could progress pictures be exactly what you need to get fired up about your fitness? We get into why they're great for some, but definitely not for everyone.

• Is coffee a miracle drink or a health-wrecker? Take the quiz!

• What's the best way for an ugly guy to score a hot chick – and vice versa? We get into the latest research on couples.

• How the heck can you make boring skinless chicken breast exciting again? Grab the stuff that gives it a crunch.

• And are life coaches worthy of coaching people at life? We found one who seems legit.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• Is there a benefit to getting uncomfortable on purpose? Hear how it launched Chris's career in the late 90's.

• Can you pass our Quiz on blockbuster hits and the famous actors who almost got the leading role? Jeff Bosley crushes this quiz... see if you can beat his score!

• Is the newest Batman going to look scrawny? We get into the recent controversy regarding Robert Pattinson's stance on working out. Hint: He's not into it.

• Are superhero bodies build with super drugs? Hear how actors make such dramatic transformations.

Find and follow Jeff Bosley on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook! And check out his Bosley For Reacher T-shirts.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• Why do people who know just a little about a topic seem the most dogmatic? We get into that and Chris tells the story of being a five-year-old with all the answers.

• What truth-bombs is Nick Tumminello dropping today? Hear what he recommends when it comes to heel-elevated lifting shoes. Plus he joins us for a quiz... and Dani gets schooled!

• What brain building games do you need for your dog... and yourself. We have two recommendations you're going to want to check out.

Follow Nick on Instagram and Facebook and don't forget to check out his apparel too!

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. And you can find Fit Pants on Facebook too!

• What causes people to overeat at night? Check out this theory and see if you agree.

• What non-verbal communication style leads to better relationships and (ironically) more sex? See if you can pass our quiz!

• Does avoiding meat cause mental disorders or are people with mental disorders just drawn to that type of diet? Find out what researchers are saying.

• Want someone else to read to you at night? There's an app for that! This is a must for anyone wanting to hear scripture before they sleep.

• What cooking oil is considered "the new olive oil" these days? Find out now and add it to your kitchen cupboard.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. Or head over to fitpantspodcast.com to leave a comment and see the full show notes!

• What are the perks of training during lockdown? Chris and I get into the benefits of having your fitness routine turned on its head.

• Christian Thibaudeau joins us for a game! See if you can pass our quiz on the most bizarre news stories.

• Is now a good or bad time to start a diet? CT discusses the hormonal impact of food and stress.

• And what are certain activists outraged about now? We discuss a few recent headlines.

Follow Christian Thibaudeau on Instagram and check out his articles on T-Nation.com.

Got questions, comments, ideas, or feedback? Find us on social! Chris is most active on Twitter, Dani's most active on Instagram. And you can find Fit Pants on Facebook too!