The Health & Fitness Quiz Show

• Is your goal weight holding you back from a better physique?

• How well do you know your favorite beverages? See if you can pass Chris's hard-to-swallow quiz.

• Overweight or not, do we HAVE to celebrate other people's bodies? We dive into the latest controversy.

• Got a lot of junk to take to the gym? Hear how Chris solved this problem with a weird, new man-bag.

• Dani's backing off the heavy makeup. Hear what she's replacing it with.

Got questions, feedback, or show suggestions? Find Chris on Twitter and Dani on Instagram!

And you can check out the full show notes of this episode and others on the Fit Pants website. 

• Confession time! Did you make any of the health and fitness blunders we made over the past decade?

• What diets ranked worst in 2019?

• What common piece of advice for controlling appetite fails to work for many people, and what foods really control cravings?

• Is doing your laundry making you fat?

• And can you make chicken nuggets at home? We've got the recipe.

For links to the resources and things we discussed on this episode, head over to fitpantspodcast.com.

Find us on social! Give Chris a shout on Twitter and find Dani on the 'Gram.

Other things we mention on the show:

Follow this woman's newsletters. And try this gluten-free panko.

• Are social comparisons always bad and can we actually use them for self-improvement?

• What are the biggest fitness trends predicted for the year ahead?

• According to researchers, what feature of a man's body accounts for 70% of his attractiveness?

• What houseplant does Dani recommend bringing into your home – even if you don't have a green thumb? 

• And what scrumptious drink is Chris loving after dinner?

Those questions answered here... plus a bunch more!

• Is a "fresh start" really that important? We talk about resolution strategies and the best time to start working toward a goal.

• Test your knowledge on meat substitutes and millennials with Dani's quiz!

• Your clothing should not affect your workout... but it likely does. Find out about the science behind this phenomenon.

• Plus hear why your underwear actually has an impact on the "vibes" you're putting out there.

• This week we combined carts for one thing and one thing alone: The NT Loop. We talk about a few ways to use it (there are two – one for hard resistance and one for lighter resistance) but check out these videos on it too!

• The term "evidence based" sure is used a lot these days. But what does that actually mean, and is it anything more than a marketing tactic?

• Have you heard about the weirdest findings in fitness? Take the quiz and see if you can beat Dani.

• A huge proportion of women are reporting that they don't have a satisfying sex life. Here's why we think that is and what their partners can do to turn that around.

• We also talk about the benefits of pour-over coffee and how to make chips in your microwave.

If you have any feedback, topic suggestions, quiz ideas, or questions, find Chris on Twitter and find Dani on Instagram.

• Is willpower really a limited resource? We get into what experts are saying now and why "friction" could be the reason you're not reaching your goals.

• What causes people to quit gyms? What percentage drop out every year? And why do gym owners actually need members to sign up... but not show up? See if you can pass Chris's quiz on this topic!

• The fitness industry is divided. Half think sugar is addictive, the other half believe it's not. We discuss it. What's your take?

• If you've got a grown dog with puppy-energy, you're going to want to hear what's in Dani's cart. Hint: A tired dog is a good dog.

• Chris talks about barefoot training and some super-socks to make it less gross.

Got questions you'd like us to cover on the show or feedback you're wanting to share? Find us on social!

Connect with Dani on the 'gram and Chris on Twitter.

• Transformation pictures are becoming taboo: Is social media being overprotective of people's feelings?

• Extreme diets, prudent diets, and who does best with what?

• Which conversations do experts say we SHOULDN'T be having with our partners?

• What happens to women's hormones after a competition diet? And why are we even getting on stage in the first place?

• What workout toy is making Chris's grip extra strong?

• What fruit is Dani cooking up?

We discuss all that and WAY more!

PS – Got questions for the show? Just ask!

Find Chris on Twitter. And find Dani on Instagram.

• Do you question the advice of a trainer who uses steroids? And how can you play the hell out of the hand you were dealt in life?

• Are older people on the lookout for better partner options? And are younger people really putting off marriage? Take Dani's quiz and see if you can pass it.

• Is bacteria the "puppet master" of our brains? Our conversation about it gets a little gross... as usual.

• Dani likes dairy but has a moral conundrum about happy cows.

• Chris recommends a book for anyone wanting to succeed in the fitness industry.

Got questions you'd like us to cover on the show? Find us on social! Here's Dani's Instagram and Chris's Twitter.

• Why are people REALLY having less sex? We think we know, and there's a way to buck the trend.

• Are psychopathic men attractive to women? One study says so. Here's how to use that info to get more action (without being an actual psychopath).

• What's up with the over-the-top machismo complex? It's just as bad as the soy boy complex. We dig into that and break it down.

• Is perfect technique always a must? One listener wants to know if he should continue doing sets of HIT-style training even after his form has broken down. We've both got advice, but it's not the same.

• What's the most ethical way to get a dog? Rescue. We talk about shelter dogs and reasons to consider a mixed breed.

• What dessert topping is Chris obsessed with? We've got the details.


Got questions you want us to talk about?

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• Why don't guys train their glutes in the gym?

• Why do some women still skip upper body training?

• How well do you know fad diets throughout history?

• If "gymtimidation" is a real thing, how do we combat it?

• What hoodie does Chris recommend for everyone?

• And what hot drink does Dani say is a must for cold weather? Hint: It's not coffee.

All those questions answered and more!