This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness sheds light on the how plastic consumption is becoming an alarming health concern. Nick and Shannon share tips on how to reduce the alarming amount of plastics humans ingest on a yearly basis and tell you how their fathers influenced our approach to fitness on this old school episode. Original air date 6/17…

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides info on how you can avoid taking sick leave after your travel plans this summer. Nick and Shannon describe how exercise, hydration, supplementation, and cleanliness can minimize the fatigue and illnesses commonly associated with travel. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen…

This week's Addicted to Fitness determines if a specific type of bottled water offers more health benefits than regular tap water. Nick and Shannon describe what alkaline water is, the supposed health benefits, and whether or not you should spend extra money on this type of water. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a li…

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes they best way to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Nick and Shannon discuss the prevelance of skin cancer in the United States, the information your iPhone can give you about sun protection, and what ingredients you should avoid when purchasing your sunscreen. Follow the podcast profile on Insta…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular health metric that you should be calculate on a daily basis. Nick and Shannon discuss the recommeded range for resting heart rate, chronic health conditions associated with elevated resting heart rate, how to lower your resting heart rate, and how & when to calculate your resting heart rate. F…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the impact Mom has on their children's physical fitness. Nick and Shannon share research that suggests that mothers that are more physically have children that are more physically fit. They also discuss how Shannon promotes the importance of exercise to their daughter. Follow the podcast profile on Instagr…

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes a recent incident involving a professional athlete prioritizing their mental health. Nick and Shannon detail how media's treatment of athletes forced tennis pro Naomi Osaka to withdraw from a major tournament due to mental health concerns. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a li…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on how much and the best sources of a very important macronutrient. Nick and Shannon discuss why prioritizing protein is a must for anyone focus on losing weight & maintaining lean mass. They also explain how much protein someone should ingest on a daily basis and share numerous vegetarian and non-vegetarian …

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes the strength gains wearing a weighted vest can provide. Nick and Shannon explain how a weighted vest can increase the intensity of lower impact exercises like walking and turn bodyweight workouts into legit strength training. They also provide a product review of Shannon's new weighted vest from Henkelion. …

This week's Addicted to Fitness shares the lesser known benefits of a supplement weightlifters have been taking for decades. Nick and Shannon discuss how recent research suggest that taking creatine monohydrate can improve cognitive function & mental health in addition to helping you gain more strength and muscle mass. Follow the podcast profile on…

This week's Addicted to Fitness is a retrospective analysis of the Covid-19 lockdown. In light of the recent 5 year anniversary of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Nick and Shannon discuss how they & society has changed for the better or for the worse, in regards to health and wellness. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give i…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the supplements they take on a regular basis to optimize their health. Nick and Shannon discuss what supplements, vitamins, and tinctures they utilize to address specific deficiencies and mitigate common ailments. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what…

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the fourth in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how sleep is the most important component of your health & wellness routine. They also outline how you can determine the optimal time of d…

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness debates which of the world's two most popular beverages, coffee and green tea, has more health benefits. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon compare the caffeine, antioxidants, and other disease fighting components of green tea and coffee to determine which one is more beneficial. Original air date…

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the third in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how multiple, short workouts throughout the day can be just as beneficial if not more than one contineous session. They also outline their …

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the second in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the impact tracking your workouts & logging your meals can have on you reaching or surpassing your goals. They also recommend a few differ…

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the first in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the importance of allowing your schedule to evolve during different periods of your life, the benefits of multiple, short workouts througho…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular joint that males need to be giving more attention. Nick and Shannon describe why males tend to neglect hip mobility, the detrimental effects of sitting on our hip mobility, the importance of hip mobility to longevity, and share a few moves that both test and improve your hip mobility. Follow t…

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a conversation on the lesser know benefits of physical intimacy. Nick and Shannon discuss how a prolonged hug, kiss, or even cuddling can improve your mood, heart health, muscle recovery, and immune system. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you thin…

This week's Addicted to Fitness shares tips on how to maintain your fitness during the cold winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how layering up before you head outside, acquiring a workout buddy/personal trainer, and morning workouts can help you keep your fitness intentions during the coldest & darkest months of the year. Follow the podcast pr…

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a very unique piece of fitness equipment. Shannon describes the health benefits, usability, and price point of an infrared sauna blanket from HigherDOSE while Nick sweats it out on this old school episode. Original air date 1/3/2022. If you want to learn more about the infrared …

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how specific dietary items can help keep illnesses away during the winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how incorporating food items like berries, dark leafy greens, kimchi, ginger, and more can help your immune system run optimally during the peak of cold & flu season. Follow the podcast profile on Inst…

This week's Addicted to Fitness examines research that links alcohol consumption to cancer risk. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that consuming 2 or less alcoholic drinks per day can still significantly increase your risk of developing 7 specific types of cancer. Shannon also provides a detailed explaination of …

This week's Addicted to Fitness features both a look back and a look forward for the hosts of the podcast. Nick and Shannon share their own personal lists of accomplishments for 2024 and their health & fitness intentions for the New Year. Shannon also provides a detailed explaination of the difference between setting intentions and creating resolut…

This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you a preview of what topics will be at the forefront of health and wellness in 2023. Nick and Shannon put on their fortune telling hats and predict how weight loss medication accessibility, advancments in women's health, sleep therapy, longevity programs & practices, and more will be at the forefont of the hea…

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness investigates which wellness trends are worth watching in 2023. In preparation for the ATF 2025 health & wellness predictions episode, Nick and Shannon share this old school episode that discusses the recent popularity of weight loss medication, sauna use, and the ever expanding world of supplements. They al…

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a discussion on how healthly habits can help you manage the holiday season. Nick and Shannon describe how they are going to use working out and mindful eating to manage the stress commonly associated with the holiday season. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us …

This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to answer an age-old nutritional question. Nick and Shannon discuss how your age, health & fitness goals, and personal digestion can determine if you should eat breakfast or not. They also outline what types and how much of food you should eat to break your fast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFP…

This week's Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what resistance training equipment, recovery devices, and fitness trackers they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheAT…

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides mindful eating tips to help you have your pumpkin pie and eat it too. Nick and Shannon provide the calorie content of common Thanksgiving Day foods and explain how eating breakfast, a morning workout, going for seconds, and other methods can help mitigate the caloric damage commonly incurred on this holiday.…

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness describes the mental and physical benefits of practicing gratitude during the holiday season. Nick and Shannon discuss their definition of gratitude, the scientific research associated with giving thanks, and how they practice gratitude during the holiday season on this old school episode. Original air date…

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a discussion on a recent study on the health benefits associated with taking Vitamin D supplements. Nick and Shannon explore the results of a recent meta-analysis that suggests that a specific dose of Vitamin D for certain individuals (e.g. non-Westerners, obese individuals, older adults, etc.) may significa…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on what happens to our mental & physical health when we turn the clocks back. Nick and Shannon describe how people feel emotionally when they switch to standard time, what effect time change has on our circadian rhythm, and the benefits of morning workouts & intermittent fasting during the Fall and Winter mon…

This week's Addicted to Fitness analyzes the nutritional components of a popular seasonal beverage. Nick and Shannon explain how certain components of the pumpkin spice latte (pumpkin, spices, and coffee) have numerous health benefits, but warn that many versions of this seasonal beverage you purchase are extremely high in sugar and fat. The hosts …

This week's Addcited to Fitness describes a health condition that is many U.S. citizens are currently experiencing. Nick and Shannon explain the physical & emotional toll individuals experience when dealing with natural disasters. They also outline the best methods to mitigate the negative side effects of disaster fatigue. Follow the podcast profil…

This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to determine if bedtime snacking is ok or not ok. Nick and Shannon describe how your digestive system deals with snacking before bed, the importance of portion control for bedtime snacks, and which healthy snacks are the best option to eat 1-2 hours before bedtime. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheAT…

This week's Addicted to Fitness contains an update from the hosts as they prepare for a hurricane and an old school episode. Nick and Shannon share their upcoming plans to avoid Hurricane Milton and replay an episode from 2017 featuring taste tests & product reviews that they recorded after Hurricane Irma. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @T…

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how utilizing certain exercises and food can improve your heart health. Nick and Shannon analyze doctor recommendations, and offer their own suggestions, on nutrition & fitness tactics that can minimize your chances of developing heart related illnesses. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcas…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a health condition that is negatively affected more & more people. Nick and Shannon describe the negative health effects of gluteal amnesia a.k.a. dead butt syndrome, how to determine if you have this condition, and exercises you can do to avoid having a dead butt. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @…

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes the recovery benefits compression boots can provide. Nick and Shannon explain how air compression boots can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and decrease muscle soreness. They also provide a product review of a pair of air compression boots from Umarmung. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @Th…

This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the newest viral travel trend know as "raw dogging" it. Nick and Shannon explain how this digital detox trend has no sexual connotation then describe how spending time away from digital stimuli, whether on a plane or not, may help your mental health. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Gi…

This week's Addicted to Fitness investigates the recent study that suggests adults age rapidly at two specific ages. Nick and Shannon describe the findings of a recent study that suggests a significant amount of our molecules undergo dramatic changes at ages 44 and 60. They also provide a proactive approach to combat these rapid aging stages with p…

This week's throwback episode includes a review of one of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment. Nick jumps on the Peloton cycle in this old school episode and gives the listeners a detailed account of the what type of rides, classes, instructors, and fitness metrics the bike provides to its users. Original air date 8/8/2016. Follow the pod…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on why adding a rest day to your fitness routine is a must. Nick and Shannon discuss why physiologically rest/recovery days are necessry, how much rest you need based on your fitness goals, and what types of exercise/movements can be used as active recovery. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodc…

This week's Addicted to Fitness goes into detail about how a proper evening routine can facilitate an effective morning routine. Nick and Shannon describe how making time in the evening to clean/organize, practice self-care, and enjoy wind down activities can make your morning wake-up less stressful & more productive. Follow the podcast profile on …

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness is a special "on the road" episode. Nick and Shannon discuss what preventative methods their taking to keep themselves, and their baby, healthy while traveling for a recent holiday on this old school episode. Original air date 4/9/2018. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a liste…

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on creating a routine that will help you more increae the quantity and quality of your sleep. Nick and Shannon discuss how reducing engaging stimuli, setting a regular bedtime & wake up schedule, finding your optimal sleep temperature, and practicing mindfulness can help you become a better sleeper. Follow th…

This week's Addicted to Fitness introduces the first topic of the healthy habits they plan on sharing this summer, post meal exercise. Nick and Shannon share the results of a recent journal article that describes the best time, what type, and how long you should exercise after a meal to control your blood sugar. Nick and Shannon also describe what …

This week's Addicted to Fitness features an update on the New Year's intentions the hosts set at the beginning of 2024. Nick and Shannon analyze the status of the intentions they set in January and decide how they have to recalibrate in order to make them a reality before the end of the year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. …

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features everyone's favorite nutrtional trivia game, The Macros Game. The hosts test each other's nutritional knowledge on red, white, and blue foods and discuss the Environmental Working Group's 2018 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen produce lists. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it …