Addicted To Fitness Podcast

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 the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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 changes they can make to their daily schedule to include this healthy habit. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

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 a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the beneficial aspects of two different types of light therapy. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between red light and infrared light therapy, which chronic health conditions these two therapies treat, and the efficacy of these therapies. They also provide a review of a red & infrared light therapy product from UltraLux Health. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a caffeine free coffee alternative. Nick and Shannon provide a list of the health benfits of drinking cacao and perform a taste test of Crio Bru Brewed Cacao live on the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's episode investigates how a popular food trend may help individuals create healthier eating habits. Nick and Shannon discuss how the swicy (sweet + spicy) food trend is growing popularity and why combining mulitple flavors profiles in your meals can help you eat less, stay fuller longer, and have more food satisfaction. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the benefits of exposing kids to peanuts at an early age. Nick and Shannon share the findings from a recent long term study, and their personal experience with their daughter, that suggest that giving babies as young as 4 months old peanut products may help them avoid a peanut allergy as they age. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on whether or not cannabis products can be a beneficial pre-workout supplement. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that THC and CBD products can have both positive and negative effects when used before a workout. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the best way to rid your produce of dirt & bacteria. Nick and Shannon explain why produce washes, soaking your produce, TikTok trends may be causing more harm than good when it comes to cleaning your produce. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness is focused on optimizing the health of the mothers in our lives. Nick and Shannon discuss the health & fitness lessons their moms bestowed upon them and list several self-care gift ideas that would be perfect for helping mom improve her well being in this old school episode. Original air date 5/2/2022. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness explains why many Americans are not going to the dentist. Nick and Shannon discuss how the vast majority of Americans know how important going to the dentist is to maintaining dental & overall health. However, the cost of dental care along with the lack of coverage provided by dental insurance is forcing Americans to travel to other countries for their dental care. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a look back on the healthy activities completed during the hosts wedding anniversary weekend. Nick and Shannon summarize the proven postivie health benefits of having a meaningful relationship with another person AND exercising/spending time in nature. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Women May Need Less Exercise to Boost Longevity Than Men

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the amount of exercise women and men need to boost their longevity. Nick and Shannon discuss a recent study that suggest that women only need 150 minutes of exercise per week to boost their longevity while men need at least 300 minutes. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the harmful compounds recently found in a popular lunch item. Nick and Shannon analyze a recent Consumer Reports study that discovered relatively high levels of lead, sodium, and cadmium in Lunchables. They also explain why preparing your own meals from whole ingredients will help parents and non-parents create a healthier relationship with food. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness contains useful and realistic tips to help you start working on your summer body. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon share nutrition, exercise, and self-care tips that will help you "tighten" up your physical & mental physique before you head outdoors for summer activities. Original air date 4/26/2021. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness deciphers recent research on the mental health benefits of working with your hands. Nick and Shannon describe how the results of recent studies show that performing activities with your hands like gardening or coloring can improve cognitive function, mood, and overall feelings of satisfaction more so than typing or scrolling on your phone. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Why the United States has a Happiness ProblemThis week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the United States' declining level of happiness. Nick and Shannon breakdown a recent study that states that the United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries due to numerous factors including a lack of social support and interactions amongst individuals under 30 years old. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness weighs the pros and cons of viral fitness fads. Nick and Shannon analyze viral fitness fads like 75 Hard to determine if they cause more harm than good by prescribing unrealistic goals that do not take pre-existing conditions, daily responsibilities, and/or individual's fitness level into consideration. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a review and taste test of a supposed health beverage. Nick and Shannon outline the health benefits of prebiotics then taste, analyze, and determine if prebiotic sodas are worth spending money on. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.