If you feel like you’re doing everything right and nothing is changing, this episode is for you. Today we break down what a real plateau actually looks like and why most people aren’t truly stuck at all. Habit drift happens quietly, and once you know what to look for, it becomes so much easier to get back on track. We walk you through the exact signs to pay attention to and the small fixes that make progress start moving again. By the end, you’ll know exactly what to adjust and how to get your momentum back without overthinking it.LEGION ATHLETICS CYBER MONDAY SALEBUY-ONE-GET-ONE 75% OFF SITE WIDE!BUY-ONE-GET-ONE 50% OFF PROTEINS!Use code “FSPOD” at checkoutSign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /monthTimestamps:(2:37) Defining a Plateau(10:10) STEP 1: Increase NEAT (Movement)(12:28) STEP 2: Improve Training Intensity and Cardio(19:17) STEP 3: Reassess Calorie Intake(26:12) STEP 4: Metabolic Multiplier Habits(29:10) STEP 5: Implementing Changes(33:23) STEP 6: When to Take a Diet Break or Reverse Diet
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Sitting vs. Smoking, Deadly DST Science, & GLP-1s
In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, it's Microdose Monday, and Tony and Marianna delve into four diverse topics that have grabbed their audience's attention. They start by discussing how neglecting essential activities like lifting weights and walking can be more hazardous than smoking or drinking. Then, they dive into recent concerning findings regarding the effects of daylight savings time on health. Following that, they explore promising new data on how GLP-1 medications might aid in combating alcohol and drug addiction. Before wrapping up, they touch on the impact of changing sleep patterns on overall health and discuss upcoming, exciting developments in the realm of fitness and wellness.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(04:48) Sitting vs. Smoking(13:01) GLP-1s and Alcohol + Drug Addiction(23:47) DST Science
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The 5 Most Misunderstood Topics of Health
Today’s episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People breaks down five of the most misunderstood topics in health and fitness and the myths that refuse to die. Sugar, inflammation, fat loss, cortisol, and seed oils are some of the most talked about topics in the space, yet they’re still widely misunderstood. Marianna and Tony walk through the research, clear up common confusion, and explain what’s real in a way that actually feels approachable. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what truly impacts your health and what tends to get overstated.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(4:53) Inflammation(22:25) Sugar(31:55) Cortisol(43:07) Fat Burning(46:57) Seed Oils
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Training for Strength vs. Size & Skinnytok
Welcome back to Fitness Stuff for Normal People. Today’s episode is a split. First, Marianna and Tony break down what actually separates training for strength from training for size, and how dialing in the right approach can change your progress entirely. Then we move into why “skinny” isn’t the goal, and what real health looks like when you zoom out past aesthetics. Consider this a reset for both your programming and your perspective, so your training reflects what you actually want.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(5:16) Strength vs Size (27:34) Skinny Tok
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The Placebo Effect (It's Not Just In Your Head...)
Your mind can literally change your body just by believing something will work. In this episode Tony and Marianna break down the placebo and nocebo effects and how your thoughts alone can shape pain hormones recovery and performance. They dig into the science in a way that actually makes sense talk through real examples and share how to apply it to your own training and health. Join the Fitness Stuff community for a conversation that will change how you think about what your body is capable of.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!ALL of our complete 12-week training programsBonus episodes every FridayJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(3:58) Placebo(6:35) Nocebo(13:01) How the Placebo Effect Works(28:30) The Nocebo Effect in Action(39:40) Placebo in Action(46:09) Using and Avoiding Placebo and Nocebo Effects
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