Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2455 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss how you're never too old to learn or try something new, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/youre-never-too-old-episode-2455 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - You're Never Too Old Gina has gone back to school and is in the middle of mid-terms. (2:00) The requirements have changed since she’s last been in school. They chat about the modern-day challenges at the butcher shop. (7:00) Gina is proud to be finishing what she started, even if it’s a little later in life. (12:30) She shares what made her decide to continue. (13:00) She is done with her limiting beliefs. Nina Teicholz just earned her PhD! (14:30) Her book is . You can find it through the link on Vinnie’s website. Gina asks Vinnie about Longevity Clinics. (18:30) They are highly specialized medical clinics focused on health, wellness, and longevity, often through bio-hacking methods. Some of the things aren’t

Episode 2454 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss companies getting called out, leading by example, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/getting-called-out-episode-2454 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reminiscing & Producing on the Fly The duo starts reminiscing about the early days of the podcast. (2:00) Anna started writing her first cookbook and learned to do her own photography. They chat about the history of “producing on the fly.” They have switched to a different platform, and sound and video have improved. Vinnie has confirmed through a source that he is being shadow-banned. There’s a question about the olive oil in a popular coffee chain beverage. There is a UC Davis study that lists uncut olive oils. (14:30) However, the study is several years old now; as a result, they are not sure how current the list of good olive oil brands is. Anna recommends a deep dive into various brands; any reliable pr

Episode 2453 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dave Feldman back to discuss the cholesterol conundrum with "The Oreo Test," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/cholesterol-conundrum-dave-feldman-episode-2453 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Cholesterol Conundrum Dave is an LMHR (lean mass hyperresponder) and explains what his “protocol” was. (2:30) He explains exactly how his protocol works. The cholesterol that you eat passes through you; however, the cholesterol that travels through your blood is produced by your liver. (7:00) Your body tries to keep a level of homeostasis. There are various opinions regarding cholesterol, but doctors are often required to prescribe statins. (10:00) Dave refers to Nick Norwitz and sample cholesterol levels. They discuss the term “settled science”. (16:00) Scientists should always be prepared to challenge their hypotheses. (19:15) Science depends on replication to confirm. You can donate to hel

Episode 2452 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the benefits of fresh air, plenty of sleep, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/benefits-of-fresh-air-sleep-episode-2452 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Benefits of Fresh Air & Sleep Gina’s been walking a lot now that the heavy rain is done. (3:00) Vinnie loves shooting archery, kayaking, rowing—anything to get outdoors. There are many basic physiological reasons to get outside. (9:00) People from different regions handle things like weather and temperature differently. It’s about perception and what you’re willing to do. He shares a story about a friend who rowed across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge (20:00) The friend explains how he trained for the race. Vinnie explains a “man on the street” series he has seen on Instagram. (23:00) The people he sees in them are all in good shape with various approaches to lifestyle. However

Episode 2451 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review fitness crazes, NSNG® 101 exercises for mobility, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Mobility Exercises and More It’s been quite a while since Vinnie has been in the center aisles of the grocery store and tells the story of what he witnessed. (3:00) Anna is well aware of all the aisles and also knows what it costs to get products on the shelves. Big Food keeps you coming back for more and keeps your addiction to fake foods going strong. Anna recently visited her Dad and stepmom in Alabama. (10:00) People don’t even realize they are addicted until they aren’t (addicted). There is always difficulty in proselytizing to family and friends. Some people know better but still choose fake foods anyway. She tells of a recent sauce demo in Santa Barbara. (18:00) She met a very kind older couple who were at the store to buy all the Snapple—no, really—ALL of the S

Episode 2450 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes retired law enforcement officer Eric Reynolds and they discuss success with keto, creating community, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/creating-community-with-eric-reynolds-episode-2450 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Creating Community Vinnie found Eric on X/Twitter. (2:00) He is a success story with the ketogenic lifestyle and has the nickname “KetoFiveO.” He was a police officer in Florida and shared some experiences while being an officer. (4:00) The stress of his job was adding to his negative health; he reviews his health history and his introduction to keto. (10:30) He’s turned off from medications because of the condition of people he found with pills while on duty. (14:00) Vinnie talks about the black-and-white viewpoints that some doctors have (meaning not very flexible in their approaches). His neck pain and the approach the doctor wanted to take compared to what he found

Episode 2449 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss investing time to exercise and the lesson of "pay now or pay later", and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/pay-now-pay-later-episode-2449 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Pay Now or Pay Later Gina is feeling “soft and succulent” after being cooped up from all the recent California rain. (2:00) Vinnie relays a story from when he moved in CA in 1991. Vinnie recently spoke to someone whose philosophy was a bit different than his when it comes to success & money. (10:00) It's not about "luck," it's about planning and putting in the work and having patience. He relates buying a car to investing in yourself. Gina understands betting on yourself in terms of delayed gratification. (16:30) There’s a social media trend about “treating yourself”--but it all centers around not really delaying gratification. Finances and health are very similar - you need to invest in yourself for t

Episode 2448 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review NSNG® 101 with cardio training for your general health, the benefits of Zone 2 training, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/nsng-101-cardio-training-episode-2448 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - NSNG® 101: Cardio Training Vinnie and Anna have another episode chock full of great information! Grab your pen and paper and take notes if you can! You may need to listen to this one a couple of times! A little chat about the movie “Vision Quest” leads into the topic for today: cardio training. (2:00) The show got a compliment the other day. (5:00) Vinnie is providing as many tools as he can, especially in the VIP group. Anna will be doing a cooking demo in the group soon. Aerobics or Cardio training is your friend. (7:45) Vinnie explains his approach to cardio goals. (10:00) Anna asks Vinnie about his longer hikes and what he takes with him. There are different ways to ma

Episode 2447 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss Big Game food and fake foods, the environment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/02/big-game-food-fake-food-gina-grad-episode-2447 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Big Game Food and Fake Foods Vinnie contemplates the possibility of more NSNG hats. (2:00) He shares a recent conversation he had with neighbors of his. (3:00) They discuss a bit about the changes in the environment and how most of it is from industrialization, yet cows get blamed. (5:30) Fake meats are being pushed, but people aren’t buying them. European countries are putting bans on 3D printed fake meats and frankenfood. (10:00) Then some yummy food talk happens. (12:00) The Super Bowl is coming up, and they share some ideas about both team strategies. (15:00) Gina and Bald Bryan (Bryan Bishop) have a Super Bowl tradition. Vinnie and Gina share some of their favorite game snacks. (23:00) Gina’s air fryer on

Episode 2446 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss the cost of five minutes of fame, "pinching an inch," electric stimulation of the muscles, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=29835178] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS   YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Five Minutes of Fame Get ready for a few moments of country music trivia. (2:00) Vinnie shares his screen with Gina and plays a commercial for the "Special K pinch", from the 1980s. Only 40 years ago, being able to pinch an inch was considered “too fat." (13:00) They chat about other things that reflect a different standard than today. This isn’t meant to shame—it’s merely an observation of the difference in the decades. He reflects upon his recent conversation with Lori Fetrick () regarding “influencers” who have died. (16:00) Unfortunately, sometimes the cost of five minutes of fame is detrimental. Gina asks about a biotech gadget and “health-enhancing apparel” that apparently stimulates your muscles. (20:00) Vinnie a

Dr. Jason Fung speaks with Vinnie Tortorich on today's Angriest Trainer podcast concerning the effects of diet and insulin. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DR. FUNG Kidney specialist  Works often with type 2 diabetics -- biggest cause of kidney nephropathy Type 2 linked closely with obesity  Insulin has negative effects  DONALDSONVILLE People all on tons of meds All have a sugary drink and some awful food in their hands MISUNDERSTANDING OF WEIGHT GAIN Obesity links tons of diseases together Dr. Fung started by asking: What causes obesity? Sugar is the enemy, not calories  When you eat less calories, your energy expenditure (and thus fat/fuel usage) goes down  You simply get hungrier Takes time to lose the weight  Cortisol is a stress hormone -- encourages getting fat Leptin -- produced by fat cells, regulates how much fat is in the body If you have lots of fat, leptin is released and tells your brain to stop gaining more weight When you are quite fat, your body stops responding to leptin  Se

Vinnie Tortorich and cohost Anna Vocino discuss lack of medication, hormones, and NSNG helping people on this Monday episode of the Angriest Trainer podcast. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS vinnie15 DONALDSONVILLE Vinnie's hometown Last time he visited, he commented how many people were overly obese and all were on at least 3 medications There was initially some backlash, now many are NSNG and getting healthier Vinnie is visiting again soon and will do a show with some NSNGers there  LISTENER DEXTER Listener had food, pain, and other problems  Now, he does cardio, eats healthy, and feels way better He supports NSNG and PVC!  AMAZON WINNER OF THE WEEK Andrea Roberts is the winner She bought period underpants that are stain proof through Vinnie's website  She has also been doing NSNG to help her health issues She will win some NSNG/PVC garb  CREATINE  We get creatine from meat Your body also makes it If you start taking creatine, your body stops making it (bad) If you take anabolic hormones, you

Gary Taubes makes a second appearance on the Friday edition of the Angriest Trainer podcast with Vinnie Tortorich. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS GARY TAUBES & HIS MUST-READS Gary is a reporter/journalist (NY Times) and a controversial guy, has done one of the best interviews in this podcast's history Writing another book currently -- so is Vinnie!  Went to Harvard, Stanford, Columbia  Ivy League education definitely affected him  VINNIE'S READING Reads incredibly slowly but comprehends way more than the average person Scientific brain -- he doesn't assume, he knows  Ended up allowing him to not pay attention in class, just read the books NUTRITION WRITING He was doing nutritional pieces for science sections  He looked at evidence and saw whether or not it really was supported Gary wrote a controversial article calling out the nutrition world for saying low fat was bad  Initially was researching what caused the obesity epidemic? Two hypotheses: high fructose corn syrup, shift to low fat d