Making Fitness Funner Podcast: Recent Episodes
William Mitchell
Using science to help you set and hit fitness goals. Giving you motivation and encouragement to make strides to better fitness.
Have you ever wondered if a supplement was worth taking? This week in my series I look at whether collagen lives up to its claims or not.
This week I want to start a series on popular supplements and whether they are worth taking. I am going to start with a rebroadcast of my most popular podcast to date CREATINE!
Is fitness really fun. This week I look at why you might want to embrace the discomfort of exercise.
Is there really a big difference between taking a brisk walk and doing an intense workout as far as the health benefits?
It is widely accepted that exercise is good for your brain but will it protect from getting dementia? This week I look at what the science says.
How do you set SMART goals that will actually motivate you? This week I look at how the right goal can help your fitness level.
Have you ever thought "I know I need to change my habits for my health but I don't know what to do."? This week I start looking at some practical steps you can take to make the changes you need for better health.
Every year when we change to Daylight Savings Time it seems to take forever to get used to the change. This week I look at why that is and how to get over it faster.
Every cell in your body knows what time it is. The way we use food changes throughout the day. Learn how to maximize your metabolic clock.
About half of us will go on some kind of diet this year to try and shed a few pounds. This week I look at what the data says about dieting, what works and what doesn't.
Have you ever thought of the effect pollution could have on your health? This week I look at some environmental contaminants that can effect your health.
Do you ever suffer from joint pain of muscle stiffness? If so it may be something easy to fix. This week I look at some of the causes of joint pain and how to fix it.
Are five servings of fruits/veggies really necessary? How do you actually get five servings per day.
What if there were a medicine that would help with almost all of your physical and mental health issues? Even better, what if it were free and had very few negative side effects? This week I discuss that medicine.
You can figure your hydration by age, sex, urine color, calories eaten, or weight but is there a good rule about how much water to drink?
The most important thing you can do for your health is to get up and move. More important than diet and exercise is everyday movement.
Fitness is not about secret formulas and fad diets it is about consistently doing a few Healthy Habits. This week I tell you how to get started.
It is natural for us to start becoming less mobile after about age thirty five; however, this can be prevented. This week I look at how to stay agile as you age.
Right in the middle of "Sugar Season" I look at the good and bad health effects of sugar consumption and how you can make the best of it for your fitness without being "That Person".
Everyone has heard that we need to drink 8 glasses of water every day but is that what we really need? Also can you drink too much water and if so what will happen?
This week to celebrate Thanksgiving I look at all of the mental and physical benefits of a simple Thank You! I would like to offer a Thank You to everyone who listens to my podcast.
Does Turkey make you sleepy, white meat or dark meat for your health, will you really gain five pounds in one meal? These and other holiday dinner questions answered.
Every day about 80% of us reach for some caffeine. What does it do to our health? Listen as I discuss the health effects of caffeine.
Two reasons people avoid exercise are sore muscles and cramps. This week I look at how to avoid both of them, and if you do have either, how to deal with them.
With cold, flue and even Covid season approaching I wanted to share a few tips for keeping your immune system as strong as possible.
Is walking your favorite exercise but you want something a little more intense. This week I look at ways you can burn more calories on your regular walk.
I heard someone ask "What do I need to lose weight?". I thought that was a good question so I did research and here is the answer.
Would you like to exercise but can't get started? This week I look at some ways to actually get started.
One of the most important things you can do for your health is to get a good night's rest. Yet more than one third of us don't get one. This week I talk about the importance of sleep and how to get better sleep.
Have you ever seen someone who is not aging well? It seems they are not able to enjoy their lives. This week I look at why that happens and how to avoid it.
A listener asked if it was true that morning exercisers lost more weight so I did the research and found out.
We know that sedentary behavior can have a negative impact on our health but what does it do to our overall quality of life? This week I look at how quality of life is affected by sedentary behavior and what to do about it. Bonus: easy weight loss tip!
We hear about good fats and bad fats but what are they really. This week I look at what fats are good for you and how to find them.
The term Inflammation is used frequently but what is it, why is is bad and what can you do about it?
Nobody likes to think about getting injured but it happens. This week I discuss what you need to have on hand to make sure your next accident is not as seriopus as it could be.
As warm, ok hot weather is finally here how can you enjoy the outdoors safely? This week I look at what to do and why.
This week I look at two topics. The first topic is "Are Sauna Suits really good for you?" and the second is looking about recent news about sucralose artificial sweetener.
I think everyone has seen a claim of the secret to good health. It turns out that there really is no secret but here are the guidelines.
Exercise is often hard and you don't see immediate results. We all know we should exercise but we just don't want to. This week I give you some tips on starting and continuing an exercise program.
Do the dehydrated fruit and vegetable drinks live up to their hype? Listen and see what the science says.
For most of us it is not the calories we know we ate that get us in trouble but the ones we didn't know about. This week I look at some tips to stop mindless eating.
You see ads everywhere on how to lose belly fat, arm fat, or thigh fat but can you really target where you want the fat to come from. This week I look at what the science says.
Everyone has heard the dangers of too much sun exposure but what about not enough sun exposure? This week I look at the benefits of sun exposure and how you can get enough but not too much.
Our muscles do more for our health than just help us move. This week I look at some of the health benefits to having more muscle and how you can add muscle at any age.
What if there were a supplement that could greatly improve your physical and mental health? This week I look at one that may do the trick.
Last week I started a list of things you needed to do to live longer other than diet and exercise. This week I finish the list.
Diet and exercise together are the most important things for your fitness but this is a close second.
Have you ever wished you could just sit yourself thin? This week I look at ways to boost your resting metabolism and burn more calories while doing nothing.
Ever wonder why daylight saving time hits you so much harder than just losing an hour of sleep? Well here is the answer and some tips to help you recover faster.
Everyone knows that exercise can improve many areas of your health but do you know how? This week I look at how your muscles talk to the other organs and tell them how healthy you should be.
A few of us like exercise but most people tolerate it. Sometimes you are tempted to just give up, especially if you are not seeing the results you want. This series is going to look at many of the positives of exercise, many of them are not obvious. Additionally I will look at different types of exercise and the benefits each has.
Most of us will experience neck, shoulder, back or knee pain this year. This week I look at how to prevent or relieve these pains the easy way.
Many people think weight lifting is just for bodybuilders but everyone needs it. This week I look at the reasons we all need to pump a little iron.
You start a new diet and things are going well, then you get stuck. No more weight loss. What do you do? Listen and find out!
Just about any diet works the key is finding one that works for you. This week I look at some of the key elements of a successful weight loss plan, as well as some things that sabotage even the best of plans.
As one of the latest nutritional trends carb cycling is gaining popularity, but does it live up to its claims?
The time from Thanksgiving to New Years can be really stressful for many people. This week I loos at some things that will reduce your stress level.
We are bombarded with food from Thanksgiving to New Years and our exercise time is restricted with other commitments. Everyone seems to dread the holiday pounds. This week I give some concrete steps to help you not only avoid gaining but maybe even lose a few pounds this season.
Does it really matter how hard you work out when you exercise? This week I discuss the difference between high and low intensity exercise.
Even though it is not good for you to over eat on a regular basis, what are the effects of a really big Thanksgiving meal?
This week I look at the power of a simple Thank You on your physical and mental health.
There are millions of websites offering to sell you the secret to good health or weight loss. The problem is, many of them are offering either overcomplications or outright untruths. Here is a simple formula for your health, and its free!
You may not be able to judge a book by it's cover but you can judge food by it's label. This week I look at how you can use food labels to make better food choices.
Do you have seasonal allergies and hate the war over the counter medications make you feel. This episode looks at some alternative therapies for your allergies.
Some people say coffee is good for you and others paint a dire picture of coffee. Who is right? Listen to this weeks episode and find out!
Every different color of vegetable and fruit has it's unique nutritional profile. Find out the improvements you can make to your health by eating a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables.
Labor saving devices may have saved us too many calories worth of work. Listen to find out how you can make up the difference without exercising or getting rid of your Roomba.
This week I look at some dietary changes that could lessen your chronic inflammation, and the host of health benefits it can cause.
We have a list of aches, pains, illnesses, and maladies that are most likely the result of chronic inflammation. Even though there several things that can cause this inflammation it is most likely something you ate. I look at the results of chronic inflammation and start looking at some dietary modifications to help.
Here are fifteen ways to help overcome the things that make you resistant to weight loss I mentioned last week.
Have you ever been frustrated by lack of progress when trying to lose weight? These could be some of the reasons.
What is a healthspan? It's basically the length of your healthy life. Listen and find out more.
What if I told you there was a way to reduce your aches and pains, increase your productivity, and even breathe better? Well listen to this and find out how!
In this episode I look at the reasons you should add weight lifting to your exercise. At the end I explain how it is really the fountain of youth.
We all know we should eat 5 servings of fruits/vegetables but most of us don't. Listen to this weeks episode to find out why and how to improve your fruit/vegetable intake.
With so many choices for water how do you know what the best option is? Listen and find out.
Not all stress is bad. You don't need chronic stress but you can benefit from acute bouts of stress. Listen for ideas on how to manage your stress.
You know you need eight hours of sleep but you just can't seem to get it. Here are some tips for getting to sleep better and staying asleep longer.
Many of us look at sleep as a luxury, as something we can skip. If you are someone who thinks sleep is the thing you can cut when your day gets hectic, listen to this before you make a final decision.
You are constantly bombarded by headlines claiming to be the most important thing to do for your health. This simple easy free thing is truly the most important thing for you to do for your health.
Fitness information seems to always be new and changing. How do you know what is best for you? Listen and find out!
Do you believe that everything that tastes good is bad for you? Listen to this weeks episode to learn some healthy and tasty foods.
This one thing is a miracle medicine for both quality and quantity of life. I look at what you need to do to live longer and better.
There are times when we don't feel our best. But when should you really worry about it? This week I look at some of the symptoms you should never ignore.
Have you ever felt guilty for taking a nap in the day? What if I told you that naps were a good thing? Listen and find out.
Sometimes even the simplest things can make a huge difference in our weight. This episode looks at some simple ways to reduce mindless eating and increase healthy eating.
With spring and summer coming and less concealing clothing many of us are wondering how to lose fat and keep it off. Here are some tips.
Most people think that all healthy foods taste bad but this week I look at the health benefits of CHOCOLATE. Be ready to be pleasantly surprised.
This week I look at the health benefits of fiber and how to get more fiber in your diet. I end with a prescription you will most likely enjoy!
This is a replay of my most listened to podcast of 2021! Find out why the time change hits you so much worse that just missing an hour of sleep and what you can do to recover faster.
Many books and websites tell of all of the benefits of drinking 16oz of water when you first wake up. What does the science say? I take a look in this episode.
This simple thing will help you reduce your chance of dying in the next ten years by 50%.
Many of us have fitness trackers but are we using them to their full potential? This episode helps you with some tips on how to better use your tracker to improve your fitness and even make or save money!
I take a look at the next five trends in fitness for 2022 and how they can help you to make your fitness funner.
This week I continue my look at the ACSM top 20 fitness trends for 2022 and how you can benefit from them.
The top 20 fitness trends for 2022 are out! In this episode I start the countdown of the top 20 fitness trends for the year. Check them out! You might get some ideas to help you on your fitness journey.
If you want an easy way to improve your overall fitness level try adding some of these spices to your diet.
How does your body know to make you healthier after you exercise? It seems there is a hormone produced by exercise that stimulates many health responses. Listen to find out more.
Many people set themselves up to fail with their New Year's goals. This episode gives some suggestions for goals that not only you can stick to but that will produce results.
Is there an exercise that can help with everything from heart disease to constipation? Turns out that there is such an exercise and it is something you can and should do! Listen to find out how.
As we age it our minds seem to lose some of their sharpness. Many fear getting dementia. There are several ways to keep your mind as sharp as ever. Listen and find out what you can do.
ys get shorter we can suffer from alack of vitamin D. Learn why that matters and what you can do.
One in five people are using a fitness tracker, but many others find them to be a waste of money. I look at how to get the most out of your tracker.
Did you know that just being Thankful could improve your fitness level. Listen to this episode to find out how.
What does the science say about how much weight we gain during the holidays, why we gain it, and how to limit how much we gain.
During the holiday season it is more important than ever that you take care of yourself. This week I look at some ways to better take care of yourself as the holidays approach.
A March 2020 study compares these three diets and ranks them for weight loss. Check out the results.
What are the benefits of endurance exercise, why is it important and is it better than resistance training?
Have you ever wondered whether cardio or weight lifting was best? Well it really depends on the outcome you want.
With a new study making the headlines about diet soda making people fat I look into the science around how something with no calories could possibly make you fatter.
The third and final part of my fun look ant the personality types and how to use them to motivate you to exercise.
Motivation to exercise works best when tailored to your personality type. This series is a fun look at the different personality types and how to easily figure out yours. Believe it or not the story is true.
This is a quick protocol for foam rolling and stretching that will help almost everyone. It really has helped my shoulder. Really.
Most joint pain has a simple cause. Even better most joint pain has a simple cure! An in depth look at the cause of most joint pain and what to do about it.
There is a reason for many of our aches and pains. It's not just age, and there is something we can do about it. Listen in to find out what.
Making healthy behavior part of your life can seem like such a chore. Here is a great tool to help you add more healthy behaviors to your day.
The reason you get frustrated with your fitness goals may very well be that you ase thinking too big too fast. Try this and see how it works.
What is a good reason to get more active? What are our reasons that we are not more active? What can we do about it? Listen to this series and find out!
Is laughter really the best medicine? What if you don't have anything to laugh about right now? Listen and find out.
We are bombarded with everyone's opinion of what we need to do for our health to the point we are tempted to just give up. However, the key to better health is really quite simple.
Could the reason your diet is not working like it should is you are not eating enough? Believe it or not, this is what the research says!
Part three of the series of "Why do I wake up in the night and ruin my diet" explores the relationship between sleep and food.
If you have been trying to drop a few pounds but it seems you can't seem to succeed this might help.
You eat well all day, you count your calories and your diet is on track; then you wake up in the middle of the night and eat everything you can find. What is the cause of this self destructive behavior? Listen and find out.
We have all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but what does the science say?
You finally have gotten in the habit of exercising and now your foot, knee, shoulder, etc. hurts; how do you maintain your gains?
US News and World Report ranked 39 diets in several categories, what is the best overall? What is the best for weight loss? Listen and find out!
Americans seem to be obsessed with losing weight but should we really be worrying about our fitness level instead? See what the research says.
With warmer temperatures and more time outside we all need to focus on staying hydrated. Also do you really need a sport's drink?
Everyone wants to maintain their independence as they age. This is a practical way to stay out of the reach of the Grim Reaper.
Our bodies were designed to conserve energy and work hard at the same time. Learn why you should overcome the desire to do nothing and get out there and break a sweat.
Most of us experience aches and pains during the day. Sometimes it even makes it hard to sleep. This might just be the answer to your problems.
Have you ever wondered why the change to Daylight Savings Time hits you so much harder than just missing an hour of sleep? Have you wondered what you can do? Listen and find out.
More than half of the population of the US took a multivitamin last year. Do we really need them?
Have you ever looked at your tracker and thought "Did I really burn 437 calories in that workout? Is my heart rate really 155? Do I really only have 4278 steps today?" I did the research on how much you should trust your tracker.
Want to exercise but you hate to hurt? Your joints complain too much? Try these ideas for a lower impact on your body with a high impact on your health.
For most of us its not the big treats like donuts that expand our waistlines its the little ones. This is a way to painlessly burn off those "sneaky" calories!
Most people think they have to exercise long hours to burn enough calories to lose weight. Yet the key to weight loss may just be a NEAT idea.
A spirit of gratitude can obviously help our mental health but what about our physical health. Listen to this message and you most probably be thankful that you did.
We all want the right weight loss pill, diet, or superfood; but one of the best weight loss ideas is right under our noses.
What are some ways to keep from being so sore after a workout? Here are a few proven ideas.
Whether you exercise or not we have all experienced sore muscles. This week we look at what to do about them. What does and does not work.
This is a challenging year for us all. Even in this Holiday season when we are supposed to be merry sometimes it is hard. So here are some tips to increase your joy and your health.
Everyone has heard that we need to drink eight glasses of water every day, but is it really true? This is a look at how much you need to drink for your best health and what fluids are the best for you.
We are bombarded with false statistics about our weight and health. A real look at holiday weight gain and how to combat it and still enjoy yourself.
How does sleep affect your body and what are the consequences of not getting enough sleep. Also more tips on getting a good nights sleep including the one I feel is key.
Find out what goes on in your brain while you sleep and what happens if you don't get enough sleep. Also some tips for getting better sleep.
Every intensity of exercise has it's benefits. I will go over the pro's and con's of each so you can make an informed decision.
We need fats to stay healthy. This explores the amount and types of fat we need each day. Additionally it shows how a cheeseburger can be health food!
Proteins, what are they? What do they do? How much do you need? What are the best ones? Do they help you lose weight?
Learn, why there are NOT really good and bad carbs and about the magic of fiber in your diet beyond being regular.
Have you ever wondered why there was so much conflicting information on nutrition? This episode gives some background into the difficulty's of studying nutrition and introduces what we can agree on.
Exercuses a combination between exercise and excuses, or our excuses for not exercising and how to overcome them
Only 23.2% of Americans get the recommended amount of exercise. This episode looks at why that is and some ways to fix it.
Many people see exercise as a way to lose weight or live longer but are those really the best reasons to exercise?
In this episode I look at my background and credentials that make me qualified to give you guidance on your fitness goals.
In this episode I look at the absolute most important thing you can do to improve your overall fitness, and it is easy.