All About Fitness

All About Fitness

Author: Pete McCall & Glassbox Media Language: English Episodes: 100
Ever wondered how the right kind of movement can fundamentally change your relationship with getting older? Host Pete McCall, alongside Glassbox Media, digs into that very question on All About Fitness. This isn't about quick fixes or fleeting trends, but a deeper look at the science of sustaining a capable, resilient body through the years. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the researchers and innovators who are actually doing the work, cutting through the noise to discuss what truly makes a difference. You'll hear practical breakdowns on everything from interpreting new fitness studies to the real-world application of emerging equipment, all framed around long-term vitality. The focus here is on evidence-based strategies that address the cumulative effects of time and stress, offering actionable ways to build strength and enhance metabolic health at any stage of life. Tune in for a thoughtful, grounded approach to exercise that prioritizes understanding over hype, helping you make informed choices for your personal fitness journey.
Episodes
Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple, chapt 1, part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:38
Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple was written to help you understand how exercise changes your body and the most effective exercise solutions to help enhance your quality of life. Chapter 1 of Smarter…
Smarter Workouts: The Science of Exercise Made Simple [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:28
Do you want to know how to design your own workout program? Do you want to learn the most effective exercises for your body? Do you want to understand the science of how exercise changes your body? All About Fitness is b…
Chris Hodson - The Origin Story of All About Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:24
What are some tried and true techniques for getting stronger? Is there a difference between big muscle and strong muscle? Why can a shorter person lift more weight than a taller one? This special episode of All About Fit…
Dan Duran - Making a Career Change to Personal Trainer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:05
Do you love going to the gym but dread going to your job? Are you interested in making a career change to help people change their lives? Have you ever thought about becoming a personal trainer but didn't know how? If yo…
Dr. Lee Burton - Functional Strength Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:10:51
The human body is made to move, all of the joint structures and muscle attachments are aligned to allow our muscles to harness energy from gravity while walking. When 4 legged animals are born, they know how to walk almo…
Dr. Craig Heller - Better Fitness Through Sleep [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:41
Sleep, it's something that we all do, but the fact is that we probably do not do enough of it. Sleep is the time when our body repairs itself and should be considered an essential component of a comprehensive fitness pro…
Dr. Bret Contreras - The Glute Guy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:59
Got glutes? Because of its role in controlling human movement, and probably because it's one of the most visible muscles in the human body, people are always interested in learning how to develop a stronger gluteus maxim…
Adam Sedlak - The Business of Making You Sweat [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:51
Mixed-martial arts (MMA) is one of the most physically demanding sports on the planet and the individuals who compete are some of the toughest and fittest people you could ever meet. MMA is associated with unreal levels…
Danielle Friedman - The Hidden History of Women and Fitness [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
From Jazzercise founder Judi Sheppard Misset to five-time CrossFit Champion, Tia-Clair Toomey, women have played a significant role in influencing and promoting popular fitness trends. In her book, Let's Get Physical: Ho…
Bill Hayes - Sweat: A History of Exercise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:27
The proliferation of boutique fitness studios and multi-service health clubs all over the world combined with the popularity of Insta-famous social media fitness stars make it seem like fitness is a recent trend; however…