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Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jan 26, 2019
- 1 min
HIITCAST ep 53 - What is Fitness?
Have you ever critically thought about what fitness means to you? ...Should that definition be different from person to person, or should exercise scientists and the fitness industry have a unified understanding? Dr. Jenkins, PhD exercise physiologist, wrote an article in the CrossFit Journal (read it here: https://journal.crossfit.com/article/science-jenkins .... for real, READ IT) citing how many exercise science organizations have differing understandings, criteria and def
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jan 19, 2019
- 1 min
HIITCAST 52 - Bruce Pitcher
Bruce Pitcher is an inspirational dude. He lost over 200 lbs, and has taken his insights and experiences and wrote his own book, and became a coach and source of inspiration for so many more. In this episode of HIITCAST, I ask Bruce what weight loss strategies have worked and other strategies that are bogus based on his experiences, what it took/what he had to sacrifice in order to achieve such transformative weight loss, and he inspires us with his explanation of a major key
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Dec 21, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 50 - Christie Charleston, RDN CPT
In this episode, registered dietitian and certified personal trainer Christie Charleston joins me and chats about carb-phobia among endurance athletes, how to identify problematic foods, and about her YouTube channel to educate and entertain! Check her out at https://christiecharleston.com/ Sign up for my Complete Lifestyle program! Support and subscribe to HIITCAST #exercisephysiology #exerciseismedicine #aerobicexercise #exercise #fitness #womensfitness #personaltraining #s
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Nov 30, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 048 - Fitness Trends & New Years Prep
For this episode I'm joined by Rachel Pastor, owner of Fitness Festival Events and her own gym, Lifted, where we enjoy a nice kombucha and discuss the fitness trends we've seen. In preparation for New Years, we discuss the criteria you should look for in finding a good trainer! Follow Rachel on IG @rachel.pastor Follow me on the socials @fitnphys #HIITCAST #fitness #fitnesscenters #liftingweights #weightloss #friends #podcast #newyears #holidays #personaltraining #exercise #y
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Nov 23, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 047 - Little Lyss Fitness!
PhD student, dear friend, and fellow metabolism researcher, Alyssa Olenick joins me on the show! We talk about the greatest supplement on earth - caffeine, and its effect on exercise performance and weight loss, the perception people have on fitness professionals, and her new work and ebook ENDURE, which you should all totally buy! And I shamelessly plug my new course: Stunning Strength: The Science and Application Behind Women's Muscle, which you can enroll in here: https://
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Nov 11, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 46 - Nutrition Philosophies and Online Coaching with Jen Kates
My dear friend Jen joins me on the show and tells us her story, and how she got started as a successful fitness professional!
🤣🤣 We crack up over, and break down myths about counting calories and generalized "ideal weight" expectations in this episode's "Bro Science Bullshit"!
And we chat about nutrition philosophies and common questions, and I shamelessly promote my upcoming course "Stunning Strength: The Strength and Application Behind Women's Muscle" Follow Jen on IG
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Nov 2, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 45 - Mental + Physical Health!
In this episode, I'm joined by friend and fellow online trainer Whitney Raybould, and we talk about how you can cope and handle the stresses of depression and anxiety with the help of exercise. Whitney describes her journey in health and fitness after she had her first child and discovering how postpartum depression is very real, very normal and can totally creep up on you without you even realizing it. Now she specializes in coaching moms understand how pregnancy and postpar
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Oct 19, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 44 - MMA with Sabina Mazo!
I sit down with MMA flyweight champion Sabina Mazo, and we talk about her story becoming a fighter, the challenges of cutting weight, and the discipline of being a champ! Sabina grew up in Columbia and now lives near Huntington Beach, California, where she trains at Kings MMA. She's an amazing fighter and just an overall inspirational athlete! She defends her belt next month in November, so be sure to follow her on the socials and cheer her on! Follow Sabina on Instagram @sab
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Oct 12, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 43 - Online fitness with Tara Laferrara!
For this special episode, I am joined by fitness entrepreneur Tara Laferrara who is blazing some serious trails in online fitness! We chat about the differences between in-person and online fitness, and how she's developed a strong online community with her TL Method! We talk about growing a community and a brand, and share stories about the inevitable trolls that tag along. And for our bro science bullshit segment, we talk about the common questions about women getting bulky
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Sep 28, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 41 - Intermittent fasting with Dr. Sarah Everman, Part 2
Dr. Everman is back for more muscle physiology talk! I am skeptical of justifying intermittent fasting for sports nutrition, and after hearing from Dr. Everman on last week's episode that intermittent fasting is something she enjoys, I knew I had to have her back and find out more! Whether you're for or against IF, you're going to love this scientific discussion and you're going to learn whether or not this is a nutrition strategy for you! Support HIITCAST on Patreon! Join ou
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Sep 14, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 039: Muscle physiology with Dr. Andy Galpin
THIS IS THE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE OF HIITCAST! To celebrate, I go ALL OUT and bring on Dr. Andy Galpin, one of the leading muscle physiology researchers, and we talk about his research in MMA fighters, muscle fiber type bro science, and where things are going in muscle physiology research! Follow Dr. Galpin on Instagram @drandygalpin And if you're seeing this in time, go check out my Instagram for some killer HIITCAST ANNIVERSARY giveaway prizes! Follow me, Dr. Bennion,
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Sep 7, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 038 - Finding balance with carbs
Next week HIITCAST turns 1 and I'll be doing a social media celebration with giveaways, discounts and more! Follow @fitnphys on Instagram and Facebook to participate, and visitwww.fitnphys.training for details! In this special episode, I'm joined by Haley Hughes, MS, RD, CDE, CF-L1 from RDRX Nutrition! Haley recently transitioned from hospital dietetics to her own private practice and we talk about the freedom to create and educate on her terms, we debate ketogenic diets, and
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Aug 31, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 037 - Insights on youth athletics
In this special episode of HIITCAST, I flew down to Phoenix where I met up with Coach Alex to talk all about her expertise in working with youth athletes! We answer direct questions from HIITCAST listeners about resistance training vs growth plates, we chat about the emotional maturity of kids to lift weights, common sports nutrition and supplement questions, and all sorts of other wisdom and insights about working with youth athletes! http://kcspeedandsport.com/performance-c
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Aug 24, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 036 - The value of sports psychology!
In this special episode of HIITCAST, I'm joined by the two coolest people in sports psychology: Dr. Vanessa and Kyler Kercher! Dr. Vanessa Kercher has her PhD in exercise physiology and sports psychology, and Kyle Kercher has his Master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports psychology as well as a whole bunch of personal training, wellness coaching and strength and conditioning certifications! I've known Vanessa since around 2012, and her and Kyle are th
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Aug 12, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 034 - Redefining "fitness"
There's a movement revolution growing, and shifting paradigms across traditional fitness platforms. I sat down with some of the coolest people I know and talked with them about how they're redefining fitness and providing movement workshops in their gym. Follow Ryan and Steph on IG and FB @genfitdenver Follow Dr. Bennion on IG, FB, Twitter & Snapchat @fitnphys THROW SOME DOLLARS AT HIITCAST! BECOME A PATRON! Subscribe to HIITCAST on: iTunes Google Play Stitcher #fitness #fitn
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jul 27, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 032 - Lynnsee Moberg, MS, RD, CSSD
Reach Lynnsee at lynnsee.moberg@gmail.com if you're interested in some of her meal plans! In this episode, Adam and I talk to my good friend Lynnsee, who has her master's degree, RD licensure, and CSSD certification, and works with elite athletes and air force active duty to prepare them for top nutrition. She's mastered the art and science of athletic meal plans so I invited her to the show to ask her how she does it, and her personal criteria for a successful meal plan! She
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jun 22, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 031: Optimal rates of exercise for sustained long-term weight loss
I had the amazing opportunity at the recent ACSM annual conference to hangout with Dr. Danielle Ostendorf and chat about her research regarding the optimal amount, and type of exercise for long-term weight loss! We talk about diabetes, the role of nutrition in weight loss, how amazing it is for long-term success to simply go on daily walks, and motivation strategies for weight loss. It's all golden stuff here! Follow Danielle on Twitter at @Dr_Awesome_Dork Follow me on the so
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jun 15, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 030: Getting kids to exercise!
I was fortunate enough to interview Jimikaye Courtney, MS at this year's ACSM annual meeting and speak with her about the research she conducted and presented on parental involvement and other factors that lead toward physical activity behaviors changes in children ... or in other words: How to get your kids to exercise! Follow Jimikaye on Instagram @jimikaye Follow Dr. Bennion on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Snapchat @fitnphys Subscribe to HIITCAST on iTunes: https://itu
Dr. Trevor Bennion
- Jun 8, 2018
- 1 min
HIITCAST 029: Health risks of sitting ... even if you exercise!
I am joined by my long-time friends from the ACSM Northwest Chapter: Dr. Katie Taylor, Annika Vähk, and my newest friend Emily Dunston! Recorded from the Minneapolis Convention Center during the ACSM 2018 Annual Meeting, I ask them about the research they're presenting, what they've been up to, and the future work coming out of their labs! Annika tells us about her research in skin fold accuracy, and her current work in sports nutrition and college athletes with metabolic syn
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