This week's Addicted to Fitness features an interview with a clinical pharmacist specializing in bioidentical hormone therapy and personalized pharmaceutical care Dr. Nayan Patel. Nick and Dr. Patel discuss the misconceptions surrounding hormone replacement therapy, the need for proper hormone testing & dispensing, and the effect stress can have on our hormone levels and overal health. If you'd like to learn more about with Dr. Patel and his companies, visit centraldrugsrx.com and/or aurowellness.com.

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This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you a crash course on one of those most detrimental pollutants humans are currently dealing with. Nicholas and Shannon describe what microplastics are, how we are exposed to them, what they do to our bodies, and how to avoid/get rid of them. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses what changes the new food pyramid suggest Americans make to their daily nutrition. Nicholas and Shannon describe how the new food pyramid emphasizes protein intake and fat from animal sources, while minimizing whole grains and seed oils. They also debate whether or not this food pyramid will mitigate the obesity epidemic. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you insight into what the hosts are working on this year to improve their well being. Nick and Shannon provide a detailed explaination of the difference between setting intentions and creating resolutions and share their personal health & fitness intentions for 2026. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness examines a report that ranks the health of all the states in the U.S. Nick and Shannon discuss how physical, mental, and socioeconomical health factors made New Hampshire and several other New England states the healthiest states while numerous southern states like Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi were ranked at the bottom of the list. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness celebrates a New Year and a HUGE milestone for the podcast. Nick and Shannon predict GLP-1 nutrition products, stress management wearables, further expansion of non-alcoholic options, trainers with AI twins, and more will be the emerging trends in health & fitness in 2026. They also commemorate their 500th episode anniversary by sharing a sneak peek of the unique episodes you can expect to hear this year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness reviews the listeners & hosts favorite episodes of the year and more. Nick and Shannon share the most downloaded episode of the year, which episodes they enjoyed recording the most, and review the accuracy of the health & fitness trends they predicted at the beginning of the year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses a recent FDA action that will help women struggling with hormonal issues. Nick and Shannon describe how the FDA mandated removal of unnecessary warning labels on women's hormone replacement medications will allow more women to thrive during perimenopause and menopause. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what strength training equipment, supplements, recovery devices, and workout app subscriptions they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness gives you the tools you need to start a successful fitness journey. Nick and Shannon discuss how discovering your favorite exercise, food tracking, meal prepping, backup plans, micro workouts, and more will set you up for fitness success this year on this old school episode. Original air date 1/8/2024. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides a gameplan on how to have a healthy & happy Turkey Day. Nick and Shannon describe how making lists, working out before the big meal, limiting alcohol intake, and more can help reduce the physical & mental stress associated with the holiday. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of one of the newest energy drinks on the market. Nick and a special guest co-host describe the taste, nutritional content, the subseqent effect of this drink AND perform a taste test of ZOA Energy Drink live on the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the importance of having a firm handshake. Nick and Shannon discuss how research suggests that individuals who have above average grip strength tend to have more total body strength, less chronic diseases, and live longer. They also provide several different exercises that can help you improve your grip strength. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness defines VO2 Max and outlines why it is so important. Nick and Shannon describe how your fitness tracker & your iPhone can tell you your VO2 Max, the association of low VO2 Max with premature death, and which types of workout can help you improve your VO2 Max. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how working smarter not harder will help you achieve your fitness goals. Nick and Shannon discuss how focusing the majority of your effort/time on the four main tenets of your health & fitness (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management) while avoiding "distractions" often promoted by social media influencers will help you acheive your goals faster. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses how one particular type of exercise can help you in numerous facets of your life. Nick and Shannon describe how prioritizing core training in your workout routine can help you look good, perform better in any sport, and improve your longevity. They also describe several body weight core exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on how our tendency to overreact can have negative impacts on our physical & mental health. Nick and Shannon describe how recent research demonstrated that anger can impair blood vessel function, potentially increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. They also outline suggestions on practices that can help us manage our emotions more efficiently such as meditation and time away from triggering content. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This throwback Addicted to Fitness informs you on the importance of an anti-inflammatory diet. Nick and Shannon discuss what inflammation is, what health issues chronic inflammation can cause, and what foods can increase or decrease inflammation in your body on this old school episode. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Original air date 6/1/2020. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the fourth in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon describe what a digital detox includes and how it can help you be more present which is important this time of year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the third in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss how tracking your food, minimizing the amount of sweetened beverages & alcohol, and planning & preparing your meals will help you clean up your diet so you can enjoy holiday favorites. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the second in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss the benefits of zone zero training and explain why it is extremely appropriate for anyone trying to improve their fitness habits heading into the last quarter of the year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness is the first in a series of episodes that provide tools & tips to help you stay on track with your health and fitness goals as the year comes to an end. Nick and Shannon discuss the need for a fitness refocus as the school year & holidays start to ramp up. They also revisit the health & fitness intentions they set at the beginning of the year to determine if they are on track to achieve them. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the newest diet related social media trend. Nick and Shannon describe how FiberMaxxing, a recent social media trend that involves eating high amounts of fiber, can help with health issues like weight loss, blood sugar control, and gut health but may also cause gastrointestinal discomfort if done improperly. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on a particular muscle that may be as important as your heart when it comes to circulation. Nick and Shannon describe why working your calf muscles can prevent health issues like leg swelling & varicose veins and give you several exercises that will keep your calves a pumping. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness explains why having rituals and routines in the morning can improve your physical & mental well-being. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between rituals and routines, the importance of prepping for morning rituals the night before, and outline their personal morning routines on this old school episode. Original air date 10/26/20. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.