This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the harmful compounds recently found in a popular lunch item. Nick and Shannon analyze a recent Consumer Reports study that discovered relatively high levels of lead, sodium, and cadmium in Lunchables. They also explain why preparing your own meals from whole ingredients will help parents and non-parents create a healthier relationship with food. 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 throwback Addicted to Fitness contains useful and realistic tips to help you start working on your summer body. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon share nutrition, exercise, and self-care tips that will help you "tighten" up your physical & mental physique before you head outdoors for summer activities. Original air date 4/26/2021. 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 deciphers recent research on the mental health benefits of working with your hands. Nick and Shannon describe how the results of recent studies show that performing activities with your hands like gardening or coloring can improve cognitive function, mood, and overall feelings of satisfaction more so than typing or scrolling on your phone. 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.

Why the United States has a Happiness ProblemThis week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the United States' declining level of happiness. Nick and Shannon breakdown a recent study that states that the United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries due to numerous factors including a lack of social support and interactions amongst individuals under 30 years old. 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 weighs the pros and cons of viral fitness fads. Nick and Shannon analyze viral fitness fads like 75 Hard to determine if they cause more harm than good by prescribing unrealistic goals that do not take pre-existing conditions, daily responsibilities, and/or individual's fitness level into consideration. 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 features a review and taste test of a supposed health beverage. Nick and Shannon outline the health benefits of prebiotics then taste, analyze, and determine if prebiotic sodas are worth spending money on. 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 throwback Addicted to Fitness focuses on a new version of a very popular diet. Nick and Shannon discuss how preliminary research suggests that a Green Mediterranean diet, which includes green tea & more plant protein, offers more cardiovascular and metabolic benefits than the traditional Mediterranean diet on this old school episode. Original air date 3/29/2021. 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 features a conversation on the benefits of specialized athletic training for youth athletes. Nick and Shannon discuss the difference between practice and personal training for youth athletes, what type of exercises youth athletes focus on during personal training sessions, and how the age of the youth athletes dictates how much strength training is included in their personal training. 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 downside of a popular weight loss drug. Nick and Shannon discuss why the popularity of Ozempic for weight loss is causing the drug to be difficult to acquire by individuals with Type 2 diabetes, the potentially dangerous muscle loss side effect the drug causes, and the numerous health & wellness venues that are trying to benefit from the drug's popularity. 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 Addcited to Fitness focuses on a certain genre of fitness that is often overlooked by most people. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between power training and other forms of fitness training (e.g. cardio, strength, balance, etc.), the importance of power training for older individuals, and the at-home test you can due to determine if you're lacking power or not. 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 throwback Addicted to Fitness features a breakdown of online grocery shopping & delivery. Nick and Shannon discuss the good and not so good aspects of doing your grocery shopping online and list the best shopping & delivery services currently available on this old school episode. Original air date 1/4/2021. Let us know how you're doing with your Pre-Holiday Season ATF Fitness Challenge (follow @ettampa on IG) by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Golf Training Systems App or contact Shannon if you're interested in leanring more about a Chopra Health Program

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the recent rise of cancer incidences. Nick and Shannon discuss the possible causes of the rise in cancer incidences, especially among young people, and how early screenings & lifestyle changes could help reduce your chances of developing cancer. 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 celebrates the 400th episode of the podcast. Nick and Shannon toast to 400 episodes by taste testing & reviewing several non-alcholoic mocktails. Nick also re-connects with the original co-host Tyler Knox to reminisce about the early days of 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.

This week's 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. 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 features both a look back and a look forward for the hosts of the podcast. Nick, Shannon, and Ella share their own personal lists of accomplishments for 2023 and their intentions for the New Year. Shannon provides a detailed explaination of the difference between setting intentions and creating resolutions. 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 features a review of a common cold remedy device. Shannon describes how to properly use the neti pot, its potential benefits, and narrates Nick's first experience using the neti pot. This week's podcast also introduces a new member of the Addicted to Fitness team, Ella Burch. 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 episode explores the health benefits of experiencing cold weather. Nick and Shannon discuss the Scandanavian approach to spending more time outside in the cold, napping outside during the winter months, and the physical & mental benefits of cold exposure for adults & kids. 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 discusses why cold symptoms flare up at the end of the day. Nick shares why your own hormones & immune cells intensify cold symptoms at bedtime and why stocking up on zinc supplements, essential oils, and electrolyte drinks during cold season is a good idea. 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 throwback Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what recovery devices, fitness experiences, and hydration tools they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives in this old school episode. Let us know how you're doing with your Pre-Holiday Season ATF Fitness Challenge (follow @ettampa on IG) by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts.

Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (Facebook.com/addictedtofitnesspodcast). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ElementalTampa) and Instagram (www.instagram.com/ettampa/) to participate in free live workouts. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast and send Nick a DM if you're interested in receiving a customized workout plan delivered to you through the Tampa Strength App or contact Shannon if you're interested in leanring more about a Chopra Health Program.

This week's Addicted to Fitness details how you can navigate food choices this holiday season. Nick and Shannon describe how pre-feast workouts, prioritizing healthy eating leading up to a holiday celebration, not skipping meals, and several other tips can help anyone not feel guilty about enjoying goodies this holiday seaon. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges for week 4 of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge. 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 signs and symptoms of burnout. Nick and Shannon provide a definition of this common ailment, physical & mental symptoms associated with this condition, and the importance of calling upon your social support system when dealing with chronic stress. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges for week 3 of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge. 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 explores the science of gratitude. Nick and Shannon discuss the research on how practicing and observing gratitude can improve your mental & physical health. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges for week 2 of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge. 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 introduces a health & fitness challenge the listeners can participate in before the holiday season. Nick and Shannon invite all their listeners to participate in weekly strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges to ensure everyone is in tip top shape for the holidays. 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 features a guided meditation to help those currently experiencing negative energy. Shannon, who is a certified meditation coach, guides the listeners through a meditation that is meant to help those individuals currently feeling emotionally raw due to recent worldwide events into a broadcasters of love & kindness.  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 details a cleanse that one of the hosts completed recently. Shannon describes to Nick, and the listeners, what is included in the Renew & Restrore Detox Kit from the Chopra Foundation, the food she was able to eat during the cleanse, the effect the detox had on her bathroom habits, and the lessons she learned during her experience. 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.