This week's Addicted to Fitness describes the strength gains wearing a weighted vest can provide. Nick and Shannon explain how a weighted vest can increase the intensity of lower impact exercises like walking and turn bodyweight workouts into legit strength training. They also provide a product review of Shannon's new weighted vest from Henkelion. 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 shares the lesser known benefits of a supplement weightlifters have been taking for decades. Nick and Shannon discuss how recent research suggest that taking creatine monohydrate can improve cognitive function & mental health in addition to helping you gain more strength and muscle mass. 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 a retrospective analysis of the Covid-19 lockdown. In light of the recent 5 year anniversary of the Covid-19 worldwide pandemic, Nick and Shannon discuss how they & society has changed for the better or for the worse, in regards to health and wellness. 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 supplements they take on a regular basis to optimize their health. Nick and Shannon discuss what supplements, vitamins, and tinctures they utilize to address specific deficiencies and mitigate common ailments. 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 maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how sleep is the most important component of your health & wellness routine. They also outline how you can determine the optimal time of day to workout. 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 debates which of the world's two most popular beverages, coffee and green tea, has more health benefits. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon compare the caffeine, antioxidants, and other disease fighting components of green tea and coffee to determine which one is more beneficial. Original air date 08/02/21. 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 maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss how multiple, short workouts throughout the day can be just as beneficial if not more than one contineous session. They also outline their own personal daily mini workout schedule they complete on a regular basis. 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 maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the impact tracking your workouts & logging your meals can have on you reaching or surpassing your goals. They also recommend a few different methods, including their favorite smartphone app, to track your fitness progress. 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 maintain the health & fitness intentions you set at the beginning of the year. Nick and Shannon discuss the importance of allowing your schedule to evolve during different periods of your life, the benefits of multiple, short workouts throughout the day, and the need to be ok with working out at different times of the day. 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 a particular joint that males need to be giving more attention. Nick and Shannon describe why males tend to neglect hip mobility, the detrimental effects of sitting on our hip mobility, the importance of hip mobility to longevity, and share a few moves that both test and improve your hip mobility. 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 lesser know benefits of physical intimacy. Nick and Shannon discuss how a prolonged hug, kiss, or even cuddling can improve your mood, heart health, muscle recovery, and immune system. 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 shares tips on how to maintain your fitness during the cold winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how layering up before you head outside, acquiring a workout buddy/personal trainer, and morning workouts can help you keep your fitness intentions during the coldest & darkest months 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 throwback Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a very unique piece of fitness equipment. Shannon describes the health benefits, usability, and price point of an infrared sauna blanket from HigherDOSE while Nick sweats it out on this old school episode. Original air date 1/3/2022. If you want to learn more about the infrared sauna blanket and other products from HigherDOSE, visit higherdose.com. 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 describes how specific dietary items can help keep illnesses away during the winter months. Nick and Shannon discuss how incorporating food items like berries, dark leafy greens, kimchi, ginger, and more can help your immune system run optimally during the peak of cold & flu season. 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 examines research that links alcohol consumption to cancer risk. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that consuming 2 or less alcoholic drinks per day can still significantly increase your risk of developing 7 specific types of cancer. Shannon also 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.

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 or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program.

This week's Addicted to Fitness features both a look back and a look forward for the hosts of the podcast. Nick and Shannon share their own personal lists of accomplishments for 2024 and their health & fitness intentions for the New Year. Shannon also 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.

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 or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program.

This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you a preview of what topics will be at the forefront of health and wellness in 2023. Nick and Shannon put on their fortune telling hats and predict how weight loss medication accessibility, advancments in women's health, sleep therapy, longevity programs & practices, and more will be at the forefont of the health & wellness field next 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.

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 or contact Shannon if you're interested in learning more about a Chopra Health Program.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness investigates which wellness trends are worth watching in 2023. In preparation for the ATF 2025 health & wellness predictions episode, Nick and Shannon share this old school episode that discusses the recent popularity of weight loss medication, sauna use, and the ever expanding world of supplements. They also compare these trends to the wellness trend predictions they made at the end of 2022. Original air date 9/4/2023. 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 discussion on how healthly habits can help you manage the holiday season. Nick and Shannon describe how they are going to use working out and mindful eating to manage the stress commonly associated with the holiday season. 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 tries to answer an age-old nutritional question. Nick and Shannon discuss how your age, health & fitness goals, and personal digestion can determine if you should eat breakfast or not. They also outline what types and how much of food you should eat to break your fast. 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 this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what resistance training equipment, recovery devices, and fitness trackers 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.

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides mindful eating tips to help you have your pumpkin pie and eat it too. Nick and Shannon provide the calorie content of common Thanksgiving Day foods and explain how eating breakfast, a morning workout, going for seconds, and other methods can help mitigate the caloric damage commonly incurred on this 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.

This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness describes the mental and physical benefits of practicing gratitude during the holiday season. Nick and Shannon discuss their definition of gratitude, the scientific research associated with giving thanks, and how they practice gratitude during the holiday season on this old school episode. Original air date 11/25/2019. 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 discussion on a recent study on the health benefits associated with taking Vitamin D supplements. Nick and Shannon explore the results of a recent meta-analysis that suggests that a specific dose of Vitamin D for certain individuals (e.g. non-Westerners, obese individuals, older adults, etc.) may significantly improve aspects of their cardiometoblic health. The hosts also provide information on how they know and maintain their Vitamin D levels. 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 what happens to our mental & physical health when we turn the clocks back. Nick and Shannon describe how people feel emotionally when they switch to standard time, what effect time change has on our circadian rhythm, and the benefits of morning workouts & intermittent fasting during the Fall and Winter months. The hosts also share their recipe for a less indulgent pumpkin spice latte. 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.