This week's Addicted to Fitness tries to determine if bedtime snacking is ok or not ok. Nick and Shannon describe how your digestive system deals with snacking before bed, the importance of portion control for bedtime snacks, and which healthy snacks are the best option to eat 1-2 hours before bedtime. 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 contains an update from the hosts as they prepare for a hurricane and an old school episode. Nick and Shannon share their upcoming plans to avoid Hurricane Milton and replay an episode from 2017 featuring taste tests & product reviews that they recorded after Hurricane Irma. 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 utilizing certain exercises and food can improve your heart health. Nick and Shannon analyze doctor recommendations, and offer their own suggestions, on nutrition & fitness tactics that can minimize your chances of developing heart related illnesses. 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 health condition that is negatively affected more & more people. Nick and Shannon describe the negative health effects of gluteal amnesia a.k.a. dead butt syndrome, how to determine if you have this condition, and exercises you can do to avoid having a dead butt. 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 the recovery benefits compression boots can provide. Nick and Shannon explain how air compression boots can improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and decrease muscle soreness. They also provide a product review of a pair of air compression boots from Umarmung. 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 newest viral travel trend know as "raw dogging" it. Nick and Shannon explain how this digital detox trend has no sexual connotation then describe how spending time away from digital stimuli, whether on a plane or not, may help your mental health. 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 investigates the recent study that suggests adults age rapidly at two specific ages. Nick and Shannon describe the findings of a recent study that suggests a significant amount of our molecules undergo dramatic changes at ages 44 and 60. They also provide a proactive approach to combat these rapid aging stages with proper exercise, nutrition, recovery, and beneficial mental health practices. 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 episode includes a review of one of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment. Nick jumps on the Peloton cycle in this old school episode and gives the listeners a detailed account of the what type of rides, classes, instructors, and fitness metrics the bike provides to its users. Original air date 8/8/2016. 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 why adding a rest day to your fitness routine is a must. Nick and Shannon discuss why physiologically rest/recovery days are necessry, how much rest you need based on your fitness goals, and what types of exercise/movements can be used as active recovery. 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 goes into detail about how a proper evening routine can facilitate an effective morning routine. Nick and Shannon describe how making time in the evening to clean/organize, practice self-care, and enjoy wind down activities can make your morning wake-up less stressful & more productive. 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 is a special "on the road" episode. Nick and Shannon discuss what preventative methods their taking to keep themselves, and their baby, healthy while traveling for a recent holiday on this old school episode. Original air date 4/9/2018. 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 creating a routine that will help you more increae the quantity and quality of your sleep. Nick and Shannon discuss how reducing engaging stimuli, setting a regular bedtime & wake up schedule, finding your optimal sleep temperature, and practicing mindfulness can help you become a better sleeper. 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 the first topic of the healthy habits they plan on sharing this summer, post meal exercise. Nick and Shannon share the results of a recent journal article that describes the best time, what type, and how long you should exercise after a meal to control your blood sugar. Nick and Shannon also describe what changes they can make to their daily schedule to include this healthy habit. 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 an update on the New Year's intentions the hosts set at the beginning of 2024. Nick and Shannon analyze the status of the intentions they set in January and decide how they have to recalibrate in order to make them a reality before the end 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 everyone's favorite nutrtional trivia game, The Macros Game. The hosts test each other's nutritional knowledge on red, white, and blue foods and discuss the Environmental Working Group's 2018 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen produce lists. 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 the beneficial aspects of two different types of light therapy. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between red light and infrared light therapy, which chronic health conditions these two therapies treat, and the efficacy of these therapies. They also provide a review of a red & infrared light therapy product from UltraLux Health. 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 product review of a caffeine free coffee alternative. Nick and Shannon provide a list of the health benfits of drinking cacao and perform a taste test of Crio Bru Brewed Cacao 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.

This week's episode investigates how a popular food trend may help individuals create healthier eating habits. Nick and Shannon discuss how the swicy (sweet + spicy) food trend is growing popularity and why combining mulitple flavors profiles in your meals can help you eat less, stay fuller longer, and have more food satisfaction. 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 the benefits of exposing kids to peanuts at an early age. Nick and Shannon share the findings from a recent long term study, and their personal experience with their daughter, that suggest that giving babies as young as 4 months old peanut products may help them avoid a peanut allergy as they age. 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 whether or not cannabis products can be a beneficial pre-workout supplement. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that THC and CBD products can have both positive and negative effects when used before a 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 Addicted to Fitness discusses the best way to rid your produce of dirt & bacteria. Nick and Shannon explain why produce washes, soaking your produce, TikTok trends may be causing more harm than good when it comes to cleaning your produce. 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 is focused on optimizing the health of the mothers in our lives. Nick and Shannon discuss the health & fitness lessons their moms bestowed upon them and list several self-care gift ideas that would be perfect for helping mom improve her well being in this old school episode. Original air date 5/2/2022. 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 explains why many Americans are not going to the dentist. Nick and Shannon discuss how the vast majority of Americans know how important going to the dentist is to maintaining dental & overall health. However, the cost of dental care along with the lack of coverage provided by dental insurance is forcing Americans to travel to other countries for their dental care. 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 look back on the healthy activities completed during the hosts wedding anniversary weekend. Nick and Shannon summarize the proven postivie health benefits of having a meaningful relationship with another person AND exercising/spending time in nature. 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.

Women May Need Less Exercise to Boost Longevity Than Men

This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the amount of exercise women and men need to boost their longevity. Nick and Shannon discuss a recent study that suggest that women only need 150 minutes of exercise per week to boost their longevity while men need at least 300 minutes. 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.