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 Addicted to Fitness explores the "No Pain, No Gain" approach to working out. Nick and Shannon explain the difference between being sore and being in pain from working out, the importance of incorporating recovery activities, and knowing when to adjust your workout routine to account for pain. 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.