This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses if the re-establishment of the Presidential Fitness Test will improve children's fitness. Nicholas and Shannon describe their past experiences with the test, what exercises were included in the past version of this fitness test, and potential updates that may help children better understand the importance of physical fitness. 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 includes an in-depth discussion on the nutritional benefits of different nuts. Nick and Shannon share which "nut" has the most protein per serving, the caloric content of different types of nuts, and which nuts they deem as the Top 3 nuts for snacking. 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 a special type of protein powder. Nick and a special guest co-host describe the difference between clear protein powder and traditional protein powder and perform a taste test of SEEQ Clear Protein Powder 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 focuses on the benefits gardening provides to an individual's physical, mental, and communal health. Nick and Shannon describe how community gardens provide opportunties for individuals to burn calories, gain functional strength, connect with nature, create healthier eating habits, and build camaraderie with fellow community members. 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 debates the legitimacy of an annual list that highlights which produce has the highest pesticide residue. Nicholas and Shannon describe how the lack data and negative connotation that the "Dirty Dozen" list has on certain produce may be contributing to Americans not eating the daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. 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 trend of people claiming they worked out to gain online recognition. Nick and Shannon discuss how instant gratification, external validation, and digital incentives are motivating individuals to log/post workouts on exercise based sites like Peloton or Strava. 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 a movement assessment used to predict longevity. Nick discusses the results of a recent longevity study that suggest that individuals who have difficulty with going from standing, to sitting, and back to standing may be more suseptible to dying from natural causes. Nick also performs the movement assessment to determine his longevity score. 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 sheds light on the how plastic consumption is becoming an alarming health concern. Nick and Shannon share tips on how to reduce the alarming amount of plastics humans ingest on a yearly basis and tell you how their fathers influenced our approach to fitness on this old school episode. Original air date 6/17/2019. 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. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.

This week's Addicted to Fitness provides info on how you can avoid taking sick leave after your travel plans this summer. Nick and Shannon describe how exercise, hydration, supplementation, and cleanliness can minimize the fatigue and illnesses commonly associated with travel. 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 determines if a specific type of bottled water offers more health benefits than regular tap water. Nick and Shannon describe what alkaline water is, the supposed health benefits, and whether or not you should spend extra money on this type of water. 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 they best way to protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays. Nick and Shannon discuss the prevelance of skin cancer in the United States, the information your iPhone can give you about sun protection, and what ingredients you should avoid when purchasing your sunscreen. 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 health metric that you should be calculate on a daily basis. Nick and Shannon discuss the recommeded range for resting heart rate, chronic health conditions associated with elevated resting heart rate, how to lower your resting heart rate, and how & when to calculate your resting heart rate. 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 the impact Mom has on their children's physical fitness. Nick and Shannon share research that suggests that mothers that are more physically have children that are more physically fit. They also discuss how Shannon promotes the importance of exercise to their daughter.  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 a recent incident involving a professional athlete prioritizing their mental health. Nick and Shannon detail how media's treatment of athletes forced tennis pro Naomi Osaka to withdraw from a major tournament due to mental health concerns. 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 how much and the best sources of a very important macronutrient. Nick and Shannon discuss why prioritizing protein is a must for anyone focus on losing weight & maintaining lean mass. They also explain how much protein someone should ingest on a daily basis and share numerous vegetarian and non-vegetarian protein sources. 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 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.