Fitness Confidential

Fitness Confidential

Hosted by: Vinnie Tortorich

Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, the author of the best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose...

Episodes

Angriest Trainer 147: Lonnie Beauchamp and the American DumbAss Association

Vinnie and Anna talk to Lonnie Beauchamp and his journey through type 2 diabetes. Also discussed: the difference between a nutritionist and a dietician, why we need to eat at all if we're fat adapted, and how a quick...
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Angriest Trainer 146: The Al Tarquinio Interview

Vinnie and Anna talk to Al Tarquinio about thyroid cancer, giving up the carbs, defining moments, and the movie Fatso.
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Angriest Trainer 145: CF Industries, How Often to Exercise, The Best Plant Fats

Vinnie and Anna discuss the tragedy at CF Industries in Donaldsonville, how often we should exercise, and what are the best plant fats to eat.
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Angriest Trainer 144: Monsanto, Salt Supplementation, and Obesity Surgery

Vinnie and Anna discuss more of Monsanto's BS business practices, how to supplement your salt/electrolyte intake, more risks of obesity surgery, and some weightlifting Q & A. RIP Harvey Korman, Deacon Jones, and...
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Angriest Trainer 143: The Serena Project, Low-Fat Dairy, and How Much Gear Matters

Vinnie and Anna talk about how belief systems can help or hinder our diet and exercise routines, Serena Scott Thomas, Low-Fat or No-Fat dairy products, and how much nice workout gear matters.
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Angriest Trainer 142: Jimmy Moore Sets The Record Straight

Vinnie and Anna talk to Jimmy Moore about his interview with Dr. McDougall. Check out Jimmy's fantastic podcast, Livin La Vida Low Carb. Fat Slow Triathlete blog by Superfan John Harris. Superfan Krystal Wright does...
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Angriest Trainer 141: Prancercise, Bad Trainers, and the Splenda-Diabetes Study

Vinnie and Anna discuss the glory that is Prancercise, how to spot bad trainers at the gym, and the new study released that proves Splenda raises your blood sugar.
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Angriest Trainer 140: MLMs, Sugar Industry Lies, and The ASU Honeybees

Vinnie and Anna discuss Multi-Level Marketing companies, more lies from the Sugar Industry (article here), and the Alabama State University Honeybees.
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Angriest Trainer 139: Hydration, Mark Bittman, and People Who Think They're Eating Low Carb

Vinnie and Anna discuss how to hydrate and replenish electrolytes for your summer workouts; Mark Bittman's fantastic article in the New York Times, "It's The Sugar, Folks;" and people who think they're eating low...
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Angriest Trainer 138: Statins, Carbs, and Breast Cancer

Vinnie and Anna check in with Mike Tate, discuss statins, counting carbs, Susan G. Komen, and running shoes. Donate to Mike Tate's Beyond Blue Fundraising Page!
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Angriest Trainer 137: The Simba Ugarte Interview

Vinnie and Anna talk to triathlete Superfan Simba Ugarte about blacks in endurance sports, racketeering, Grape Nehi, and Sister Madonna Buder Simba Ugarte
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Angriest Trainer 136: Lapbands, Orthotics & Evil Sugar Cravings

Vinnie and Anna discuss a lapband follow-up, orthotics and running shoes, pre and post workout fueling, and the number one way to get rid of sugar cravings forever. Buy Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar,...
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