Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2571 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss upcoming holiday plans while Anna demos a recipe, health and fitness in schools, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/upcoming-holiday-plans-episode-2571 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Upcoming Holiday Plans Karaoke music inspiration. (2:00) Anna is cooking during the show today. (5:00) Anna shares the story of a cranky store clerk. You may want to watch this on YouTube to watch her work some magic. (18:00) She’ll be attending a Friendsgiving this year and she shares her ideas. Vinnie and Serena will be entertaining relatives this year. Vinnie has submitted his name to be considered for RFK’s committee to improve school health and fitness standards. (44:00) He wants to be involved in improving standards. Almost 75% of the U.S. population is out of shape. Now is your chance to get in on the ground floor of this great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen

Episode 2570 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes athlete and business owner Oscar Chalupsky, and they discuss mindset, resilience, "riding the tiger," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/riding-the-tiger-oscar-chalupsky-episode-2570 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Never Surrender Oscar has a new book out, “No Retreat, No Surrender.” (2:00) Its in Vinnie's book club He had a health scare that technically should have ended his life, but he has been fighting it and winning. (5:00) Oscar’s story is a come-from-behind story; they review some of his backstory. (9:00) Apartheid was established in South Africa at the time, which created certain restrictions. (14:00) They discuss Oscar’s competing against Grant Kenny. (15:00) Vinnie asks about Oscar’s entry into the Olympics. (24:00) They chat a bit about Oscar’s personal life. (35:00) He has so many incredible achievements but emphasizes that he works hard and has figured out how

Episode 2569 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss whether government nominees can truly affect change, what we can do, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/what-we-can-do-episode-2569 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - What We Can Do Health and Human Services and various nominees. (3:00) Does it make a difference who oversees the health and nutritional changes? (10:00) Any changes are going to take a long time to establish. But change does need to happen! Big Food is lobbying both sides of the aisle to ensure their business and profits aren’t negatively affected. (17:00) Some general nutrition suggestions from the government aren’t always based on science. (20:00) Is there anything we can do in the “middle” ground, like advocating at schools, etc. (23:00) They talk about various accommodations made around PE class versus during the 1970s and 1980s. (26:00) There’s a balance between being safe and toughening u

Episode 2568 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss traveling, new goals, the TSA, weight loss, how to "reset your jets," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/reset-your-jets-episode-2568 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Reset Your Jets Anna has been traveling and promoting Eat Happy Italian. (2:00) Vinnie has a new plan for workouts next year. (14:00) He wants to put on more muscle. (22:00) They return to discussing Anna’s recent travels. (24:30) They share ideas about going through airports. There are ways to visit with friends or family and still be NSNG®. (30:00) Anna shares a story about the TSA. (33:00) Anna got called a “perp.” Apparently, Vinnie is on “The List,” too. During the Villa Cappelli ad, Anna shares one way to tell if olive oil has been cut with cheap oil. But Villa Cappelli *never* cuts theirs. Anna has dropped some weight. (49:00) She had some medical issues this past year and had to b

Episode 2567 - On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Ben Bocchicchio and Dr. Martin Gibala, discussing maximizing exercise, VO2 Max, HIIT exercise, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/maximizing-exercise-episode-2567 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Maximizing Exercise Vinnie was inspired during a recent trip to Mammoth to try a different approach to his fitness. (2:00) Do what you enjoy, but both strength training and cardio are important. What is the best exercise? (9:00) People conflate performance training with health training. (11:00) Ben recommends HIIT using resistance; there are multiple benefits. Martin explains what VO2 max is and how it’s measured. (16:30) Engaging type 2 muscle fibers (fast twitch) doesn’t need to mean lifting super-heavy. (23:00) It has more to do with the level the person is at. Zone 2 vs Intervals for cardio. (27:00) Mitochondrial formation is different in different types of muscle (29:00) Ho

Episode 2566 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss redirecting goals, knowing when to show up and grow up, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/show-up-and-grow-up-chris-shaffer-episode-2566 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Show Up and Grow Up Chris Shaffer joins Vinnie today. (2:30) Vinnie reminisces about playing football against Dalton Hilliard. It’s an example of how to show up and grow up. (4:00) At Vinnie’s age, his approach to his goals has changed, and he’s hoping others get inspiration from it. Going to Mammoth Lakes while he was in California recently, Vinnie realizes he wants to make adjustments. (18:00) Vinnie is getting better and getting his strength and VO2 max back to where he wants it. He’s getting an early gift of an assault bike. (30:00) The “Carol bike” is intended to maximize your effort in a certain amount of time. (33:00) Vinnie plans to do HIIT twice a week in addition to his Zone 2 t

Episode 2565 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a VIP hat, health habits, the need to be the squeaky wheel, Halloween candy, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/be-the-squeaky-wheel-episode-2565 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Be The Squeaky Wheel Vinnie has an update about the VIP group merch. (2:00) Surprise guest Leona joins the show to discuss what is in the works. They also chat about Anna’s recent book signing. Don’t forget to rate and review Eat Happy Italian! They give an update about Anna’s husband and his gallbladder issues. (16:30) She and Loren had several obstacles, including a fire that affected communications with others. (20:00) Anna had to advocate for him and the treatment he needed by being the squeaky wheel. Health Habits and Halloween Plans Serena joins the show to discuss her and Vinnie’s Halloween candy experiment. (29:00) (This episode was recorded right before Halloween). They discuss

Episode 2564 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss a great opportunity to own equity in Eat Happy Kitchen, the cash-for-candy experiment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/a-great-opportunity-episode-2564 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Great Opportunity Anna makes a special appearance on this Friday’s show. (2:00) They are going to talk a bit about money, in addition to their usual health and fitness. Crowdfunding vs. Equity Crowdfunding. (6:00) Anna explains what her company is offering. (8:00) You can buy equity (shares) in her company as part of her fundraising goals. The goal is to get on more grocery shelves, but the expense of getting into stores is immense. (20:00) Her biggest goal is to be a producer of high-quality, clean-ingredient foods across multiple categories. (22:00) Anna explains a bit about the purchase process through StartEngine. (31:00) Now is your chance to get in on the ground floo

Episode 2563 - On this Wednesday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss resolutions, results, that now is the time to start becoming active, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/now-is-the-time-episode-2563 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Now Is The Time Competition for the nickname “Gran Torino.”(2:00) Updates on one of Vinnie’s resolutions. (4:00) He tries to listen to audiobooks. He will often do zero “life into living” to show solidarity for those he’s trying to help. Each year, he tries to get in 365 hours of aerobics, minimum. Next year, Vinnie might switch up his exercise goals. (9:00) His recent cancer challenge has made him rethink his goals. Vinnie encourages you to start transmuting into your goals now instead of waiting for the new year. (17:00) Time is a construct of humans; any time is a good time to start, so start now. Having resistance to change is a clue to start it now, not to procrastinate. Getting Sta

Episode 2562 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss his interest in fitness at a young age, and Vinnie gives you a "weightlifting 101" and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/weightlifting-101-episode-2562 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Where It Began There’s a chat about music and cowboy boots. (2:00) Vinnie used to love "ski skates." (6:00) A little backstory on Vinnie’s early interest in sports. (9:00) He loved the show "The Wide World of Sports" while growing up in the 1970s and '80s. This is how he got introduced to Jack LaLane. He started mimicking what he was learning. Weightlifting 101 You’ll want to take notes. (27:00) Both aerobic (cardio) and anaerobic (weights) training are important. Only work the muscles you plan on keeping! (29:00) It’s important to balance with both pushing and pulling movements. Compound movement is moving more than one joint at a time. (31:30) Auxiliary exercises are good for

Episode 2561- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes author Andrea Lankford, and they discuss three cases of hikers disappearing into thin air, mountain safety, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/11/into-thin-air-with-andrea-lankford-episode-2561 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Into Thin Air They chat about John Krakauer and trade opinions on his books. (2:00) Andrea is a park ranger, law enforcement, and the author of  . (5:00) She follows three haunting stories of missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail, a trail from Mexico to Canada. (11:00) The Yellow Deli and the Twelve Tribes are active in the region where two of the hikers are missing. There are all kinds of dangers people run into on both PCT and AT (the Appalachian Trail) Dr. Arpad Vass makes outrageous claims that he has devices to help find victims. (21:00) He appears to capitalize on people’s pain. Vinnie hates it when people are taken advantage of. There are two famous races in

Episode 2560—On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss how to stay focused on a goal, vitamin deficiencies, spices, knives, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/stay-focused-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2560 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Stay Focused   Vinnie tells the story of why he got out of the bayou. (2:00) It was inspired by a Sports Illustrated spread. Transmutation happens! Teresa shares a similar story about goals. (9:00) Writing your goals down and placing them where you can see them often can help you stay focused. Spicing Things Up Teresa reads an article stating that most people globally do not get enough of seven important minerals. (13:00) When a food says “fortified” or “enriched,” it means that the vitamin or mineral was added because it doesn’t occur naturally in that food. New research has examined the effects of saffron on people with anxiety. (19:00) They discuss other herbs that can hav

Episode 2559 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss various news regarding some NSNG® fans, provide cardio 101 examples, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/cardio-101-episode-2559 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Sharing Some Fanfare Vinnie received a message from a couple who recently welcomed a baby, and they credit NSNG®. (2:00) They chat about other improvements related to sexual health. They chat about listener Ashley (on Instagram @auntie_nsng), who recently participated in her first powerlifting competition. (10:00) Anna briefly shares issues with Shopify, and as a result, she shares an email she received from Reneé. (13:00) The lesson is that it’s never too late to start and succeed with NSNG®. Vinnie addresses a recent topic in the health and wellness space surrounding Robb Wolf. (15:15) The issue concerns the product LMNT; Dr. Tro has called out an issue he has with it. To avoid the whole issue, take

Episode 2558- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Steve Fields, and they discuss improving health through nutrition, the Metabolic Revolution, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/improving-health-through-nutrition-steve-fields-episode-2558 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Improving Health Through Nutrition Steve is an attorney and has an interesting story. (2:00) Shingrex is the vaccine to fight shingles. Many people have a mild response after having it. Steve, unfortunately, had a horrible systemic reaction to the Shingrex vaccine. This episode is not about vaxing or anti-vaxing; it is Steve’s personal story. (8:00) His body's response to the vaccine affected all his organs and caused pain in his nervous system. With the high level of inflammation, he had developed lupus. (16:00) The journey and his research led him to experiment with nutrition. (18:00) He tried veganism for a year but felt lousy, was losing muscle, and had other issues

Episode 2557 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss an act of kindness, the Mike Rowe podcast, the best veggies, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/an-act-of-kindness-with-teresa-strasser-episode-2557 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - An Act of Kindness Teresa thanks Vinnie for the kind deed he did for her. (2:00) Vinnie explains what a “Rowebie” is. (5:00) The NSNG VIP group is a helpful accountability community. Vinnie hosts group calls twice a month. If you want to join, sign up is currently open at Teresa emphasizes that Vinnie is as kind off the mic as he is on the air. (12:00) They talk about the documentary about the Menendez brothers. (15:00) “Res ipsa loquitur” is a Latin phrase and legal term meaning “the thing speaks for itself.” (16:00) The CDC has ranked vegetables according to nutrient density. (18:00) Cruciferous vegetables are the most nutrient-dense. Watercress ranks the highest. Teresa asks

Episode 2556 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss enjoying the season with the help of this NSNG® Holiday 101 episode, how to handle temptations, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/nsng-holidays-101-episode-2556 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Purpose of NSNG® Vinnie wants to clarify NSNG for newbies. (2:00) The point of NSNG and other low-carb lifestyles is to keep insulin at a healthy level. They should correct several metabolic issues, from weight loss to diabetes. Anna clarifies why she has desserts in her cookbook. (5:30) She makes them with the lowest sugar possible, and they still taste yummy. They are not meant to be frequently eaten, especially if you are still trying to fix your metabolism. She always tries to give a great range of recipes for people to try. (6:00) However, she knows people like to have something to celebrate with, and her desserts are great go-tos! Vinnie went up to Washington,

Episode 2555- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes financial guru Ken Coleman, and they discuss success, having conviction, how the heart doesn't lie, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=33507902] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Conviction and Confidence Ken Coleman is here to talk about his latest book which is related to career but has principles that you can apply to health. (2:00) His latest book is "." Vinnie shares his approach to money.  They discuss the importance of books such as “," available in Vinnie's Book Club. The way you see the world makes a difference. Avoid a victim mindset. They discuss stoicism. (14:30) Be selective about whom you share your time with. (19:00) Your conviction determines your success. (22:00) The Heart Doesn't Lie Ken shares some of his personal success stories. (27:30) He looked at all of his options and came to a decision. (31:00) If you do what you do best and enjoy it, you live purposefully and who you are wired t

Episode 2554 - On this Wednesday show, Vinnie Tortorich and guest Teresa Strasser discuss weight gain, the carb-loading myth, the need to decide what's important, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/decide-whats-important-episode-2554 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Decide What's Important Teresa is still getting to know Vinnie and learning the conch shell’s history; she has questions. (3:00) She asks about his genetics and his brothers. Vinnie shares what happened that made him pay closer attention to his health. (16:30) Gaining weight can happen so slowly, like a frog in boiling water. When Vinnie realized how overweight he had gotten, he decided to “end it right here.” The Carb-loading Myth He discusses carb loading and what he learned. (27:00) Vinnie realized the bad advice that had been given about nutrition and weight loss over the years. The trend of “carb loading” came from the book “Eat to Win.” (32:30) It emphasized the high-carb, l

Episode 2553 - On this Monday's show, Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Eat Happy Italian, how to experiment to discover what things hinder you, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/experiment-to-discover-episode-2553 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Experiment to Discover Vinnie shares an example of his being a “music savant.” (2:00) Anna’s new cookbook is out—Eat Happy Italian! (9:00) They discuss how she got started on her cookbook journey. Anna is the real deal and has written, cooked, and photographed every recipe in her books. Get ready to learn a bit about beef. (17:00) Vinnie shares a bit about a couple named Rob and Laurie, listeners for the last three years. (19:00) He has a special request for Rob. Vinnie shares what he calls a public service announcement about Dupuytren’s contracture. (24:00) If you get the affected area treated with radiation early enough, the progression will slow, even stop. (26:00) There are other

Episode 2552- On this Friday show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes long haul trucker Joe McKendry, and they discuss trucking, the tipping point to Joe's weight loss, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/10/the-tipping-point-with-joe-mckendry-episode-2552 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - The Tipping Point Today’s topic is long-haul trucking and how it affected Joe’s health. They discuss some of the challenges and dangers of trucking. (2:00) Joe started at above 600 lbs on a 5’8” body. (10:30) He shares what food choice was like growing up and other challenges over the years. He’s currently a trucker for a living, and the lifestyle led to his weight creeping up. He had heard about Atkins and decided to try it; shortly after, he discovered “The Angriest Trainer Podcast" (aka "Fitness Confidential"). Vinnie tells Joe some of the things he hears from morbidly obese clients. (38:00) The tipping point for Joe was that a simple work-related task left him wheezing. Joe f