If it fits your macros, you’re tracking calories, protein, carbs, and fat. But what about everything else your body needs to feel good? In this episode of Fitness Stuff for Normal People, we’re diving deep into the other side of nutrition: Micronutrients. These are the vitamins, minerals, and lesser-known essentials that won’t directly change your weight, but absolutely impact your energy, digestion, mental clarity, recovery, sleep, and more. We cover the most common deficiencies, what these nutrients actually do inside your body, how to tell if you're getting enough, and what to prioritize. Because you can hit your macros and still feel like garbage, and we’re here to fix that.Legion Athletics 4th of July SALE!!BOGO 50% OFF THE ENTIRE SITE!!+ BOGO FREE select items like Energy Drinks+ Either a $10, $20, or $30 Gift card depending on how much you spendUse code “FSPOD” at checkoutSign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!Access to 10+ complete training programsbonus episodes weeklyJust $5 /monthTimestamps:(4:25) Why Micros Matter(8:12) Types of Micronutrients(15:57) The Major Players(46:07) Secondary Important Nutrients
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The Worst Health & Fitness Trends WE'VE Done
This week, we’re exposing ourselves by ranking the worst health and fitness trends we’ve ever fallen for. Some were popular, some were personal, and all of them were either misguided, unnecessary, or straight-up harmful. From raw vegan diets to daily HIIT classes to chewing gum instead of eating, we’re breaking down what we tried, what went wrong, and how cringe it really was. We’re giving each one a 1 to 10 cringe rating, sharing whether we’re still tempted, and deciding once and for all if we’d ever go back. If you’ve ever gotten caught up in wellness hype or made questionable choices in the name of health, you’re not alone. This one’s for you.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!Access to 10+ complete training programsbonus episodes weeklyJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(3:12) GNC(13:32) raw vegan(20:22) macros(27:58) barrys boot camp(33:02) Apple Cider Vinegar (34:13) fasted cardio(35:29) Intermittent Fasting(40:02) Herbalife(41:54) BCAA(43:43) Food Sensitivity Tests(48:24) Green Juice(57:07) Eating disorder
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How To Protect Your Heart
Your heart beats over 100,000 times a day without a break. And somehow, heart disease is still the leading cause of death. In this episode, Marianna and Tony break down what your heart actually does, what messes it up, and how to take care of it without overcomplicating it.Turns out, about 80% of heart disease is preventable. So we’re getting into the stuff that actually matters—like food, workouts, labs to keep an eye on, and what most people are getting wrong.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!Access to 10+ complete training programsbonus episodes weeklyJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimestamps:(4:01) Heart 101(10:03) Starting with Nutrition(28:52) Exercise and Physical Activity(39:44) Weight Management & Metabolic Health (52:12) What to look for
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Top-3 Best & Worst Things For Your Gut Microbiome
Welcome back to Fitness Stuff for Normal People with Marianna and Tony—where we make the confusing parts of health and fitness make sense. In this episode, we’re digging into one of the most underrated parts of your body: your gut microbiome. Most people think it’s just about digestion, but this wild ecosystem of over 100 trillion bacteria is actually running the show behind the scenes—impacting everything from your sleep and immune system to your cravings, metabolism, and even how you think and feel. In this episode, we’re breaking down the top 3 best and worst things you’re doing for your gut, and most of them have nothing to do with food. If you’ve ever felt like something’s been off or harder than it should be, this one might connect the dots. Stick around—it’s one of those episodes that just makes everything click.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!access to 10+ complete training programsbonus episodes weeklyJust $5 /monthLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutTimetamps:(05:27) Why your gut is important (13:44) 3 Worst things(14:40) Overuse of antibiotics (21:32) Alcohol & Nicotine(28:28) Poor sleep & stress(36:59) Under-eating(38:39) 3 Best things (38:47) Prebiotic Fiber(45:46) Exercise / Move Regularly (50:22) Eating a whole foods diet
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#171 // 5 Skills I Developed That Changed My Life
In this solo episode, Tony flies solo (with Mini Mariana silently judging from the background) and dives into the 5 most powerful skills he’s developed over the last decade—skills that have radically transformed his mindset, relationships, career, and health.From mastering communication and emotional regulation, to understanding the underrated power of personal branding, self-auditing, and simply taking imperfect action—this episode is packed with tools you can start using immediately to level up your life.Whether you're deep in your fitness journey, building better mental habits, or trying to grow in your career or personal life, these are the skills that matter more than any hack or shortcut you’ll find online. Plus, drop your own life-changing skill in the Spotify comments—Tony’s reading them all.Sign up for Fitness Stuff PREMIUM here!!access to 10+ complete training programsbonus episodes weeklyand so much moreLegion AthleticsBOGO 50% off for your first order + 2X points on every order after thatuse code “FSPOD” at checkoutLinks to any tools mentioned in the show:Vinh Giang Social’s + Youtubehttps://www.instagram.com/askvinh/https://www.youtube.com/@askvinhJoseph Tsar Youtube How To Speak Articulatelyhttps://www.youtube.com/@ttsarTED Talk Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TEDThe Iconist: The Art & Science of Standing Out (book)https://a.co/d/7zgbUlyThe Creative Act (book)https://a.co/d/dVmQIQRMade To Stick (book)https://a.co/d/3pOQIqZScience and Human Behavior (book)https://a.co/d/iMOfI4sBenjamin Franklin’s Virtue Checklisthttps://fs.blog/the-thirteen-virtues/Headspace Meditation Apphttps://www.headspace.com/Timestamps: (00:00) Intro(02:20) Why America is fat (tangent)(08:00) What I consider a “skill”(12:55) Communication skills(25:14) Emotional Intelligence (33:45) The art of standing out/branding(44:14) Self auditing(50:32) The ability to take imperfect action
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