Episode 2451 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino review fitness crazes, NSNG® 101 exercises for mobility, and more.
NSNG® 101: Mobility Exercises and More
- It’s been quite a while since Vinnie has been in the center aisles of the grocery store and tells the story of what he witnessed. (3:00)
- Anna is well aware of all the aisles and also knows what it costs to get products on the shelves.
- Big Food keeps you coming back for more and keeps your addiction to fake foods going strong.
- Anna recently visited her Dad and stepmom in Alabama. (10:00)
- People don’t even realize they are addicted until they aren’t (addicted).
- There is always difficulty in proselytizing to family and friends.
- Some people know better but still choose fake foods anyway.
- She tells of a recent sauce demo in Santa Barbara. (18:00)
- She met a very kind older couple who were at the store to buy all the Snapple—no, really—ALL of the Snapple.
- Vinnie emphasizes to stay away from non-food “foods” (19:30)
- Your best bet for better health is sticking to one ingredient, real, whole foods.
- The “ingredient list” on a steak is just steak.
Fitness Crazes and Mobility Exercises
- The duo goes through a list of fitness crazes from over the years and reviews which ones seem effective or not. (21:00)
- They chat about stretch classes, yoga, barre, pilates, water aerobics, and more.
- Vinnie shares a cautionary tale about one type of “gym” he went to.
- Water aerobics is great for geriatric folks or people with joint or spine issues.
- Vinnie loves a good sauna. (36:00)
- Sweating is good for you—it gets the toxins out.
- Mobility exercises are great for ROM (range of motion). (39:00)
- Vinnie explains the differences between dynamic and static stretching. (41:00)
- Do not bounce on a stretched muscle!
- Anna asks him what some of the worst exercise crazes or gadgets he’s seen in his 40 years as a trainer. (47:00)
- He shares stories of ineffective ab machines, rubber suits, jiggle machines, and much more.
- Some companies that make those gadgets don’t care if they work, they just want to make a sale.
- They know they will sell because everyone wants “the promise.”
- They both share stories of infomercials they worked on. (59:00)
- Anna is going to be doing a cooking video in the VIP community tonight!
- They discuss Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book. (47:00)
- You can preorder it from Vinnie’s Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXm
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