Vinnie Tortorich

Fitness Confidential Podcast

Angriest Trainer 99: Andrea Anders and How To Count Calories

by Vinnie Tortorich

Mar012013

Vinnie and Anna talk to Andrea Anders and Dana from Wisconsin!  Also Dr. Oz, bullet proof coffee, and how to count calories.

Brace yourselves for Vinnie 20 years ago in W magazine:

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Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie, Anna, Andrea, and Andrea’s BFF Dana are all in the studio for this episode. They lead off the show talking about the cover photo for Vinnie’s book, as well as the one above from his modeling days. Andrea then gives an update on her father’s weight loss, and her own progress. Vinnie later talks about daily use of bullet proof coffee, and calorie counting.

Angriest Trainer 98: This Ain’t No Mickey Mouse Show

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb272013

Vinnie and Anna talk about eccentric contraction, super fans, and Bugs Bunny.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie somehow ties Mickey Mouse to the diet and fitness industry in this episode. Later, Vinnie explains muscle contraction. Vinnie then talks about doctors coddling their patients who are unhealthy.

Angriest Trainer 97: Heart Rate Monitors, Gary Taubes and Counting Calories

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb252013

Vinnie and Anna clarify more Zone 2 training, which heart rate monitor to buy, and why some of us need to cut calories.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

This show starts with a positive review from iTunes. Vinnie and Anna then talk about the Oscars. Later they discuss author Gary Taubes, and restricting calories.

Angriest Trainer 96: Salt Sticks Founder Jonathan Toker

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb222013

Vinnie and Anna talk to Jonathan Toker, inventor of Salt Sticks.  Buy ’em here! Saltstick Electrolyte Capsules (100/bottle)

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie and Anna begin this show discussing metabolism. He goes into detail about the “calorie in, calorie out” method of losing weight and quashes a list of diet myths. That leads to the interview with Jonathan Toker. The topic turns to the difficulties of ultrasports. They then talk about the origin of Salt Sticks.

Angriest Trainer 95: Podcast Reviews and The Trouble With Ego

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb202013

Vinnie and Anna discuss how ego can get in the way of becoming a better athlete, plus they discuss Andrew Weaver’s blog.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie begins this show talking about his experience with skeet shooting. Lesson to be learned? Don’t let your ego get in the way. Vinnie and Anna then get into Andrew Weaver’s blog (check out the link above). Later, they debate structure to aerobic exercise. Vinnie then brings up The Heart Attack Grill. That goes right into talk of taxing soda.

Angriest Trainer 94: The Dr. X Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb182013

Vinnie and Anna talk health, fitness, and roach motels with Dr. X.

Michael Tortorich sums up the podcast in the My Uncle Vinnie Blog Wrap Up:

Vinnie leads off this episode by bringing up the “Do not abandon your baby” sign he saw on a coroner van. They then get the anonymous Dr. X on the phone. After introducing Dr. X, they get into a discussion of “boot camp” programs. Vinnie even tells my story about a boot camp I went to where the instructor was the heaviest person there, yelling at other heavy people. Later, they talk about being on time (i.e. Lombardi Time). That leads to discussion of heart rates. Stick around until the end because Dr. X talks about the weirdest things she’s found up people’s butts.