Vinnie Tortorich, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Creator of #NSNG

Angriest Trainer 93: Rich Roll In-Studio Interview

Feb152013

Vinnie and Anna talk in-studio to Rich Roll, author of Finding Ultra, and our favorite vegan!

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

Author and podcaster Rich Roll returns for a second interview. They lead off the show with discussion of the flu vaccine. They then talk about audio books, and how podcast innovator Adam Carolla read his own books with lots of improvisation. Later, they get into the craziness of Calabasas and Hidden Hills (two affluent southern California cities). Bruce Jenner comes up next as topic of conversation. They later discuss the difficulties of promoting a book.

Angriest Trainer 92: Vinnie Answers Tons of Listener Questions

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb132013

Vinnie and Anna discuss bullet proof coffee, lactose intolerance, almond milk, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and a ton of other listener questions.

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

Vinnie starts this episode by talking about physical education in schools. “It belongs there,” he says. Having connections to James Carville, he tried to get involved with the President’s physical fitness program. Instead, Arnold Schwarzenegger took over the post. Vinnie and Anna then loathe the boasting they endure on Facebook. They follow that with some coffee tips. That leads to a discussion of the Vitamix. Later, they talk about lactose intolerance. They get into a discussion of NBA star Kobe Bryant‘s diet.

Angriest Trainer 91: Going In and Out of Ketosis

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb112013

Vinnie and Anna discuss what it really means to go in and out of ketosis. Download the Glycemic Index chart here.

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

The show begins with Vinnie telling of his experience earlier in Starbucks. He then talks about a couple of guys who came knocking at home. Vinnie and Anna then take a question on ketosis. They then get into a discussion of “cheat days.” Later in this episode, Anna reads an update from a cyclist who went from a vegan diet to a no sugar/no grain diet and noticed results in just a week. They conclude the show with some peculiar news of more sugary foods in schools, and vegans tweaking their diets.

Angriest Trainer 90: The Ben Greenfield Interview

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb082013

Vinnie and Anna interview Ben Greenfield, fitness and nutrition coach extraordinaire. Check out his site here!

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

This episode goes right into an interview with Ben Greenfield. They move from conversation about boxed wine to genetics. Ben then goes into detail about his diet and training habits. This in-depth interview runs the length of the show.

Angriest Trainer 89: Bad Moms, Suing Subway, and Protein Powders

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb062013

Vinnie and Anna discuss this mom who wants her kid to lose weight at all costs. Twitter questions answered including the low down on protein powders.

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

Vinnie and Anna lead this show off delving into Dara-Lynn Weiss, the mom who put her 7-year-old daughter on a diet. Vinnie predicts a rough life ahead for the girl. “We could spend the whole time on this article,” he says. They then move into discussion of shaming to force weight loss. “Nobody wants to be fat,” Vinnie says. Anna and Vinnie then get into listener questions, starting with the importance of sleep. They move on to discussion of Subway, which presents itself as a healthy food choice.

Angriest Trainer 88: Getting Aerobically Fit

by Vinnie Tortorich

Feb042013

Vinnie and Anna discuss Zone 2 aerobic training.

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

Vinnie kicks off this episode with a rant about Jillian Michaels. Vinnie and Anna then get into listener questions. That leads to talk of aerobic training.