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Bodyweight Exercises 101 – Episode 2694

by Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2694 – Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino share “bodyweight exercises 101” for beginners, plus discuss how to give advice in social media forums.

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Bodyweight Exercises 101

  • Anna and her husband, Loren, do a comedy act together—make it a point to see it, if possible. (2:00)
  • The topic today is bodyweight exercises. (3:00)
    • There are great resources on the internet, like Jerry Tiexiera.
    • Dr. Ben Bocchicchio is great at doing sets to failure and body weight.
  • Vinnie gives a list of bodyweight exercises and ways to get started with them. (8:00)
  • Remember the phrase “slow is smooth, smooth is fast.” Slowing down and doing the moves thoughtfully will help you see results faster. (19:50)
  • Vinnie discusses variations in push-ups and pull-ups, especially for beginners. (25:00)
  • Core exercises are important, and a plank (and its variations) is a great place to start. (31:00)
    • Doing situps on the floor is great, too.
  • Calf raises are a nice thing to finish with. (35:00)
  • Anna loves Reddit for various reasons. (39:00)
  • Vinnie shares a story about Reddit and the Adam Carolla show. (This section is brief, but could be sensitive to some listeners; discretion is advised.)
  • Anna shares an item from Reddit where a woman was asking for fitness advice. (46:00)
    • The mix of good and bad advice is frustrating to read.
    • They give ideas on how to give useful suggestions that counteract the bad advice given by others.

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Weightlifting 101 – Episode 2562

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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.

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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 isolation and definition but aren’t as necessary as compound movements. (34:30)
    • Compound movements will also save you time.
  • Reps and Sets (39:00)
    • Vinnie has tried various protocols.
    • He describes what his preferred method is.
    • He likes three sets: one for warm-up, one for just short of failure, and one until failure.
  • Do not go to failure when you are alone for moves like bench presses when doing free weights, etc.
  • Do not drop or throw your weights around—you’ll just look like an asshole. (42:00)
  • You don’t have to go to failure if you’re noticing an increase in strength over time.

Leg Day 

  • Never skip Leg Day. (45:30)
  • His four preferred exercises for this are squats, lunges, deadlifts, and leg press. He picks at least three of the four every time.
  • He describes a twice-a-week workout, which can work great for maintaining muscle strength. (50:00)
  • Basic bodyweight exercises can be effective, too!
  • Where there is a will, there’s a way! You can do all of this!!
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  • Anna has a Holiday recipe PDF! You can find it at her https://eathappykitchen.com website under Cookbook PDFs; It’s the Eat Happy For the Holidays Cookbook PDF. (46:00) https://eathappykitchen.com/

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Making Progress & Giving Answers – Episode 2493

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Episode 2493 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about Vinnie’s cancer protocol making progress, giving answers to listeners’ questions, and more.

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Making Progress & Giving Answers

  • There’s some fun with Sam Elliott voiceovers. (2:00)
  • When this episode airs on May 27, 2024, Anna will have a birthday discount code, “Birthday10” until the end of May. (6:00)
  • Vinnie’s cancer update (11:30):
    • Vinnie is an N=1 experiment.
    • His protocol has changed a bit. He thought they were using a smaller amount than 17 years ago, but they are just administering at a different rate.
    • He mentions some of the side effects he was having, especially with the Neupogen®.
    • CBD (not THC) has helped him control some of the pain.
    • He’s getting bored—he hasn’t been able to do some of the things he hoped to do to occupy his time, like archery.
    • Vinnie has great health care—better than he had in California. (22:00) 
  • Questions from listeners. (27:00)
    • What are NSNG® foods for mouth/jaw damage, especially for getting good protein?
    • There’s a great question about various exercises, and Vinnie gives his top 5 exercises.
      • He adds some exercises if you want to push yourself further.
    • Sets to failure are as effective as multiple sets; however, you may need help with sets to failure.
  • The “Dirty Keto” documentary landing page should be up by May 30th. When it comes out, make sure you watch and rate it.
  • There’s a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! (53:00)
    • The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon.
  • Anna’s upcoming Eat Happy Italian book is on the way.
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A Plethora of Information – Ep 2412

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Episode 2412 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino have a plethora of information to go through and answer questions for you in rapid-fire fashion, and more.

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A Plethora of Information

  • On today’s episode, Vinnie and Anna are doing a rapid-fire Q&A. (4:15)
  • They review the details of Vinnie’s VIP group. (5:00)
  • Vinnie wants to make sure you hear the upcoming interview with Mimi Morgan (@MimiKMorgan on X/Twitter). (6:00)
    • She has a phenomenal story of transforming her health by changing her nutrition.
  • They get back to the VIP group details. (8:00)
    • They mention several success stories of NSNG.
    • This new format will allow Vinnie to be a little more hands-on in helping members.

Get Ready for Great Info

  • What are Vinnie’s thoughts on weighted vests? (18:15).
    • Vinnie has suggestions for use, but you also have to be careful when using one.
    • He also explains plyometrics.
  • Can Pilates act as a strength-training day? (23:45)
  • How much fat is too much fat when starting NSNG and needing to lose weight? (25:00)
    • This is tough to answer because it’s so individual, but he has general guidelines.
  • How much protein is needed to gain muscle? (28:05)
    • Vinnie clarifies and addresses the myth of the “30-minute window”.
    • Taking in extra protein is not how you gain muscle.
    • Your body is going to use what it needs to fuel, so extra will not necessarily do more.
    • Flooding your cells thinking your body is going to absorb more doesn’t work, despite what the bro-science guys will tell you.
  • What are Vinnie’s thoughts on pills to increase testosterone? (33:30)
    • Vinnie shares his viewpoints, and Anna has a recommendation for women.
  • How can you get enough protein when meat is expensive? (38:00)
    • He suggests varieties of protein, which is best, and where you are being misled.
    • You can also just find cheaper cuts of meat.
  • How many “sets to failure” for weight-lifting are necessary? (44:30)
    • Vinnie suggests the best ways to do this.
  • There is a question about bloodwork, protein, and BUN levels, but it’s a medical question, so ask your doctor (48:30)
  • Specific exercises for visceral fat? (49:00)
    • You can’t spot reduce fat, even through exercise.
    • Exercise on its own is not a great way to lose weight.
  • Vinnie plays a recent Instagram post that summarizes what to eat. (53:00).
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Signaling Your Muscles – Episode 2403

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Episode 2403 – On this Monday’s show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss weight training, the importance of signaling your muscles to grow, and more.

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Signaling Your Muscles

  • They start the show by chatting about the movie “Four Weddings and a Funeral,” getting acquainted with his sister-in-law, and unrequited love. (2:00)
  • Vinnie brings up a consultation he had with a client named Paul regarding strength training. (10:00)
    • The client has seen weight loss and has reduced joint pain in his knees.
    • He also had questions about weightlifting and slowing down sarcopenia.
    • Vinnie shares the routine so others can learn from it.
    • Compound movements are good.
  • Paul feels he is struggling to get anywhere; Vinnie says he wasn’t doing anything wrong, but he wasn’t doing enough. (12:00)
    • Vinnie deep dives into the routine.
    • You need to be signaling your muscles properly.
  • He recommends you need a push day, pull day, and a leg day 2x a week for each function. (15:00)
  • Vinnie says what he does to keep going. (24:00)
    • You need a certain amount of work, proper nutrition, and enough rest to gain muscle.
    • More is not necessarily better; doing the lifting correctly is better! 

Anna’s Turn

  • Anna’s getting on more store shelves and makes several announcements about her sauces and spices. (37:00)
    • Anna wants to get clean products on the shelves.
  • She talks about some upcoming Texas appearances—you Texas folks need to represent if you can!! (39:00)
    • Vinnie is super proud of Anna’s progress.
  • Vinnie mentions the recent group consults he’s been having. (46:30)
    • Vinnie floats an idea to Anna and asks for her and the listeners’ input.
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What It Takes with Robert Sikes – Episode 2333

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Episode 2333 – On this Friday’s show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes and they discuss the good and the bad of bodybuilding, what it takes to be “keto savage,” and more.

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WHAT IT TAKES

  • Vinnie welcomes natural bodybuilder Robert Sikes back; Robert is the host of the Keto Savage podcast. 
  • Vinnie explains his experience growing up around a gym and shares some of the early bodybuilders he admired. (2:00)
  • Robert is a natural bodybuilder, which means he hasn’t used steroids. (7:15)
    • He used to do the usual traditional diet for bulking up for bodybuilding (high carb, high protein, low fat).
    • But he then shares the behind-the-scenes of that lifestyle.
    • Vinnie shares his experience from being around bodybuilders at the gym.
    • Robert agrees that is more often an unhealthy sport, rather than a healthy one.
  • Robert explains why he never took the steroid route. (13:15)
    • He also shares some of his methods to build muscle and get ripped. (18:00) 
  • Robert is the host of the “Keto Savage” podcast, his website is ketosavage.com, and he has a book “Ketogenic Bodybuilding“.
  • Vinnie asks Robert about his approach to food and the ketogenic diet. (25:00)
    • Robert has developed his own food product to get in more protein, “Keto Brick.”
    • He gives a further breakdown of his daily food intake.
  • Robert’s goal is to be the “leanest man on the planet” during his competition season.
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