Get-Fit Guy
Episodes
Six weeks to a whole new you! (Reissue)
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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Fitness fads and why to avoid them (Reissue)
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Today, we're back with some classic New Years wisdom from Coach Kevin Don! In this episode, Kevin shares his thou...
Helpful tips for sleeping better (Reissue)
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to warm up before winter exercise (Reissue)
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is There Such Thing as a 'Hard Gainer'? (Reissue)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Philosophy, fitness, and AI (Reissue)
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to develop physical skills (Reissue)
25 Nov 2025
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Escaping the "metrics trap" in fitness (Reissue)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Sources of fitness information (Reissue)
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is vaping any better than smoking? (Reissue)
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Self care strategies for hard times? (Reissue)
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How long should you recover between sets? (Reissue)
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How long does it take to see results from exercise? (Reissue)
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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How to spot reduce fat (Reissue)
07 Oct 2025
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How should you train while in menopause? (Reissue)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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4 solutions for post-workout back pain (Reissue)
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Is it golfers elbow or tennis elbow? (Reissue)
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Sustainability in fitness (Reissue)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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5 ways you use a weighted vest (Reissue)
02 Sep 2025
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How much protein do you need to build muscle? (Reissue)
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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4 ways to get the most out of your workout (Reissue)
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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2 mental tricks to stay motivated and consistent with exercise (Reissue)
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What are the best shoes to wear for working out? (Reissue)
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Smartphone pain: how to relieve mobile phone RSIs (Reissue)
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Walking for exercise: pick up the pace! (Reissue)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Should you exercise with a rowing machine? (Reissue)
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What to do if you're not seeing progress with exercise (Reissue)
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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Which body type are you, and how does it change your fitness? (Reissue)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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What I learned from walking 15,000 steps per day (Reissue)
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is there a magic number of steps to take per day to get (or stay) fit? Not really. But magical things do happen when you get more walking into your li...
4 things you can do to be active without exercising (Reissue)
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Staying motivated and consistent with exercise is one of the biggest obstacles people face on their fitness journey. But with these 2 mental tricks, y...
How to combat aging through fitness (Reissue)
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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BONUS: How fitness trackers sabotage weight loss (From the Nutrition Diva podcast)
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with the first in our series of special episode presenta...
BONUS: How to encourage your child's healthy body image (Project Parenthood bonus)
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with a series of special episode presentations from acro...
BONUS: 7 simple ways walking can improve your mental health and well-being (From the Savvy Psychologist podcast)
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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BONUS: What's the best protein powder? (From the Nutrition Diva podcast)
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy already? The team at Quick and Dirty Tips has you covered with the first in our series of special episode presenta...
Fitness, longevity, and letting go: Kevin says farewell to Get-Fit Guy
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After nearly 3 years as host of Get-Fit Guy, Kevin distills everything he’s learned into one powerful message—and opens up about what’s next in ...
How your senses (and the fitness industry) might be lying to you
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kevin goes off the fitness path and dives deep into philosophy, exploring how our senses—and even industries like fitness—can deceive u...
Listener Mailbag: App reviews, overtraining after 50, and smarter strength plans
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this listener Q&A episode, Kevin tackles your questions on a range of topics: his take on the Jefit workout app, whether there’s ever a right tim...
A personal update on fitness, burnout, and what’s next for "Get-Fit Guy"
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a little different. Kevin shares some personal reflections, a bit of unexpected news, and what’s been on his mind lately. ...
Why do so many people have back pain? Do monkeys have the answer?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Kevin explores how our evolution from quadrupeds to bipeds may be the root cause of chronic back pain. He shares his own injury experience ...
Should older adults train more? The truth about fitness & aging
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, should we really be training less... or is that just a myth? In this episode, Kevin explores the science behind anabolic resistance, the ag...
Could you survive "The Last of Us"? Strength and training tips for a post-apocalyptic world
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In advance of the new season, Kevin breaks down a crucial character's workout routine from The Last of Us Part 2 and explores what it takes to build r...
The strength training debate: Powerlifting vs. weightlifting vs. weight training
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode, he breaks down the key diffe...
Are you overtraining? Understanding pain, injury & gym fatigue (Reissue)
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is pain really a necessary part of progress in fitness? Kevin dives into the origins of the "no pain, no gain" mantra, explores the difference between...
Mind vs. body: Can you change who you are through fitness? (Reissue)
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can you truly become a completely different person through fitness, or do transformations only alter your qualities while your core identity remains t...
Are we being fooled? Fitness, food labels, and the "post-truth" era
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the salmon on your plate as healthy as you think? This week, Kevin dives into the surprising truths about farmed vs. wild salmon, misinformation in...
This every day habit could be impacting your mental and physical health
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is this common habit quietly affecting your health? In this episode, Kevin explores the surprising ways adult content consumption can impact your brai...
Trap bar deadlifts vs. conventional + The truth about pre-workout caffeine (Reissue)
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are trap bar deadlifts a good replacement for conventional deadlifts? Kevin breaks down the biomechanics, risks, and muscle activation differences. Pl...
5 basic lifestyle guidelines for reducing stress (Reissue)
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Finding recovery hard? Not making progress in the gym? Could it be your lifestyle and not your training?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcri...
Assessing responsibility in fitness claims
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin tackles pseudoscience on social media, the ethics of free speech, and who’s accountable for harmful fitness claims. Hear about a shocking case...
Group training vs. personal fitness plans: A follow-up
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a follow-up to last week's episode on group training, Kevin address a thoughtful listener email about the pros and cons of group training versus in...
Why group training can sometimes be a red flag
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kickstart the new year with a critical look at group fitness training! Kevin unpacks the challenges of group training environments, from repetitive pr...
What is oil pulling and what are the benefits?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin dives into the concept of oil pulling, an alternative health practice that claims to improve oral health by removing toxins through swishing edi...
The morality behind fitness and body standards
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Don discusses the importance of gender neutrality in the show’s title and tackles unrealistic body standards in the fashion industry. Through ...
Would "exercise snacking" work for you? (Reissue)
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores the concept of "exercise snacks", short bursts of high-effort movement sprinkled throughout your day. Learn the benefits, limitations, ...
Finding the best fitness regimen for you
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kevin explores the idea of finding personal meaning in fitness, emphasizing the importance of enjoying what you do rather than adheri...
The gym or the couch? Breaking down free will and fitness
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why does the gym so often lose out to the comfort of the couch? Kevin explores the philosophical concept of free will through the lens of desires and ...
Socioeconomic factors in fitness
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores how socioeconomic factors influence access to sports and fitness. Drawing from personal experience, he highlights the disparities creat...
Train Together, Gain Together: The power of a workout partner
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores the surprising benefits of training with a partner. Whether it’s tackling a grueling rowing session or facing a tough CrossFit workou...
Are Bilateral Exercises helpful to my fitness goals?
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin dives deep into bilateral exercises — those foundational moves you’ve likely done countless times without even realizing it. Are they the be...
Which mode of exercise will increase happiness the most?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores how true happiness isn’t about physical fitness but about living a life of virtue. He unpacks Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics, shari...
Escaping the "metrics trap" in fitness
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices a...
Common myths about air purifiers
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin breaks down five common myths surrounding air purifiers. He clarifies misconceptions, such as the idea that air purifiers weaken the immune syst...
Philosophy, fitness, and AI
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin takes a deep dive into the environmental implications of AI technologies like ChatGPT, connecting the dots between fitness, philosophy, and the ...
How to fix low back pain when lifting (Reissue)
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is your back the cause of your back pain, or does it have more to do with your lifting form?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is availa...
The pros and cons of artificial sweeteners
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores the ups and downs of artificial sweeteners. From weight management and diabetes control to potential effects on mood and metabolism, Ke...
Do you need to lose weight to train?
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin answers a listener's question about whether weight loss is necessary for effective training. He discusses the balance between enjoyment, perform...
Peptides and promises of easy recovery and gains
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin dives into the world of peptides like Ibutamoren (MK-677) and BPC-157, breaking down their potential benefits for recovery, muscle growth, and o...
Self care sport vs. working out vs. training
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explains the key differences between the various approaches to fitness and why a well-rounded routine can help prevent injury while maintaining ...
Self care strategies for hard times
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin opens up about some recent struggles and offers tips and advice on how to get through hard times.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcrip...
Why complexity doesn’t make for better fitness training (Re-issue)
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Complexity bias tricks us into thinking that complex training routines must be better. But embracing simplicity in your fitness routine may lead to mu...
The biggest fitness mistake we need to avoid? Fear. (Re-issue)
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram fitness influencers would have us avoid everything that is absolutely “wrong,” in their view. But could adding things actually be a bett...
What to do when you’re lacking motivation (Re-issue)
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes going to the gym can feel like a real grind. What can we do to keep motivation high? Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is av...
Confirmation bias and 5 other logical fallacies that affect our training (Re-issue)
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be really easy to seek out information that confirms our own biases, but why is this and what does it mean for our fitness?Get-Fit Guy is hoste...
UFC fighter to wellness advocate (with Ramona Pascual)
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Don sits down with Ramona Pascual, a former UFC fighter turned fitness entrepreneur. They discuss her athletic career, transition to wellness co...
Is it golfers elbow or tennis elbow?
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the differences between golfer's elbow and tennis elbow as well as the symptoms, causes and treatments for each.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kev...
Can stress sometimes be a necessary thing?
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stress is something we are told we should avoid, but are there different types of stress and are some necessary?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A ...
What supplements (if any) should I be taking?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do supplements actually work and if so, what are the best ones?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available in Simplecast.Have a fitn...
Is laughter really the best medicine?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do laughter and optimism affect health outcomes?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available in Simplecast.Have a fitness question? E...
The importance of trust in a training environment
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exploring the critical role of trust in achieving fitness and life goals along with how low trust environments can impede progress and investment.Get-...
Sustainability in fitness
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin explores the environmental impact of fitness-related items like single-use plastic bottles, PVC yoga mats, and cheap workout gear, and offers pr...
All about weight cutting
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin discusses the healthy ways to cut weight as well as some of the potential dangers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com...
What is "Fitness"?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin unpacks the meaning and origins of the term "Fitness" and how it's changed today.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available a...
Why complexity doesn't make for better fitness training (Reissue)
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How embracing simplicity in your fitness routine may lead to much better results.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simp...
Is Adrenal Fatigue a real fitness concern?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Adrenal Fatigue exist? Kevin takes a look at the current evidence.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Hav...
Olympic rower and neurodiversity advocate Caragh McMurtry
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From misdiagnosis to the Tokyo Olympics. In this special interview episode of Get-Fit-Guy, Kevin speaks with former Olympic rower and diagnosed Autist...
The benefits of baking soda and beetroot
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that you can improve performance with baking soda and beetroot juice? Is this claim true?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript...
Embracing a potential future virtual fitness revolution
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Virtual Fitness: It’s a thing (or is it?)Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a fitness question? Email ...
Is there a relationship between BMI and your health?
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin examines whether waist circumference and BMI can be helpful in addressing your overall health.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript i...
Helpful tips for sleeping better
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Fit Guy shares his own bedtime routine for optimal sleep.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Get-Fit Guy i...
Palm cooling
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leverage Palm Cooling for Instant Gains.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don...
Kevin gets personal...
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin takes listeners a bit behind the curtain with a personal reveal.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Get-...
Is vaping any better than smoking?
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It seems that everywhere you go, someone is blowing vape in my face. Is it as bad as smoking?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is avail...
Is bone broth the magical elixir you need?
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bone Broth is on a continuing upward popularity trend, what’s the deal?Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.H...
Fitness and philosophy
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An exploration of Cartesian Dualism, the theory that the mind and body exist separately, and how it could influence how you approach fitness.Get-Fit G...
Neurodiversity and the gym
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Going to the gym as a neurodiverse individualGet-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a fitness question? Emai...
Strategies for osteoarthritic pain management
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unpacking Osteoarthritis, a prevalent yet often misunderstood joint pain condition affecting millions worldwide. Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. ...
The Devil’s Workout - hellishly general or heaven sent
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Debunking the Devil's Workout: Coach Kevin Don unravels the seemingly enticing 'Devil's Workout’, contrasting it with enjoyable, tailored exercise p...
Debunking the 10,000 steps rule in fitness
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Step beyond the '10,000 steps a day' norm. In this episode, we uncover the marketing origins of this popular health tip, challenge its scientific vali...
More pseudoscience for the BIN
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The health benefits claims of Red Light Therapy and whether or not it works.Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecas...