Commentary on current nutrition research, fitness product reviews, and interviews with professionals in the field of health and wellness. All that and more, every week, on the Addicted to Fitness podcast.
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Healthy Habits Summer Series: The Benefits of Post Meal Exercise
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This week's Addicted to Fitness introduces the first topic of the healthy habits they plan on sharing this summer, post meal exercise. Nick and Shannon share the results of a recent journal article that describes the best time, what type, and how long you should exercise after a meal to control your blood sugar. Nick and Shannon also describe what …
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Mid-Year Check-In on our New Year's Intentions
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features an update on the New Year's intentions the hosts set at the beginning of 2024. Nick and Shannon analyze the status of the intentions they set in January and decide how they have to recalibrate in order to make them a reality before the end of the year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. …
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From the Vault: Red, White, and Blue Macros Game
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features everyone's favorite nutrtional trivia game, The Macros Game. The hosts test each other's nutritional knowledge on red, white, and blue foods and discuss the Environmental Working Group's 2018 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen produce lists. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it …
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A Breakdown of Red & Infrared Light Therapy
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the beneficial aspects of two different types of light therapy. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between red light and infrared light therapy, which chronic health conditions these two therapies treat, and the efficacy of these therapies. They also provide a review of a red & infrared light therapy …
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Crio Bru Brewed Cacao Breakdown & Taste Test
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of a caffeine free coffee alternative. Nick and Shannon provide a list of the health benfits of drinking cacao and perform a taste test of Crio Bru Brewed Cacao live on the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by lea…
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The Potential Health Benefits of the Swicy Food Trend
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This week's episode investigates how a popular food trend may help individuals create healthier eating habits. Nick and Shannon discuss how the swicy (sweet + spicy) food trend is growing popularity and why combining mulitple flavors profiles in your meals can help you eat less, stay fuller longer, and have more food satisfaction. Follow the podcas…
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Early Exposure May Be the Key To Avoiding a Peanut Allergy in Kids
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the benefits of exposing kids to peanuts at an early age. Nick and Shannon share the findings from a recent long term study, and their personal experience with their daughter, that suggest that giving babies as young as 4 months old peanut products may help them avoid a peanut allergy as they age. Follow th…
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Good Idea, Bad Idea: Cannabis Pre-workout
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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on whether or not cannabis products can be a beneficial pre-workout supplement. Nick and Shannon discuss the findings of a recent study that suggest that THC and CBD products can have both positive and negative effects when used before a workout. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it…
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How You Wash your Produce May Be Detrimental to your Health
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the best way to rid your produce of dirt & bacteria. Nick and Shannon explain why produce washes, soaking your produce, TikTok trends may be causing more harm than good when it comes to cleaning your produce. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you t…
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From the Vault: How to Keep the Moms in our Lives Healthy & Happy
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness is focused on optimizing the health of the mothers in our lives. Nick and Shannon discuss the health & fitness lessons their moms bestowed upon them and list several self-care gift ideas that would be perfect for helping mom improve her well being in this old school episode. Original air date 5/2/2022. Foll…
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The Reason Why Americans Aren't Going to the Dentist
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explains why many Americans are not going to the dentist. Nick and Shannon discuss how the vast majority of Americans know how important going to the dentist is to maintaining dental & overall health. However, the cost of dental care along with the lack of coverage provided by dental insurance is forcing Americans to…
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A Recap of an Especially Healthy Anniversary Weekend
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a look back on the healthy activities completed during the hosts wedding anniversary weekend. Nick and Shannon summarize the proven postivie health benefits of having a meaningful relationship with another person AND exercising/spending time in nature. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. …
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Women May Need Less Exercise to Boost Longevity Than Men
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Women May Need Less Exercise to Boost Longevity Than Men This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the amount of exercise women and men need to boost their longevity. Nick and Shannon discuss a recent study that suggest that women only need 150 minutes of exercise per week to boost their longevity while men need at least 300 minutes. Follow the po…
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Another Reason Why You Should Be Preparing Your Child's Lunches
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses the harmful compounds recently found in a popular lunch item. Nick and Shannon analyze a recent Consumer Reports study that discovered relatively high levels of lead, sodium, and cadmium in Lunchables. They also explain why preparing your own meals from whole ingredients will help parents and non-parents cr…
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness contains useful and realistic tips to help you start working on your summer body. In this old school episode, Nick and Shannon share nutrition, exercise, and self-care tips that will help you "tighten" up your physical & mental physique before you head outdoors for summer activities. Original air date 4/26/…
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Put Down the Phone & Pick Up a Brush if you Want to Improve your Mood
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This week's Addicted to Fitness deciphers recent research on the mental health benefits of working with your hands. Nick and Shannon describe how the results of recent studies show that performing activities with your hands like gardening or coloring can improve cognitive function, mood, and overall feelings of satisfaction more so than typing or s…
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Why the United States has a Happiness Problem
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Why the United States has a Happiness ProblemThis week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the United States' declining level of happiness. Nick and Shannon breakdown a recent study that states that the United States is no longer one of the top 20 happiest countries due to numerous factors including a lack of social support and interactions amongst in…
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This week's Addicted to Fitness weighs the pros and cons of viral fitness fads. Nick and Shannon analyze viral fitness fads like 75 Hard to determine if they cause more harm than good by prescribing unrealistic goals that do not take pre-existing conditions, daily responsibilities, and/or individual's fitness level into consideration. Follow the po…
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Prebiotic Soda: Health Elixir or Marketing Ploy
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a review and taste test of a supposed health beverage. Nick and Shannon outline the health benefits of prebiotics then taste, analyze, and determine if prebiotic sodas are worth spending money on. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leavi…
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From the Vault: The Benefits of a Greener Mediterranean Diet
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness focuses on a new version of a very popular diet. Nick and Shannon discuss how preliminary research suggests that a Green Mediterranean diet, which includes green tea & more plant protein, offers more cardiovascular and metabolic benefits than the traditional Mediterranean diet on this old school episode. Or…
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The Importance of Personal Training for Youth Athletes
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a conversation on the benefits of specialized athletic training for youth athletes. Nick and Shannon discuss the difference between practice and personal training for youth athletes, what type of exercises youth athletes focus on during personal training sessions, and how the age of the youth athletes dictat…
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Why Ozempic is Not the Weight Loss Silver Bullet
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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the downside of a popular weight loss drug. Nick and Shannon discuss why the popularity of Ozempic for weight loss is causing the drug to be difficult to acquire by individuals with Type 2 diabetes, the potentially dangerous muscle loss side effect the drug causes, and the numerous health & wellness venues…
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Why You Should Say No Way to No Pain, No Gain
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the "No Pain, No Gain" approach to working out. Nick and Shannon explain the difference between being sore and being in pain from working out, the importance of incorporating recovery activities, and knowing when to adjust your workout routine to account for pain. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @The…
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This week's Addcited to Fitness focuses on a certain genre of fitness that is often overlooked by most people. Nick and Shannon describe the difference between power training and other forms of fitness training (e.g. cardio, strength, balance, etc.), the importance of power training for older individuals, and the at-home test you can due to determi…
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From the Vault: The Pros and Cons of Online Grocery Shopping
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features a breakdown of online grocery shopping & delivery. Nick and Shannon discuss the good and not so good aspects of doing your grocery shopping online and list the best shopping & delivery services currently available on this old school episode. Original air date 1/4/2021. Let us know how you're doing …
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A Discussion of Cancer Statistics, Screenings & Prevention Methods
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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the recent rise of cancer incidences. Nick and Shannon discuss the possible causes of the rise in cancer incidences, especially among young people, and how early screenings & lifestyle changes could help reduce your chances of developing cancer. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give …
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This week's Addicted to Fitness celebrates the 400th episode of the podcast. Nick and Shannon toast to 400 episodes by taste testing & reviewing several non-alcholoic mocktails. Nick also re-connects with the original co-host Tyler Knox to reminisce about the early days of the podcast. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it…
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Tips to Help you Reach your Fitness Goals this Year
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This week's Addicted to Fitness gives you the tools you need to start a successful fitness journey. Nick and Shannon discuss how discovering your favorite exercise, food tracking, meal prepping, backup plans, micro workouts, and more will set you up for fitness success this year. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a lis…
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ATF End of Year Review & Intention Setting for the New Year
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features both a look back and a look forward for the hosts of the podcast. Nick, Shannon, and Ella share their own personal lists of accomplishments for 2023 and their intentions for the New Year. Shannon provides a detailed explaination of the difference between setting intentions and creating resolutions. Follow th…
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a review of a common cold remedy device. Shannon describes how to properly use the neti pot, its potential benefits, and narrates Nick's first experience using the neti pot. This week's podcast also introduces a new member of the Addicted to Fitness team, Ella Burch. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @…
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The Health Benefits of Embracing the Winter Cold
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This week's episode explores the health benefits of experiencing cold weather. Nick and Shannon discuss the Scandanavian approach to spending more time outside in the cold, napping outside during the winter months, and the physical & mental benefits of cold exposure for adults & kids. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it …
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Why Cold Symptoms Get Worse at Bedtime & How to Combat them
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses why cold symptoms flare up at the end of the day. Nick shares why your own hormones & immune cells intensify cold symptoms at bedtime and why stocking up on zinc supplements, essential oils, and electrolyte drinks during cold season is a good idea. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Giv…
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From the Vault: 2021 ATF Fitness Gift Guide
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what recovery devices, fitness experiences, and hydration tools they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives in this old school episode. Let us know how you'…
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Tips for Mitigating Unhealthy Eating During the Holidays
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This week's Addicted to Fitness details how you can navigate food choices this holiday season. Nick and Shannon describe how pre-feast workouts, prioritizing healthy eating leading up to a holiday celebration, not skipping meals, and several other tips can help anyone not feel guilty about enjoying goodies this holiday seaon. They also share the st…
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How to Recognize You're Burnt Out & What to do about it
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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on the signs and symptoms of burnout. Nick and Shannon provide a definition of this common ailment, physical & mental symptoms associated with this condition, and the importance of calling upon your social support system when dealing with chronic stress. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and…
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This week’s Addicted to Fitness explores the science of gratitude. Nick and Shannon discuss the research on how practicing and observing gratitude can improve your mental & physical health. They also share the strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges for week 2 of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge. Follow the podcast profile…
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Kickoff of the Pre-Holiday ATF Fitness Challenge
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This week's Addicted to Fitness introduces a health & fitness challenge the listeners can participate in before the holiday season. Nick and Shannon invite all their listeners to participate in weekly strength, flexibility/mobility, and mental health challenges to ensure everyone is in tip top shape for the holidays. Follow the podcast profile on I…
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A Guided Meditation to Help Those Feeling Emotional Overwhelmed
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a guided meditation to help those currently experiencing negative energy. Shannon, who is a certified meditation coach, guides the listeners through a meditation that is meant to help those individuals currently feeling emotionally raw due to recent worldwide events into a broadcasters of love & kindness. Fo…
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A Review of the Chopra Renew & Restore Detox Kit
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This week's Addicted to Fitness details a cleanse that one of the hosts completed recently. Shannon describes to Nick, and the listeners, what is included in the Renew & Restrore Detox Kit from the Chopra Foundation, the food she was able to eat during the cleanse, the effect the detox had on her bathroom habits, and the lessons she learned during …
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Cancer Q&A with Oncologist Dr. Savan Shah
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features an informative conversation with hematologist & oncologist Dr. Savan Shah. Nick and Dr. Shah discuss cancer types, symptoms, risk factors, screenings, and new methods that are personalizing cancer treatment. Visit uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/ for more information on cancer screenings. Follow the…
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Pvolve Workout System Live Product Review
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a live review of the equipment & app of the Pvovle workout system. Shannon provides live commentary while Nick completes a workout using the Pvolve equipment. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by leaving a rating & review in Apple Podcasts…
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From the vault: ATF's Appearance on the Copes Notes Podcast
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features Nick's recent appearance on the Cope Notes Podcast. In this old school episode, The host of the Cope Notes podcast, and former ATF guest, Johnny Crowder and Nick discuss, yacht rock, the benefits of punching something, and how delayed gratification is the key to success. Follow the podcast profile …
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How to Complete a Safe, Not Trendy, Restorative Cleanse
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This week's Addicted to Fitness focuses on how to complete a cleanse that doesn't involve starvation. Shannon (who is a Chopa Institute certified health Coach) shares with Nick, and the listeners, the benefits of an Ayurvedic cleanse. She also outlines the appropriate time, food, duration, and other details on how to complete an effective cleanse i…
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Tips & Tools for Becoming a Morning Person
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This week's Addicted to Fitness provides suggestions on how night owls can become morning people. Nick and Shannon outline how adhereing to a specific wake up time, keeping your distance from loved ones, and rewarding yourself can help those who hate waking up early do so more often. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a…
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The Most Popular Wellness Trends of 2023 So Far
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This week's Addicted to Fitness investigates which wellness trends are worth watching in 2023. Nick and Shannon discuss the recent popularity of weight loss medication, sauna use, th every expanding world of supplements, and more. They also compare these trends to the wellness trend predictions they made at the end of 2022. Follow the podcast profi…
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The Pros & Cons of Gym-Coworking Hybrid Facilities
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the concept of working from your gym. Nick and Shannon discuss how nationwide corporate gym chains are adding co-working spaces to their facilities to attract the expanding population of remote employees. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think …
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This week's Addicted to Fitness outlines the adjustments individuals must make to their exercise regime when they hit their 40th birthday. Shannon describes her recent 40th birthday celebration which leads to a conversation about the importance of a workout routine that prioritizes recovery, nutrition, and stretching & mobility for 40+ year olds. F…
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From The Vault: The Best At-Home Workout Equipment
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This week's throwback Addicted to Fitness features recommendations on which equipment will provide the best at-home workouts. Nick and Shannon provide a list of cost effective, easy to store, and easy to obtain home fitness equipment on this old school episode. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know…
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The Health Implications of the Wellness Trend 'Bed Rotting'
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores a supposed wellness trend that involves staying in bed for days on end. Nick and Shannon describe what's included in 'bed rotting', how it's a response to the go-go lifestyle promoted in the U.S., and why it could create further physical and mental health problems. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @Th…
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This week's Addicted to Fitness investigates a recent wellness trend that's currently being promoted on several social media channels. Nick describes mouth taping protocol, how it can minimize snoring, and who should & shouldn't give it a try. Follow the podcast profile on Instagram @TheATFPodcast. Give it a listen and let us know what you think by…
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