Interested in intermittent fasting? In today's episode, we sit down with plant-based dietitian Dr. Pamela Fergusson, who walks us through everything you need to know to get started, stay healthy, and make the practice last.

What if I were to tell you that there was a 3,100 mile foot race. What if I then told you that the entire thing consisting of nothing but loops around a half mile NYC block. You'd think I was crazy, right? Well guess what, the race exists. And yes, there are dozens of people that run it each year. It's called the Self-Transcendence 3100 Miler, ...…

If there's one thing I've learned over the past few months of working with Giacomo and Dani on the new Plant-Based Body Transformation program, it's this: To gain muscle and burn fat, workouts and strength training are just a small piece of the puzzle. The much larger -- and often overlooked -- piece is nutrition. Or more specifically, how to m ...…

Think you're ready to run your first 50K ultramarathon? Today we sit down with NMA Radio listener, Stephen Dunne, to talk about his journey from road marathons to trail ultramarathons, and all the lessons he learned along the way.

Want to put on a little muscle on a plant-based diet, but don't know where to start? In today's episode, Matt and Doug share their very different approaches to strength training, and the first steps you should take.

Want to know how we really eat? For the most part, it comes down to a simple formula which can act as the framework for every single meal.

Marco Borges has worked as a health coach to celebrities like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, and Shakira, and today, to you. He sits down with us to talk about his nutrition philosophy, intermittent fasting, and why we should be practicing Kaizen when it comes to our health (and life).

A few days ago we asked readers of the blog to submit their marathon related questions. We got a ton of responses, and answer several in today's episode.

In today's episode, author Ocean Robbins shares his thoughts on foods worth eating every day, the single most important action you can take for your health today, and how to successfully transition to a plant-based diet.

In today's episode Matt sits down with YouTube star High Carb Hannah and her husband Derek to discuss weight loss, the vegan YouTube scene, and a why fruitarianism didn't work for them.

Want to run a big race this year? In today's episode, Doug shares his philosophy on how to develop the perfect training schedule for your goals, whether they're 3, 6, or 12 months away.

After tracking his sleep and discovering what appeared to be inadequate deep sleep, Matt began experimenting with different ways to catch better Zzz's.

In our last episode of 2018 we talk about the new year, goals, and why how we feel about failure. Plus Matt shares his 2019 book list.

It's easy to hate on New Year's resolutions. After all, they almost always fail. But what if they didn't have to? What if we really could use January 1st as a chance to do something big?

'Twas a few weeks before Christmas when all through No Meat Athlete, Matt and Doug were up giggling, 'til the vegan cooking was complete. Ok, enough of that... Each year this ends up being one of my favorite episodes to record -- our big vegan holiday extravaganza, where we share the official unofficial NMA gift list, our goals and focuses for ...…

Each year, one of my favorite episodes is the Holiday Extravaganza, so this year, we decided to get started a little early with a sneak peek at the official NMA gift guide (plus a few fitness lessons from 2018).

Let's take a little walk down memory lane and explore the history of No Meat Athlete and how it -- and the community -- has changed over the years.

I think it's safe to say that both of us have primarily identified as runners over the past several years, but when it comes to fitness and health, where does running fall short?

With the rise of social media, hustle incomes, and free education and promotion, are hobbies for the sake of enjoyment... dead?

Have you ever taken a life-changing smoke break? NMA's own Susan Lacke has, when her old boss, Carlos, convinced her to start working out with him. Twenty months later, she was running her first Ironman triathlon, writing for NMA, and launching a new career. And it was Carlos's never-wavering support that she believes made it all possible.…

You've probably seen the recent headlines like, "No Amount of Alcohol is Safe" or "Why Any Levels of Alcohol is Bad for You." They've been popping up a lot recently, in part because it's a drastic shift from the conventional thinking that a small amount of wine each day could actually be good for you. In today's episode we take a look at the re ...…

Sometimes, no matter how much you want a habit to work, it just doesn't. You can't get it to stick. Does that mean you should just give up and quit trying all together?

What do you do when you're at a wedding with little for vegans to eat? You spend the weekend eating simply. Here's how it turned out for Doug, and what he took away from the experience.

We sit down with Sid Garza-Hillman, nutritionist and author of Approaching the Natural, to talk about his four rules for healthy eating. And yes, there are only four!

Some may call it wacky, others... simple. In today's episode we discuss the most important food lesson Matt has learned from nearly a decade of No Meat Athlete.

Unintentionally, this episode ended up a bit different. You'll just have to listen to find out why...

It's time for another big Q&A episode, where we answer listener submitted questions. In this week's edition, we focus on nutrition related questions, ranging from eating for recovery to the value of plant-based meats.

Summer is nearing an end, which means now is the perfect time for a health reset. In today's episode, we share our goals for the next few months, and how we'll refocus on food, fitness, and good habits.

In today's episode we get personal, sharing our experiences and advice on dealing with pre-race and general anxiety. Get ready... this one goes deep.

How does a classically trained French chef turn into one of the most popular vegan recipe developers on Facebook? Ask Jean-Philippe Cyr, The Buddhist Chef. He’s made a name for himself not by whipping up thousands of mediocre recipes, but by creating carefully crafted, reliable meals, and doing so in a mindful way. We frequently share Jean-Phil ...…

Have we been approaching new healthy habits all wrong?

Your no hacks guide to creating more time for your healthy habits and lifestyle.

As adult vegans, we face certain challenges when traveling, at restaurants, or when we're outside our normal routines. But we always end up figuring it out. But what does it look like when kids are involved? They're pickier, and the last thing we want to do is feed them junk just to get by. In today's episode we explore how we feed our kids, bo ...…

Think you're ready to go vegan? Here's the advice we wish someone had told us before we went plant-based.

Ever wonder what we eat on a typical day? In today's episode, we break down exactly how we structure our meals to make sure we get everything we need to fuel our workouts, families, and adventures.

After a short break, we're back with a new season of NMA Radio. And I've got to say, we're pretty darn stoked. Here's a rundown of everything you've missed over the past few weeks, and what to expect over the next several months from the new (and improved) NMA Radio.

Doug's Garden, Matt's Soccer Channel, and Announcing a 4-Week Break (Back June 14th)

Yoga's popularity has boomed over the past several years, but for many, it's still too intimidating to actually try. In today's episode, Doug chats with his wife Katie, a certified Yoga Therapist and 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher, about how yoga can transform your life and how to get started. Doug asks the many questions he had before his fi ...…

What's it like to run a mountainous 100-mile ultramarathon? How about one that takes you 33 hours to complete? In today's episode, Doug shares his report from the Hellbender 100, and why he almost didn't make it to the finish.

Life... it's stressful. Work, kids, school, training, dishes, they all pile up draining you of energy and time, until suddenly, you no longer have any free-time to yourself. Now, there are a lot of productivity gurus and self-help personalities pushing life-hacks and cheats to save 15 minutes here or free up a little time there, but rarely do t ...…

Stressed out by your plant-based diet, and unsure how you'll keep it going or if you're getting all the right nutrients? Trust me, we've been there too. So in today's episode, we share our thoughts on why diets end up becoming so stressful, and a simple approach to getting everything you need without a complicated meal plan.…

Feeling stuck with your fitness or nutrition? We know the feeling... In today's episode we discuss what it means for your health when you're "stuck," and whether getting unstuck should even be your focus.

You've got questions, we've got answers. In this Q&A episode, Matt and Doug cover everything from B12 absorption to shoe size, training speed, and the health benefits of peanuts.

Want to run an ultramarathon, but don't think you're ready? In today's episode, Matt and Doug address the 4 big hangups runners have when it comes to training for an ultramarathon, including: fitness, time, trail running, and whether or not they have it in them. That ultramarathon goal might just be closer than you think!…

Runners, new and experienced, have all heard certain "rules." Hard and fast advice on how to train, recover, and experience the sport. But we here at NMA Radio don't think all of those rules are beneficial. In today's episode we call out some of the running advice we've all heard (maybe even shared), and flip it on it's head.…

People talk a lot about making sure you get all the nutrients you need on a plant-based diet, but what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if the bigger concern for everyone, not just vegans, is overnutrition? In today's episode we chat with Julieanna Hever and Ray Cronise, authors of Plant-Based Nutrition (Idiot's Guide) on their approach t ...…

If you don't think you can build muscle on a whole-foods, plant-based diet, just take a look at Marcella Torres and Derek Tresize. In today's episode we chat with Derek and Marcella on what vegans need to know about muscle gain, plus their resistance training philosophy, which has helped countless people get stronger, lose weight, and stay inju ...…

It's no secret that we like self improvement strategies here at NMA Radio. We like to set big goals and create habits that help with performance, productivity, and effectiveness. But at what price? After reading a recent article in the New Yorker, and following it up with a few not-so-hip-on self improvement books, Matt has found himself in a p ...…

Do vegans need supplements to stay healthy? What nutrients do whole plant-based foods actually lack? There's a lot of controversy surrounding those questions, and the answer isn't always simple. In today's episode, Matt sits down with Matt Tullman -- an author and entrepreneur who has set a goal for a third of the population to go plant-based b ...…

Long-time friends of NMA, Rip and Jane Esselstyn, know a thing or two about cooking healthy meals people actually want to eat. They've written best-selling books and designed an entire diet philosophy, the Engine 2 Diet, around the subject. So when they publish a new cookbook, The Engine 2 Cookbook, we want to hear about it. In today's episode, ...…