Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2518 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss a mixed bag from television, to school lunches, sauna vs. cold plunge, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/a-mixed-bag-episode-2518 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Mixed Bag Gina has been walking a lot again and having a lovely summer. (3:00) Her husband and “kidboy” have been playing basketball twice daily. Serena is currently on Days of Our Lives. (6:00) This leads to a discussion of various television shows. Gina shares a story about a fitness influencer Mom. (17:00) People are pissed off at the influencer for the healthy foods she packs for her kid. Vinnie discusses “the Tweet heard around the world.” (19:00) Various practices were claimed as “healthy” and are now considered wrong. (27:00) One example is cigarette smoking for weight loss. They chat about Vinnie’s parents. (32:00) Gina asks about the benefits of sauna for insulin resistance, especially for meno

Episode 2517 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss redefining a plateau, how there is always movement, accountability, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/redefining-a-plateau-episode-2517 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Redefining the Plateau Vinnie has been adding exercise videos to the VIP group. (4:30) If you want to join the group, you can put your name on the waitlist at . Vinnie doesn’t believe in “the plateau”, because you are always moving, either forward or backwards. (9:30) We are always learning something; we as humans are never truly stagnant. Vinnie went to his own VIP group to motivate others, because he wanted to get moving even after going through chemo. They discuss what they hear from listeners concerning being in a “plateau.” (23:00) According to some studies, Americans gain the most weight in the latter half of the year. There are so many holidays that are centered around food and candy. (24

Episode 2516 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Serena Scott Thomas and they announce her official start on Days Of Our Lives, share a second surprise, and more. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Days Of Our Lives Today’s show is different than the usual health-related one. Serena gives a brief history of how she ended up becoming an actress. (5:15) She talks about her early career; she did a lot of modeling and was encouraged to get into acting. One of her early roles was playing Princess Diana. Serena has been working on the daytime series “Days of Our Lives”; her first episode is available today! (23:00) The show streams on Peacock. Vinnie and Serena do a little role-playing and have some fun for an excellent reason. (32:00) They reminisce on how they met. Tallulah, Serena’s daughter, happens to call and joins the conversation. And then…..history is made! (40:00) You can follow Serena Scott Thomas on Instagram @sscottthomas

Episode 2515 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss sun exposure, dehydration, a common thread among health issues, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/a-common-thread-episode-2515 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - A Common Thread Gina comments on how great Vinnie looks and asks for an update on his health. (3:00) Vinnie recaps parts of his treatment and how his body responded. He had a conversation with his medical team; many people are hesitant to do that. You can advocate for yourself without being confrontational. They discuss sun exposure and sunscreen. (9:00) There appears to be a common thread with certain health issues; what you eat and put on your body matters. Society is not getting healthier. (13:30) There are other effects from the chemicals in some sunscreens, such as killing ocean reefs. (15:00) They discuss electrolytes, UltraSalt, and fighting dehydration. (22:00) Pickleball is not Vinnie’s favorite sport.

Episode 2514 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss marathon training, coffee talk about espresso, the need for electrolytes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/the-need-for-electrolytes-episode-2514 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Training and Coffee Talk Giving and receiving thank you notes is a nice gesture. (2:00) How do you train for a marathon while having an autoimmune? (10:00) They talk about long races and recovery. How long to train (reasonably). (17:00) Choose a race further out, especially if you don’t have a base. Don't jump from a 10K to trying a marathon. It’s not only a physical challenge, it’s a mental challenge. (19:00) There are extra considerations when you have an autoimmune disease. It’s a long journey to get strength and endurance back. Vinnie has had to build back strength after having chemotherapy treatment. He’s making progress, but moving at a pace that is safe for him during this t

Episode 2513 -  In this BEST OF episode that originally aired on January 17, 2014, Anna and Vinnie speak with Andrew Weaver about his podcast, and to Michael Arnstein the Fruitarian, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/best-of-michael-arnstein-the-fruitarian-episode-2513 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ANDREW WEAVER & PODCASTS Vinnie and Anna start the show with Andrew Weaver and some comedy fun about Twitter accounts. (1:15) Andrew also talks about how his podcast came about and that he is a fanboy of Vinnie's. Vinnie mentions Michael Arnstein and what he plans to ask him. (11:00) They also chat about other well-known podcast personalities. THE FRUITARIAN Vinnie and Anna then welcome fruitarian Michael Arnstein to the conversation and ask him questions about his lifestyle.(28:00) They ask him about his claims about his daily fruit intake as well as plenty of other questions. (32:15) They also chat about how he got into Ultra running and why he became fruitarian. (46:25) Michael cha

Episode 2512 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss racewalking, walking as exercise, where there's a will there's a way, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/where-theres-a-will-episode-2512 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Where There's A Will The Rolling Stones are in their 80s, and Mick Jagger is still super active. (2:00) Vinnie wants to be active into his 80s, too. A recent US Olympic Team qualifier is 58-year-old woman, Michelle Rohl. (6:00) She is a racewalker. The technique looks odd to those who aren’t familiar with it, but it’s a lot of work. Vinnie shares a lesson about the human body. (10:30) Walking is a great exercise, contrary to what some random “influencers” would claim. (16:00) There can be various valid challenges in getting started, but where there’s a will, there’s a way. Angola Penitentiary in Louisiana grows its food. (24:45) Vinnie worked at a different prison but is familiar with how things are

Episode 2511 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the VIP Group and why you can call him "Mr. Lagniappe," collagen, meat recipes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/call-him-mr-lagniappe-episode-2511 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Call Him Mr. Lagniappe Having a “type”, mental health, and a little more. (2:00) The VIP Group is open until today, Monday 7/8 at MIDNIGHT. (8:00) There is new content being added, including exercise videos. And of course, the two LIVE group consults with Vinnie, twice a month. The plan is to have an item (like a hat) available exclusively to VIP Members. Broth, collagen peptides, and gelatin—what is different or better about collagen peptides or gelatin powder? (18:30) Marine collagen vs. Bovine collagen: What’s the difference? Collagen is good for skin, hair, and nails, but it can be great for joint health; however, it takes time. It’s not a miracle, but it can help. Real weight

Episode 2510 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with barefoot runner Ken Posner about running over twelve thousand miles, mindfulness in nature, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/twelve-thousand-miles-ken-posner-episode-2510 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Twelve Thousand Miles Barefoot running is a trend that has slowed down, but not for Ken. (2:00) An hour of cardio per day is recommended for good cardiac health. (8:00) Sitting is the new smoking. We get used to setting a new normal for ourselves that is so comfortable, we move further away from what our bodies were meant to do (10:30) Ken describes his transition to barefoot running (15:00) There are difficulties to it that people need help getting used to, but Ken loves it. Ken has logged approximately 12,000 miles running barefoot! (22:30) He used to wear orthotics but his feet have changed due to barefoot running. Our feet aren’t meant to wear shoes with heels or r

Episode 2506 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss "nature vs. nurture" in health and fitness, "raw-dogging" a flight, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/nature-vs-nurture-episode-2509 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Nature vs. Nurture Music and classic rock stations, walkmans, and more. (2:00) Vinnie mentions a recent conversation with a client who needs a little adjustment in his outlook. (11:30) Vinnie’s recent Instagram post shows how fit he is. He shares how one compliment in his younger years motivated him to never be out of shape. (15:00) Gina asks his opinion on “Nature vs. Nurture.” He references a photo you may want to watch in the YouTube episode. (19:30) Vinnie has re-opened the NSNG® VIP Membership portal--you can officially join from July 1 through July 7, 2024! (25:00) Don’t miss it—it is a very active community with new content being added. Vinnie has posted exercise videos that you can follow along with.

Episode 2508 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss exercise, Dirty Keto, and VIPs as Anna cooks up some salsa recipes to spice up your day, and more. (***portions of this podcast were aired live***) https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/07/spice-up-your-day-episode-2508 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Spice Up Your Day Anna is cooking Live and is making some tasty salsa! (2:00) She makes recommendations for both green and red salsas. You can watch Anna work her salsa magic on YouTube. Vinnie gives an update on Dirty Keto (6:20). Vinnie has asked for guidance from Peter Pardini and reached out to Amazon. At the time of this recording, Vinnie’s new documentary "Dirty Keto" was supposed to be released; however, it has hit a delay. You can go to Vinnie's website and enter your email to get notified when it is up on Amazon. When it comes out, make sure you watch and rate it. A listener asks for a chemo update on Vinnie. (10:00

Episode 2507 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more. [libsyn_podcast id=31924357] PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Practice What You Preach Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00) Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30) He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight. A harrowing episode with his young daughter’s safety shook him into action. He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching. Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00) He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting from square one, too. Scott reveals what it’s like to get gastric bypass surgery. (17:30) Even after being NSNG® for a while and having success, Scott’s w

Episode 2507 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Scott King to discuss how to practice what you preach, training for triathlons, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/practice-what-you-preach-scott-king-episode-2507 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Incredible Shrinking Man Some people in the health and fitness space do not appear to practice what they preach. (4:00) Scott recounts his story of the revelation he received that he had to take control of his health. (7:30) He was approximately 600 pounds, had bariatric surgery, but was gaining back weight. A harrowing episode with his young daughter’s safety shook him into action. He heard Vinnie on Adam & Dr Drew and started researching. Vinnie shares some realities of being on chemo. (13:00) He has started posting workout videos in his NSNG® VIP group, because he is starting from square one, too. Scott reveals what it’s like to get gastric bypass surgery. (17:30) Eve

Episode 2506 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss "packaging snake oil" by companies making false claims, knowing where your food comes from, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/packaging-snake-oil-episode-2506 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Packaging Snake Oil While Vinnie tries composing himself after a laugh, Gina shares this item. (4:00) What’s the deal with Poppi Prebiotic Soda? The company is being called out for its false claims. Why not go after more companies that make fake claims? There have been challenges to different rules for equipment and cycling. (14:00) There’s always an effort to package snake oil. (18:30) Vinnie can't get behind products like these. If he thought they were good, he would make them himself. Even vitamins are being made into gummies. (19:00) When you stop eating sugary items long enough, your palate changes. Processed foods have been formulated to taste the same every time. (24:00) The

Episode 2505 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss dealing with Amazon, tendonitis, weight creep, getting off stevia, the sooner the better, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/the-sooner-the-better-episode-2505 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Sooner the Better Vinnie is still trying to discover why Amazon is sitting on his documentary “Dirty Keto” and not making it available yet. (3:00) He is only telling the truth, so why the delay? He’s realizing how much of an effect chemo has had on him. (13:00) But he knows how lucky he is compared to others who he sees struggling with cancer. He hopes to make it out to California later this year. Vinnie addresses a question regarding lifting weights and tendon strain. (22:00) Even healthy people can have tendon strain as they age. Just take a little more rest before your next workout. Taking TRT isn’t necessarily beneficial in the long run. It has been what he has

Episode 2504 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with Peter Pardini and they discuss making documentaries, how Peter has become "The Incredible Shrinking Man," and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/incredible-shrinking-man-peter-pardini-episode-2504 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - The Incredible Shrinking Man Peter talks about his history and new projects; one is a documentary about the comedy scene in Austin. (3:00) They chat about comedy shows of the past and the schtick behind each. Comedy is challenging; they talk about various famous comedians and how they work. They talk about releasing a documentary and dealing with Amazon. (21:00)  "The Incredible Shrinking Man" is Vinnie's name for Peter’s health journey. (30:30) He eats a mostly carnivore diet with occasional vegetables. Occasional intermittent fasting has helped. He has noticed a huge difference in his energy. They talk about water weight and exercise. (42:00) Some

Episode 2503 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss speaking up to you doctor, Vinnie's rules around salad--lettuce explain (get it?), and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/lettuce-explain-episode-2503 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Lettuce Explain They chat about parody songs and Hank Williams. (2:00) Often song lyrics will show how times don’t change much. Gina shares a recent experience at a hotel and makes Vinnie explain his point of view on lettuce. (6:00) Meat on lettuce is unnecessary, as far as Vinnie is concerned. Even at high-end grocery stores, premium items can still be filled with bad ingredients. Vinnie had to ask his doctor about taking an iron supplement; the doctor’s response surprised him. (12:30) Doctors are very busy and you need to be proactive in your health. It may be that Vinnie’s overall health is so good, it appears his doctors may need to monitor him less. Back to Vinnie’s “lettuce rules." (26

Episode 2502 - On this Monday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino chat about various things like, how exercise is never wasted time, food demos, cooking, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/exercise-never-wasted-time-episode-2502/ PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Exercise Is Never Wasted Time Anna will be cooking in this show, so go to for the YouTube video. (2:00) She’ll make the Crunchy Garlic Onion Chili Oil (check in her Substack channel for the written recipe), Mexican Cauliflower Rice, and Guacamole. They share other cooking ideas. Vinnie and Anna barely go to restaurants because of how expensive it’s gotten. Anna shares a story about her recent product demos in Texas and gives a shout-out to all the “Favorite Dobbins”! (16:00) Anna’s sauces are now getting into some Rhode Island stores. (19:00) Vinnie’s documentary “Dirty Keto” at the time of this recording is 8 days late to be posted on Amazon. (25:30) He’s looking for an alte

Episode 2501 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich speaks with registered dietician Michelle Hurn and they discuss having a fighting chance when getting cancer treatment, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/fighting-chance-michelle-hurn-rd-episode-2501 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - A Fighting Chance Michelle’s wife is currently going through treatment for breast cancer. (2:00) Vinnie updates her on some of his challenges during treatment and how he had to advocate for himself. Michelle gives her and her wife, Corene's story. (9:00) An unexpected diagnosis turned their world upside down. They at least knew what to do nutritionally: the ketogenic diet. The American Cancer Society contradicted itself in its own statement. (12:00) Michelle and her wife saw over 32 medical professionals about the cancer diagnosis, and only one made a suggestion about nutrition, and it was incorrect advice. (15:30) She shares why a ketogenic diet is bene

Episode 2500 - On this Wednesday's show Vinnie Tortorich and Gina Grad discuss desperate measures of surgery, being metabolically broken, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/06/desperate-measures-episode-2500 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - Desperate Measures Endoscopic ablation operation targeting ghrelin; it took the patient six months to lose 20 lbs. (3:20) The procedure targets burning receptors in the gut lining. Is it a good thing to control leptin and ghrelin through surgery? Isn’t it better to just change what you’re eating? Vinnie reviews what “metabolically broken” means, and how leptin and ghrelin signaling works. Gina hadn’t eaten red meat in 25 years. (24:00) Now she craves meat all the time. Finding great deals on meat is possible—you don’t have to be rich to make it work. Vinnie shares some great food his brother Mark has made. (27:00) You can stick to local items, keeping costs down. They have some fun talking about singer Donovan.