Episodios

  • Listener Mailbag: App reviews, overtraining after 50, and smarter strength plans
    Apr 15 2025

    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 time to slow down your training, and how to adapt your workouts as you age. He breaks down what “functional training” really means and explains why strength may matter more than cardio as you get older.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    16 m
  • A personal update on fitness, burnout, and what’s next for "Get-Fit Guy"
    Apr 8 2025

    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.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    14 m
  • Why do so many people have back pain? Do monkeys have the answer?
    Apr 1 2025

    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 and examines how our spine’s design, combined with modern habits like prolonged sitting, contributes to discomfort, plus tips to keep your back healthy.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    14 m
  • Should older adults train more? The truth about fitness & aging
    Mar 25 2025

    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 age-related loss of muscle mass, and how older trainees can combat it through smart nutrition and resistance training.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    11 m
  • Could you survive "The Last of Us"? Strength and training tips for a post-apocalyptic world
    Mar 18 2025

    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 real apocalypse-ready strength. From weight training to combat skills, he analyzes how a survivor would need to train to fight off zombies and endure the harsh world of The Last of Us. Plus, a look at the real-life athlete behind one of the game’s most jacked characters.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    10 m
  • The strength training debate: Powerlifting vs. weightlifting vs. weight training
    Mar 11 2025

    Struggling with motivation after time away from training, Kevin found his way back through powerlifting. In this episode, he breaks down the key differences between powerlifting, weightlifting, and weight training, explaining how each impacts strength, fitness, and overall health.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    13 m
  • Are you overtraining? Understanding pain, injury & gym fatigue (Reissue)
    Mar 4 2025

    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 DOMS and chronic injuries, and discusses why normalizing pain in training can be a dangerous mindset. He also answers a listener's question about staying motivated in the gym as we age.

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    12 m
  • Mind vs. body: Can you change who you are through fitness? (Reissue)
    Feb 25 2025

    Can you truly become a completely different person through fitness, or do transformations only alter your qualities while your core identity remains the same? Kevin dives into the philosophy of personal identity, the science of body transformations, and answer a listener’s question on fixing strength imbalances.

    Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.

    Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at getfitguy@quickanddirtytips.com or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.

    Find Get-Fit Guy on Facebook and Twitter, or subscribe to the newsletter for more fitness tips.

    Get-Fit Guy is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.

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    https://www.kevindon.com/

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    11 m
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