The Effect Grip Strength Has on your Total Body Strength & Longevity
Release Date: 11/10/2025
ATF Year-End Review and Checking In on our Health & Fitness Predictions
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This week's Addicted to Fitness reviews the listeners & hosts favorite episodes of the year and more. Nick and Shannon share the most downloaded episode of the year, which episodes they enjoyed recording the most, and review the accuracy of the health & fitness trends they predicted at the beginning of the year. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow Nick...
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An Update on Hormone Replacement Therapy for Women
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses a recent FDA action that will help women struggling with hormonal issues. Nick and Shannon describe how the FDA mandated removal of unnecessary warning labels on women's hormone replacement medications will allow more women to thrive during perimenopause and menopause. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow Nick &...
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The 2025 ATF Fitness Gift Guide
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features this year's edition of gift suggestions for the fitness fanatic in your life. Nick and Shannon describe what strength training equipment, supplements, recovery devices, and workout app subscriptions they would purchase for themselves or the fitness minded individual in their lives. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow...
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From the Vault: Tips to Help you Reach your Fitness Goals this Year
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This week's throwback 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 on this old school episode. Original air date 1/8/2024. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast...
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Thanksgiving Holiday Survival Guide
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This week's Addicted to Fitness provides a gameplan on how to have a healthy & happy Turkey Day. Nick and Shannon describe how making lists, working out before the big meal, limiting alcohol intake, and more can help reduce the physical & mental stress associated with the holiday. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow Nick & Elemental Training...
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ZOA Energy Drink Breakdown & Taste Test
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This week's Addicted to Fitness features a product review of one of the newest energy drinks on the market. Nick and a special guest co-host describe the taste, nutritional content, the subseqent effect of this drink AND perform a taste test of live on the podcast. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow Nick & Elemental Training Tampa on Facebook () and...
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The Effect Grip Strength Has on your Total Body Strength & Longevity
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This week's Addicted to Fitness explores the importance of having a firm handshake. Nick and Shannon discuss how research suggests that individuals who have above average grip strength tend to have more total body strength, less chronic diseases, and live longer. They also provide several different exercises that can help you improve your grip strength. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness...
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The Importance of Knowing Your VO2 Max
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This week's Addicted to Fitness defines VO2 Max and outlines why it is so important. Nick and Shannon describe how your fitness tracker & your iPhone can tell you your VO2 Max, the association of low VO2 Max with premature death, and which types of workout can help you improve your VO2 Max. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like & Follow the Addicted to Fitness Podcast Facebook page (). Follow Nick & Elemental Training...
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Keep It Simple Stupid (KISS) When It Comes To Your Fitness
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This week's Addicted to Fitness describes how working smarter not harder will help you achieve your fitness goals. Nick and Shannon discuss how focusing the majority of your effort/time on the four main tenets of your health & fitness (exercise, nutrition, sleep, stress management) while avoiding "distractions" often promoted by social media influencers will help you acheive your goals faster. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. ...
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One of the Most Important Types of Resistance Training Can Be Done At Home
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This week's Addicted to Fitness discusses how one particular type of exercise can help you in numerous facets of your life. Nick and Shannon describe how prioritizing core training in your workout routine can help you look good, perform better in any sport, and improve your longevity. They also describe several body weight core exercises that you can do from the comfort of your own home. 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. Visit to listen to our entire archive. Like &...
info_outlineThis week's Addicted to Fitness explores the importance of having a firm handshake. Nick and Shannon discuss how research suggests that individuals who have above average grip strength tend to have more total body strength, less chronic diseases, and live longer. They also provide several different exercises that can help you improve your grip strength. 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. Visit addictedtofitness.libsyn.com to listen to our entire archive.
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