Total Fitheads

Max and Ali are on a health and fitness mission to give you factual and funny insights about how to look and feel awesome. Special guests help them investigate everything from different diets and workouts to mental hacks and beyond. Subscribe to cut through all the bullfit and figure out the health and fitness answers that work for you...with a side of lolz.

Brutally Rating Olympic Sports 07/31/2024

Brutally Rating Olympic Sports The 2024 Olympics in Paris are upon us. Which Olympic sport is best? Which one would the Fitheads want to compete in. Which sport makes the hottest athletes? Are the Summer Olympics better or the Winter Olympics? Should the Olympics do a better job of cooling the athletes while they sleep? Get an Eight Sleep mattress here! code: SPAGS /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/32370132

Our Weight Loss Journey 07/17/2024

Our Weight Loss Journey The Total Fitheads are both cutting weight at the same time. Can we get the scale to go down? How does it effect our strength in the gym? What are our current diets? Is Ali fasting again? What foods does Max eat to stay lean? We talk about the shift from bulking to cutting and how we're losing weight. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/32184242

How to Stay Fit on the 4th of July 07/03/2024

How to Stay Fit on the 4th of July The 4th of July in America means parties, beers, BBQ and lots more unhealthy things. Here is how we stay fit when we're invited to holiday events. Some easy changes and diet swaps can mean the huge difference between a metabolism bomb and staying on track with healthy eating. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/32009567

Barefoot HATER vs. Barefoot OBSESSED 06/19/2024

Barefoot HATER vs. Barefoot OBSESSED Ali talks about the benefit of barefoot shoes and Max thinks it's BS. Barefoot training and lifting, barefoot running -- Are there benefits? What are the benefits of minimalist shoes and toe spacers? And how skeptical will Max stay about the barefoot lifestyle? /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/31816807

WORST and BEST Sleep Trackers 06/05/2024

WORST and BEST Sleep Trackers The Fitheads have used a lot of sleep trackers and tech. We talk about how they all compare to each other and which is our favorite. From Eight Sleep mattress to Apple Watch to Whoop. We even cover Levels Continuous Glucose Monitor! /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/31623052

We Decide to Bulk or Cut 05/22/2024

We Decide to Bulk or Cut Bulking or cutting? Maybe we should eat at maintenance calories. We discuss our current weight and how we're going to change out diets moving forward. Can we add muscle mass while still burning fat? This is our weight loss and weight gain journey /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/31356922

Discover your Biological Age! (Ft. Hannah Went of TruDiagnostic) 05/09/2024

Discover your Biological Age! (Ft. Hannah Went of TruDiagnostic) Hannah Went is a cofounder of TruDiagnostic, a company focusing on methylation array-based diagnostics for life extension and preventive healthcare serving functional medicine providers. They tell you how old your body really is. WE talk about health factors genetic vs epigenetic, blue zone people, blood tests vs Spit, how they're partnering with Harvard for a database, wine, sex, plants and meth! Oh and Flossing! TruDiagnostic can also predict your death with alarming accuracy which begs the question - do you want to know when you're gonna die? If you want to test your own Biological Age go to TruDiagnostic.com use the promo code FITHEADS at checkout! Find Hannah at https://www.instagram.com/everythingepigenetics/ /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/31206807

Detox: Real or Marketing Lies? 04/24/2024

Detox: Real or Marketing Lies? The detox industry is huge! Is it even possible to detox. Is detox something you should do daily? There are pills, shakes, fasting, sauna and so much more. Even cutting out using your phone notifications! What about bluetooth and junk electricity? We give our thoughts on detox and cover a lot of the protocols in Ben Greenfield's "Boundless" book. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/30971908

200TH EPISODE CELEBRATION! 04/11/2024

200TH EPISODE CELEBRATION! FITHEADS!!! WE HIT 200 EPISODES! So that means this BRAND NEW CHANNEL and a celebration episode where we look back at shows 101-200!! Subscribe to be in the first 10 Fitheads to join the new channel!! The biggest and best fitness, nutrition, health and longevity tips we've learned for the second 100 episodes of the podcast. We rapid-fire run through the biggest takeaways from each guest. Want to learn 100 ways to optimize your health as fast as possible? Take a listen to our reminiscing about all the trainers, doctors, specialists, athletes, health company CEOs and more that we've talked to! Is this your first time listening to our podcast? No need to go back through our whole catalog. This is the CliffsNotes to becoming a Fithead with us... Part 2! /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/30773288

Our Coffee Obsession 03/13/2024

Our Coffee Obsession Max is a coffee nerd and Ali did a caffeine detox for 13 days. The Total Fitheads talk about their love for this popular stimulant. Max even had a bag of powdered caffeine. How much caffeine is too much? /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/30361533

The Intense Health Benefits of Saunas (ft. Zach Rowland of SweatTents) 02/28/2024

The Intense Health Benefits of Saunas (ft. Zach Rowland of SweatTents) Today we talk with Josh Rowland of Sweat Tents - a company dedicated to amplifying the remarkable health benefits of saunas through their innovative portable sauna tent, heated by a wood stove. Their goal is to put a sauna in every home in America. We talk about the holistic advantages, as well as well-established sauna health benefits including improved circulation, reduced inflammation, lower blood pressure, boosting metabolism, detoxify, stress relief, improving mood, sleep, and let's not forget HANGOVERS. Well that last one might not be proven yet, but saunas are hot, and this episode is in tents. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/30147403

Shower Before or After Bed? 02/14/2024

Shower Before or After Bed? There is only one right answer. And everyone has a different one. Shower before bed... or shower in the morning when you wake up. Does a hot shower help you sleep better? Does a hot shower help you wake up? How gross is it to get into bed without getting clean? Whether it's your morning routine or bedtime routine... Someone is wrong. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/29948798

Our 2024 Resolutions 01/17/2024

Our 2024 Resolutions The Total Fitheads 2025 new year's resolutions! What goals are we setting? What systems and habits are we setting up to achieve them? Will it be mental, physical, spiritual? Perhaps it's working out, perhaps it's nutrition, perhaps it's ice baths! We need to set some goals for the year. What do you think we should try to achieve? /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/29534043

Ali's Mom Spills the Truth (ft. Cheryl Spagnola) 01/03/2024

Ali's Mom Spills the Truth (ft. Cheryl Spagnola) We get the inside info from fan of the show, Fithead and mother of Ali Spagnola, Cheryl! Not only do we get a long-time podcast listener on the air to give us feedback on the show, she also covers Ali as a young kid, getting a D in gym class, learning to get stronger by yourself at the YMCA, moderation and lots more. If you're a newbie at the gym and need some starting motivation, Ali's mom has you covered. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/29321438

The 5 Best Health & Fitness Gifts 12/19/2023

The 5 Best Health & Fitness Gifts The Total Fitheads talk through their best holiday gifts. What is on their stocking stuffer list to give the gift of longevity, fitness and health. Biohack your way through the Christmas season with our favorite gadgets. Get your Eight Sleep mattress or cover here!→https://eight-sleep.ioym.net/c/247466/607198/9942 code: SPAGS /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/29160448

The Science behind Cold (ft. Joshua Church) 12/06/2023

The Science behind Cold (ft. Joshua Church) Joshua Church is a triathlete, podcaster, and cofounder of Edge Theory Labs, bringing cold water therapy and tools for high performance and recovery to the world. We talk about cold emersion, triathlons, headphones, Britney Spears as a performance enhancer, rehabbing from a triple crown knee tear, overcoming, over training, over icing, cold hot contrast, hermetic stresses, and most of all - TIGERS! https://www.edgetheorylabs.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joshuadeanchurch /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28949613

The Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods 11/23/2023

The Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods We discuss the best and worst foods to eat at Thanksgiving. What's got the carbs, calories and just straight up tastes bad. Corn or stuffing... What side are you on? We also talk about strategies to not overeat. And workout habits for the holiday. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28767118

Inflammation is the Key (ft. Bob Messerschmidt) 11/01/2023

Inflammation is the Key (ft. Bob Messerschmidt) Following decades of obesity and associated metabolic ill health, Bob regained a healthier weight and his metabolic health – after he realized the core driver was microinflammation. He founded COR Health to enable everyone to see and better understand their microinflammation, so that they, too, have the best opportunity to manage their health. Bob is a Williams-Wright Award recipient for his contribution to industrial spectroscopy. Bob had two successful exits before he cold-emailed Steve Jobs about his third company. Steve immediately called him and soon after acquired the company. Bob then went on to work directly with Steve, and others, such as Jony Ive, for several years. Steve’s vision for consumer devices in the future of health heavily influenced Bob. For more information, check out https://corhealth.com /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28483157

The Physical Effects of Being SCARED 10/25/2023

The Physical Effects of Being SCARED Fight or flight? Being scared activates your stress response. We talk about the psychology of fright, the fear response in your brain. What your brain chemicals do at an immersive Halloween event feel similar to nerves and performance anxiety before a sport. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28423109

the 3 Components of Burnout (ft. Marissa Graham) 10/18/2023

the 3 Components of Burnout (ft. Marissa Graham) Marissa Graham is a Dancer turned trainer who specializes in helping her clients create a fitness routine while avoiding burnout. Certified Personal Trainer and Human Movement Specialist, • Certified L1 Nutrition Coach Precision Nutrition, BFA, Dance Performance, Certified Sleep, Stress, & Recovery Coach, Custom training, recovery, & nutrition plans toxic fitness+ hustle culture shame-free resting… she does it all! /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28353467

Looking Fit in Halloween Costumes 10/11/2023

Looking Fit in Halloween Costumes Looking jacked is the most important part of Halloween. We talk through the best costumes to look fit for spooky season. From superheros to Baberaham Lincoln, how do you show off your muscles in your Halloween outfit? Sleeves discouraged. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28284875

Do Not Age (ft. Alan Graves) 10/04/2023

Do Not Age (ft. Alan Graves) Alan Graves is CEO of DoNotAge.org a company that aims to help people live healthier for longer. They offer a slew of products supplements and test kits, focusing on NMN, Siri 6, resveratrol and berberine. We talk about longevity, aging, space, taurine, seaweed redbull, and what it means to actually age. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28220135

The WORST Things You're Doing Before Bed 09/27/2023

The WORST Things You're Doing Before Bed The Total Fitheads want to optimize our evening routines. That will help us perform and recover better. We discussed our morning routines in a past episode and even our nighttime routines but this time we're talking about fails. These are our bedtime rituals currently - the bad habits we want to break before bed. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28160807

The Calisthenic Artist (ft. Nicky Lyan) 09/20/2023

The Calisthenic Artist (ft. Nicky Lyan) Nicky Lyan is a professional calisthenics athlete, judge and coach and champion. We talk about how he got his start after a broken ankle, how the sport may or may not have originated in American prisons after a federal law prohibited weights, how he approaches challenges and how he coaches others, and where he thinks the sport is going and how to find your place in the world. Oh and also how doing a muscle up is literally the coolest thing anyone can do. https://nickylyan.com/ /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28090565

How We Cold Plunge at Home 09/13/2023

How We Cold Plunge at Home The Total Fitheads have been cold plunging. We've used a tub, bathtub and bags of ice to make a DIY at-home cold plunge. We talk about our habits and the benefits of cold exposure therapy such as boosted mood, faster recovery and mental strength. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/28019211

NAD is the secret to Longevity (ft. Dr. Jin-Xiong She) 09/06/2023

NAD is the secret to Longevity (ft. Dr. Jin-Xiong She) Jinfiniti was founded in 2018 by renowned scientist Dr Jin-Xiong She who revolutionised the fields of diabetes and cancer therapy by applying a strategy of predictive, preventative and personalised medicine. Jinfiniti is laser focused on solving “the aging problem” by helping individuals make informed health decisions by tracking changes in an array of the most impactful and modifiable biomarkers of aging within their body. Learn more about Dr She and NAD http://jinfiniti.com Want to get better at life with me? Subscribe!→https://www.youtube.com/FitnessOutrageous?sub_confirmation=1 Like it?? Join my team to help me make more→ http://patreon.com/alispagnola Every Monday morning I bring you Fitness Outrageous. Fit tips. Health hacks. Superhuman strategies! All delivered with a side of hilarious. I'm constantly working to get better at life. Wanna join me? Let's get Fitness Outrageous together :) /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/27952563

8 Months to Learn to TOUCH HIS TOES 08/31/2023

8 Months to Learn to TOUCH HIS TOES Max stuck to his new years resolution for 8 months. He stretched every day for 15 minutes, committing to the system, the habit that helped him reach his goal. He set up S.M.A.R.T. He has some tips and tricks for discipline, motivation and habit formation. He can also touch his toes now. /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/27899937

Lost a Bet So He Tattooed Me 08/23/2023

Lost a Bet So He Tattooed Me The final culmination of the Muscle Up Tattoo bet. Max challenged Ali to get a muscle up in one year. If she lost she had to get a tattoo he picked. We talk through the full story of what happened... and the surprising ending. Plus some thoughts on the meaning of life, the nature of consciousness, the drive to procreate and "well actually" people /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/27834372

Caffeine vs. Alcohol... PICK ONE 08/16/2023

Caffeine vs. Alcohol... PICK ONE Caffeine and alcohol. There are benefits and they are also unhealthy. They both disrupt your sleep. Both legal. Both change your body chemistry. Both are social. Ali and Max are obsessed with them equally. If you had to pick ONLY ONE... which one would you keep? Pre workout or post workout beer?! /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/27774405

How Cold Exposure Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE (ft. Lisa Kricfalusi) 08/09/2023

How Cold Exposure Will CHANGE YOUR LIFE (ft. Lisa Kricfalusi) Lisa Kricfalusi is Canada’s leading primal wellness therapy expert. With over 14 years of experience, Lisa is widely recognized for her contribution to the world of deliberate cold exposure through shaping some of the top programmes in the industry. Her scientific and educational approach is ingrained into each experience, leaving her clients feeling not only capable but resilient, motivated, and empowered. https://lisakricfalusi.com https://stayunbounded.com /episode/index/show/totalfitheads/id/27699813

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