Get-Fit Guy
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Move more of your body more often and in more interesting ways with the Get-Fit Guy! If you want to begin an exercise routine and don't know where to start, or if you've been working out for a while and aren't getting the results you want, Kevin Don will give you the tips you need to reach your fitness and movement goals. Get expert information on the latest fitness trends and advice on everything from toning your arms to running a 5K or simply building more movement into your day. With his easy-to-understand explanations, concrete examples, and sound reasoning backed by scientific research, Get-Fit Guy will provide you with the inspiration and knowledge you need to become fitter and stronger so you’ll be able to move through this world with more ease and enjoyment.
- 7 minutes 13 secondsHow to warm up before winter exercise (Reissue)
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Warming up before exercise is especially important when the weather is cold. Get-Fit Guy, Dr. Jonathan Su, shows you how to prepare your body for exercise with a proper warm-up in just a few minutes.
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16 December 2025, 10:00 am - 12 minutes 9 secondsIs There Such Thing as a 'Hard Gainer'? (Reissue)
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This week, Kevin asks if there really such a thing as a ‘hard gainer’ or do we all have muscle building potential?
Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. A transcript is available at Simplecast.
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9 December 2025, 10:00 am - 13 minutes 2 secondsPhilosophy, fitness, and AI (Reissue)
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This week, Kevin takes a deep dive into the environmental implications of AI technologies like ChatGPT, connecting the dots between fitness, philosophy, and the future of technology.
Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don. Find a full transcript here.
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2 December 2025, 10:00 am - 6 minutes 29 secondsHow to develop physical skills (Reissue)
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This week, Kevin explains the more complex or explosive the contraction, the more training has to go into learning the sequence in which things have to move.
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25 November 2025, 7:00 am - 14 minutes 20 secondsEscaping the "metrics trap" in fitness (Reissue)
696. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? We are bringing you the best episodes from all of our hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years.
This week, Coach Kevin Don breaks down how our core values in fitness can be shaped by external metrics, from calorie counts to college rankings. He explores how devices and media oversimplify what we truly value, replacing joy and personal goals with data-driven targets. Plus, Kevin answers a listener's question on recovery, explaining the role of biomarkers in understanding when it’s safe to dive back into training.
Get-Fit Guy is hosted by Kevin Don.
Find a transcript here.
Have a fitness question? Email Kevin at [email protected] or leave us a voicemail at (510) 353-3014.
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18 November 2025, 10:00 am - 11 minutes 17 secondsSources of fitness information (Reissue)
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This week, Coach Kevin Don asks what are the best sources of fitness information?
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11 November 2025, 2:32 pm - 13 minutes 59 secondsIs vaping any better than smoking? (Reissue)
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This week, Coach Kevin Don addresses vaping. He says it seems that everywhere he goes, someone is blowing vape in his face. Is vaping as bad as smoking?
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4 November 2025, 7:00 am - 15 minutes 44 secondsSelf care strategies for hard times? (Reissue)
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Today, Coach Kevin Don opens up about some struggles in his own life and offers tips and advice on how to get through hard times.
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28 October 2025, 6:00 am - 11 minutes 38 secondsHow long should you recover between sets? (Reissue)
532. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don.
Today, Brock is bringing you a lesson in recovery times. An important aspect of finding the elusive perfect workout is also finding the perfect recovery time between sets. But this endeavor may be more about intuition than science with a hefty dose of "it depends" thrown in.
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21 October 2025, 9:00 am - 7 minutes 47 secondsHow long does it take to see results from exercise? (Reissue)
571. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don.
Today, Dr. Su asks "How long will it take to see fitness progress after starting an exercise routine?" Faster than you think. He shares research on just how little time to takes to start seeing improvements in muscle size and strength. Read the transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips. Subscribe to the newsletter to get more fitness tips.
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14 October 2025, 9:00 am - 6 minutes 38 secondsHow to spot reduce fat (Reissue)
599. Missing new episodes of Get-Fit Guy? Have no fear - we are bringing you the best episodes, from all of our previous hosts, to give you the most resounding advice from our experts over the years. You'll hear from Dr. Jonathan Su, Brock Armstrong, and Coach Kevin Don.
Today, we have Coach Kevin Don who answers a listener question about spot-reducing fat. If you are looking to shift fat from stubborn areas, take a listen. Coach Kevin Don breaks down how to best go about it.
Find a transcript here.
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