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Get Fit Pod #151 Ben Greenfield Visits Get Fit Pod – This episode features a special interview with top ranked triathlete and one of the top triathlon, nutrition and metabolism experts in the nation-Ben Greenfield,  Skip will seek Ben’s guidance and advice on the diet and exercise elements of the Get Fit Pod Fitness Strategy.  Ben will also weigh-in on barefoot running.  The episode features two mini-workouts with music provided by Flying Machines -On A Whim and by Kortney Jean - New Dance

Here are links to some additional information from Ben Greenfield Fitness   About Ben Greenfield    Pacific Elite Fitness   Ben Greenfield’s Triathlon Adventures   Rock Star Triathlete Academy  

Hey Everybody!  I’ll be taking a late summer break for the next three weeks.  The next new Get Fit Pod episode will be #152 scheduled for release on September 12th.  It will be the first of two consecutive episodes focusing on barefoot running.  Our special guest will be Wendy Nail, the RustedRunner.  I’m continuing to do my research on barefoot running, which includes trying it myself.  I’ll be making occasional posts about it in the Barefoot Running category on this blog. I’ll also be posting twitter updates.  I’ll talk to you on September 12th.–skip

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This episode features a special interview with Beth from the C. Beth Run and the C. Beth Blog  Blogs.  Parts of the episode, including Skip’s Las Vegas Resturant Review,  were recoreded over the July 4th holiday in Las Vegas.  The episode features two mini-workouts with music from Joe Colledge and Flying Maching.  The newsbreak segment has information on how to beat the heat during these hot days of July and August.  After the close of the episode Amy Regan sings Some Kind of Blues.  Other blogs mentioned by beth in the interview One Minute Writer  Dwell and Cultivate  Caesars Palace Restaurants mentioned by skip in the podcast  Bradley Ogden  Raos The Munch Bar  As I said in the podcast, if you are going to be in Las Vegas don’t miss the opportunity to see The best new entertainment in Las Vegas Matt Goss at Caesars Palace.  Catch Matt now before he moves to less intimate venues.

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Get Fit Pod #149- The Advanced High Intensity Interval Training Workout for Runners – An intense 18 minute high intensity interval training workout for runners.  This workout is advanced level training.  Make sure that you understand  Heart Rate Training, and especially High Intensity Interval Training before attempting this workout.  It’s summer time in the northern hemisphere.  So, it’ll be best to do this workout in the cool early morning or late evening.  Have water with you on the run and check out this information about exercising in the summer heat .  You will burn lots of calories, and keep them burning off long after you complete this workout as your body recovers.  Music is provided by Moving Castles, Verona Red, The Fire Apes, and The Brew.  Coaching is provided by Get Fit Pod host and coach , Skip Orem -Dont’t forget next week is our special 150th Get Fit Pod Episode from Las Vegas.

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Get Fit Pod Episode #148 Music and Exercise 2.0 The Music Element of the Get Fit Pod Fitness Strategy is the focus of this episode.  Skip Orem gives you examples of the types of music that will motivate you to start your workout, stay with it longer, and exercise with more intensity.  This is not a workout episode, but you will be exercising intensely during most of this 30 minute podcast. In addition to three mini-workouts, the episode will also feature a 4 minute High Intensity Interval Training Workout.  Music is provided by: The Fire Apes -Tuesday’s Fine, The Redline-Beautiful, The Rewinds-New Shade of Red (sorry guys I screwed up and called this song, New Shade of “blue” on the podcast.  I know better than thast since we’ve played the song on about 12 of 148 podcasts), The Max-Dancing All Around the Room, Moving Castles-Is This the Life. and Flying Machines-Patterns.  Make sure that you follow me on Twitter to get more information about Ex-Freestyle

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Get Fit Pod Episode #147 Strength Training  I’ve returned from Las Vegas tan, rested, and of course as always, fit.  This episode focuses on a component of one of the five elements of the Get Fit Pod Fitness Strategy.  The five important elements are – 1)diet, 2) exercise, 3) Musice, 4)Knowledge and 5) Journaling.  The exercise element has two subcomponents, cardio and strength training.  This episode features a brief introduction to strength training and it’s overall importance to a well structured fitness strategy.  The episode will also feature three mini-workouts with music from Aaron and Ashley Rose.  You will also get an opportunity to practice two body-weight strength training exercises.

Here are some links to information discussed in the episode:  Get Fit Pod Important Fitness Information  More Information from me, about Strength Training Video Instructions on how to do The Lunge My Dumbbell Training Workout

For the first time in two years, I will be doing this episode without benefit of a tightly constructed script.   I’m really interested in your feedback about how the episode went.  After listening, please e-mail me at skip@getfitpod.com with your comments.  If you are a Twitter user you clan follow me on TWITTER.  Next week’s episode is about how you can use music to motivate you in your fitness strategy. -SKIP

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Get Fit Pod Episode #146 The Summer 2010 Running (Walking) Workout -This brand new Get Fit Pod Workout is Long Slow Distance moderate level training to build endurance and burn calories.  It’s labeled a running workout but it can easily be adapted to walking.  Lace up your shoes, get your light weight running clothes on, and get out there and enjoy the day, as you spend about 50 minutes with long slow distance training and the Get Fit Pod 2010 Running Workout.

The workout features music from; Moving Castles,  Ryan Shupe and The Rubber Band, George Wood, Joe Colledge, Maria Daines, Flying Machines, The Max, Greg Federico, Adam Ilamini, and American Heart Beat.  There will be no Get Fit Pod Episodes the next two weeks, while I enjoy some vacation time with the beautiful T.O.  The next new Get Fit Pod episode will be released on July 18th.  It will be all about the important exercise component of strength training.  Have a great Summer ! – Skip

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Get Fit Pod Episode #145 On the Track Workout 3.0 Designed to be done on an outdoor or indoor track, this is an intense workout for runners or walkers. Total time of the workout is 55 minutes but it could very easily be split into two workout sessions.  Skip Orem coaches you through some high intensity running/walking intervals.  You will also be doing some stair climbing.  Don’t worry if their are no stairs at your track, Skip has built in some additional work for those of you without a stadium,  or stairs.  Music is provided by Nony Zero,  Aramitsu,  The Vara-Tones,  Ella Rouge,  Barbacoa,  Steve Paroe,  Verona Red,  Esteban,  The Automatic Rhythm Section,  Duane Carter,  The Redline,  Doug Ferony, Nalts,  Ryan Shupe,  The Alice Project,  and Yuma House.

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Get Fit Pod Episode 144.2 IMPORTANT LISTENER INFORMATION As of June 14th we are still unable to load new Get Fit Pod episodes into our itunes feed.  This doesn’t effect you if you are getting your Get Fit Pod episodes through the feed here at The Studio Blog.  The most recent Get Fit Pod episode at iTunes is Episode 142.  You can see by the episode list here, that two additional episodes have been released.  I anticipate it will be the end of this week, at the earliest, before more recent episodes are available at itunes.  In the meantime you can download episodes and subscribe to future Get Fit Pod episodes right here on the Studio Blog.

To help further explain this situation I have released this short informational podcast.  On the podcast I spend less that 5 minutes explaining this situation for our listeners.  If you don’t have the time to listen to this short episode, you can also read the first few pages of  the script/transcript of the episode. Get Fit Pod #144.2 Script/Transcript. -Thanks. Skip

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Get Fit Pod #144 The Evening Walking Workout The 3rd and final workout in our most recent series of Interval Training Workouts for Walkers.  This workout takes advantage of the fact that your body’s heart and lungs are functioning at their peak, during the evening. This energy peak  will help you maintain a harder effort longer.  The 30 minute Get Fit Pod Evening Walking Workout guides you through an intense walking interval training session.  Throughout the workout you will be coached by Skip Orem with music provided by;  California Sunrise, George Wood, Aramitsu, Alexander Blu, Gregg Jones, The Gremmies,  and George Fletcher’s Bourbon Renewal

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Get Fit Pod #143– The Lunch Time Walking Workout This workout is all about efficiency-getting out, burning calories, and then returning to work without missing a beat.  You will walk at three different paces, while being coached by Skip Orem.  It features a cool playlist with music provided by;  Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband,  Aaron, Dave Barnes, The Taters, Verona Red, George Wood, and Mike Snyder.  This workout will go directly to the bottom line, helping you to think more clearing and produce higher quality work in the afternoon.  Increased productivity and increased fitness are the payoffs.

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