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The Atlas FitCast is a fitness topic related podcast where the host Andy Hayes discusses all things exercise and health related. Including strength, conditioning, mobility, stress, and nutrition.

Atlas FitCast

  • Aug 18, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • monthly NEW EPISODES
  • 24m AVG DURATION
  • 50 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from Atlas FitCast

Bit of Fit: Fat Loss Nutrition Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 8:20


Hear the low down on some of the basics when it comes to fat loss nutrition, all in less than 9 minutes!

Bit of Fit: Top 3 Uses for Protein Powders

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2020 8:53


Here in this episode the top three uses for protein powder to include in a practical and healthy nutritional plan.

Bit of Fit: Achieve Better Results w/ the "Double Rule" in Your Strength Programming

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 7:33


Learn what the "Double Rule" is and how it can make you a healthier stronger person in regards to developing muscle, strength in your posterior chain, and good posture!

Bit of Fit: List of Top 5 Ranked Leg Exercises

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2020 7:55


Hear in this episode a quick list of the top five best leg exercises and brief reasons why they would be great for anyone's exercise program!

Bit of Fit: Should You Try That Popular Diet To Lose Fat?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 6:20


A quick answer to the question "Should you try that popular diet your friend is doing or that you saw online that promised fat loss results?"

Celebrity Workout "Secrets"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 31:26


In this episode Andy explains how celebrities achieve their amazing physiques and how even beginners can work their way towards that amazing elite status.

Losing 50+ Pounds: Exercise Considerations

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2019 44:10


Exercise can be pretty uncomfortable when you have 50 pounds to lose or more. In this episode Andy breaks down some of the best exercise options for those who are simply looking to lose weight, move more, and feel better! Seat covers mobility exercises, cardiovascular conditioning exercises, as well as resistance training exercises to make your knowledge as well-rounded as possible to set you up for success!

Why You Shouldn't Plank More Than 1 Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2019 23:48


In this episode Andy discusses proper setup of a plank, what muscles are truly part of your core, why you shouldn't plank more than one minute, and some upgrade progressions to get more done in less time!

Best Exercises for Runners

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2019 27:12


In this episode we discuss in general how to get started with a running program as well as strength exercises and stretching exercises that go well with a running plan to stay healthy and become a better runner!

Progression Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 26:16


In this episode Andy discusses several ways to progress your workouts so you don't stall and your programs. All things are discussed, including sets, reps, tempo, tools, and more!

Why You Aren't Losing Weight

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 30:50


In this episode Andy describes reasons why you may not be losing weight, some information on cheat meals and whether or not they are right for you, and what you should be measuring to be happier with your progress!

Cardio or Weights First?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 25:10


This episode has three topics of discussion. First the classic question of "which comes first cardio or weight training?" is answered with examples and explanations. Second, we go over a quick review of how to get a workout done quickly and efficiently. Finally, we discuss whether or not working out at home is really worth anything.

Obstacle Race Training and Preparation

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 31:17


In this episode we discuss how you can successfully prepare yourself for an obstacle race event! We break down the basics and then give examples of specific exercise programming ideas.

Plateau Busters: Uncommon Set/Rep Schemes

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 25:14


This episode discusses proven ways to break through your plateaus by programming uncommon ways to perform your sets and reps. Including information on cluster sets, wave sets, eccentric emphasis training, and involving isometric pauses.

5 Encouraging Fitness Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 24:56


In this episode we discuss 5 positive, encouraging and promising fitness tips that can help you and anyone you know then your fitness goal pursuits.

Fat Loss 101

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 34:02


This episode explains weight gain, weight loss, what is happening to your body during these processes, and how to managed fat loss more effectively.

Results w/ the Scientific Method

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2019 21:48


This episode discusses how you can use the scientific method to break down a map for your programming and get amazing results!

Visualization to Achieve Goals

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2019 14:18


In this episode the topic of visualization is discussed in relation to its ability to help you achieve goals in every capacity of life, not just fitness. You'll hear key tips to help you use this powerful mental tool.

Tips for "Cheat Meals"

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 23:02


This episode includes the physiological and psychological benefits to including "cheat meals" in your healthy eating plan as well as six tips to successfully navigating your meal.

Instagram Q&A w/ guest Batya Wertman

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 52:29


In Episode 30, Andy answers several questions submitted via Instagram with help of longtime client and now fellow personal trainer Batya Wertman. Questions covered include exercise considerations for arthritis, exercising with knee pain, convenient snack ideas, and practical advice on getting started with an exercise routine.

Upper Body Day Lifting Protocols

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 33:29


In this episode learn the structure of an upper body workout from start to finish, exercise categories to choose from, options for sets and reps, and some joint friendly recommendations as well.

Best Snack Options

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 26:28


If you know how to snack correctly, you can remove temptations, manage hunger, improve self-control, save time, save money, and achieve your goals. Listen to find out some of the best options out there available to you. https://greatist.com/eat/healthy-dip-recipes

When Should You Change Up Your Routine?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2019 28:00


The content in this episode directly answers when you should make changes to your routine to avoid plateaus and steer clear boredom to see success, stay engaged, and reach your goals!

Completing the Fitness Triangle

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 21:42


This episode discusses what you need to do to get the most out of your fitness routine by completing the Fitness Triangle. Andy explains why each corner (strength, conditioning, mobility) is important for everyone, no matter what your goal is.

Awesome Rowing Workouts!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 18:00


In this episode Andy discusses the benefits to using an indoor rower in your exercise routine, which exercises to pair along with it, and some awesome ideas of some great workouts!

Favorite Complex Exercises

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2019 29:25


In this episode we discuss our favorite complex exercises. Discussion includes what complex exercises are, their benefits, and a top 10 list of the best moves/combinations!

Leg Day Protocols

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2019 37:34


In this episode Andy discusses how to create an amazing leg day workout program. Discussing the structure of the workout from warm ups to the finisher, exercise selection, sets and reps, and more!

Reducing Stress: the Missing Link to Success

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2019 29:54


This episode discusses the various sources of stress, their negative impact, and how to reduce stress for better results.

Importance of Single Sided/Unilateral Exercises

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2018 25:23


This episode covers the importance of performing single-sided, single limb, unilateral exercises in your training program. Andy covers the benefits of these exercises as well as over 30 exercises to try!

Top 8 Low Impact Conditioning Methods

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2018 25:42


In this episode of The Atlas FitCast Andy discusses his top eight favorite low-impact conditioning methods as well as an injury he is personally been dealing with recently.

Establish the BASICS to become BADASS!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 28:28


In this episode, Andy discusses the best route to becoming a fitness BADASS! With a discussion of why the most basic exercises work really well for beginners and how to many of the best and widely used exercises in fitness today!

Top 5 Ways To Get More Vegetables In Your Diet

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2018 23:21


Learn Andy's top five ways to implement more vegetables into your diet for numerous health benefits including fat loss and weight management. 1 cup containers (40 pack): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01G7JUPK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_H4zbCbM4TJ2X2 Defrancos Clean Greens: https://nutrition-treatment-center.myshopify.com/products/defrancos-clean-greens Athletic Greens: https://athleticgreens.com/pages/ingredients

New year's Resolutions (in December)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2018 27:27


Learn major mistakes most people are making when deciding on their New Year's resolutions, and how to correct this mistake as well as why you should be making your New Year's resolution start early in the month of December.

H.I.I.T vs. L.I.S.S. Conditioning

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 36:24


In this episode we discuss the pros and cons of high intensity interval training (H.I.I.T.) and low intensity steady-state (L.I.S.S.) for conditioning purposes. Additionally, Andy discusses which is best for beginners, fat loss, building muscle, and athletes.

Giving Thanks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2018 17:49


In this Thanksgiving episode, Andy briefly discusses what's he's thankful for, the importance of fitness around the holidays, and a couple workout examples for your Thanksgiving holiday.

Creating Fitness Challenges

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 32:24


This episode discusses how to specifically create your own fitness challenge. Whether your goal is to gain strength, endurance, Mobility, power, speed....or to decrease body fat, pain, or health markers such as blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar, knowing how to program fitness challenges can help spark motivation and help you develop a road map for your fitness programming to reach your goals. Discussion includes using baseline measures and specific challenge examples for various health goals.

Challenge Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2018 11:19


In this episode Andy discusses the importance of creating challenges in your life for a better sense of self-belief and accomplishment. Take the advice and relate it to not only fitness but other aspects of life as well! This episode of short and sweet at less than 12 minutes long.

Fast Twitch Muscle Development

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2018 23:11


In episode 12 we discuss the importance of fast-twitch muscle fiber development. Find out Andy's top six ways to develop these powerful/explosive muscle fibers and their importance to everyone, from seniors (in High School

Fixing Low Back Pain

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 23:42


In this knowledge bomb filled episode, Andy discusses his personal history with low back pain, what is the likely culprit of the pain, as well as how to use exercise to minimize and possibly eradicate low back pain. A great listen for those interested in addressing their own low back pain or for their family, friends, co-workers, or clients.

Starting from Scratch: A Begginers Guide to Exercise

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2018 19:25


In this episode Andy discusses how even the most deconditioned individuals can start an exercise program. Included is a timeline of the first few months and examples on how to see progress safely and building exercise confidence. A great episode for those interested in getting the ball rolling with their exercise program or for those who are currently active and interested I'm learning how they could give advice to their inactive friends, family members, and coworkers.

The BEST Nutritional Plan For YOU!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2018 17:16


In this episode about nutrition, Andy discusses the pros and cons of popular diets, which plan is best for you to achieve long-term success and results, and finally how to get started in the right direction.

Part 2 of 2: Training w/ Limited Time Availability

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2018 25:15


In Training w/ Limited Time Availability Part 2 Andy discusses another time efficient, challenging, and effective exercise protocol so you can still get plenty of exercise in a short amount of time providing amazing results in minimal time. BONUS: Andy also discusses the benefits of training with a complex circuit. Links to complex circuit YouTube videos below: https://youtu.be/rKffqbpaxWA https://youtu.be/bLRU7gWONuM https://youtu.be/8vsd_Uan7h0 https://youtu.be/xp2OavDJBjk

Part 1 of 2: Training w/ Limited Time Availability

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 26:45


In this episode of the Atlas FitCast Andy discusses how to train and still see results even with limited time availability. This is part one of a two-part series that gives a solution to this all too common barrier/excuse for many people to not train and therefore not reach their goals. Primarily focusing on workout examples that can be completed in under 30 minutes.

Motivation, Discipline, and Goal Setting

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2018 15:23


In this episode I discuss motivation & discipline, the importance and differences between the two, as well as the value of short-term and long-term goal setting.

The BEST Warm Up Protocol

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 20:25


In this episode of the Atlas FitCast Andy discusses the importance of properly warming up and delivers a proven way to prep your body for optimal performance, while making exercise feel amazing and minimizing injury risk.

Correcting a HUGE Conditioning Mistake

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2018 16:43


In this episode host, Andy Hayes discusses a major conditioning mistake many people make and how to fix it to see better results!

All About Glute Training

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 34:32


In episode 3 your host, Andy Hayes, discusses the importance of glute training for injury prevention, their part in reducing back/knee pain, how to activate the glutes for optimal performance and gains, and sample workout ideas.

Fitness & Traveling

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 34:23


In this episode host Andy Hayes discusses the importance of exercise while traveling and provides easy-to-follow advice for your next out-of-town trip. Related Links: Body weight video: https://youtu.be/queLawsNTIQ Resistance band video: https://youtu.be/FH18CZMD8o4 Body weight complex circuit: https://youtu.be/rKffqbpaxWA Equipment: EliteFTS Pro Micro Resistance Bands - Orange https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0102YG0F2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_yE71BbBKWB4MA EliteFTS Pro Mini Resistance Band https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00H4F5WFC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ZG71BbENFNCWH Lifeline Jungle Gym XT Split Anchor Body Weight Suspension System – Lightweight Resistance Training Alternative to Weights https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R3VQU4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_KH71Bb1XA9DC9

Episode 1: Background of host Andy Hayes and Atlas Fitness Evolved

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 14:28


In episode 1, Atlas FitCast host Andy Hayes discusses his personal and professional background in fitness as well as the training concepts of Atlas Fitness Evolved.

Atlas FitCast (Trailer)

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2018 0:47


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