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Accessible full-body workouts, surprising stories, hot takes and realistic expectations. We say "No!" to suspiciously peppy trainers and empty motivational slogans. We say "Yes!" to getting a little exercise, having a laugh, and maybe learning something new. Plus, you'll feel better later when you're binging 90 Day Fiancee and power-eating Pop Tarts.

David Title, Allison Goldberg


    • May 14, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    The We Look Back At The Roaring Twenties While You Look Forward To Sore Abs Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 14:16


    People will just not shut up about how we're like totally headed for another Roaring Twenties! But maybe that's not such a good thing to hope for. Let's find out together while you tone those sweet sweet abs!Subscribe at patreon.com/notboringworkouts 

    The Flowers Are Banging And So Is Your Body Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 14:46


    People are getting vaccinated and getting it on and since it is Spring, so are the flowers! Find out how flowers do it and get a bit more fit for your next naked encounter on this very special encore episode of Not Boring Workouts.SUBSCRIBE - patreon.com/notboringworkouts

    The Women Shoved Crap Up Their HooHas For Centuries And You Won’t Even Do Squats Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 16:19


    For just about as long as women have been having babies they've been trying to figure out how to make sure they only have them when they want them. Learn about all of the amazing methods tried throughout history while doing crunches and squats!

    The Covid 19 Quarantine Was Nothing Compared to What Went Down At Biosphere 2 Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 15:27


    We were locked down for about a year because of a deadly virus. These crazy people locked themselves away for two years in the name of science. Get the story and a solid circuit workout with this week's Not Boring Workout.

    The Problematic Story Marie Stopes Will Leave You Conflicted and Breathless Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 16:05


    Marie Stopes was a pioneering botanist and birth control proponent long before most women even had the opportunity to pursue higher education. Unfortunately, she was also a Eugenicist.  Ugh. Enjoy today's Not Boring Workout!Subscribe - patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Get Worked Up For The History Of Dildos Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 18:20


    The history of the dildo is long and hard. Actually, it's just long but it is pretty fascinating and we tell you all about while also making sure you get in some much needed exercise. What could be better?!Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTips - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollows - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Anna Sorokin May Have Fooled New York But You're Not Fooling Us Into Thinking You've Worked Out Lately Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 13:58


    After being released from prison for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars, Anna Sorokin is going to become rich and famous for conning people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Now let's workout!Subscribe at patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The You Should Know Gloria Richardson And Complete This Circuit Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 16:10


    What better way to celebrate Women's History Month than with a Not Boring Workout about an amazing woman and civil rights activist you have probably never heard of - Gloria Richardson.Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Story of Bertha Benz Will Drive You Through Leg Day Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 18:12


    We love women's history so much we were doing episodes about amazing women even when it wasn't Women's History Month. The story of Bertha Benz is a perfect example of "why the hell am I just learning about her now?!" so please enjoy this encore episode.Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The For The People And Their Abs Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 13:23


    HR1 is one of the most important bills of the past 30 years and you need to know all about it and also get some work in on those abs. Not Boring Workouts has you covered with all things For The People Act and abdominals in one place.Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Elect to Move That Body the Way Women Got the Right to Elect Our Representatives Workou‪t‬ (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 20:37


    It's Women's History Month so we are revisiting our episode all about how women fought for and won the right to vote in America. Considering how hard Republicans are working to limit voting rights in the country today makes it more important than ever to remember how we got here.Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Cyndi Lauper Is A Badass And Your Ass Is Going To Be Sore Later Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 17:53


    In this "I Love The 80's" edition of Not Boring Workouts we bring you the wonderful and inspiring story of Cyndi Lauper along with a challenging mix of ass-burning exercises. Dig it!Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter@NBWpod

    The We Try To Explain QAnon While You Try To Get Some Exercise Workou‪t‬ (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 15:54


    QAnon just won't go away so we are re-presenting our primer on QAnon which mentions the crazy idea that somebody as batshit horrible as Marjorie Taylor Greene could be elected to national office but yeah... Enjoy!SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Stop Blaming Bats And Start Getting Stronger Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 14:41


    We here at Not Boring Workouts are sick and tired of people blaming bats for Covid. Especially when bats are amazing and were not the ones refusing to wear masks and socially distance. So, it's time to get your facts straight about bats and get some exercise at the same time.SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Couch Potato Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 12:39


    It's been almost a year since we started this podcast and our relationship with our couch has only grown stronger. So here is an encore of one of our first Not Boring Workouts featuring a workout you can do without leaving your couch! You've got this.Subscribe - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip Us - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow Us - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Make Peace With Your Body And The Middle East Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 12:38


    We wade into potentially controversial waters with today's Not Boring Workout while taking a closer look at what maybe was one good thing the Trump administration achieved in four years - the Abraham Accords.  Also, beware, this workout contains jump squats.  You have been warned.

    The Cats The Workout Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 16:58


    One of the very first ever Not Boring Workouts, this one is all about Cats but not the musical. Just cats. So, enjoy this brief history of our feline friends and break a sweat at the same time!SUBSCRIBE: Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkoutsTIP: Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW: Twitter @NBWpod

    The Time For A UK Update And A Full Body Challenge Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 14:34


    Sure, a lot has gone down in the US over the past four years but it's worth taking a few minutes to catch up on the land across the pond and get some damn exercise at the same time with today's Not Boring Workout!SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIP - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Leap Into This Workout Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 17:05


    Frogs. You think you've got a pretty solid handle on them but wait until you find out the crazy stuff Alli has been learning about these amazing amphibians. And, as always, you will also be getting a great full-body workout. Plus frog puns. You're welcome.SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIP US - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW US - Twitter @NBWpod

    The Flat Earth Flat Abs Workout (Encore Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 18:51


    More than a century before QAnon leapt into the crazy conspiracy scene, lots of people were convinced the earth is flat. More than one hundred years of science and traveling into space, there are people that still believe the earth is flat. This is terrifying and you need to work on those abs so listen to this episode of Not Boring Workouts.SUBSCRIBE - Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIPS - Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts

    The Mae West Story May Make You Sweat Or Maybe It's Just The Exercise Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 15:45


    Crazy smart, super sexy and always progressive, Mae West was one of the coolest people of the 20th Century. From Broadway to Hollywood to Las Vegas join us for this great American story and get yourself some exercise at the same time! That's the Not Boring Workout way!SUBCRIBE - patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTIP - Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFOLLOW - Twitter @NBWpod

    The I cANT Believe This Workout Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 15:20


    Today we take a moment in this crazy world to appreciate the little things. Ants. Seriously, ants are amazing and surprising and possibly what we'll all be eating for dinner in a few years. So, listen up and get some exercise with today's Not Boring Workout.Subscribe: Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip: Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow: Twitter @NBWpod

    The 1921 Makes 2021 Look Like 1921 And You Look Stronger Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 15:10


    Wouldn't it be nice to think we've come a long way in the past 100 years? Well, a look back at 1921 does not make a good case for this belief. Does history repeat itself? Find out and get fit with today's Not Boring Workout.Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts

    The Fight Fake News And Fat Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 14:47


    Lots of people say Not Boring Workouts is the most popular podcast in the world. Is that true? Nope. But if enough people on enough platforms say it then other people will believe it. And that's a problem. Especially if you replace this lie with something like Biden stole the election. Alli dives into the mess on this episode of Not Boring Workouts.Sources:https://law.yale.edu/sites/default/files/area/center/isp/documents/fighting_fake_news_-_workshop_report.pdfhttps://www.fcc.gov/media/program-content-regulationsAlso: stickk.com/activate code: nbw 

    The Dalai Lama Will Inspire Deeper Squats Workouts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 19:15


    Sure, the country is country embroiled in the aftermath of an attempted coup but aren't you curious where the hell the Dalai Lama came from and why he's so revered? Plus, you gotta get some exercise. Time for today's Not Boring Workout! 

    The G Spot Might Not Be Real But Being Skinny Fat Is Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 14:23


    While most of the country debates whether we just witnessed an insurrection, a coup, a riot or just a deadly parade of horrifying hypocrisy, Alli takes on a way more fun debate about g-spots and squirting in today's Not Boring Workout!Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsToss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Not Boring Things That Happened In 2020 That Have Nothing To Do With Covid Or Donald Trump Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 19:36


    We kick off 2021 with a little look at things that happened in 2020 that are totally unrelated to Covid or Donald Trump. We had a bit of a recording issue this week but it's still plenty good enough to keep you distracted from how much it sucks to workout!  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod 

    The Shkreli Smythe Scandal Doesn’t Hold A Candle To Your Scandalous Body You Sexy Bitch Workout.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 19:07


    Pharma Bro Martin Shkreli is in prison but that didn't stop Christie Smythe from leaving her husband and freezing her eggs for him. Spoiler Alert: he still dumped her! Get the whole story and a whole-body workout right here! Right now! Subscribe on Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsToss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The #FreeBritney And Firm Your Ass Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 17:08


    Britney Spears just turned 39 and has been under a financial conservatorship for over a decade! What the hell is going on? Find out about the #FreeBritney movement and move that ass with today's Not Boring Workout.   - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Section 230 Is Almost As Serious As Your Midsection Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 17:29


    What is Section 230? Why did Donald Trump threaten to veto the Defense bill to kill it? Should Facebook be immune from responsibility for what is posted on its site? Should you get in a solid workout? So many questions! For answers there's today's Not Boring Workout!  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    Encore Episode - The Work Your Tail Off To The Amazing Tale of Tupperware Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 19:41


    With over 50 episodes now complete we thought we might do a little flashback to one of our favorite episodes posted before many of you discovered us! So, enjoy this encore of one of our favorite stories of an amazing woman overlooked by history - Brownie Wise, the savior of Tupperware. Subscribe at Patreon.com/notboringworkoutsTip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Work Up A Sweat With The History of Bathing Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 19:49


    Are you feeling dirty? Then it's the perfect time to check out today's workout all about the history of getting clean. This one is all about the when, why and how of baths and showers and the people that take them.   - Join us at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts - Follow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Your Body Is Magic And So Is Growing Magic Mushrooms In Your Roommate's Closet Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 21:23


    Looks like we're all going to be stuck at home just a little bit longer so why not spice things up with a lesson on growing magic mushrooms in your closet while you get some exercise. Please note, this is all just theoretical and not something All is really doing. Probably. Subscribe now at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkoutsTip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsFollow us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Meet Madam Walker and Feel Like Million Bucks Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 16:49


    Madam CJ Walker was one of the first female black millionaires in America and if that's not enough inspiration to do some damn pushups then you might just be dead inside. Or perhaps simply lazy.  Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsBecomes a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkoutsGet tweety with it @NBWpod

    The Complicated Story of the Chevalier D'Eon And A Simple Circuit Routine Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 19:31


    The thing you need to know about this episode is that David wrote it, it includes a ton of super complicated French names and locations, and Alli is not exactly thrilled by the challenge. Enjoy!  Subcribe at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts

    The Badass Women of Biden Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 16:55


    One-term loser ex-President Donald Trump had a binder full of women he wanted to sexually assault. President-Elect Joe Biden has proposed an administration full of women he wants to help run the country. Let's meet some of them and get a great workout at the same time!   - Toss us at tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The This Workout Is Bananas Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 17:49


    People love bananas but they are a pretty problematic fruit. In fact, they're not even a fruit. They are a berry. Get the whole bananas story and some much needed exercise with today's Not Boring Workout.  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts - Let's tweet @NBWpod

    The Welcome To This FURocious Workout Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 16:06


    What are Furries? What happens at a Furries dance party? So glad you asked! On today's Not Boring Workout, Alli takes you along on her visit to an actual Furry Dance Party and shares all the crazy details. Oh, and she makes you exercise at the same time. That's kind of the point of this podcast.  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a faithful subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Tweet with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Milli Vanilli Was Totally Fake But This Full Body Workout Is For Real Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 16:27


    If you are wondering who Milli Vanilli was you are probably under the age of 35 but we still love you. Milli Vanilli was actually the name of a band, not a person, and their rise and fall was one of the biggest music stories of the late-80's. Perfect fodder for a Not Boring Workout! Let's go!  - Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Be our Twitter friend and follow @NBWpod

    The Let's Get Pumped By All This Good News Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 16:34


    2020 has been awful but the past week brought us something we haven't seen in months: Good News! Today we are going to do just a little basking in that good news while still not losing sight of the fight ahead. Oh, and you get a great workout, too. Leave us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkoutsBecome a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkoutsTweet with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Movember Movement Is Just As Important and Physical Movement Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 14:56


    Now that we have that pesky election settled and democracy, such as it is, remain relatively intact, we are moving our focus to Movember - the movement most likely to autocorrect to November every time I type it. Anyhow, Movember saves lives and this workout will make you feel better. Find out more about Movember at Movember.com!

    The Babies Don't Have Kneecaps But You Still Need To Exercise Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 19:04


    Whether you have babies, want babies or avoid babies like a plague this episode will still delight and amaze you with a bunch of pretty crazy facts about newborns.  - Tip us on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Join us on Patreon.com/notboringworkouts - Tweet us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The At Least You Have Two Legs And Not Eight Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 15:17


    We're celebrating Election Day in America with an episode all about the Octopus. Nope, that's not an innuendo. Today's Not Boring Workout is a leg day mixed with all kinds of cool facts about the Octopus. Trust us. This is way better than doom scrolling.  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Share some thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Time To Get Loose With Dr. Seuss Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 17:14


    Take a break from election madness, pandemic madness and general madness and indulge in a much needed stretch while we tell you the lovely story of Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss.  - Please tip your trainer on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Share some thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Dungeon Wasn't Sexy But Your Body Is Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 19:15


    On this very special episode Alli pulls back the curtain for a personal tale all about that time she visited a sex dungeon in San Francisco. Spoiler Alert: she went only as a voyeur but what she saw will definitely keep you distracted during today's Not Boring Workout.  - Tip your trainer on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Join the cool kids and become a subscriber at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Tell us what you really think (but don't be mean) on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Alice Roosevelt Would Kick Ivanka Trump's Ass Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 15:36


    Ivanka Trump is pretty clearly the worst First Daughter in US history but if you're making list of the best First Daughters then you've got to include Teddy Roosevelt's daughter Alice.  Find out why and work that ass in today's Not Boring Workout.  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Subscribe like you mean it on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Hit us with some feedback on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Spores For Your Cores Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 16:17


    Just like people, mushrooms come in all shapes and sizes and some are even "magic." Those are the ones we're talking about today. So throw on some gym clothes and open your mind for today's Not Boring Workout.  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a patron on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Share your thoughts and dreams with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Green Your Home and Tone Your Body Part 2 Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 20:12


    There are so many great ways to green your home and tone your body that we had to make a part two! So put on your best organic cotton athleisure wear and let's get to it!Swedish dishcloth - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07MX46M6HOpt out of junk mail for 5 years! - https://www.optoutprescreen.com/

    The Don't Let Con Man Gregor MacGregor Cheat You Out Of Core Strength Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 16:52


    When it comes to con men, Donald Trump could have learned a lot from Gregor MacGregor but that would mean Trump would want to learn something. But don't let Trump's ignorance stop you from hearing this great story and strengthening your core!  Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  Join the party at Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  Share your thoughts with us on Twitter @NBWpod

    The Halloween Isn't Nearly As Scary As Leg Day Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 17:04


    Spooktober is here and it is extra scary this year, all things considered. So we're taking a lighter look at the origins of Halloween while you work that lower body in case ya need to run real fast from, oh, I dunno, a civil war?  Venmo us a tip @NotBoringWorkoutsSubscribe at Patreon.com/NotBoringworkouts Twitter us @NBWpod

    The Madam Blavatsky Could Tell The Future And Your Future Is Leg Day Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 20:32


    The life and times of Madame Blavatsky might be largely made up but it still makes for a fascinating story sure to take your mind off how much you hate leg day. That's what we do here at Not Boring Workouts!  - Toss us a tip on Venmo @NotBoringWorkouts  - Become a subscriber on Patreon.com/NotBoringWorkouts  - Give us a piece of your mind on Twitter @NBWpod 

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