The Bowflex Burn Podcast

It matters not whether it's business, fitness or life: Truly successful people all share a few of the same habits. In this episode of The Burn Tom & Linda discuss two that are essential to achieving your fitness goals. 

If there's one four-letter word when it comes to getting in shape and losing weight, it's D.I.E.T. Sure, all diets work... Short term. The problem is that there is a price to pay by following a fad diet: Gaining the weight back - And MORE. Want to know the real science behind why diets can actually make you GAIN weight over time? Listen to this episode of The Bowflex Burn:

It's pretty simple: If you have a home, then you have a home gym! But what equipment should you buy to get you the best results, especially when space and money are a factor? Tom and Linda have the answers for you. 

Thanksgiving. It marks the start of the holiday season for many, a truly special time of the year. If you can't enjoy eating on Thanksgiving, then when the heck can you? Well, you can. Tom & Linda will tell you how.

Want to know a few of the exercises that you SHOULD be doing, but most likely are not? The simple exercises that will keep you feeling great and injury-free for many years to come? If you do, this episode is for you. 

In this special edition of The Burn, Linda Melone, Tom's co-host from the west coast, is live in the studio. They discuss their decades of experience in the fitness business: What is was, what it is today and where they see it going to in the future. 

The holiday season: It's the most wonderful time of the year - To gain weight. Learn to to avoid the dreaded holiday weight gain while enjoying family, friends and all the festivities. Yes, you can do both!

We were meant to move, and to move forward. Man has been running since the beginning of time, yet so many myths and misconceptions exist today about running. In this episode Tom and Linda put those myths to rest once-and-for all, discussing the true science behind running and the myriad benefits running provides. With special guest ultramarathoner Eric Gelber, who ran 200 miles around Central park to raise money for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation. 

Sure, some people are born with naturally thin physiques (ectomorphs) and have an easier time keeping the weight off than most. But even they will gain weight if they consume too much and move too little. So how do those people who achieve and then maintain a healthy weight do it? What are their "secrets?" In this episode of The Burn you will learn how their "secrets" are really "habits," ones that you too can start doing today to achieve your healthiest self.

Most people don't realize how incredibly important their mindset is to achieving their fitness goals. As Henry Ford said, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you are right." Our internal monologues dictate what we believe we can and cannot achieve. Learn how to harness the incredible power of the mind in the episode of The Bowflex Burn to help you achieve your loftiest goals. 

Gym memberships are at an all-time high and more and more and more people are working out at home, yet so few people are achieving their fitness goals (and many are getting hurt.) Why? One of the primary reasons - Workout mistakes. Are you making them, too? In this episode of the Burn you'll learn what they are and how to fix them once-and-for-all. 

The guy on the treadmill next to you with the unbelievable body odor... Treadmill accidents... Excessive grunting... If you've spent any amount of time in a gym you've experienced at least a few of these - Listen to Tom and Linda discuss their favorite "Good Woekouts Gone Bad" stories from their decades spent  both working in and working out in the gym.

Is age really just a number? Is strength training truly the fountain of youth? Are there certain exercises you shouldn't do after age 40, 50 or 60? Get the answers to these questions and much more about exercise and aging on this episode of The Bowflex Burn. 

Why do so many people fail to achieve their weight loss goals? They listen to bad information from self-proclaimed "fitness experts, many with little to no formal training or education. In this episode of The Burn Tom & Linda debunk more myths and misconceptions about weight loss. 

Strength training has been called "The fountain of youth" and for good reason - The benefits to our health are both numerous and profound. Lifting weights raises our metabolisms, burns calories, prevents injury and adds to our overall quality of life, to name but a few of the positive side effects. The problem is that most people lift weights incorrectly and inefficiently, which leads to decreased results and an increased likelihood of injury. In this episode of The Burn Tom & Linda reveal how to get the most out of your strength training workouts. 

One of the secrets to making fitness a part of your life is to mix it up, varying what you do and where you do it to keep it fun and interesting. You can exercise at the gym, at home, and take it outside as well. Exercising outdoors can be one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to make it a part of your life - In this episode of The Burn Tom & Linda reveal fun and effective ways to take your workout outside.

When it comes to exercise most people know what they need to do - they just struggle doing it. Motivation can be one of the biggest obstacles when it comes to exercising consistently. Learn how to find what motivates you to make the small, consistent changes that bring big results. With special guest Nancy Dunham, a woman who went from 275 pounds to 175 pounds in one year and has kept it off. 

One of the main reasons people fail to achieve their health and fitness goals is that they believe the myriad myths that have been around forever. Tom & Linda discuss and debunk the top exercise myths that are costing you time, money, and keeping you from achieving the best you. 

Some in the health industry claim that sugar "is toxic and poses the biggest health threat to the nation." True? False? How much can we have each day? Is artificial better than "real?" In this episode of The Burn Tom & Linda discuss the hard facts about sugar.

Food: We can't live without it, yet so many people struggle to maintain a healthy weight, trying to eat the right things in the right quantity at the right time. The confusion is understandable because the contradictory information is never-ending; Should we eat high-protein? Low-fat? Low-carb? With special guest Dr. Irv Rubenstein.

Walking - It's the most popular form of exercise for a reason: You can do it inside (TreadClimber) or out, anywhere & anytime, and it's a great way to get started on a fitness program. Learn how to get the most out of your walking workouts (yes, there are ways to maximize your results walking!) With special guest Dale Rule, who lost 140 pounds by walking and has kept it off.

Protein: It's a macronutrient most people don't get enough of, yet is essential to optimal health. How much should you have every day? What are the best sources of protein? Should you take protein supplements? Learn all about the power of protein in this episode of The Burn, with special guest Kenny Mauer, professional basketball referee and founder of Mauer Sports Nutrition. www.mauersportsnutrition.com

Smart watches, activity trackers, WiFi scales, biometric clothing, an infinite number of fitness apps: The world of fitness technology is exploding, but will it really make a difference? With special guest Chris Blyth, co-founder of Lift Session. www.liftsession.com

Flat abs, need we say more? Almost everyone wants them, yet so few actually achieve them. A huge part of the problem is all the misinformation out there about how to truly get flat abs (Hint: It's not 7-Second Ab DVDs) Yes, it can be done - Here's how!