The Dumbbells

It's been 2 years since we have checked in on friend of the pod, MeLissa Luna. We talk everything from how teens exercise at LA fitness, learning to take rest between sets and the time MeLissa helped discover dinosaur bones.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin welcomes comedian, writer and lapsed marathoner Julian Stern into the weight room to talk cross country running, what not to do in a movie theater while watching Blue Crush and pickles being a green light food! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are continuing their experimentation and this week they head to Hollywood Boulders and give rock climbing a try! They are joined by rock climbing superstar and comedian Justin Kim! He tells Erin and Stanger how he got into climbing and what he tries to teach people when he's instructing them. Last the group talks about Erin and Stanger's experience and how each of them did in the gym!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everybody remembers those infomercials from 2009 right?? Shaun T. yelling at a bunch of ripped people. Well, you guys asked and we delivered, Erin and Stanger completed a full INSANITY workout and review it for you on this week's episode.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The hilarious and fit Nina Concepcion is back in the weight room telling us all about running her first half marathon, maintaining healthy habits while starring in her first feature film and being a garlic girl! Check out Ruthie Joins a Death Cult on kickstarter to help their team finish the movie!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin is welcoming the hilarious Julie Rosing to the weight room! They talk about how Julie narrowly avoiding becoming a Bikram yoga teacher, trying everything Class Pass has to offer and how the heck do you drink enough water in a day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's that time again where Erin and Stanger highlight your recent accomplishments in health and fitness! Listeners completed their first duathlon, got comfortable with their shirts off in bed (wink! wink!) and started personsl training certification for themselves. Listen now and keep up the good work!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan finish up their conversation and review of the Netflix Docuseries, Fit for TV: The reality of the Biggest Loser. They are talking about the caffeine pill scandal, the metabolism study done on the contestants, and weigh in on life after the biggest loser. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan watch and review the new Netflix Documentary, Fit For TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser. They talk everything from how to make this documentary better for next time, how bad Bob Harper comes across, the degrading challenges and of course how hot Doctor H is now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan revisit the 2004 weight loss competition reality show, *The Biggest Loser*, in preparation for the new *Biggest Loser* tell-all Netflix documentary. They'll be weighing in on the methods and the madness that the show highlighted, and of course, which trainer they identify with the most. Spoiler: it's Bob!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger answer all of your most recent health and fitness questions including budget friendly ways to measure body fat, how much stretching we really need (and do), and our go to taco order!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you're tired of waiting to hit the back machine section of your local LA Fitness, Erin and Stanger have you covered. They are loading you up with all the dumbbell back exercises you need to get a strong ass back!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are back in the gym trying out Love Island's own Huda Mustafa's glute day workout. Find out if they think its going to help your booty be on national television or not.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are giving their honest and unfiltered review of the new ONE Reese's protein bar. They cover the macros, ingredient breakdown and if it's getting a dumbbells recommendation!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger chat with Sydney about swimming, their love of processed foods, and the nostalgia of old school health stores on this episode! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger rate and review the 1982 classic Rocky 3. We talk running on the beach, fitness and fashion in the 80s and Stanger showcases his Sylvester Stallonne impression.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are getting to their inbox and answering your emails! They are talking about how to make it through fitness plateaus, how to train for a dualathon and Stanger tells Erin about one of his stress dreams!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan welcome comedian and writer Jason Saenz back to the weight room to talk finding the right gym for you, how to make the perfect dinner, and fitness after having a baby!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alessandra Bonetti joins Erin & Stanger in the weight room to talk summer tennis camp, VHS Exercise tapes and her journey to becoming a yoga instructor and health coach. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are back and answering your questions about health and fitness! We are covering everything from our favorite protein powders to our best advice on ab workouts! We are also reading some of our best flex emails! Send yours at askthedumbbells@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A solo Stanger welcomes the hilarious and thoughtful Mike McLendon to the Weight Room! They talk about Mike's wild life and how he got to where he is right now. The show closes out with some fit tips for parents and how to build a healthy foundation for all ages.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger take you through the most cost effective protein to keep your gains both in the gym and in the bank. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The great Nancy Campbell Stanger returns to the podcast to talk about her quest for pull-ups, the protein she is now eating for muscles and a recent experience she had attending a fitness competition! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Ryan try the newest and LITERALLY hottest new workout in Los Angeles at BURN LA. We fill you in on our experience with this new workout style and give our unfiltered opinions on this red light therapy & infrared heated fitness studio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Stanger are bringing their top picks of best auxiliary lifts to support your big lifts and shape that body.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan help you navigate the age old question, How many reps do you really need to get the muscle growth you are looking for?? We throw around terms like "one rep max," "eek out one more," and try to pronounce hypertrophy correctly. Listen and learn bell babies! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger welcome Actor and Improvisor Julie Brister (Sex Lives of College Girls & Brooklyn 99) into the weight room to talk getting fit in NYC, Summer School PE and the benefits of a 10 minute fart walk. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stanger and Erin are back in the weight room answering more questions on alcohol and gains, favorite songs to dance to and the best ways to avoid eating your kid's snacks. Also, they read some flexes, like one listener's development of freaking abs, ya'll! Check it out.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger are taking a rest day so we have a delightful Dumbbells classic for you. This episode was a big day in The Weight Room! Erin and Stanger welcomed the amazingly funny Jackie Johnson (Natch Beaut) back to the show!! Jackie was hilarious! She talked with the ‘Bells about Peloton, boils, working out from home and all things vegan. The group finished out the show with a review of Plant Fusion Complete Protein as well as Dang Keto Bars (specifically Crazy Rich Chocolate) Are they any good? Listen to find out!Don't stress, we will be back next week!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin welcomes first time Marathon-runner, Kevin Porter (Gilmore Guys and Good Christian Fun), back to the weight room! We talk Run Club, First Marathon feelings and the best Bruce Springsteen songs to end a race with.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan and Erin finally answer the age old question - is creatine worth it? Will you finally become the hulk? Find out with us in the weight room baby!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Erin celebrates her baby's first birthday, she opens up to Ryan about her physical and emotional changes that have been a part of this first year postpartum. Don't worry, we also talk current TV and Movie star hotties and Ryan gets a few impressions in to help keep our comedy status.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin finally fulfills her dream of trying Air Bungee Fit, and Stanger gets the full rundown of her time in the sky. Listen in to hear their brutally honest thoughts and review of Bungee Fitness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stanger needs to improve his sleep. So, he and Erin go into detail about what he's gonna do, and what you need to do to optimize your sleep to maximize your health!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Ryan catch up on questions from listeners. They give their best ideas on ways to recover after an intense workout, getting the right amount of calories for your body and they hear a great flex from a UK listener! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger welcome Courtney James Clark (actor and Pilates instructor) to the weight room to talk becoming a Pilates instructor, stretching contests before bed and growing up in New Orleans with a healthy relationship to butter!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger get into a new Scandinavian study showing some exciting news for squats and glucose management and weigh in on the reality of doing squats in your office!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stanger and Erin are breaking down all of your favorite lunge varieties, muscles worked, how to save those knees and where to start if you are looking to add lunges into your workouts. Also Ryan sings like Kermit!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger give their tips and tricks for keeping true to your fitness goals while navigating travel meals and the waffle station at the hotel continental breakfast! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Given the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, we're taking a short break this week and running a classic episode for your enjoyment. Thank you for your understanding, and we'll be back next week. Stay safe, everyone.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin welcomes Actor, Personal Trainer and Spin instructor to the weight room. They talk breakfast casserole recipes, becoming a trainer in the pandemic and listen in on some hot gossip about LA gyms!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin and Stanger ring in the New Year with their fitness goals and share what listeners want to achieve in 2025!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.