The Dumbbells

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.

Come celebrate Flexmas with Erin & Stanger in the weight room. Listen to the success stories of your fellow Bell Babies over the last year and get inspired for your 2025!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Stanger try the trendy new SolidCore workout at their local studio. Hear their thoughts as they admit how sore they still are days later.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 reading listener emails and answering your burning questions! We talk diet soda, longevity bio metrics and funny gym stories of the week. Email us your 2024 flex to askthedumbbells@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Stanger survived the first holiday of the holiday gauntlet and are here with their experience and hot tips to help you stay motivated and ripped this holiday season!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Thanksgiving tomorrow The Dumbbells would like to present a very special Thanksgiving episode from the past. Happy Turkey Day Bellbabies, let's reconvene next week and assess the damage!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin welcomes Devin Field (comedian and writer on Jimmy Kimmel Live) to the weight room. They talk working out next to JK Simmons, eating two bagels a day and the importance of having a trainer named Erin/Erynn.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Stanger reveal their top 5 or 6 ways to sniff out if a fitness influencer really knows their stuff or is making it up as they go.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 your newest questions, like wtf to put on salads, how to get back in the gym after that inevitable winter cold and are electrolytes packs worth the hype/price?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Stanger and Erin McGown bring in all different types of candy to test out how healthy can candy really be? There will be muckbanging if you are into that and even more spooky if you aren't.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 old and desperate for new recovery methods! Listen as they get out of the weight room and into the world of gliding cupping and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.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 review the 2017 documentary, "The Motivation Factor".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 podcast producer and editor Kevin Bartelt to the weight room to talk about 3 hour long walks, playing on the drumline and recently taking on huge weight loss bet as documented on the @heretohelppodSee 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 to talk cable machine tips, tricks, and the latest studio city star sightings!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin welcomes the hilarious comic and actress Jade Catta-Pretta to the weight room. We talk everything from zumba, getting biceps, exercising with scoliosis, and perimenopause. We getting crazy yall.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 answer your questions about getting as fit as Linda Hamilton, best bench press hand position and keeping your motivation while healing an injury.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Celia Finkelstein (actor and writer) joins Ryan & Erin in the weight room to talk her love of swimming, trying lots of diets as a kid, and the journey to finally finding peace with food and exercise. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Erin & Stanger break down what VO2 max is, how it's measured and how afraid they both are of doing the test!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 reminisce over the last 400 episodes with high lights, what they've learned and talks of the future. 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 SNL's James Austin Johnson to the weight room! We talk being the artsy sibling in an athlete family, trying to be healthy while living your dream job and the first time James ate an orange!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.