The 10,000 Steps Myth

In the 1990s, sitcom star Suzanne Somers introduced Americans to one of the bestselling pieces of exercise equipment of all time: The ThighMaster. On this episode, we explore her harrowing early years. Chat, where are we at on punching nuns?Watch Your Fat Friend on YouTube, Apple ...  Show more

The rise, fall and rise of the most nonsensical conspiracy theory we've ever heard.Thanks to Gregg Gonsalves for helping us fact-check this episode! Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonWatch Aubrey's documentaryBuy Aubrey's bookListen to Mike's other podcastGet Maintenance P ...  Show more

In today’s episode, Dylan talks about fitness trackers and how to determine if your relationship with your fitness tracker is helpful or harmful. She provides insight into some research around fitness trackers and how to assess if your fitness tracker has become an obsession. And ...  Show more

On this episode, we get right into the whirlwind of South Asian fitness. From reminiscing about high school weight rooms to now lying about my 25,000 steps a day, we explore the cultural nuances of weightlifting and muscle gain. We wrap it all up with some exclusive wellness secr ...  Show more

Chances are, you've been told you should log 10,000 steps per day on your fitness tracker. But a new study challenged that "magical" number with surprising results. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/10000-steps-flawed | Check out all the Quick and ...  Show more