Fitness Confidential with Vinnie Tortorich

By: Vinnie Tortorich
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  • Fitness and weight loss expert Vinnie Tortorich, author of best-selling book "Fitness Confidential", dispels the widespread mistaken beliefs regarding weight loss and exercise and teaches us how to lose weight, get fit and reclaim our lives. Using his 35 years of experience in the fitness and weight loss industry in Hollywood combined with an absolute commitment to good health, Vinnie has helped hundreds of thousands of people around the world lose hundreds of thousands of unhealthy pounds in an easy and sustainable way. His listeners love him for his fearless humor, tireless honesty, extraordinary nose for BS, and simple message. Join Vinnie and his inspiring guests - doctors, scientists. researchers, journalists, farmers, athletes and more - to hear the latest scientific discoveries and unravel the myths that have been hampering our health. Laugh your way to health and fitness with Fitness Confidential and Vinnie Tortorich.
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  • Answering Your Questions - Episode 2625

    Answering Your Questions - Episode 2625
    Mar 31 2025
    Episode 2625- Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino are answering your questions about Zone 2 training on a rowing machine, resistance band leggings, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/answering-your-questions-episode-2625 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Answering Your Questions At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25.Dr. Sharon Bergquist was a recent guest on the show, and Vinnie loved the discussion: the necessity of a specific type of stress. Check out episode 2624. (8:45)Anna shares a story about a senior family member who has autoimmune disorders and has struggled with health issues for a very long time.. (19:00) It is essential to move every day. They address a question posted to X about erg rowing and Zone 2 training. (25:00) Vinnie describes the best way to work your body while rowing.As you get stronger, your heart rate will improve. Vinnie talks about sweating and weight loss. (33:33)Vinnie gives some info about the exercise videos he’s been producing for the VIP group. (36:30) He is considering selling them individually as well.Vinnie doesn’t skimp on the production quality! Resistant band leggings—are they legit? (51:00) More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/ There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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  • Stress for Growth with Dr. Sharon Bergquist - Episode 2624

    Stress for Growth with Dr. Sharon Bergquist - Episode 2624
    Mar 28 2025
    Episode 2624: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Sharon Bergquist about resilience, our culture clashing with biology, using stress for growth, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/stress-for-growth-dr-sharon-bergquist-episode-2624 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Culture Clashing with Biology Dr. Sharon Bergquist is an internal medicine physician ( you can find her online at https://drsharonbergquist.com/) and has a new book you can purchase through Vinnie's Book Club: The Stress Paradox book https://amzn.to/4hMi9wc(2:15) It’s necessary to challenge yourself for physical strength and resilience.Our current lifestyle has weakened over several generations. (7:00)Today’s lifestyle has phased out needs and behaviors that years ago were relied upon for strength and resiliency. (9:00)This has contributed to poor health and decreased longevity. Our bodies are supposed to be interconnected with nature and the environment (15:00). Vinnie gives an example of a recent climb he did where another climber was missing out on the beauty of the surroundings. The Industrial Revolution started much of the culture change. (23:00) Many inventions have helped improve life; however, many have changed how we challenge ourselves.Reintroducing some of the challenges can help us to achieve better health, both mentally and physically. (26:00) Dr. Sharon explains hormesis, which is a form of adaptation. (30:00)The leading cause of disability in this country is disuse. (37:50)There is a more recent specialty in medicine called “exercise oncology.” It has been shown that exercise can improve cancer outcomes. (38:00) Stress For Growth There are various types of stress; however, too much and too inadequate amounts of stress can both be harmful. (46:00)The goal is to find the optimal or “Goldilocks level” of stress.A mild or moderate amount should work. There’s no real need to go to extremes to make a difference.Vinnie mentions his desire to get back to a “fitness middle class.” (51:00)“Stress inoculation” is an idea (not an actual vaccine and not childhood adversity) that exposes kids to small amounts of stress to help childhood development. (55:15)Giving kids the tools and the skills to find their way is a good start. (1:00:00) More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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  • Weight Loss Drug Risks - Episode 2623

    Weight Loss Drug Risks - Episode 2623
    Mar 26 2025
    Episode 2623: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss news items that address junk food in the SNAP program, weight loss drug risks, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/03/weight-loss-drug-risks-episode-2623 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Weight Loss Drug Risks Several states are trying to ban junk foods from being purchased from the SNAP program. (10:00)Each state defines junk food differently, but many define it as soda and candy. (13:30) The focus is trying to get people to purchase whole foods. The American Heart Association is pushing back against this move. (21:00) The various reasons the AHA gives are discussed and not all of them make sense. Vinnie and Chris review the list of companies and how much they contribute to the AHA each year. (28:15) One excuse claims the number of products is “just too hard” to list. The UK is now banning ads for junk food. (35:45)They discuss the drug Jardiance and the health disclaimers at the end of the ad. (38:00)Next in the discussion is Zepbound, which was used for sleep apnea, but is also marketed as a weight loss drug. (47:30)Vinnie emphasizes that going low-carb will give you none of the side effects that the medications will have. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, closed for registration, but you can get on the wait list -https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/Don’t forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives on the Peacock channel. “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it here.https://amzn.to/4d9agj1Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna’s next cookbook is available! You can go to https://eathappyitalian.comYou can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. https://amzn.to/3ucIXmAnna’s recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! https://annavocino.substack.com/Don’t forget you can invest in Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen through StartEngine. Details are at Eat Happy Kitchen. https://eathappykitchen.com/ There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ PURCHASE DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie’s fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: https://vinnietortorich.com/documentaries
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Honesty and Integrity

Vinnie Tortorich is not afraid to tell the truth about himself, and his guests are the same. He and his guests are thorough in their research and don't talk about things unless they are certain about the validity. I know I can trust what I hear!

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Very informative and entertaining!

Great advice on a healthy diet! The honest truth about NSNG: no sugar, no grains.

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VT is on point

Vinnie discusses NAOMI'S business model and the consumer cycle of big pharma with a special guest. Also discusses 12 hour challenge.

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Beef & Dairy

great information! Thank you for spotlighting the beef and dairy industry and explaining the store labels, what they mean and don't mean.

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