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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  • The Importance of Muscle with Bonnie Tsui - Episode 2636

    The Importance of Muscle with Bonnie Tsui - Episode 2636
    Apr 25 2025
    Episode 2636: Vinnie Tortorich speaks to author Bonnie Tsui about her new book on the importance of muscle, the need for physical fitness for brain health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/importance-of-muscle-bonnie-tsui-epsiode-2636 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast The Importance of Muscle Bonnie Tsui is the best-selling author of her book "Why We Swim." (2:30)Her new book, "On Muscle," is found in Vinnie's Book Club on Amazon. https://amzn.to/3RsDIHv Her book explains how important developing muscle is. It’s not for vanity, it’s for function. (6:15) When your muscles are being worked, they send biochemical messages to your brain. (13:30)This helps cognition as you age as well. Vinnie would love to see real physical fitness classes in schools again. (15:00)Physical fitness engages the brain for mental clarity. (18:00)Having PE in schools can improve grades and well-being.Great artists like Michelangelo studied anatomy. (21:00)They both have a love of stories about strong people. (33:00) Bonnie has studied cultural strength competitions, such as Janice Todd lifting the Dinnie Stones. They discuss the evolving opinions around women and strength. (37:00)Vinnie shares stories of finding ways to build strength. (50:00)Bonnie shares how she and her family stay active. (52:00)They discuss rowing machines, or erging. (55:00)Learning a new physical activity, especially as you age, is challenging and satisfying. (1:01:00)There is so much more to learn about muscle and strength, and it’s in Bonnie’s book, “On Muscle.” 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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  • Free Speech and Dietary Dogma - Episode 2635

    Free Speech and Dietary Dogma - Episode 2635
    Apr 23 2025
    Episode 2635: Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss social media platforms, algorithms, free speech, dietary dogma, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/free-speech-dietary-dogma-episode-2635 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Free Speech and Dietary Dogma Vinnie’s Instagram history. (3:00) They discuss other social media challenges and platforms regulating speech.Vinnie plans to keep his X account active.He’ll be adding content to TikTok, too. They review the early days of the Internet. (26:00)A new PETA advertising campaign is focusing on poop. (34:00) They discuss some of the dietary dogma involved.The focus is on fiber and the body being timely in bowel movements; however, they handle it grossly.If you eat veggies, you shouldn’t need additional fiber products.Vinnie has heard and tried everything, but his body works best with NSNG®. More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group is currently 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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    51 mins
  • Proper Hydration 101 - Episode 2634

    Proper Hydration 101 - Episode 2634
    Apr 21 2025
    Episode 2634 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss Proper Hydration 101, including getting enough electrolytes, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/04/proper-hydration-101-episode-2634 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin ClubPure Coffee ClubNSNG® FoodsVILLA CAPPELLIEAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Proper Hydration 101 At the time of this episode, Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen spices are on sale for a short time. Use code BOGO25.Vinnie talks about a recent consultation and how information has changed. (3:30) Cholesterol numbers are an example; he gives an analogy of a function of an engine. Electrolytes are not an energy source, like caffeine, but they are necessary to keep your body functioning. (9:45)The “rules” about hydration have changed over the years, such as how much water intake is recommended. (13:00) Misinformation about how much water to drink has led to incorrect or unnecessary habits.When you drink more water than necessary, you are depleting your body of electrolytes.Electrolytes help your body function.You stay hydrated by drinking the proper amount of water with salt and other electrolytes.Thinking you need a soda or Gatorade as a “boost” isn’t a good idea.The idea of drinking more water to lose weight isn’t really how it works. The Badwater Race occurs in one of the planet’s hottest places, Death Valley. (28:00) Many of the athletes who attempt it rely on UltraSalt. Vinnie addresses concerns about getting too much salt. (32:00) There is a slight difference between sodium and salt.Salt in junk food is an issue, but it’s less about salt and more about the junk. (38:00) Anna’s sauces will be showing up in certain Kroger-owned stores in a matter of weeks. (48:00) You can go to Anna’s Eat Happy Kitchen website store locator, enter your zip code, and find which stores carry her sauces. They discuss biohacks using UltraSalt. (50:00)They switch to discussing murder-themed shows and voice-over work. (54:00) 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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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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