Fitness Confidential With Vinnie Tortorich

Episode 2854 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how knowledge is king, fitness trackers, and popular diet comparisons. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/knowledge-is-king-episode-2854 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Knowledge is King Vinnie wants to talk about acquiring knowledge. (3:00) His parents were teachers. He discusses things he learned over the years about finance. (11:00) Acquiring knowledge is important, and Vinnie makes a point of constantly learning and challenging himself to improve. (21:00) Knowledge is king. Many influencers on social media promote practices that don't even make sense. (22:00) YouTube is a great source for le

Episode 2853 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss food labels, how misconceptions about zero calories can cause big problems, and Tirzepatide. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/zero-calories-big-problems-episode-2853 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Zero Calories, Big Problems Anna gives an update on her experience with Xanax for her dental appointment. (9:00) Vinnie is considering opening up the NSNG® VIP group for his upcoming birthday. (15:00) Anna frequents Reddit groups, and she found one about food labels. (17:00) She reads an entry about a woman's misunderstanding about "zero" calories and a candy product. Vinnie breaks down why "zero" cal

Episode 2852 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer host two callers who discuss cholesterol, realistic weight-loss goals, and pushing through perimenopause. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/realistic-weight-loss-goals-episode-2852 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Realistic Weight-Loss Goals The first caller is Vic. (3:00) Vinnie and Vic have a bit of a common history in Louisiana. They share stories regarding class reunions. Colorado Springs is a nice area to live. (22:00) Vic asks his health question: What is a good goal weight for him, and should he be concerned about saturated fats? (27:30) The mirror is a better gauge than most scales. (32:00) They

Episode 2851 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss sedentary lifestyles, how bodies need motion, and a sleep deprivation study. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/bodies-need-motion-episode-2851 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Bodies Need Motion A tribute to the late, amazing Dolly Parton. (3:00) An article reviews what does and doesn't work for people when it comes to exercise. (15:00) Two groups were studied based on walking: 75 minutes once a week or 75 minutes over three days. The third group only participated in wellness discussions. Unfortunately, the takeaway people will cling to isn't particularly beneficial. (21:00) Sitting is the new s

Episode 2850 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss how the metabolic risk is rising in young adults and more fallout from UC Davis' avocado oil report. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/metabolic-risk-rising-episode-2850 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Metabolic Risk Rising Coffee talk with Vinnie and Anna. (3:00) Anxiety and Xanax and tolerance of travel and medical procedures. (14:00) Nostalgia for movies and the podcast "Too Old or Pure Gold." And of course this includes a chat about "Vision Quest." Primal Kitchen responded to the report, claiming that their avocado oil products are not 100% pure olive oil. (30:15) The burden of proof is now o

Episode 2849 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to caller Mark about staying active in aging, workouts for shoulder healing, and sleep habits. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/909/staying-active-in-aging-episode-2849 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Staying Active in Aging Vinnie has been prepping for his 45th High School Reunion. (9:45) He's working out more and tightening up his eating. Vinnie understands he is a highly driven person. Mark is the first caller. (27:00) Being active and strong as you age is essential to feeling good. First, they talk about living in a 55+ community and living in certain regions of the country. Mark asks about incr

Episode 2848 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how workout recovery matters to building strength and claims around a new supplement. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/workout-recovery-matters-episode-2848 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Workout Recovery is Essential A little chat about Nickelback, breakups, and cycling. (2:00) Vinnie consulted with a client who was struggling to feel stronger despite 4- and 5-day workouts. (16:15) Recovery between workouts is essential; it is part of the process of building muscle and strength. Vinnie shares advice on how to plan the week and get appropriate recovery between workouts. Exercise is a poor way

Episode 2847 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss UC Davis' report testing avocado oil products and whether their claims are authentic or not. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/testing-avocado-oil-episode-2847 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Testing Avocado Oil Anna just got back from a great trip in Scotland. She and her husband joined a comedy show. (3:00) Traveling can be a challenge, but make it a game for yourself. Anna shares some of the things she did to stay NSNG. UCDavis has recently released a study on the purity of avocado oil products. (32:00) UCDavis.edu https://www.ucdavis.edu/food/news/study-finds-82-percent-avocado-oil-rancid-or-

Episode 2846 - Vinnie Tortorich and Dr. Gary Fettke discuss CGMs, dietary guidelines, GLP-1s, and the third rail of how the COVID-19 pandemic was handled. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-third-rail-dr-gary-fettke-episode-2846 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Guidelines and GLP-1s Dr. Gary Fettke was in Vinnie's first documentary, "FAT: a documentary." They discuss how dietary messaging has changed over the years. (8:00) Whole foods, including animal proteins, are the optimal way to get nutrients. (15:00) They discuss CGMs and how helpful they can be for awareness of what certain foods do to your blood glucose. (20:30) Your body responds to everyt

Episode 2845 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss Vinnie's 45th high school reunion and what an optimal breakfast is (it doesn't include doughnuts). https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/an-optimal-breakfast-episode-2845 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout An Optimal Breakfast Vinnie recently attended his 45th high school reunion, and had a great time. (3:00) He was really looking forward to catching up with a few people. Several years ago, Vinnie did an episode about a previous class reunion. (6:00) In that episode, he shared a lot of thoughts about classmates. He was concerned for classmates who appeared to have many health concerns at a relatively

Episode 2844 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss starting a weight loss journey, substitutes for sugar, and the best form of powdered proteins. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/best-powdered-proteins-episode-2844 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Best Powdered Proteins Tina Turner is an icon. (5:00) Vinnie talks about an obese woman and a hiking story. (10:00). She became dehydrated quickly. Unfortunately, instead of a rescue story, it has turned into a mocking of large people. Vinnie puts a call out to find her. He wants to offer her free help. (18:00) What would Vinnie suggest morbidly obese people can get started on a weight loss journey with

Episode 2843 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk to callers about healing after surgery, healing foods, and staying active during tough times. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/healing-after-surgery-episode-2843 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Healing After Surgery Maria is the first caller. (6:00) Maria and Vinnie talk about life, sports, and cultural differences, including soccer, hockey, and fan behavior at stadiums. Vinnie argues that people should be tougher on their own habits and stop making excuses around politics, celebrities, and consumer behavior. Maria shares her recent hip surgery and recovery, including how a carnivore-style diet a

Episode 2842 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer talk about work ethic, don't say "I can't," and ultra-processed foods in schools. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/dont-say-i-cant-episode-2842 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Don't Say "I Can't" Looking forward to the weekend. (3:00) Vinnie's body doesn't know it's the weekend. (7:30) He shares a story about his hard-working grandfather. The lesson: why Vinnie doesn't believe in "I can't." It's also a lesson in following through on promises to others and yourself. Don't tell yourself "I can't." The Arizona Healthy Schools Act is attempting to ban ultra-processed foods during certain hours of the day

Episode 2841 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss being a voice of reason amongst social media influencers who are pressured to fear-monger. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/a-voice-of-reason-episode-2841 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout A Voice of Reason Vinnie and Anna have a good relationship, but they are not married. (3:00) Vinnie misses his wife when she's on holiday because he has to cook. But the things he makes are great, thanks to Anna's products. They chat a bit about business and achieving success. (14:30) Fear mongering happens frequently with health and wellness influencers on social media. (19:00) Vinnie repeats his message simply

Episode 2840 - Vinnie Tortorich and researcher Belinda Fettke discuss the "truth zones," which call out flaws in the study regarding the "blue zones." https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-truth-zones-belinds-fettke-episode-2840 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout The Truth Zones Belinda is a nurse, independent researcher, and co-founder of "Nutrition for Life", and the wife of Dr. Gary Fettke. (4:00) Gary was at one time silenced for speaking out against standardized treatment for people with diabetes by giving nutritional advice. She gives a backstory of everything she and Gary were challenged with, including battling the cereal industry. Belinda has do

Episode 2839 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss challenging yourself, the benefits of CCTA scans, and reversing plaque in arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/benefits-of-ccta-scans-episode-2839 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Always Be Learning Last year, Vinnie and Serena went on a vacation for the first time in a very long time. (6:00) It was also the first time in a long time that Vinnie went water skiing. Once he recovered from an injury, he was inspired to return to the activities he hadn't done for years. (16:00) He shares a skiing story that is a reminder to keep getting up after failing. (20:00) Vinnie gives an update on gett

Episode 2838 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss the job of insulin, switching to low-carb, and the possibility of reversing plaque in the arteries. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/the-job-of-insulin-episode-2838 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout The Job of Insulin Vinnie gives a story about when he was on a panel at Princeton. (3:00) He had an interaction with a nutritionist whom he disagreed with. She learned some new things. Insulin (25:00) Anthony Jay was just on the show, and Vinnie respects Dr Jay's information. He has a new book out called "Sugar Beat." https://amzn.to/4pAxntz They discussed great supplements to take. Reduce insulin resi

Episode 2837 - Vinnie Tortorich speaks to Dr. Lisa Strohman to continue the conversation around tech, social media, and mental health in a duplicitous world. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/duplicitous-world-dr-lisa-strohman-episode-2837 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout A Duplicitous World The frustration behind the addiction to cell phones and social media still grows. (2:00) Even legal steps taken in other countries don't necessarily have the systems in place to enforce regulations. However, Dr. Strohman has a patent application in for an app to help with enforcing habits and protections. (9:00) There are very noticeable differences in younger gene

Episode 2836 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss coffee and nerve health, the Mediterranean diet, and the effects of sweeteners on gut health. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/coffee-and-nerve-health-episode-2836 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Coffee and Nerve Health Coffee study from Texas A&M shows the downstream effects of coffee. (4:00) The study suggests that, besides the heart benefits, coffee may also have a positive effect on nerve health. They briefly discuss Brian Johnson's experimentation for increasing longevity, and his recent diagnosis with autoimmune disease. (5:30) Olive oil, fish, and reducing refined carbohydrates incr

Episode 2835 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss why Vinnie feels he was bamboozled recently and how food addiction is real. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/08/bamboozled-episode-2835 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Bamboozled! Vinnie talks about his training days in Santa Monica. (3:00) Vinnie had a recent podcast guest that didn't sit well with him. He's not going to say the name because he doesn't want to hurt the person; however, the interview was a big disappointment. (6:15) Vinnie felt bamboozled. The person also didn't realize he was being interviewed by someone who knows about health and weight loss! NSNG and going low-carb can cut the "