Episode 184: The Rumors of Our Demise Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

This week Bret Contreras joins Kevin to talk about glute training, then Kevin and Jon talk about the Perform Better Chicago Summit, and finally an odd off-topic with Kevin half asleep. Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE Show Notes coming soon. Just wanted to get the episode up first.  Read More

Episode 183: The Back to the Future Reference

The cast talks about lifting’s effect on bio mechanics, an EPIC discussion about tightening your nutrition, shoulder injuries, and much more! Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE FitCast News Perform Better Recap Going to PB Chicago KevinLarrabee.com Blog Updates Guest Requests Needed Mailbag Hey Fitcast Just thought I’d share a good book to help people understand studies and publications in an easy to understand... Read More

Episode 182: Snapping Necks and Cashing Checks with Martin Rooney

Martin Rooney joins Kevin to talk about training around the world and MMA Training. Kevin and Jon open up the mailbag to talk about sets and reps, injuries, and more. And PJ Striet talks about the fitness industry with Kevin. Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE FitCast News 4-Year Anniversary Perform Better Summit Interviews T-Shirts! Martin Rooney Interview (Check out Martin’s NEW BOOK) Long time fan from your time at... Read More

Episode 179: FitCast’s Excellent Adventure with Dr. John Berardi

Guest Dr. John Berardi joins us for another epically long episode about leptin, if dairy is evil, fasting, accountability, perfecting pull ups, and much more! Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE FitCast News Dr. John Berardi Interview Why are we jackasses? Training Videos DVDS Voicemails Milk (good or Bad?) Ab work everyday? Vibram 5 fingers NO Supplements Mailbag Any tips on minimizing swinging when doing pullups. -Juraj What... Read More

Episode 178: 1% Better with Todd Durkin

Todd Durkin of Fitness Quest 10 comes on to talk about fat loss circuits, motivating yourself and becoming better everyday. We also open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TRX, lifting fast, fasting and more! Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE NEWS Todd Durkin Interview coming up Brian St. Pierre, Martin Rooney, Crossfit Blogs at KevinLarrabee.com/Distance Coaching New Website Layout VOICEMAILS: 978-633-3488 or send an mp3... Read More

Episode 177: Kevin is a Bitch

This week’s topics include if you really need carbohydrates, healthy eating on the run, training delts for women, shoulder issues, and more! Get this Week’s Episode: Download Via iTunes MP3 Download/RSS/ZUNE News John Berardi, Todd Durkin, John Romanello Virgin Mobile Magazine Brian St. Pierre Mailbag Hi Folks,I’ll skip all the pleasantries.  You already know we all love you guys. Anyway… I have a problem with internally... Read More

Client Spotlight: Kim (With Special Guest Maui, the Dog)

[Editor's Note: Kim continues to DOMINATE! She is making some fantastic body composition changes and has not questioned any of the guidelines or fudge the calories she has been counting (no pun intended). She just had her wedding shower this past weekend and she treated herself to some French toast that was, "made especially," for her. I am 100% cool with that. You know why? She has been busting her ass and she deserves it. AND, she was right back on track after that meal! Now... Read More

Episode 176: Steve Cotter and The Shrimp That Almost Killed Leigh

Get this Week’s Episode: MP3 Download/iTunes/RSS/Odeo Hosts: Kevin Larrabee (Twitter), Steve Cotter,  Dr. Jonathan Fass, and Leigh Peele NEWS Interview with Steve Cotter coming up John Berardi Todd Durkin Blog Contest Green’s Plus Bar Cool stuff in the works Mailbag (For Kevin) Hey everyone, I’m sorta new to the fitcast, still havent caught up on all the past episodes so this question may have been answered. I know it was asked before... Read More

What Up Kev?: Episode 4 (Kettlebells, Ketogenic Diets, Corrective Exercises)

Here is Episode 4 of the What Up Kev? mid-week podcast. You can download it directly here: WhatUpKev004.mp3 (Right Click and Save-As to download) or grab it through the iTunes feed for The FitCast. Mailbag What are your thoughts on the effectiveness of short-term ketogenic diets or CKD in general for fat loss especially if one has hit a plateau in fat loss after 8 weeks of very clean eating and training -David This is just a question for you,... Read More

Client Spotlight: Kim (Kim vs. The Easter Bunny)

[editor's note: What can I say? Kim is getting some amazing results thanks to her hard work and some good programming and nutrition from her trainer (not to blow smoke up my butt). I am so proud of Kim's dedication. It really does show what one can accomplish with a great plan followed by pitch perfect execution. For those that asked, much fo the nutrition principles come from Leigh Peele's Body by Eats.] Hi Everyone, Sorry I missed a week there.  It’s been getting busy here... Read More