The HIIT’N 50 Podcast

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HIIT’N50 is a podcast focusing on health and wellness and provides useful tips and tricks for starting and maintaining a consistent fitness regimen plus interviews with experts on the benefits of exercise, healthy eating and tips and tricks for staying motivated. While the podcast focuses on the community of people over the age of 50, there is something for everyone who is interested in developing a healthy lifestyle that will serve you for the rest of your life.

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Walk and Meditate Your Way to Better Health

Jun 09 2024 19 mins  
Summary In this episode of the HITT'N50 Podcast, host Chris Cotnoir discusses the history, types, and benefits of meditation. He also explores two specific articles that caught his attention: one on the benefits of walking and another on the potential loss of muscle mass caused by the drug Ozempic. Chris interviews Dr. Kavita Patel, a practicing physician and co-host of Slate's "We

The Importance of Rest and Recovery in Fitness

May 19 2024 48 mins  
In this episode of the HIIT’N50 Podcast, host Chris Cotnoir discusses the importance of rest and recovery in fitness. He emphasizes the need to listen to your body and take rest days when necessary. He also shares his personal experience with rest and recovery and how technology, such as massage guns and electrical stimulation devices, can aid in the recovery process. The episode

Understanding Metabolic Health and Its Importance on Healthspan

May 12 2024 45 mins  
Summary In this episode of the HIIT'N50 podcast, host Chris Cotnoir explores the topic of metabolic health. He begins by explaining the concept of metabolism and its importance for overall health and well-being. He discusses the key indicators of good metabolic health and the alarming statistics that show only a small percentage of Americans are achieving optimal metabolic health.

No Excuses: At-Home Workouts for Strength and Cardio

May 05 2024 22 mins  
Summary This episode of the HIIT'N50 podcast focuses on the most cited reason for not exercising: lack of time. Chris emphasizes the importance of making exercise a priority and offers strategies for overcoming time constraints. Two guests, Linda Magid and Christine Boyer-Zazzaro, provide simple at-home workout routines that can be done without equipment. The episode highlights the

Keeping Pace with Age: How to Modify Your Fitness as You Grow Older

Apr 28 2024 38 mins  
This episode focuses on adapting fitness routines to fit changing bodies and lifestyles. Chris discusses the concept of functional fitness, low-impact exercises, and the importance of strength training. The first guest, Christine Boyer-Zazzaro, shares her personal exercise modifications and how she encourages clients to get into the gym. The second guest, Rebecca Dickinson, discuss

“The Mind’s Eye: Revealing the Invisible Struggles of Mental Well-being”

Apr 21 2024 46 mins  
This episode of the HIIT'N50 focuses on mental well-being and its importance in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Host Chris Cotnoir is joined by four guests in this episode. Dr. Kavita Patel discusses the definition and measurement of mental well-being, while Rebecca Dickinson talks about the impact of nutrition on mental health. Christine Boyer-Zazzaro explores the pros and cons o

Exercise, Motivation, and Mindful Eating

Apr 14 2024 53 mins  
Episode 4 of the HIITN’50 Podcast explores the power of motivation, setting goals and sticking to your fitness routine. Additionally, registered nurse and holistic health coach Rebecca Dickinson, and fitness enthusiast Paul Gottsegen, analyze items from Chris’s pantry to decide if they should be kept or discarded based on their ingredients and health impacts. This playful yet i

Fit After Fifty: Harnessing the Power of Strength Training

Apr 07 2024 44 mins  
This episode of the HIIT’N 50 Podcast focuses on the importance of strength training, stability, and nutrition for older adults with a particular emphasis on the benefits of regular exercise, including increasing muscle mass and strength, improving balance and joint health, and enhancing overall well-being. The first guest, Christine Boyers-Zazzaro, discusses the importance of st

Who Needs Sleep? We All Do!

Mar 31 2024 58 mins  
Episode 2 of the HIIT'N 50 podcast is jam packed. I tackle sleep and why it's just as important as regular exercise and health nutrition. My guests this week include Rebecca Dickinson who discusses what should and should not be in your pantry, Christine Boyer-Zazzaro who discusses fitness routines for golfers and tennis players and Linda Magid who talks about all things Pilates. Li

Thirty Plants Plus a Minute A Day - Welcome to the First Episode of HIIT’N50

Mar 24 2024 49 mins  
Welcome to the first episode of the HIIT’N50 podcast. On this episode, I talk about MIME (Motivation, Intent, Mindset and Execution), the importance of exercise with Dr. Kavita Patel, gut health and why it’s so important with Rebecca Dickinson (including eating 30 plants per week!) and finally, we discuss a personal trainer’s approach to bringing exercise to her clients with