
The Far Side of Fitness
Welcome to The Far Side of Fitness, where we dive into the wild, weird, and alternative sides of fitness! We go beyond the reps and sets to explore the other sides of topics in fitness that you won't hear anywhere else. Press play and tune in for fun, laughs, and eye-opening takes that’ll change the way you think about health and fitness!
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The 6 Fitness Inspired Pillars of Business Growth for Personal Trainers w/ Jen Gerasimas
Jen Gerasimas has over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. She began her journey as a registered nurse before transitioning into teaching group exercise, then personal training. She worked in several different gym settings, including managing at a high-end fitness club. Over 8 years ago, Jen left

30. GLP-1s, Perimenopause & Power: What Every Woman Needs to Know Beyond Weight Loss w/ Kayla Johnson
In this episode, fitness professional, Kayla Johnson, delves into an unconventional and vital conversation about GLP-1 peptides, not just in the context of weight loss but also focusing on their role in perimenopause. Kayla Johnson is a nationally recognized fitness expert, entrepreneur, and passionate women’s wellness

29. Why Your Information Diet Matters as Much as Your Workouts w/ Kira Shishkin (CEO of informed)
In this episode, Dr. Parker chats with Kira Shishkin, CEO of informed, about the importance of reliable information in an age of misinformation and information overload. Kira traces the history of news media, examining how it became both overwhelming and unreliable. He emphasizes how modern news media hijacks readers'

28. Trans Women vs. Biological Women in Sports: Examining the Science of the Competitive Imbalance w/ Dr. Alexander Hutchison
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Darian Parker speaks with Dr. Alexander Hutchison, author of An Unfair Advantage: In Sports the Body Matters, to explore one of the most contentious debates in modern athletics: the participation of trans women in women’s sports. The conversation dives deep into the biological dif

27. Sexual Health as a Vital Sign: Tracking Arousal States, Testosterone, and Heart Risk
In this eye-opening episode of The Far Side of Fitness, Dr. Darian Parker chats with Dr. Elliot Justin, an Emergency Medicine (EM) specialist and healthcare technology consultant in erectile neuromodulation, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes. Dr. Justin explores the emerging science of erectile fitness—a vital yet o

26. How Mobius Is Making Movement More Inclusive Through Community & Local Business Partnerships
In this episode, the founders of Mobius, Caroline, and Julia, discuss their innovative approach to making fitness more inclusive and accessible by integrating it with non-fitness businesses and community events. They share their mission to bring fitness into spaces where it's not traditionally found and highlight their