Fitless

Getting Back on Track with Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Sun, 11 Feb 2018 00:27:49 +0000

Welcome back! We're calling this Episode 1 of Season 2. Dory joins Bianca to talk about what they've been up to in the fitness department. The answer: not much. How in the world do you get back on track when you've lapsed?! Listen to find out (hopefully).

EXPERT ALERT with Shaun Zetlin

Bianca Brady — Wed, 18 Oct 2017 21:41:24 +0000

Bianca sits down with THE PUSH-UP MAN himself, personal trainer Shaun Zetlin. They talk about his fitness philosophies, how he got started in the biz, and how he keeps people motivated. Find out more about Shaun at zetlinfitness.com!

Fitless Round Table with Meg Weeks, Sophie Schapiro, and Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Thu, 12 Oct 2017 01:37:40 +0000

What happens when four friends sit down and chit chat in the great state of New Hampshire? Listen and find out!

Capoeira with Andrea Allan

Bianca Brady — Wed, 27 Sep 2017 16:33:21 +0000

Andrea Allan joins Bianca for a Capoeira class. They discuss body image and ego, high-stakes exercise situations, and math movies. Listen to Andrea's podcast, The Hot Mess Comedy Hour, and follow her @Andreacomedy.

Gyrotonic with Eran Bugge

Bianca Brady — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 16:58:03 +0000

Eran is back for another episode! She and Bianca get their spines right at gyrotonic (Google it).

L.A. Part 2 with Sarah Collins

Bianca Brady — Wed, 13 Sep 2017 19:56:31 +0000

The conclusion of Fitless's west coast leg, Bianca and her old pal Sarah talk about team sports, outrageous gym behavior, and their new friend Ash.

Platefit with Clare Tivnan

Bianca Brady — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:07:47 +0000

We're back! Here's an episode recorded in L.A. in July while Bianca was visiting her BFFL Clare. They go to Platefit, a class where you stand on a vibrating platform while you do exercise. It's a good one!

Flywheel with Maeve D'Arcy

Bianca Brady — Sat, 08 Jul 2017 19:25:05 +0000

Bianca is joined by Maeve D'Arcy to talk Flywheel, spinning, and the new Astor Place. Check out Maeve's artwork (James Bond is a fan). maevedarcy.com

Barry's Bootcamp with Liz Glazer

Bianca Brady — Sat, 01 Jul 2017 17:26:45 +0000

Liz and Bianca go to Barry's Bootcamp, which is very hard and loud. They talk about anxiety and summer outfits. Plus, Liz's law articles!

Not Exercising with Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 23:06:14 +0000

Dory returns to the podcast for a great discush about what it's like when you haven't been exercising. Plus, stretching!

Solo Mini Birthday Check-In

Bianca Brady — Sat, 27 May 2017 21:49:51 +0000

No guest this week!

Meditation with Myq Kaplan and Liz Glazer

Bianca Brady — Thu, 18 May 2017 17:17:47 +0000

This week Bianca is joined by performers Myq Kaplan and Liz Glazer to talk about MENTAL fitness, and why meditation might be good for ya. Follow @lizglazer on Instagram, and follow @myqkaplan on Twitter (and Instagram). Myq Kaplan's comedy album 'No Kidding' is also available for your enjoyment at the other end of this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-kidding/id1188140085 Love ya!

Zumba with Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Wed, 10 May 2017 17:58:02 +0000

Dory is back for this episode in two parts! The two have a little pre-Zumba discussion and a little post-Zumba discussion, with plenty of Zumba in the middle. Bailamos!

Sky Ting Yoga with Sarah Maurer

Bianca Brady — Thu, 04 May 2017 00:11:50 +0000

Another week, another yoga. Sarah and Bianca get centered at the most beautiful yoga studio ever. Plus, an important question for you, the listener: what is the most elegant fruit?

CrossFit with Meg Giarusso

Bianca Brady — Thu, 20 Apr 2017 20:10:07 +0000

Bianca goes home to do CrossFit with her Aunt Meg. They talk triathlons, box jumps, and police work. Enjoy!

EXPERT ALERT with Casey Johnston

Bianca Brady — Thu, 13 Apr 2017 18:11:17 +0000

Bianca sits down with Casey Johnston for this week's episode. Casey is the swole woman behind thehairpin.com's 'Ask A Swole Woman' column. She talks about how she got into lifting, focus, and how awesome it is to get stronger. Enjoy her wisdom here, but be sure to follow her on Instagram @swolewoman as well!!!

Intro to Pole Dancing with Hannah and Sophie

Bianca Brady — Fri, 07 Apr 2017 01:34:31 +0000

Things get a little sexy in this week's episode...or do they? Hannah, Sophie, and Bianca compare their experiences in the class, and while some enjoyed it more than others, all three give it a hard RECOMMEND.

Home Workout with H.A. Conrad

Bianca Brady — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:07:47 +0000

The brilliant and talented Ms. Conrad takes Bianca through her home workout on this episode of Fitless. They discuss gyms, routines, and how important it is to learn to do things the right way. Plus, outrageous gym moments!

NYC Half Marathon with Jackie Shakar and Deb Pinto

Bianca Brady — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:51:25 +0000

Jackie and Deb are friends with Bianca's mom, and the three traveled to NYC together to participate in the half marathon. Jackie ran the race, Deb volunteered, and Bianca brought some sweatpants down to the finish line! Not only are these two athletes, they're also exercise professionals. Listen to their WISE WORDS! Plus, a special second appearance by Bianca's mom Karen!

Iyengar Yoga with Rebecca Fern

Bianca Brady — Wed, 15 Mar 2017 22:10:22 +0000

Becca takes Bianca to her favorite yoga class taught by her favorite teacher. They learn about their bones and discuss the complicated worlds of Ikea, lipstick, and sunglasses.

The Gyms In My Neighborhood

Bianca Brady — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 22:14:57 +0000

Another solo ep. This time I checked out all the gyms in my neighborhood. Which one should I join?

March Sadness

Bianca Brady — Thu, 02 Mar 2017 16:28:39 +0000

This week Bianca sits down with herself and gets real about how hard it is to exercise.

Tennis with Lindsay Rothenberg

Bianca Brady — Thu, 23 Feb 2017 00:13:32 +0000

Lindsay is back! We played tennis at her gym and talked about how fun sports can be. The discussion turns to apologizing, trying to stop, and channeling Serena Williams in order to do so. I love you, bye bye!

Retro Fitness with Leslie Wallick

Bianca Brady — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 23:20:33 +0000

On this week's Fitless, Leslie takes Bianca on a journey to the past. They do a class at Leslie's gym, Retro fitness, which was supposed to be "Latin Fusion" but ends up being kickboxing. The discussion turns to boys, bods, and archaeology.

The Monster Cycle with Sarah Maurer

Bianca Brady — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:09:29 +0000

On this week's Fitless, Bianca is joined by Sarah Maurer for a special spin class. It's fitness, for goths! They talk about alternatives to traditional fitness aesthetics and discuss the merits of stairs. Enjoy!

TrampoLEAN with Olivia Shepson

Bianca Brady — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 00:37:33 +0000

This week Bianca is joined by THE Olivia Shepson. They go to a class called TrampoLEAN, which, you guessed it, means a lot of bouncing. The two discuss safety, sports, and whether or not percussionists are the jocks of band. Does This Count as Exercise?: Your first year living in NYC.

Personal Training with Eran Bugge

Bianca Brady — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:25:26 +0000

Professional dancer Eran Bugge lets Bianca tag along to one of her personal training sessions with the amazing Shaun Zetlin. They do some classic fitness stuff: pull-ups, push-ups, squats, etc. Plus: Does This Count as Exercise?: giving birth. Shaun LITERALLY wrote the book on push-ups, and you can buy it here https://www.zetlinfitness.com/

Pilates with Mary-Lynn Cesar and Chioma Ebinama

Bianca Brady — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 02:29:15 +0000

Jerry Seinfeld once asked, "What's the deal with Pilates?" and on this week's Fitless Bianca attempts to answer him with the help of her new friends Mary-Lynn and Chioma. Track and field, Parisian yoga, and hockey hair are also discussed. Plus: exercise roses and thorns.

Broadway Bodies with Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:13:06 +0000

Bianca and Dory have the time of their lives at a dance class...a dirty dance class. Baby is fully out of the corner, but did they do the lift? Listen and find out! Plus, a discussion of whether or not exercise is a hobby.

Ashtanga Yoga with Elise Duryee-Browner

Bianca Brady — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:27:45 +0000

In her attempt to try all the yogas, Bianca goes to an Ashtanga session with Elise. They talk about Elise's soccer-saturated past, focusing your energy inward, and what it's like to bike over the bridges of NYC.

Racquetball with Jack Giarusso

Bianca Brady — Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:51:00 +0000

Bianca plays a game of racquetball with her stepdad, Jack. They talk about sports, community, and what being a kid was like before the internet. Plus, a new game (!) : Exercise roses and thorns.

Bar Method with Edith Zimmerman

Bianca Brady — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 17:51:02 +0000

Bianca sits down with Edith Zimmerman after a class at Brooklyn's Bar Method. They talk about skin and tiny movements, and they wonder about how the teacher manages to memorize everyone's name. Plus, Does This Count as Exercise?: Hiking.

Getting Hit By a Car with Bianca Brady

Bianca Brady — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 22:59:36 +0000

In this very special episode of Fitless, friend of the show Dory Kagan interviews Bianca about getting hit by a car last week. It doesn't count as exercise, but it sure was strenuous!

The Jingle Bell Jog with my Mom, Karen Berni-Giarusso

Bianca Brady — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 21:30:49 +0000

Bianca's mom Karen came to town and they ran a four mile race together called the Jingle Bell Jog. Karen has been running and racing for a few decades. The two talk about why she started and why she stuck with it, how hard it is, and how great it can be!

EXPERT ALERT with Jordan Lashley

Bianca Brady — Thu, 01 Dec 2016 17:05:31 +0000

This week on Fitless Bianca sits down with an honest to goodness yoga teacher. Jordan talks about what brought him to yoga and why he made it such a big part of his life. Friend of the show Jayna Rogers makes an appearance as well!

Kickboxing with Anne Hogan

Bianca Brady — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 16:50:18 +0000

Bianca and Anne try their luck at a kickboxing chain. They punch their way through some weird drama and discuss whether going home for the holidays counts as exercise. Also, check Anne out at Reckless Theatre in NYC in weekly performances! Happy Thanksgiving!

Muay Thai with Everett Cox

Bianca Brady — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 23:40:39 +0000

Bianca accompanies Everett to Five Points Academy, his favorite spot for Muay Thai. They talk about anger, fighting, and more! Plus DTCAE?: Moving (not to Canada, just to a different apartment).

Archery with Jen Ziegler

Bianca Brady — Thu, 10 Nov 2016 16:23:46 +0000

Bianca and Jen visit Gotham Archery in Brooklyn for an entire episode's worth of Does This Count as Exercise. The two discuss glass blowing, baseball butts, and whether or not Jen was in a karate cult.

Boxing with Lindsay Rothenberg

Bianca Brady — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 21:50:11 +0000

Bianca is joined by Lindsay Rothenberg for a class at NYC's Overthrow Boxing Club. They discuss the cool, anti-establishment aesthetic as well as the fact that models run the show. Too intimidating of a scene? NAHHH. Plus, Does This Count as Exercise?: public speaking.

Gaga People with Sophie Schapiro and Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:55:21 +0000

Bianca is joined by TWO guests for this special dance episode. It was way interpretive, guys. Think "seaweed spine." Does This Count as Exercise?: walking in high heels.

"Basic" Yoga with Jayna Rogers

Bianca Brady — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 22:13:00 +0000

Bianca is joined by her cousin Jayna for the first family-style episode of Fitless! In stark contrast to last week's Bikram experience, they do yoga so basic it's basically lying around. Plus, Does This Count as Exercise?: walking the dog.

Bikram Yoga with Hannah French

Bianca Brady — Wed, 12 Oct 2016 21:22:15 +0000

Bianca joins Hannah at her usual Bikram Yoga class. Halfway through, something weird happens: a big time physical and emotional response! Plus Does This Count as Exercise?: planning a party.

The Rowing Machine with Bill Wadman

Bianca Brady — Thu, 06 Oct 2016 15:01:28 +0000

Bianca and Bill go to the Y to "pull" on the "erg." They happen upon ANOTHER Bill (the mayor, nbd) and also an Olympic rower shows them the ropes. Does This Count as Exercise: Swimming...but there's a twist. Enjoy!

SoulCycle with Liz Glazer

Bianca Brady — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 00:17:57 +0000

Bianca and Liz go to SoulCycle at 7 am! Well...Bianca does. Also, Does This Count as Exercise?: karaoke.

Pure Barre with Dory Kagan

Bianca Brady — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 23:31:09 +0000

For the pilot episode of Fitless, your pal Bianca Brady tries Pure Barre with the inimitable Dory Kagan. The two play a rousing round of "Does This Count as Exercise?" The topic: waitressing.