Podcasts offer an endless variety of entertainment and education, and there is no shortage of fitness-oriented options. Whether you’re looking for informational or purely recreational entertainment, there are fitness podcasts for you. While listening to a podcast during your workout might not be as appealing as your favorite playlist, you can supplement your workout with a podcast being played in your car on the way to and from the gym or during your workday. Below are some of our favorite fitness podcasts that can be found either on Apple Podcasts or the Google store.
Best Fitness Podcasts
Diet Starts Tomorrow
Diet Starts Tomorrow, by Betches co-founders Aleen Dreskler and Sami Sage, is all about navigating the health and fitness world with confidence and ignoring the stuff that doesn’t matter. With episode names like, “Wait, I Don’t Have To Be Killing Myself At The Gym?” and “Weight And Health Are Not The Same Thing,” it’s easy for listeners to know what they’re getting before they hit play.
Science of Ultra
If you’re serious about running, the Science of Ultra podcast is perfect for you. This podcast dives into the nitty-gritty long-distance running, answering questions like “Why do we get cramps?” and “What exactly is a long run?” This podcast is entertaining to listen to while you run and generally any time you want to learn something cool about running. But it’s especially fun for those who like to nerd out on what’s actually happening to their bodies while they run.
Mind Pump
Four fitness professionals come together for the Mind Pump podcast to fill your brain with cold, hard facts. You may find yourself surprised when the Mind Pump hosts debunk a health myth you thought to be true—but you’ll be all the better for separating fact from fiction. The four hosts of the Mind Pump Podcast will challenge you to take a closer look at the beliefs you hold about health and fitness, and if you listen to this podcast as a beginner, you’ll start your journey on the right foot (and with the right mindset).
Beyond The Barbell
In the Beyond the Barbell podcast, CrossFit experts Ben Alderman and Blair Morrison talk about coaching, the business of CrossFit, how to own a CrossFit gym, and what it’s like to live as a competitive CrossFit athlete, among other CrossFit topics. The two hosts also interview subject matter experts to discuss fitness nutrition, trends in CrossFit, gear, and more.
Iron Radio
This podcast is all about weightlifting education. The host of Iron Radio, known as Dr. L, covers all types of weightlifting, including powerlifting, bodybuilding, and Olympic lifting, and he interviews experts to better expand on the episode topics.