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SURPRISE!!! Eug makes a very special appearance in the last episode before an extended break. Eug hops on to update everyone about the exciting and early arrival of his baby daughter!! Then he and Stang catch up and bring everyone up to speed on the show schedule and what to expect. Last the guys answer some listener questions about; if it's possible that you'd lose more weight from running than you would from another exercise- even if the calories burned were the same? Best time to sauna? And how to get an accurate idea of how many calories you're burning while lifting? Fun episode with some important info!"Rest up and be ready to go in the fall! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Wow! A blast from the past. This was recorded a few months ago and it already feels like a lifetime! The Bells held this one back to do some live quarantine episodes in effort to stay topical and connected to everyone. Anyway, this is a fun episode with the great Nick Mandernach (DUNCANVILLE) Nick has a great story and made a major body transformation - he tells the guys all about it. Also listen for some important information about an upcoming hiatus and some other big news. Enjoy a show that was recorded at a time when the world felt a lot different!"Light Weight Baby!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Bells are back and they are talking their favorite quarantine exercises. The gyms have been ordered to close in most places so the guys figured they'd dedicate another episode to home fitness. First things first, they do talk about sit-com theme music as well as the SLIVER soundtrack, obviously. Then they design a 20 minute home routine for Eugene that involves no equipment. Last, they answer listener questions about jogging in the heat and they read off listener comments about home exercises. ALSO, and important announcement is made this episode! Listen/Rate/Review. "LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Yo! Euge and Stanger are here to answer your questions about nutrition! Before they get to the Q and A, they start the show with a quick discussion about the state of the world and share a listener insight on how her gym is handling reopening. Then they turn the show over to you and answer your nutrition questions including: thoughts on the slow carb diet? What time of day for certain macronutrients? Best food for a long haul trucker? How many total calories while intermittent fasting? And they even throw in a question about chest workouts without a bench. They end the show with Stanger revealing his current favorite "healthy" chip. Listen to find out what it is!!"Be Water My Friend!" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Hello BellBabies! Eugene and Stanger are back with more quarantine content and this week week they are joined by the amazing Eric Mosley, creator of BlackMatYoga. Eric has an awesome story of how he went from being an educator in a a school to taking the leap to become a yoga teacher and and start using his abilities to make yoga accessible to all different types. Eric has a lot of great thoughts about how to maintain mindfulness while we are stuck in quarantine and his vision for what BlackMatYoga will be in the future is guaranteed to inspire you!"Light Weight Babyeee!!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Its Eugene, Stanger and YOU this week BellBabies. That's right, the Bells answer your questions this episode. First they check in, Stanger gives a puppy update and Eugene gives a baby in the way update. They also talk some nutrition and what they did for Father's Day. Then they answer some questions live. How do I break through a plateau? How to even my arms out after my right has become more developed than my left from playing tennis? What are some more standing dumbbell exercises? Is flat bench, incline and decline press all on the same day too much? And a few more on top of that! This is a great check-in episode with tons of info - thanks for your questions BellBabies! "Be Water!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fun week for ya BellBabies! Euge and Stang dedicate the episode to discussing the awesome documentary BE WATER about the late great Bruce Lee. It recently aired on ESPN and was directed by Bao Nguyen. It's a must watch! The 'Bells get into it and share their thoughts on the film and the man himself. A lot of stuff comes up including race, justice, equality and of course the movie MAC AND ME. "BE WATER MY FRIEND!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Bells welcome back the great Marcus Henderson (TACOMA FD) to the podcast. Marcus is a super funny talented dude and was kind enough to share some of his wisdom with Euge and Stanger. This is a great episode and an important listen. The Dumbbells are donating all the money made from advertisements this episode to BlackLivesMatterLa BLMLA.org Thank you for listening and being open!!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ify Nwadiwe (IfDeez on twitch) makes his triumphant return to The Weight Room for this weeks live episode. The Bells talk to Ify about tracking down training equipment during the pandemic- maybe we all need to check out our local Target! Ify also tells the guys about what's going on in the gaming world and how he sometimes spends 13 hours playing on his twitch stream!! The guys all connect over their love of Portos Bakery and about the recent take-and-bake pastries they've been selling during the lockdown. Then Ify tells the guys why it's been hard for him to train and home and what resource he just discovered that could turn it around for him. Last they all talk to some listeners and answer a question about cricket protein powder. Ify is always a great guest! "Light Weight Baby!!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This is very important episode considering what everyone is going through right now. The Bells welcome a very special guest, Angela Gulner (BINGE) to the show this week. Angela is the co-creator of the show BINGE which is loosely based on her struggles with an eating disorder. With a lot of work she was able to overcome her challenges years ago and offers great insight into the steps people can take to recover. She tells the guys how she's been coping during self-isolation and what challenges she would have faced if she were still suffering from her eating disorder during the pandemic. Angela is really funny and gives very accessible advice about self love as well as practical advice about how to get help if you are really struggling. Check The Dumbbells instagram for links to all the different support groups she mentioned. "Love Yourself Babies!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bellbabies!!! You are in for a treat! Toni Charline is joining the guys in the virtual Weight Room this week. Toni is one the funniest people in the world and a regular guest of the show. She tells the guys about how she went off the rails in the early days of the quarantine and ate a bunch of junk. One of her go-to indulgences was Taco Bell; Toni and the guys even help a listener with their first Taco Bell order. Toni is back on track now, working out and eating right - she tells the guys how she turned it around. The group also answers some listener questions about doing the same workout for 4 years, having to forfeit a deadlift PR because of social distancing and more! Some bonus topics covered: everyone rates their favorite chip and they discuss if barbecue flavored chips are the root beer of chips. "No Days Off!!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Fun one today with Euge and Stang. The Bells bring the fun on this live episode. They catch up and share what they've been doing as we reach almost 2 months of self isolation. They also answer a bunch of listener questions including; how someone who's never exercised can beat the flab while staying home? Best calorie burning workout for a 1 hour lunch break? How to reduce soreness after lifting? What brand of turmeric do they like? What's the deal with foam rollers? Should people wear masks when jogging? And more! Also discussed this episode, Kool Moe Dee and Snap. "Light Weight Baby!" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Bells are still in it with ya! Bringing you those weekly live shows recorded remotely without interruption! This week they have an awesome guest broadcasting from her remote weight room In NYC! Shannon O'Neill (HOW TO FIX A DRUG SCANDAL, MOST LIKELY TO MURDER) Shannon and Eugene go way back to UCB in New York where she currently is and the show starts with her telling the guys how things are currently going in the big city. Next Shannon tells the guys about growing up in the Philadelphia area, how she became a jock in middle school and her love of basketball- there's a lot of 90's b-ball talk this episode! Shannon's story ends with her finding a real Iove for fitness by way of CrossFit but it wasn't a smooth ride! She offers some great tips on how to handle the monotony of exercise while social distancing. Last the group answers some questions from listeners. Does infrared sauna offer the same benefit as traditional sauna? How to up protein consumption during the day if you're tracking macros but don't like snacking? And what are some equipment brand recommendations for starting a home gym? "LIGHT WEIGHT BABY!!!" See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The 'Bells are continuing on with the new format and settling into a groove...this week went off without a hitch! The guys had a great guest join them for the live show - the always funny Jon Gabrus (HIGH AND MIGHTY and ACTIONBOYZ podcasts) Jon kills it as per usual. He tells the guys about what he did for 4/20 and what kind of exercise makes sense on weed. The group discusses their favorite sports movies and what physical ability related to fitness they wished they had. They end the show by answering some listener questions. Some of those questions include; can I play Rugby with "bad" shoulders? do theraguns actually work? What are some pull-down exercises for a cable pulley? And more! This is a really fun show with a great guest. Hang in there BellBabies!"Light Weight Baby!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Dumbbells have figured it out! This is how they will proceed in the future for these quarantine episodes! The episodes will be broadcast on YouTube Live while they are recording- that way the guest can join in on the fun. As usual the full episodes will be released on Wednesdays with the live segment included. The guest joining the fun this week just so happens to be the hilarious and inspirational Tony Cavalero (RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES, SCHOOL OF ROCK) Tony is in to fitness big time and comes out of the gates with some top-notch recommendations for people looking to start or add to their home workout routines during these challenging times. He also tells the guys about growing up in Virginia and doing karate as a little fat kid. He's got some bonkers stories about playing division 1 lacrosse for the Virginia Military Institute and shares how ended up in LA playing Keefe on the RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES. The guys answer some listener questions together about their favorite wrestlers from the 80's, how to find motivation when you are training where you sleep and if they have any insight about suspension training. This is a good one BellBabies l!!"Light Weight Baby!!!"See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.