Fitness Fads of 2025 | Cold Plunges, Ozempic, Fasting, HIIT, Strength vs. Cardio, and More

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Do you really need to lift weights to be healthy?
Is intermittent fasting a magic bullet for fat loss?
Should you be tracking every macro, every day?

In this episode of Running Free, Jesse and co-host Justin Maziarz cut through the noise and tackle some of the most persistent myths in fitness today. From cold plunges to HIIT to calorie counting, they explore what’s legit, what’s overhyped, and what actually works in 2025.

If you’re tired of confusion and ready to train with purpose—this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen now to learn what’s real, what’s not, and what to do instead.


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Life is short, and it moves fast. This show will help you make the most of it.


Running Free is a podcast about turning down the noise, and breaking free from the habits and distractions that hold us back. We cover fitness, parenting, mindfulness, addiction, mental health, and everything in between.


Hosted by veteran, fitness expert, and health advocate Jesse Carrajat, each episode explores what it means to live fully—through honest conversations with thinkers, creators, and everyday people who teach and inspire us to trade distraction and frivolousness for healthy, long, meaningful lives.

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