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Socrates Squats

by Stark

The show that examines history, culture and the arts to help make sense of our current Fitness climate.

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Episodes

  1. Health and Fitness Talk At OCC: A Special Episode

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 30 of Socrates Squats: Health and Fitness Talk At OCC: A Special Episode. Enjoy this special episode where Amir Mofidi gives a talk on health, fitness, and Stark, and why this industry is the…

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  2. The Skinny On Fat

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 29 of Socrates Squats: The Skinny On Fat. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the last macronutrient, FAT. Does eating fat make you fat? Do you need to eat fat to burn fat? What...

  3. The Benefits Of The Sunshine Vitamin

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 28 of Socrates Squats: The Benefits Of The Sunshine Vitamin. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the benefits of vitamin D, the sun, and Ancient Greece. Remember, you're not the...

  4. The TWO Things To Consider When It Comes To Your New Year Goals

    It's the end of January. How are you doing on your New Year's Resolutions? In this short episode of Socrates Squats, we talk about the TWO THINGS you must consider when thinking about "how you're doing." Some people feel guilt and shame. Others will feel pride and satisfaction. It's still only...

  5. The Top 5 Most Surprising Supplements Ever

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 26 of Socrates Squats: The Top 5 Surprising Supplements Ever. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the TOP 5 most surprising supplements researched ever, and trust us, you'll be...

  6. Let's Talk: Carbohydrate Intake for Weight Loss

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 25 of Socrates Squats: Let's Talk: Carbohydrate Intake for Weight Loss. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about carb intake, and what type of carbs you should eat in order to reach...

  7. Fitness Tracking 101: The Two Things To Track

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 24 of Socrates Squats: Fitness Tracking 101: The Two Things To Track. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the two major things to track in order to reach your fitness goals! In...

  8. How To Set a Goal, and Achieve It

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 23 of Socrates Squats: How To Set a Goal, and Achieve It. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about 3 major stories in history that relate to goals, goal setting and it's critical…

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  9. Protein: The Building Block of Your Body

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 22 of Socrates Squats: Protein: The Building Block of Your Body. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about protein and it's critical role in fat loss and muscle gain. There's a reason...

  10. The Cardio and Fat Loss Show

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 21 of Socrates Squats: The Cardio and Fat Loss Show. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about cardio and bodyfat loss, including fasted cardio, high-intensity intervals…

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  11. The World's Gone KETO

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 20 of Socrates Squats: The World's Gone KETO. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the Ketogenic diet, it's history and origin and why Amir isn't actually against it! We also…

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  12. The PROBLEM With The Paleo Diet

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 19 of Socrates Squats: The PROBLEM With The Paleo Diet. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the paleo diet, it's history and origin and why Amir seems to have some issues with…

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  13. The TRUTH About Metabolic Damage

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 18 of Socrates Squats: The TRUTH About Metabolic Damage. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about your AWESOME metabolism and how it's not 'broken' like you think it is! Count your...

  14. How To Get Buzzed and Stay Lean

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 17 of Socrates Squats: How To Get Buzzed and Stay Lean. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the history of alcohol and how to stay on track and still be able to enjoy a couple…

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  15. Stress is Growth

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 16 of Socrates Squats: Stress is Growth. In this episode, Amir Mofidi will talk about stress and growth. Facing your stressors instead of avoiding them will only benefit you and make you stronger...

  16. Health and Fitness Are A Skill

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 15 of Socrates Squats: Health and Fitness Are A Skill. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about skills and health. When you put your all into something and do it daily, you can…

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  17. Fitness, Beauty and Murder: A Special Halloween Episode

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 14 of Socrates Squats: Fitness, Beauty and Murder: A Special Halloween Episode. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts tell a spooky tale and talk fitness and beauty. In this day and age it's...

  18. Zombie Survival Kit: Kill the Cravings and Control Your Appetite

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 13 of Socrates Squats:Zombie Survival Kit: Kill the Cravings and Control Your Appetite. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts discuss zombies and binge eating. We talk the how to conquer…

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  19. IT'S ALIVE!! Frankenstein and Recovery

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 12 of Socrates Squats: IT'S ALIVE!! Frankenstein and Recovery In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts discuss Universal monsters, specifically, Frankenstein. We talk the monumental horror…

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  20. Fitness Vampires: How to Protect Yourself From Those Who Want To Derail You

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you episode 11 of Socrates Squats: Fitness Vampires: How to Protect Yourself From Those Who Want To Derail You. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the history of vampires, and a few new...

  21. Trick or Diabetes? How Much Does Sugar Really Contribute to Weight Gain?

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 10 of Socrates Squats: Trick or Diabetes? How Much Does Sugar Really Contribute to Weight Gain? In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk halloween, trick or treating and SUGAR. It's not a...

  22. Should Squats and Deadlifts be Banned?

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 9 of Socrates Squats: Should Squats and Deadlifts be Banned? In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk Mexico, gang fights, and squats. “Squats don’t hurt your knees; what you are doing…

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  23. Gambling on Fitness

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you episode 8 of Socrates Squats: Gambling on Fitness. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk Las Vegas, mobs, and gambling on your own fitness. Placing bets can be risky and exciting, but why…

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  24. What Kind of Exerciser Are You?

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 7 of Socrates Squats: Are You Gambling Your Gains Away? In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about boxing and the different tiers of expertise. What kind of exerciser do you want to…

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  25. Rescuing Youth Fitness Starts At the Dinner Table

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you episode 5 of Socrates Squats: Rescuing Youth Fitness Starts At the Dinner Table. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the issue of obseity in children and how it's on the rise. Their...

  26. Intermittent Fasting: How It Can Contribute to Fat Loss

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 5 of Socrates Squats: Intermitted Fasting: How It Can Contribute to Fat Loss. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about the history of intermitted fasting and how it wasn't always for...

  27. Goal Setting with Amir Mofidi: A Live Seminar

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you a SPECIAL episode of Socrates Squats: Amir Mofidi's Goal Setting Seminar. In this episode, Amir Mofidi gives a seminar to a live audience on how to set goals and keep them in fitness. This seminar was too…

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  28. The Line in The Sand: Being Healthy From the Inside Out.

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 3 of Socrates Squats: The Line in the Sand. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk about an amazing, selfless act and how it inspires us to to take that extra step to cross the line....

  29. Motivation: How Important It Is To Succeed in Our Fitness Goals

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 2 of Socrates Squats: On Motivation. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk motivation and how there are amazing moments in sports history that portray such motivation that we should use...

  30. Having Confidence in Yourself and Your Fitness Goals

    From Stark Headquarters, in Irvine, California, in the heart of Orange County, brings you Episode 1 of Socrates Squats: Having Confidence in Yourself and Your Fitness Goals. In this episode, Amir Mofidi and Jessica Watts talk confidence and how moments in history have inspired us to be more...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The show that examines history, culture and the arts to help make sense of our current Fitness climate.

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