The Fitness Buff Show

Christopher McDougall revealed the phenomenon of barefoot running in his best-selling book Born to Run. Now Michael Sandler shows how to benefit from barefoot running in his new book BAREFOOT RUNNING. He joins us to discuss the book and how to run barefoot. We'll also be joined live on set by Forbes Riley, creator of "The Spin Gym."

Robert N. Butler, founder of The International Longevity Center, is an expert on how to live longer and enjoy those "extra" years. In his new book THE LONGEVITY PRESCRIPTION, he shows eight proven keys to a long, healthy life. He joins us in this episode of The Fitness Buff.

Six years ago Sandy Scott went over his handlebars in a bike race, broke his neck, and should have died. Doctors told him he'd never race again and needed surgery that would either kill him or leave him severely immobilized. Scott sought other medical assistance and now is racing at a high level, winning national titles at 70 and outracing everyone within 20 years of his age. Scott joins us this week to share his remarkable story.

Matt Fitzgerald is one of the foremost experts on nutrition for endurance sports. In his new book RACING WEIGHT: How to Get Lean for Peak Performance, he shows readers how they can find and reach their idea race weight and improve their times on the race course.

We're proud to be part of the Madeira Beach (Fla.) Triathlon yet again this year. Hosted by the St. Pete Mad Dog's, the nation's largest triathlon club, this long-running event is always one of the most popular on the race calendar. Race director Pam Brown joins us for a preview.

TV shopping host and actress Forbes Riley talks about her revolutionary fitness device -- The Spin Gym. We'll also hear from the creators of the inaugural "Cypress Streak 5K," a clothing-optional 5K at the Cypress Cove Resort & Spa on May 22.

One of the most popular events in the endurance sports world is the Muddy Buddy adventure race. This two-person, bike-run combines Survivor-style obstacles and a mud pit into loads of fun, stopping at a dozen spots around the country. Bob Babbitt, who created this mayhem, joins us this week to talk Muddy Buddy.

At 57, Wendy Ida looks two decades younger. A Los Angeles based trainer and fitness guru, she's known as "The Fitness Warrior." She's also the author of the forthcoming book: "Take Back Your Life: Wendy Ida's No Nonsense Approach to Health, Fitness, and Looking Good Naked."

Pam Oakes once was hard-drinking, chain-smoking firefighter. Now she's a model for healthy living, an advocate of the vegan lifestyle and living natural. She joins us for this week's show.

Nicole Ott is a certified personal trainer and expert in many aspects of fitness, including aquatics, as well as prenatal and postpartum fitness. She joins us in this show from the Cypress Cove Resort and Spa.

Sharon Picone - aka "The Nude Chef" returns for a second visit to The Fitness Buff Show. This time the setting is only appropriate as we will be broadcasting poolside from the Cypress Cove nudist resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Sharon will share her tips on vegan cooking, cuisine and eating healthy.

Elaine Feldman already is the Guinness World Record Holder for the longest jump rope workout ever. Now she and four other elite athletes will attempt to complete the longest workout ever -- 25 hours -- on Feb. 26-27 at Anytime Fitness in Clearwater, Florida. Elaine joins us to preview this amazing event.

Rarely does a book come along that so effectively combines an accurate analysis of the dangers of modern eating with helpful solutions for the high-performance athlets. Adam Kelinson's "The Athlete's Plate" is that book. A chef and Ironman triathlete who has worked with celebrities such as Prince and Hillary Swank, Kelinson joins us for this week's show.

Ed Brantley and Heba Salama, who lost a combined 277 pounds during the sixth season of NBC's "The Biggest Loser," have taken on another challenge for 2010. Their "10 in 2010" schedule includes four triathlons and three half marathons. We talk to them about their training and meeting yet another challenge.

To say Amber Monson has core strength would be an understatement. As an aerial silks artist and trainer, she performs incredible feats of core strength. Monson, who operates the Atlanta-based SkyGym business, joins us for a discussion on how performs this dazzling array of movements and how Mark Verstegen's Core Performance Women program has helped her to do so.