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The Funny Side of Fitness | Raneir Pollard

The Funny Side of Fitness | Raneir Pollard

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 26: Comedian and fitness pro Raneir Pollard joins the show to share his journey from college friend to Guinness World Record holder. He talks about breaking a burpee record while wearing stilettos, his work as a celebrity trainer, and his unique approach to fitness with humor. We explore his worst performances, balancing comedy and fitness, and his thoughts on body positivity and the fitness influencer culture. Raneir also discusses how virtual reality is revolutionizing workouts and the importance of staying motivated in both comedy and fitness. Topics Discussed: How did Raneir Pollard become a Guinness World Record holder? What challenges did Raneir face during his worst performances? How does Raneir balance comedy with fitness? What is Supernatural VR Fitness, and how does it relate to fitness? How does body positivity affect Raneir’s approach to fitness? What are common scams in the fitness industry and how to spot them? How does Raneir stay motivated in his comedy and fitness careers? Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:01:57 - Who Is Raneir Pollard? 00:05:40 - How Raneir Realized He Was Funny 00:09:13 - Raneir’s Worst Shows 00:13:12 - Pre-Show Rituals 00:14:59 - Earning a Guinness World Record 00:16:28 - Teaching 20 Fitness Classes a Week 00:19:18 - Fitness Influencers & Parasocial Relationships 00:21:33 - Supernatural VR Fitness 00:24:59 - Cardio & Comedy 00:25:36 - Fitness Instructor Challenges 00:26:47 - Body Positivity in Fitness 00:28:58 - Spotting Fitness Scams 00:31:21 - Advice for Beginners in Fitness 00:34:59 - Structuring Your Workouts 00:36:47 - Intensity of VR Workouts 00:37:58 - Staying Motivated 00:40:19 - Best Raneir Workout 00:41:32 - FIGHT ME! - Vampirism? Show Links: The Burpees Video BRANDON KYLE GOODMAN COMING SOON Sponsored By: Manscaped | Visit Manscaped.com and use code MAXEMERSON to get 20% off plus free shipping. Or if you need it today, you can find MANSCAPED® at a store near you. Stay fresh this season—for everyone's sake. Level up your grooming game today! Puori | Go to Puori.com/maxemerson and use code maxemerson Check Out Ranier: Instagram Youtube Website Check Out Max: Instagram YouTube TikTok Thank you to all my patreon subscribers! Nate Heffel, Tobin Schiller ,James M, Christopher Neefus, Heskel, Michael Carpentiere, Timothy Cardoso, Shane Ouyang, Brian Joaquin, Carabalda, Brendan Saunders, Jeff Jay, James LEE, Andy, 正 , George Acosta, Michael Rice, Nathan Filip, Linda Johnson, Stephen Weathers, Kean Phan, James Powell, Landy Manderson

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