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

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