The Basics of Fitness

This is Extra Point: Fit Cult's weekly guide on what to watch, listen to and read in the world of fitness culture.

Watch

Mike. This eight-episode scripted series explores the life and career of Mike Tyson, as he moves from beloved athlete to social outcast and back again. It frames Tyson’s story within the context of race, class and the American dream and looks at society’s role in shaping his image. The former heavyweight boxer has made it clear that he’s not a fan by publicly slamming the unauthorized series in a recent Instagram post, calling it a “slave master takeover story” of his life. Mike premieres on Hulu on August 25.

Listen

The Model Health Show. In this podcast, author and nutritionist Shawn Stevenson speaks with experts in order to break down complex health and fitness topics. Recent episodes talk about how finance impacts your overall well-being, the connection between inflammation and obesity and “the truth about protein, muscle and longevity.”

Read

The Basics of Fitness: A Program for Everyone. Steve Magness outlines “what actually matters” when it comes to exercising for general health in this post from The Growth Equation. He offers plans for aerobic endurance, strength, and his personal “stay fit but not compete” routine.