# Knowledge is King - Episode 2854

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Podcast: [Fitness Confidential](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fitness-confidential-43733)
Published: 2026-09-16T12:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3820

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Episode 2854 - Vinnie Tortorich and Chris Shaffer discuss how knowledge is king, fitness trackers, and popular diet comparisons. https://vinnietortorich.com/2026/09/knowledge-is-king-episode-2854 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club NSNG® Foods VILLA CAPPELLI EAT HAPPY KITCHEN YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE - @FitnessConfidential Podcast Vinnie's workout videos are available to purchase! Choose from a 2-day, 4-day, or 6-day workout–or buy all three at a discount! TO PURCHASE VINNIE'S WORKOUT VIDEOS, CLICK THIS LINK: https://vinnietortorich.com/workout Knowledge is King Vinnie wants to talk about acquiring knowledge. (3:00) His parents were teachers. He discusses things he learned over the years about finance. (11:00) Acquiring knowledge is important, and Vinnie makes a point of constantly learning and challenging himself to improve. (21:00) Knowledge is king. Many influencers on social media promote practices that don't even make sense. (22:00) YouTube is a great source for learning, but you have to filter out the nonsense, too. C15 is a fatty acid; however, you can get just as much when eating grass-fed beef or butter. (32:00) Do fitness trackers work for obese people as well as non-obese people? (43:00) Four major smartwatches were tested and found to overestimate certain data by 15%. A head-to-head study for people with obesity, prediabetes, and/or fatty liver disease was recently conducted. (52:00) The comparison was between ketogenic, Mediterranean, and plant-based diets. Guess who won? Vinnie is considering opening the VIP group again for his birthday. Join the waiting list. https://vinnietortorich.com/vip/ Check out the Aletha Hip HookTM that Vinnie uses to reduce pain and increase mobility: You can purchase your own through Vinn…

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