Breathe Fitness

In this episode I visit a boxing gym that’s not quite what you’d expect and so much more than you think. Rock Steady Boxing is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that gives people with Parkinson’s disease hope by improving their quality of life through a non-contact boxing based fitness curriculum. The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation estimates there are more than 60,000 people in the United States diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. Rock Steady Boxing is the first gym in the country dedicated to the fight against Parkinson’s. In this episode, I speak with individuals who have been diagnosed with this disease and who share how Rock Steady Boxing has helped to improve their life.

Bri is an athlete, role model and badass chick that I have had the pleasure of getting to know and admire. She lives her life with a positive mindset, sets goals, thrives off self-motivation, and thinks outside of the box. The motivation behind her large drive comes from her father's exciting, humorous and adventurous story telling while growing up. Attempting to live her life as daringly as possible, she hopes to create a story of her own that is unlike any other. Listen, enjoy and send some love to this amazing woman during her amazing journey! IG: bri_better FB: bribetter/ www.bribetter.com #bribetter

Sarah is a massage therapist who specializes in myofascial release and craniosacral therapy. Her massage and energy therapy background, combined with the Myofascial Release approach to treatment, gives her the ability to treat her clients with compassion, intuition, and skill. She incorporates many techniques into her bodywork with clients and strives to empower each individual by increasing their body awareness and teaching advanced stretching techniques for them to practice at home. I was fortunate enough to be able to experience her technique and left feeling lighter and rejuvenated. Sarah most definitely has a wonderfully refined way of helping you heal inside and out through myofascial release. Enjoy! bodyheart@embarqmail.com 908-879-4020 137 East Main Street Chester, NJ 07930 Book Referenced: Presence Process by Michael Brown Refers to and quotes: John Barnes (her mentor)

Dr. Richard D. Collins is a Chiropractor specializing in Kinesiology for Sports Injuries and TMJ Therapy. His practice may be considered "unconventional" but his patients results are nothing but incredible. Through his process he focuses on freeing nerve pressure to allow energy to flow through the body effectively so that it can begin to repair itself. In this podcast he tells unbelievable stories of his patients recovery as well his motivation to help his mother heal from severe back pain. Dr. Collins can be reached for consultation at one of his two offices in Somerset NJ: Dunellen: (732) 968-6777 Bridgewater: (908) 526-2004 *Please excuse the "rookie" nature of this pod as I have yet to figure out how to edit/ delete unnecessary chatter. #alwayslearning

Andrew Happel is a 23-year-old Personal Trainer and Apparel Designer for P10 Apparel from Chicago, IL. In this interview Andrew and I talk about his passion for fitness, his personal journey as a trainer and the hard work he put in creating P10 Apparel. You can find Andrew on IG @theoneandonlyahopps and his apparel company at @protocol10athleticapparel We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

Marcus Langford is a long time Bodybuilder competing in Classic Physique with NPC. I first met him while working at Results Gym in Washington, DC and have been following him ever since. His progress has been amazing and his story of discovering bodybuilding at 7-Eleven will surely put a smile on your face! He is an incredibly humble and giving family man that is sure to INSPIRE you. I hope you enjoy, learn and share this pod with us! Keep an eye out for Marcus in 2019 when he competes to become an NPC Classic Physique Pro! You can find him at: Facebook: /bodybldrmarcus IG: bodybldrmarcus Twitter: bodybldrmarcus www.npcnewsonline.com

In this episode I speak with Hackettstown High Schools Strength & Conditioning Coach Lenny Carida and three of his schools top athletes, Caitlin Nicholls, Cole Reardon and Alex Carida. Lenny begins the episode with his experience in the sports & training world and talks about his passion for seeing his athletes of all ages grow and prosper. Next, I chat briefly with each athlete as they tell a quick story of how they found passion for their sport and what's next for them. I hope you enjoy this podcast and follow along in each students journey as they continue to shape their lives through athletics. Follow these amazing athletes on Instagram at: Cailtin Nicholls: @caitnicholls_ Cole Reardon: @cole_reardon39 Alex Carida: @alexcarida3