Fit And Healthy Denver

Tennis Elbow sucks. Not only does it stop you from playing tennis, but it prevents you from lifting weights or even daily chores. In this episode featuring tennis elbow expert Dr. Laura Lund you can learn: How to identify if you have tennis elbow Things to be aware of How to get tennis elbow relief How you can stay active in tennis or your favorite sport during the recovery process Mistakes to avoid during the process And how long the process takes If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes. To learn more from Dr. Laura you can go to kinetikchaindenver.com or read her recent blog entry-Tennis Elbow: Causes, Symptoms, And The Best Treatment at https://kinetikchaindenver.com/blog/tennis-elbow-causes-symptoms-and-the-best-treatment/

In this short and sweet mini episode we discuss the biggest roadblock for most people struggling with injury recovery. This is also probably an unknown or surprising roadblock for most people. But to really get over your injuries once and for all you have to figure this out. Tune in as Dr. Jamie covers this topic and ends with something for you to think long and hard on if you are currently struggling with an injury.

If you have ever had to miss time from playing tennis you know how agonizing it can be. In this episode Dr. Jamie interviews tennis pro Damon Gillete of the Denver Tennis Club all things tennis injuries from pain to performance. In this episode learn: How To Train For Injury Prevention and To Avoid Injury How To Train for Performance vs Training For Injury Prevention and the Benefits of Both How You Can Stay Playing Tennis While You Are Injured The Things You Should Be Aware Of After Returning From Tennis Injuries And Much More For more information on Damon you can find him on Facebook, Instagram, or email damon@denvertennisclub.com To learn more about Dr. Jamie Bovay you can go to www.kinetikchaindenver.com or buy his best selling book Adding Insight To Injury on Amazon.

Hiking is one of the biggest hobbies in Colorado and for good reason. With many Coloradans spending hours to days every month enjoying hiking, we might as well learn how to be as good at it as possible right? In this episode hiking enthusiast Dr. Jamie Bovay talks about easy ways you can improve your hiking and things you should be aware of. In this Episode Learn: A new way of going uphill that might help your endurance Ways to take stress off of your knees How to hike farther with less effort Subtle methods you can implement this weekend to hike better than ever Some almost obvious and some not so obvious tips to hike better you probably haven't tried If after listening to this episode you would like to download the tips from this podcast you can go to: https://kinetikchaindenver.com/hiking-injuries-denver/ and download a free report detailing all of these tips. For more information about Dr. Bovay and additional information on hiking and blogs on hiking you can go to https://kinetikchaindenver.com/

We have all had a rough time with the quarantine during the pandemic. A lot of new businesses are coming out that want to work within our new lifestyles. X Denver is a new wellness community that helps a whole spectrum of human needs, including physical wellness. In today's episode, Dr. Jamie Bovay speaks with Delise Johnson, of X Denver, about: The importance of community and connection A more holistic approach to wellness How important it is to feel grounded by where you live What X Denver is and what it includes and how they can help you You can check out more about X Denver on their website or on Instagram at @theexlife.co If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

Ever wonder about the lesser known, and simple tools that aid in your movement or injury recovery? Have you heard about "voodoo floss"? Whether the answer is yes, or no, there is little accurate information about the technique of voodoo flossing. In fact, the name derives from the fact that it works like voodoo, we do not know the actual science. However, in this episode, Dr. Jamie Bovay will explain everything you need to know about how to VooDoo Floss. Including: How to use voodoo floss. When to use it. Who it is appropriate for. The benefits it provides. If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

When you are working out, you are training your body. Depending on the workout, this training helps promote strength, mobility, and fitness. Gaining strength and promoting healthy movement lessens the risk of injury in almost any situation. In this episode of the "Fit and Healthy" podcast, we speak with Jason Kelly, owner of Crossfit Broadway on what he has done to help his members build strength, fitness, and prevent injuries. In this episode not only do Jason and Jamie speak about how physical training can help with injury prevention, but also you will learn: How training can start to fix pain in you body. How physical therapy and physical training work hand in hand to promote injury prevention. The importance of warm ups and cool downs. How to perceive the pain in your body. Do's and Don'ts of rest days. Cross training for injury prevention What is "The Broadway Corrective" and How It could Help You If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

We have all heard various techniques and benefits of foam rolling. It is hard to know what is fact from fiction. In fact, incorrect foam rolling can create stress on and potentially injure the body. In this episode you will learn the truth on how to use a foam roller. Specifically, you will learn: What foam rolling does for your body How to incorporate methods into a workout What foam rolling does for your body The 3 techniques of foam rolling Ideal intensity The different kinds of foam rollers available How frequently and the duration of time long to foam roll If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

Blending movement and strength is not always an easy feat, but when it is done well there are more benefits than you may know. In this episode we talk to Ryan Trificana owner of GenFit. In this episode you will learn: The benefits of barefoot training How to Blend strength and movement quality, longevity, sustainability, recovery, and robust fitness. How Ryan designs a workout to maximize strength, but at the same time help you stay flexy Why GenFit members have so much fun while working out If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes. Note: Since the time of recording GenFit is now doing mostly outdoor workouts and online coaching. Check out Ryan and GenFit at : https://www.genfitdenver.com/ or on Instagram at : @genfitdenver

If you have ever wondered if you could get more out of your stretches and mobility drills and what the best way to recover from a workout is then this episode is for you. In this episode learn: What's the best time for stretching How to design mobility drills to get the most out of them How to stretch and run mobility drills to decrease your chances of injury What is sports recovery and how do you measure and maximize your results The effects of sleep, nutrition, stress, and workouts have on your recovery The warning signs that you might be training too hard or need to do a recovery workout What recovery workouts look like If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

Have you ever wondered what is the right balance of hydration and nutrition to fuel your body and your favorite activities? If yes, then you will love to listen to this podcast episode where Andrew Dole, who is a Registered Dietitian, Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, and Warlock of all things nutrition as he sheds light on many of the unknown facts about hydration, nutrition, and sports performance. In this episode learn: Different Myth informations regarding Diet and Nutrition and how to resolve them. How Good Nutrition and Hydration can be Individual and specific. What is the best hydrator if you are running? How collaborative efforts between coaches and healthcare professionals are needed to achieve maximum sports performance How you can easily determine the hydration requirement of your body by performing a very quick and simple test. If you want to learn more about sports rehab and performance and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes. To learn more from Andrew Dole RDN you can go to his website at: bodyfuelspn.com or you can follow him on instagram at @andrewd_chefrd and on YouTube where he is known as the Endurance Chef at : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5Ub4LXlLRwc9qcWnt-GGA

Have you ever got injured and struggled to decide between whether to choose Heat OR Ice? Then this episode is for you! In this episode, Dr. Jamie, discusses the differences in the application of Heat and Ice when it comes to getting relief from pain. In this episode learn: Options to reduce pain & swelling with Heat or Ice The appropriate amount of time to spend on both How the two can be combined effectively When to use one vs the other, and many more other tips on how to use heat or ice for your pain As we go further we explain the important differences between Heat and Ice's effect on pain/injury/inflammation. If you want to learn more about pain/injury rehab and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources like an infographic on the best uses of Heat vs. Ice, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes. If you want to read the blog on this same topic you can go to : https://kinetikchaindenver.com/blog/heat-vs-ice-when-to-use-one-over-the-other/ Thanks for listening and don't forget to leave a 5 star review!

Have you ever thought about running an obstacle course race? Today we talk with Brian Anglin of Tough Mudder Bootcamp so you can learn everything not only about obstacle course races, but also how to use Tough Mudder Bootcamp's boutique fitness studio to help you with racing, community, and fitness. In this episode learn: The difference between Tough Mudder and Tough Mudder Bootcamp How Tough Mudder Bootcamp (TMB) classes are run and what you can expect The benefits of partner workouts and the different styles of TMB workouts Who will identify with the TMB model How to use TMB workouts to build a solid foundation for fitness AND racing How to develop a mindset for achievement The importance of Fun in a workout Who should join TMB (even if they never want to race) and why many of the members never run a race If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

If you or someone you know is tired of missing out on powder days the advice in this episode may be for you! In this episode, we share 9 very easy to follow tips to help you enjoy your powder days in the best possible way. With his passion for snowboarding and 10+ years of helping people suffering from various pains and injuries related to Winter Sports, Dr. Bovay has shared 9 very easy to follow tips so that you don't miss out on the powder again. In this episode, learn: How You Can Avoid Flaring up Your Low Back Pain Before Your Big Day Dynamic Warm-Up - how it is different for snowboarders, skiers, etc. What does it actually mean when we talk about "Getting in Shape Before The Season." How to Prepare Your Last Run Before You Call it a Day Where to get even more written tips on what you can do to get the best out of your winter sports As we go further, we explain in detail some common but very crucial tips to help you make the most out of your efforts. If you want to learn more about Winter sports rehab and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes. If you would like to download these tips you can go to : https://kinetikchaindenver.com/skiing-injuries-denver/

In Part 2 of this amazing talk with pre and post natal fitness expert Kerry Audie and women's health physical therapist Dr. Courtney Gieseman you will learn the rest of what you need to know about pregnancy and fitness. If you couldn't get enough of episode 10 then get ready to learn. In this episode learn How breath work enhances your exercise during and after pregnancy When is it really safe to return to exercise after pregnancy What exercise movements to avoid after pregnancy When you should see a pelvic floor physical therapist How you can determine if your hip/back/SI joint pain is being caused by something else What simple exercise you can start doing to improve your pelvic floor The 5 P's every pregnant women should know The best way to heal diastasis recti (AKA Mommy Tummy) When to go to a personal trainer vs a physical therapist If you felt like this episode was helpful you may want to join our "Fit And Healthy Denver" facebook group where Kerry and Courtney answer many of our questions related to pregnancy. We hope to see you there. You can learn more by following Kerry on instagram at @kerryaudie.fit and you can follow Courtney at @kinetikchaindenver or you can see more about her at www.kinetikchaindenver.com and search for the women's health section.

If you are pregnant, have ever been pregnant, or are planning on getting pregnant than this is the episode for you! In this episode we feature 2 experts on pregnancy and fitness.  Kerry Audie who is a specialist in training women during pregnancy and beyond as well as Dr. Courtney Gieseman who is a women's health specialist physical therapist.  They both bring a unique knowledge to the discussion that will help you wrap your head around all things health, fitness, and pregnancy.  In this episode you will learn: The benefits of exercise during pregnancy What exercises you can and can't do during pregnancy The role and benefit of the diaphragm and the pelvic floor during exercise when you are pregnant Why crunches are a bad idea when you are pregnant What you need to know about kegels and how you can make them more effective What you are doing to cause bladder leakage.  How to prevent it during and after pregnancy, and how to prevent and fix bladder leakage When it's too late to work on healing after pregnancy If you felt like this episode was helpful you may want to join our "Fit And Healthy Denver" facebook group where Kerry and Courtney answer many of our questions related to pregnancy.  We hope to see you there.  You can learn more by following Kerry on instagram at @kerryaudie.fit  and you can follow Courtney at @kinetikchaindenver

If you or someone you know is suffering from a nagging pain in the lower back and seek help right away, then this episode is for you! In this episode we share 9 very easy to follow tips to ease your low back pain. In 10+ years of helping people suffering from various pains and injuries of their back Dr. Bovay has found 9 easy things you can do to start easing your back pain today. In this episode learn: How You Can Start Reducing Your Pain In The Next 30 minutes How to adjust your sitting and posture to decrease your pain The relationship between sleep and pain The #1 thing you can do to get long term relief from back pain Where to get even more written tips on what you can do to get back pain relief As we go further, you will learn - how a little improvement in simple practices from our day to day lives can help reduce the low back pain. Not only this, based on his experience, Dr. Jamie Bovay will explain in detail the most common root causes of the pain and how to address them. If you want to learn more about low back pain and how to recover from an injury and get back fully to the life you love, don't forget to check out Dr. Bovay's best-selling book on Amazon- "Adding Insight to Injury- The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide to Help You Reclaim The Life You Love." If you would like more free resources, please consider joining our "Fit and Healthy Denver" Facebook Group, where you can start discussions with others just like you and get answers from many of the experts featured on our various podcast episodes.

In this episode we interview Justin Holle, owner of e3 Fitness, mountain biker extraordinaire, and cohost of the No Ride Around Podcast. Find out about what drives Justin and e3 and how they use HIIT workouts to fuel the things you love to do. In this episode find out: -What it takes to finish a bike race when death is a possibility -Learn about e3's philosophy AND who it is for, what chalk talks are and why they matter for those who are into fitness, and why people who don't like gyms may feel at home with e3 -How fitness can drive your outside lifestyle -How to use all of your identities to stay focused to achieve your number one focus To have more amazing discussions like this (including discussions with Justin and e3) podcast please consider joining our Fit And Healthy Denver Facebook Group.

Do you know how to tell the difference between pain and injury? In this episode we cover 13 ways you can tell the difference and determine if you can simply ignore the pain or if you need to take further action to get rid of this injury for good. In this episode learn: A rule of thumb to determine if skipping your workouts means you have an injury What intensity of pain you need to be worried about How many days you can wait before you need to start thinking you may have an injury What type of pain you need to worry about How you can use exercise to determine pain vs. injury When you need to consider seeing a medical provider To have more amazing discussions like this podcast please consider joining our Fit And Healthy Denver Facebook Group. To get more detail and guidance on your pain and injury you can buy Dr. Jamie's book "Adding Insight To Injury: The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide To Help You Reclaim The Life You Love" on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple Books, or Google books.

If you haven't heard of Denver Fitness Week then you don't know what you are missing. In this episode we talk with founder Tracy Mohrman about how she pics studios, how she ensures variety and community with the boutique studios she curates, and why you will want to participate in Denver Fitness Week. Find out what you can expect from the workouts and studios. Learn what studios and workouts are involved this year Take in the behind the scenes work that goes into putting together an amazing week (really a month ) of fitness classes Listen to all of the new features this week and why you will love this year better than ever. If you want to learn more about Denver Fitness Week you can go here. If you want to check out how our sponsor KinetikChain Denver works with some of the same active adults that attend Denver Fitness Week go here. To join an amazing community of health, fitness, and wellness nuts just like yourself you can join our Fit And Healthy Denver Facebook Group

In part 2 of this talk on all the factors surrounding the statement of "You're Just Getting Old" we talk with someone who knows better than most on how to remain young as you age. Our guest Janna owns Fitness Partners Colorado which focuses on personal training, health, and staying young as you age. Between the two of us we cover the age from when most people start to think about getting older as well as the ages people start thinking about aging gracefully. Discover how structural issues as you age may affect your movement Learn how to maintain strength as you age Listen in to find out how to get the most out of aging while maintaining your athleticism, flexibility, mobility, and health. Learn what happens to energy levels as you age (it may not be what you think) Find out what time of the day you are most athletic To learn more about Janna and what she can do for active older adults check out Fitness Partners Colorado. If you want even more helpful information like this then I (Jamie) wrote a book just for you and it's called "Adding Insight To Injury-The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide To Help You Reclaim The Life You Love". You can either buy it on Amazon or if you are in the Denver area you can pick it up for free on our sponsor's (KinetikChain Denver Physical Therapy) website. If you would like more free resources please consider joining our Fit And Healthy Facebook Group where you can start discussions with others just like you as well as get answers from many of the experts featured on this podcast.

If you have ever been frustrated when someone told you "you're just getting old" then this podcast is for you. We go over the myths and old wives tales that are frequently said, but also don't really have much truth to them. We go over what you need to know about this phrase, how it is usually not very accurate, how to approach getting older and, how to prevent strength and fitness declines as you age. Age isn't a reason or an excuse for pain. Learn how you can approach aging to get the most out of life. If you want even more helpful information like this then I wrote a book just for you and it's called "Adding Insight To Injury-The Ultimate Injury Recovery Guide To Help You Reclaim The Life You Love". You can either buy it on Amazon or if you are in the Denver area you can pick it up for free on our sponsor's (KinetikChain Denver Physical Therapy) website.

Find out what makes Compass Online different than any other training program/class. Listen to what made Compass Online so successful in such a crowded field. Discover Jillian's fitness background and what made her feel like she had to start Compass Fitness. Learn all about what are in the classes at Compass, Compass Online, and what you can expect from Compass Wellness. Most importantly learn what makes Compass unique and what they can bring to your fitness, health, and wellness. If you want to continue the health, wellness, and fitness conversation then consider joining our Fit And Healthy Denver Facebook Group where we have assembled the "Avengers of Health" to help answer your questions and learn more from our amazing fitness community.

Fit and Healthy Denver is your podcast for all things revolving around health, fitness, and wellness in the amazing state of Colorado. Get behind the scenes information from industry insiders, special events, and more. The show showcases some of the best individuals and business owners in Denver in the fields of health, fitness, mental and physical wellness, nutrition, medicine, and others to find the scoop on the best ways you can get healthy. The expert knowledge discussed will be a great resource for those that want to take full advantage of the amazing health and fitness community and opportunities we have locally available. The podcast will give you easy access to local news, trends, and little known information from the best experts in their fields for you to improve your health, fitness, and well-being right here in Colorado. Led by Denver physical therapist, strength coach, and fascial stretch therapist Dr. Jamie Bovay we will talk with featured guests about the things you are doing wrong with your current routines and habits, what you can do to improve, and the next steps you can take to further your health and fitness journey. A wide variety of topics will be covered including community festivals and events, yoga, pilates, workout communities, diet, nutrition, western and eastern medicine, injury prevention, stretching, injury rehabilitation, physical therapy , sports performance, aging, mental health, meditation, athletic events, healthy restaurants, and individuals and businesses associated with health, fitness, and wellness. Join our Fit and Healthy Denver Facebook Group where we have the "Avengers Of Health" waiting to support you and your questions by going Here. In the group you can join people who value their health and love talking about all things health, wellness, and fitness.