LifeTime Training Podcast

Join Doctor of Physical Therapy & Founder of Barbell Rehab Dr. Michael Mash and Jason Stella discuss.....Why he developed the Barbell Rehab Education?How is mission to help athletes overcome pain and improve performance has come to life through his educationThe Understanding and importance of how to coach "Small" adjustments to help people complete any barbell liftExamples on how to “Decreasing threat perception and empowering people with education to progressively load tissue to increase strength and work capacity” Ways to correct the most common barbell movement faultsDr. Michael Mash is the owner and founder of Barbell Rehab, a continuing education company dedicated to helping fitness and rehab professionals improve the management of barbell athletes. He received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Saint Vincent College in 2014 and Doctor of Physical Therapy from Duquesne University in 2016. Michael is the creator of the Barbell Rehab Method Certification, a live CEU approved course for clinicians and coaches. He has made it his life's mission to reduce barriers to strength training and encourage its use and application on a global level.The live 2-day Barbell Rehab Method Certification courseHomepage: https://barbellrehab.com Live Course Schedule: https://barbellrehab.com/certification/ Instagram: @barbellrehab Facebook: facebook.com/barbellrehab

Join internationally recognized industry-leading expert in human movement and performance & founder of Institute of Motion and ViPR Pro Michol Dalcourt and Jason Stella discuss......What it means to become "Unbreakable" and how to train for it.What it means and how to train to become "Farmer Strong"The difference between Lifting and Shifting and why both are important to train to become unbreakable.How to properly use the ViPR Pro in your training sessionshttps://instituteofmotion.comhttps://vipr.com/ If you are a LifeTime Trainer, contact us to get the best discount on any of Michol's Education.

Join long-time industry vet and author/podcast host Pete McCall and Jason Stella discuss.....Recent research on the positive impact of High Intensity training on aging processRedefine the term Functional Training and how a complete program slows the aging processThe importance of teaching the Mobility & the foundational movement patternshttps://petemccallfitness.com/https://petemccallfitness.com/podcasts/

Join long time strength coach and founder of Landmine U Alex Kanellis and Jason Stella discuss...What the Landmine is and how he created a unique teaching style to maximize strength, power, coordination and speed.The Spinal Engine concept to create a more effective way to train using the landmineWhy everyday fitness enthusiest and athletes should use the landmineHow most people incorrectly train using this toolTips and ways to use this amazing toolInstagram - @landmineuniversity Website - http://www.landmineuniversity.com

Join best selling author and founder of Keto Kamp Ben Azadi and Jason Stella discuss....1. What is Intermittent Fasting (IF) and why it works?2. The benefits you can expect from doing IF properly?3. How should it be performed?  Is it different for men vs. women?  Size of person?4. Explain the quote “Nobody dies from diabetes, They die from the degenerative diseases connected to it”5. What is the “The George Costanza Effect”6. What is Keto Flex and the three step process - Identify interference- Remove the interference- Allow your body to healOther topics discussed...1. Coffee…how should it be used, if at all during IF2. Best & Worst Fats..Why?3. What is inflamation and what are some of the worst foods that cause it?More about Ben• In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.  • Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet. • He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function.  • Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.  • Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast; and the fast growing Keto Kamp YouTube channel with over 125,000 subscribers. Social/WebWebsite: www.benazadi.com  Instagram: @thebenazadi  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp Clubhouse: @thebenazadi

Join Vice President of Brand Development and Strategic Programs for The Egoscue Method Brain Bradley and Jason Stella discuss.....How has having the belief of “Things happening for you vs. To You?” changed your life?Tools & skills he has learned from his regular and high profile (Tony Robbins, Connor McGregor, etc) clients that are essential for long term success. What are a few of the most important tips you can give Fit Pro's? The importance of focusing on Mental, Emotional and Physical behaviors to become highly successful. What is Egoscue Method &How applying the methods can help people improve their success.Examples of a few vital Egoscue exercises to improve posture.  More about Brian. Brian is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, pain-free lives and achieve complete fitness. A frequent speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, the PGA, MLB, the NBA and the NFL. Brian has been studying “true” biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for 30 years.As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 100+ countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life. Brian believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle.  His postural training, fitness experience and engaging personality get people of all ages moving and digging deep to get their best results.  www.egoscue.com , IG: @TheBrianBradley @EgoscueMethod , FB: @TheBrian Bradley @TheEgoscueMethod

Join Dr. Gary Gray, founder of the Gray Institute and founder of Applied Funcational Science and Jason Stella discuss...History & types of Movement Assessments from a Physical Therapist / Personal Trainer standpointHow does the movement assessment you created (3DMAPS ) differ from the rest? Explanation of Applied Functional Science / The Science of Movement  What are Transformational Zones and why movement assessments that do not look at them are not truely assessing movement. What Chain Reactions are and why they are essential in understanding movementMobility & Stability – Mostability analysis

Join 22 year vet and National Program Manager for Virtual Training at LifeTime and Jason Stella discuss...What led him to LifeTime and why he took this position?How he feels Virtual Training is going to help the industry and help Fitness Professionals in the future?What the biggest differences between the Best Virtual Trainers vs. In Person Trainers?How does virtual training work at LifeTime?What is the Digital Membership? The benefits of working at LifeTime as a virtual trainer vs. doing it on their own?What Virtual trainers should expect to make?How does someone apply to become a VPT at LifeTimeMore about Will....22 years vet in the health and digital fitness industries with luxury brands like Equinox, 24 hour and Xponential fitness. After a few years of conversations, we finally got him over to LifeTime Where he is National Program Manager for Virtual Training.LinkedIn.com/in/willmaloney

Join Director of Programming for The Institute of Motion and 23 year performance coach John Sinclair and Jason Stella discuss.......What he has seen and learned over the years regarding Development and Longevity for athletes. How has single sport specialization and playing 1 sport year round corrilates to injury.  How he has dealt with kids, parents and/or coaches that push single sport for their kids. Programming suggestions to help develop longevity with athletes.Programming suggestions to help with the single sport athlete.John Sinclair is the Director of Programming for The Institute of Motion. • The Institute of Motion is an applied health and human performance company that seeks to solve the issue of global inactivity. • John has over 23 years of experience coaching people of all levels and abilities including professional and Olympic athletes as well as people challenged with medical conditions and returning to sport and life from injury.• John uses unique methods to deliver programming solutions in the areas of high performance and health coaching and presents these solutions to coaches all over the world. • As a lead instructor and content developer for the AHHPS curriculum with the Institute of Motion, John shares his personal insight of coaching and programming.

Join Founder of The Ready State, Author of Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance and Hyperice product expert Dr. Kelly Starrett and Jason Stella discuss.....Why Stress, muscular dysfunction and pain is prevalent now more than ever & Self Care seems to be a growing trend.The top 3 most common locations to use the Hypervolt?How often and How long should you use a Hypervolt for best results.The different benefits of all Hyperice products on Mobility and RecoveryNormatec - Dynamic Air CompressionVenom - HeatVyper - VibrationCore - MindfulnessHyperice - Ice CompressionMore about KellyKelly is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. Along with his wife Juliet, Kelly is co-founder of The Ready State. The Ready State began as Mobility|WOD in 2008 and has gone on to revolutionize the field of performance therapy and self-care. Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California. Kelly's clients include professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. He also works with Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world-and national-record-holding Olympic lifting and power athletes, CrossFit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes. Kelly is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Becoming A Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. He is also co-author (with Juliet) of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound. His latest book, Waterman 2.0, offers water-sport athletes a comprehensive guide to optimized movement and pain-free performance. Kelly and his work have been featured on 60 Minutes, The View, The Joe Rogan Experience, CBS Sports, Outside Magazine, Men's Health, Men's Journal and dozens of other podcasts, magazines, and books — including Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Body and Tools of Titans. On top of co-founding The Ready State, Kelly and Juliet also started San Francisco CrossFit and StandUpKids together. Founded in 2005, San Francisco CrossFit was the 21st CrossFit affiliate in the world. And StandUpKids is a non-profit dedicated to combating kids' sedentary lifestyles by bringing standing and moving desks to low-income public schools. To date, StandUpKids has converted 95,000 kids from sitting to standing. Earlier in their careers, Kelly and Juliet also co-founded a kayaking camp for children with HIV called Liquid. In his athletic career, Kelly paddled whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams. He lead the Men's Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competed in two World Championships. In his free time, “KStar” likes to spend time with his wife, Juliet, and two daughters, Georgia and Caroline. He also loves to mountain bike, paddle, and sauna. And while Kelly claims to only “tolerate” the ice bath, according to Juliet he actually likes that, too. www.thereadystate.com

Join David Weck, the inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer and founder of WeckMethod, Chris Chamberlin the Director of Programming at WeckMethod & Jason Stella discuss.....How his education has been innovative and cutting edge and challenges the norm.How has his products and Weck Method education provides real world value focusing on human improvement, not just exercise.  What caused him to think differently & Why he believes the BOSU has been so polarizing.What he believes is the most mis-understood aspects of using the BOSU.Why he has developed other products to improve people's performance.What the Weck Method is and the science to that backs up his methods.https://www.weckmethod.com/ https://www.instagram.com/weckmethod/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/savageprotocols/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/thedavidweck/?hl=enMore about David• David's influence reaches millions of people across the globe. From world class athletes to disabled individuals regaining the ability to walk, • David has been helping people achieve better functional fitness for the past 29 years.• Among his many inventions, David is very excited to be launching ProPulse® Speed Trainers and SoleSteps - both of which serve David's stated mission which is making “Every Step Stronger” for everyone.More about Chris Chamberlin is the Director of Programming at WeckMethod. • He has a over 13+ years experience coaching in the Health and Fitness Industry and a lifelong passion in the pursuit of movement mastery. • Chris has worked with all varieties of people including world class athletes. • He is now honored with the role of innovating and educating others in his life long passion in Health and Fitness.

Join Battle Rope Expert, Education Director for Living Fit Aaron Guyett and Jason Stella discuss...The history of Battle Ropes, how they came into the fitness industry and how inventor of Battling Ropes John Brookfield passed the torch to Aaron.The science and evidence-based information on how to use and the benefits of using battle ropesWhy they have exploded as a tool to use to improve your health & FitnessThe 5 most important things to use battle ropes properlyHow to program properly within a workout.Battle Ropes Courseshttps://www.living.fit/battle-ropes-virtual-certifications$20 off Discount Code on the Battle Ropes Fundamentals courseuse code  "LIFETIME"

Join Dr. Ashley Lucas, author of the book "The Ultimate Weight Loss Secrets" and Jason Stella discuss....Why you view weight loss as an addiction recovery process? Why she believes that weight gain isn't our fault?Why we experience the yo-yo phenomenon? Why is weight loss so much more complicated than calories in and out?    Why is a holistic approach to weight loss, behavioral therapy, essential for successful weight lossCarbohydrate tolerance levels?How does stress impact weight loss? What causes cravings and hunger and what should you do to get rid of those?Questions to consider regarding the behavioral work associated with weight loss!More about Ashley....PhD in Sports nutrition and chronic disease and is also a Registered Dietitian (RD).  She helps those who have failed over and over again with previous weight loss attempts to finally find long term success!She comes to the field of nutrition and weight management with a unique background as she was previously a professional ballet dancer. Her career was constantly met with injury and a struggle to meet the required ballet-specific body type. As a result, she retired from her professional dancing career, understood the importance nutrition played in her own athletic performance, and started along her path to becoming an expert in the field of nutrition and wellness. Following 15+ years of research and clinical practice,   Her approach focuses on metabolic wellness, inflammation reduction, and behavioral/emotional support that creates profound sustainable transformation in the body and mind. Facebook for Dr. Ashley Lucas: Dr. Ashley Lucas @DrAshleyLucas Dr. Ashley Lucas Instagram: @Dr_AshleyLucas Facebook: PHD Weight Loss @PHDWeightloss Twitter: @PHD_WeightLoss Instagram: @phdweightloss

Join PHD candidate in Kinesiology and health & human performance, science advisor for Institute of Motion (IOM) Jiji Pollock and Jason Stella discuss....1. Menapause and considerations for periodization schemes based on the natural female hormone cycle. 2. Programing/Periodization considerations when training females.3. The biggest reasons people need to understand female physiology when designing programs.4. Considerations for females of various age groups.5. How you segment each group?6. What should be considered for the various age & transgender populations

Join Dr. Brent Brookbush, founder of the Brookbush Institute and Jason Stella discuss.....1. The common causes of Back pain? 2. The truth about Disc Herniation, subluxation and Facet joint syndrome diagnosis 3. How sitting and bad posture lead to an increase risk of back pain4. How muscle imbalances lead to back pain5. Explain why and how improper foot mechanics can cause Back Pain6. The high risk core exercises - What should people stay away from if they have LBP issues.7. What some of the safest and most effective exercises to help keep the pain away.Learn more about the amazing education at the Brookbush Institute at https://brookbushinstitute.com/

Join Naturopathic Doctor & VP of Education at Charlette's Web CBD, Jen Palmer and Jason Stella discuss....Why do you think the CBD market is exploding?What is the science behind The Health Benefits of using CBD?What are the biggest mysteries surrounding CBD?What is a full spectrum hemp extract?People worry that THC is still in CBD, or that they will fail a drug test if they are tested.  Can you explain the process to help people understand? There are so many companies and products, what should a person look for when considering purchasing a quality CBD product?www.charlottesweb.com/bio/jen-palmer   More about Jen...Dr. Jen is a naturopathic doctor with 20 years' experience in the dietary supplement industry and integrative medicine profession. Her dedication to educating on the health benefits of CBD started when she used hemp extract to successfully support her dog's health.

Join Jennifer Sposato and Jason Stella discuss.....Her story and how she survived breast cancer and created the “Hope Moves You” Why a cancer patient absolutely needs to work with a cancer specialist and a nutrition coach Why you should workout during cancer treatment Clients with cancer risk factors and what they can do to preventHer digital/Online program “Hope Moves You” More about JenniferShe is a health & fitness professional, a Training Academy instructor and a breast cancer survivor of 2 years. She has been able to turn her journey into something positive and is excited to share her story. I decided to help other cancer patients and survivors make their journey easier with what I've learned. I know that movement and nutrition played a huge role in my beating cancer. I never felt that I lost quality of life because I was able to work and enjoy normal activities. I want to help others have that same outcome. My need for healing opened up a new reality for me and gifted me the ability of healing. I am able to help others on their journey. Help them by telling them the things I had to take the time to research or learn on my own through discomfort. I begin with mental and physical endurance. I help clients build the mental toughness so they can have the ability to overcome their fear. My mission is to… Be the physical trainer that helps those with cancer see how strong they truly are - physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually.Facebook= @Hope Moves You Instagram = Hope_moves_you linkedin= linkedin.com/in/jennifer-sposato-6863a11b3

Join LifeTIme 60 Day winner Mary Beth Tkac, her Fitness Professional Andrew McGovern and Jason Stella discuss....1. How she used growth mindset and mindfulness to achieve better physical and mental health.2. The struggles she overcame through participating in mutliple 60 day's.3. The importance of understanding your "Why" to keep you motivated and pushing past the difficult times.

No matter what the situation, our minds have a tendency to think negatively.  For most, it spirals into self – sabotaging, thoughts, feelings, then actions. Almost everyone in the world has struggled with this.  When our thoughts and feelings take us to a dark place, causing us to react in ways that become detrimental to our health and relationships.  Today's guest is going to talk about a “simple yet powerful practice” of LOOKING DEEPLY INTO THE CAUSE OF ALL SUFFERING AND HOW YOU CAN END IT, called The Work.Join Byron Katie and Jason Stella discuss....The story on how she came up with “The Work”Meeting Your Internal Wisdom,What is the process?Q1. Is it true?Q2. Can you absolutely know that it's true?Q3. How do you react, what happens, when you believe that thought?Q4. Who would you be without that thought?The TurnaroundWhy is it vital to go through The Work and ensure you Write down the information, opposed to just thinking it through the process?What are the most common road-blocks that people face when going through The Work?Everything you need to do The Work is available to you free on this website.The Judge-Your-Neighbor Worksheet and other downloadables are available by clicking the  in the top right corner of every page of this website.The Judge-Your-Neighbor WorksheetA guide for putting mind on paper. Modified versions for children and teens are available as well.https://thework.com/

Join Perry Jeffries III and Jason Stella discuss......How Perry was able to thrive during the pandamic, even after having several major health issues.How he used his online training program to keep his motivation high, get back into shape and win the 60 day ChallengeHow everything he did to improved his physical health also helped him improve his entire life and grow his business.Perry Jeffries III  is the President of Diamond Equity Advisors, a Registered Investment Advisory and Business Consulting firm located in Columbus, OH with clients across the country. As a traditional financial advisor, Perry's firm offers financial planning, asset management, investing, insurance and retirement planning to Individuals and Businesses.As a fractional CFO, Perry consults 6-7 Figure Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses in the area of cash management, profitability, debt reduction and retirement and tax planning. Perry is founder of The Kashflow Club, an online membership and financial resource for  Entrepreneurs and Business owners Perry's trademarked brand is The Entrepreneur's CFO ™Membership: www.thekashflowclub.comPersonal website: www.perryjeffries.comLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/perryjeffriesInstagram: http://instagram.com/perryjeffries.e_cfoBusiness Website: www.diamondequityadvisors.com

Join Kilo Strength Society Founder and former Charles Poliquin educator Stephane Cazeault and Jason Stella discuss......His history and the influences that have brought you to where you are today?List and rank order all the variables within a strength training programWhat  the most overlooked exercise variables?Some of his favorite types of program schemes for the general population who wants to lose weight and improve general health?Corrective Exercise……..Can you explain Structural Balance and why its so importantYou have evolved the information you have learned over the years.  Can you explain how?Step by step processRules  More about Stephane.... He has spent the last 25 years perfecting his work. He has a strong formal academic foundation, earning a bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of Montreal. Stéphane published his first book, 66 Strategies to Program Design in 2016 which shared insight into his philosophies on training which led to a following of elite coaches from around the world eager to learn more. In his career Stéphane has personally trained professional athletes in football, baseball, and hockey. Here are some of the athletes he worked with from the NFL, MLB and NHL: Steven Jackson, James Butler and Mark Clayton (St. Louis Rams); David Freese, Chris Carpenter and Matt Holliday (St. Louis Cardinals); Dennis Wideman (Calgary Flames) and Mike Green (Washington Capitals). Stephane is now focused on impacting and helping as many Strength Coaches and Personal Trainers as possible. He specializes in providing the tools and information for coaches to immediately understand and apply to their programming and periodization. Stéphane's passion is program design. His program design is carefully structured with every possible component taken into consideration to ensure the trainee and coach reaches and exceeds their goals, making his work a combination of both science and art. www.kilostrengthsociety.com www.kilolife.com IG @kilostrengthsociety FB https://www.facebook.com/KILOstrength... YouTube https://www.youtube.com/kilostrengths... 

Join Whoop VP of Performance Science - Kristen Holmes and Jason Stella discuss........What is Whoop and your Mission is to “Unlock Human Performance” ?Why are HRV, RHR, respiratory rate & Sleep Performance the best indicators of performance readiness?How do these 4 dictate someone's readiness to perform?What is "strain" and how does whoop use the "strain coach" to help dictate your daily workout intensityHow has the whoop score helped improve health & well-being?What is the relationship between respirtatory rate and Covid 19?How can listeners get a discount on the product and service?Kristen Holmes Bio• Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP, Kristen Holmes drives thought leadership by engaging with industry leading researchers and partners to better understand individual and team biometric and performance data across high stakes verticals. • Kristen also works with hundreds of the best tactical, professional, surgical teams, and NCAA Athletes/Teams in the world helping them interpret WHOOP data to optimize training, recovery, and sleep behavior. • Kristen was the Head Field Hockey Coach for more than a decade at Princeton University, during which time she won a National Championship and was named National Coach of the Year and Ivy League Coach of the Year. • Kristen graduated from the University of Iowa where she was a 2x Big 10 Athlete of the year, including being a 3x All-American in Field Hockey and Big 10 Champion in Basketball.Social and Web• www.whoop.com• @whoop on all channels ; • @kristen_holmes2126 on Instagram: • Kristen Holmes on Linkedin

In this first episode of the the LifeTime Talks - Training podcast join host Jason Stella and PTAG and Feel SOMA co-founder Ian O'Dwyer discuss......What he learned about motion from working with horsesThe four self applied applications to help improve performance How and why using "Play" with your clients to improve their health and well-being.How he has used in session observation to adjust programming.How he found working with bony sections led to easier tissues changes. Explaination of what needs to be included when discussing "Tissues"Explains how to do 3 mobilizations that are "must do's" to help people move and feel better.How to connect better with your clients! Ian O'Dwyer guides clients to optimal performance, identifying positive mindset and movement patterns.  He coaches the human being, not the human body. Ian is a husband, father, brother and uncle; family and friends are precious to him. He has over 25 years in the Health and Fitness Industry as a Sports Conditioner and Coach, Personal Trainer, Body Worker, International educator, Presenter and Mentor. He owns and runs OD on Movement Performance Studio, consulted and educated for PT on the Net, Co-Founded PTA Global and is now Co-Founder of SOMA along with great friend and long-time colleague Rodney Corn. Ian has a unique observation and appreciation of the body in motion. Many years of extensive conditioning and rehabilitation through sport combined with spending time with global ground breakers in the industry, has authorized Ian to evolve effective movement solutions and systems. This has lead Ian, to evolve techniques and applications that empower clients and coaches with solutions to everyday issues, enabling them to regain responsibility for their own wellbeing. Creating a freedom to enjoy the experience of life and accomplish whatever goal required. In his journey, Ian has also delivered over 650 workshops worldwide. His ability to facilitate the cutting edge science and research on many topics into practical solutions has empowered wellness professionals to lead their clients to more efficient and effective results.www.feelsoma.com Instgram : feel.soma FB: feelsoma

Join Trainer to the Trainers, book and T-Nation author Nick Tumminello and Jason Stella discuss......1. How to create programming that gets your clients to love exercise and stay engaged.2. How to use variety in your programming that still gets results for the everyday client.3. The four “F's” that the everyday client want within a workout.4. The ingredients to manipulate to create fun and effective workouts.5. How to implement isolation exercises in an effective programTo learn more from Nick, go to https://practicalprogrammastery.com/

Join Co-Founder of ISSN – International Society of Sports Nutrition Dr. Jose Antonio and Jason Stella discuss.The top 5 safest and most effective supplements to improve muscle strength and size. What the research shows about each supplementThe proper dose to get results.How creatine helps the mind and bodyMore about Dr. Jose & the ISSNOur mission: The International Society of Sports Nutrition is the only non-profit academic society dedicated to promoting the science and application of evidence-based sports nutrition and supplementation. The ISSN is the world's leader in providing science-based sports nutrition and supplement information. Our peer-reviewed journal (JISSN), conferences, and attendees are the key influencers and thought-leaders in the sports nutrition and supplement field.Find out more about the ISSN at https://www.sportsnutritionsociety.org/contact-us.html   Follow Dr. Jose on Twitter @JoseAntonioPhD

Join biomechanics expert and trainer to the trainer Tom Purvis and Jason Stella discuss.....The 5 questions all people/exercise professionals need to ask themselves when creating an exercise.His thoughts on traditional biomechanics taught in most text books and the concept of Functional Biomechanics (what happens when the foot hits the ground)How to differentiate your training experience to increase value of your in-person session.The concept of the Functional / Exercise Continuum Machine Training…The misconceptions and how they influence performanceExplanation of Shear and how many trainers, Physical therapist and Doc's throw the word out without understanding the concept.The importance of continuing education in becoming a successful health & fitness professional.  To learn more from Tom go to www.exerciseprofessional.com and / or https://www.resistancetrainingspecialist.com

Join Former President of NASM and Current CEO & President of the ISSA  - International Sports Sciences Association and Jason Stella discuss....Creating a winning culture at NASM & ISSAThe state of the Health & Fitness IndustryThe role and responsibilities the education/certification companies have to elevate the profession & industry.How to improve & innovate education to help support the success of trainers and clients. How ISSA is changing the health & fitness education industry.

Join California LifeTime Member Ryan Burgess and Jason Stella discuss.....How he used the Covid lockdown to improve his and his families overall health and well-being. How he didn't set a specific goal, but wanted to create a journey!   How he used his Apple Watch Rings to create and keep his motivation and consistency How he used the thoughts....“How do I get my workout in today, or How do I get to the Club today!” to ensure he got some type of movement in each day. The outcomes that came from doing this...FinanciallyKnowledgeEmotional/mentalPhysicalMore about RyanHe started his career as a personal trainer in the early 2000's as a means to get through college. His passion for exercise led him to run a marathon, train extensively in self-defense based Krav Maga, and ingrain a lifelong dedication to health and wellness. In 2008 he made a career transition to pursue another passion of his in the financial industry.Today Ryan runs a successful investment firm called Blue Oaks Financial and still dedicates time every day to exercise, health and wellness.

Join writer, philosopher, and entrepreneur Nate Klemp and Jason Stella discuss...1. The Life XT (Cross Training ) philosophy to help improve Well-Being2. The Happiness Set Point - What it is, the 4 set point forces and how to improve it3. How training for Well-Being is a Skill, not something you are born with.4.  The Train, Be Do philosophy and the stages within each phase5. His new book the 80/80 marriageMore about Nate• Who holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.• Along with his wife Kaley, he is the author of the newly released The 80/80 Marriage: A New Model for a Happier, Stronger Marriage • He is also the coauthor, with Eric Langshur, of the New York Times Bestseller Start Here: Master the Lifelong Habit of Wellbeing and is a regular contributor for Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and Mindful. • He is also a founding partner at Mindful, one of the world's largest mindfulness media and training companies. • Who holds a B.A. and M.A. in philosophy from Stanford University and a PhD from Princeton University.Website infohttps://www.8080marriage.com https://lifecrosstraining.com https://www.mindful.org

Join 16 year veteran and National Team Member Development Manager Danny King and Jason Stella discuss....The Importance of having a Mentor Turnover, and how LifeTime has held under 35% , compared to the industry at 110%.What a complete Health & Fitness Professional experience looks like in-person and virtuallyHow we choose our strategic partnersHow LifeTime has been able to help build a career you can retire fromThe vision for how LifeTime is changing the client experienceWays to incorporate all forms of recovery into training sessions and the tools that are available.

Join Author, Coach, All-American Discuss thrower, Olympic lifter, Highland Games and American record holder in the Weight Pentathlon Dan John and Jason Stella discuss....How he became known for minimalist training from his experience as a discus thrower. How he developed his relationship with Pavel Tsatsouline and how he gave his training the name SimplexityHow he created and has people following the Simple, but not easy methodHis Core principles, The Fundamental Human Movements and the most important variables to consider when training and trying to recover.More time in a week gives you more time for the other important aspects of achieving results. What are your top 5?What is the 1, 2, 3, 4 AssessmentJohn believes each person needs to do the following to live a healthy lifestyle….• Make a Difference. • Live. Love. Laugh. • Balance work, rest, play and pray (enjoy beauty and solitude) • Sleep soundly. • Drink Water. • Eat veggies and protein. • Walk. • Wear your seat belt. • Don't smoke. • Floss your teeth. • Put weights overhead. • Pick weights off the floor. • Carry weights. • Reread great books. • Say thank youLink to Dan's website - https://www.danjohnuniversity.com/

Join health & fitness professional & TicTok influencer Katrina Ellensohn and Jason Stella discuss.How she went from a deprived area and unhealthy living to thrive as a health & fitness professional.Her journey from Group Exercise instructor to personal trainer and how she found LifeTime.How she thrived during the pandemic by becoming a TicTok influencer and Virtual /Online Coach.TicTok - https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMegU4vjc/Instagram - katrina_ellensohn

Join Author and Coach Tricia Nelson and Jason Stella discuss...1. Why 98% of all diets fail because they don't address the crux of the problem.2. The Link between eating and emotions3. The seven simple steps to transform your eating, cure your cravings and regain your happiness.Tricia Nelson has been featured on NBC, CBS, KTLA, FOX and Discovery Health.  She lost fifty pounds by identifying and healing the underlying causes of her emotional eating. She spent over thirty years researching the hidden causes of the addictive personality. She is an Emotional Eating Expert and author of the #1 bestselling book, Heal Your Hunger, 7 Simple Steps to End Emotional Eating Now. She also certifies health coaches so they can get better results, referrals and revenue by helping their clients overcome emotional eating.

Join Dr. David Shirazi, DDS and MS in Traditional Oriental Medicine and registered polysomnogram (sleep) technologist and Jason Stella discuss.....Why sleep is vital to live a happy healthy lifeTypes of sleepWhy / how sleep is disruptedWhy so many people have hard times sleeping, getting into deep sleep?How sleep apnea has been found to cause ADHD in children.Ways to help improve your sleepMore about Dr David........Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Howard University College of DentistryWashington, D.C., the fifth oldest dental school in the United States, Class of 2000Master of Science, Traditional Oriental Medicine.  Class of 2006 Completed 3000 hour Masters program in acupuncture, herbology and TCM theory from SAMRA University, the very first Accredited School in Chinese Medicine in the United States.  State Board Licensed Acupuncturist, CaliforniaMaster of Arts, Psychology; University of Santa Monica, School of Spiritual Psychology.  Class of 2008; and 2010 for a 1 year post graduate extension certificateRegistered Polysomnogram Technologist from 2011-2016. Credentialed via BRPT, the gold standard in sleep technology, and was able to conduct and score PSG's and HST's.Over 2000 hours of continuing education in advanced orthodontics, TMJ disorders management, headaches, neuralgias, and sleep disordered breathing, Over 300 hours of continuing education in various techniques in Chinese and Korean Medicine.Diplomate, American Board of Craniofacial Pain–Dental Sleep Medicine. To receive this degree, a DDS or MD must complete at least 50 CE units in Sleep related credits, at least 10 hours of on-site sleep medicine observation in which 5 of those hours must be in an accredited sleep laboratory, treated 10 OSA patients with an oral appliancewith five patient summaries (over 400 pages) with pre- and post sleep studies to confirm efficacy of treatment as well as to successfully pass an all-day board exam. A 501c6 Board

Join Dr.  Len Kravitz – One of the Top Researchers in the world on Cardiovascular/Metabolic Training, 30 Year + Professor and coordinator of Exercise Ccience at University of New Mexico and Jason Stella discuss....21 hottest fitness trends ,HIIT and Steady State - The science behind the benefits of bothHistory behind HIIT Training vs. what it has become todayThe benefits of Steady State cardio trainingThe benefits & research highlights of HIIT Training Risks of HIITHow does HIIT improve Aerobic Base...If at all?  In your mind, is that a concern?How and when to use them?Dr. Len's favorite HIIT workouts.

Join investigative journalist and Author Nina Teicholz and Jason Stella discuss.... What should every American know about the dietary guidelines and why should they care? (health, economics, environment) What would the guidelines look like if you and your colleagues got the opportunity to create them/adjust them? How might your recommendations impact the nations' health and economy?  Are there real-world examples of what better guidelines would do for us? If you were leading a team of front-line Fitness Professionals, what would you want them to tell their clients about nutrition?More about Nina- Nina Teicholz has a background in food, science and investigative reporting who became an advocate opposed to the mainstream nutritional principle that saturated fat is unhealthy and should be minimized in the American diet- She is a guest on TEDx and is the Author of The Big Fat Surprise: Why Butter, Meat and Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet – a book that takes YOU through the dramatic twists and turns of fifty years of nutrition science and lays out the evidence, so that a reader can fully understand the evidence to see for him- or herself how we arrived at our present understanding.www.ninateicholz.comwww.nutritioncoalition.us@bigfatsurprise

Join UFC Legend Frank Mir, who was two-time UFC Heavyweight Champion, has the record for the most finishes, the most submission victories in UFC Heavyweight history as well as the fastest finish in the HW division and  Jason Stella discuss...How has being a multi-sport athlete help you?How have you learned to Overcoming Adversity throughout your career/life!How have to taught yourself to win a fight after being disorientated by a punch, elbow or kick.  Conditioning is vital to the fight game, looking back what worked and what didn't? How has your experience at LifeTime impacted your overall health and happiness over the past few years?Why did you go Vegan and what results did you find.  What's changed now that you went back to more paleo? Explain how you feel now that you are coaching your daughter Bella Who was your toughest opponent during your time in the UFC? What really happened between you and Brock Lesnar? You are the co-main event at the Triller Boxing card in ATL GA on April 17th.  There has been a last minute change from fighting Antiono Tarver, to Cruiser weight champion Steve Cunnigham. How have you trained for this fight differently and how have you had to adjust to a change in opponents?Link to April 17th Fight - https://www.fite.tv/

Join Virtual/Online Performer and Small Group Training Coordinator Kyrstyn "K-Booty" Niespolo and Jason Stella discuss.....When & why did you decide to make health & fitness your career?How have you been able to grow your instagram to help drive additional clients?With the Chaos of the Pandemic, what made you stay with LT and what did you learn/adjust to get through it?What made you decide to team with LTT to help grow your ability to help more people?You are an amazing Studio and SGT performer, what are, and where did you develop those skillsHow has building your 1 on 1/ in-person brand impacted your ability to get your small group and virtual program up and running? When did “K Booty” come to life?How / when is your new “K Body” program releasing.Website- www.kbootybands.comInstagram-@kyrstyn_niespolo (33k)@kbootybandsFacebook-Kyrstyn Niespolo (personal)KBody Collection (business)https://www.facebook.com/Kbodycollection/Tiktok-@kbootybands (44k)More about Kyrstyn,My fitness journey began when I was 19. I was an athlete my whole life & then trained for my first NPC bodybuilding competition, which lead to winning shows, competing Nationally, & gaining sponsorships. My strong passionate for health & fitness and wanting to help others lead me to becoming a Certified personal trainer & Nutrition Coach. I graduated from Wayne State University with my Bachelors in Kinesiology Exercise Sports Science. I created my personal training business/company Xpose Fitness & helped athletes world wide, achieve the overall competitive physique.I managed a small private Gym for 3 years which then lead to me being scouted by Lifetime. I have been with Lifetime for 4 years now & I am the Small Group Training Coordinator @ Shelby Life Time, I am an Elite performer, & the #1 trainer on the Lifetime digital app.I am the owner of KBOOTY Bands which is my personal fitness accessory line and have a fitness apparel line, KBody which will be launching in May!  (Ya'll are the first to hear this!)

Join George "Monk" Forman III and Jason Stella discuss....His time going to military school and then wanting to go to the airforce academy to become a pilot.How he lost 100lbs training for amateur boxing.The rigorous and unconventional training his father put him through to get in shape to fight his first pro fight.His time training with his father and Angelo Dundee.What made him decide to stop fighting and became a fitness entrepreneur.How he realized the "Grit" he learned from his father helped him open a successful company called  Everybody Fights.The Do's and Don'ts of teaching and / or participating in a boxing fitness program.The Importance of mastering the fundamentals and various types of boxing, along with the mental and spiritual toughness it creates.How he scaled and where he believes the industry is going into the future.More about George.....A consumer products executive turned undefeated pro boxer, George retired early in 2012 to start EverybodyFights (EBF) boxing gym, with the first location being a 15,000 sqft mega boxing gym which George outfitted to suit an amateur & pro-fighter's training camp.  In just six years EBF grew to $10MM/year in revenue, winning best luxury gym in Boston five years in a row. EBF, amassed a 160,000+ person community, 40,000+ active users across 15 locations, 6 franchises, 1200 classes/week, certified over 3000 trainers.https://www.instagram.com/georgeforeman3/?hl=en

Join Sheena Lance Nold  –  National Onboarding Manager / Master LT Academy instructor, Matt Schuster – NASM Academic B2B partnership manager and Jason Stella discuss....The licensed trade school called The LifeTime Academy (LTA) Who is involved and partnered with LTA?What courses/options are offered? TrainerGroup ExerciseIndoor CycleWhy LTA a better choice for someone who is wanting to start a career as a Fitness Professional vs. just taking a certification?How LTA creates job placement in the industryHow has it helped create a better health and Fitness pro vs. just taking the certificationOther perks come from going through LTA?How LTA and NASM has focused on Diversity and Inclusion. When its offered and how you can get involved?https://www.lifetimeacademy.edu/

Join creator of NASM's OPT Model & CEO of Fusionetics, Dr. Mike Clark and Jason Stella discuss....The importance of a individualized warm up/movement preparationUnderstanding The 3 P's of Movement Preparation and recovery Physicalphysiological psychologicalThe Prepare, Train & Recover modelRecommendations on how to change the warm up based on the activity in their workout.How workout results are only as good as your ability to recover,  and what he means by targeted recovery.Why?What?How?What tools do you recommend?How much time per session? Frequency per week?More about Dr. Mike Clark......Is the founder and CEO of Fusionetics. Fusionetics is an evidence based, technology-enabled human performance platform focused on sports medicine, sports performance optimization, injury prevention, and recovery enhancement.Previously, Dr. Mike Clark was the Founder of the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the creator of the NASM Optimum Performance Training System. Dr. Clark was also the Team Physical Therapist for the Phoenix Suns for 13 seasons and the Chief Science Officer of Sharecare.Dr. Clark is a noted lecturer and author. He is consistently an invited lecturer at scientific conferences and he has authored 3 scientific textbooks, over 40 scientific chapters, and multiple peer-reviewed scientific papers in the areas of sports medicine, sports performance, and fitness. Dr. Clark also has written 2 consumer books.Academically, Dr. Clark has helped spearhead the development of several accredited online health science education programs, including a BS program and Master's Degree Program.Clinically, Dr. Mike Clark is recognized as a top Sports Medicine Professional working in professional sports for over 20 years. He has served as a sports medicine professional for 2 Olympic games and as a sports medicine specialist for numerous pro teams and his list of athlete-clients includes MVP's, All-Stars and Champions from the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS and the Olympics. https://www.fusionetics.com/ 

Join Jack and Jason Stella discuss....1. How to create an amazing client experience2. The importance of using several different cuing techniques when working with different clients.3. How to create the best workout within each sessionJack is a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach at LifeTIme Savage.  He has his BS, ACSM EP-C, PN-1, PPSC and is a comprehensive results-based trainer that is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practical application. He has delivered thousands of hours of world-class personal training sessions to people of all ages and goals and teaches other fitness professionals how to be TRAINERS, not workout-givers.https://instagram.com/jackedko_fit?igshid=i6ildy6dq4op

Join Industry legend Paul Chek and Jason Stella discuss....How Paul got started in the industryEvolution of the industry & how he has always been years ahead of everyone.Misunderstanding of how you view and taught functional trainingPaul's relationship with Charles PoliquinThe 4 doctors you will ever needDr. HappinessDr. QuietDr. MovementDr. DietPaul is hands down one of the MOST influential educators in the health and fitness industry over the last 30 years.  He has created thousands of hours of the best education through the CHEK institute where he has put together in a systematic approach to overall health and wellness called Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology.Paul has created some of the best and most well known phrases in our industry, like Inner and outer unit, Primal Movement Patterns, Cant fire a cannon from a canoe, Eat Move and be healthy, The Poop Police and many more

Join DeVentri Jordan and Jason Stella discuss......His story from young athlete to starting GameFaceWhat GameFace "Train Different"  means?Why /what made him decide to join forces with LifeTime?What is performance training and why GameFace is different from everything that is out there?The specific services at GamefacePerformanceTeamProYouthIn/off seasonNFL Combine     6. Where does the training take place and what are you plans for growth?More about DeVentriHe is a two sport collegiate athlete with an extraordinary work ethic that started at a young age, helping his single mother support their household of three until her untimely death in 2008. His moral compass starts with the base of his faith, his family, and the need to give back to his community through the health and well being of those around him. Powered by his passion and the Game Face platform, DeVentri has been able to touch the lives of thousands, with many more to come.ACCOMPLISHMENTSHusband and Father of three beautiful childrenBA in Human Development and Family StudiesMS in Advanced Kinesiology15 years experience as business owner, trainer, and coachNASM CPT CertificationNASM Corrective Exercise CertificationUS Olympic Weightlifting CertificationCHEK Institute Level One CertificationCPR and Concussion Certificationwww.gamefacetraining.com twitter gamefacetr IG gamefacetraining.

Join Rick and Jason Stella discuss.....The results that come from using compex on Olympic gold medalist to 80 year old stroke patients. His journey from strength coach for Cal State Fullerton baseball  to professional athletes and stroke patients.  How he came to find Compex. How it cleared lactic acid in 6 minutes and then was used on Olympic Gold medalist swimmer.How it helped an 80 Year old stroke patient walk on her own in five weeks after she was told she would never walk again The History, Science and Application of using compex.How does it differ from regular e-stim / TENS machines.Rick is a Professional strength and conditioning coach for professional and recreational athletes. PGA West Golf Academy Director of Performance and worldwide educator for Compex USA.  He has trained Olympic Gold Medalists, Young Athletes, pro athletes and the regular population using Compex Electrical Stim. https://www.compex.com/

Join DJ and Jason discuss...How DJ battled through multiple set backs to make it to the NFLHow he got started in the health & fitness industryHis journey from front line personal trainer to leading one of the most exclusive new LifeTime clubs in Oakbrook IL.How he helped create a partnership with Life Time and Beyond Sports Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers Chicago-land student athletes to succeed in life. More about DJ.From the western suburbs in Chicago and attended the University of Iowa on a football scholarship and graduated with a BA in Sociology. Garnered Big Ten Champion honors in 2002 and played professionally in the CFL, NFL, and AFL. I always had a passion for fitness and my purpose is coaching, leadership and mentoring. Going into my 18th year in the fitness industry and I started as a sports specific personal trainer which transitioned into commercial fitness with Xsport and then Life Time for the last 13 years. I've had the fortune of working at 8 out of the 11 locations in Chicago and the past 7 years I've led as a General Manager and Senior General Manager. I've helped train and develop over 7 GM's into their roles and had the privilege to work with a multitude of different team members across Chicago. I'm currently in the process of grand opening our amazing Oakbrook resort which is our newest location in Chicago. Recently, I've helped create a partnership with Life Time and Beyond Sports Foundation, a non profit organization that empowers Chicago-land student athletes to succeed in life. We are providing workshops, job shadowing, employment and internships that are part of our DE&I community outreach.https://www.beyondsports.org/

Join Phil and Jason Stella discuss....How he came to develop Sprint 8 and the amazing health and body comp results it can produce.How HIIT has become so watered down and why the military changed its terminology. What is SIT - Sprint Interval TrainingExplain the science behind fiber type and nervous system innervation and how it relates to SIT? What the "Exercise Paradox" is and how it applies to HIIT vs. SITWhat results can you expect for a Client How it can help Fitness Professionals improve their number of clients.Who's it for, Who's it not for?What equipment can/should it be used?How should you progress?More about Phil....He has been a University Strength and Conditioning Coach. Currently, athletes from across the U.S. travel to him for his two-session speed technique training program. He authored two speed technique training films: Run Your Fastest 40 Ever and Championship Soccer Speed. He has worked with over 20,000 athletes including Super Bowl MVP Julian Edelman and Super Bowl champion Ricardo Lockette. Jerry Rice and Super Bowl MVP Ray Lewis trusted him to train their sons.  He is frequently cited as an expert in exercise-induced growth hormone and anaerobic exercise. He is the creator of the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol featured in award-winning cardio units made by Matrix Fitness for over 15 years. Outside Magazine and Forbes.com recommends Sprint 8 to readers. Oprah's O Magazine called Sprint 8 the fastest working workout. Self Magazine recommends Sprint 8 for women to lose weight on their lunch break. Phil Campbell is the author of Ready, Set, Go! Fitness, a 384-page fitness book with 170-research citations. Initially published in 2000, the book describes the Sprint 8 HIIT program. This book is now in the second edition, ninth printing. He authored the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol in 2016 after conducting two hospital-based research projects investigating the Sprint 8 Protocol's impact on exercise-induced growth hormone and Sprint 8 results vs injecting growth hormone and taking statin drugs.Beginning his fitness career in 1972, he holds two master's degrees and board certifications by the American College of Sports Medicine and the American College of Healthcare Executives.He has presented with former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona.  He teaches a 3-hour course across the US that certifies trainers to coach the Sprint 8 Cardio Protocol.He is originally from Tennessee and now based in San Jose, California. www.sprint8.com    www.40speed.com www.readysetgofitness.com www.sprint8book.com

Join Kelsey and Jason Stella discuss....1. Her journey working at several health clubs and why she came to LifeTime.2. Training considerations and recommendations for training femalesTo set a virtual appointment Contact Kelsey at https://my.lifetime.life/bio/kelseym1.html   Kelsey is a Certified Personal Trainer through NCCPT, Precision Nutrition certified, NASM - Corrective Exercise Specialist Certified, and an Applied Women's Physiology and Training coachShe loves educating individuals on how to make nutrition a lifestyle versus a quick diet. Lastly, I love educating individuals, especially women, on their hormones, and how to eat/train for their hormones.

Join Pete Holman and Jason Stella discuss....His journey from Physical Therapy school to Trainer to  InventorLessons learned over the 20+ years that attribute to his success.How long did it take from the time you thought of your invention to it becoming a successRip TrainerGlute DriveEscape BarrellWhat recommendations would you give to trainers out there that have invention ideasWhat have you learned about the industry over the years and how has it changed?Learn directly from Pete on 03/07/2021 @ 12:40PM - Maximize Your Maximus: Advanced Glutes TrainingMore about PeteMSPT, is a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist and former U.S. national taekwondo champion and team captain. He is the creator of the TRX® Rip Trainer, the Nautilus® Glute Drive and the Escape Barrow, and has delivered sports performance education to coaches, trainers and athletes all over the world. He also recently authored his first book, a novel called CRUZ. Specializing in biomechanics, core performance and agility, Pete uses his experience as an elite-level athlete and his knowledge of the human body to bring out the "athlete" in us all. He recently presented at IDEA PT East, IDEA World and AspenBrainLab, and is an active contributor to PTontheNet, IDEA Fitness Journal and STACK magazine.

Join Amy Thompson and Jason Stella discuss.....Her story from Personal Trainer to IDEA Executive.Her most difficult thing to overcome in her journey to where she is today.The people that had the biggest influence on her over the years.How she made it in a male dominated fitness industryWhat's in store at IDEA?IDEA Personal Trainer Institute March 5-7, IDEA World – Virtual July 8th – 11th IDEA Health & Fitness Association Membership and EducationLink to March 5-7 conference - https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-personal-trainer-institute/Discount code - PTIV25Link to IDEA World Convention on July 9-11th https://www.ideafit.com/fitness-conferences/2021-idea-world-virtual/More about Amy....Before accepting the role of VP & General Manager for IDEA, Amy gained more than 25 years of experience in executive leadership, fitness programming, personal training and health club management. Over the course of her impressive career, she has walked in your shoes as an instructor, trainer, coach, manager, program director, entrepreneur and facility owner. Amy has always been a competitor, she was a two sport collegiate and semi-pro athlete and is the older Sister of three Brothers who played football in the NFL. She brought her passion for athletics to her fitness clubs where she was Co-Founder and General Manager of the National Women's Basketball League. She has developed thousands of fitness professionals to successful and inspired careers and has served as Chair of National Personal Training Institute and Industry Advisory Panel for American Council on Exercise. Amy takes great pride in her advocacy for improved standards, excellence and benefits. Recently she introduced the industry's first health insurance program for fitness professionals. Her drive to connect people and opportunities lead her journey to success – professionally and personally. Amy fully embodies her motto, “Fitness is my business;” always seeking to deliver greater impact for those she serves.

Join Jason Stella and 20+ year industry veteran and founder of Isophit Brad Thorpe discuss......His story and how he came to focus on the isometricsThe science behind the benefits of isometric exerciseThe benefits and risks of isometric exercisesWhy would someone want to do isometrics vs. regular con/eccentric exerciseHow to program for isometrics? Do you combine it with regular exercise (Concentric /Eccentric)Frequency per week?Isophit M.S.K (Mobile Strength Kit)Brad Thorpe is a loving husband to Colleen, and father to his daughter Tyler. Brad's also the multi-patented inventor and CEO of the Isophit brand. Isophit specializes in the design, development, and distribution of high-quality, isometric strength training equipment, facility management, education, and media. Brad's Isophit Strength Trainer and Isophit M.S.K products are now improving health and changing lives in over 140 locations across 13 countries. Our more notable clients include the US Military, the Boca West Country Club, Canyon Ranch, and EXOS. Brad's mission in life remains simple. To help create health, change lives, and give back. www.isophitmsk.ca  @isophit_hq  (instagram), @isophit_inventor (instagram)