Nashville Fitness Podcast

Functional and Intuitive eating is one of the healthiest ways we can approach fueling as athletes. Creating healthy habits and sustaining a better lifestyle is what she teaches her clients. Give this episode a listen to learn more about a better approach to fueling your body. We all want to have a good relationship with food and Katie is here to help.

We sat down with Coach Nick Carrier to talk about goal driven fitness. In this episode we discuss how to reach positive outcomes that align with what you actually want to accomplish. Tailoring a program to ensure his athletes success is what he does best.

Streat Hoerner stopped by to talk about his experience as a professional CrossFit athlete and what he's been up to recently. His recent program Brute Body by Streat has officially launched and is a take on fitness that you may not have seen before!

Matt Torres breaks down the ins and outs of coaching high-level athletes. Learn more about Brute Strengths's Head Coach and how he helps his athletes handle pressure, manage their livelihoods, and dominate the competitive space.

Our friend Dr. Megan Pfeffer chats with Chris about the differences in in-season and off-season injury prevention, and how chiropractic and physical therapy fit in the mix for both professional and youth athletes!

If you know a man with those hard-to-talk-about symptoms "down there" that can include sexual pain or dysfunction, pelvic pain, or urinary problems, this episode has all the thoughts on how to get them pointed in the right direction - with Pelvic Health PT Dr. Colleen Gensheimer!

Two of the physical therapists of Be Ready PT did their first triathlon! Find out how they prepared, how it went, and what's next!

Dan Quesenberry - Head Strength Coach Ravenwood Highschool and owner of Brand X Nashville Dan has been working to create a culture of proper movements in the weight room. He has gone through extensive training about proper lifting and what is developmentally appropriate. In today's episode we cover what age athletes should begin lifting weights and the ins and outs of appropriate lifting 

Hear from Running Specialist Dr. Andrea Smiley about how she was able to set herself up for her best Boston Marathon performance ever!

How can your coach/girlfriend can guide you through FIVE CrossFit Quarterfinals while trying to fit a vacation in the same weekend. Feat. Dayne Davis. In this podcast will be a full breakdown of each workout and all the emotions in between.

Amy Bream added hundreds of thousands to her social media following in the span of a week. She competed in her first CrossFit Games in 2021 and gained a public platform that she didn't expect. How does she think about herself and her newfound role? Does her dog enjoy wearing human clothes? Find out all this and more in our latest episode.

Welcome to our new host (not new to us, or to this podcast but new in the host chair). We talk fitness, high-speed car chases, and a whole lot more. Enjopy this one.

This week Dr. Andrea discusses all things triathlon with Elizabeth Rose and Charles McCullough, president and vice president of the Nashville Triathlon Club. They discuss why you should be involved in triathlon in general and with NTC specifically, and some of their top tips for beginners looking to take on the sport.

On today's episode Chris and Spencer interview Ward Performance Institute. We dive into how to improve throwing velocity and why there has been a huge rise in youth baseball injuries. Ward Performance Institute has been able to help athletes on average improve their throwing velocity 4.5 MPH if an athlete is with them for more than 3 months. Give them a follow @wardperformance on Instagram

Travel poops are real. Especially traveling around the holidays with all the holiday foods, typically heavy in creams and other dairies. Dr. Colleen and Braley are going to talk about our most recent blog post to give you a couple tips and tricks to help keep your bowel schedule while traveling for the holidays. If any of these topics ring true for you, and you'd like to discuss it with one of us, we'd love to help. You can reach us via phone at 615-617-4942 or via email at colleen@bereadypt.com.

Fit Factory is one of Nashville's top-rated group fitness facilities and partners to Be Ready PT's downtown location. Fit Factory is a strong community of welcoming people who love fitness and celebrate each other's accomplishments. The first class at Fit Factory is FREE for Tennessee residents! $99 for one month unlimited after your first visit. Barbell club is another option besides the regular class schedule. Please reach out to info@fitfactorynashville.com with any questions! https://www.fitfactorynashville.com/

Dr. Andrea Smiley, our running specialist, and team marathon runner, shares her passion for running and her recent marathon PR this week on our Nashville Fitness Podcast. She dives in on how she became a marathon runner, her goals, and what she's doing to achieve them.

Malin Timbs is a Nashville trail running expert with epic trail quests from the Tennessee Mountains, to the deserts of the West and the volcanoes of South America. She is a Fit Specialist at local Fleet Feet running stores and an experienced personal trainer. In this podcast episode, she shares stories of her trail running adventures, gives advice on how to start your own trail running adventures, and how Fleet Feet can help you on your way.

Dr. Morgan is a Belmont PT grad here with us today to talk about the importance of ACL return to sport readiness. Originally from the New Orleans area, she played D1 college soccer at Georgia Southern University and has had a passion for working with athletes since the start of her career. She met her husband, Kevin in PT school and they now live here in Nashville with their 3 month old baby girl, Noa. They are currently trying to teach her like soccer :)

Dr. Smiley is from Bellingham, WA, and graduated with her DPT from the University of Washington. In her undergraduate years, she played collegiate soccer at Biola University. After graduating, she started running in order to stay active and fuel her competitive side after finishing up her soccer career. In 2019, she qualified for the Boston Marathon. Since then, she has competed in three additional marathons (including Boston and Chicago) as well as four additional half marathons. She enjoys working in the running community as a physical therapist and now as an RRCA certified run coach. She made the move from Seattle to Nashville this summer and is thrilled to be the newest member of the Be Ready Team!

Paula Power is the creator and owner of Nashville Baby Boss with over 30 years of experience as an RN and 11 years as a self-made businesswoman providing infant night nurse care. Paula and her team of nurses provide in-home night nurses services, newborn in-home education for parents, and phone consultations both locally and nationwide. Paula is a tremendous wealth of information related to baby sleep schedules, feeding, infant care and so much more. Paula has grown her team of nurses over the last 11 years who serve local Nashville families but what is unique to Paula is her special emphasis on personally connecting with each and every family Nashville Baby Boss serves. Please join me in welcoming her to the Nashville Fitness Podcast and big thanks to Paula for coming by the clinic. If you would like to reach out to Paula to discuss her services you can reach her at nashvillebabyboss@gmail.com Sincerely, Colleen

In this episode, Dr. Colleen introduces Pelvic Health and answers some of her most frequently asked questions: So, do men have pelvic floors too? Is it normal to pee in the shower? Is it okay that I hover over the toilet to pee? I've always strained to have bowel movements, is that bad? What is a squatty potty? Should sex hurt? So is it true that I have a small bladder? Listen and find out to see what she says!

On todays episode we dive into all things running. We interview Jenny Clayton of Clayton Performance Coaching Jenny is a local running coach that has ran the Boston Marathon several years and has a run streak of over 700 days in a row that she has ran! In our episode we talk about how to stay durable, how to avoid injury, and why its important to cross train especially in running. Be sure to give her a follow @clayton.performance.coaching on Instagram and online claytonperformancecoaching.com

In todays episode we discuss Forefoot versus Rearfoot striking and whats the best pattern to reduce injury. We discuss when to modify your striking pattern or if you even should modify it. Lastly we dive into how to be a better runner and whats the best shoe wear Be sure to check out our running ebook also bereadypt.com/intro

Do you ever wonder why you are injured all the time? Could you be overdoing it in the gym? . Dr. Amanda Ryden MD was a hospitalists for many years but recently saw a need to solve the root causes of medical diseases and not the symptoms. This prompted her to start Four Health Medicine, . In todays episode we chat about overtraining versus over reaching and all things recovery. We talk about when should you use recovery tools like cryotherapy/ cold baths, saunas etc. . We talk about the dangers of under eating and when folks are working out too intensely how this wrecks your metabolic system. Lastly we talk about how to monitor over training using HRV devices like the whoop. . Check out this episode and give Dr. Ryden a follow @fourhealthmedicine or online fourhealthmedicine.com

Aaron Hines has spent more than a decade in the fitness industry. He has helped those coming back form injury get back to training as well as many youth athletes continue to get stronger to improve their performance on the field. In todays episode we talk about common mistakes made when getting back into the gym and coming off injury. We also dive into ways youth athletes can develop strength, power, agility, and help improve their performance on the field and reduce injury. Lastly we chat about Aarons new book titled the Athletic Advantage. 100% of proceeds help support the Eli Grow Foundation. You can find the book on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Advantage-Lessons-Becoming-Premier/dp/B09MYRGKX5 You can also find Aaron on Instagram @premiereperformancetn or online premiereperformancetrainier.com

Ever heard of BFR? Apparently, NBA players, bodybuilders, and cyclists are all about it - but is your physical therapist all about it? Find out in this episode.

We chat with Coach Jake about competition, how and when to max out lifts, and more. Enjoy!

Do you ever use a Foam Roller? What are Foam Rollers even doing? Breaking up fascia? Loosening up Muscle? In todays episode we talk about the biggest mistake athletes are making with their foam rolling. What areas we like to use the foam roller for and what areas we do not. We also talk about how long you need to use a foam roller and the exact way we coach our athletes to use it.

Shoulder pain is easily one of the top things we get asked about and easily one of the top things that we treat in the clinic. In todays episode we talk about what the rotator cuff is how it helps our shoulder function and when to know if you need surgery. We also dive into some of the key things we focus on in rehabbing our athletes.

Tons of Olympians on TV are walking around with KT tape on. Does it work?

We loved getting to sit down with @danidfitness1! She has been an incredible supporter of @bereadypt and become a good friend. If you want to hear an example of someone who knows how to hustle to bring a dream to fruition, Dani is your girl

Season 2 of the Podcast Is kicking off with an intro episode! On todays episode we chat about the merger of Momentum Sports and Performance with Be Ready Performance Therapy. We also chat about what drives our practice, what makes us different, and why we have such a passion for our profession.

I had something super unfortunate happen to me a few weeks ago...I significantly bulged a disc in my low back. I like many of you guys was frustrated in pain and not sure where to go from here. I couldn't bend forward, couldn't stand up straight, and legit couldn't comfortably sit in a chair. Not to mention I couldn't even work out. I had 2 options whine about it or do something about it. So what did I do? I went from difficulty standing without pain to deadlifting kettlebells from the floor pain free in a weeks time. Thats the difference for many of you...you play the wait and see approach and that just slows down your progress. in todays episode I dive into how I got rid of my back pain, changed my mindset, and became determined to never allow this to happen to me again. I cover everything I used in my rehab and some of the other common things I use with patients who have low back pain.

Dr. John Burleson is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at the Hughston Clinic. He recently moved to Nashville after finishing his fellowship in Texas. Dr. Burleson likes to refer to himself as a patient centered spine surgeon because he does NOT automatically recommend surgery to everyone who walks in the door. He wants to recommend all the options to each patient that walks in the door based on their symptoms and based on their goals and desires. In todays episode we chat about disc bulges versus herniations, how to avoid surgery, and some of the new technology like VR in the operating room to help improve patient outcomes.

Genny Tidwell embodies determination and the mindset it takes to be successful. Genny was born with one hand and can olympic lift more than majority of women her age and many half her age. In todays episode we dive into Genny's mindset of what it takes to show up and train at a high level every day and its parallels to life. We discuss CrossFits recent addition of an adaptive division and her desire to compete at the CrossFit games. Go follow Genny on instagram @itsgenny and be super inspired

Nick Carrier owns Best You a company he built with the sole intention of helping you become better. He has an incredible desire to serve and empower his clients especially when it comes to setting goals. He has helped clients lose weight, become more consistent with their workout program, and just be an overall better human In today's episode we talk about practical steps you can take to actually reach your fitness goals and how to build in your own accountability. Check out Nick's Podcast Best You and follow him on social media @carrier_bestyou

Shoulder pain is the most common injury I see in the clinic. They can be tricky to treat and super frustrating when you can't be as active as you like. In todays episode we talk about how to be active during a shoulder injury and why Rest is literally be worst possible thing you can do for it. If you have questions or want other topics give us a follow on instagram @momentumsports_pt

Changing up the format a bit to start 2021. We are diving into an episode in which I dive into the 3 things you probably aren't doing for recovery. If you are constantly injured and dealing with some training injury you should check out this episode.

On today's episode we hung out with Diane and Eddie of Title Boxing Club. Diane and Eddie both have a passion for fitness which prompted them to open middle Tennessee's first Title Boxing Club. Diane also suffered an hip injury which required her hip to be replaced. Kick boxing was her outlet at the time and this also prompted them to open a club. In todays episode we talk about how special their community is and the benefits of boxing including how to train with an injury. They go above and beyond to make sure they serve their community well and help foster personal grown and create a place of belonging. Go Give them a follow @titlecoolsprings or online at titleboxingclub.com

Today we are changing it up a bit. We decided to do a joint podcast with another local podcast called the Caffeinated & Confident Podcast. It is both of our missions to keep Nashville healthy and help prevent diseases and help bring quality education to break myths and keep folks moving. In todays episode we talk about the importance of moving more at home during quarantine, warm ups, recovery, and so much more. Go check out the Caffeinated and Confident Podcast on every where you get your episodes and on instagram @caffcon

Chadwicks Fitness and Performance Training is a massive 20,000 square foot facility where sport performance and custom personal training is done best. On todays Episode we have Joshua Costella and Bill Castor to outline the story of how Chadwicks got started and how they each have come to be the trainers they are today. Chadwicks is home to a a multitude of trainers with advanced certifications and a recovery room in which their trainers can test for movement faults and mobility limitations to help customize training and tackle their limitations. In todays episode, we talk about the importance of continued education and how training and rehab are no longer simply based on conjecture or just putting exercises together. We also discuss the importance of recovery and the importance of evaluating clients to create custom plans for their best outcome. Check out Chadwicks on instagram @chadwicksfitness and online at chadwicksfitness.com

Jeff Black owns Iron House Strength and Conditioning in hermitage. Jeff has created an incredible community where everyone from powerlifters, to functional fitness seekers, to bodybuilders all gather under 1 roof to achieve their goals. Jeff has developed an incredible staff of trainers that help their clients achieve lofty weight loss and other fitness/nutrition goals. Jeff has an incredible desire to grow and continue to develop his skills so that his clients can achieve their best results. In todays episode we talk about how stress and hormones can cause you to deposit unwanted body fat and how it can completely derail your plan to lose weight or build strength. We also talk about how stress can wreck havoc into your body's ability to recover. Go check out ironhouse online at ironhouse615.com or on instagram @ironhouseconditioning

Danielle LIvak is an expert at creating life change for individuals through exercise and nutrition guidance. Danielle is a specialists at creating individual workout and nutrition plans that help busy professionals reach their ultimate goals. She has helped many clients over the several years take back their lives and achieve the goals they have always had. In todays episode we talk about why diets often dont work as well as why significant calorie restriction and endless cardio doesnt work. We also talk about how to accomplish your goals when your living a busy life and dont seem to have the time. You can learn more about Danielle and how to begin accomplishing your goals by heading over to bethechangefit.com or check out her instagram for more great tips @danielle_livak

Caleb Gregory- Created and started Crossfit East Nashville with the idea to create a community and a gym that is different that most other Crossfit Gyms. He has grown Crossfit East Nashville to be a premier gym in Nashville that focuses on making better athletes not just running them into the ground. In today's episode we talk about longevity in Crossfit and how to improve that. We also talk about how to cut down on injuries, listening to your body, and how not to set your self up for recurrent aches and pains. We also discuss the power and the lost art of breathing and how that can improve aerobic performance as well as reduce stress and calm down the nervous system. Go hang out and workout with CFEN and check them out online at Crossfiteastnashville.com or on instagram @crossfiteastnashville

Barbell Voodoo comes from a humble beginning. What began as an idea to create more shirts for his local box. Roy and Jeremy quickly sold out and this lead to them selling more at a local comp. What went from a hobby side hustle has turned into an international clothing brand creating great quality products and some of the funniest shirts around. Roy and Jeremy both have a big heart. In today's episode we discuss how they have given back to the Crossfit community especially during the pandemic and even giving back after the tornados here in Nashville. Check them out at barbell-voodoo.myshopify.com or on social media @barbellvoodoo

Matthew Miner owns and operates Massage by Matthew. He has been voted best of the best massage therapist by Nashville Fit Magazine for the last two years. He offers a variety of massage types and is always looking to help get to the bottom of why you have pain and tightness. In todays episode we talk about what massage actually is used for and the use of cupping. We also discuss the various types of massage from relaxation to corrective therapeutic massage. to book an appointment or to find our more on instagram @massage.by.matthew or online at massagebymatthew.com

Rob Vassels Is the co owner of Crossfit West Nashville. From personal training and considerable self exploration Rob was given the opportunity to buy into CrossFit West Nashville. In todays episode we discuss their programming that allows for literally everyone of all ages to complete. From the local competitor to the older adults and everyone in between. CFWN also does a great job of programming accessory work and we discuss why that is so important. We also discuss how Crossfit programming is more than just leaving you on the ground absolutely smoked. Theres an alternate means that can promote strength and quality movements as well. Go give them a follow on instagram @crossfitwestnashville or crossfitwestnashville.com

Dr. Brandon Reed is a local chiropractor that does chiropractic the right way. He has spent expansive hours going to continuing education courses to give his patients whats best. He never simply adjusts you and sends you out the door but rather he focuses heavily on teaching patients to move better and keep them out of pain. In today's episode we discuss what the heck chiropractic care even is and what it is doing. Is it putting something in place? is it cracking your spine? what exactly is happening? We also discuss what is a good provider versus a bad provider and how you as a patient can determine this. You can find Dr. Brandon Reed at Spine Sport Nashville on instagram @spinesportnash and online at spinesportrehabilitation.com

Train 615 has recently rebranded from Bellevue Fit Body boot camp so that owners Elizabeth and Gavin could best serve their community. In todays episode we talk about their rebrand and why is was important to allow them to best serve their communuty. We talk about some of the incredible success stories that they have had including someone who has lost nearly 100lbs as well as some of the unique exercises that Gavin fits in so that you never do the same workout twice. Give them a follow on instagram at train_615 or https://www.train615.com/

Dani D Fitness just celebrated her 3rd birthday. She continues to serve clients and local business with personal training services, move fit pop ups, and much more. She continues to remove the shame that others feel about their bodies using body positivity and teaching each of her clients to love who they are. Be sure to give her a follow on instagram at danidfitness1 or danidfitness.com