The Rhody Strength Podcast

#100: Stride Soles: Dr. Zac Cartun, MDHad a great time chatting with Dr. Zac about the Stride Sole product. Stride soles is an orthotic insert that is fully custom made, using the 3D recognition technology that your smart phone already has built into it. One of my favorite benefits of stride includes the materials used and the design of the orthotics.  They aim to be an "active" orthotic- which helps the foot muscles strengthen over time... with the goal of eventually "growing-out" of it, and no longer needing the orthotic.  Very similar to the same principles that make barefoot shoes a great option for many people. This concept really fascinates me and I personally have tried and loved their product. Guest: Check them out at https://stridesoles.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stride__soles/ Host:Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dptGive Strength and Sport Physical Therapy a Follow: @strengthandsport Now Streaming full video version on Spotify & Youtube. Audio only version on Apple Podcasts.Only on the Rhody Strength podcast. @rhodystrengthpodcast

Had an truly incredile experience at the Float RI center- both during the 60 min float, and then afterwards hangin out and chatting with Lindy & Scott!I think this will be a really cool episode for people. We talk about all things related to Float Tanks including benefits (physical , mental, spiritual) , safety, maintenance, and what to expect your first time. These guys run a great float tank buisness and you need to check them out!Follow Them: @float_ri https://www.instagram.com/float_ri/Host:Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Give Strength and Sport Physical Therapy a Follow: @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Now Streaming full video version on Spotify & Youtube. Audio only version on Apple Podcasts.Only on the Rhody Strength podcast. @rhodystrengthpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/

Had a great time sitting down with Beth and talking about her journey with competition and gym ownership. Beth and her co-owner have built an awesome community at Diamond Hill CrossFit and have a ton of experience and knowledge to share!Hope you enjoy this episode. Check out Diamond Hill CrossFit at https://www.diamondhillcrossfit.com/ Follow Beth : @blico24 https://www.instagram.com/blico24/ Host: Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/Give Strength and Sport Physical Therapy a Follow: @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Now Streaming full video version on Spotify & Youtube. Audio only version on Apple Podcasts. Only on the Rhody Strength podcast. @rhodystrengthpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/

Great convo sitting down and talking shop with Cam.  Cam shares some incredible insights on the Northeast Crossfit competition landscape, why people should do try a comps, and what differentiates the good from the great comps.  A great speaker! And a fun listen. Cam: The New England CrossFit MCL2 Coach & Manager @sparkfitnessma & @andovercrossfit Individual Programming/ Remote CoachComp Resume: @wodapalooza Miami, FL @invictusbostoninvitational Boston, MA @metconrush Hagerstown, MD @asburyparksummergames Asbury Park, NJ @amoskeagclassic Bedford, NH @crossfitexp: Partner Palooza  CrossFit EXP: Leominster, MA  @andovercrossfit 's Fight the Darkness: Andover, MA @atlanticcoastclassic Daytona, FL @fightforthefittest Brentwood, NY @northeasternclassic Meadowlands, NJ @theport_nh 's  Partner Throwdown: Portsmouth, NH @crossfitsouthie's Southie Showdown: Boston, MA @crossfitrbp 's Comp for a Cause Everett, MAAlso coming up: @thevitruviangames  Easy Rutherford, NJ@battlebythebay_ Atlantic Highlands, NJ @andovercrossfit 's Spring Break Competition: Andover, MA

**Apologies for the last 10 min of audio!!**Had a great time with the President of New England Weightlifting & 7x National Champ Travis Cooper.Give him a follow at :@traviscooper77kg @tsunamiweightliftingsystem@newengland_weightlifting @theweightliftingscoopWe talk about his backstory/ how he got into weightlifting.We talk about the current state of Rhode Island weightlifting.We talk about the current state of USA weightlifting & Olympic weightlifting at a world view.Hope you guys enjoy!Host:Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dptGive Rhody Strength Podcast a follow: @rhodystrengthpodcastGive Strength and Sport Physical Therapy a Follow: @strengthandsportNow Streaming full video version on Spotify & Youtube. Audio only version on Apple Podcasts. Only on the Rhody Strength podcast. #rhodeisland

Had a great time sitting down with Ginny and learning about all things hormones: Including perimenopause, menopause, andropause (the male menopause), common myths & different types of treatments (HRT) to help people achieve optimal levels of hormones, sexual wellness, skin care & weight loss.  Ginny is an Obstetrician/ Gynecologist (OBGYN).  Go check her out at "The Nook" at Stalise in Clocktower Square in Portsmouth RI.  Check out her website: https://7thmoonmenopausesolutions.com/ Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7thmoonmenopausesolutions/ Follow her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7thMoonMenopauseSolutions Host:  Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt Give Rhody Strength Podcast a follow: @rhodystrengthpodcast Give Strength and Sport Physical Therapy a Follow: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/?hl=en Now Streaming full video version on Spotify & Youtube.  Audio only version on Apple Podcasts. Only on the Rhody Strength podcast.  #rhodeisland 

Had a great time getting put through a fun & effective workout, and then podcasting with Anthony over at Island Athletics. Anthony is crushing it when it comes to providing a high quality strength and conditioning service for youth, high school, college and pro athletes. Give Anthony a follow : @anthonytingley https://www.instagram.com/anthonytingley/ Give Island Athletics a follow: @island_athletics https://www.instagram.com/island__athletics/?hl=en Check out their Website: https://islandathletics401.com/ Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/?hl=en Give Rhody Strength Podcast a follow: @rhodystrengthpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/?hl=en

Another great episode with Paul where we recap the ups, the downs and the aftermath of his Trans-con run. His run was 3000 miles (LA to NYC) in 52 days. That's around 57 miles per day average (AKA more than 2 marathons per day). He joins a very few select group of humans (estimates around 400 people) that have ever completed this feat. Follow Paul : https://www.instagram.com/pauijohnson/?hl=en Follow Paul's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@pauijohnson/videos Follow Rhody Strength Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/ Follow Strength and Sport PT https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Follow Matt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ See the Video Version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CY63vBPwF4&ab_channel=Strength%26Sport

Had a great time both taking class AND podcasting afterwards with Bristol. We talk about the ins & outs of how Jala Yoga was started, the classes offered and we dig deep into the foundational concepts & principles of yoga. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Jala: @jala.yoga.art https://www.instagram.com/jala.yoga.art/ Follow Bristol: @bristolc16 https://www.instagram.com/bristolc16/?hl=en Follow Rhody Strength Podcast: @rhodystrengthpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/ Follow Strength and Sport: @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt

Great time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Rhode Island State Clinic where we were able to get a brief moment with many of the presenters! We got to sit down and quickly chat with: - Anthony Paiva (Strength Coach at Brown university) - Trent Bassingthwaite (Hawkins Dynamics) - David Ornstein (Physical Therapist and PHD Candidate at URI) - Meghan Collins (Strength Coach at Quinnipiac) - Tim Dileo (Sports Dietitian for UCONN) - Cameron Josse (Strength Coach at Auburn) This was a new style for us, and was really fun to do! Would love to do more of these style of episodes in the future. Hope you guys enjoy!

Had a great time talking with Josh Gibson- an expert in his field and an absolute savant in all things olympic weightlifting. We do a deep dive into some programming, technique and general questions regarding the sport of olympic weightlifting with co-host Jarred Smith of Rhode Island Performance barbell club. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Josh: @josh_philwl https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/ Follow Philosophical Weightlifting: @philosophicalweightlifting https://www.instagram.com/philosophicalweightlifting/ Follow Weightlifting AI: @weightlifting.ai https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting.ai/ Follow the Coach's Logic Podcast & Instagram: @coachlogik https://www.instagram.com/coachlogik/ Follow Team Aita: @team_aita https://www.instagram.com/team_aita/ Follow Jarred: @jarredshmitt https://www.instagram.com/jarredshmitt/ Follow Rhode Island Performance: @rhodeislandperformance https://www.instagram.com/rhodeislandperformance/ Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow Strength and Sport Physical Therapy: @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

GREAT episode with the weightlifting/ powerlifting coaching legend himself....Max Aita. Co-hosted with Rhode Island Performance Weightlifting coach...Jarred Smith. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Max: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/?hl=en Follow Weightlifting AI: https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting.ai/ Follow Max's Gym: https://www.instagram.com/team_aita/ Follow the Coach's Logic Podcast & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachlogik/ Follow Jarred: https://www.instagram.com/jarredshmitt/ Follow Rhode Island Performance: https://www.instagram.com/rhodeislandperformance/ Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow Strength and Sport Physical Therapy: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

Great time hanging out with and chatting with Ray & Jen, co-owners of CrossFit 401. We chat about the 10-year history that led to the creation of the gym. We chat about the origins of CrossFit in general in Rhode Island. We chat about the foundational concepts of how Crossfit helps people improve their fitness. We chat about the Move to Heal program that they help run at the gym, which helps people struggling with addiction & that are in recovery. Sorry my microphone audio quality was a bit off for this one! Follow Ray: @ray_fleser https://www.instagram.com/ray_fleser/ Follow Jen: @jenniferjasper11 https://www.instagram.com/jenniferjasper11/ Follow CF 401: @thecrossfit401 https://www.instagram.com/thecrossfit401/ Follow Strength and Sport: @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/

Dave is a repeat guest! Way back to episode #5. He is a swim coach at Hockomock YMCA with the Hay Lightning (A team he also swam for when he was a youth). He swam competitively at Old Dominion University. He also coaches CrossFit and has a highly specialized knowledge in strength and conditioning. In this episode we talk about all things swimming, even down to specific drills. Dave personally helped coach and train me to perform at the Frogman swim last year, Iron man 70.3 this year, and 2.4 waterman eco challenge this year. Hope you enjoy this episode!

Had a great time with Steve before the podcast working out with "The Delta Force" at CF Peacedale. The Delta Force is a group of local youths committed to waking up EARLY and getting their workout in with their coaches Steve & Tom leading the way. They have made an impact in the community in more ways than one...including being a motivational force for others! Steve also has a background with Coaching Football at the collegiate level, including working with the Quarterbacks at URI. Afterwards we had a great podcast talking about all things youth strength and conditioning, fitness, mindset and more. This was a really fun morning and a great episode. hope you all enjoy!

#85 Bern Prince: 2024 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-Show We had a great time chatting with Bern in anticipation of this years competition. Tune in! Either live or in person. Details below: Event Details: Event: Invictus Boston Invitational Date: June 22nd 7am-7pm  Divisions: Elite, RX, Masters Place: Crossfit One Nation, Needham MA Link to Watch Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/MNZDXAJvEYE?si=ZiYJpdJQMVv8cBGu  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invictusbostoninvitational/ Summary:"The Invictus Boston Invitational is in its 5th season of competition. The Invitational is a competition hosted by Bern K. Prince of Invictus Boston. The concept of the Invitational is to display how fitness can create a community of individuals that all cultures, backgrounds, and ages can gather and celebrate the sport of Crossfit. This year the Invitational has created a book club.The theme “Book Club'' is intended to allow every competitor to write their own story. Playing off of some classic novels, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Shining, inspired names for the qualifier workouts, which are as impactful to the mind and body as the novels are. Every competitor's journey brings along a story as to what brought them to the Invitational. While testing who the fittest on the floor is, the intention is that these competitors can read their story to the community.Crossfit has saved many lives. It has created relationships, friendships, and athletes of a unique caliber. While at the Invitational, walk in with the mindset that every athlete, spectator, photographer all all gathered together to celebrate the same passion for the sport of Crossfit. Write your own story, while uplifting others to write theirs.Written by: @samgarciia18 

Had a great time with ZEOLI (Christine Middleton), over at Ocean State CrossFit. We set up shop with the mobile podcast studio in their new RI Body Restoration area, fully equipped with a frigid cold ice bath & a piping hot traditional sauna. We talk about CrossFit, Ocean State Gym, Competitions, and more. 3xCFGames (Now 4! with team Surge)

#83 Dr. Mariah Lombard, DPT: CF Southie & Refined Performance PT

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Awesome episode with Dave. We talk all things programming, periodization, coaching, strength and conditioning across different sports and well as about his new E-book on “Imposter Syndrome”. This is a great podcast with a really good take home message that applies not only to coaches/ trainers, but across all trades & fields. Hope you enjoy. Imposter Coach: * https://www.impostercoach.com/ * Instagram: @davecdowney * Brown Strength: @Brownu_strength Host: * Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt * Follow SSPT: @strengthandsportpt #strengthandconditioning #brownuniversity

#80: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition (Part 2) Another great episode with Colby! The first one was so good, of course we had to run it back for round 2. This one is also packed full of tactical nutrition content that you can immediately take and use. Hope you guys enjoy! Colby: * Registered Dietician * Chef * Certified Personal Trainer Business: * Owner of Triad Performance & Nutrition, LLC https://triadperfnutrition.com/  * Specializes in Current & Former Female Athlete * Follow Colby @colby_chef.dietitian.trainer Host: * Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt * Follow SSPT: @strengthandsportpt #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running  #pt #nutrition #RD #dietician

Great Epsiode with Colby! So great.. we had to run it back for round 2 (Stick around next week for that). We talk all things nutrition- from myths to habits to biggest hurdles that people have. This was a fun one. Hope you guys enjoy!

* Had a great time chatting with John on all things Fitness, Strength Training for Martial Arts, Strength Training, Programming, & Competition.  * This was an action packed episode.  Hope you guys enjoy! Guest:    Follow John on Instagram: @roninstrength  https://www.instagram.com/roninstrength/?hl=en  Check out John's Newsletter: https://instagram.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=614cd69b94fff02e3171f4519&id=fae405926b  Host: Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt   Follow SSPT: @strengthandsport   #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning  #pt #rhodeisland 

Had a great time chatting with Dr. Michael Edward's on all things Golf, Physical therapy, Insurance and the benefits of being an out-of-network (cash-based) provider. This was a really fun episode to record.  I hope you enjoy! Guest:  - Follow Michael on Instagram: @shoregolfperformance https://www.instagram.com/shoregolfperformance/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D  - Website: https://www.shoregolfperformance.com/  Host: - Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ - Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

Fight For the Fittest #76: Fight For The Fittest: Sam & Kelly Krivit Had a great time chatting with Sam & Kelly about their CF Competition: Fight for the Fittest.  They have a very cool & unique backstory and they run an outstanding competition.  The details:  “This is the premier off season event in the northeast for teams of 4 (MMFF) Sept 28-29 (2 day event) Brentwood NY (Suffolk credit union area)(long island) Elite RX & Scaled Divisions Guest:  https://www.instagram.com/santolifts/ @fightforthefittest https://www.instagram.com/fightforthefittest/?hl=en Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Guest:  Website: https://www.fftfcompetitions.com/about

It's CF Open Season! This was a fun one. We break down the workouts from 2023, and make some predictions on 2024. Matt Early @mattearly37 - Predicts 15.5 will be a repeat Matt Sweeney @mattsweeney.dpt - Predicts 19.1 will be a repeat Tim @timferraro1 - Predicts Pat Vellner will win - Predicts Justin Medeiros wil come in 3-4th - Predicts Brent Fikowski will come in 9th Follow Strength and Sport PT: @strengthandsport

Had a great time getting Santo back on the mic over at our RISE strength podcast studio. We caught up on training, college, & nutrition. This was a really fun episode & I hope you guys enjoy. Resume: 6x National Champ All American Title- Weightlifting 4x Team USA Weightlifter Jr Pan AMs Medalist 96 kg weight class East Coast Gold WL Team Was just accepted into the masters program at Boston University for Nutrition Big Lifts Snatch: 155 kilos (341 lbs) C&J - 190 Clean & Jerk (418 lbs) Guest:  https://www.instagram.com/santolifts/ @santolifts Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@santolifts?lang=en @santolifts Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running  #pt #rhodeisland #providence #speed #agility #football

Had a great time hangin out & talking with Kate at the BullfrogFit Podcast Studio. We talk all things nutrition: from the psychology of it... to the actual daily habits needed for success. Hope you enjoy! Guest:  Follow Kate/ WellFed Nutrition at :https://www.instagram.com/thewellfed.project/ @thewellfed.project Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running #pt #rhodeisland #providence #nutrition

Great episode with Paul in person, over at the BullfrogFit Studio in Portsmouth Rhode Island. We discuss his goal to RUN ACROSS AMERICA- 3,000 miles starting March 1st, starting in LA, going to NYC. (The transcontinental run). The goal is 40 days- running an average of 75 miles per day. Paul is active duty Navy- currently stationed in Newport RI. This attempt is part of a greater mission to bring awareness and donations for mental health & a goal of raising 1 million for Team RWB. We discuss his training, nutrition, hydration, instagram trolls, weightlifting, gear, and more. Really fun episode. Hope you guys enjoy! Guest: Follow: Paul at @pauijohnson https://www.instagram.com/pauijohnson/?hl=en Support/ Learn/ Donate at: www.pauljohnson.run Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #running #UTMB #ultramarathon #transcontinental #marathon

Had a great time chatting with Adriana Ferns regarding her most recent book: Fitness to Freedom. Her personal story on how she went from being out of shape & incarcerated, to a successful personal trainer & member of society. This is an incredible story of overcoming obstacles, but also a great self-help book for women who are currently incarcerated.  Adriana also co-runs a successful yoga mat & apparel company https://www.instagram.com/soulfriendyoga/ @soulfriendyoga You can also reach out to her for personal training at https://totalfitnessclubs.com/trainer/adriana-ferns-certified-personal-trainer/  Adriana holds certifications from N.C.S.F , TRX, RYT200, MOVNAT L1 & MOVNAT L2 Get the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48i2ReM  Get the book locally at Ink Fish Books in Warren: https://www.inkfishbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/inkfishbooks/ @inkfishbooks Hope you enjoy! Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #running #movNat #yoga

Had a great time chatting with Kevin Davis, owner of Anchor Fitness Gym in Middletown RI Before the podcast Kevin brought me through a super fun workout, and was able to coach me through pulling a personal best- 500 lb elevated trap bar deadlift. In this episode we dive into all things fitness, nutrition, and recovery. I had a blast with this one. Hope you guys enjoy. Guest: Follow Kevin/ Anchor Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/anchorkd/ Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running #pt #rhodeisland #providence #speed #agility #football

Had a great time chatting with Alex Cortellessa, owner of AC SC Gym (299 Knight Street, Providence Rhode Island). Alex is going some really cool training with youth, high school & collegiate athletes and he is a true student of the game. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Guest: Follow his gym: https://www.instagram.com/acsc_gym/ Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexcortellessa/ Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

We had a great time hanging out & chopping it up with Ross over at the BullFrogFit Performance Studio. We talk about all things Stone Nobles including the formation of the band, the shows and the music. We also dive into the role that fitness plays into having a incredible stage presence as a rock and roll artist. . A really fun podcast. Hope you guys enjoy. Guest: Ross Regin Follow Ross on Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@rossmagliocco?lang=en Follow The Stone Nobles on IG https://www.instagram.com/stonenobles/ Follow Ross on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/realrossreign/ Check out the Stone Nobles website: https://www.stonenobles.com/ Host: Dr. Matt Sweeney Follow SSPT on IG: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/?hl=en Follow Matt on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@StrengthandSport Check out Strength and Sport PT website: https://www.strengthandsportpt.com/

Roger is a fellow out-of-network PT who is absolutely crushing it up in West Springfield, MA. I had an awesome time chatting with Doc Rog from MOVE Athletics. We chat about the benefits of one on one care, not having to deal with the restrictions of insurance companies, and how that translates into our patients healing Better & Faster. We also talk about the benefits of “Pre-hab” & “Post-hab” to keep people feeling strong and functional long term.  We also get into a really cool discussion about human optimization from a hormone/ testosterone standpoint.  Check out MOVE Athletics:  https://www.moveathleticspt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/moveathleticspt/ @moveathleticspt https://www.instagram.com/doc.rog/?hl=en @doc.rog Check out Strength and Sport PT: https://www.strengthandsportpt.com/ https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

We had an really fun time chatting and hanging out with the crew over at R.I.P. You can tell that these guys are a tight knit team that lives, laughs and lifts together. We talk about the sport of weightlifting, what it's like being a part of a weightlifting club, and we got to learn a little bit more about each of the athletes. Hope you enjoy! Rhode Island Performance https://www.instagram.com/rhodeislandperformance/ Film & Audio Production: https://www.instagram.com/lost_art_photography/ https://www.instagram.com/newport_home_and_drone/ Featured Athletes: Jonathan Tactical https://instagram.com/jonney_tactical Dr. Jarred Smith https://instagram.com/jarredshmitt Zachariah Rollins https://instagram.com/captain_zachariah_rollins Lauryn Nutter https://instagram.com/laurynnwithay Christa Lawrence https://instagram.com/christalarence Ava Giorgi https://instagram.com/avagiorgi06 Dan Perry https://instagram.com/dan_perry536 Pierceson Brown https://instagram.com/piercesonbrown Emerson Ava https://instagram.com/emerson.ava

The first episode on the "Punching Up" Series with my Co-Host Josh Sellers . First off- sorry about the wait on this episode! It's been a busy few months between my wedding, honeymoon, and all the planning that goes into it! Really excited to bring this episode to you all. Making my local community healthier and stronger is a large part of the inspiration behind why I started this podcast. This episode was a big milestone for us. Change starts with conversations, and we think this was a great one! We talk to Enrique RI State Representative (Providence HD-9) and Miguel Sanchez, Providence City Council (Ward 6). In this convo we get to learn more about the people running our local government, what they are doing for the doing for the local community in Providence, and what challenges they are "punching up" against. Josh & I also have a special interest in how we can make Rhode Island a stronger and healthier community, which we also discuss. I also want to thank Chris at Newport Home & Drone / Lost Art Photography for putting together an incredible episode (video/ audio/ production). Hope you enjoy! Enrique Sanchez: @enriquesanchezforri https://www.instagram.com/enriquesanchezforri/ Miguel Sanchez: @miguelsanchezpvd https://www.instagram.com/miguelsanchezpvd/ Josh (co-host): @j.sellers81 https://www.instagram.com/j.sellers81/ Matt (host): @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Chris (Videographer): @lost_art_photography https://www.instagram.com/lost_art_photography/ @newport_home_and_drone@https://www.instagram.com/newport_home_and_drone/ Location: @glovesupgunsdown_ri https://www.instagram.com/glovesupgunsdown_ri/ Also Shout out to Valencia Clothing LLC @valencia_llc https://www.instagram.com/valencia_llc/?hl=en

I had a great conversation getting to meet with and chat with Andres. Andres is a true lover of sport. He started his journey with wrestling & soccer, and quickly became fascinated with BJJ, CrossFit and then the sport of weightlifting. Andres is now a brown belt in BJJ, and a USAW National level coach. Andres recently moved to New Hampshire and is excited to take his talents from Miami to New England! Give Andres a follow at: @aaleman305 https://www.instagram.com/aaleman305/ Thank you to our sponsors! Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Had a great time chatting with Parsa among a variety of different topics including business, fitness, tennis & mindset. Parsa is very intelligent & a really well-spoken guy, and I learned a ton from him during this podcast. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow him on IG: @the_real_parsa https://www.instagram.com/the_real_parsa/?hl=en Follow on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parsa-raissi-mba-55058b177/

Had a great time chatting it up with Tommy Long in the BullfrogFit Studio. We talk about making the jump from alcohol into fitness. What talk about it takes to stay focused and motivated to keep going to the gym. We walk about the struggles & successes with diet & nutrition. This is a great episode that I think everyone can take something away from. Thank you Tommy!

The 2023 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-show is here! With Bern Prince: CrossFit Coach at Invictus Boston & Founder + Organizer of the IBI. Out first live in house with a studio audience + live stream podcast. We couldn't have asked for a better crew to do it with. In this episode we are talking about "Season 4" of the Boston Invictus Invitational. We talk about the workouts. We break down & analyze the "stars" (athletes) this year. We discuss what's different, new & improved for this year. We also discuss what hasn't changed, including the mission: championing inclusivity & diversity in the sport of CrossFit. Big thank you to Chris Ambrosini over at Newport Home & Drone // Lost Art Photography for the Video/ Audio Production, Drone Footage// Post Production. Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

We had a great time sitting down with Hudson & Rupert. We discuss pushing peak fitness, with special regards to age. We discuss 1.) Nutrition, 2.) Recovery, 3.) Training, 4.) Mental Aspects. Hope you guys enjoy! Hudson Maynard https://www.instagram.com/fullspeedmaynard/ Athlete in his 50's performing at an elite level (55-59) Spartan DEKA STRONG 3rd Place Worldwide DEKA Mile 2nd Place - Worldwide 2x Iron Man Finisher CF Prowess 152th Worldwide in 2021 CF Open Online Qualifier (55-60) 200th Worldwide in 2022 CF Open Online Qualifier (55-60) Traveled with world on a wooden sailboat on a young age. Sailed for 6 years and visited 22 countries by the age he was 12.  Rupert Whiteley https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ Owner of Joro Protein A Rhode Island Company that makes a fantastic vegan protein powder. Rupert hand selected the ingredients with the help of a food scientist, making sure everything was non GMO, gluten free, allergen free with no added sugars. AKA no artificial junk. I drink it all the time, and it's one of the best tasting protein powders ive ever had. Rupert has been in the fitness space for a long time, including crossfit and functional related training at CF Prowess and CF Providence As always- thank you to our sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at www.phazesports.com Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with and picking the brain of Ryne Sullivan. Ryne has been working over at Training Think Tank since 2017, and was one of the original athletes under Max back in 2013. Ryne grew up playing soccer & baseball, was competitive at the regionals level of CrossFit in 2013/2014, and just qualified for and finished the Boston Marathon. Ryne has an incredible breadth of knowledge when it comes to programming for all different types of athletes. I really enjoyed talking shop with Ryan on this podcast. Enjoy! Give Ryne a follow at: https://www.instagram.com/ryne_sullivan_ttt/ Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at www.phazesports.com Follow them at @phazesportswellness Full Bio: Ryne Sullivan started working for TTT in 2017. Born in 1990, Ryne spent most of his high school and college years playing soccer and baseball, his specialty sport. Ryne discovered Crossfit after college. His coaching career was inspired by his concerns regarding the lack of strength and fitness conditioning and overall movement quality in the baseball community. Ryne has been training to quailify for the Boston Marathon for the past 2 years. This has given him the experience of going from a novice runner to a competitive runner while studying running technique and training principles. Through this exposure, Ryne has written running progressions for people completing their first road race in addition to the running for elite athletes inside of the TTT community Ryne's current clients include CrossFit competitors, marathon runners, baseball players, bodybuilders and general wellness clients. Ryne and his dog Wrigley maintain and keep a close watch on all things Crossfit, football, baseball and soccer. Ryne is working and training at TTT HQ

Our Game Day RX Series Returns! With Brandon Amo. Had a great time chatting with Brandon Amo over at our CrossFit Providence Studio. Brandon competed as a URI athlete in weight throw & hammer throw. Also competed in T&F at Hendricken. Brandon is currently coaching throwers at Harvard University as well as high school, youth & college athletes at his club @riseathletics Records:  URI Track & Field- URI Hammer Throw(outdoor): PB: 61.34m  Weight Throw (indoor): PB: 19.31m  College Honors/ Awards: 2018 Outdoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Hammer) 2018 Indoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Weight Throw) 2017 Indoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Weight Throw) 2016 Indoor A-10 Runner Up (Weight Throw) Follow Brandon at  @HarvardThrows &  @riseathletics Video & Audio Production @newport_home_and_drone @lost_art_photography Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with and chatting with Dylon Grzenda over at the BullFrogFit Studio. Dylan is currently in grad school studying to an ATC. Dylon has really immersed himself in the health & fitness world. He played collegiate baseball at New Haven. He is a personal trainer. He coaches over at F45. He participates in the yearly "Squatober" and "Deadcember". And he writes very simple, effecting and creative programming for people including: "It's a Bad Day to Be a Bench" "JurASSic Park" "21 Pump Street" Hope you guys enjoy the convo! Follow Dylan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dylongrzenda?_t=8a7qAYNyP87&_r=1 Follow Dylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylongrzenda7/ Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had an awesome time chatting with Kelly about a variety of topics. We talk about his new book "Built to Move", his thoughts on manual therapy, PT's on instagram, CrossFit Health and more. Hope you guys enjoy as much as I did! Kelly's short bio: Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.  Guest: Kelly Starrett Instagram - @thereadystate - https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/?hl=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/ Twitter - @thereadystate - https://twitter.com/thereadystate?lang=en YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA  Host: Matt Sweeney: Instagram - @mattsweeney.dpt - https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Instagram - @strengthandsport - https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ Website: www.strengthandsportpt.com Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness Kelly's full Bio: Kelly Starrett, DPT 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. 

We are very grateful to have Kelsey Kiel join us on the show. Kelsey is a fun person to be around and a great person to hang out & chat with. We talk about her experience in CrossFit when she first started & at the professional level. We talk about how her recent training has been going. We talk about different types of nutrition for different clients & athletes. Accolades 4x Competed at the CF Games (Team)- 2022 (OBA), 2019 (Invictus), 2018 (Invictus), 2016(Parallax) Qualified for CF games indy in 2020 USA bob sled team Big Lifts Squat: 370 C&Jerk: 275 Snatch: 210 Deadlift: 385 Go follow Kelsey on IG: @kelskiel https://www.instagram.com/kelskiel/?hl=en Host: Dr. Matt Sweeney, DPT @mattsweeney.dpt @strengthandsport Cohost: Tim Ferraro @timferraro https://www.instagram.com/timferraro1/?hl=en Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with Keegan at the BullFrogFit Studio. We chatted about his classes at URI, scuba diving, personal training, and fitness. Great episode with a great guy. Hope you enjoy! Go follow Keegan on IG: @keegan_garvey https://www.instagram.com/keegan_garvey/ Host: Dr. Matt Sweeney, DPT @mattsweeney.dpt @strengthandsport Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time chopping it up with Josh. We talk fitness & all things CBD. We talk production & cultivating as well as the medical and performance aspects of it. Had a lot of fun with this episode. Hope you guys enjoy!

We had a great time podcasting with Dr. Amy West. We discuss her involvement with the CF Games Medical team, The Invictus Boston Invitational, Spaulding Rehab, and her medical training. We also get into the weeds with some of the FAQs surrounding Prp, hyaluronic acid and stem cells. It was a really fun episode for us. Hope you guys enjoy! Go follow Amy on IG: @amywestMD Check out her podcast: @docsinthebox Hosts: Dr. Matt, DPT  @StrengthandSport  & Jeff Arnold

Had a great time chatting with Adriana Ferns regarding her most recent book: Fitness to Freedom. Her personal story on how she went from being out of shape & incarcerated, to a successful personal trainer & member of society. This is an incredible story of overcoming obstacles, but also a great self-help book for women who are currently incarcerated.  Adriana also co-runs a successful yoga mat & apparel company https://www.instagram.com/soulfriendyoga/ @soulfriendyoga You can also reach out to her for personal training at https://totalfitnessclubs.com/trainer/adriana-ferns-certified-personal-trainer/  Adriana holds certifications from N.C.S.F , TRX, RYT200, MOVNAT L1 & MOVNAT L2 Get the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48i2ReM  Get the book locally at Ink Fish Books in Warren: https://www.inkfishbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/inkfishbooks/ @inkfishbooks Hope you enjoy! Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #running #movNat #yoga

Had a great time chatting with Kevin Davis, owner of Anchor Fitness Gym in Middletown RI Before the podcast Kevin brought me through a super fun workout, and was able to coach me through pulling a personal best- 500 lb elevated trap bar deadlift. In this episode we dive into all things fitness, nutrition, and recovery. I had a blast with this one. Hope you guys enjoy. Guest: Follow Kevin/ Anchor Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/anchorkd/ Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running #pt #rhodeisland #providence #speed #agility #football