Podcasts about equinox fitness clubs

          Frank Dolan is the owner and founder of Sports and Fitness Performance in Islip, NY and has been a sports performance coach since 2001. During that time, he has trained youth, high school, college, and professional athletes from the ranks of MLB, the NBA, and the NHL. In 2014, he was named to the Nike Training Network and is currently a NIKE Master Trainer as well as a presenter for Functional Movement Systems (FMS). Frank is currently an adjunct professor at Hofstra University and Suffolk County Community College. Over the course of his career he has also been a regular presenter for Equinox Fitness Clubs, The Baseball Factory, and the Nassau Boces Physical Education Consortium. Frank played one season of professional baseball in Italy following his college career and was also a high school Baseball Coach at Bay Shore High School in NY.   Links: http://www.coachfrankdolan.com Twitter/X: https://x.com/fdolan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachfrankdolan/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRvalFGGQitzlHRsocuJUyg

Having a strong money mindset is crucial for any entrepreneur aiming to build a thriving business. It's not just about crunching numbers—it's about developing the confidence to take control of your finances, align them with your goals, and create a sustainable path to growth. Without the right mindset, money can feel overwhelming or elusive, but with the right approach, it becomes a powerful tool for building your dream business and life. In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of money mindset with Lauren Schoenfeld, founder of Active Core Consulting. Lauren is a powerhouse in the health and wellness industry, providing entrepreneurs with fractional CFO services, bookkeeping expertise, and operational coaching to put their profit first and scale their dream businesses. A self-proclaimed numbers nerd and former athlete, Lauren brings a wealth of experience from her corporate tenure at PricewaterhouseCoopers, WeWork, and Equinox Fitness Clubs, where she spearheaded major growth initiatives and launched iconic ventures like Equinox Hotels and SoulCycle On-Demand. Lauren shares her journey from the corporate grind, which led to burnout and a chronic illness, to building her thriving business while prioritizing health and balance. Together, we explore how shifting your mindset about money can empower you to confidently take control of your finances, create a strategic profit-focused plan, and eliminate the hustle culture that traps so many entrepreneurs. Packed with actionable insights, Lauren delivers a must-listen for anyone looking to transform their relationship with money, develop financial confidence, and build a sustainable, thriving business without sacrificing their well-being.

Expertise and Experience aka More Sets and Reps in your Craft will ultimately create a high level of success.   In today's episode we had an in depth conversation with our friend Travis DeSisso around “Lessons Learned From Managing Over 1,000 Equinox Personal Trainers.”   Some of the key points Travis really hit on were the importance of acquiring skills in anything you are trying to master in life and we couldn't agree more with him on this.   Travis also talked about how being a competitive athlete led him to his work today and the skill set that carries over to everyday life.   Make sure you have your note pads or apps out and listen to the full episode.   Keep taking action, pursuing personal excellence, and impacting lives!   In This Episode, we discuss: His role as Vice President of Personal Training for all 100+ Equinox Fitness Clubs across the country His struggles with confidence and how he built it up What are the key skills PTs need to have success and stay in this game since certification organizations don't teach this Balancing his family with his ambitions  Travis's Bio: Travis DeSisso is a business leader, entrepreneur, board member, and athlete. Travis is currently the Vice President of Personal Training with Equinox. He has been with Equinox since 2009 where he began as a Personal Training Manager of one club and now oversees Personal Training operations for Equinox's 107 global locations.   Travis graduated from Harding University in 2006 with a degree in Exercise Science. While at Harding, in addition to being a McNair Scholar, he excelled on the football and track teams. Shortly following graduation, Travis played professional football and most of that time was with the Arkansas Twisters in the former Arena Football League.   When not pursuing his passion in fitness and business leadership, Travis enjoys farming with his wife Lauren and coaching his two boys Kynian and Lyncoln.   Follow Travis: Linked In:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-desisso-92034170/   Follow Us: Instagram YouTube   Attention: Icon Meals is offering 40% off your first order for Dynamic Lifestyle Podcast Listeners!   See all the delicious Meals and Goodies they have HERE  and use the Code: FITPROS when you checkout.   Attention Health & Fitness Coaches! Free Online Workshop:   Discover the groundbreaking “Business Building Blueprint” helping coaches who are stuck at $2-5k months build a Profitable & Sustainable Online Health & Fitness Business.    Without the complicated tech, fancy websites or hustle and grind…Watch HERE   Exclusive 50% Savings & 20 CEU's For ISSA Members & Show Listeners Only!   Blueprint to Recession-Proof Your Online Nutrition & Fitness Business To Earn $3,000 or More In The Next 12 Weeks…Learn More HERE  

This episode is a deep dive into the heart of modern fitness, led by one of its most influential figures. Joining me today is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Lavinia isn't just a pioneer in the fitness industry, she's a passionate advocate for a life that's healthier, more fulfilled, balanced, and brimming with joy. She's dedicated to helping others achieve these same goals, inspiring people to delve into self-awareness and embrace transformative journeys. With her belief in enjoying the journey and embracing the process, Lavinia has shaped not just her own life but the lives of countless others towards seeing, feeling, and living remarkable results.Today, you'll hear about how Lavinia's career in fitness and biohacking began with the birth of the modern fitness movement and Equinox as she shares challenges and triumphs of starting a fitness revolution in 1980s New York. You'll also learn about the unique ethos that set Equinox apart and how building a business with family shaped its upward trajectory.This conversation is threaded with insight into the life of an entrepreneur, the realities of being a CEO, and how Lavinia intuitively balanced her professional journey with motherhood. Lastly, you'll get a taste of Lavinia's wellness rituals, her philosophy as a lifelong learner, and her exciting new chapter with MOVEJOY, aimed at creating a more stress-free, joyous workout experience for everyone. (00:01:41) Laying the Foundation of Equinox(00:10:44) Finding the Joy of Movement(00:18:56) Advice for Women in Business(00:24:51) The Honest Cost of Being an Entrepreneur & CEO(00:32:14) Wellness Rituals & Being a Student of Life(00:44:47) Introducing Move Joy(00:55:27) Shifting the Why Behind MovementResourcesDave Asprey's NEW Book ‘Smarter Not Harder' is out now: https://daveasprey.com/books Website: movejoy.lifeInstagram: @laviniajoyLinkedIn: Lavinia ErricoThe Human Upgrade is produced by Crate Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Being a knowledgeable fitness professional is clearly important. Knowledge and intellect, while important, are not sufficient to be an effective fitness professional. Being effective means being able to use that knowledge to connect what you know, in a meaningful way, to the person that needs to know it. This is where emotional intelligence comes in.Our guest in episode #98, Bob Esquerre, has made a career out of blending this knowledge about fitness and exercise with emotional intelligence. In this conversation Bob will share those insights with you. In a day and age where knowledge is quite ubiquitous (particularly with the growth of AI technology), emotional intelligence may be the most important set of skills to possess. As we'll discuss in this conversation, as important as these skills are, they are often not taught and largely underemphasized in many academic settings, as well as certifications.This is a highly practical conversation. Bob will use his unique background, from both inside and outside of the fitness industry, to provide a master class on the importance of developing emotional intelligence skills. He'll provide several actionable steps fitness professionals can take to broaden their emotional intelligence to ensure they connect with their clients in a way that is both meaningful and drives positive health/fitness outcomes at the same time. Show Notes Page: https://www.wellnessparadoxpod.com/podcast/episode/98Our Guest: Bob Esquerre, MA, NSCA-CPT Bob Esquerre is both nationally and internationally recognized as a business planner, a leading educator and a programming specialist. Called a Trainer-of-Managers, a Trainer-of-Trainers and a “turn around” business specialist, Bob is an active participant in the global lecture circuit who advises club owners and fitness professionals about how to “make money!” He has served as Corporate Fitness Director for Equinox Fitness Clubs and Fitness Services Director for Northwest Athletic Clubs and Genesis Health Clubs. As the CEO of the Esquerre Fitness Group, Bob leads a consulting team of subject matter experts who provide business solutions to the fitness industry as it strategically “Pivots” away from traditional fitness services. In the Post-COVID environment, he is (1) embracing the health and wellness needs of the global population by focusing on (2) training industry Stakeholders (Club/Studio Owners, Club/Studio Managers, Fitness Professionals & Staff Members) by broadening their Emotional Intelligence Skills. His strategic business focus is on our “core” business: our Customers, both inside and outside our 4 walls. Follow us on social at the links below: https://www.facebook.com/wellnessparadox https://www.instagram.com/wellnessparadox/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wellness-paradox-podcast https://twitter.com/WellnessParadox

Dr. Sean Pastuch is a chiropractor who founded Active Life to create opportunities for people to live active, fulfilling lives. He recognized that the fitness industry is great for people who are already healthy, and the healthcare industry is great at helping people who are sick, but there is a huge group who live between healthy and sick. I invited Sean to join me on the podcast to talk about his approach to fitness, which he calls "practical fitness". He explains how to incorporate practical fitness into your current fitness routine and discusses the benefits of training for longevity and health, rather than for aesthetics.   The Cliff Notes Sean's career journey What is Active Life and how is different from what others in the fitness industry are doing? Practical fitness vs. functional fitness How to incorporate practical fitness into your life Training for longevity and health compared with training for aesthetics   About Sean Dr. Sean Pastuch founded Active Life as a solution to the problems he experienced over a decade and a half of clinical practice and personal training experience. Sean started his career at the very bottom of the fitness industry cleaning mirrors and organizing equipment at a privately owned bodybuilding gym and worked his way up to being a top performer for the world recognized Equinox Fitness Clubs. He went on to earn a doctorate of Chiropractic and spent almost ten years in clinical practice. He has put the skills he developed through his unique life experience to create an industry shifting system that evolves fitness to function as healthcare in an inspiring, profitable way. Active Life has helped over 100 boutique gyms to generate personal training revenues that exceed their entire group membership revenue in an industry where personal training did not even exist prior to Active Life's arrival. They have supported big box health clubs from pre launch to maturity, ensuring the personal training department was hired, developed, and incentivized in such a way that staff churn was negligible as was management burden. They have helped established big box health clubs to transform personal training departments from thorn in ownership's side to industry leading departments that lead to the owners of the gym speaking at international conferences on the value of personal training and how to build it. If you are looking for cultural change to the personal training department at your club to turn it into the pride of the gym, look no further than Dr. Sean and Active Life.   TO CONNECT WITH SEAN LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sean-pastuch-02ba88109 Instagram: @drseanpastuch Newsletter: https://emailwithdrsean.ck.page/getit   TO CONNECT WITH ME  On Instagram: www.instagram.com/andresayesta On TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/tLLoyS/ On Youtube www.youtube.com/c/andresayesta Podcast IG page: www.instagram.com/planos_nutrition On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/planosnutrition   FREE RESOURCES To download my Macro Counting Guide https://www.planosnutrition.co/free-macro-guide To download my Macro-Friendly Meal Planning Guide https://www.planosnutrition.co/freemealplanguide   TO JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY  Not Another Diet Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/notanotherdietcommunity   FOR NUTRITION COACHING Apply here at https://planosnutrition.com/application  

Julia Klim is the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Ventures at Equinox Group. Equinox Group is a high-growth collective of the world's most influential, experiential, and differentiated lifestyle brands that includes Equinox Fitness Clubs, Blink Fitness, Pure Yoga, SoulCycle, Equinox Hotels and Equinox Media. Equinox was built on the notion that fitness can empower a life well-lived and foster a strong community of high-performance individuals. What is the Connected Health and Fitness Summit, and its unique features? What is the Equinox Group doing to motivate their customers to increase their wellness? What is Web3 technology and how does Equinox use it to engage customers? Links: https://www.equinox.com/ https://modemethod.com/ ENTER CODE: ERIC15 for 15% discount Spren: https://www.spren.com/spren-vision Connected Health and Fitness I LOVE LMNT. If there is one person I trust with my nutrition and supplementation, it's Robb Wolf. LMNT is a tasty electrolyte drink mix with everything you need and nothing you don't. That means a science-backed electrolyte ratio – with none of the junk. No sugar. No coloring. No artificial ingredients. No gluten. No fillers. No BS. The benefits are numerous, but here's a few to wet your whistle... ​  Prevent and eliminate headaches, muscle cramps, fatigue, sleeplessness, and other common symptoms of electrolyte deficiency  Boost performance and recovery. Electrolytes facilitate hundreds of functions in the body, including the conduction of nerve impulses, hormonal regulation, nutrient absorption, and fluid balance  Support a low-carb lifestyle by preventing, mitigating, and eliminating the “low carb/keto flu”  Support healthy fasting. LMNT replaces electrolytes without breaking a fast ​ Personally, I'm a big fan of intermittent fasting and drinking LMNT daily during my fasting hours provides noticeable improvements in energy, focus, and gut function. Most of all, it helps me drink more water throughout the day and that's never a bad thing (it also mixes well in a cocktail, but you didn't hear that from me).   The Ultimate Plan tests up to 43 blood biomarkers—including glucose, cholesterol, cortisol, and hemoglobin—for a complete and holistic analysis of your health. Whether you want to improve athletic performance, extend longevity, or improve your overall wellness, this is your all-encompassing solution. ​ Your data tells the story of your health. Insidetracker goes beyond identifying generic, “clinically normal” ranges to unveil your body's unique, optimal biomarker zones. you'll discover where you're optimized and where there's room for improvement. ​ Insidetracker puts a nutritionist and personal trainer in your pocket with daily, data-driven recommendations. precise adjustments to your diet, exercise, and supplement intake can help you reach healthy biomarker zones and achieve your wellness goals. ​ What you'll get:  Blood test and analysis of 43 biomarkers  Personalized optimal biomarker zones  Action plan with nutrition, exercise, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations  Connect your Fitbit or Garmin fitness trackers via our iOS or Android app  Ability to upload third party blood test results  

In this episode, I talk with famed nutritionist Oz Garcia to discuss Covid, the immune system, and hypothyroidism. Oz recently released his most recent book, After Covid: Optimized Your Health in a Changing World.  Topics in this episode include: Covid infections Long covid  Why Long-Covid seems to be a significant issue, and why Why some people have severe reactions to covid and some almost none Signs and symptoms of long covid The connection with covid and hypothyroidism Strategies for recovering your health and more... Oz Garcia is recognized as a leading authority on age reversal and healthy aging. As “nutritionist to the stars” Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEOs.  His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging. Oz is the bestselling author of four books: The Food Cure for Kids, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance (HarperCollins). He has been voted best nutritionist by New York Magazine and is frequently called upon by some of the most respected names in medicine and news media for his up-to-the-minute views on nutrition and its role in aging and longevity. Oz has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Elle, Travel and Leisure, W Magazine, and The New York Times.  He has also made numerous network and cable television appearances including NBC's The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America on ABC, 20/20, 48 Hours, The View, The Doctors, Access Hollywood and Fox News. Oz has served as the head of health and nutritional services for Equinox Fitness Clubs worldwide, consultant to the East Coast Alliance of Trainers (where he has trained and worked with more than 10,000 trainers over the past 10 years), Nutrophy Inc., and the world renowned Life Extension Foundation.

In this episode Brenda and Julia are joined by founder and CEO of the Gina Paoloni Group, Gina Paoloni. Gina has over 20 years of experience in driving companies to achieve elite performance. Gina began her career in advertising sales eventually leading her to successfully pioneer and innovate a corporate membership platform in the fitness space that became recognized as the industry standard. She  was recruited as Vice President of membership sales for Equinox Fitness Clubs and has since held many other leadership positions in major companies. We get real and raw on: -Her journey from sales to CEO -Navigating doubt and uncertainty -The skills she gained from sales -Dealing with rejection -Strategic goal setting -Networking tips -Key components to being a good leader -Dealing with difficult bosses -Mentorship -Intergenerational collaboration between woman -The untethered entrepreneur summit ♡ Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rawring-twenties-podcast/id1494981855 ♡ Subscribe to RAWring Twenties on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIjQO1tys3_U-aaHYkHUuA Contact #R20 Squad! ♡Email: RAWringtwentiespodcast@gmail.com ♡Instagram: @rawringtwentiespodcast Host personal pages: ♡Brenda @balancewithbrenda, @officialbrendaa ♡Julia @Julia_tolchin

Niki Leondakis' original interview was Episode 19, which aired September 22, 2022. She shared best practices in creating a truly inclusive, psychologically safe healthy culture everywhere she goes. Join me as I unpack a particular theme in the conversation: Belonging and how to build it. *NOTE: the book Niki mentions in the original episode is Rosalyn Taylor O'Neale,  “7 Key 2 Success: Unlocking the Passion for Diversity”More about Niki Leondakis:Niki Leondakis is Chief Executive Officer at CorePower yoga, the largest yoga studio brand in the United States with over 200 studios. Throughout her career, Niki has worked to build and lead diverse and customer-centric teams in the hospitality and boutique fitness industries. She has more than 30 years of experience building lifestyle brands and creating award-winning workplace cultures that are driven by innovation and customer loyalty.before joining CorePower Yoga, Niki served as CEO of multiple companies including The Wolff Company, a real estate private equity firm, Equinox Fitness Clubs, as well as Two Roads Hospitality (sold to Hyatt Hotels) and Commune Hotels & Resorts.  Before Commune, she was President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants.Niki has received numerous industry awards and has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Women” by the San Francisco Business Times annually since 2002. A long-time passion, she also serves on the Board of Directors for Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.In her free time, Niki enjoys traveling and is an avid yoga practitioner, hiker, and runner.

Niki Leondakis is a tireless champion for empowering women and moving the needle on DEIB in every place she works. I had the pleasure of working with her in NY where she was the CEO of a Fortune 500 company. One of her many big impacts was galvanizing the core value of mutual respect and women's empowerment within the organization. She is a force of nature and consistently raises the level of discourse, consciousness and opportunity for women around her.   In this episode, Niki reveals specific  proven strategies and practices that are indispensable for any leader who wants to be effective in creating a culture fairness and equity. Sharpen your pencils, you're going to want to take notes.*NOTE: the book Niki mentions is Rosalyn Taylor O'Neale,  “7 Key 2 Success: Unlocking the Passion for Diversity”More about Niki Leondakis: Niki Leondakis is Chief Executive Officer at CorePower yoga, the largest yoga studio brand in the United States with over 200 studios. Throughout her career, Niki has worked to build and lead diverse and customer-centric teams in the hospitality and boutique fitness industries. She has more than 30 years of experience building lifestyle brands and creating award-winning workplace cultures that are driven by innovation and customer loyalty.before joining CorePower Yoga, Niki served as CEO of multiple companies including The Wolff Company, a real estate private equity firm, Equinox Fitness Clubs, as well as Two Roads Hospitality (sold to Hyatt Hotels) and Commune Hotels & Resorts.  Before Commune, she was President and Chief Operating Officer of Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants.Niki has received numerous industry awards and has been named one of the “100 Most Influential Women” by the San Francisco Business Times annually since 2002. A long-time passion, she also serves on the Board of Directors for Dress for Success, an international not-for-profit organization that empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.In her free time, Niki enjoys traveling and is an avid yoga practitioner, hiker, and runner.

Travis DeSisso is the Vice President of Personal Training for all 100+ Equinox Fitness Clubs across the country. In this episode, we discuss life growing up in small-town Missouri where he had to balance various issues at home with success in sports, a “failed” dream in football which led to a successful career in fitness, he and his wife living through the nightmare of having a baby at 24 weeks and all of the struggles associated, and how his industry had to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Today I am speaking with OZ Garcia on a different subject but an important one. We're talking C and long hauling and what you can do about it. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Supplement Stacks Nootropics Stem Cells Peptides Ozone Therapy Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Nutrition Oz Garcia is recognized as a leading authority on age reversal and healthy aging. As "nutritionist to the stars," Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEOs. His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging, coupled with more than 30-years of experience, has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging. Oz is the bestselling author of four books: The Food Cure for Kids, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance (HarperCollins). He has been voted best nutritionist by New York Magazine and is frequently called upon by some of the most respected names in medicine and news media for his up-to-the-minute views on nutrition and its role in aging and longevity. Oz has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Elle, Travel and Leisure, W Magazine, and The New York Times. He has also made numerous network and cable television appearances, including NBC's The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America on ABC, 20/20, 48 Hours, The View, The Doctors, Access Hollywood and Fox News. Oz has served as the head of health and nutritional services for Equinox Fitness Clubs worldwide, consultant to the East Coast Alliance of Trainers (where he has trained and worked with more than 10,000 trainers over the past ten years), Nutrophy Inc., and the world-renowned Life Extension Foundation. Oz has been involved in the research and development of some of the most powerful product formulations on the market. The OZ GARCIA brand is also responsible for OZ Longevity Pak, OZ Brain Enhancement Sticks and OZ Pure Arctic Oils. Learn more here: https://ozgarcia.com

Today's guest is Fitness and Boxing coach Andrew Woods. In this episode, the three of them go on a journey identify our core through fitness, mental health, and mind-body alignment.“Finding Your Atom” is the new podcast series by Amrita Sen, artist, designer, and producer, and Dinis Guarda, author, and founder of citiesabc and openbusinesscouncil. Amrita Sen and Dinis Guarda come together again, after the success of their previous podcast series “Music For” with another concept of recognising unique identifiers, and motivating the audiences with an increased mindfulness and self-awareness. The podcast is available on Dinis Guarda YouTube channel, and major podcast directories.#FindingYourAtom #AndrewWoods #FindingYourCoreAbout Andrew WoodsAndrew Woods has dedicated himself to the world of boxing, fitness, and healthcare through instructing, educating, and inspiring communities for over 10 years. He started his formal boxing training in the city of Watts, California at the Broadway Boxing Gym as a (ABA) American Boxing Association coach while continuing his education in World History & Kinesiology at Cal Polytechnic University Pomona. Andrew's achievements also include training amateur fighters as a certified USA Boxing Coach and as a group fitness boxing instructor at the Equinox Fitness Clubs in South Bay, Newport Beach, Westwood, Downtown LA, and Century City. He is also a well respected speaker & educator for the greater Los Angeles public schools, churches, recreation centers, and community colleges.About Amrita SenOriginally from India, Amrita Sen is a US-based designer, singer, producer and business woman of Indian-themed products and entertainment for global markets. Amrita Sen combines the creation of original artistic content with extensive business experience to commercialize unique products at retail and on-the-air.Among her many achievements, Amrita performed at the 2009's Academy Awards with music legend AR Rahman, singing Jai Ho from the Oscar-winning movie, Slumdog Millionaire. As an entrepreneur, Amrita creates original Indian-themed art on successful lines of fashion and home products and distributes it through her own personal brand, Amrita Sen Designs.About Dinis GuardaDinis Guarda is an author, academic, influencer, serial entrepreneur and leader in 4IR, AI, Fintech, digital transformation and Blockchain. With over two decades of experience in international business, C level positions and digital transformation, Dinis has worked with new tech, cryptocurrencies, drive ICOs, regulation, compliance, legal international processes, and has created a bank, and been involved in the inception of some of the top 100 digital currencies.Dinis has created various companies such as Ztudium tech platform a digital and blockchain startup that created the software Blockimpact (sold to Glance Technologies Inc) and founder and publisher of intelligenthq.com, hedgethink.com, fashionabc.org and tradersdna.com. Dinis is also the co-founder of techabc and citiesabc, a digital transformation platform to empower, guide and index cities through 4IR based technologies like blockchain, AI, IoT, etc.About Dinis Guarda profile and Channelshttps://www.openbusinesscouncil.orghttps://www.intelligenthq.comhttps://www.hedgethink.com/https://www.citiesabc.com/More interviews and inspirational videos on Dinis Guarda YouTube

Season 9, Episode 7 - If It's Simple or Easy, You're Not Growing - Peter Giorgi, CMO, Equinox WELCOME TO SEASON 9! We're honored that you're here with us and very grateful to have you as a listener.About Peter GiorgiPeter Giorgi is the Chief Marketing Officer of Equinox, the global leader in luxury fitness and high-performance living. As CMO, Peter oversees all marketing functions, operations and strategy for the company which includes the brand's 105 Equinox Fitness Clubs globally, as well as the Equinox+ app that provides members access to in-club and digital programming across preeminent brands including SoulCycle, HeadStrong, PURE Yoga, and TB12, among others.  Peter is a passionate storyteller, fanatical creative advocate and true believer in the power of great ideas to change the course of business and culture.  Prior to joining Equinox, Peter held the role of Chief Marketing Officer of Celebrity Cruises where he looked after all aspects of the cruise line's global marketing, including brand strategy and creative development, digital marketing, social media, research, loyalty, direct marketing and advertising. Earlier, Peter served as Global Head of Advertising for Airbnb, where he contributed to the brand's creative and strategic excellence, leading the development of marketing platforms that dramatically increased the global growth and adoption of the brand. Prior to joining Airbnb, Peter was VP Account Director at Crispin Porter + Bogusky, one of the world's most awarded advertising agencies, where he worked on clients including Volkswagen, Jose Cuervo, vitaminwater, Kraft.Connect and learn more about Peter and Equinox: Equinox, Twitter + LinkedIn. Klay's NoteWant more information on our custom meditations? Email: Assistant@PlanAwithKlay.com.If you're looking for a cool scripted podcast drama, check out Venice HERE by Marisa Bramwell.Thank you for listening to Season 8 of Plan A Konversations! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101​​​. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com.If you've been motivated, inspired and called to action by this podcast, please consider contributing with the link provided below.Support the show (https://paypal.me/PlanAEnterprises?locale.x=en_US)

Carrie SuiButt is the CEO of SimpleHealth, whose mission is to make health care for women simple, convenient, and affordable. Carrie has been in the health and wellness industry for 10 years, previously working at Equinox Fitness Clubs where she had various leadership positions including managing the company's entire budgeting process, acquisitions, launching Pure Yoga and training programs for their Pilates and Yoga businesses. Carrie's other passions include amplifying the voices of the disabled community by being very vocal about living with her disability (Dystonia).    I love speaking with people on the business side of health and wellness, and there is so much about my conversation with Carrie that resonated with me, but here are some of my favorite takeaways: When you're healthy, you live a satisfying life, so treat your body like a temple Mind, body and nutrition combine powerfully to help support women's health Stress reduction is a powerful wellness tool, but it is underused; remember that your breath can change your mindset  Asking for help makes you a stronger person and self-care is not selfish Healthy living is being grateful for what you have and enjoying a fun song before you conquer the day! Want to connect with Carrie and the work she does? Check out SimpleHealth (https://www.simplehealth.com/), SimpleHealth's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/simplehealth/), Carrie's Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/carriesiubutt/), Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/getsimplehealth/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/getsimplehealth).

This week, we chat with Lavinia Errico who is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs. She is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women-Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant, and angel investor in diverse startup companies across a multitude of industries, Lavinia inspires and transforms individuals and organizations with her unique and often disruptive take on how to create a richer, more authentic, inspiring, and joyful career and life journey.Follow us!Lavinia: @lavinajoy (and on Fireside here)Joy in the Journey Journal (practice created by Lavinia, mentioned during show): PDF hereConversations with My People (show hosted by Lavinia, mentioned during show): Watch hereDear Twentysomething: @deartwentysomething (and on Fireside here)

Sarah Robb O'Hagan is a high-energy combination of disruptive business leader, fitness fanatic, and cheerleading mom, having been named among Fast Company's “Most Creative People in Business” and Forbes "Most Powerful Women in Sports". She led the reinvention and turnaround of Gatorade as its global president, the digital transformation of Equinox Fitness Clubs as its President and the transformation of Flywheel Sports to a streaming content business as its CEO. She has held leadership positions at Nike and Virgin and is the author and founder of ExtremeYOU, a book and content platform to unleash potential. Sarah is currently the CEO of EXOS, the human performance company - and she is a sought-after expert on business innovation, and inspiring human performance. It might seem strange to hear from someone so successful in business about fuck up and fails - but Sarah believes those fails have been instrumental to her success. So in this epidoes you'll hear her life lessons and her tools to build greater resilience and self-awareness. I really enjoyed this chat - hope you enjoy it too. Please do remember to subscribe, rate and write a short review. Richard x The Mojo Podcast Hosted by leadership coach Richard Stokes from Ibiza @mojorichard on Instagram www.mojodevelopment.co.uk richard@mojodevelopment.co.uk #fails #failure #fuckups #resilience #lessons #bounceback #ceo #femaleceo #businessleader #sport #brands #nike #gatorade #extremeyou #kiwi

How does a MEGA successful Health Club Chain like Equinox start? Not the way you may think! Lavinia Errico, the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs joins us to share how this mega gym was born from the ground up! As a kid, Lavinia was super active and fit and ahead of the times with the healthy way of eating her mom taught her. It was not until college, when she started  to gain a little bit of weight, that she realized her gift for fitness and empowering others.  She started a fun dance/ workout class with just 10 people and a boom box and charged just a voluntary  donation only 4:30-6 class… That took off and grew quickly.  As her and her brothers complained to each other that there was NOT a great gym option. There was the big box neon light club gyms and there were the  Golds and Worlds gym that were  very body builder ish  Little did they know that Equinox fitness training institute would be born from that small idea....It took off for so many reasons but a huge one is that it Gave trainers a bigger purpose and value  TODAY, Lavinia Errico, is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs and the Inside Out Movement, is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women Led Workplace, Spiritual  Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle.  A sought after board member, consultant and angel investor in diverse startup companies across a multitude of industries, Errico inspires and transforms individuals and organizations with her unique and often disruptive take on how to create a richer, more authentic, inspiring and joyful career and life journey. In this episode, you will learn: How equinox was born What habits do successful people have What type of deep work should we do on ourselves

Adam Johansson shares his story about how stepping out of his comfort zone ultimately changed his life.  Through his bravery, perseverance and tenacity, he landed his dream job.  He was awarded “Group Fitness Instructor of the Year” by Equinox Fitness Clubs for his dedication, talent, and hard work.  Adam has a 30 year career as a skin care specialist and make-up artist He will help us take a trip down memory lane so we can reminisce about all things 80s beauty products. In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips: • How vulnerability leads to personal growth • How music can help inspire and build strength  • How, just like 80s hair gels, being bold can help you achieve great things.

Adam Johansson shares his story about how stepping out of his comfort zone ultimately changed his life. Through his bravery, perseverance and tenacity, he landed his dream job. He was awarded “Group Fitness Instructor of the Year” by Equinox Fitness Clubs for his dedication, talent, and hard work. Adam has a 30 year career as a skin care specialist and make-up artist He will help us take a trip down memory lane so we can reminisce about all things 80s beauty products. In this episode you will learn these “totally rad” tips: • How vulnerability leads to personal growth • How music can help inspire and build strength • How, just like 80s hair gels, being bold can help you achieve great things.

This is: At Home With Our Homies. At Home With Our Homies is an Interview Podcast that started right as COVID-19 Began. Hosted by Jayson Siano, CEO & Founder of Sabre Real Estate, who utilized this extra time home to interview his friends who happen to be the top producers in the Retail, Fitness, Health, Real Estate and Business industry. Listen along for entertaining interviews full of deep perspective on the current state of things along with quirky rapid fire questions and more! Airdate: 3/31/20. Our own Jay Siano interviews Jeff Roseman, the vice chairman of Newmark Knight Frank, one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. A founding partner of Newmark Knight Frank's Retail division, Jeff Roseman is a top producer for the firm and widely acknowledged as an industry leader in landlord and tenant representation. Mr. Roseman has assisted numerous retailers in their expansion strategies both nationally and internationally. He has also worked on behalf of some of the country's most active developers and landlords. In his more than 25-year career, he has completed transactions totaling more than 10 million square feet of retail space, with a value in excess of $2 billion. Currently, Mr. Roseman represents property owners that include Fosun, Benenson Capital Partners, Reading International, RPW Group, Skyline Developers and The Stahl Organization as well as retailers such as Angelika Theaters, Blink Fitness, Blue Bottle Coffee, Republic Bank and Tender Greens. Mr. Roseman has been responsible for some of New York City's highest-profile retail deals, including: Conversion of the 75,000 SF former Bowery Savings Bank on 42nd Street into the legendary Cipriani event space. Room & Board's 60,000 SF at 17th Street in Chelsea. Barneys New York's 55,000 SF return to its original Seventh Avenue and 17th Street location. Cinemex Theaters' first New York City location, 50,000 SF at First Avenue and 62nd Street. Additionally, spearheading its entire U.S. entry, with 10 locations and counting. The first Whole Foods New York City location, 50,000 SF on Seventh Avenue in Chelsea. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema's 40,000 SF at 28 Liberty. Legends Hospitality Group's 35,000 SF at 28 Liberty. The National Basketball Association's (NBA's) 25,000 SF flagship on Fifth Avenue and 45th Street. Equinox Fitness Clubs' flagship locations at 315 Park Avenue South, One Park Avenue, 420 Lexington Avenue, 588 Broadway and 897 Broadway. The successful marketing and leasing campaign at 625 Madison Avenue, with retailers Canali, Diesel, Fratelli Rossetti, Lavo restaurant and Philipp Plein. Tiffany's flagship downtown location at 37 Wall Street. Mr. Roseman is a four (4) time winner of the Real Estate Board of New York's (REBNY's) Retail Deal of the Year award for the following transactions: The successful marketing and leasing of the 200,000 SF Harlem USA Project Whole Foods' first and flagship store in New York City, located at Seventh Avenue and 24th Street The revitalization of West 14th Street with Guitar Center's first New York City location. Leasing the entire building "where the ball drops on New Year's Eve," the world-famous One Times Square, to Walgreens. A frequent lecturer and advisor to the media on all aspects of retail real estate, Mr. Roseman has appeared on The Fox Network, CNBC, NY1, CUNY Network and Bloomberg Radio. Mr. Roseman is a member of REBNY, The Retail Real Estate Board of New York and the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). He also sits on the boards of a number of charities.

#031 - Kevon Daley is a strength and conditioning coach based out of Miami, Florida. Kevon is the Owner of Daley Strength Lab, formerly working as a Personal Training Manager for Equinox Fitness Clubs. With over 15 years of experience in the field of personal training, Kevon has helped thousands of hard working individuals build healthy habits and accomplish their goals inside the gym and out.

Lavinia Errico is the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs and now the Inside Out Movement. In her 20s and 30s, Lavinia built a leading Fitness Company that forever changed the way Americans think about health and wellness. At the peak of her success, Lavinia sold Equinox for millions and was instantaneously wealthy beyond her needs and dreams. Although she was living the “American Dream”, Lavinia realized that somewhere along the way she had lost the things that were most important to her - her essential self and identity. This experience pushed Lavinia to embark on a completely different path and journey to rebuild her identity from the inside out. Lavinia now inspires individuals and organizations with her unique, disruptive take on how to create a more powerful, authentic and inspiring life.In this episode, we’ll talk to Lavinia about: * How Lavinia’s upbringing & mother taught her to create the life you want [6:45]* The importance of saying “yes” and being open to different career opportunities [21:40]* Lavinia shares why there is no such thing as failure. It’s not about winning or losing: it’s about winning and learning. [31:10]* How Lavinia and her brothers started a gym based on their own needs [34:15]* Why Lavinia chose to listen to her gut when she left her high paying job to start a gym [37:43]* Lavinia describes the importance of a team & the the “magic” her & her brothers had when founding Equinox [41:03]* Lavinia talks about her health scare & importance of being spiritually, mentally, physically and emotionally healthy [52:00]* Lavinia discusses the importance of founders having self awareness & knowing what they’re good at [55:28]* Lavinia walks through the journey of selling her company [1:00:00]* Lavinia shares how she was at the lowest point in her life despite making millions [1:03:35]* How to find your purpose or as Lavinia says “your own lane” and not hitting burn out [1:09:22]* How to get clear with your goals & authentic self without listening to society’s expectations [1:13:50]Follow Lavinia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laviniajoy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insideoutbylavinia/ Website: https://laviniaerrico.com/Follow Yasmin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some of the biggest and best empires are built by women. However, we don’t hear about them nearly enough. Yasmin Nouri went on a quest to create her own empire by finding inspiration through other powerful women. This is how her new podcast, Behind Her Empire, was born.On today’s special Broken Brain Podcast episode, our host Dhru turns over the mic to his significant other, Yasmin Nouri, to help promote her new podcast, Behind Her Empire. Yasmin has spent most of her life pursuing careers most would consider successful—careers that she thought would bring her happiness. But deep down inside, she still felt unfulfilled and had a deep craving to build an empire on her own terms.This led her to seek out successful, self-made women and mentors whom she admired and who could help inspire her own journey. And now, with the launch of this podcast, she aims to bring that same experience to you.Every week, she dives deep into the personal stories of CEOs, founders, investors, and fearless changemakers, and learns how they’ve mastered business, family life, and money along with key lessons they’ve picked up along the way. It is her hope that this will inspire you to build your own empire too.Yasmin’s first guest is Lavinia Errico, founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs and the Inside Out Movement. In her 20s and 30s, Lavinia built a leading fitness company that forever changed the way Americans think about health and wellness. At the peak of her success, Lavinia sold Equinox for millions and was instantaneously wealthy beyond her needs and dreams.Although she was living the “American Dream,” Lavinia realized that somewhere along the way she had lost the things that were most important to her—her essential self and identity. This experience pushed Lavinia to embark on a completely different path and journey to rebuild her identity from the inside out. Lavinia now inspires individuals and organizations with her unique, disruptive take on how to create a more powerful, authentic and inspiring life.In this episode, Yasmin and Lavinia dive into Lavinia’s unique journey into creating the Equinox empire and more importantly, how she rediscovered her true self. They discuss how to get clear with your goals, find self-love, and create boundaries, and how these topics are all connected. They also talk about the profound impact love, support, and connection play in self-discovery, goal-setting, and creating an empire.In this episode, they dive into:-How Lavinia’s upbringing and mother taught her to create the life she desired (7:15)-The importance of saying “yes” and being open to different career opportunities (22:05)-Lavinia shares why there is no such thing as failure. It’s not about winning or losing, it’s about winning and learning (31:00) -How Lavinia and her brothers started a gym (34:00)-Why Lavinia chose to listen to her gut when she left her high paying job to start a gym (38:00)-Lavinia describes the importance of a team when founding Equinox (41:28)-Lavinia talks about her health scare and the importance of being spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally healthy (52:25)-The importance of being self-aware (55:53)-Lavinia walks through the journey of selling her company (1:00:24)-The lowest point in Lavinia’s life despite making millions (1:06:00)-How to find your purpose, or as Lavinia says, “Your own lane” (1:12:00)-How to create more self-love and self-expression in your life (1:20:38)For more on Yasmin, you can follow her on Instagram @yasminknouri and be sure to follow her new podcast, Behind Her Empire. You can also listen through Apple or Spotify.For more on Lavinia Errico, you can follow her on Instagram @laviniajoy, on Twitter @LaviniaErrico, or check out her Inside Out Movement here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever encountered a health or fitness professional and left feeling overwhelmed and automatically defeated? Or paralyzed with guilt and shame when said "expert" revealed your poor health habits? I have! You can only imagine my hesitation...and then excitement, when given the opportunity to interview Gerren Liles, Fitness Influencer. Discover with me his unique perspective on exercise and his encouraging thoughts on perception, perspective and positive body image. ____________________________________ Today's Guest: Gerren Liles Gerren Liles, is a health/fitness professional on a mission to help people become their best selves, inside and out. Gerren has always loved the gym. He describes his former self as a bulky mass of muscle, sesame chicken and chicken fried rice. It took a scare from his doctor telling him his blood sugar level has risen dramatically, and that a change in lifestyle was necessary to avoid becoming a full-fledged diabetic. He of course made those changes and loves to help others do the same! Gerren is the owner of Gerren Liles Vision Fitness, a founding trainer for the industry-disrupting MIRROR, a master instructor for Equinox Fitness Clubs, consultant, fitness personality, and he offers private and semi-group training services both in Brooklyn and Manhattan and online. ____________________________________ Http://www.inspirehealthyharmony.com Host: Jennifer Pickett One of the country’s leading dietitians, Jennifer Pickett has just announced that she will be launching a brand new podcast focusing on healthy living, holistic self-care, and encouragement. Jennifer has a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Southern Mississippi and will be giving away free tips to her listeners that she has given to countless clients as a health and wellness expert for the past twenty-three years. Jennifer’s journey began after getting frustrated with her own health journey so she decided to dig deep and see what she was missing. What she discovered was a very lopsided approach to healthy living. It’s very common for people to simply rely on a diet, an exercise routine, or a supplement. This one-sided approach simply leads to frustration and doesn’t fully address the whole body and holistic health. Jennifer quickly identified barriers that were holding her back from living life to the fullest. By addressing those obstacles, she started to see the beauty of harmony between body, mind, and soul. During her personal health journey, Jennifer became increasingly frustrated with the lack of simple, realistic, and holistic wellness information. After identifying this gap and huge need, Jennifer decided to launch her own company so she could coach and encourage others. That company is called Healthy Harmony. By using encouraging words with simple and realistic education, Jennifer empowers others to conquer obstacles and move forward on their health journey to live life to the fullest and that is exactly what she will be doing in her new podcast, Healthy Harmony. The podcast will be weekly and will feature several different segments with Jennifer giving healthy lifestyle tips, cooking recipes, and exclusive interviews with other leading health and lifestyle influencers. Jennifer will simultaneously be releasing interactive cooking videos on her personal YouTube channel starting mid-January. She will be teaching viewers how to make simple, healthy meals that anyone can cook at home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirehealthyharmony/message

Lavinia Errico, the visionary founder behind Equinox Fitness Clubs and the Inside Out Movement, is a nationally acclaimed workplace and wellness entrepreneur and a speaker of essential truths on the subjects of Values-Driven Entrepreneurship, Developing Next Generation Leadership, The Women Led Workplace, Spiritual Entrepreneurship, Keeping the Soul in Success, The Habits of Success, Building Your Brand, Culture Shifts, and Joy in the Hustle. A sought after board member, consultant and angel investor in diverse startup companies across a multitude of industries, Errico inspires and transforms individuals and organizations with her unique and often disruptive take on how to create a richer, more authentic, inspiring and joyful career and life journey. To stay connected with your host, follow @thomas.ma7 on Instagram

As Featured in the award winning fitness and lifestyle blog Furthermore, by Equinox Fitness Clubs. This article shares the 4 Japanese philosophies I use help with my mindset for ultra endurance racing: Mushin, Shoshin, Fudoshin, Zanshin.

Join me today for an amazing conversation with Lavinia Errico, The Founder & Visionary Behind Equinox Fitness ClubsWatch live here and tune in on Apple Radio: https://lnkd.in/gCNJE_M #business #coaching #leadership #womenleaders #womeninpower #womeninleadership

Kacy Duke is a renowned celebrity personal trainer who’s been called New York City’s “best trainer” and “top workout guru.” Known for her insightful training techniques for the body and soul, trainer-to-the stars Kacy’s worked with many of the entertainment world’s most high profile names, including Kate Beckinsale, Dakota Johnson, Bebe Rexha, Lenny Kravitz, Gwen Stefani, Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, Bruce Willis, Iman, Josh Brolin, Julianne Moore, Denzel Washington, Maxwell, Kiefer Sutherland and Rachel Weitz, to name a few. Her philosophy? No matter who you are, big-name celebrity or civilian, “I always say it starts with love. As in love the body you have, to get the body you want,” says Duke, “the goal is to train your body to do what needs to be done to keep it healthy and strong, so skip the negative self-talk and focus instead on your mindset, the motivation and the movement.” With a client list that reads like red carpet who’s who, Kacy Duke is also one of the industry’s most sought-after personal trainers and fitness consultants, and one of the founding Creative Directors of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Using her insightful training techniques for body and soul, she has developed numerous innovative fitness programs for Equinox and for corporations in North America, Japan, and throughout Europe. Most recently, Kacy served as the fitness spokesperson for Simple Skincare and was a member of their prestigious Advisory Board. She has served as a spokesperson for Dove Deodorant, Kellogg's, Nike and LifeFitness vitamins. Kacy has appeared on national programs including Today, The Rachael Ray Show and Good Morning America Health, CBS Morning News, Good Housekeeping TV and countless local news programs. Kacy is a frequent contributor to a number of high- profile publications including Elle, Essence, Fitness, In Style, Shape and Vogue and is the author of The Show It Love Workout (McGraw- Hill). “Movement is a privilege. If you can move, you must!” – Kacy Duke, Celebrity Trainer

welcome to this inspiring interview with Dan Lok, a Chinese-Canadian businessman, global CEO, and educator. He is best known for his books and videos on YouTube. This is our very own show ‘Bootstrapping Your Dreams’ hosted by Manuj Aggarwal.Dan Lok shares his life journey from being a kid who used to be bullied in his childhood to one of the most confident speakers and influencing personality in the business world. If you are afraid of the failures and rejections, then do watch this episode.So what are you waiting for? Tune in Now!In this episode we will learn:Coping with failureFinding your uniquenessSetting up your business modelGetting your first resource for your businessHow ego can sabotage youLeaving your comfort zoneHunger to be successfulDeveloping your closing skillsKey skills for a salespersonThe importance of the human factor in today’s businessesThings to avoid to become richDeveloping confidence About Dan LokExperience: Dan Lok is the CEO of Closers.com and chairman of Dan Lok Business Group, with interests in Education, Productions, Marketing, and Business Development. Dan has led several global movements redefining modern education by capitalizing on the power of the digital age to teach men and women from over 150 countries how to develop high-income skills, unlock true financial confidence and master their financial destinies. HTC-trained closers have generated 3.5 billion USD for various corporate and personality brands including Ikea, Equinox Fitness Clubs, RBC Royal Bank, Tony Robbins, Joel Bauer, and more.Social Media Handles:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danlok/Twitter: @danthemanlokFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanLokOfficial/Instagram: @danlokYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/danlokLinks & Mentions From This Episode:·        Dan’s Website: https://danlok.com/·        TetraNoodle consulting services: bootstraptechstartup.com ·        TetraNoodle professional training: https://courses.tetranoodle.comThanks for Tuning In!Thanks so much for being with us this week. Have some feedback you'd like to share? Please leave a note in the comments section!Enjoyed the episode? Kindly share it with your friends. Don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our “Bootstrapping Your Dreams Show!”

It Is Important to Honor People's Time About Today's Guest Keith Irace is the Vice President of Group Fitness at Equinox Fitness Clubs, where he has been a member of the team for nearly 16 years. An industry veteran who has held leadership positions and taught classes for over 25 years, he has been part of vibrant fitness communities in Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. While a graduate student in his home town of Chicago, a part-time front desk job at a fitness club sparked a passion for the industry. After earning his BS in Communications from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and an MS from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Keith immediately became a full-time fitness professional. A move to Los Angeles led to a 7-year stint as a writer/producer/performer/group fitness instructor (everyone in LA is a multi-hyphenate) after which he returned to a full-time career in fitness with Equinox in 2003. Keith has been certified by ACE and AFAA along with specialty equipment training for ViPR, TRX, Kettlebells, CrossCore 180 and indoor cycling certifications from Schwinn, Stages, Spinning, and Reebok. He has completed the Equinox Pilates Mat certification and completed countless hours of continuing education at conferences and seminars. Keith currently resides in New York, where he is enjoying living in a high rise building, walking places and re-acquainting himself with the weather. Show Notes We begin by sharing how we both met many years ago when I took Keith’s cycle class in Los Angeles. Over two decades later I am still a regular in his class, although now it is in NYC. It was when Keith was in graduate school in Chicago, getting his masters in journalism that he got a part-time job at a fitness club in Chicago working behind the front desk. He would stand behind the front desk and watch the instructors and classes and that became his catalyst to move into the industry. As with many other guests we talk about the importance of finding a mentor and the fact that wherever you are in the industry, there's always someone ahead of you and always someone behind you. That knowledge cannot be owned and when we can ask for help and then later offer help, it becomes a circle of mentorship. We talk about Keith’s career and how over the course of sixteen years he moved from being an instructor, to Group Fitness Manager, Regional Manager and now as VP of Group Fitness. Keith shares that even as VP, he still teaches as it feeds his soul while also giving him time with members. Keith talks about the importance of listening, being present and at the same time honoring other people’s time. He goes on to talk about curating an experience from start to finish, versus simply teaching or coaching a class and the importance of being really thoughtful with everything that you do. Starting with something as simple as just being in the studio early and then anything that you can add that feels like it is a nice customer service touch that you can make as a curated experience of your own. He reminds us that we can learn something from everybody and there's always room for us as we grow and learn from those around us. We move on to talk about the importance of using social media to connect with your clients and students and the importance of being as authentic in your social media profile as you would be in your real life teaching. Keith shares his thoughts on how to succeed, especially when first starting out. He encourages us to find the best team and get on it, because you're going to accelerate your career by being around all the rest of the best people. People become successful together as groups and as teams. If you're not ready to do all of your own program design, find somebody who will give you a leaping off point so that you're doing something that's smart and real and authentic. He also reminds us to get feedback from as many people as we can. Further along in our career, Keith suggests we find a lane and go all in to that area. It may be content creation, it may be management or maybe you create a lane of your own. Keith suggests that we get incredibly good at one thing that will give you a stand out profile. Own your expertise and be an expert at that thing you want to be known for. This will always be a really powerful indicator of your success. Keith also reminds us about the importance of - right time, right place, right brand, right moments. Meaning that just because you may hear a “no” it may only be that the timing was not right. Do not let a short term “no” derail your long term “yes.” Keith shares the importance of self-examination and trusting your gut. To take the time and ask yourself, “what do I need? What do I want?” Along with that, as you move ahead, Keith talks about the importance of constant learning. When we are constantly a student it allows us to keep feeling fresh and full of ideas, inspired to wake up every day and just devote yourself to what you do. We close the conversation with Keith talking about the importance of managing time – your own and everyone else’s. To really manage your day with the discipline of saying, I am going to be on schedule and prepared. As a practice, honor your time, honor your schedule. Honor other people's schedules and it allows you to just be prepared for whatever may come your way. Right time, right place, right moment.

This week on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, we have co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, author of The Roll Model, as well as creator of the the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method, Jill Miller, returning to talk with Rob about her own self-care and self-love practices, her 2017 hip surgery, and what's in store for her next. On This Episode: How to fall in love with every single part of your body and what it CAN do for you. Why you should never ignore signs from your body from aches and pains to stiffness and more. How to build a relationship with our bodies for life by being compassionate, curious, and paying attention to it. What she wants people to know about stretching and why it can be very harmful to the long-term health of your joints.   Please leave us a review at http://reviewourpodcast.com Join our Open Sky Fitness Podcast Facebook Group! Do the 7 Day Paleo Reset   The Roll Model Click here to get your copy of The Roll Model LIVE BETTER IN YOUR BODY. Pain is an epidemic. It prevents you from performing at your best because it robs you of concentration, power, and peace of mind. But most pain is preventable and treatable, and healing is within your grasp. Hundreds of thousands of people around the globe have taken life “by the balls” and circumvented a dismal future of painkillers, surgeries, and hopelessness by using Jill Miller’s groundbreaking Roll Model Method. The Roll Model gives you the tools to change the course of your life in less than 5 minutes a day. You are a fully equipped self-healing organism, and this book will guide you through easy-to-perform self-massage techniques that will erase pain and improve your performance in whatever activities you pursue. The Roll Model teaches you how to improve the quality of your life no matter your size, shape, or condition. Within these pages you will find: Inspiring stories of people just like you who have altered the course of their lives by using the Roll Model Method Accessible explanations of how and why this system works based on the science of your body and the physiological effects of rolling Step-by-step rolling techniques to help awaken your body’s resilience from head to toe so that you have more energy, less stress, and greater performance Whether you’re living with constant discomfort, seeking to improve your mobility, or trying to avoid medication and surgery, this book provides empowering and effective solutions for becoming your own best Roll Model. About Yoga Tune Up Yoga Tune Up® is a fitness therapy format built around the three P's – Pain, Posture and Performance. It helps eradicate pain, improve posture and enhance performance through a unique blend of yoga, Corrective Exercise, Self-Massage, and Breath Strategies. By helping to identify and target your "body blind spots"; areas that are most overused, underused, or misused, YTU heals damaged muscle, increases strength and establishes healthy movement patterns. The YTU format includes dynamic and static range of motion exercises to target these blind spots to improve proprioception (body sense), interoception (physiological listening) and motor control (performance). This format utilizes unique exercises that educate each practitioner about their body biomechanics and their personal relationship to how they use their body on a daily basis. Mindset work surrounds and infuses each YTU lesson so that subtle and gross awareness evolve to help every practitioner live better in their body. YTU is practiced all over the world at Yoga Studios, fitness facilities and retreat centers, taught by creator Jill Miller and more than 500 certified YTU instructors. Using a distinctive set of exercises, poses and specialized techniques, Yoga Tune Up® playfully moves you into a body that looks great and lasts a lifetime. Yoga Tune Up® is a self-care fitness Format that: Increases your body’s overall strength Relieves pain and stress Helps control weight and makes you feel grounded Bolsters the immune system Improves balance, flexibility, and coordination   About Jill Miller Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics and pain management. She is known as the Teacher’s Teacher and has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her paradigm shifting self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs internationally. She has crafted original programs for 24 Hour Fitness, Equinox, YogaWorks, and numerous professional sports teams. She and her team of 500+ trainers help you to live better in your body with an emphasis on proprioception, mobility, breath mechanics and recovery. She has presented case studies at the Fascia Research Congress and International Association of Yoga Therapy conferences. She has the rare ability to translate complex physiological and biomechanical information into accessible, relevant moves that help her students transform pain, dysfunction and injury into robust fitness. Jill is the anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal Magazine and has been featured in Shape, Men’s Journal, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Self, and on the Today Show and Good Morning America. Jill is regularly featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the creator of dozens of DVD’s including Treat While You Train with Kelly Starrett DPT and is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Roll Model: A Step by Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in your Body. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she is a wife and mother of two small children and is currently writing her second book. Visit Jill's ongoing classes at Equinox Fitness Clubs in Los Angeles. Follow Jill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram   Let Us Coach You On The Podcast! Come on the podcast and let us be your coach for an hour on the show! We talked about this a while back but we want you, the listener, to be a guest on our show by allowing us to be your personal coaches for a 1-hour call. Your call will be featured as an actual episode on our podcast but can always keep your identity hidden by changing your name because we know that our health is everything and some things we'd like to keep to ourselves. Here's how you sign up: Go to http://openskyfitness.com/contact/ Fill out your name, email address, and message In your message, please include: Your goals What obstacles you believe are standing in your way Your expectations and how you think Devon and Rob can help you     What You'll Hear on This Episode 00:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction 1:15  Opening comments with Rob and Devon 1:30 Check out our previous guest interview: OSF 242 The Carnivore Diet: Is It Right For You? with Sean Hyson 1:40 Check out our latest One-On-One Coaching Call - OSF 241 Just Ten Pounds To Lose and learn how to be a client on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast! 2:00 About our show today with Jill Miller 3:00 Tune into our next Coaching Call next week and learn how to be coached on the podcast! 6:00 About our upcoming Coaching Calls in the coming weeks. 11:00 Introduction to our guest today - Jill Miller  18:00 Her regular, painful hip spasms and how it led to her hip replacement in 2017. 26:30 The extreme mobility and flexibility she naturally had and why that was a liability for her hip joint. 28:30 Her previous experiences with eating disorders and how that addiction led to her addiction to yoga in order to calm herself down. 29:00 How to fall in love with every single part of your body and what it CAN do for you. 33:00 Why you should never ignore signs from your body from aches and pains to stiffness and more. 34:00 Why her body wasn't always giving her the feedback and signals she needed to pay attention to. 36:00 The impact of pain on our brain, moods, thoughts, breath patterns and more 37:00 How to build a relationship with our bodies for life by being compassionate, curious, and paying attention to it. 40:00 The backlash she received for bringing functional movement to yoga with the Yoga Tune Up. 41:00 Why, no matter what she did, she would have eventually had to have hip surgery and how the Yoga Tune Up helped preserve her physical ability. 43:00 The mental health struggles she has gone through including PTSD, the loss of a child, and medical health therapy. 46:40 What she wants people to know about stretching and why it can be very harmful to the long-term health of your joints. 50:30 About her upcoming book and why it's the most important thing to her right now even though she's struggling to complete it. 52:30 The daily struggle she faces with feeling like she has to be productive all the time and how she deals with it. 55:00 How she balances her work, health, relationships, family, and self-care time plus what she needs to work on the most. 57:00 How she's planning to grow both personally and professionally this year. 59:00 Therapy and self-care practices Rob, Devon, and Jill practice regularly. 1:04:00 Their experiences as actors and the terrible movies they've made. 1:13:30  Final comments with Rob and Devon 1:01:30 Tune into our next Coaching Call next week and learn how to be coached on the podcast! 1:03:00 Open Sky Fitness Closing RESOURCES MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW: Leave us an iTunes review Subscribe to our podcast and take your health to the next level! Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group on Facebook Learn more about the Sky Fit Challenge Clean up your diet with our  7 Day Paleo Reset Contact Rob and Devon to apply for One-On-One Coaching Sessions Learn more about our new sponsor - ButcherBox Check out our previous interview OSF 242 The Carnivore Diet: Is It Right For You? with Sean Hyson Listen to our latest One-On-One Coaching Call - OSF 241 Just Ten Pounds To Lose Connect with Jill Miller via: Instagram  Facebook Twitter Find out more about Tune Up Fitness Worldwide via: Instagram Facebook YouTube Pinterest Learn all about Jill's Programs: Yoga Tune Up® The Roll Model® Method Read The Roll Model Tune into our first episode with Jill - OSF 045 Jill Miller's Secrets For Releasing Muscle Tension and Pain Learn more about these other top fitness and movement experts: Katy Bowman of Dynamic Aging Tim Myers of Anatomy Trains Gary Ward of What The Foot? Check out Rob and Jill's terror movies on Amazon Prime: Hot Wax Zombies On Wheels  In The Blood   JOIN THE SKY FIT CHALLENGE! CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE The challenge consists of: 8 Weeks of Equipment Free Bodyweight Workouts in 20 minutes or less. (No gym membership required) SIMPLE Whole Food Meal Plan w/Tasty Recipe Cookbook Featuring 60+ recipes! Foolproof Schedule so you know EXACTLY what you’re supposed to do every day. Access to our New Private Facebook Group – Sky Fit Challenge Group to share your progress with everyone as well as receive support and be held accountable.   Do The FREE 7 Day Paleo Rest Simply go to 7DayPaleoReset.com to sign up now   One of the best things you can do for your mind and body in your mission to get healthier is to focus on your nutrition. That's why we're allowing people to sign up now to join us for our next Free 7 Day Paleo Rest! It's all done via Facebook so no annoying emails that will fill up your inbox. As part of the 7 Day Paleo Reset, we will provide you with: Introduction to what the Paleo Diet is all about 7 Day guide to easy Paleo recipes What batch cooking is and how to incorporate that into your lifestyle Various content resources including generational eating habits, the importance of building a wellness community, and how to begin a new healthy lifestyle. How to make an impact on your life and life a life full of wellness.   Look Out For Our Upcoming Throw Back Thursday Podcast Episodes! We'll be releasing new podcasts episodes on Thursdays that discuss previous episodes we've done, but we need your help! Go to the  Open Sky Fitness Facebook Group and tell us what your favorite episodes are. Then, Devon and I will re-listen to that episode, pick out the best parts and share even more insights on the topic. We won't just be regurgitating the same information over again. Since we began this podcast, there's so much more information out their on health, nutrition, fitness, and personal wellness. So, each Thursday we'll really just be going deeper into your favorite topics! Claim Your FREE Bacon + $10 Off With Our Sponsor - ButcherBox That's right! By listening to the Open Sky Fitness Podcast, you get the chance to get a free order of bacon plus $10 off your first ButcherBox purchase!! ButcherBox delivers 100% grass-fed beef, free-range organic chicken, and heritage breed pork directly to your door. Think of them as the neighborhood butcher for modern America.   Join The Open Sky Fitness Podcast Group! That's right! We have a closed Open Sky Fitness Podcast group on Facebook where you and everyone have the opportunity to talk about your health and fitness goals in a safe environment. We post workouts and start discussions about how to be strategic about finding a healthier you. Check it out! Start Building Your Own Workouts and Meal Plan! 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To Download Rob’s FREE workout templates click below** Download Templates Ask Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: Email Rob@OpenSkyFitness.com Support This Podcast To leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness Podcast CLICK NOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show and I read each and every one of them. Contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mail here: info@stellarsoundsstudio.com Thanks for Listening! Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedback you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the social media buttons you see at the bottom of the post. Do you have any questions (and would like to hear yourself on the Open Sky Fitness Podcast)? 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Available On: iTunes  | Google Play  | Stitcher  | Spotify Dr. Sean Pastuch is the Founder and CEO of Active Life Rx where he is on a mission to change the way Active people improve their soft tissue and joint health. Dr. Sean believes that the way to make healthcare inspiring again is to get it out of the doctor’s office and into the gym. With help from his team, Dr. Sean has been able to help people remotely, from all walks of life avoid surgery and work towards elite performance through coaching and programming. In his own words, "I am passionate as can be about coaching other people reach their potential be it intellectually, in business, or physically. This is especially true for my thrill for parenting. I feel like this is the masterpiece coaching job of my career and there is nothing I take more pride in than seeing something I taught one of my daughters take shape and provide them value in one way or another.  In his daily practice, Dr. Sean treats professional and recreational athletes alike to get them back on the field or in the gym. He is also well practiced in treating patients with little or no athletic background who simply want to live an active lifestyle. He has also provided trainer education programs for Equinox Fitness Clubs, New York Sports Clubs, The Fitness Education Institute, and The Personal Training Institute and coaches classes at CrossFit King of Island Park, NY. From Andy:  What a refreshing conversation. I love Dr. Sean’s mission - keeping people out of the doctor’s office and in their lives, pursuing what they love. I also love the way he is unabashedly out in the world pursuing it, preaching it, living it. One of the things I love about Sean is his humbleness. In fact, you’d be hard pressed to ever hear him touting the fact that he is, in fact, a doctor of chiropractic, as he feels it interferes with clients expectations of what that title means, and with his ability to help people heal through whatever means necessary. Two of the coolest parts of the convo - 1) understanding the underlying “why” behind any client’s goals, and 2) our discussion of the difference between flexibility and mobility. It’s probably not what you think (but you’ll have to listen in to find out). Enjoy! FORWARD TO A FRIEND - If you enjoy the podcast, please help us spread the word by sharing it. LEAVE A REVIEW - Your written reviews in iTunes go a long way in helping us get the word out. Here's a link to make it easy - bit.ly/breakingordinary. Thanks in advance for your help and support! Episode Links Active Life RX National Pro Grid League Life Center Chiropractic Dr. Kelly Starrett Marc Pro Matt Fitzgerald Interview - Breaking Ordinary Central Governor Model of Exercise Connect with Dr. Sean Activeliferx.com Instagram - @activeliferx Facebook — Active Life Rx YouTube — The Active Life The Active Life Podcast Questions? Feedback? Email - podcast@wholelifechallenge.com Instagram - @andypetranek Facebook - @andypetranek Twitter - @andypetranek REVIEW THE PODCAST ON iTUNES - bit.ly/breakingordinary If you liked this episode, try these: 106: Aaron Alexander — Change Your Body, Change Your Life 67: Charles Staley - Secrets of a World-renowned Trainer  

Jill Miller, C-IAYT, ERYT is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and creator of the self-care fitness formats Yoga Tune Up and The Roll Model Method. With more than 30 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, athletics and pain management. She is known as the Teacher’s Teacher and has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her paradigm shifting self-care fitness programming into athletic and medical facility programs internationally. She has crafted original programs for 24 Hour Fitness, Equinox, YogaWorks, and numerous professional sports teams. She and her team of 500+ trainers help you to live better in your body with an emphasis on proprioception, mobility, breath mechanics and recovery.   She has presented case studies at the Fascia Research Congress and International Association of Yoga Therapy conferences. She has the rare ability to translate complex physiological and biomechanical information into accessible, relevant moves that help her students transform pain, dysfunction and injury into robust fitness. Jill is the anatomy columnist for Yoga Journal Magazine and has been featured in Shape, Men’s Journal, Good Housekeeping, Women’s Health, Yoga Journal, Self, and on the Today Show and Good Morning America. Jill is regularly featured on the Oprah Winfrey Network. She is the creator of dozens of DVD’s including Treat While You Train with Kelly Starrett DPT and is the author of the internationally bestselling book The Roll Model: A Step by Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in your Body. Based in Los Angeles, CA, she is a wife and mother of two small children and is currently writing her second book. Visit Jill's ongoing classes at Equinox Fitness Clubs in Los Angeles. Follow Jill on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram   Learn more about BEE - FEST 2018 Authentic Self Life Mastery Personal Paleo Lifestyle Coaching

In this episode, we speak with Lavinia Errico, the visionary founder of Equinox Fitness Clubs and the “Inside/Out” movement. A nationally acclaimed fitness and wellness entrepreneur, Errico offers sage advice on topics ranging from entrepreneurship and leadership to nutrition, self-awareness, and emotional balance. As a sought-after consultant and angel investor in diverse startups, Errico inspires individuals and organizations with her unique, disruptive take on how to create a more powerful, authentic, inspiring, and joyful journey through life.

My guest on the Divine Wellness Academy podcast is Dino Nowak.  Dino has over 20 years’ experience as a fitness and lifestyle coach.  He was the General Manager for one of the most prestigious fitness companies in the world, Equinox Fitness Clubs.  Dino is also a published author and speaker and has been heard by millions through TV, print and radio outlets.   This podcast is in partnership with Faith and Fitness Magazine.  

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"Looking At It From What You Don't Have, Will Never Get You What You Want"  Molly Fox What a treat to talk to my mentor and friend Molly Fox. In this show, we talk all things fitness. From Jane Fonda, LP’s, Leg Warmers and Disco and I go back to my first memory of meeting Molly, when I auditioned to teach for The Molly Fox Studios. Molly and I discuss the freedom and the creative aspect that was available to us in the early 80’s. How we had the opportunity to create out of the box experiences and share ideas and inspiration without the fear of failure or getting fired. We go back to when Molly was six and her love of scarves and dancing. We talk about the Jane Fonda days and how we both (when I remembered) found our love of aerobics from this era of fitness. Molly shares her memories of San Francisco when in the days of disco and dance, music was a muse to the energy of the class environment. We move into Molly’s journey to NYC and how she began teaching at The Actors Studio. As her following grew and the classroom became too small to hold the energy of the teacher and students, she opened her own space The Molly Fox Studio. This conversation talks about so many elements of fitness including how “low impact” evolved and all the magic and mystery of those days. We also dive deep and go back to the day she closed her doors and how difficult that was for her and her heart. Molly and I talk about the many deaths we can have in our lifetime and how we can get ourselves up off our feet and into the world again. The piece of the conversation that I especially love is when we talk about resentment and forgiveness. I love this woman and I hope you love listening to this conversation as much as I enjoyed recording it. Connect with Molly Online and Social Media Website Facebook Instagram More About Molly Molly Fox is a pioneer in the fitness industry. She began her career in 1979 at the Jane Fonda Workout in San Francisco and founded and ran The Molly Fox studios in NYC for the better part of 14 years. Molly then began working with Equinox Fitness Clubs where she still teaches today. Molly has been teaching Yoga since 1994, her influences being Anusara, Iyengar, Jivamukti, and Ashtanga styles. She offers a dynamic, strong and focused Vinyasa Flow Class and her focus is on improving physical alignment and mobility.  

In this week's podcast episode my guest is Dr. Charlie Weingroff. Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  He is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.  He also is a member of the Nike Executive Performance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team.  Prior to returning to his home of NJ, he was the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC.    He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Beginning in 1998, Charlie spent 12 seasons of professional basketball, highlighted by his time as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.   Among the highlights of his tenure in Philadelphia was being part of the medical staff that ranked 1st in the NBA in Player Missed Games in the 2005-06 season. Through rehabbing patients, he subscribes to a movement-based approach popularized by the works of Gray Cook, Mike Boyle, Val Nsedkin, Dr. Pavel Kolar, and Louie Simmons.  In training athletes and clients, he champions the principles of the Functional Movement Screen and sound, evidence-based training principles.  Some of the methodologies Charlie is formally trained in include DNS, ART, Dry Needling, Graston, FMS/SFMA, TPI, and StrongFirst. Aside from working with patients, athletes and clients, he is also under the bar himself.  In 2007, he achieved AAPF Elite status in the 220 weight class with a total of 1915 pounds. His best powerlifting competition total is 800 squat, 510 bench press and 605 deadlift. Currently Charlie is available to treat, train, and consult at Drive495 in Manhattan, NYC and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.  Charlie often teaches and speaks internationally and consults regularly with Nike, the Roddick-Grunberg Tennis Academy, Perform Better, and Equinox Fitness Clubs. Here are some of the topics Charlie and I discuss during our interview: Charlie's background and philosophy Early sports specialization His work with the 76ers and Canadian Men's Basketball Should there be adjustments for a shorter or taller athlete if they are doing the same exercise? HRV and Omegawave System Why evaluation is so paramount and how it is the foundation for your programming. Training = Rehab Model 1,2,3 and much more! Show Notes: Charlie Weingroff (Website) Charlie Weingroff (Twitter) Charlie Weingroff (Facebook) Charlie Weingroff ( Instagram) Training = Rehab 1 (On Target Publications) Training = Rehab 2 (Perform Better) Hacking the Hinge

Leave us a review at http://www.openskyfitness.com/reviewSince our book raffle for the copiesof Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies toSleep Your Way to A Better Body, Better Health, and BiggerSuccess by Shawn Stevenson was such asuccess, we're going to have another book raffle for JoelHarper's book, MindYour Body: 4 Weeks to a Leaner, HealthierLife! Joel is Dr. Oz's personal trainer and has alsotrained many other celebrity elites including Olympic athletes,movie stars, and super models. We have one copy of this book so thevery first person to do the following steps will get thecopy:Go to our shownotes and click on the review link (openskyfitness.com/review).Leave us areview.Take a screen shotof what you wrote in the review.Email the screenshot along with your mailing address to Rob(rob@openskyfitness.com).Good luck!On this week's podcast episode, Rob and Devon discussed good gymetiquette such as how to keep the gym organized and clean; how towork in and share equipment with follow gym users; and how to showrespect and share space so that people feel comfortable. Whetheryou're new to the gym, a regular, or even an employee/personaltrainer at a gym, these are all good tips to ensure that everyonecan have a good workout in a great environment.Our guest of the week on the Open Sky Fitness podcast isworld-renowned Physical Therapist, Certified Athletic Trainer,and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Dr.Charlie Weingroff. We had a super interesting conversationwith Charlie about his experience as a physical therapist and hisdifferent viewpoints on how to properly examine your mobility andmovement for any physical problems. We talked about different possible sources such as Charlie's DVD, Training=Rehab,Rehab=Training as an example of how a person can continue trainingwith rehab techniques; the Functional Movement Screening andhow to take advantage of the program; and more importantly, how tofind the best medical help and create the best team of health andfitness experts.What path do you go down to find a great doctor, physicaltherapist, or chiropractor for your client or patient? Sometimesour pains, aches, and mobility issues can be something much moreserious and the easiest option is often not the best option.Charlie shares his advice on how crucial it is to seek outdifferent outsources to help treat your patient's medical issue andwho to go to first. One of our listeners recently asked Rob abouther hip's iliade bursitis and Charlie used it as a greatexample of what he recommends we should do to find the besthelp.Charlie is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength& Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit ForLife in Marlboro, NJ. He also is a member of the Nike ExecutivePerformance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead andHead Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’sNational Basketball Team. Prior to returning to his home of NJ, hewas the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and LeadPhysical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps SpecialOperations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC. He graduated from UrsinusCollege with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, andwent on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the Universityof Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.Currently Charlie is available to treat, train, and consult atDrive495 in Manhattan, NYC and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.Charlie often teaches and speaks internationally and consultsregularly with Nike, the Roddick-Grunberg Tennis Academy, PerformBetter, and Equinox Fitness Clubs.Charlie is single and lives in NJ with his dog, Rumble. You’rewelcome to email him at charlie@charlieweingroff.com with questions for theQ&A section, to offer a comment, or to discuss a potentialworkshop at your facility.What You'll Hear on This Episode0:00 Open Sky Fitness Introduction1:15  Opening Remarks by Rob andDevon2:25 A new book giveaway for Mind YourBody: 4 Weeks to a Leaner, Healthier Life7:06 Gym Etiquette Tips: How toapproach the gym23:38  Intro to Dr. CharlieWeingroff25:15  Have you always had astrong presence in the world of strength fitness?30:45 Were you always interested inworking in the field of physical therapy? How did you get into thiscareer?37:45  Charlie explainshis Training=Rehab,Rehab=Training program. How can I train when I'm in pain?46:10  Is it a good idea to doboth the first and second course of Functional MovementScreening?50:35  What are the most commonproblems for people who have poor mechanics? How can people improvetheir technique with the Functional Movement Screening?56:30 Sometimes your pain can besomething medically very serious and you can't deny it.58:35  Why it's important tounderstand what your qualification process is in order to be ableto move to the next fitness step.1:00:30  Why it's a personaltrainer's duty to help a client seek out another professionalfor mobility issues. Why it's a professional's duty to outsourcemedical help for their clients.1:03:30  Listener's questions:What can I do to improve my hip's iliade bursitis? What isCharlie's recommendation?1:16:55  What's the best route totake to find a doctor, physical therapist, or chiropractor?1:22:15  How to get in touchwith Charlie Weingroff and Drive 495.1:24:34 Closing Remarks by Rob andDevon1:26:44  Open Sky FitnessClosingsLINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONEDIN THIS EPISODE:Contact Charlie at charlie@charlieweingroff.comLearn more about Charlie and Training=Rehab,Rehab=Training on his website: http://charlieweingroff.com/Find Charlie on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/cwagon75Learn more about Drive 495: http://driveclubs.com/ Learn more about Joel Haper's book: MindYour Body: 4 Weeks to a Leaner, HealthierLife To Download Rob’s FREE workouttemplates click below**Download TemplatesAsk Rob a Question or tell him what is working for you: EmailRob@OpenSkyFitness.comTo leave a Review for Rob and the Open Sky Fitness PodcastCLICKNOW!  Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful andgreatly appreciated! They do matter in the rankings of the show andI read each and every one of them.Contact our amazing sound engineer Ryan? Send him an e-mailhere: info@stellarsoundsstudio.comThanks for Listening!Thanks so much for joining us again this week. Have some feedbackyou’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below!If you enjoyed this episode, please share it using the socialmedia buttons you see at the bottom of the post.If you have any questions (and would like to hear yourself onthe Open Sky Fitness Podcast), click on the link on the right sideof any page on our website that says “Send Voicemail.”And finally, don’t forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes toget automatic updates. It’s free!

Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  He is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.  He also is a member of the Nike Executive Performance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men's National Basketball Team.  Prior to returning to his home of NJ, he was the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC.    He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Beginning in 1998, Charlie spent 12 seasons of professional basketball, highlighted by his time as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.   Among the highlights of his tenure in Philadelphia was being part of the medical staff that ranked 1st in the NBA in Player Missed Games in the 2005-06 season. Through rehabbing patients, he subscribes to a movement-based approach popularized by the works of Gray Cook, Mike Boyle, Val Nsedkin, Dr. Pavel Kolar, and Louie Simmons.  In training athletes and clients, he champions the principles of the Functional Movement Screen and sound, evidence-based training principles.  Some of the methodologies Charlie is formally trained in include DNS, ART, Dry Needling, Graston, FMS/SFMA, TPI, and StrongFirst. Aside from working with patients, athletes and clients, he is also under the bar himself.  In 2007, he achieved AAPF Elite status in the 220 weight class with a total of 1915 pounds. His best powerlifting competition total is 800 squat, 510 bench press and 605 deadlift. Currently Charlie is available to treat, train, and consult at Drive495 in Manhattan, NYC and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.  Charlie often teaches and speaks internationally and consults regularly with Nike, the Roddick-Grunberg Tennis Academy, Perform Better, and Equinox Fitness Clubs.

Charlie Weingroff, DPT, ATC Physical Therapist Certified Athletic Training Strength & Conditioning Coach Topics Covered in this Podcast 1. How Charile got into the field2. The rationale behind Training = Rehab, Rehab = Training3. Where we are getting it wrong when it comes to integrating scopes of practices4. How and why training works (and doesn’t ) in a military setting.5. Recovery as it relates to performance6. Making the most of assessment tools 7. The Best rationale behid the FMS I've heard8. The idea of Joint Centration for Performance9. The 5 exercise Drill10. Why the Box Squat is beneficial11. Advice for young coaches, PTs, etc.12. How to contact Charlie The Charlie Weingroff File Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.  He was most recently the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC.  He is also Director of Clinical Education for the Vibraflex Whole-Body Vibration and Andante Medical, the makers of the SmartStep, mobile force plate.  He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Prior to returning to his home state of New Jersey in the Fall of 2006 after 12 seasons of professional basketball, he was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach and Assistant Athletic Trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA.   Among the highlights of his tenure in Philadelphia was being part of the medical staff that ranked 1st in the NBA in Player Missed Games in the 2005-06 season. Through rehabbing patients, he subscribes to a movement-based approach popularized by the works of Dr. Vladimir Janda, Dr. Shirley Sahrmann, Dr. Stuart McGill, and Gray Cook.  In training athletes and clients, he champions the principles of the Functional Movement Screen and sound, evidence-based training principles.  Some of the methodologies Charlie is formally trained in include DNS, ART, Dry Needling, Graston, FMS/SFMA, and the RKC. Aside from working with patients, athletes and clients, he is also under the bar himself.  In 2007, he achieved AAPF Elite status in the 220 weight class with a total of 1915 pounds. His best powerlifting competition total is 800 squat, 510 bench press and 605 deadlift. Currently Charlie is training and rehabbing clients of all types at Drive495 in Manhattan, NYC and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ.  Charlie often teaches and speaks internationally and consults regularly with Nike, the Roddick-Lavalle Tennis Academy, Perform Better, and Equinox Fitness Clubs.   Charlie lives with his wife, Kristen, and dog, Rumble, in NJ.  You’re welcome to email him at charlie@charlieweingroff.com with questions for the Q&A section, to offer a comment, or to discuss a potential workshop at your facility. http://www.elitefts.net/ http://charlieweingroff.com/  

In this episode I interview Jill Miller, founder of Yoga Tune Up , Coregeus, and The Roll Model- about her new book: The Roll Model- a step by step guide to eract pain, improve mobility and live better in your body. here’s a brief bio: Jill Miller is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, creator of the corrective exercise format Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 27 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, and pain management. Her signature classes and programs are taught at studios, clubs, rehab clinics and medical facilities throughout the world including Equinox Fitness Clubs, 24 Hour Fitness, Yoga Works, Cedar's SInai Medial Center, multiple CrossFit Boxes and more . She has presented case studies on pain at the Fascia Research Congress and the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Known as the Teacher’s Teacher, she has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manual therapists to incorporate her transformational approach in fitness and medical facility programs internationally. Jill has been featured in O Magazine, Men's Journal, Yoga Journal, Shape, Self, and on the Today Show and Good Morning America. She is creator of the DVDs Yoga Tune Up® and Yoga Link. Jill is a contributing expert on the Oprah Winfrey Network's OWN Show and sits on the Advisory Board for Natural Health Magazine. She is the bestselling author of The Roll Model- A Step by Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility and Live Better in Your Body www.yogatuneup.com www.therollmodel.com Some of Jill’s upcoming workshops include:   Hips Immersion Instructor:  Jill Miller, Creator Of Yoga Tune Up® Location:  West Hollywood, CA 90046 Schedule:  Thursday, February 19, 2015 - 12:00pm to 7:00pm Friday, February 20, 2015 - 10:30am to 5:30pm Saturday, February 21, 2015 - 11:00am to 6:00pm   The Roll Model® Method - Ball Sequencing and Innovation Instructor:  Jill Miller, Creator Of Yoga Tune Up® Location:  West Hollywood, CA 90046 Schedule:  Sunday, February 22, 2015 - 12:00pm to 8:00pm  Empower! Fusion Fitness Convention Instructor:  Jill Miller, Creator Of Yoga Tune Up® Location:  Rosemont, IL 60018 Schedule:  Thursday, March 5, 2015 - 12:00pm to Sunday, March 8, 2015 - 12:00pm  The Strength Matters Summit (US) Instructor:  Jill Miller, Creator Of Yoga Tune Up® Location:  San Diego, CA 92108 Schedule:  Friday, March 20, 2015 - 12:00pm to Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 12:00pm  Toronto Yoga, the Conference & Show Instructor:  Jill Miller, Creator Of Yoga Tune Up® Location:  Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 Schedule:    Thursday, April 9, 2015 - 12:00pm to Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 12:00pm

Host, Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian,  chats with "Nutritionist to the Stars," Oz Garcia, Ph.D., who is recognized as the world's leading authority on healthy aging. As "Nutritionist to the Stars" Oz is the go-to nutritionist for A-List celebrities and Fortune 100 CEO's. Some of his celebrity clients include Gwyneth Paltrow, Hilary Swank, Kim Cattrall, Heidi Klum, Winona Ryder, Veronica Webb and Naomi Campbell. We’ll discuss his book "Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance" and talk about tips for looking and feeling younger and healthier. His unique and customized approach to nutrition and anti-aging coupled with more than 30-years of experience has made Oz one of the most recognizable names in the industry. He has lectured all over the world and has been a pioneer in the study of nutrition and anti-aging. Oz is bestselling author of three books, The Balance, Look and Feel Fabulous Forever, and Redesigning 50: The No-Plastic-Surgery Guide to 21st-Century Age Defiance (HarperCollins). He was twice voted best nutritionist by New York Magazine and is frequently called upon by some of the most respected names in medicine and news media for his up-to-the-minute views on nutrition and its role in aging and longevity. Oz has been featured in prestigious publications like Vogue, Elle, Travel and Leisure, W Magazine, and The New York Times. He has also made numerous network and cable television appearances including NBC’s The Today Show, CBS Morning Show, Good Morning America on ABC, 20/20, 48 Hours, The View, and Fox News. Oz is also the head of health and nutritional services for Equinox Fitness Clubs worldwide, consultant to the East Coast Alliance of Trainers, Nutrophy Inc, and the world renowned Life Extension Foundation. Oz is executive chairman of Oz Wellness, LLC.

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcast show on radio." Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show podcast broadcasting live each week from Atlanta, GA, USA.   To download the show on iTunes please click on this link On tonight's show Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy learn how about the surprisingly simple weight loss plan for hardworking people who don't have time to diet from Heather Bauer, RD, CDN, author of The Wall Street Diet and founder of  www.Nu-Train.com. Heather Bauer  is a Registered Dietitian specializing in the interrelation between eating habits, metabolism, and lifestyle. Since 2001, she has offered private diet and nutrition counseling through her New York City-based nutrition practice, Nu-Train. Ms. Bauer received her RD from the University of Wisconsin and started her career in the pre- and post-natal nutrition unit at Maimonides Medical Center in New York, and as a staff nutritionist at Equinox Fitness Clubs. Ms. Bauer has appeared as a featured nutritionist in several health and beauty publications including Elle, Marie Claire, Gotham, Self, Seventeen, YM, TimeOut, New York Magazine, and Fitness Magazine. She has also appeared as a guest expert on the CBS Early Morning Show as well as FOX News.  Her brand new book THE WALL STREET DIET: The Surprisingly Simple Weight Loss Plan for Hardworking People Who Don't Have Time to Diet (Hardcover) by Heather Bauer  is available at her website  www.wallstreetdiet.com. Bauer, a dietician, directs her flexible plan at people who would never go for prepackaged meals or calorie counting. Her clientele are workaholics who grab meals on the go, do business over expense-account lunches and are frequently confronted by unhealthy treats in the conference room or at office parties. Bauer claims her approach makes losing weight a seamless part of the corporate lifestyle rather than an add-on project to an already full schedule. First, readers are asked to decide if they are a Clean Plate Clubber or a Controlled Eater, as this will help determine the course of their diet in regards to snacking, purchasing food and meal portions. Next, they are allowed to choose a few non-negotiables, i.e., the things they feel they cannot live without. Once these guidelines are intact, Bauer offers strategies for dealing with the food choices most working people confront daily (for ordering in with co-workers, take note of the healthy menu options beforehand, and don't succumb to dishes like General Tso's Chicken). Though Bauer's diet consists of nothing earth-shattering (avoid flour and refined sugar, control portion sizes, etc.), the specificity of the situations and solutions presented should appeal to its target audience who are busy people. Next we had on Laura King with www.Lauraking.net Laura  is frequently sought out by Olympians, leading edge CEO's, professional athletes, prominent physicians, award-winning trainers and parents. She teaches individuals how to utilize their minds to make lasting changes in both their performance and lives. In her recent book, The Power to Win, King explains how the use of hypnosis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) can easily help anyone conquer fear, build confidence and obtain unprecedented success. A popular speaker and admired life coach, Laura has published over 150 CDs and workbooks covering topics such as stress management, peak performance, public speaking, overcoming illness and much more. Mrs. King is director and founder of Summit Dynamics, LCC and is a certified hypnotist and certified sport hypnotist. A student of human excellence and positive behavior modification for over 25 years, Laura was trained at the Omni Hypnosis Training Center and the Don Mottin Sports Hypnosis Training Center, and received her NLP training from Dr. William Horton. She also spent over two decades studying with her mentor, Dorothy Gates, Ph.D., internationally recognized authority on child and adult development. She has an excellent tool to help you lose weight called the Complete Weight Loss / Be Fit for Life Series. The Be Fit for Life Series - Complete Weight Loss Program gets results by retraining your brain to attain and maintain the ideal weight for your body type. Long-term weight loss is not a matter of willpower, it's about changing thought patterns that trigger behavior. Through self-hypnosis CDs, your subconscious mind puts you on autopilot to get and keep the body that is just right for you. You become focused on healthy eating, speeding up your metabolism, and developing a positive self-image.  Then we were lucky to have the most popular home chef in AtlantaMegan McCarthy with www.Healthyeating101.com in the studio with us. Megan is a former vegan and vegetarian and brings her raw foodist background into real life, incorporating highly nutritious food into a healthy eating lifestyle. Megan took an interest in healthy eating when she was trying to lose weight after college.  After trying every diet out there, she realized it was all about feeding the body nourishing and smart foods…simply called "Superfoods.?  All-natural and given to us in their perfect form, she transforms Superfoods into everyday eating pleasure. Megan has been in the restaurant business since she was 16.   Some have included “Karyn's Fresh Corner? raw foods restaurant and several “Lettuce Entertain You? restaurants in Chicago.   She has taught healthy cooking classes for over 8 years.  She teaches in both Chicago and Atlanta for Whole Foods Market, Cook's Warehouse, Latin School"s Live and Learn, Discovery Center as well as many private home classes. Her classes sell out fast, as she is always one the most popular cooking instructors wherever she goes. Megan also provides professional chef services to national corporate tradeshow clients at FMI (Food Marketing Institute), PMA (Produce Marketing Assoc.) and the International Home & Housewares Show.  She has made guest chef appearances at Crate & Barrel’s Gourmet Pantry and at the NBC Health and Fitness Expos.   She has also made guest appearances on radio and television programs, such as the nationally syndicated show, “Starting Over,? helping the women of the house choose healthier food alternatives.  She was recently featured on DailyCandy.com for her healthy home cooking classes in Chicago.  And finally we closed the show with Jordan Goldberg who is with the website www.stickk.com stickK promotes healthier and happier living by helping people achieve their personal goals through the signing of Commitment Contracts. Happier people = happier world! On stickK, you draw up an official commitment contract that binds you to achieving a personal goal, be it big or small. By agreeing to this contract, you publicly state your goal and commit to achieving it. Or, if grand public pronouncements aren’t your style, you can tell only people you select. Either way, you’ve committed to a goal and people know about it - so now it’s your reputation at stake! To make you accountable as you work toward your goal, you file weekly reports on your success. (And don’t even think about lying -- because you appoint someone you know as a “referee? to verify the accuracy of your reporting!) You also enlist as many Supporters as you’d like to encourage you, via the website, every step of the way. If being part of a group gives you momentum, you can join a community of people on the site who are working toward the same goal as you (this feature will be ready in February). To keep yourself focused throughout your adventure, you record your progress – daily -- in a personal journal. Want to up the ante? Gamble more than your reputation. Place a financial wager on yourself.No Dr Fitness' Fitness Tips this week but you can get his tips every day at our new website www.wellnessminutes.com or on iTunes here. Or our  blog www.drfitnessblog.com Amazingly the Fat Guy is being followed by over 3 dozen people who are interested in what he eats each day. Who would have thought?  Anyone can follow the Fat Guy's eating exploits on Twitter.  Food journals are great ways to lose weight and the Fat Guy is always trying anything in order to lose those last 20 pounds. So take a peek into his food diary. You never know what he'll write. Somehow he can stay compliant to writing on Twitter but he can't fit in exercise each day. That's right, moments after he eats something the Fat Guy Twitters about it and you can follow him so that one day if you try real hard you too can look like the Fat Guy. Please go to www.twitter.com/fatguy Hot mom, Kathie Larkin was  not in the studio lending her thoughts and laughter.   Be sure to check out Kathie's website www.getkathie.com. Remember we are now on every morning in Michigan. On radio station WKNW. They asked us to create a Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy "Wellness Minute." So now a new Wellness Minute runs on that station each morning at around 7:40. Each Wellness Minute features the doctor and I going over 5 of his best tips on a given wellness subject like: losing weight, getting in shape, living a healthy lifestyle, etc. Now these Wellness Minutes are available online.  If you have a favorite radio station that you think would benefit from our Wellness Minutes send them an email telling them about it and who knows maybe you can hear us everyday too. Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My kid Max has been doing a radio show called "Kid Power Radio" for awhile now and you should check it out. Tiffany from The Daily Candy called his family friendly radio show "Hilarious!" This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of David Spade's "Showbiz Show" on Comedy Central or Entertainment Tonight mixed in with a little Wayne's World. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn't like on TV, at the movies, video games, in books and in music and even restaurant reviews. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. He had a big show recently he interviewed Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. And if your kid sends Max an email he'll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpowerradio.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax at Yahoo.com. He has gotten emails from kids from England, Australia, China and even the US. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to you his show is rocketing up the charts!!! As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Now you can listen to only the expert interviews at our new website www.healthexpertradio.com here or on iTunes here. Don't forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.drfitnessblog.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran's analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our brand new redesigned website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter and enjoy all the benefits of our online weight loss program and community. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!! Please blog about our show. Our show grows when our listeners tell their friends about us. We need your help to grow our listener base so if you enjoy Dr Fitness and the Fat guy please forward this podcast to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!

The most entertaining weight loss and fitness podcast show on radio." Please click on the POD button to listen to the latest Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy radio show podcast broadcasting live each week from Atlanta, GA, USA.   To download the show on iTunes please click on this linkOn tonight's very special Thanksgiving Show, Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy get the skinny about all things exercise dvds from three of the best selling exercise dvd instructors in America and the world. First up we had Michelle Dozois from Breakthru Fitness in the studio. Michelle's newest home workout series that will help you lose weight, burn fat and get a Breakthru Body! This amazing 3 dvd series will definitely get you moving and will help you achieve your fitness and weight loss goals. In addition to fitness and pilates, Michelle also shared a truly moving story about how her family has been dealing with an autistic child. Her child had an amazing breakthrough as a result of some fairly simple nutrition modifications and Michelle talked about that. she also shared her feelings about how grateful she was for Jenny McCarthy's book and story because it has really shined a bight light on autism and has really gotten some alternative methods of dealing with autism out into the public eye. Please go to Michelle's website www.breakthrufitness.com for more information. Next up we had on Patrica Moreno founder of intenSati Life. Patricia  is one of the most respected fitness instructors today. With more than 20 years experience, she is a pioneer in the industry. Today she trains trainers at the prestigious Equinox Fitness Clubs in New York. Her students will follow her anywhere because they cannot get enough of her  intenSatiTM, danceSatiTM, yogaSatiTM, coreSatiTM and warriorSatiTM classes. Patricia's enthusiasm, energy and dedication to constantly improving the workout are infectious. Patricia is recognized as an elite instructor within the industry as well: she teaches her techniques to other instructors worldwide, and she has been honored by her peers at training conventions worldwide. In addition, the press, including Allure, Shape, and W magazines, as well as The New York Sun and ABC News, have recognized her unique talent. The creation of the intenSati workout is evidence that Patricia leads new fitness trends pushes the boundaries: intenSati combines the best of group fitness with the elements of yoga and life coaching to create a new workout that is exactly right for our times, combining both physical and spiritual disciplines to create excellent results. For more information please go to her website www.intensati.comLast but never least we had back an old friend Tracey Mallett. Tracey is an internationally recognized expert known in the fitness industry and a popular figure among top media, having graced the cover of Pilates Style and been featured in Shape, Fitness Magazine, Women's Health, Fit Pregnancy, SELF, Fit Yoga, OK Magazine, and Diet and Fitness. Tracey is part of the Hot Moms Club and she too has a brand new book and exercise dvd for women coming out in January called "SEXY IN 6" featuring the amazing "6 Minute Quick Blast Method"  We had a big surprise for her tonight, because she didn't know that Michelle was with us in the studio. You see they are neighbors in Southern California. It was shockingly hilarious. Please check out Tracey's website www.traceymallett.com for info on all her dvds. Please continue making Dr Fitness jealous by following the Fat Guy on Twitter. As we've mentioned anyone can follow the Fat Guy's eating exploits on Twitter.  Food journals are great ways to lose weight and the Fat Guy is always trying crazy things in order to lose those last 20 pounds. So you can now peek into his food diary. That's right, moments after he eats something the Fat Guy Twitters about it and you can follow him so that one day if you try real hard you too can look like the Fat Guy. Please go to www.twitter.com/fatguy to see exactly what the fat guy eats. We  now have literally dozens of people who are following him so please join in.Hot mom, Kathie Larkin was in the studio lending her thoughts and laughter. You know Kathie as the host of Real Savvy Moms.  Real Savvy Moms is a great show for hot moms, fat moms, all kinds of moms and is available on most PBS' around the US and online. Remember Kathie is one of the top feet and legs model's out there... she is so hot she got to be a body double for Alyssa Milano in that Veet commercial that is on TV 24 hours a day. Be sure to check out Kathie's website www.getkathie.com. Also check out her hosting skills on www.RealSavvyMoms.com. Remember we are now on every morning in Michigan. On radio station WKNW. They asked us to create a Dr Fitness and the Fat Guy "Wellness Minute." So now a new Wellness Minute runs on that station each morning at around 7:40. Each Wellness Minute features the doctor and I going over 5 of his best tips on a given wellness subject like: losing weight, getting in shape, living a healthy lifestyle, etc. We're working on ways to make those tips available to all our listeners. If you have a favorite radio station that you think would benefit from our Wellness Minutes send them an email telling them about it and who knows maybe you can hear us everyday too. Also once again, I need you to please do me a favor. My kid Max has been doing a radio show called "Kid Power Radio" for awhile now and you should check it out. Tiffany from The Daily Candy called his family friendly radio show "Hilarious!" This is a great show for your kids. It is kind of like a kids version of David Spade's "Showbiz Show" on Comedy Central or Entertainment Tonight mixed in with a little Wayne's World. Max recaps the week in entertainment and gives his take and review of what he liked and didn't like on TV, at the movies, video games, in books and in music and even restaurant reviews. Please go to his site and download the show for your kid. He had a big show recently he interviewed Meatwad from Aqua Teen Hunger Force on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. And if your kid sends Max an email he'll read it on the air next week. The show can be found at www.kidpowerradio.com and you can email Max at RadioStarMax at Yahoo.com. He has gotten emails from kids from England, Australia, China and even the US. Your encouragement is greatly appreciated.  Thanks to you his show is rocketing up the charts!!! As always, more laughs, more info and more fun than any other health, fitness, weight loss podcast out there. Click the podcast button and check out the entire show right now. Don't forget to check out the Doctor Fitness and the Fat Guy blog at www.weightlossradio.blogspot.com for more tips about weight loss and Dr. Shafran's analysis of all things health and fitness. Also check out our website www.drfitnessandthefatguy.com to subscribe to our FREE weekly healthy living newsletter. You can also email Dr. Fitness there with your specific questions and he will personally answer each one. Promise!! Please blog about our show. Our show grows when our listeners tell their friends about us. We need your help to grow our listener base so if you enjoy Dr Fitness and the Fat guy please forward this podcast to a friend and put links to our website and show on blogs and message boards you enjoy. Thanks!