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Iron Sights#127 - Building a Better Body: Insights from Physical Therapist and Powerlifter Dr. David SkolnikOn this episode of the Iron Sights podcast, we welcome back Dr. David Skolnik who's traversed quite a journey since his last appearance on episode 14. As a doctor of physical therapy, coach, and competitive powerlifter, David offers some insights into the evolving landscape of physical therapy, ranging from corporate to private practices embracing a cash-only model. Our conversation delves into the realms of fitness, cultural shifts, and strategies for building a stronger, faster, and more resilient body.Timestamps00:00 Intro04:14 David's Background07:49 Perception Of What Physiotherapy Is16:12 Medicine 3.019:21 PT Social Media24:23 David's...
2023-12-111h 45
Becoming The 1% PodcastDr. David Skolnik Episode 27 Becoming the 1% PodcastDr. David Skolnik Joins us for our latest episode of Becoming the 1% Podcast. We discuss his background in Physical Therapy, Training Programs, Certifications and much, much more. I have linked his stuff below. Enjoy the episode
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The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Kyle Gillett - Concerning Health Trends & Full Spectrum MedicineOur guest this week is Dr. Kyle Gillett.In today’s conversation, Dr. Gillett and I talk about the concerning health trends he sees in men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 as well as the health trends that those over 50 should be aware of. We talk about the continuum of diet, exercise and pharmaceutical interventions in addressing obesity and the many downstream risk factors associated with excessively high body fat percentages. We also go deep on the topic on infertility - why rates are climbing and what we can do about it.You ca...
2022-07-201h 03
The Stronger Life PodcastFrank Benedetto - How to Avoid Burnout & Design a Life You LoveOur guest this week is Frank Benedetto.On today’s episode, Frank and I talk about why so many healthcare professionals are finding themselves burned out but scared to leave their jobs, when and how to find your niche as a practitioner and I ask Frank if it is ever too early or too late to start a side hustle. Frank is also gracious enough to offer two free tools to help everyone listening design a life they will love and to help them discover their niche - both resources typically reserved for members of The Honey Ba...
2022-07-061h 15
The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Kristin Phillips - Women's Health, Pelvic Floors & Better Sex for AllOur guest this week is Dr. Kristin Phillips, DPT & a Re-Release of the fifth most popular episode in Essential Strength History!Check out our partner on today's episode - Barbell Rehab - and use the code "stronger25" to save $25 off any online continuing education course!Remember - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis!Highlights - In t...
2022-06-221h 03
The Stronger Life PodcastSaad Alam - Building a Better System for Supporting Men's HealthOur guest this week is Saad Alam. Saad Alam is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Hone Health (formerly known as Peak), an online clinic that treats men’s hormonal imbalances and low testosterone.Saad is a lifelong health advocate dedicated to researching new and innovative ways to improve overall well-being. Saad set out on his journey to build a next-generation men’s health clinic after experiencing testosterone imbalances firsthand, which inspired him to learn more about male hormones and to help other men. Since founding the company, Saad has devoted himself to assisting men r...
2022-06-081h 01
The Stronger Life PodcastDanny Matranga - The Myth of Motivation & Other Common Fitness Mistakes to AvoidOur guest this week is Danny Matranga.In today’s conversation, Danny and I talk about the key elements he wants every client to understand about training, the difference between the idea of a “best diet” vs. “best dietary practices”, what Danny sees as the biggest scam in the fitness industry and the potentially bleak inevitability that we will all eventually have to prioritize our health.Remember - If you’re enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what...
2022-05-111h 02
The Stronger Life PodcastShanté Cofield - Cutting Through the Noise to Make Your Online Business Stand OutOur guest this week is Shanté Cofield.Shanté is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and the creator of The Movement Maestro, a website and social-media based platform devoted to all things human movement and mobility and a business coach who helps people discover their unique stories so they can stand out in the crowded online business landscape. In today’s conversation, Shanté and I talk about her two keys to good content and why it’s vital for folks to “stop watching other people’s stories and start writing their own.” Shanté defines empathic listening, shar...
2022-05-0456 min
The Stronger Life PodcastMark Breedon - Strength Training for Women & Breaking Fitness BarriersOur Guest this week is Mark Breedon.Mark is an online strength coach for women who uses strength training to build their confidence in and out of the gym, and make them feel like a confident badass lifter. Mark is passionate about helping those who don't fit the typical mold of someone who is strong and wants to show you that strength training is for everyone. Mark's mission is to change the focus on why we exercise, to move away from training for the weight on the scale and instead use exercise for health, self-confidence, and feeling...
2022-04-2759 min
The Stronger Life PodcastEbenezer Samuel - How Technology is Lowering the Barriers to FitnessOur guest this week is Ebenezer Samuel.Ebenezer is the fitness director for Men’s Health, the largest men’s media brand in the world, and a personal trainer for a wide range of clients from NFL players to working mothers and from broadcast personalities to firefighters. He's also the head of training innovation at the virtual training platform FlexIt.In today’s conversation, Ebenezer and I talk about how the fitness industry can do a better job of promoting client health vs. specific physical attributes, I get Ebenezer’s insight on how the growing market f...
2022-04-201h 06
The Stronger Life PodcastReed Davis - Metabolic Chaos, Functional Nutrition & Taking Responsibility for Your HealthOur guest this week is Reed Davis.Reed is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT). He is an expert in functional lab testing and holistic lifestyle medicine. Reed is the Founder of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) and the FDN Certification Course with over 3,000 graduates in 50 countries.Our Parter on today's episode is Functional Diagnostic Nutrition - Use this special enrollment link to gain access to the most in-depth nutrition and lab testing certification course ever developed!Remember -
2022-04-131h 07
The Stronger Life PodcastAli Gilbert - Testosterone: Why It's Low & What To Do About ItOur guest this week is Ali Gilbert.Ali has 20 years of experience as a Strength & Conditioning Coach specializing in Men’s Health and Hormone Optimization and has presented on these topics nationwide. Our Parter on today's episode is Testosterone School - Use this special enrollment link to sign up and learn everything you need to know about testosterone and TRT in this self-paced course!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episod...
2022-04-061h 04The Stronger Life PodcastRoman Rodriguez - The Social Psychology of Coaching & Democratizing Fitness EducationOur guest this week is Roman Rodriguez.Roman is the founder of The Coaching Marketplace, Director of Training at Moxy, PPSC Lead instructor and has been coaching and educating in the fitness industry for over a decade.Our Parter on today's episode is Pain Free Performance - Use the code "ESSENTIAL" to save 15% on the BEST weekend certification in the fitness industry!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your...
2022-03-301h 15
The Stronger Life PodcastKenny Santucci - Healing the World Through FitnessOur Guest this week is Kenny Santucci.Kenny is the owner of Strong New York and The Strength Club NYC. Kenny has established himself as a top trainer and thought leader in the New York City Fitness LandscapeOur Partner on today's episode is the STRONG Coffee - save 15% with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re tal...
2022-03-2358 min
The Stronger Life PodcastKevin Mullins - Men's Mental Health in the Fitness IndustryOur guest this week is Kevin Mullins.Kevin is a Miami-based personal trainer, Pain Free Performance Lead Instructor, and published author. Kevin and I share many of the same interests and passions in the realm of health & fitness and we are both part of the Pain Free Performance Education team. Our Partner on today's episode is the Pain Free Performance Specialist Certification - save 15% on the BEST weekend certification in the Fitness Industry with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying...
2022-03-161h 04
The Stronger Life PodcastChris Swart - Practical Advice for the Next Generation of Fitness ProfessionalsOur guest this week is Doctor Chris Swart.Doctor Swart is an Exercise Science Professor with a PhD in Exercise Physiology. While this conversation is built on our shared experiences in the field of Exercise Science, there are a lot of universally applicable lessons that can be applied to the pursuit of any career or any stage of life - including the importance of networking early and often, finding mentors and testing your knowledge.Our Partner on today's episode is FNXFit - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!
2022-03-091h 09
The Stronger Life PodcastCory Camp - Struggling with Life After Sports & Becoming a Forever AthleteOur guest this week is Cory Camp.Cory is a former Division One athlete, Founder of Forever Athlete and host of the Forever Athlete Podcast. After his athletic career ended, Cory experienced a profound loss of identity and felt that he’d been “locked out of flow” - the state of being where we are at our most creative and intuitive. The realization that he had invested too much of his identity into a single element of life, lead Cory to dedicate himself to helping other athletes make a smoother transition into life after sport. Our...
2022-03-021h 02
The Stronger Life PodcastMatteo Franceschetti - Unlocking the Secrets to a Perfect Night's SleepOur guest this week is Matteo Franceschetti.An athlete his entire life, Matteo has always been obsessed with performance. First, it was athletics. Then business. Now, sleep. The first two pursuits - athletics and business - lead to many sleepless nights, rationalized by the pursuit of record performance. It was Matteo’s quest for more restorative sleep, in fact, that led him to quit his previous life and launch Eight Sleep, a company dedicated to fueling human potential through optimal sleep, and to turning the bed into a seamless health platform for improved health, performance, an...
2022-02-2348 min
The Stronger Life PodcastJames Ellis - Thinking Fast, Acting Fast & Betting on MyselfOur guest this week is James Ellis. James is a friend here in Phoenix and the owner of Hammer CrossFit. I’ve described James as a guy who would give you the shirt off his back, even if it was the last shirt he owned. This selflessness is juxtaposed by James’ self-proclaimed tendency to be an “over thinker” and today’s conversation is a deep dive into how James is able to both take bold action while still finding time and space to reflect on his decisions.Our Partner on today's episode is STRONG Cof...
2022-02-161h 03
The Stronger Life PodcastAstrid Naranjo - Emotional Eating & The Four Pillars of HealthOur guest this week is Astrid Narajo - aka The Anti-Diet Dietician.Our Partner on today's episode is FNX - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!Today’s Conversation centers around Astrid’s four pillars of a wholistic health, common self-limiting mindsets that undermine fat loss g...
2022-02-091h 13
The Stronger Life PodcastAustin Cohen - Building the Future of A la Carte FitnessOur Guest this week is Austin Cohen.Our partner on today's episode is STRONG Coffee - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!In today’s conversation, Austin and I talk about the origins of FlexIt Fitness, the problem the company is out to solve, and the challeng...
2022-02-021h 00
The Stronger Life PodcastNelly Attar - Grief, Strength & Growing Through AdversityOur guest this week is Nelly Attar.Our partner on today's episode is STRONG Coffee - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!Nelly Attar joins us all the way from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Nelly is a sports entrepreneur, trainer and athlete. After completing two degrees...
2022-01-281h 08
The Stronger Life PodcastSarah McDevitt - Demystifying Meditation & Learning to Enjoy the JourneyOur Guest this week is Sarah McDevitt.Our partner on this week's episode is Pain Free Performance - Save 15% with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!In today's conversation, we talk to Sarah about her personal experiences with anxiety and her realization that, like many of us, achieving the deeper states of med...
2022-01-191h 10
The Stronger Life PodcastAnthony Mendez - How to Double Your Income & Beat the Instagram AlgorithmOur guest this week is Anthony Mendez.Our partner on this week's episode is STRONG Coffee - Save 15% with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!In today’s conversation, Anthony and I walk about how to define success for yourself rather than measuring your success by someone else definition. We talk about both the big...
2022-01-121h 22
The Stronger Life PodcastJulie Shiller - Get Strong for the Greater GoodOur guest this week is Julie Shiller.Our partner this week is Pain Free Performance - use the code ESSENTIAL at checkout to save 15%Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a weekly basis!In today’s conversation, Julie and I talk about her evolving definition of strength, the benefits of taking risks and intentionally trying things you are bad at, the role of...
2022-01-0559 min
The Stronger Life PodcastValentina LeQueux - Lessons Learned on the Path to Self LoveOur guest this week is Valentina LeQueux.Our partner this week is STRONG Coffee - use the code ESSENTIAL at checkout to save 15%Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis!On today’s episode, Valentina and I talk about her recovery from crippling anxiety and the steps she took to learn to love herself more than ever. We talk...
2021-12-291h 12
The Stronger Life PodcastBrandon Whitehead - Using Food to Fix Your Broken GutOur guest this week is Brandon Whitehead.Our Partner on Today's Episode is FNXFit - use the code ESSENTIAL and save 25% on all your sports nutrition needs!Remember - If you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis!In today’s conversation, Brandon and I talk about the roll of being open to change as it relates to coaching and to being coached. We discus...
2021-12-221h 17
The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Carolyn Stone - Warning Signs & Treatments for Thyroid Disorders, Low Testosterone and Autoimmune DiseaseOur guest this week is Dr. Carolyn Stone.Check out our partner on today's episode - STRONG Coffee - and use the code ESSENTIAL to save 15% off every purchase of organic coffee!Remember - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re SUBSCRIBED, and that you’re SHARING these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis!Highlights - In today’s Conversation, Dr. Stone defines Hashimoto’s Disease, why it is increasingly common and...
2021-12-1557 min
The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Kristin Phillips - Women's Health, Pelvic Floors & Better Sex for AllOur guest this week is Dr. Kristin Phillips, DPT.Check out our partner on today's episode - Barbell Rehab - and use the code "stronger25" to save $25 off any online continuing education course!Remember - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis! Highlights - In today’s Conversation, Dr. Phillips and I discuss the pros and cons...
2021-12-081h 03
The Stronger Life PodcastMark Bell - Protein Mandates, Fat Proofing Your Home & Lessons Learned from DietingOur guest this week is Mark Bell.Our partner this week is STRONG Coffee - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL! A portion of every purchase helps support this show.REMEMBER - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis!HIGHLIGHTS - Mark is back for his second appearance on The Essential Strengt...
2021-12-011h 42
The Stronger Life PodcastPat Darby - Financial Advice for the Fitness Business OwnerOur guest this week is Pat Darby.Our partner on this week's episode is STRONG Coffee - save 15% on every purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout! A portion of every purchase helps support this show.REMEMBER - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis! HIGHLIGHTS - In today’s conversation, Pat and I talk about the benefits...
2021-11-241h 10
The Stronger Life PodcastHayden Bowe - Raising the Standard on Powerlifting & BusinessOur guest this week is Hayden Bowe.Today's Partner is Pain Free Performance - use the code "essential" to save 15% on any in -person course. Remember - if you are enjoying this podcast, be sure you’re subscribed, and that you’re sharing these episodes with your friends and family who would appreciate what we’re talking about on a week to week basis! Tag the show on Instagram too - @essential.strength.podcast - and tag me - @dr.davidskolnik.dpt - its super fun to see whose listening!Hay...
2021-11-171h 09
The Stronger Life PodcastNatalie Newhart - Lessons Learned from Over Training & Poor Stress ManagementOur guest today is Natalie Newhart.Our Partner on Today's Show - FNX Fitness - Use code "essential" for 25% off every purchaseIn today’s conversation, Natalie and I walk at length about her definition of strength and how it has changed in the last 3 years, why learning to manage stress is just as important as the food we eat and the weights we lift, and strategies for overcoming the compulsive desire to always train harder.Connect with Natalie - @natalie.newhart Connect wi...
2021-11-101h 07
The Stronger Life PodcastFrank Benedetto - How to Avoid Burnout & Design a Life You LoveOur guest this week is Frank Benedetto.On today’s episode, Frank and I talk about why so many healthcare professionals are finding themselves burned out but scared to leave their jobs, when and how to find your niche as a practitioner and I ask Frank if it is ever too early or too late to start a side hustle. Frank is also gracious enough to offer two free tools to help everyone listening design a life they will love and to help them discover their niche - both resources typically reserved for members of The Honey Ba...
2021-11-031h 14
The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Kyle Gillett - Concerning Health Trends & Full Spectrum MedicineOur guest this week is Dr. Kyle Gillett.In today’s conversation, Dr. Gillett and I talk about the concerning health trends he sees in men and women between the ages of 25 and 45 as well as the health trends that those over 50 should be aware of. We talk about the continuum of diet, exercise and pharmaceutical interventions in addressing obesity and the many downstream risk factors associated with excessively high body fat percentages. We also go deep on the topic on infertility - why rates are climbing and what we can do about it.You ca...
2021-10-271h 02
The Stronger Life PodcastDanial Hooper - Using Return on Relationship to Build a BrandOur guest today is Danial Hooper.In today’s conversation, I ask Danial about the role of community within the framework of building a brand, what challenges he has faced in building a digital brand and Danial shares an incredible shift in perspective from assessing Return on Investment (or ROI) to prioritizing Return on Relationship (ROR). Plus I get Danial to spill the beans on some new products and projects coming down the pipe at FNX Fitness.Our Partner on Today's Show - FNF Fitness - Use code "essential" fo...
2021-10-2055 min
The Stronger Life PodcastCrystal Miranda - All Vibes Welcome & The Dangers of Toxic PositivityOur guest today is Crystal Miranda.Crystal is back as our very first repeat guest and today we are talking about the dangerous nature of Toxic Positivity and the importance of normalizing the full spectrum of human emotions.Today’s episode is being released on October 10, 2021 on World Mental Health Day and in support of Crystal and the non-profit work she is doing through The Healthy Mind Movement - we are releasing a new piece of apparel. I’m sure everyone listening has seen someone wearing a “Good Vibes Only” T-shirt, but what about all the othe...
2021-10-1053 min
The Stronger Life PodcastSarry Ibrahim - Build Financial Wealth by Learning to Think Like a BankOur guest this week is Sarry Ibrahim. In today’s conversation, Sarry and I talk about how to define financial strength, what it means to Think Like a Bank, the importance of having financial objectives and goals and what Sarry thinks people can do right now to set themselves up for strong financial futures.Sign up for Enduring Strength - Take the guesswork out of your workouts with this year-round program coached by Dr. David Skolnik, DPT. Build Strength, Gain Muscle and Improve Your Endurance with Enduring Strength. Hit the link abo...
2021-10-0655 min
The Stronger Life PodcastDr. Justin Farnsworth - What the F$CK Happened to Healthcare?Our guest today is Dr. Justin Farnsworth, DPT.In today’s conversation, Dr. Farnsworth and David talk about how the American Healthcare system is failing to keep us healthy and how the Fitness Industry needs to step up to fill the void. They talk about why it is so difficult for people to take personal responsibility for their own health and the dangers of “convenience culture”. This is a no-holds-barred conversation, with a lot of passion - these issues are vitally important and its going to take a lot of difficult discussions to bring about real change.
2021-09-2959 min
The Stronger Life PodcastKyle Benson - Cultivating a Strong Romantic RelationshipOur guest this week is Kyle Benson.Kyle is a marriage and sex therapist who has worked with dozens of couples to help them understand the root causes of their wants, needs, insecurities and find the truth in their relationships.In today’s conversation, Kyle and I talk about how to cultivate intentionally intimate relationships, how to adjust the “thermostat” on your relationship, balancing individuality with partnership, and how to root out defensiveness and stonewalling to allow for effective communication.Connect with me and to connect with this podcast via Instagram where we produc...
2021-09-221h 09
The Stronger Life PodcastBuilding a Healthy Mindset & Busting Fitness Myths w/ Hayley PettinatoOur guest this week is Hayley Pettinato.In today’s conversation, Hayley and I talk about the power of daily affirmations and how to optimize your self-talk. We discuss different forms of journaling, and Hayley and I dive into three of the biggest health and fitness myths that can have damaging effects on both our physical and our mental health.If you have a second, please subscribe to this podcast, leave us a five star rating and write a quick review. It means the world to me, and it helps get this podcast out into th...
2021-09-151h 05
The Stronger Life PodcastSimple Strategies for Being Happy & Healthy w/ Mads FriisOur guest this week is Mads Friis.On today's Episode, Mad's and David discuss strategic goal setting, the importance of sleep and rest, and why so many people are unhappy despite their perceived success. Mads is, by his own admission, excessively curious and this curiosity has lead hum to question why so many people seem so unhappy and unfulfilled. It is his mission with his Podcast and his coaching business, to help as many people as he can figure out what makes them happy, where they want to be in life, and show them how...
2021-09-081h 02
The Stronger Life PodcastAdapt or Die: A Lesson on How to Handle Hard Things w/ Joe SullivanOur guest this week is Joe Sullivan.In today’s episode, Joe and I talk about the origin of his “Adapt or Die” mentality, the importance of family, what makes a good coach and Joe answers some questions from gym members at my home gym, American Raw Fitness out here in Gilbert, Arizona.Joe is an All Time World Record holding powerlifter, a coach, an entrepreneur and an educator. He is very familiar with hardship and speaks frequently on the power of mindset as it relates to overcoming difficult circumstances.Our Partner on Toda...
2021-09-011h 08
The Stronger Life PodcastFrom Consumption to Action: How to Build a Brand on Instagram w/ Kandace HudspethOur Guest this week is Kandace Hudspeth.On today’s episode, Kandace and I talk about all the things you need to know to leverage Instagram to support your personal brand and business. From how lay out your page, build trust, increase interaction and help people transition from consuming your content to taking action on it.Kandace is a career brand strategist and lifelong fitness enthusiast who pivoted her career, from big agency leadership to fitness business and brand innovation. With 20 years building brands and crafting digital marketing strategies, Kandace brings proven growth an...
2021-08-251h 09
The Stronger Life PodcastWho is David Skolnik? w/ Guest Host Christian CarranzaOur guest today is David Skolnik. We’re changing things up to make episode 50 with something special. Today, my producer - Christian - is interviewing me. The idea is, a reintroduction of sorts. Now that we’re 50 episodes in, I know it’s not just my mom and dad and a few friends listening any more, so getting to know who I am, and why I do what I do seemed the pertinent thing to do. Connect with David - @dr.davidskolnik.dptConnect with the Show - @essent...
2021-08-181h 29
The Stronger Life PodcastEating to Achieve Your Goals w/ Hallie TobiasOur guest this week is Hallie Tobias.In our conversation today, Hallie and I talk about how to eat to achieve specific goals, we talk about the psychology and personal development aspects of nutrition coaching, and I learn what has surprised Hallie the most about working as a nutrition coach.Check Out Our Partner on Today's Episode - FNX Fitness Save 15% off any purchase of the BEST nutritional supplements in the game!Use the code "ESSENTIAL" at checkout to save some dolla dolla bills ya'll :)Connect with Hallie...
2021-08-1159 min
The Stronger Life PodcastHow to Turn Circumstance into Opportunity w/ Joe RinaldiToday’s guest is Joe Rinaldi. Joe is a Doctor of Physical Therapy based on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - but Joe will tell anyone who asks that he is far more than his professional title. His personal mission is to serve, love, encourage and inspire everyone he meets, and to leave the world better than he found it. There is a contagious positivity about Joe that I am sure everyone listening will feel.In today’s conversation, we talk about who Joe wants to be and the work he is doing to become that pers...
2021-08-0456 min
The Stronger Life PodcastReimagining Health & Wellness with Full Spectrum CBD w/ Matt LombardiOur guest this week is Matt Lombardi, Former Professional Hockey Player, Entrepreneur, Avid Cross-Fitter and Co-Founder of Beam, a THC-Free CBD brand committed to producing the best possible products for better everything. In our conversation today, Matt and I talk about CBD and why it stood out to him as an athlete surrounded by a million different supplements. We talk about Beam, their core products, and their mission to reimagine health and wellness. We also discuss the “dark sides” of entrepreneurship that happens behind the flashy ad campaigns and celebrity endorsements.Our partn...
2021-07-2859 minIron Sights#14 - David Skolnik, DPT: The multidimensional aspects of strength, mental health, the Stronger Than Stigma movement, the realities of Physical Therapy in our modern medical system, imposter syndrome, and why fitness isn’t essential in AmericaEp 14: David Skolnik is the founder and owner of Stronger in Motion and Co-Host of The Essential Strength Podcast. As a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and competitive powerlifter, he has worked with a very diverse group of patients and clients for more than a decade. David has a unique perspective on the world of Physical Therapy (PT) and discusses the gaps that exist in how it fits into our modern healthcare system. In this episode he discusses the challenges PT’s and patients face and the pressure and dilemmas these challenges cr...
2021-07-271h 48
The Stronger Life PodcastA Guide to Blazing Your Own Trail in the Fitness Industry w/ Scott HowellOur guest this week is Scott Howell.From training clients in small boutique gyms, to overseeing regional operations at one of the biggest corporate fitness brands to owning his own successful gym business, Scott has seen, and done, more than most in this industry.In today’s conversation, Scott and I talk about the risk and rewards of working for a larger company vs. blazing your own entrepreneurial trail, we talk about whether there is any such thing as “stability” in the workplace anymore, and I get Scott’s insight into how he has crea...
2021-07-211h 12
The Stronger Life PodcastThe Pursuit of Fulfillment & Finding Community w/ Conny SchneiderOur guest this week is Conny Schneider. Conny is the owner of KomplexFit in Petaluma, California. She is a personal trainer, community builder, knowledge seeker and as you’re learn today - not afraid to take bold steps in pursuit of fulfillment.In today’s conversation, Conny and I talk about the strength that was required to pick up her entire life and move from Germany to Northern California after high school, how she first got involved in the fitness industry, her decision to start her own business and the challenges she faced when she she realized it was...
2021-07-141h 05
The Stronger Life PodcastA Practical Guide to Being a Strong Leader w/ Layci NelsonToday’s Guest is Layci Nelson.In today’s conversation, Layci and David talk about the differences between someone in a leadership position and someone who is a real leader, why ego checks and apologies are key components of effective leadership, and the potential pitfalls of becoming friends with your employees.Follow Layci - @layci_nelsonFollow David - @dr.davidskolnik.dptFollow the Show - @essential.strength.podcastCheck Out our Partner - GetPPSC** Use the Code "essential" to take 10% off any in-person GetPP...
2021-07-071h 09
The Stronger Life PodcastHow to Have Effective & Empathetic Conversations About Weight w/ Gabi DixsonOur guest this week is Gabi Dixson.Today’s conversation is focused on how health and fitness professionals, and the public at large, can have more effective and empathetic conversations about body weight, and how the lived experience of being in a bigger body shapes one’s outlook on life.Gabi is the Winner of New Zealand’s Strongest Woman 2020 and is currently training for USPA Powerlifting Nationals in July 2021 and World’s Strongest Woman in November 2021. She is also an aspiring coach on a mission to create space for black and brown people i...
2021-06-301h 03
The Stronger Life PodcastPlaying the Long Game in the Fitness Industry w/ Andrew CoatesToday’s guest is Andrew Coates. Andrew is a personal trainer based in Edmonton, Alberta Canada. He hosts a weekly podcast called Lift Free and Diet Hard, and is a prolific writer in the fitness space who has contributed articles to T Nation, True Coach, The PTDC and Generation Iron. He is a mentor, and a bonafide scholar of all things health and fitness.Follow Andrew - @andrewcoatesfitnessFollow David - @dr.davidskolnik.dptFollow the Show - @essential.strength.podcastOur Partner on today's episode is GetPPSC - us...
2021-06-2359 min
The Stronger Life PodcastIs Mindfulness Training the Key to More Effective Policing? w/ Richard GoerlingOur guest this week is Richard Goerling.Richard is a certified mindfulness trainer, retired police officer and military veteran. He is the founder of The Mindful Badge and specializes in training health, resilience and human performance skills to first responders.Connect with Rich - The Mindful BadgeConnect with David - @dr.davidskolnik.dptConnect with the Show - @essential.strength.podcastCheck out our partner - GetPPSC - and take 10% off any live course with the code essential at checkout!Your Action Plan
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The Stronger Life PodcastCould a Dysfunctional Pelvic Floor be Causing Pain & Limiting Performance? w/ Dr. Michelle Gilpin, DPTOur guest today is Dr. Michelle Gilpin, DPT. Michelle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy who practices out of Evolution Healthcare & Fitness in Portland, Oregon. In Today’s conversation we focus on one particular area of body, the pelvic floor. What is it? What is its function in the wholistic system of the body? What are the signs and symptoms that the pelvic floor is not functioning properly or optimally? And how training the pelvic floor can lead to enhanced performance in both sport and life.Follow Michelle - @drmgptFollow David - @dr.da...
2021-06-0958 min
The Stronger Life PodcastHelping Military Veterans Find Community Through Fitness w/ Chris PhillipsOur guest today is Chris Phillips. Chris is a US Army Veteran who conducted 4 tours of Afghanistan and Iraq as an Infantryman. In 2019, a solider Chris has been especially close with took his own life, and Chris decided it was time to do something. So he created Quality Resilience Fitness, QRF Fit for short, a non-profit organization that uses their proceeds to help veterans pay for gym memberships, entrance fees into lifting competitions, and to find community through fitness. His ultimate goal is to make sure that our Military Veterans know they are not along, and there i...
2021-06-0244 min
The Stronger Life PodcastSimple, Sustainable Fat Loss w/ Jumha AburezeqOur guest today is Jumha Aburezeq. Jumha is the founder and head nutrition coach at StoopidFit, a health and wellness brand focused on helping people to live a healthier lifestyle as simply as possible. By focusing on simple actionable habits, Coach Jumha has helped hundreds of people lose weight, gain confidence, and feel better than they ever have before. In today’s conversation Jumha and I talk about the biggest pitfalls that trip people up when they are trying to loose fat and change their relationship with food. We talk about the STOOPID easy thing people overlook wh...
2021-05-2648 min
The Stronger Life PodcastEmpowering the Next Generation of Fitness Professionals w/ Gini GrimsleyToday’s guest is Gini Grimsley - Gini is the Director of Fitness Product for VASA Fitness. She is known for creating cutting-edge programming and introducing approachable, results-driven fitness concepts. She enjoys any opportunity to empower the next generation of fitness professionals and is passionate about furthering their education and expertise to provide opportunities for development and career advancement. Today's conversation spans everything from the common strengths and weaknesses of new fitness professionals, how to build a brand, how to build teams, and how VASA balances aggressive growth in the gym industry while ra...
2021-05-191h 03
Up and Adam with Adam Von RothfelderThe Evolution of Pain Science with David Skolnik, DPT"My mission is to close that gap between healthcare and fitness and raise the level of both." – David Skolnik David Skolnik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, entrepreneur, and strength and conditioning coach. He is the founder and owner of Stronger in Motion, which offers personalized training and nutrition programs as well as one-on-one coaching with David and his team. David is also the Co-Host of The Essential Strength Podcast. In this episode, Adam speaks with David Skolnik on his unique purpose in the health and fitness world. He also gives his take on why ma...
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Operation Podcast with Chase ChewningA Podcast in Motion Stays in Motion with David Skolnik, DPTDavid Skolnik is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a certified strength, conditioning, and powerlifting coach. David is also the host of The Essential Strength podcast, where he talks about strength in different forms- physical, mental, intellectual, and professional. To David, strength is the lifeblood that runs through most of what he does and has been his fitness choice for as long as he can remember. Today, he shares the backstory behind starting his podcast, his love for fitness and strength, and how the podcasting space has helped him level up as a person and professional. A p...
2021-02-2533 min
The Stronger Life PodcastWhat is Your Personal Definition of Strength?Questions or comments? E-mail Us - david@strongerinmotion.com - or hit us up on Instagram - @essential.strength.podcastHave your subscribed to The Essential Strength Podcast yet? - If you’ve enjoyed this podcast so far but have not yet subscribed, that would mean a lot to us.Episode 24Today is Episode 24 and it’s episode unlike anything up until this point. Today, we are sharing a highlight reel of some of our favorite definitions of strength from guests up to this point.
2020-12-1616 min
The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - What's Better: Walking or Running?Questions or Comments? E-mail us! - david@strongerinmotion.comWhat's Better: Walking or Running?There's a lot to unpack in a question like this, but today's episode aims to tackle the two biggest reasons why people might wonder - "Should I walk or should I run?"Want to learn more? Check out the link below for an article from Medical News Today!https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/walking-vs-runningCatch ya'll next week!
2020-12-1104 min
The Stronger Life PodcastHigher Education in the Pandemic & The Future of Physical Therapy w/ Karin SteereYou are in for a treat this week, an incredibly powerful conversation with Karin Steere, my favorite professor from my PT school program who is still teaching the physical therapists of tomorrow while also completing her PhD in neuroimmunology.I know the title this episode focuses on her roles as an educator and a physical therapist, but the first 30 minutes of this conversation played out more as a conversation about where human beings draw their motivation from, the impacts of our lived experience, and how each person’s journey to healing is uniquely important. I think you’ll q...
2020-12-021h 17The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - So... I think I had COVID-19My wife and I had COVID-19. Today was my first day back in the gym now that I've achieved the benchmarks for days since first symptoms, days without a fever and symptom reduction. The strangest part - I never actually tested positive, even though my wife, Rebecca, did. We made no effort to distance from each other after I developed symptoms and yet... I still tested negative... TWICE and with two different forms of testing.And that is, in large part, what this episode is about. It's not about the symptoms we experienced, but instead i...
2020-11-1304 min
The Stronger Life PodcastThe Four Pillars of Fitness & Doing "The Work" w/ Maggie DongWelcome to Episode 19 of The Essential Strength Podcast with our guest this week, Maggie Dong - host of the Mind Muscle Enlightenment Podcast and someone who has a powerful message to share about expanding out definition of what it means to be healthy and fit.On today’s episode, we talk about Maggie’s four pillars of fitness, what is means to “do the work” and how the journey is so much more important than the destination. We talk about a recent episode of Maggie’s podcast that I found super interesting, in which she speaks on how forgiv...
2020-11-1156 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Have People Always Had Back Pain?What’s up everyone, it’s David back with this weeks episode of Health and Fitness Friday. Your bite sized podcast meant to make you a little smarter and a little stronger at the end of every week.We’re still riding the back pain train this week, but we’re taking it BACK IN TIME.Back Pain seems like a modern dilemma. We sit more and more for our jobs, we sit and watch Netflix at home, we sit in our cars and therefore we have back pain.People probably didn’t have back...
2020-11-0604 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHard Work, Grit & Building FNX Fit w/ Adrian ConwayToday’s guest is none other than Adrian Conway - former pro-football player, multiple time CrossFit Games Team Champion, Coach, Podcast Host and Co-Founder of FNX Fit.On today’s episode we talk about Adrian’s athletic background, the birth of FNX and their commitment to building a supplement company grounded in transparency, quality and community, we talk about Adrian’s recent venture into podcasting - he is the host of RISE and POD with Adrian Conway - and I ask Adrian about the importance of two key themes in his life and success - HARD WORK and the...
2020-11-0457 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Re-training the Brain with Chronic PainCongratulations ! You have made it to the end of another work week and that means it’s time for Health & Fitness Friday here on The Essential Strength Podcast! This is the bight sized podcast meant to make you a little smarter as the week comes to a close!This week we’re talking about how to take control and start undoing some of these painful connections and feedback loops that cause pain when you just think about an activity like walking, carrying groceries, etc.I read a great analogy for neuroplasticity since our last conversation. Neur...
2020-10-3007 minThe Stronger Life PodcastLearning, Leading & The Importance of Relative Strength w/ Max ArtsisThis is episode 17 and our guest today is Max Artsis. Max is a coach, trainer and speaker based in Los Angeles. In his own words, Max is fortunate to train gold medal Olympians, and athletes in the NFL, MLB, WNBA, NBA, and NCAA. He spent 6 years at Nike World Headquarters, including time as the Nike Master Trainer Network Lead, was the Director of Sport Science and Education for Rokke Performance Therapy, and continually keynotes for companies/conferences globally. He is endlessly fascinated with the psychology of sport, and how the holistic picture of the human behind the...
2020-10-2851 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Why Do We Feel Pain?Today we’re continuing our conversation about pain, and in particular we’re asking the question - why do we feel pain? What is the point of this unpleasant sensation and why, if it’s so important, does it seem that we all experience it differently?Pain is, at its core, our body’s way of signaling a real or perceived threat. That threat is most commonly one that could cause damage to the physical structure of the body. We experience pain as a way of breaking the pattern and creating a sensation so acutely unpleasant that our atte...
2020-10-2305 minThe Stronger Life PodcastYoga, Strength Training and Empowering Strong Women w/ Alex PiccirilliToday is episode 16 and out guest is Alex Piccirilli - one of the most effusively energetic and positive people I have the pleasure of calling a friend.Alex is a Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and RYT-200 Yoga Teacher who recently left Portland and moved to Nashville, TN. As a coach, Alex focuses on moving with intention and integrity, building confidence through strength, and holistically increasing performance in a fun and sustainable way. She grew up playing sports and discovered her love of strength training through college athletics as a cheerleader at the University of Miami...
2020-10-2158 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Chronic Pain Changes Your BrainToday we’re continuing our conversation about pain, and in particular today we’re talking about how it literally changes your brain.Because the experience of chronic pain is associated with multiple networks of the central nervous system, it is actually classified as a Central Nervous System Disorder with sensory, cognitive, emotional and behavioral elements.Long story short, the brain is a complex and interconnected structure - in the case of pain, the areas of the brain responsible for interpreting the messages coming from other areas of the body are connected with the areas responsible for...
2020-10-1605 minThe Stronger Life PodcastInjury, Mentorship & Building SoCal Powerlifting w/ Zack BartellToday is Episode 15 and our guest is the Great and Powerful Zack Bartell.Zack Bartell is the sole owner of SoCal Powerlifting, located in Irvine California. He is a retired competitive powerlifter, and also works as a business coach to fitness businesses around the country, helping them grow and scale their own operations. On today’s episode, Zack takes us back to when his powerlifting career was ended prematurely due to injury and puts himself back in that moment when his entire identity was ripped away from him. We talk about the how SoCal Powerlifting cam...
2020-10-1452 minThe Stronger Life PodcastMotivation Monday - Be UncommonIt’s the little things we do that either moves us forward towards high achievement or pulls us backward towards the safety of low expectations.When most stop…keep going. Risk safety for uncertain.Let your values and principles serve as anchors during the inevitable storms that life sends your wayMike is back with another Motivation Monday segment!This one will help you shed the fear and mediocrity that comes with "the crowd." It might be just the spark you need break free and begin to live the life YOU want...
2020-10-1208 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Low Back Pain and Exercise: What Does the Evidence Say?Last week we began our conversation about pain and the importance of continuing to find ways to stay active and keep mobile even in the presence of pain. Today, we are going to zoom in a little bit and discuss Low Back Pain and the state of the literature as it relates to what does and does not work when it comes to exercises designed to rehabilitate chronic low back pain.In particular, we’re talking about the findings of a literature review published in December, 2018 that looked at various common exercise paradigms used to address low ba...
2020-10-0906 minThe Stronger Life PodcastIntegrated Healthcare & Fitness w/ Brad FarraToday is Episode 14 and our guest is Brad Farra. Brad is a sports chiropractor and the owner of Evolution Healthcare and Fitness in Portland, Oregon. Evolution is the Premier Integrated Healthcare and Fitness Facility in the Pacific Northwest, and a unique look into what many of us in the healthcare and fitness industries becomes common place - a single facility boasting Physical Therapy, Chiropractic, Massage, Acupuncture, Naturopathic Medicine and Dietetics along with a group of experienced coaches and trainers all working in concert under a single roof, supporting one another and pushing each other to be better....
2020-10-0758 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Can I Train with Pain?Happy Friday!Let's talk about pain - and specifically, can you continue training when if you have pain?Short answer to a very complex question: YES...most of the time. There are some caveats to this answer, and LOT's more to talk about moving forward but here is the biggest take home from today's episode:If you are experiencing mild pain (At or below 4/10) you likely SHOULD continue to train with modification to ensure you aren't making your pain get WORSE during exercise. In general, our bodies heal faster when we stay active...
2020-10-0207 minThe Stronger Life PodcastKettlebells, Coaching & The Greater Good w/ Holly MyersHello My Friends!This is Episode 13 of The Essential Strength Podcast and our guest is Holly Myers.Holly is a coach and business owner based in Portland, Oregon. Along with her partner, Arryn, she owns Lift With Holly and Arryn - an online coaching business with the mission of Creating a Kinder Fitness Industry through Play, Awareness and Courage. The emphasis of their platform is coaching other coaches on how to get stronger and move more joyfully using barbells, kettlebells and other modalities. Much in the same was that The Essential S...
2020-09-301h 03The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Physical Activity, Aging & The PandemicOn today’s episode of Health & Fitness Friday, we’re talking about the importance of maintaining physical activity as we age, and how COVID-19, with all it’s health risks and policies, has made it harder than ever for older adults to get the recommended amount of weekly physical activity.To frame the situation, let’s quickly re-cap: COVID-19 becomes increasingly dangerous with pre-existing conditions, such as the types of chronic medical conditions common in older adults such as heart disease, respiratory diagnoses, and hypertension among. All of this happens at the same time as the aging process...
2020-09-2505 minThe Stronger Life PodcastThe Historic Power of Rhythm w/ Steven SkolnikHello friends! Welcome to another episode of The Essential Strength Podcast. After a week off that involved moving from Northern California to Phoenix, Arizona … we are back to our normally scheduled Wednesday full-length episodes and this one is particularly special to me personally because I had the chance to sit down with my brother, Steve Skolnik, to talk about the power of rhythm throughout history, and how much like strength, rhythm is ever present in our lives, and in the world all around us. In this episode you’ll learn about Steve’s path from a little kid who...
2020-09-231h 04The Stronger Life PodcastMotivation Monday - The Unlikely LaborMike McCastle recently completed an Unlikely Labor, pulling a 2.5 ton truck for 10 miles along the Dalton Highway in freezing temperatures. This labor took him into the Arctic Circle, and beyond the what the vast majority of people may consider the limits of human achievement.But for Mike, this labor was more about relief than about the struggle. Relief from an anguished mind, struggling to come to grips with the loss of a previously planned labor, one that is a part of a series of tasks he has but one lifetime to complete, and all of which serve...
2020-09-2112 minThe Stronger Life PodcastWhat Cancer Can Teach Us About Strength w/ Dr. Shai Sewell, DPTHello friends, and welcome to this week’s episode of the Essential Strength Podcast! This is episode 11 and I had the pleasure of speaking this week with one of my best friends and fellow physical therapist Shai Sewell. We talked about his experiences as a physical therapist working with cancer patients, and also about what he learned from the time his mother spent battling cancer, and how her spirit and fight informed his decision to pursue this unique career and become an advocate not just for his patients, but for the professionals working to serve this population.We...
2020-09-091h 14The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - The American Health EmergencyThere is a health emergency in this country, and it dates back far longer than this novel Corona Virus, COVID-19. But now, it's directly effecting our citizens risk of contracting the Corona Virus, as well as their risk of hospitalization and even death.We are a sick country, and unfortunately our system is set up to respond only after we become sick, rather then helping us find and maintain true health.It's a band aid approach to wellness that is not just failing us, it's literally doing us harm. Think of all of our pills...
2020-09-0406 minThe Stronger Life PodcastThe Incredible Power of Accepting Change w/ Chase ChewningHello friends and welcome to Ep. 10 of The Essential Strength PodcastToday we are talking with the one and only Chase Chewning, host of Ever Forward Radio.We get into a lot of deep topics in this episode - from why people fear change to what happens in our own heads when we are left alone with our thoughts.Chase and David talked about quite a few books during today's episode, In no particular order, here are the books that were mentioned:1. Shoe Dog by Phil Knight 2. Ego...
2020-09-0259 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Positive Psychology & Mental AgilityWelcome to Health & Fitness Friday on The Essential Strength Podcast! Today’s episode is supported by the amazing folks over at FNX Fit. FNX Fit is a Utah-based company committed to creating the highest quality nutritional supplements and training apparel to fuel your greatness. As a listener of the Essential Strength Podcast, you get 15% off of any purchase with the code ESSENTIAL at checkout!Let's talk about PSYCHOLOGY - the everyone’s favorite subject from their personal training coursework, right? For those non-trainers and non-coaches out there - that’s what we call a JOKE. There...
2020-08-2806 minThe Stronger Life PodcastFighting Gender Inequality in the Fitness Industry w/ Claire ZaiWelcome to Episode 9 of The Essential Strength Podcast!Our guest today is Claire Zai. Claire is competitive powerlifter and holds a Masters of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Colorado. She currently lives in San Diego, where she works in a research lab while applying to Medical School, runs a small coaching business called BullZai Strength and contributes to group programming for Barbell Medicine.Claire has a story that I am sure many female athletes and lifters will relate too - initially drawn to the weight room to improve performance as a team...
2020-08-261h 05The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - The Benefits of a Gym BuddyWelcome to another edition of Health & Fitness Friday. Your weekly mini-podcast covering health and fitness knowledge that will leave you a little smarter and a lot more motivated in less than 10 minutes!The topic this week - Gym BuddiesMost people have an intrinsic sense of why it’s good to have a gym buddy or a workout partner. But what does the research say? Is there more to it than just having a friend to keep you accountable?Researchers at the University of Aberdeen set out to answer that question, an...
2020-08-2105 minThe Stronger Life PodcastEmotional Trauma, Stress and Injury Risk w/ Shauna EricksenCan emotional stress increase your risk of physical injury?That's just part of the question that today's guest, Shauna Ericksen, is attempting to answer with her PhD research. It's the type of question that could create a major shift in how coaches manage athletes, how athletes advocate for their own well being and have a ripple effect into so many other areas of sport.Shauna Ericksen is an Athletic Trainer with a Masters Degree in Sports Conditioning and is currently pursuing her PhD at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. In her time as an Athletic...
2020-08-191h 02The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Why Everyone Should Train Like an AthleteWhat is it that you love to do the most? We're talking specifically about things that involve physical activity - gardening, cycling, adult league softball, summer hiking, etc.Now - consider that your "Sport"Training and thinking more like an athlete, using concepts like off season training and in season training, can be the key to unlocking better performance in any activity you love to do. Whether than means using the winter to get your grip stronger and your low back stronger for those house of gardening you know are coming as soon...
2020-08-1410 minThe Stronger Life PodcastCreating A Bright Future for Health & Fitness w/ Michael MashWhat if healthcare providers and fitness professionals worked together in an integrated system that built people up to become the strongest, healthiest, most resilient versions of themselves? Sounds amazing, right? Well, there are a handful of people laying the groundwork for this future, and today's guest is one of them. Dr. Michael Mash, PT, DPT, CSCS is the owner and founder of Barbell Rehab, an educational company dedicated to helping rehab and fitness professionals improve their management of barbell athletes. His flagship course, The Barbell Rehab Workshop, is available in both a home-study forma...
2020-08-1248 minThe Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Should You Use a Collagen Supplement?Collagen Supplements - What are they, who should take them, where should you get them?Let’s actually start with that last point - where should you get your collagen supplements? Well, it just so happens that we have our first partner on the Essential Strength Podcast! Super stoked to say we are working with the great people at FNX Fitness, which is where I personally have been getting the majority of my supplements for the last 2 years - Including their Resilience CollagenBy the time I’m done talking about the benefits of c...
2020-08-0704 minThe Stronger Life PodcastStrength is Never a Weakness w/ Mark BellMark Bell has a saying - "Strength is Never a Weakness and Weakness is Never a Strength."Today on Ep. 06 of The Essential Strength Podcast, Mike and David had the honor of spending over an hour talking to the one and only Mark Bell about how strength plays a roll in his life inside and outside the gym. While most people are familiar with "Smelly" as the owner of Mark Bell's Slingshot and Super Training Gym, the man who has squatted 1,000lbs and continues to workout like a savage - we wanted to know how he uses...
2020-08-051h 22The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - What Happens When You Don't Sleep?Sleep deficiencies have both long term and short term impacts on your health. And while sleep is one of the most fundamental ways to improve our health and well being, it is also one of the easiest to overlook. In our modern world, full of endless entertainment and information, 33% of American Adults get less than 6.5 hour of sleep per night. As you'll learn in this week's Health & Fitness Friday mini-pod, habitual sleeplessness has both short and long term effects that are universally negative.Today's mini-pod was inspired by a recent blog from Precision Nutrition, which you can...
2020-07-3105 minThe Stronger Life PodcastAchieve Your True Potential by Training Your Mind & BodyAchievement lies on the other side of struggle.Unfortunately, for almost all of us, our minds will persuade us to stop long before we find out just how much we can struggle and still overcome. Ultimately, that's what this conversation is about. David & Mike start by talking about how they approach hard training sessions, and what years of repeated exposure to physical challenges has taught each of them about their bodies and minds. As the conversation progresses, the discussion moves well beyond just physical training and into a discussion of how often the limits we...
2020-07-291h 01The Stronger Life PodcastHealth & Fitness Friday - Do Strong People Live Longer?Happy Friday Everyone!David here to announce that we are launching a new component of The Essential Strength Podcast today called Fit & Healthy Friday!!Every Friday you will get a bite sized podcast covering a health and fitness topic that you can apply to your own life. Think of it as a little gift at the end of a long week, and something to take with you into the weekend as motivation to keep moving in the right direction - THE HEALTHY DIRECTION!Today, we're reviewing an article that...
2020-07-2404 minThe Stronger Life PodcastThe Psychological Science of Diet and Behavior Change w/ Dr. Cat SteeleAddressing obesity isn't as simple as "eat less, move more". On this episode we sit down with Dr. Cat Steele to learn how the food we eat literally changes our brain, why food cravings are so powerful, and what we each can do to support healthy eating choices.Dr. Cat Steele has a PhD in Psychological Sciences from Kansas State University, and completed postdoctoral work in Clinical Nutrition. She will be starting as an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Texas A&M International University in August, where she will teach and conduct research in human...
2020-07-161h 08The Stronger Life PodcastMomento Mori - Find Strength in Your MortalityGet comfortable with your own mortality.While many people seem to act as if they will live forever, this is simply not the way things work. No one in history has ever escaped the ultimate exit plan - death. Along with birth, it is the defining characteristic of human life which unites all people regardless of class, religion, or nationality.Despite it's certainty, however, few people contemplate the reality of death because it's too grim. But what if something as certain and universal as mortality could be harnessed as a tool to build your strength...
2020-07-0853 minThe Stronger Life PodcastData Driven Strength w/ Brian BuckOn Episode 2 of The Essential Strength Podcast, David & Mike sit down (virtually, of course) with Brian Buck, Director of Sports at Sparta Science. The conversation starts with an exploration of Brian's path to his current position; his education, his time as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball system, his mentors in the field of sports science, and his work as a Strength & Conditioning Coach in the pro sports industry.From there, the conversation shifts specifically to Sparta Science - what they do, and who they aim to serve. Sparta Science is a data collection...
2020-06-301h 00
The Stronger Life PodcastThe Origin StoryWelcome to the FIRST episode of The Essential Strength Podcast. In this episode, David & Mike introduce themselves and share their backgrounds, including the vital role that STRENGTH has played during challenging times in their lives as well as how they have found the strength to succeed both personally and professionally.As the conversation evolves, David & Mike discuss the power of the mind to turn even the most bleak situations into joyful memories, the importance of finding footholds to climb out of despair, and how mental strength is a practice, not something that comes overnight.
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