DTS Fitness Education Podcast

Rachel is an expert in the fields of health, sport, fitness and education. Her special interest is biomechanics and she heads up an organization that teaches fitness and medical professionals how to screen and provide exercise interventions to prevent and manage injury as well as improve performance. Rachel works closely with her team on all health, fitness and education projects.

Ian O’Dwyer guides clients to optimal performance, identifying positive mindset and movement patterns. He coaches the human being, not the human body. Ian is a husband, father, brother and uncle; family and friends are precious to him. He has over 25 years in the Health and Fitness Industry as a Sports Conditioner and Coach, Personal Trainer, Body Worker, International educator, Presenter and Mentor. He owns and runs OD on Movement Performance Studio, consulted and educated for PT on the Net, Co-Founded PTA Global and is now Co-Founder of SOMA along with great friend and long-time colleague Rodney Corn.

Ian has a unique observation and appreciation of the body in motion. Many years of extensive conditioning and rehabilitation through sport combined with spending time with global ground breakers in the industry, has authorized Ian to evolve effective movement solutions and systems. This has lead Ian to evolve techniques and applications that empower clients and coaches with solutions to everyday issues, enabling them to regain responsibility for their own wellbeing. Creating a freedom to enjoy the experience of life and accomplish whatever goal required.

In his journey, Ian has also delivered over 650 workshops worldwide. His ability to facilitate the cutting edge science and research on many topics into practical solutions has empowered wellness professionals to lead their clients to more efficient and effective results.

David Weck is the founder of WeckMethod and inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer.  His influence reaches millions of people across the globe. He’s been helping people for more than 25+ years from world class athletes to disabled individuals regaining the ability to walk. A consummate student of movement, David has amassed more than 40,000 hours devoted to the study of human movement with intense focus on locomotion and its relationship to enhancing functional movement. David’s latest training methods and new ProPulse® Speed Trainers are transforming the world of training and sports performance.  His stated mission is “Every Step Stronger” for everyone.

Andrea DuCane is Director of Certifications for Dragon Door Publications, a Master Kettlebell Instructor, ACE-GF, ACE Senior Fitness Specialist, RIST- ZHealth, TRX certified, CK-FMS, and has a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.  She has written and produced two DVD’s and one book The Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD, The Kettlebell Boomer DVD and “The Ageless Body Book”. She is a contributor to Fitness Trainer Magazine and Breaking Muscle Website and Coach’s Only Podcasts. She has published articles in Best Body Magazine and for Oxygen Magazine. She was a featured presenter for the annual 2018 AFS conferences in China. She has presented for the EMPOWER! Conferences held around the U.S since 2014. She has presented at the Dragon Door Health & Strength conferences, in 2015 & 2016. Andrea leads HKC & RKC workshops in Kettlebell training as well as provides on-line training.

Reach out to Andrea: andrea@kettlebellfitness.com

Michol Dalcourt is an internationally recognized industry-leader in health and human performance. He is the Founder and CEO of the Institute of Motion, the inventor of ViPR and the Co-Founder of PTA Global. As an international lecturer and educator, Michol has authored numerous articles on human design and function. Michol has served as Adjunct Faculty at the University of San Francisco in the Department of Sports Science and also as Faculty at the NAIT College School of Health Sciences. Michol’s highly innovative techniques have been adopted by many of the top international fitness certification bodies.

Michol has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world. Michol has done extensive work in the areas of health and human performance, and consults with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike among others.

To round out the conditioning series of the show, host Ben McDonald speaks with DTS team member Casey Zavaleta. Together, they reflect on the last three episodes of the podcast. In this round table discussion, they analyze the experts' opinions and add their own insights.

Eric D’Agati has spent the past 20+ years in the fitness industry as a coach, trainer and instructor, pioneering his unique approach to client assessment, performance enhancement and injury prevention. Each year, Eric travels around the world teaching and speaking to trainers, coaches and therapists as a lead instructor for Functional Movement Systems and guest speaker for such prestigious organizations as Mt. Sinai Hospital, New York University Medical, the Navy SEALS, US Army, NJAHPERD, NJSIAA, Nike and SPARQ Camps, Frank Glazier Clinics, The Mayo Clinic and multiple major universities. Eric also appeared in the NY Times bestseller “The 4-Hour Body” by Tim Ferriss. His list of training clients includes individuals who have been an Olympic Gold Medalist, Gatorade and NJ Players of the Year, All-Americans, National Champions, World Series Champions and Pro-Bowl athletes. He also works with many high-level County, State, National and World Champion sports teams, including being the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator for the 2004 NPF National Champion NY/NJ Juggernaut Women’s Professional Softball, and a training consultant to the NY Islanders, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins, Miami Dolphins, and NY Football Giants. Eric also serves on the Advisory Board for On Base University, The Baseball Health Network and the Raritan Valley College Exercise Science Department. His latest project is called “Diamond Revolution Training” which is an exclusive online training platform for baseball and softball athletes.

Whilst pursuing her fighting career, Rosi studied Osteopathy at Oxford Brookes University, graduating in 2010, and has since successfully operated a private Osteopathy practice, now based in Solihull, catering to the general public.

Rosi has always held a particular interest in managing the health of combat sports athletes, and Combat Sports Clinic came into existence to allow us to offer a service and resource dedicated to keeping both elite competitors and recreational participants on the mat as much as possible

With an extensive background in MMA and Osteopathy Rosi continues to challenge herself with a new role in local politics.

For over 30 years Juan Carlos “JC” Santana has been raising the bar in the fitness industry.

His advanced understanding of bio-mechanics and conditioning have made him the go-to guy for those interested in reaching their optimal performance levels, from individuals, to professional sports teams, to fortune 500 companies.

As an inspiring and motivational speaker, Santana has been a featured speaker at over 300 major conferences in the fitness industry. This prolific speaking tour and publishing endeavors have made Santana one of the top continuing education providers for fitness professionals. He has authored over 60 DVDs and books in areas of fitness and performance enhancement.

To round out the kettlebell and combat series of the show, host Ben McDonald speaks with DTS Instructor Matt Thatcher. Together, they reflect on the last three episodes of the podcast. In this round table discussion, they analyze the experts' opinions and add their own insights.

Brett Jones is StrongFirst’s Director of Education. He is also an NATA—Certified Athletic Trainer and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). With over twenty years of experience, Brett has been sought out to consult with professional teams and athletes, as well as present throughout the United States and internationally.

Andrea DuCane is Director of Certifications for Dragon Door Publications, a Master Kettlebell Instructor, ACE-GF, ACE Senior Fitness Specialist, RIST- ZHealth, TRX certified, CK-FMS, and has a BA in Psychology from the University of Minnesota.  She has written and produced two DVD’s and one book The Kettlebell Goddess Workout DVD, The Kettlebell Boomer DVD and “The Ageless Body Book”. She is a contributor to Fitness Trainer Magazine and Breaking Muscle Website and Coach’s Only Podcasts. She has published articles in Best Body Magazine and for Oxygen Magazine. She was a featured presenter for the annual 2018 AFS conferences in China. She has presented for the EMPOWER! Conferences held around the U.S since 2014. She has presented at the Dragon Door Health & Strength conferences, in 2015 & 2016. Andrea leads HKC & RKC workshops in Kettlebell training as well as provides on-line training.

Contact Andrea:  andrea@kettlebellfitness.com

Steve Cotter is the World’s most experienced Kettlebell Instructor, who for more than 30 years has promoted body-mind fitness around the world through martial arts, qigong, mobility, flexibility and kettlebell training and via IKFF educational courses. He works tirelessly to share the power of kettlebell far and wide, and his efforts to teach his art form have globally impacted the growth and popularity of kettlebell training.

To round out the business series of the show, host Ben McDonald speaks with DTS CEO Andrew Meyer and trainer, nutritional therapist and podcast host Casey Zavaleta. Together, they reflect on the last three episodes of the podcast. In this round table discussion, they analyze the experts' opinions and add their own insights.

Phil has been a prominent figure in the health and fitness industry for over 20 years.

In this time he’s established and built a reputation based around his intelligent, observational and results based coaching and conducted in excess of 30,000 one-on-one client sessions. Phil’s clients have ranged from general population all the way through to elite athletes.

Alongside his practical coaching, his open minded, pertinent writing and educational speaking has earned him a great deal of respect from his peers and the community that continues to follow his work.

In 2015 Phil launched the Advanced Coaching Academy with the primary intention of improving the global standard in the health and fitness industry.

From personal training clients to leaders in the fitness industry, Kelly’s 20 year fitness career has been dedicated to helping others achieve their goals. As the VP of Studio Fitness at Movati Athletic, she is responsible for the strategic growth, innovation and leadership development of the Personal Training, Small Group Training and Group Fitness departments.

John Berardi is a Canadian-American entrepreneur best known as the co-founder of Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest nutrition coaching, education, and software company.

He's also the founder of Change Maker Academy, devoted to helping would-be change makers turn their passion for health and fitness into a powerful purpose and a wildly successful career.

Over the last 15 years he's advised Apple, Equinox, Nike, and Titleist, as well as the San Antonio Spurs, Carolina Panthers, US Open Champ Sloane Stephens, and 2-division UFC Champ Georges St. Pierre. He's also been named one of the 20 smartest coaches in the world and 100 most influential people in health and fitness.

He currently lives in Ontario, Canada with his wife and four children, although they tend to escape the cold Canadian winters by spending January to April in warmer places

Here's some stuff for listeners...

Dr. Berardi's new book -- Change Maker -- is being called the health and fitness industry’s #1 career guide.

And, for a short time, he’s making the first few chapters (plus other bonuses) available to DTS listeners.

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To round out the Breath series of the show, host Ben McDonald speaks with DTS CEO Andrew Meyer and DTS Instructor Robert Glean, and they reflect on the last three episodes of the podcast. In this round table discussion, they analyze the experts’ opinions and add their own insights.

Rob Wilson is a human performance specialist and co founder of The Art of Breath. He has a formal education in manual therapy with 15+ of experience as both a practitioner and teacher. Rob has worked with many athletes from amateur through national and international levels, as well as worked closely with elite military personnel. 

Rob's journey is about developing a deeper understanding of human performance to better serve those who wish to actualize their potential.