The Fit Moines Podcast
By Bryan Ladd
The Fit Moines PodcastMay 27, 2021
When should you see a PT?
On today's episode we talk about when you should see a physical therapist. Many people think you need to wait for an injury or for when you're post-op for PT but that isn't the case... Listen for our take!
Training Age & Rehab
Today we talk about training age and the rehab process and how the two affect you during your recovery
Sam Lee // Bikini Prep Coach
On today's episode we talk with Sam Lee! Sam is an online competition prep and transformation coach based out of Des Moines, IA. 💪 Sam is your one stop shop for NPC and OCB Bikini Prep.
Bridging The Gap Between Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditionning
In today's episode we talk about how Kaizen bridges the gap between rehab and strength and conditioning and why this is important.
Everyone Wants A Quick Fix
On today's episode we discuss why a quick fix isn't the solution you actually want and why the true solution takes time.
What's the plan?
On today's process we talk about sticking to the plan, consistency with rehab and why you should still come to PT even if you feel like you're in too much pain for physical therapy that day.
Youth Training
On today's episode we dive into youth training and talk about when kids should start training and discuss other aspects such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
Deadlift. Yay or Nay?
Deadlifting is getting a lot of press these days, but is it deserved. We sat down and talked about deadlifts and whether or not they should be incorporated into your routine.
Is CrossFit Dangerous
Everyone seems to think CrossFit is dangerous and injuries happen frequently. But is that true? We dive into in today's podcast.
Unofficial Guide To Success In Business And Life
Bryan's quick summary of the speech he gave to Aurora High School at their 2023 homecoming. Discussing his journey since high school and the lessons he learned in the past 16 years.
The Core Stability Myth
Core stability is a common treatment for back pain in the physical therapy world. But is it the best method?
Stretching Is Overrated
Dr. Josh, Dr. Logan and Doc Ladd discuss why stretching is overrated and what we should do instead.
Logan Yager, PT, DPT, CSCS // Physical Therapist // Kaizen Health and Wellness
Logan is a physical therapist for Kaizen Health and Wellness. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys working with active adults and athletes, especially those low with back pain.
Joshua Hildebrand, PT, DPT, CSOMT // Physical Therapist // Kaizen Health and Wellness
Josh is a physical therapist at Kaizen Health and Wellness. Known as "Kaizen's Ninja," Josh loves clinical puzzles and solving issues that others haven't been able to in the past.
Whitney Carlson // Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor // Wellhaus // LifeTime Athletic
Judd Harrold // Personal Trainer // LifeTime Athletic
Chris Murphy // Transcend Fitness
He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Recovery Specialist, and Nutritional Coach with a passion to improve the quality of life for others and make their life easier. 🧘🏼♂️
He translates this passion by bringing excitement to each training sessions while guaranteeing successful training for each client’s individual needs and goals. 🏋🏿♂️
He is able to provide knowledge while incorporating a science based approach to not only reach his client’s specific goals safely and efficiently, but to continue to help them grow beyond their aspirations. 🤓
He utilizes a powerbuilding training style to assist in not only stability and flexibility, but also any goals of hypertrophy and maximum strength providing excellent functionality for every walk of life. 💪🏽
🌟Connect with Chris⭐️
💙Facebook: @transcendfitnessDSM
📱Instagram: @transcendfitnessdsm
📧Email: c.murphy8906@gmail.com
📞Phone: 515.494.1146
www.transcendfitnessdsm.com/
Melissa Garton // Studio IV
Melissa Garton, BSN, RN believes that being truly healthy entails feeling good inside and out. 🥰
The staff of RNs at Studio IV are fully licensed, trained, and certified in nursing, aesthetics, body sculpting, and health coaching to help you meet your health and beauty goals. 🙌🏼
Their goal is to help you feel amazing every time you step foot in and out of the studio! ☀️
You can learn more about their services atwww.studio4iv.com.
🌟Connect with Melissa⭐️
💙Facebook: @studio4iv
📱Instagram: @studio4iv
📩Email: melissa@healthstudioivspa.com
📞Phone: 515.695.7195
www.studio4iv.com
Kamy Herbst-Busch // Evolution Fitness 365
Jeremy Smith // The BAR Performance Gym
OCB Natural Hawkeye
Natty by Nature, LLC. We chat about their upcoming event and about the sport of bodybuilding. 💪🏼 Early next month they are hosting the OCB Natural Hawkeye which is a bodybuilding show featuring bikini, physique, bodybuilding, classic physique and figure. It is on June 4, 2022 @ Franklin Auditorium. We would love to see you there! 🤩 Enjoy our conversation!
Drew O’Bleness // Revival Health Center
Meet Dr. Drew O'Bleness!
Dr. Drew was born and raised in Keokuk, IA, before attending the University of Iowa. He graduated from Iowa with a degree in Integrative Physiology and went on to achieve his doctorate degree with honors at Life University in Marietta, GA.
It was through his own health challenges and journey that he found his passion for chiropractic and natural healing.
“While in my twenties I was diagnosed with leukemia, and had to act quickly to figure out how to help my body heal and stay well. After a mindset shift, consistent work, lots of ups and several setbacks, I was able to reverse my diagnosis all while continuing to live a vibrant, full life! I am grateful to be where I am today with the opportunity to serve other people along their journey to finding true health & healing. I love being able to empower and encourage people to reach their potential, both in health and in life, and to provide hope that they are not defined by their diagnosis.
My journey and the impact that it had on my wife and our future is what led me to become a chiropractor. My mission is to help another mother, father, child, friend, get their health back so they can not only fulfill the life they were called to, but help inspire those around them live a more full life, too.
We love the Des Moines area! We are grateful for the mission we get to be a part of. And we look forward to every person (you!) and family we get to meet on their way to optimal health & potential.”
FB/IG: @revivalhealthcenter
Nealey Webster // CrossFit 6569
So, she went off to the University of Iowa and got a degree in Athletic training. While there, she coached at a local gym for a few years and found her passion for coaching. 🏋🏼♀️🏃🏼♂️🥇
Work brought her back to Indianola and she started at CrossFit 65/69. She bought the gym exactly one year ago this month and couldn't be happier. She is able to utilize both her love for coaching and her athletic training background to give her members a positive experience. 🤩
CrossFit 65/69 sees members from all ages, backgrounds, and experiences. Nealey loves being able to help others find their passion for health and wellness as well as help many change their lives for the better. 🥰
Connect with Nealey:
Instagram: @nealey_webster
@crossfit6569
Nick Rouse // Spartan Lifestyle Coaching
Now the owner of Spartan Lifestyle coaching, formerly Spartan Strength 08-17, an online and in person wellness program for athletes. He enjoy working with athletes that are currently competing in sport as well as business. 🏋🏻
Athletics have always been a part of his life from E'burg to Drake and now sharing that passion with others. 🤩💪🏼
Connect with Nick:
Instagram: @spartan_lifestyle
Caileen Seguin // Crossfit & FiZiks Owner
Mason Zimmerman // CrossFit 50211
Lauren & Michael Caleb // Perspire Sauna Studio West Des Moines
Michael and Lauren Caleb are owners of Perspire Sauna Studio in West Des Moines, the first full-spectrum infrared sauna studio in the state. The Iowa natives are passionate about health and wellness in all areas of their lives and are grateful to be able to bring infrared sauna access to the community.
ABOUT LAUREN CALEB
Truly a ‘jack of all trades’ when it comes to harmonizing the industry of beauty and wellness with strategic marketing and operations. Lauren’s diverse experience includes consulting and working for beauty groups in the areas of marketing, brand development, packaging, web design and social media. Lauren is a licensed cosmetologist, a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Iowa, and received her bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University.
ABOUT MICHAEL CALEB
Michael is co-owner of Perspire Sauna Studio West Des Moines and overseas all operations and management. His strong passion for health, wellness and physical fitness is part of why regular infrared sauna therapy has become an essential part of his lifestyle.
He holds over ten years experience in hospitality management and received a bachelors of finance degree from the University of Iowa.
Mary McCarthy // Resilience & Grace
Meet Mary McCarthy.
Mary is a leader in the wellness industry helping people feel good at any age. Her degrees and certifications as an MPH & E-500 RYT ground her in science while her personal practice offers insight that is intuitively taught from her heart.
With degrees in Exercise Science and Health Education, Mary began her career as a wellness professional in Des Moines, Iowa. Her area of expertise: empowering participants to engage in holistic programs that increase resilience and wellness.
In 2000, Mary launched Yoga by Mary with a single weekly class. Her passion for teaching yoga grew and in 2014, she left the corporate wellness field to focus her attention on building her rebranded business, Resilience & Grace.
Mary currently teaches yoga classes, leads workshops and retreats, offers inspirational keynote addresses, writes a monthly blog, manages a YouTube channel, and produces an educational podcast.
Mary’s contagious smile and laughter fill the room as she shares from her heart and invites you into the journey to your best self, living a life of Resilience and Grace.
Huma Liptak // Nutrition Coach // Medical Student
We are excited to introduce you to Huma Liptak!
Huma is a nutrition coach for Black Collar CrossFit's Nutrition Program and is also a second year medical student at Des Moines University!
You Don't want to miss this one. We discuss her role as a nutrition coach and balancing her own health and wellness as an athlete and medical student.
To get in contact with her and learn more about your nutrition send a DM to @misshuma or email to coachhumaliptak@gmail.com
Dan Noyce // Functional Range Conditioning // Kinstretch Instructor
We are thrilled to introduce you to Dan Noyce.
Dan Noyce graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. After college he spent 10 years in Chicago working as a personal trainer at Equinox Fitness Clubs.
Currently Dan has his own business as a Functional Range Conditioning mobility specialist and Kinstretch instructor. His goal is to give people the tools to improve the health and function of their joints so they can feel better, move better and perform better.
Dan now lives in Des Moines with his wife, 5 month old son and 2 year old lab. He loves all outdoor activity including biking, scuba diving and skiing.
It was fun talking all things mobility with Dan. He is seriously a wealth of knowledge. Check it out!
Facebook: Dan Noyce
Instagram: @dnoyce
Traci Havlik // Train With Fire
Bryan Ladd, PT, DPT, OCS // Kaizen Health and Wellness
Collin Seymour // SHF Performance
Matt Sillanpaa // Body Temper Iowa
Meet Matt Sillanpaa!
Matt has been a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in Des Moines since 2008. He and his wife, Julie, operate BrickHouse Fitness in Bondurant since its opening in 2014.
Recently, they launched Body Temper Iowa together, which is a business offering muscle and connective tissue work by using heavy weights and pressures for long durations of time.
They, along with their 3 year old twins, enjoy exposing people to a healthy balance of exercise, pain free movement, live music, and beer.
You can find them on:
IG @BodyTemperIowa and @BrickHouseFitness2018
FB @BodyTemperIowa and @BrickHouseFitness
Tom Zoeckler // CrossFit Valley Junction
Meet Tom. Tom is a trainer at CrossFit Valley Junction. 🏋️♀️
He graduated from Loras College where he played football and studied elementary education. After college he found coaching would be a great way to combine both of his passions of education and fitness. 🏈 👨🏫
Tom works with a broad range of people from teenage athletes to people in their 60s learning to exercise for the first time in their life. He loves helping people get stronger both mentally and physically and become a better version of themselves. 🔥
⭐️ Connect with Tom ⭐️
📱Instagram: @cf_valleyjunction
🌎 Facebook: @CrossFitValleyJunction
📧 Email: info@crossfitvalleyjunction.com
👨💻 www.cfvalleyjunction.com
Kyler Case // Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA after graduating from Grand View University with a degree in Kinesiology.
He has a passion for human movement, sports, and for treating athletes and their families. In his practice he works with a broad patient base ranging from powerlifters and strength athletes, to endurance athletes, weekend warriors, and everything in between.
Outside of work, Dr. Case enjoys spending time with his family, his wife Malyn, and 4 year old German Shepard/Siberian Husky, Finnegan. He is also a "funcle" to 3 nieces and 3 nephews! Dr. Case also enjoys mountain biking, cycling, golf, CrossFit, and time on the lake in the summer!
⭐️ Connect with Kyler ⭐️ IG: @_metromovementdsm_
FB: Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation
Website: metromovementdsm.com/
Email: metromovementdsm@gmail.com
Taylor White // Art of Life Salon & Spa
Meet Taylor White, massage therapist for 7 years and graduate from the Aveda Institute of Des Moines. 💆🏼♀️Taylor started her career as a massage therapist at a chiropractic office but missed the company of Aveda. She then went on to work at a salon and spa in Urbandale called Art of Life. 💖 She grew up in Des Moines and now lives in Polk City with her fiancé and cats. 🐈🐈⬛
🌟Connect with Taylor ⭐️
📱Instagram: @taylorwhitemassagetherapist
📩Email: taylormckenziewhite@yahoo.com
www.artoflifesalonspa.com
Joel Baxley // Baxley Strength Training
Coach Baxley has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, is Special Strengths Certified through Westside Barbell Club, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist(CSCS), and a Certified Personal Trainer(CPT).🏆
We chat about his work with high school and collegiate athletes and what brought him to this place in his professional career. 🏌🏾
🌟Connect with Joel ⭐️
📱Instagram: @baxleystrength
📩Email: baxleystrength@gmail.com
Jodi Bullock // Holistic Health Coach
Jodi is the mom of two boys and works hard to teach others the truth about food.🍌🍒
We chat about her career path as a registered dietitian leading her to owning her own business and truly helping people the way she was called to do.🥦🥕🍎
🤍She shares with us her personal health journey and how it has led her to where she is today.
🌟Connect with Jodi Bullock⭐️
💙Facebook: Jodi Bullock/Food Rebels
📱Instagram: @food_rebel_eats
📩 Email: jodi@jodibullock.com
www.jodibullock.com
Terri Good // Elizabeth Sullivan // Personal Trainer In A Box
This week we got to chat with Terri Good, owner and trainer at Infinity Training Center and Elizabeth Sullivan, lifelong ice skater and mom of four. Together they own Personal Trainer in a Box. They both have a passion for helping others, especially women with health and fitness goals. 💪
They believe a true lifelong commitment to a healthy, fit lifestyle calls for an inside-out personal development approach. That with a fresh mindset and perspective to take with you wherever you go, you’re unstoppable. 🧘
We discuss mindset, confidence, eating habits, and the exciting product and programs they offer at Personal Trainer In a Box. 📚
🌟Connect with Terri & Elizabeth⭐️
💙Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/personaltrainerinabox/
📱Instagram: @personaltrainerinabox
📩 Email: personaltrainerinabox@gmail.com
Ami Hokomoto // Capitol Row
They are Des Moines’ first indoor rowing studio. 😍 Offering full body, low-impact, trainer led group fitness classes and including continuous coaching, feedback, and encouragement. 💪🏼
Ami is a certified ERG instructor with a passion for helping others achieve their fitness goals. 🥇👏🏼👏🏼 Capitol Row believes in inspiring crew members and connecting with community. 🫂
🌟Connect with Ami ⭐️
💙Facebook: Capitol Row IA
📱Instagram: @capitolrowia
☎️ Phone: 515-661-9252
📩Email: contact@capitolrowia.com
capitolrowia.com
Libby Trausch PT, DPT // Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness
This week we caught up with Libby Trausch from Breath. Physical Therapy & Wellness 👩⚕️ .
After 10 years as a doctor of physical therapy, Libby has created a niche practice in persistent pain, women’s health, and pelvic floor dysfunction. 💥
She has had 3 babies and experienced nearly every pelvic floor and low back symptom that they treat, in addition to most kinds of birth (C-section, VBAC & almost home birth). 😳
She loves putting together the pieces and help people with the most complicated medical histories see a way forward, find relief, and even more importantly, rediscover hope. 👏
🌟Connect with Libby⭐️
💙Facebook: @breathedsm
📱Instagram: @breathedsm
📩Email: libby@breathedsm.com
📞Phone: 515.255.3932
https://breathedsm.com/
Sarah Outlaw // Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines
This week we bring you Sarah Outlaw of Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines. 😃
Sarah Outlaw, MH, MSACN is the Owner, Lead Practitioner & Director of Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition from New York Chiropractic College, and has earned professional certificates as a Health Coach, Clinical Herbalist, and Advanced Nutrition Response Testing® Practitioner. She is the author and publisher of the Real Life Outlaw blog, where she writes about real food, natural living, and holistic health. She is a renowned speaker nationwide and teaches on a variety of health topics.
Sarah is the “real deal”! She has been helping people on their natural health journeys with great results for over 17 years. She uses a specialized, non-invasive method of muscle testing that she used to launch her nutrition practice in 2014 to design individualized clinical nutrition programs to achieve optimal results with their clients. Her background in clinical, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and clinical nutrition gives her an edge in the holistic health arena to be able to help her clients efficiently.
🌟Connect with Sarah⭐️
💙Facebook: @NHICDesMoines
📱Instagram:@nhicdesmoines
📩Email:info@nhicdesmoines.com
📞Phone: (515) 809-8747
Heather Yost // Yost Wellness Center
We’re so excited to introduce our audience to Heather Yost from Yost Family Chiropractic and Yost Wellness Center. 👩⚕️
At Yost Wellness Center, they don’t treat your symptoms with medication. Instead, they use a Whole Systems Approach that uncovers and treats the root cause of your symptoms to restore your health.🏋🏽🧘🏽🏌🏻♂️🏃🏿
In this podcast we dive into functional medicine, the 5 Point Treatment Program, utilization of holistic lab testing and genetic testing to ensure accurate diagnoses and customized treatment plans. 🥰
🌟Connect with Heather⭐️
💙Facebook: Yost Wellness Center
📱Instagram: @yostwellnesscenter
📩Email: yostwellnesscenter@gmail.com
📞Text: (515) 278-4325
www.Yostwellnesscenter.com
Jessica Schroeder // Expedition Wellness
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We got to dive into these titles and how she manages to do them all so well. Jess is a Registered Dietitian and the owner of Expedition Wellness.
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We talked about food, family, exercise, and travel. Go to anywhere you listen to podcasts now to hear all about living a healthy lifestyle and a little bit about travel and teaching our kids to eat healthy!
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Connect with Jess
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Facebook: Expedition Wellness
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Instagram: @expeditionwellnesscoach
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Email: jess@expeditionwellnesscoach.com
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Text: (515) 333-1533
www.expeditionwellnesscoach.com
Jake Pudenz // Jake Pudenz Strength & Power
This week we talk with Jake Pudenz. Jake is a strength coach and owner of Jake Pudenz Strength & Power. He helps people with all types of strength and athletic goals achieve them, both in person and remotely.
Jake is a retired weight lifter (snatch and clean & jerk) who specializes in teaching the Olympic lifts. From 2012-2019 Jake competed for the California Strength national team where he won several national-level medals, including a National Championship in 2019.
Jake is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to strength and conditioning so you don't want to miss this!
🌟Connect with Jake⭐️
💙Facebook: @jakepudenzsp
📱Instagram: @jake.pudenz
📩Email: jake.pudenz@gmail.com
https://jakepudenzsp.home.blog/
Jake Hartman // DSM Barbell // Hartman Strength
This week we got to catch up with Jake Hartman. He is the owner of DSM Barbell and Hartman Strength. He is a power lifter, husband, and dad of 1, soon to be 2!
We discuss training and recovery, his work history and current roles. He is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to individualized training and hosting powerlifting meets.
🌟Connect with Jake⭐️
💙Facebook: DSM Barbell
📱Instagram: @dsmbarbell
📩Email: dsmbarbell@gmail.com
www.dsmbarbell.com
Sydney Moore // Happy At Home Consulting
This week we got to catch up with Sydney Moore. Sydney is an occupational therapist and founder of Happy at Home Consulting. 😃
She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health with a focus on community and public health from Iowa State University. Sydney graduated from Drake University with a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy. 👩⚕️
She has experience in working with clients in the hospital, outpatient, skilled nursing and home health settings. 🩺
Sydney has a passion for helping people live their best life. Sydney and her fiancé reside in the Des Moines metro with their pups. 🐶
In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking & time with family. 🌱 🥬🥘👩❤️👨
🌟Connect with Sydney ⭐️
💙Facebook: Happy at Home Consulting
📱Instagram: @happyathomeconsulting
📩Email: sydney@happyathomeconsulting.com
📞Phone: 515-635-4050
www.happyathomeconsulting.com
Ayah Bilbeisi, DDS // Cedar Ridge Esthetic and Family Dentistry
🦷 Dr. Ayah Belbeisi is the owner and dentist at Cedar Ridge Dentistry. 🦷
📚 She has extensive experience in both public and private dentistry. Dr. Bilbeisi is the mother to a son, daughter and cat. 🐈
🌻She often spends her weekends exploring the nature centers of Central Iowa with her children. 🌳🍂🐴🐜
🤓 Dr. Belbeisi is a wealth of knowledge and I enjoyed talking to her about not just dentistry but all things health! 🍎🥦🏋🏽♀️
She is passionate about the science of dentistry as part of holistic health and wellness and uses advanced tools and technology to help all patients unlock their full potential. 🏃🏽♀️🏃🏿
She strives to truly get to know her patients, because she believes your dental experience should be comfortable and enjoyable. 🧕🏼🦷❤️
🌟Connect with Ayah ⭐️
💙Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/CedarRidgeDentistry
📱Instagram: @drbelbeisi
📩Email: drbilbeisi@cedarridgedentistry.com
Practice: Cedar Ridge Esthetic & Family Dentistry, Urbandale, IA
📞Phone: (515) 270-8301
👨🏻💻 https://www.cedarridgedentistry.com/
Mistee Martin // Mistee Martin Personal Training
Having a love for nutrition and fitness for 20+ years is what lead her down the path of personal training. She opened up her own personal training business a year and a half ago specializing in women’s health. 🧘🏼♂️
She trains women of all ages including those who are postpartum and pre/post menopausal. Her focus is on strength training and nutritional coaching. She teaches her clients the importance of gaining lean muscle mass as they age and also coaches them on how to eat without using trendy diets or deprivation. 🥦
Her training sessions are either one on one or with accompanied by a friend in the privacy of her home gym. 🏡
🌟Connect with Mistee ⭐️
💙Facebook: Mistee Martin Personal Training
📱Instagram: @mistee_personal_training
📩Email: mistee@misteemartin.com
www.misteemartin.com/