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What is TPI? Why is golf fitness so important? So many topics surrounding these questions and Coach Kev uncovers them all.

Loved this in-depth conversation with physical therapist Kyle Balzer.

The conversation revolves around Kyle Balzer’s background and what it’s like to be a physical therapist working with clients and other coaches or therapists.

Just a few talking points:

• How Kyle Balzer became interested in physical therapy while in PT school after listening to lectures by Larie Draper.
• How he was particularly drawn to Charlie Weingroff’s work because of his focus on the human body’s ability to adapt to stress and how to continue training people.
• How their practice differs from most insurance-based physical therapy practices.
• What Kyle believes the best physical therapists have in common
• Underrated: He also acknowledges the importance of communication and teamwork among healthcare providers.
• Kyle says it’s important to continue learning and growing as a physical therapist.

Episode 27 kicks off with Dr. Spencer Nadolsky, who specializes in obesity medicine. What is obesity, how to fight it, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle are covered in this interview in addition to:

• Why Spencer eventually chose obesity over orthopedic medicine
• How new the field of Obesity medicine is
• Who benefits the MOST from a new exercise routine
• The importance of small changes to significantly improve people’s health
• Weight loss as a springboard to be able to do more activities of daily living
• The importance of empathy for doctors and coaches
• Public health efforts - where should they focus?
• Myths about Gyms and intimidation

Get to know the STL brick and mortar business man Dr Pat Feder.

Here’s just a few of the things we covered in this fun and practical conversation

- How he handles new beginnings (twice!)

 - Transitioning from in person -> virtual -> in person

 - Difference between east and west coast clients

 - Managing your mind during change

 - Simplifying decision making in one simple step

 - Delivering obvious messages in creative and valuable ways

 - How he’s an emotional support animal for his clients

 - Role of frequency and consistency in getting results

 - celebrating common people achieving common results > celebrating celebrity

 - The importance of asking great questions

 - The importance of friction in your fitness journey

 - The number one reason trainers need to charge what they’re worth

I loved our conversation and am sure you will too

This was a fun one - albeit shorter than usual - with Ali Gilbert. We broke down how some people can't get out of their own way in order to make progress, and what they need to do in order to do it. It's always a blast chatting with Ali and I think you'll love it.

Sumit Seth, the founder of Naamly, joins me to chat about the service industry, his favorite books, relationship marketplaces, his favorite ways of learning, how he operates his business (*12 week year!) and much MUCH more.

We also broke down:

- his challenges in growing Naamly

- uncommon mindset hacks

- how he's growing within the fitness industry

- KPI's - both leading and lagging - for the fitness industry

- How the 'war is won twice'

- His plan to leave a legacy

Sumit is also a sponsor of the STL Fitness Conference and I cannot wait for you to meet him in person or on this podcast interview.

In this episode with Andrew Dettlebach and Katie Goss of Whealth we cover:

✅ How their initiation to injuries led them to physical therapy

✅ How important the pain is within the treatment puzzle

✅ How they had to start their business from scratch in 2020

✅ The meaning behind their company name

✅ How focusing less on sales boosted their business

✅ The Most polarizing topics in therapy and fitness fields

✅How they structure their day (they’re night owls!)

✅ Their current workout routine

✅ How they deal with criticism

✅ Why pelvic health continues to be an overlooked topic

And MUCH, much more!

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

✅ How pelvic health is more important than ever for athletic females

✅ How Sarah has learned from her own hypermobility and injuries

✅ How far pre and post natal training has come in the last ten years

✅ How specific lifting recommendations from doctors can be misleading

Plus much more!

As I look back on the last 12 months, 8 lessons rose to the surface that have helped us last as a small business in an ever changing NYC brick and mortar landscape: 

1) Adapt or die

2) ask for it / don't wait for it

3) We / me

4) Being Prepared 

5) 3 Essential Traits for Successful Personal Trainers

6) What gets measured gets managed / what gets managed, gets changed!

7) Reflection / regrets

8) Reminded > taught.

March 2nd, 2021: Robinhood isn't just a movie anymore, in fact...it's a controversial trading platform. Why so controversial, and what in the world does it have to do with fitness?

Also, this is the first solocast - I break down the real reason Wall Street is slightly bothered by Robinhood and why trainers and nutritionists* don't sell you supplements before they ask you what your current 'portfolio' is.  

*virtuous ones, at least.