The Rhody Strength Podcast

Had a great podcast with Mariah (after she crushed me with a spicy metcon and some GHD sit ups 😂🥲) over at the CF Southie podcast studio. In this episode we dive deep into all things CrossFit & PT. We get into the discussion about breath work, injury rates in the sport of CrossFit, and providing a higher quality standard of care via the cash based (out-of -network) PT model.

I’ve since been working GHD sit ups in my regular routine… thank you Mariah!

This was another great podcast… AND I got a great workout in while I was there!

Hope you guys enjoy.

Mariah

* @mariahlombard_

Refined Performance & PT

* https://www.refinedwellnesspt.com/

* @refinedperformancept

CF Southie

* https://www.crossfitsouthie.com/

* @crossfitsouthie

Host:

* Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt

* Follow SSPT: @strengthandsportpt

* https://www.strengthandsportpt.com/

Episode can be found on YouTube (video version), Spotify & Apple Podcasts. Only on the RHODY Strength Podcast.

#physicaltherapy #crossfit #pt

Awesome episode with Dave. We talk all things programming, periodization, coaching, strength and conditioning across different sports and well as about his new E-book on “Imposter Syndrome”. This is a great podcast with a really good take home message that applies not only to coaches/ trainers, but across all trades & fields. Hope you enjoy. Imposter Coach: * https://www.impostercoach.com/ * Instagram: @davecdowney * Brown Strength: @Brownu_strength Host: * Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt * Follow SSPT: @strengthandsportpt #strengthandconditioning #brownuniversity

#80: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition (Part 2) Another great episode with Colby! The first one was so good, of course we had to run it back for round 2. This one is also packed full of tactical nutrition content that you can immediately take and use. Hope you guys enjoy! Colby: * Registered Dietician * Chef * Certified Personal Trainer Business: * Owner of Triad Performance & Nutrition, LLC https://triadperfnutrition.com/  * Specializes in Current & Former Female Athlete * Follow Colby @colby_chef.dietitian.trainer Host: * Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt * Follow SSPT: @strengthandsportpt #sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running  #pt #nutrition #RD #dietician

Great Epsiode with Colby! So great.. we had to run it back for round 2 (Stick around next week for that).

We talk all things nutrition- from myths to habits to biggest hurdles that people have.

This was a fun one. Hope you guys enjoy!

It's CF Open Season!

This was a fun one.

We break down the workouts from 2023, and make some predictions on 2024.

Matt Early @mattearly37

- Predicts 15.5 will be a repeat

Matt Sweeney @mattsweeney.dpt

- Predicts 19.1 will be a repeat

Tim @timferraro1

- Predicts Pat Vellner will win

- Predicts Justin Medeiros wil come in 3-4th

- Predicts Brent Fikowski will come in 9th

Follow Strength and Sport PT: @strengthandsport

Had a great time hangin out & talking with Kate at the BullfrogFit Podcast Studio. We talk all things nutrition: from the psychology of it... to the actual daily habits needed for success. Hope you enjoy!

Guest: 

Follow Kate/ WellFed Nutrition at :https://www.instagram.com/thewellfed.project/ @thewellfed.project

Host:

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport

#sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running #pt #rhodeisland #providence #nutrition

Great episode with Paul in person, over at the BullfrogFit Studio in Portsmouth Rhode Island.

We discuss his goal to RUN ACROSS AMERICA- 3,000 miles starting March 1st, starting in LA, going to NYC. (The transcontinental run). The goal is 40 days- running an average of 75 miles per day.

Paul is active duty Navy- currently stationed in Newport RI.

This attempt is part of a greater mission to bring awareness and donations for mental health & a goal of raising 1 million for Team RWB.

We discuss his training, nutrition, hydration, instagram trolls, weightlifting, gear, and more.

Really fun episode. Hope you guys enjoy!

Guest:

Follow: Paul at @pauijohnson https://www.instagram.com/pauijohnson/?hl=en

Support/ Learn/ Donate at: www.pauljohnson.run

Host:

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport

#sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #running #UTMB #ultramarathon #transcontinental #marathon

Had a great time chatting with Adriana Ferns regarding her most recent book: Fitness to Freedom. Her personal story on how she went from being out of shape & incarcerated, to a successful personal trainer & member of society. This is an incredible story of overcoming obstacles, but also a great self-help book for women who are currently incarcerated. 

Adriana also co-runs a successful yoga mat & apparel company https://www.instagram.com/soulfriendyoga/ @soulfriendyoga

You can also reach out to her for personal training at https://totalfitnessclubs.com/trainer/adriana-ferns-certified-personal-trainer/ 

Adriana holds certifications from N.C.S.F , TRX, RYT200, MOVNAT L1 & MOVNAT L2

Get the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/48i2ReM 

Get the book locally at Ink Fish Books in Warren: https://www.inkfishbooks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/inkfishbooks/ @inkfishbooks

Hope you enjoy!

Host:

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt

Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport

#sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #running #movNat #yoga

Had a great time chatting with Kevin Davis, owner of Anchor Fitness Gym in Middletown RI

Before the podcast Kevin brought me through a super fun workout, and was able to coach me through pulling a personal best- 500 lb elevated trap bar deadlift.

In this episode we dive into all things fitness, nutrition, and recovery. I had a blast with this one. Hope you guys enjoy.

Guest:

Follow Kevin/ Anchor Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/anchorkd/

Host:

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/

Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

#sspt #physicaltherapy #physio #fitness #workout #exercise #strengthandconditioning #crossfit #bodybuilding #strongman #powerlifting #golf #running #pt #rhodeisland #providence #speed #agility #football

Had a great time chatting with Alex Cortellessa, owner of AC SC Gym (299 Knight Street, Providence Rhode Island).

Alex is going some really cool training with youth, high school & collegiate athletes and he is a true student of the game. Hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Guest:

Follow his gym: https://www.instagram.com/acsc_gym/

Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexcortellessa/

Host:

Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/

Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

We had an really fun time chatting and hanging out with the crew over at R.I.P. You can tell that these guys are a tight knit team that lives, laughs and lifts together. We talk about the sport of weightlifting, what it's like being a part of a weightlifting club, and we got to learn a little bit more about each of the athletes. Hope you enjoy!

Rhode Island Performance https://www.instagram.com/rhodeislandperformance/

Film & Audio Production: https://www.instagram.com/lost_art_photography/

https://www.instagram.com/newport_home_and_drone/

Featured Athletes:

Jonathan Tactical https://instagram.com/jonney_tactical

Dr. Jarred Smith https://instagram.com/jarredshmitt

Zachariah Rollins https://instagram.com/captain_zachariah_rollins

Lauryn Nutter https://instagram.com/laurynnwithay

Christa Lawrence https://instagram.com/christalarence

Ava Giorgi https://instagram.com/avagiorgi06

Dan Perry https://instagram.com/dan_perry536

Pierceson Brown https://instagram.com/piercesonbrown

Emerson Ava https://instagram.com/emerson.ava

The first episode on the "Punching Up" Series with my Co-Host Josh Sellers .

First off- sorry about the wait on this episode! It's been a busy few months between my wedding, honeymoon, and all the planning that goes into it!

Really excited to bring this episode to you all. Making my local community healthier and stronger is a large part of the inspiration behind why I started this podcast. This episode was a big milestone for us. Change starts with conversations, and we think this was a great one!

We talk to Enrique RI State Representative (Providence HD-9) and Miguel Sanchez, Providence City Council (Ward 6). In this convo we get to learn more about the people running our local government, what they are doing for the doing for the local community in Providence, and what challenges they are "punching up" against. Josh & I also have a special interest in how we can make Rhode Island a stronger and healthier community, which we also discuss.

I also want to thank Chris at Newport Home & Drone / Lost Art Photography for putting together an incredible episode (video/ audio/ production).

Hope you enjoy!

Enrique Sanchez: @enriquesanchezforri https://www.instagram.com/enriquesanchezforri/

Miguel Sanchez: @miguelsanchezpvd https://www.instagram.com/miguelsanchezpvd/

Josh (co-host): @j.sellers81 https://www.instagram.com/j.sellers81/

Matt (host): @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/

Chris (Videographer): @lost_art_photography https://www.instagram.com/lost_art_photography/ @newport_home_and_drone@https://www.instagram.com/newport_home_and_drone/

Location: @glovesupgunsdown_ri https://www.instagram.com/glovesupgunsdown_ri/

Also Shout out to Valencia Clothing LLC @valencia_llc https://www.instagram.com/valencia_llc/?hl=en

I had a great conversation getting to meet with and chat with Andres. Andres is a true lover of sport. He started his journey with wrestling & soccer, and quickly became fascinated with BJJ, CrossFit and then the sport of weightlifting.

Andres is now a brown belt in BJJ, and a USAW National level coach.

Andres recently moved to New Hampshire and is excited to take his talents from Miami to New England!

Give Andres a follow at: @aaleman305 https://www.instagram.com/aaleman305/

Thank you to our sponsors!

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Had a great time chatting with Parsa among a variety of different topics including business, fitness, tennis & mindset. Parsa is very intelligent & a really well-spoken guy, and I learned a ton from him during this podcast. Hope you guys enjoy!

Follow him on IG: @the_real_parsa https://www.instagram.com/the_real_parsa/?hl=en

Follow on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parsa-raissi-mba-55058b177/

Had a great time chatting it up with Tommy Long in the BullfrogFit Studio. We talk about making the jump from alcohol into fitness. What talk about it takes to stay focused and motivated to keep going to the gym. We walk about the struggles & successes with diet & nutrition.

This is a great episode that I think everyone can take something away from.

Thank you Tommy!

The 2023 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-show is here!

With Bern Prince: CrossFit Coach at Invictus Boston & Founder + Organizer of the IBI.

Out first live in house with a studio audience + live stream podcast. We couldn't have asked for a better crew to do it with. In this episode we are talking about "Season 4" of the Boston Invictus Invitational. We talk about the workouts. We break down & analyze the "stars" (athletes) this year. We discuss what's different, new & improved for this year. We also discuss what hasn't changed, including the mission: championing inclusivity & diversity in the sport of CrossFit.

Big thank you to Chris Ambrosini over at Newport Home & Drone // Lost Art Photography for the Video/ Audio Production, Drone Footage// Post Production.

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

We had a great time sitting down with Hudson & Rupert. We discuss pushing peak fitness, with special regards to age. We discuss 1.) Nutrition, 2.) Recovery, 3.) Training, 4.) Mental Aspects. Hope you guys enjoy!

• Hudson Maynard
• https://www.instagram.com/fullspeedmaynard/
• Athlete in his 50’s performing at an elite level (55-59)
• Spartan
• DEKA STRONG 3rd Place Worldwide
• DEKA Mile 2nd Place - Worldwide
• 2x Iron Man Finisher
• CF Prowess
• 152th Worldwide in 2021 CF Open Online Qualifier (55-60)
• 200th Worldwide in 2022 CF Open Online Qualifier (55-60)
• Traveled with world on a wooden sailboat on a young age. Sailed for 6 years and visited 22 countries by the age he was 12. 

• Rupert Whiteley
• https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/
• Owner of Joro Protein
• A Rhode Island Company that makes a fantastic vegan protein powder.
• Rupert hand selected the ingredients with the help of a food scientist, making sure everything was non GMO, gluten free, allergen free with no added sugars. AKA no artificial junk. I drink it all the time, and it’s one of the best tasting protein powders ive ever had.
• Rupert has been in the fitness space for a long time, including crossfit and functional related training at CF Prowess and CF Providence

As always- thank you to our sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at www.phazesports.com Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with and picking the brain of Ryne Sullivan. Ryne has been working over at Training Think Tank since 2017, and was one of the original athletes under Max back in 2013. Ryne grew up playing soccer & baseball, was competitive at the regionals level of CrossFit in 2013/2014, and just qualified for and finished the Boston Marathon. Ryne has an incredible breadth of knowledge when it comes to programming for all different types of athletes. I really enjoyed talking shop with Ryan on this podcast. Enjoy!

Give Ryne a follow at: https://www.instagram.com/ryne_sullivan_ttt/

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at www.phazesports.com Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Full Bio:

Ryne Sullivan started working for TTT in 2017. Born in 1990, Ryne spent most of his high school and college years playing soccer and baseball, his specialty sport. Ryne discovered Crossfit after college. His coaching career was inspired by his concerns regarding the lack of strength and fitness conditioning and overall movement quality in the baseball community.

Ryne has been training to quailify for the Boston Marathon for the past 2 years. This has given him the experience of going from a novice runner to a competitive runner while studying running technique and training principles. Through this exposure, Ryne has written running progressions for people completing their first road race in addition to the running for elite athletes inside of the TTT community

Ryne’s current clients include CrossFit competitors, marathon runners, baseball players, bodybuilders and general wellness clients.

Ryne and his dog Wrigley maintain and keep a close watch on all things Crossfit, football, baseball and soccer.

Ryne is working and training at TTT HQ

Our Game Day RX Series Returns! With Brandon Amo.

Had a great time chatting with Brandon Amo over at our CrossFit Providence Studio.

Brandon competed as a URI athlete in weight throw & hammer throw. Also competed in T&F at Hendricken. Brandon is currently coaching throwers at Harvard University as well as high school, youth & college athletes at his club @riseathletics

Records: 

URI Track & Field- URI

Hammer Throw(outdoor): PB: 61.34m

 Weight Throw (indoor): PB: 19.31m 

College Honors/ Awards:

2018 Outdoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Hammer)

2018 Indoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Weight Throw)

2017 Indoor Atlantic 10 Champion (Weight Throw)

2016 Indoor A-10 Runner Up (Weight Throw)

Follow Brandon at 

@HarvardThrows

& 

@riseathletics

Video & Audio Production

@newport_home_and_drone

@lost_art_photography

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with and chatting with Dylon Grzenda over at the BullFrogFit Studio. Dylan is currently in grad school studying to an ATC. Dylon has really immersed himself in the health & fitness world. He played collegiate baseball at New Haven. He is a personal trainer. He coaches over at F45. He participates in the yearly "Squatober" and "Deadcember". And he writes very simple, effecting and creative programming for people including:

"It's a Bad Day to Be a Bench"

"JurASSic Park"

"21 Pump Street"

Hope you guys enjoy the convo!

Follow Dylan on Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dylongrzenda?_t=8a7qAYNyP87&_r=1

Follow Dylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dylongrzenda7/

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had an awesome time chatting with Kelly about a variety of topics. We talk about his new book "Built to Move", his thoughts on manual therapy, PT's on instagram, CrossFit Health and more.

Hope you guys enjoy as much as I did!

Kelly's short bio: Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos. 

Guest: Kelly Starrett

Instagram - @thereadystate - https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/?hl=en

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thereadystate/

Twitter - @thereadystate - https://twitter.com/thereadystate?lang=en

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnB4zDBqZHhQ4uLTAX8eYA 

Host: Matt Sweeney:

Instagram - @mattsweeney.dpt - https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/

Instagram - @strengthandsport - https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/

Website: www.strengthandsportpt.com

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Kelly's full Bio:

Kelly Starrett, DPT is a coach, physical therapist, author, and speaker. Along with his wife Juliet, Kelly is co-founder of The Ready State. The Ready State began as Mobility|WOD in 2008 and has gone on to revolutionize the field of performance therapy and self-care. Kelly received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree in 2007 from Samuel Merritt College in Oakland, California.

Kelly’s clients include professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLB. He also works with Olympic gold-medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world-and national-record-holding Olympic lifting and power athletes, CrossFit Games medalists, ballet dancers, military personnel, and competitive age-division athletes.

Kelly is the author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestsellers Becoming A Supple Leopard and Ready to Run. He is also co-author (with Juliet) of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Deskbound. His latest book, Waterman 2.0, offers water-sport athletes a comprehensive guide to optimized movement and pain-free performance.

Kelly and his work have been featured on 60 Minutes, The View, The Joe Rogan Experience, CBS Sports, Outside Magazine, Men's Health, Men's Journal and dozens of other podcasts, magazines, and books — including Tim Ferriss' The 4-Hour Body and Tools of Titans.

On top of co-founding The Ready State, Kelly and Juliet also started San Francisco CrossFit and StandUpKids together.

Founded in 2005, San Francisco CrossFit was the 21st CrossFit affiliate in the world. And StandUpKids is a non-profit dedicated to combating kids' sedentary lifestyles by bringing standing and moving desks to low-income public schools. To date, StandUpKids has converted 95,000 kids from sitting to standing. Earlier in their careers, Kelly and Juliet also co-founded a kayaking camp for children with HIV called Liquid.

In his athletic career, Kelly paddled whitewater slalom canoe on the US Canoe and Kayak Teams. He lead the Men’s Whitewater Rafting Team to two national titles and competed in two World Championships. In his free time, “KStar” likes to spend time with his wife, Juliet, and two

daughters, Georgia and Caroline. He also loves to mountain bike, paddle, and sauna. And while Kelly claims to only “tolerate” the ice bath, according to Juliet he actually likes that, too. 

We are very grateful to have Kelsey Kiel join us on the show. Kelsey is a fun person to be around and a great person to hang out & chat with. We talk about her experience in CrossFit when she first started & at the professional level. We talk about how her recent training has been going. We talk about different types of nutrition for different clients & athletes.

• Accolades
• 4x Competed at the CF Games (Team)- 2022 (OBA), 2019 (Invictus), 2018 (Invictus), 2016(Parallax)
• Qualified for CF games indy in 2020
• USA bob sled team

• Big Lifts
• Squat: 370
• C&Jerk: 275
• Snatch: 210
• Deadlift: 385

Go follow Kelsey on IG: @kelskiel https://www.instagram.com/kelskiel/?hl=en

Host: Dr. Matt Sweeney, DPT @mattsweeney.dpt @strengthandsport

Cohost: Tim Ferraro @timferraro https://www.instagram.com/timferraro1/?hl=en

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time hanging out with Keegan at the BullFrogFit Studio. We chatted about his classes at URI, scuba diving, personal training, and fitness. Great episode with a great guy. Hope you enjoy! Go follow Keegan on IG: @keegan_garvey https://www.instagram.com/keegan_garvey/ Host: Dr. Matt Sweeney, DPT @mattsweeney.dpt @strengthandsport Shout out to our awesome local sponsors: Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great time chopping it up with Josh. We talk fitness & all things CBD. We talk production & cultivating as well as the medical and performance aspects of it. Had a lot of fun with this episode. Hope you guys enjoy!

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Had a great conversation with Cliff regarding his journey with competing & training in triathlons.  We also discuss various outdoor sports/ hobbies including hunting, fishing, hiking, climbing, and surfing. 

An overall really fun episode. Hope you guys enjoy!

Give Cliff a follow at: https://www.instagram.com/clifford_ross84/ 

Had a great time chatting it up with Serge & Brett, the respective owner's of Mayo Quanchi Judo & Wrestling, and Elevate Judo & Jiujitsu.  We brought Brett back for episode #3, and welcomed Serge for his first episode. 

Serge's short bio: Serge Bouyssou, Sr., national Judo champion, Owner of Mayo Quanchi Judo & wrestling. Serge has produced world class competitors, national champions, international champions in Judo, as well as and state champions & high levels in wrestling.

We talk judo, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, training, competing, coaching, winning/ losing, and the lessons learned. We also touch upon Serge's large family, and as well as the story behind his adoption & raising of over 50 children. 

We had great conversation. And I hope you enjoy!

Round 1 was a blast, so we had to bring it back for round 2. 

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

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Bio: Sensei Brett started martial arts at the age of 17, and has obtained Black Belts in Judo, Karate, and his Brown Belt in Jiujitsu. His knowledge of martial arts has provided him with many different learning aspects of techniques and teaching styles. He now focuses on coaching both youth and adult students. Brett holds a National Coach Certification from USA Judo, and has a Master’s Degree in Global Management from Saybrook University.

Check out Elevate: (multiple rhode island locations: https://elevatedojo.com/)

Follow Brett: @judo.brett https://www.instagram.com/judo.brett/

Follow Elevate: @elevatedojo https://www.instagram.com/elevatedojo/

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/phazesportswellness/ @phazesportswellness

Had a great time chatting with Chrisanto.  We talk about his journey into weightlifting, baseball, national & international competitions, Minnesota, Rhode Island & USADA.  Hope you enjoy! 

• 5x National Champ
• 4x Team USA Weightlifter
• Jr Pan AMs Medalist
• 96 kg weight class
• East Coast Gold WL Team

Give him a follow at: @santolifts https://www.instagram.com/santolifts/ 

Second account: @_chrisanto https://www.instagram.com/_chrisanto/

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at @phazesportswellness

Always a great conversation with Brett. We talk benefits of martial arts, running with the bulls, and of course... judo & jiu jitsu. Hope you enjoy!

 Bio: Sensei Brett started martial arts at the age of 17, and has obtained Black Belts in Judo, Karate, and his Brown Belt in Jiujitsu. His knowledge of martial arts has provided him with many different learning aspects of techniques and teaching styles. He now focuses on coaching both youth and adult students. Brett holds a National Coach Certification from USA Judo, and has a Master’s Degree in Global Management from Saybrook University.

Check out Elevate: (multiple rhode island locations: https://elevatedojo.com/)

Follow Brett: @judo.brett https://www.instagram.com/judo.brett/ 

Follow Elevate: @elevatedojo https://www.instagram.com/elevatedojo/

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

Joro Protein: Use Code: JoroRhodyStrength2022 for 30% off your order at https://www.joroprotein.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/joroprotein/ @joroprotein

Phaze CBD: Use Code SSPT20 for 20% off at https://phazesports.com/ Follow them at https://www.instagram.com/phazesportswellness/ @phazesportswellness

Always a great time with Coach Dave over at Providence Barbell club. In this podcast we talk disc golf, music and of course, we take a a deep dive into the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, training and recovery.  Dave is a coach & weightlifter at PBC, BA & MA English, teacher, with a USAW L2 cert.

Bio:

David Ethier grew up a multisport athlete, eventually settling into wrestling for his collegiate career. He later coached at the high school level while earning his postgrad degree. He began weightlifting in 2010 under coach Sauro Gardenal at the Bethnal Green Weightlifting Club in London, England. After three years, David moved to Providence, RI, and began coaching as well as competing. He has been the head coach of the Providence Barbell Club since 2016. He is a transplant from Tennessee and has been in love with The Ocean State since his first day here.

Recent National level comps

• Masters Nationals 2022- 2nd place
• Masters World’s- 2021- 2nd place
• 3x Masters Nationals Champion (best overall 35-39 male, 2021), 2x Masters Nationals Runner Up
• Masters World Championships: Bronze in 2018, 2019, Silver in 2021, Pan-American Silver 2021
• AO Finals each year since 2016, top 10 finishes, Sr. Nationals qualified ‘18-’21 but only went in 2019.

Records

• Masters nationals 2021- gold snatch, gold C+J, gold Total, and set American record in C+J & total
• Broken Masters snatch record 3x, C+J record 4x, and Total record 4x
• Best C+J: 176 (387.2)- March 21st 2021 (Masters nationals)
• Best comp snatch: 141 (310.2)- March 7th 2021 (AO 1)
• Any big lifts recently?
  • Returning from hiatus; lots of beltless squats 141, 176, 182 (400 lbs)

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We are proud to release episode #40 with Tina Hong, an executive health coach working locally in Rhode Island & abroad. Tina specializes in helping mid-lifers their bodies & minds to achieve goals they never thought possible. Tina is an avid golfer, and finds many parallels in the sport, life & her work with clients. Hope you enjoy!

Shout out to our awesome local sponsors:

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Follow Tina on Instagram: @goodnessmlife https://www.instagram.com/goodnessmlife/?hl=en 

We are proud to release episode #37 with Scott Leech, the head strength and conditioning coach at URI. 

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We had a great time hanging out with Scott over at URI's Strength & Conditioning Facility. When we arrived we got a tour of their awesome facility, and we were also able to witness some of the URI teams hitting their training & workouts.  In the podcast we dove deep into the details of programming, differences in the sports teams, exercise prescription and methodologies of training.  I was even able to get a lift in at Makal after the pod. Thank you Scott!

Bio:

• Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at URI
• Rhode Island Native
• Lover of TLC Coffee

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Train like a Ram this summer: Check out their strength camp: https://risportsperformance.com/ 

We are proud to release our 4th episode in the Game Day RX series with Bern Prince.

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Stay tuned for the LIVE STREAM, which will be produced by the Rhody Strength Podcast on June 19th (Juneteenth).

Our crew had an awesome time at Invictus Boston at the Fenway location. First we received world-class coaching from Bern himself at his 10:00 class then we had to opportunity to chat about all things CrossFit & season 3 of the Invictus Boston Invitational.  Bern has a great story, and I hope you all enjoy!

“In the summer of 2020 we created the Invictus Boston Invitational where athletes, judges, volunteers, and just cool human beings gathered in unity to not only compete in a competition but show what real CrossFit is when all people are included and welcome,”

-Bern K. Prince

Connect With Bern on IG : https://www.instagram.com/bernkprince/?hl=en @bernkprince

Connect with Freedom Family Future on IG: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfamilyfuture/?hl=en @freedomfamilyfuture

2022 Comp: https://competitioncorner.net/events/6307

2021 Comp: https://www.invictusboston.com/invitational

Competition Instagram Account: https://www.instagram.com/invictusbostoninvitational/?hl=en @invictusbostoninvitational

Invictus Boston IG Account: https://www.instagram.com/invictusboston/?hl=en @invictusboston

Filmed & produced by: https://www.instagram.com/newport_home_and_drone/?hl=en @newport_home_and_drone

Hosts: 

Coach Jeff https://www.instagram.com/coach_ja1788/?hl=en @coach_ja1788

Dr. Matt https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/?hl=en @strengthandsport

We are very excited to release our 3rd episode of the Game Day RX series.

We would also like to give a huge thank you to our local Rhode Island sponsors.

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Summary: We had an awesome time hanging out with Steve Tripp at The Top Strength Project in Pawtucket RI. We even had the opportunity to have some fun with the strongman equipment at Top strength prior to the podcast. Definitely a humbling experience for us! This was a really fun & thought provoking conversation & I hope you guys enjoy.

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Check out the Top Strength Project's Website: https://www.thetopstrengthproject.com/

Steve's Records:

• New York State Heavyweight Atlas Stone (400)
• USPA RI State Deadlift Record (804)
• USPA RI Squat Record (744)
• USS Massachusetts Deadlift State Record (750)
• RPS NH/VT and New England Regional Deadlift Record (850)
• The only 800+ pound Deadlift in RI

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Had a great time catching up with Dan. We talk about his work with NCI Coaching. We get into his history of how he first started getting into fitness & opening a gym. We talk current favorite training styles, "Knees over toes guy", business, coaching others, being coached, and running Spartan Fitness 360 during the pandemic. 

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