Phitness Philadelphia
By Phitness Philadelphia Podcast
Phitness PhiladelphiaJul 07, 2020
Episode 147: Mastering Kettlebell and Bodyweight Training with Aleks Salkin
Aleks “The Hebrew Hammer” Salkin is a StrongFirst Certified SFG II kettlebell instructor and an Original Strength Instructor. He is also a certified kettlebell instructor and has over a decade of experience in teaching kettlebell and bodyweight training to athletes and fitness enthusiasts around the world.
Aleks is known for his innovative and effective approach to kettlebell and bodyweight training, which has helped countless individuals achieve their fitness goals. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, including professional athletes, military personnel, and everyday people looking to improve their health and fitness.
He grew up scrawny, unathletic, weak, and goofy until he was exposed to kettlebells and the teaching and methodology of Pavel in his early 20s, and took his training and movement skills to the next level upon discovering Original Strength in his mid-20s.
He is the author of The 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge—a free guide devoted to helping kettlebell and calisthenics enthusiasts to forge full-body strength, resilience, and real-world fitness in just 9 minutes a day and without giving up their current training program to do so.
Links:
https://www.alekssalkin.com/
https://www.instagram.com/aleksandersalkin/
Episode 146: Alisa Rose's Journey to Opening a Boutique Fitness Studio
Dr. Jon Herting and special guest Alisa Rose discussed Alisa's 11-year-long journey of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. She began Art Fitness in North Wilmington eleven years ago with the aim of creating a unique, intimate experience for its members that focused on both physical and mental health. Alisa believes that she has created something special over these years and is looking forward to the new horizons her business is taking on.
Success is not something that happens overnight, it is a journey that takes time, dedication, and consistency. For Alisa Rose, the founder of Art Fitness in North Wilmington, Pennsylvania, success was a journey that has taken 11 years to build. Alisa comes from a corporate background, and she noticed that people in the corporate world often gain weight and their weight fluctuates. She wanted to create a fitness studio that focused on the personal touch and cared more about the overall health of its members. Alisa did her research and found that what was missing in the fitness industry was a boutique-style fitness studio that was not crowded and had a community atmosphere. Alisa wanted to target individuals who felt out of place in a normal gym, who hated the crowds, and who wanted to go somewhere where they felt comfortable and could relate to other individuals like themselves. Her mission and goal were to meet people right where they are and help them live fuller, more active life. At Art Fitness, Alisa focuses on one-on-one training, post-rehab, and video. She creates connections for clients so they can come out of the rehab process in the most optimized way possible.
Episode 145: Corey Walts - University of Pennsylvania Strength and Conditioning
Cory Walts was hired as the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Pennsylvania in April 2019.
Walts came to Penn from nearby Haverford College, where he spent 12 years as the head strength and conditioning coach and fitness center director. During that time, he designed and implemented year-round sports performance programs for a majority of Haverford's 23 varsity sports and several club sports teams. He utilized a holistic approach to create robust individuals and teams, focusing on physiological qualities (movement skill, strength, power, speed, agility, and energy systems); psychological qualities (growth mindset, grit, and internal motivation through the use of education, autonomy and accountability); and lifestyle qualities (positive habit formation in sleep, nutrition, hydration, and mindfulness).
During Walts’ tenure, a number of Haverford teams reached unprecedented heights. The volleyball program won three consecutive Centennial Conference titles under Walts' guidance and reached the NCAA Regional semifinals in 2014, while men's soccer advanced to the 2015 NCAA Elite Eight. From the spring season, baseball won three conference titles, advanced to the NCAA Regionals and had two student-athletes drafted in the eighth round of the MLB Draft, while softball advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals for the first time in 2016. Haverford also had 12 student-athletes selected as National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and EAS Sports All-Americans during his last five years on campus.
In addition to his work with Haverford student-athletes, Walts served as director of the Joe Schwartz '83 Memorial 3K Run/Walk, which raised more than $75,000 for ALS research and had more than 2,000 participants from the campus community. He taught multiple classes within Haverford's Physical Education program and co-created the Healthy Mind/Healthy Body and Employee Wellness Committees, multi-department initiatives aimed at enhancing student and employee wellness respectively.
Walts is co-Head of the Philadelphia Area Strength & Conditioning Association, which fosters relationships and develops knowledge specific to the profession of Strength & Conditioning for those in and around the Philadelphia area. He also is a member of West Chester University’s Exercise Science Advisory Board and oversees the Strength and Conditioning program for the Marian Anderson Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
In 2013, Walts was a finalist for the NSCA College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year Award.
Walts graduated magna cum laude from Ithaca College in 2005 with a major in clinical exercise science and played four years for the football program. Following internships with the strength and conditioning departments at Cornell University and the Buffalo Bills, he earned his master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Maryland in 2007. Walts also worked with the Terps' strength and conditioning department during his two years in College Park, serving as the strength and conditioning coach for men's tennis and assisted with football, men's and women's basketball, and men's and women's swimming.
Walts is a Certified (with Distinction) Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and a Certified Level 1 Sports Performance Coach with USA Weightlifting. He also is Precision Nutrition Level 1 certified and certified in CPR/First Aid and AED by the American Red Cross.
Episode 144: A Healthcare Revolution with Sally Andersen of Burn Boot Camp
Sally Andersen is a highly respected personal trainer, group X instructor, and Burn Boot Camp manager who has been transforming lives for over 15 years. She is passionate about helping others find the power of fitness and believes in the power of consistency to achieve excellent results.
Sally Andersen was not athletic in college, relying on beer pong and medication to get her through. After struggling to climb two flights of stairs without taking a break, she was emotionally overcome and determined to make a change. She set a goal of running to the movie store in her pajamas every day and slowly her fitness improved. She got off all her medication and started lifting weights. She found her passion through hard work and dedication and began helping others do the same. She now manages two Burn Athletic Gyms and encourages everyone to find their fitness passion and never give up.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Sally Transformed Her Life by Redefining Her Relationship with Fitness
2. How She Overcame Struggling Financially to Build a Career in Fitness
3. How She Utilizes Focus Meetings to Help Clients Reach their Goals.
Links:
Follow Sally here: https://www.instagram.com/gymgirlsally/
Episode 143 - Sports Massage Therapy with Jim Earley
Jim Earley is board certified (NCBTMB) sports massage specialist and works onsite for sports events or privately in your home or hotel.
Jim works with:
- college & university sports teams
- professional squash players
- athletes such as swimmers, runners, triathletes, tennis players, lacrosse players, water polo players, football players, bodybuilders
- recovering athletes
- weekend warriors
Jim's work includes performing sports massage at many events and competitions, including tennis tournaments, swim meets, etc.
Links:
https://www.jimearleysmassage.com/
Episdoe 142: Finding Balance: Jeff Schumacher's Journey to Create Engage Personal Training Studio
When Jeff Schumacher, a former professional athlete, opens his first training studio in Malvern, he quickly discovers that providing tailored personal training in a group setting and creating meaningful relationships with members is key to its success, creating an ironic balance between business and culture.
Jeff Schumacher is the General Manager of Gage Strength and Conditioning in Westchester and a partner in Engage personal training studio.
He has been working in the Philadelphia fitness community since his undergrad days and has now created a unique niche in the Chester County community.
Jeff Schumacher’s journey into the world of small group personal training began as an athlete whose injuries led him to the training room.
After college, he started working at Gage Strength and Conditioning and he quickly realized that he wanted to introduce people to a style of training that was tailored to their individual needs and not just a hit class or boot camp. After nine years of growing the business and refining their target market, Jeff and his team created their core values which revolve around the community and making an impact on their members. They also focus on the small things, such as saying hi and goodbye, and making sure the members are getting what they need out of the session.
Jeff and his team are dedicated to providing the best for their members and the community.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. How Gauge Strength Training is Offering Small Group Personal Training and Creating a Unique Training Environment.
2. The Story of How Jeff Schumacher's Career in Strength and Conditioning Coaching Evolved.
3. The Core Values and Practices at Gauge Strength Training That Enhance Member Relationships and Foster Community.
Episode 141: Unlocking Potential and Leveling Up Your Training with George Zirkel
When George Zirkel, Director of Pitching at Ascent Athlete, combines his professional baseball background and newly acquired Master's Degree in Motor Learning and Control to craft individualized training programs for athletes of all ages, a unique and electrifying culture is created that allows for optimal results.
He has used his formal education to create individualized throwing programs to help athletes improve their velocity.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
- George Zirkel's Unique Approach to Creating Individualized Programs for Athletes of All Ages and Skill Levels
- The Benefits of Group Dynamics and Community Building in Ascent Athlete's Training Model
- George Zirkel's Master's Degree in Motor Learning and Control and How It Benefits His Coaching
Links:
https://ascentathlete.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/gzirkel/
Episode 140: Matt April - Building a Thriving Community of Fitness
When Matt April, the dynamic owner of Bent on Better gym, seeks to build a welcoming community in West Chester, PA to serve an underserved population, he discovers a compelling central conflict that tests his commitment to his goal.
Matt April is the owner of Bent on Better, a gym in Westchester that specializes in weight loss, boss building and creating a safe fitness space. He has a passion for fitness and has been an athlete his entire life, inspiring him to help underserved members of the community reach their fitness goals.
Matt focuses on prehab approaches to fitness, providing a safe and welcoming space for people who need an extra touch, have been scared of other gyms, or have been hurt in other gyms. He celebrates the little wins, focusing on shoulder and hip mobility, and setting a fitness foundation. With his background in marketing, Matt has the skills and insight to build a successful gym.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
1. Building a Community-Focused Gym: How to create a safe and welcoming space that supports members in achieving their fitness goals.
2. Prehab Approach to Fitness: Understand the importance of setting a strong foundation to build on for long-term success.
3. Finding the Right Fit: Who is the ideal person to join a gym in West Chester and how do they benefit from the programs offered?
https://www.bentonbetter.com/connect/
Episode 139 - Dr. Erin Farmer & The Challenges of Running a Gym
Dr. Erin Farmer is a physical therapist who also has a significant background in fitness – she has coached Olympic weightlifters in national competitions, she has competed at Crossfit Regionals, and she owned CrossFit Center City in Philadelphia for nearly a decade.
She has been a respected member of the fitness community for many years. She was the co-owner of the first CrossFit gym in Philadelphia, and has since gone on to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Dr. Erin has always been drawn to people who were unable to access fitness due to their background or injury and has used her knowledge to help them. She believes that CrossFit has changed what women in the city expect of themselves in terms of fitness and has encouraged them to pursue goals with purpose.
In this episode, you will learn the following:
- How a small pickup truck and thousand pounds of sand led to the creation of a CrossFit culture in Center City Philadelphia.
- The power of empowered womanhood in early CrossFit and the importance of championing function and capability over an idealized version of oneself.
- The importance of understanding the "why" behind a goal in order to create meaningful relationships and help clients reach their goals.
Episode 138 - Dr. Jeremy Boyd | Trifecta Therapeutics - The Top Choice for Athletic Rehabilitation
Dr. Boyd has become the most trained and highest credentialed sports physical therapist in the entire state of New Jersey and the Greater Philadelphia region. Less than 1% of physical therapists nationwide are double board certified in both orthopedics and sports physical therapy. Dr. Boyd is the only residency-trained therapist in South Jersey to have earned this distinction.
In 2021, Dr. Boyd became the first and currently only physical therapist in NJ to complete an Orthopedic and Sports Manual Therapy Fellowship program at the Institute For Athlete Regeneration (IAR). Fellowship training is reserved for the most advanced clinicians in the field of physical therapy and is considered the highest clinical training in the PT profession.
A firm believer in mentorship, Dr. Boyd had spent his earlier years as a clinician working and learning from some of the greatest clinicians in NJ. During his time at BSR Physical Therapy, he worked alongside a team of clinicians that was internationally recognized for effectively treating musculoskeletal conditions. Prior to that, Dr. Boyd was personally mentored under Dr. Sharon Wentworth of Elite Sports Physical Therapy in Tinton Falls, NJ. Dr. Wentworth is regarded as the best ACL rehab specialist in all of NJ and a leader in sports rehabilitation.
Now the mentor, Dr. Boyd is commonly seen teaching sports rehabilitation, manual therapy and evidence-based practice at local universities. He also teaches in continuing education nationwide to licensed PTs, Athletic Trainers and Chiropractors on manual therapy, treatment of the spine, and athletes.
Dr. Boyd has been trusted to rehabilitate professional athletes from every major professional league, however he most passionate about returning adolescent, collegiate and weekend warrior athletes to sport!
Episode 137 - Maximizing Athletic Performance with Dr. Chris Leib | MovementProfessional
Chris Leib is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with vast experience in treating movement dysfunctions and enhancing human performance.
Dr. Leib has a versatile movement background with a variety of certifications as both a physical therapist and fitness professional. Combining the worlds of therapy and fitness, Chris is uniquely qualified to help you get the most out of your body, while allowing you to sustain optimal physical health and longevity. Chris considers physical activity a vital process to being a complete human being and is passionate about helping others maximize their movement potential.
Episode 136 - The many benefits of martial arts in modern era | Dragon Gym with Somnath Sikdar
Master Somnath Sikdar is the Head Instructor at the Dragon Gym and has been training in Tae Kwon Do and Hapkido for over 30 years under Grandmaster Chae Teok Goh. He is currently a sixth-degree black belt and is certified by the World Taekwondo Headquarters (Kukkiwon). His training has covered a broad spectrum of martial arts including a variety of weapons, self-defense, traditional and sport Tae Kwon Do. He has also studied Hapkido under Grandmaster Han Jae Ji.
In conjunction with martial arts, he instructs training with the Russian Kettlebell, and holds the Level 1 RKC and Level 1 SFG Certifications. While the focus of kettlebell and barbell training is strength, the other side of the same coin is function and quality of movement. For this reason, Master Sikdar uses the functional movement screen with his students and is a Level 1 and Level 2 certified FMS expert.
Master Sikdar has competed successfully in local, state, and collegiate tournaments. In addition, he continues to study western boxing, Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He has attained a BSE in Electrical Engineering, along with minors in Systems Science and Economics, from the University of Pennsylvania. While completing this degree he was the President, Head Instructor, and Coach of the University of Pennsylvania WTF Tae Kwon Do Team.
Master Sikdar still coaches competitive Taekwondo athletes and is an active advisor to the UPENN WTFTKD Team and the West Chester University Taekwondo Team.
https://www.dragongym.com/
Episode 135 - Perfect Balance in Achieving Fitness Goals | Feel Strong | Justin McClintock
Justin McClintock is passionate about helping people achieve their goals on their terms. Hundreds of satisfied clients speak about how his attention, empathy, and deep technical know-how allow him to craft programs that meet people exactly where they are, and get them where they want to go.
Do you want to achieve your fitness goals, but feel like you're stuck in a rut? Maybe you've been told to just push through the pain, but that isn't working. If you're looking for a better way to get fit, this episode is for you.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How Justin got into fitness coaching, and how his unique background has helped him develop a successful business model
- What type of people does Justin work with, and how does he help them overcome significant setbacks
- How he approaches movement and exercise with his clients, and how he helps them find the right fit consistently
Visit https://www.feelstrong.me/
Follow https://www.instagram.com/feelstrongfit/
Episode 134 - Movement Matters: The Movement Paradigm's Approach to Health with Dr. Arianne Missimer
Dr. Arianne Missimer is an award-winning Doctor of Physical Therapy, Registered Dietitian, Registered Yoga Teacher, Mindfulness Educator, author, and cancer survivor regularly featured on ABC, NBC, FOX, and CBS. As the Founder of the Movement Paradigm, she has been making her mark in the health field for over 22 years. Starting off in personal training, becoming a licensed dietitian, pursuing her doctorate in physical therapy, and completing additional graduate work in Applied Mindfulness has allowed her to bring her diverse professional and personal experiences to help her patients best. She is trained in functional medicine through the Institute of Functional Medicine and holds numerous movement-based certifications.
She continues to strive for excellence and has received numerous awards for her contributions to the health field including: National Strength and Conditioning Association Sports Medicine Rehabilitation Specialist of the Year, American Dietetic Association Recognized Young Dietitian of the Year, University of Delaware Outstanding Alumni, Neumann University Physical Therapy Alumni award, Mainline Today Health Care Hero, and Mainline Today Power Women.
Dr. Missimer is a TEDX and keynote speaker, where she has addressed universities, conferences, Chambers of Commerce, colleges, summits, and more. She also presents nationally and internationally in the areas of movement science, nutrition, and mindfulness. She is a Master Instructor for Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA) Global.
As a cancer survivor, mover, athlete, and America Ninja Warrior competitor herself, she is dedicated to educating professionals and the community, presenting high-quality keynote speeches and helping you lead your best life through powerful dietary interventions, movement, sleep, and mindset reframing techniques to empower you to heal your body, alleviate inflammation, and live with vitality.
https://themovementparadigm.com/
Episode 133 - Relentless Athletics with Emily Pappas
Emily Pappas holds a M.S. in Exercise Physiology from Temple University and a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Drexel University. Through this education, Emily values her ability to coach athletes with a perspective that is grounded in biochemistry and human physiology.
Outside of the classroom, Emily has experience coaching and programming at the Division I Collegiate Level working as the assistant strength coach for Temple University’s Women’s Rugby team. In addition, Emily holds her USAW Sport Performance certification and values her ability to coach athletes using “Olympic” Weightlifting. Emily is extremely passionate about the sport of Weightlifting, not only for the competitive nature of the sport, but also for the application of the lifts as a tool in the strength & conditioning field. Through these lifts, Emily has been able to develop athletes that range from grade school to nationally ranked athletes in sports such as lacrosse, softball, and field hockey.
During her years in the class and weight room, Emily came to realize that most female athletes never get exposed to strength training until much later in their athletic careers compared to their male counterparts. She realized most females strayed away from the weight room due to intimidation of a predominately male environment as well as fearing that lifting will get them too “big” (a misconception that has been around for WAY too long).
Emily developed the idea of Relentless Athletics as a means to educate female athletes, parents and coaches on the necessity of strength training and sports nutrition education to optimize sports performance and reduce injury risks in the female athlete population.
Emily is also an Adjunct at Temple University, instructing a course on the current research behind female athlete development. Additionally, Emily works as a consultant in developing health education curriculums at the high school level.
Visit https://www.relentlessathleticsllc.com/
Episode 132 - Taking athletes from good to great - CJ Appenzeller - Appenzeller Training Systems
CJ Appenzeller is the head strength coach and owner at Appenzeller Training Systems in West Berlin, New Jersey, The Blue-Collar strength and speed facility for athletes to transform their mindset and athletic performance. He specializes in baseball and softball training for youth, high school, college and pro athletes.
Links:
Follow: @atsstrength
https://www.youtube.com/user/appenzellertraining
Follow us on TIKTOK! https://www.tiktok.com/@phitnessphiladelphia
Episode 131 - Philadelphia Barbell Club with Jim Rutter
Jim Rutter has competed in weightlifting since 2000 and coached since 2010, achieving the rank of International Coach for USA Weightlifting. He owns and serves as head coach for Philadelphia Barbell Club, which has produced over 20 National or International medalists since 2017.
Links:
https://www.thesportissteroids.com/
https://www.instagram.com/philadelphiabarbellclub
Episode 130 - Nick Bracciante - Effort RX
Nick is the founder of Effort Rx to best serve others as they work towards the healthiest, happiest version of themselves.
While some people may be focused on athletic performance, others may be driven to follow a path of general good health. Whatever the goal, Nick believes progress is ultimately the result of quality effort. The mission of Effort Rx is to help with that journey, making the process efficient and sustainable. His formal education, including a bachelor's in exercise science and a doctorate in physiotherapy, enables him to apply current scientific principles to improve health and performance.
Connect with Nick: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-bracciante-pt-4938b2134/
Visit: https://www.effortrx.com/
Episode 129 - Mark Falcone | iCore Fitness
Mark grew up with an “out of the box mentality”, a passion for entrepreneurship at a very young age, and a huge desire to help others. Since the age of 12 Mark has had a background in sponsored skateboarding, extreme sports, competitive running, later years molding into the world of Calisthenics, Obstacle Racing and Ninja Warrior.
After college Mark was driven to start a business and fueled by the passion in the fitness industry with a vision to create a place that he always dreamed of training in. After years of determination and pure grit to prove a concept that had never been tried, tested or proven iCORE Fitness was born. The end result is a lifestyle brand of the best and most unique fitness trainers and enthusiasts that use calisthenics, movement, and camaraderie to create a driven, all-encompassing atmosphere unmatched in the industry of fitness.
Mark has since expanded the growth in the niche industry of Ninja Warrior and Calisthenics training and is on the board of directors for the National Ninja League (a nationwide competition hosted in facilities around the country) as well as the start of the National Bar League (a series of calisthenic freestyle competitions).
Visit: https://icore.ninja/
Episode 128 - Subversus Fitness with Wylie Belasik
Wylie Belasik is the owner of Subversus Fitness has been the home of inclusive strength training and culture building and offers instruction in weightlifting, gymnastics, nutrition and CrossFit classes through group training.
He is also the Founder of Philly-based non-profit, UliftU, which trains incarcerated and returned citizens for careers as fitness coaches.
Follow @blamewylie
Episode 127 - ThreeSixty Nutrition with Dana Watson
Dana Watson is a Nutrition Coach, Owner and Founder of ThreeSixty Nutrition. It is an online, 1:1 coaching program committed to helping beginners to the avid gym-goers quit the on-and-off diets and transition to a lifestyle of healthier choices.
Follow Dana
https://www.threesixtynutrition.com/
https://www.instagram.com/threesixty_nutrition/
Episode 126 - All levels of strength and conditioning with Rob Robena, Director of Sports Performance | Ascent Athlete
Rob Robena is an Experienced Human Performance Director with a demonstrated history of working with baseball players from the youth ages to professional players. He is skilled in shoulder assessments, coaching, fitness training, athletics, and program design. Also an adjunct professor in undergraduate Exercise Science and DPT students in strength and conditioning. There are over 60 MLB and MILB players that train with Rob and his team in the baseball offseason.
Links:
https://ascentathlete.com/
Episode 125 - Joe Kinee - Kinee Performance Online and Training
Joe is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Licensed Massage Therapist. He played Division II Baseball at West Chester University where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science in 2017. In 4+ years he has trained and coached a variety of clients ranging in age, fitness level, and sport. His experience includes one on one training, small group personal training, HIIT style classes, and strength and conditioning coaching at both Widener University and Drexel University. His mission is to help others unlock their physical potential and increase performance not only in sport but in everyday life.
LINKS:
https://linktr.ee/KineePerformance
Follow Joe here - https://www.instagram.com/j_kinee19
Episode 124 - James "Jim" Ferris - Gym Ferris
Jim Ferris is a Philadelphia based trainer whose clientele includes professional athletes, local teams, everyday fitness enthusiasts, and maybe a celebrity or two depending on who is in town. Jim is known for his work in the basketball community from training with the Philadelphia 76ers for many years and training several NBA players that live their offseason in the Philadelphia area. Jim’s expertise in the training field, along with his dynamic and creative training style keeps players and coaches coming back year after year.
Jim has worked with the highest of levels in the NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLL, along with many NCAA athletes whether it is by team or individual.
Follow him on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gymferris/, and on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GYM_Ferris
Episode 123 - Devin Gage: Gage Strength Training
Devin Gage is the owner of the hugely successful Gage Strength Training (GST). GST has grown into a thriving fitness facility and now Gage is expanding into more areas to conquer the fitness world.
Learn more about GST at: https://gagestrengthtraining.com and follow at @GageStrengthTraining on social.
Episode 122 - Transition from Training Room Talk to Phitness Philadephia
Welcome back. This is Dr. Jon Herting and after a 10-month hiatus, we are bringing back our podcast. We're going to make a couple of changes though. We used to be called Training Room Talk and, and we did for 121 episodes and over 10,000 listens. Now, I'm going to be the sole host to this point moving forward and we're going to kind of change it up a little bit to showcase the fitness professionals and game-changers that are moving the needle in the Philadelphia area. So precision performance, physical therapy is a physical, a performance-based and fitness-focused clinic in Philadelphia. And we work with a lot of fitness and movement professionals in and around the city.
We really appreciate anything you guys can do to help spread the word. So again, welcome back to the podcast. I'm so glad to be getting this started after a 10-month break. We are now called Phitness Philadelphia. Alright, appreciate you guys. Thanks a lot.
Episode 121 - How to Predict Injury
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss a recent webinar from the sportsrehabeducation.com email list which discusses injury prediction/prevention paradigms and how they could benefit from modification. Enjoy!
Episode 120 - Challenging Clinical Instructor Experiences
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss some common challenges PT students may have when entering their clinical experiences, specifically as it relates to the clinical instructor relationship. Enjoy!
Episode 119 - Applying to PT School
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss the process of applying to Physical Therapy school and share a bit about their own prior experiences with the application process through PTCAS. They share tips/tricks to make your process go smoothly and to increase the likelihood that your application stands out. Enjoy!
Links & Social Media
Rehab Integrated in Sports Education
Precision Performance Physical Therapy
RISE https://www.instagram.com/rise_education_/
Precision Performance Physical Therapy precisionperformance.pt
- Jon Herting, PT, DPT jonherting_dpt
- Max Lepage, PT, DPT maxlepage.dpt
- Nisha Meyer, PT, DPT nishameyer.dpt
- Troy Koch, PT, DPT troy.koch.dpt
- Nick Perugini, PT, DPT nickperugini.dpt
Episode 118 - How to Pick a Training Split
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss how to go about making training decisions regarding training frequency and overall organization of training schedule. Upper/lower split? Bro split? Push/pull legs? Full body? Hopefully this shed some light on those details!
Links & Social Media
- Rehab Integrated in Sports Education
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy
- RISE https://www.instagram.com/rise_education_/
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy precisionperformance.pt
- Jon Herting, PT, DPT jonherting_dpt
- Max Lepage, PT, DPT maxlepage.dpt
- Nisha Meyer, PT, DPT nishameyer.dpt
- Troy Koch, PT, DPT troy.koch.dpt
- Nick Perugini, PT, DPT nickperugini.dpt
Episode 117 - Picking Student Clinical Affiliations
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss the process of picking clinical affiliations/rotation sites while going through the DPT curriculum. Picking clinicals can be a stressful process for students, so Max and Troy share some advice regarding the process of picking sites, and what to do after you've been assigned a site. Enjoy!
Episode 116 - Recovery Strategies
In today's episode Dr. Troy and Dr. Max discuss their approach towards considering recovery strategies with their athletes/patients and which methods of recovery they focus on. Contrary to popular media, Max and Troy explore how to best return to the basics and focus on what they consider to be the building blocks of solid recovery. Enjoy!
Episode 115 - How to Pass the NPTE
In today's episode Dr. Troy and Dr. Max discuss how they approached studying for the National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and how their approaches differed. They also discussed the various resources current students may benefit from investigating.
For more information, visit sportsrehabeducation.com
https://thepthustle.com/npte-podcast/
Episode 114 - How to cut through the b***s***
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss how they have approached filtering through the vast amount of information that can be found throughout social media platforms specific to rehabilitation. With all the information available it can be hard for students and clinicians to develop an understanding of how to filter through this information but continue to stay up-to-date.
For more information go to sportsrehabeducation.com
Episode 113 - Rob Rabena on Fancy Training
Key Points
- Most athletes will likely be training with very basic, common exercises such as a barbell squat, deadlift variation, pushes, and pulls.
- These exercises may not always be the most “attractive”, but they serve to provide athletes with the physical qualities that they need to excel at their sport such as endurance, strength, movement capacity, etc.
- Many of the “fancy” exercises seen on social media tend to limit the athlete’s ability to train these qualities, and end up being sub-par exercises as compared to their more simple counterparts.
Guest Resources
- Rob Rabena: https://www.instagram.com/robrabena3/?hl=en
Links & Social Media
- Website
- Rehab Integrated in Sports Education
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy
- Rehab Integrated in Sports Education
- Instagram
- RISE https://www.instagram.com/rise_education_/
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy precisionperformance.pt
- Jon Herting, PT, DPT jonherting_dpt
- Max Lepage, PT, DPT maxlepage.dpt
- Nisha Meyer, PT, DPT nishameyer.dpt
- Troy Koch, PT, DPT troy.koch.dpt
- Nick Perugini, PT, DPT nickperugini.dpt
- RISE https://www.instagram.com/rise_education_/
- Facebook
Episode 112 - What is RISE?
Key Points
- Foundations Course Description
The foundation course features 12-weeks of virtual, live presentations based on a progressive curriculum designed to cover all aspects of evidence-based athlete injury management. Permanent access to an ever-evolving shared folder will allow you to continue to learn and grow as a clinician even after completing the course. Finally, participants can look forward to networking with other like-minded clinicians who all share the same goal of career advancement and maximizing their athlete’s care.
- What does the Foundations Course include?
12 lectures over the course of 12 weeks
One 60 minute lecture per week
Integrated discussion time within lectures
Access to recorded lecture & presentation PDFs
Recommended readings for each week
Shared folder of additional articles & resources
Networking Opportunities
Links & Social Media
Website
- Rehab Integrated in Sports Education
https://sportsrehabeducation.com/
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy
https://precisionperformancept.com/
Instagram
- RISE https://www.instagram.com/rise_education_/
- Precision Performance Physical Therapy precisionperformance.pt
- Jon Herting, PT, DPT jonherting_dpt
- Max Lepage, PT, DPT maxlepage.dpt
- Nisha Meyer, PT, DPT nishameyer.dpt
- Troy Koch, PT, DPT troy.koch.dpt
- Nick Perugini, PT, DPT nickperugini.dpt
Episode 111 - Is motivation enough?
In today's episode we discuss the intricacies of motivation, self-efficacy, and discipline as related to behavior change with patients. As we know this is an important component of patient management, we discuss how to identify patients who might need a bit more "motivation" during the plan of care. Hope it helps!
Episode 110 - Preparing for Graduation during Covid
In today's episode Max and Nisha discuss what they learned in the process of graduating from Physical Therapy school during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. As these barriers continue to persist in 2021, they attempt to share some insight on how current students may be able to navigate these barriers and make the most out of their start in the physical therapy profession. Hope it helps!
Episode 109 - Is Sport Specificity Necessary?
In today's episode we discuss the highly debated concept in the strength/conditioning & rehab circles of sport specificity. In a sea of social media posts glamorizing fancy gimmicks and "new" exercises which tout the power to make athletes better at their sports, how do we assess the validity of these claims? This episode helps to shed some light on this often misunderstood topic. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 108 - Derek Batman - Injury Mindset
In today's episode we are joined by Derek Batman, head strength and conditioning coach and owner of Hardbat Athletics. We discuss the mindset around injury, how Derek assess this in his athletes, and considerations on the impact of mindset with athletes in the gym. Hope it helps!
Episode 107 - Dr. Dan D'Egidio - Running & Strength Training
In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Dan D'Egidio, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and graduate of Temple University, to discuss the benefits of blending strength training with running. Dan is an advanced clinician in the coaching & management of musculoskeletal pain in runners. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 106 - 10 Things You Learn in the Clinic
In today's episode we discuss 10 concepts that are often only learned once students transition into the real-world clinical setting. Dr. Max and Dr. Nisha discuss how these 10 things impact students and young clinician's perspectives. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 105 - Dr. Nisha Meyer - Sleep Research
In today's episode Dr. Nisha Meyer discusses her research at Temple University on sleep in DPT students. We touch on what this research and other studies suggest regarding sleep and pain, mental health, and other health outcomes. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 104 - Dr. Brandon Fredhoff - Self-Efficacy
In today's episode Dr. Max discusses the importance of self-efficacy in patient care with Dr. Brandon Fredhoff. The focus of this episode is around 2 papers, each published on the topic of self-efficacy as a predictor for persistent pain. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 103 - Training for Looks vs. Performance
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Troy discuss the various considerations behind training for looks vs. training for performance. They share their past & recent experiences with changes in training goals, and the reasons why one might want to modify their goals & how to do so. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 102 - Dr. Brandon Fredhoff - Residency/fellowship?
In today's episode we are joined by Dr. Brandon Fredhoff, a physical therapist and graduate of EIM/Bellin College fellowship, to discuss the pros/cons of enrolling in a residency or fellowship program after PT school. Max and Brandon discuss a variety of crucial considerations one should make before deciding to embark on another educational endeavor of that magnitude, and how to make sure your time/money is well spent. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 101 - Student Struggles Finale
In today's episode we close out another series, Student Struggles, with a discussion between Dr. Max and future Dr. Hannah about soft skills as a student and some practical recommendations on how to better prepare yourself prior to clinical rotations as a DPT student. Hope it helps!
Episode 100 - How to Build a Profitable PT Practice
In today's episode Dr. Max and Dr. Jon discuss the pros and cons of the various models of physical therapy businesses. They also touch on how to monetize the PT skillset and other products/services that can be offered to help supplement revenue from traditional patient care. Hope this helps!
Episode 99 - Manual Therapy
In today's episode we address another controversial topic: manual therapy. We dive into the nuance regarding how this intervention relates to our understanding of pain and injury. We also talk about some of the practical considerations regarding when manual interventions can & possible should be used. If you have questions, please reach out to us. Hope you enjoy!
Episode 98 - Does technique matter?
In today's episode Dr. Max & Dr. Nick dive into a controversial topic: movement technique. They do a recap on how perspectives have changed within the profession regarding movement technique and pain/injury. This is a great episode to share with friends for discussion & ask questions. Also, check out the show notes for references cited and other resources. Hope you enjoy!