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In Episode 134, we sit down with Merle Liivand to talk about her recent world record swimming 26.2 miles with a silicone mono-fin in the ocean just off the coast of Miami. An amazing feat covered in just over 11 hours, we discuss the physical demands of such a long swim, but also the psychological strength needed to swim through currents, jellyfish, pollution and other sea creatures. She accepted the challenge in an effort to continue to raise awareness about the importance of clean oceans, spreading the word with the help of the Guinness World Records organization. Finding out that Merle could not use her arms over the 11 hours swim was a shocking revelation. Her career as a competitive swimmer started as a child and she continued to swim longer and longer distances, progressing to open water challenges and even ice swimming.Merle Liivand is a national Estonian competitive swimmer, Model, aquapreneur, Swimera CEO, ambassador, Triathlete, International Spokesperson and open water swimmer from Tallinn, Est

In Episode 133, we have the pleasure of speaking with author and chef, Beth Lipton, about her recent book co-written with Ashleigh Vanhouten, Carnivore-ish. Beth tells us that it is okay to be a carnivore and explains all of the benefits of preparing and eating various types of animal protein in our diets that can be both healthy and enjoyable. There is no shortage of contradictory information being presented out there on topics such as health, fitness and nutrition. Understanding the basic science behind food composition and human nutrition, and combining that with creative recipes and food preparation guidelines will ensure that you can have great tasting food and optimal health.Beth is a cookbook author, recipe developer and food journalist with more than 15 years of writing and editing experience as well as extensive training as a natural-foods chef. She is a culinary nutritionist for Clean Eating magazine, and she writes and develops recipes for online and print publications such as FoodNetwork.com, W

Episode 132 explores the adoption of sprinting as a means of developing running abilities, as well as supplementing a comprehensive fitness program through the development of strength, power and elasticity. Most people associate a running-based fitness program with long distance running, where individuals are preparing for a marathon or a 10km race. While many people use long distance running as a primary means of exercise, others just can’t find pleasure or success with long runs and the fatigue associated with such an undertaking. Sprinting is a great alternative for people who want to incorporating running into their fitness program, without having to deal with the grind of the long run. And, sprinting offers other benefits including total body strength development, lean muscle gain and a general feeling of athleticism. Even though most people haven’t sprinted since grade school, it is a credible fitness strategy to build overall health, fitness and resiliency. You can find out more information on Der

In Episode 131, we turn once again to our resident expert in technology and human performance, Brandon Marcello, to figure out where we are with wearable technology. We are seeing more wearables being promoted every year with the promise of making our lives more glorious, by providing us with invaluable data about our health, wellness and performance. Famous athletes are promoting these tech products as one of keys to their success and giving us wearable-envy. But how many of these devices actually provide accurate and reliable data? Are we approaching medical grade device territory, or are we simply gamifying our health? Brandon breaks down the conventional wisdom on wearable technology for us to make sense of what to buy and what to expect in the future.Brandon Marcello is a high-performance strategists that offers consulting services to some of the top organizations in the world that rely on the optimization of human performance capabilities. Originally from Sarasota, FL, Marcello has worked in the pr

In Episode 130, we talk with our own Don Saladino and what it takes to train a super hero. While we can all agree that most of this training is done with professional actors to prepare them for the aesthetics and demands of their roles, this information can be taken and applied to almost anyone from professional athletes to the general population. Don walks us through his process of working with these “super-heroes’ and gives us examples of how he has applied similar training programs for his online challenges and his in-person retreats. Whether it is helping someone to safely shed unhealthy weight or get someone fit to do their own stunts, Don takes the same progressive and intelligent approach with all his clients and training program participants.Visit Don’s website at https://donsaladino.com/ to find out more about his fitness challenges and training programs.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us

In Episode 129, we sit down with Don’s long-time training partner, Anthony Jacobs, who we affectionally refer to as “Tone”. Don and Tone discuss their complex relationship that started in the gym. As we find out, their relationship is not only about their workouts together, but all of the other ways that they ‘spot’ and help each other through the heavy lifting known as life. We also talk about Tone’s long-term film project that essentially tells the story of his life. The film is called “Respect the Jux” and premiered this month and numerous streaming networks.From writer and director G. C. Goba is the film adaptation of the celebrated urban crime thriller, "Respect The Jux". "Respect the Jux" is the age old struggle between the good, the bad, betrayal, love, and success. By any means. Heralded as one of the most prolific of its genre, and based on true events, "Respect the Jux" tells the story of Cat, a young Jamaican man with a corrupt past, who ventures to the United States on a quest to obtain the

In Episode 128, we pepper Ray Maker with questions about wearable technologies and other products related to fitness and exercise. We start with a discussion around the efficacy of wrist worn heart rate monitoring and quickly dive into many different areas related to running, cycling, swimming and resistance training. Ray’s broad knowledge of various devices, brands and applications definitely surprised us and brought to our attention issues that we never considered. This podcast episode is definitely a must for anyone interested in investing in wearable technology with the goal of accurately monitoring their training.Ray Maker is the author of the popular tech blog known as DCRainmaker.com providing comprehensive reviews of all technology products related to sport, exercise, fitness, training and recreation. Originally from Seattle, Washington, Ray began his quest to train for triathlons as a hobby when not traveling the world as a computer technology consultant. His hobby gradually became integrated wi

In Episode 127, Don shares his experiences from a recent trip to the Austrian and Swiss alps. He gives us his thoughts about the environment and culture, as well as the ski and snowboard activities that he engaged in. As many people enjoy aggressive activities on their winter and summer vacations, Don talks about how is regular exercise routine and diet practices more than prepared him for the time change, altitude and physical demands of a trip to the Alps!The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.y

In Episode 126, we welcome Shane Kronstedt to discuss the recent invasion and war in Ukraine, and how both military personnel and civilians have been impacted by the need to serve their country in an intense environment of combat. Shane provides his own thoughts on the reasons for war and the circumstances that Ukrainian citizens have had to deal with over the past month of invasion and bombardment. He also discusses his own induction and career in the military and Navy Seals, and how it impacted him both personally and professionally. Now that he is back in the civilian world, Shane provides us with the new challenges and goals he faces as a medical practitioner who has been heavily influenced and motivated by his previous involvement in the military.Shane Kronstedt is a medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Shane found his calling to become a physician as a combat medic while forward deployed to Afghanistan, working in a forward surgical team and helping save patients on the batt

In Episode 125, Don and Derek discuss the extreme scenarios where your fitness could be called into question. When you find yourself watching images of wartime conditions and citizens being displaced by battle, it makes you wonder if you are both physically and mentally fit to survive and thrive in those types of circumstances. We discuss an approach to fitness that challenges individuals well beyond the need to improve body composition, basic strength and aerobic conditioning. Does it make you ask questions about whether or not you are training hard enough to prepare yourself for worst-case scenario circumstances? Hopefully, none of us will have to prepare for wartime conditions. But it does make you think about preparing for the future in a more pragmatic and comprehensive manner, as we never know what’s around the corner in these times.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-r

Episode 124 welcomes health and nutrition expert, Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, to discuss the art of managing post-workout nutrition. Not only do we talk about the composition of a healthy and productive post-workout nutrition strategy, but also the timing and subtleties around implementing your nutritional interventions in the best manner possible. Dr. Jackson provides us with the best scientific knowledge around his strategies, but also delivers the information in an extremely practical manner that everyone can understand and implement on their own. While other practitioners feel that complexity offers the best results, Dr. Jackson is careful to provide recommendations that don’t create anxiety or confusion, but only deliver the necessary results.Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad, health specialist, medical professor, medical scientist, and entrepreneur. He has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in neurovascular physi

Episode 123 covers the topic of connected fitness with our resident expert, Randy Kane. With the recent losses incurred by on-demand connected fitness company, Peloton, fitness industry leaders are trying to determine the best ways to position themselves as we move forward out of the pandemic. Will brick and mortar, in-person fitness businesses bring back members to pre-pandemic levels or will digital fitness platforms retain a large proportion of users and continue to grow? Or will the best approach be to find a happy medium between providing both in-person and digital fitness services to stay resilient should a new pandemic or challenge appear. Randy outlines all of the various business models around health, fitness and wellness, and identifies some of the bigger players in fitness and technology, and how they could influence the future.Randy Kane is an entrepreneur turned investor with over 25 years of experience building, managing, and investing in leading-growth companies. At Profec Partners, Randy i

Episode 122 is our 2022 Winter Olympic warm-up session with the help of legendary speed skating sensation, Shani Davis. Known for his domination of the 1000m and 1500m events in long track speed skating for over a decade, Shani updates us on his work as a coach and mentor to many up and coming speed skating athletes. He outlines his career in speed skating, staring at a young age with roller skating and inline skating. He quickly moved up the ranks to the elite levels in both short-track and long-track speed skating. Shani talks about what it takes to prepare for and compete at the Olympic level and also hints at what he expects to see in the sport at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, China.Shani Davis is a multi-gold and silver medallist at the Winter Olympics, capturing gold in the 1000m event at the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games, while also winning the silver medal in the 1500m event at both Olympics. He was the first African-American athlete to win a gold medal at an individual event at the Winter Olympic

Episode 121 is a great conversation with wife and husband team, Doctors Jen and Dom Fraboni, about creating an agile career, as well as a flexible and healthy body in 2022. Jen and Dom both work as physical therapists with both in-person and online clients, while also maintaining a strong presence as social media influencers and podcasters. We discuss basic guidelines around improving mobility and managing chronic pain, as many people are struggling with the stress and anxiety of being stuck at home and are in great need of simple strategies to stay healthy and fit. Dr. Jen Fraboni is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. With a Doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on IG by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis.Dr. Domenic Fraboni is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He

Episode 120 gets serious with Don and Derek sitting down with Frank “Tank” Frasier, also affectionately known as Bounty Tank. Frank walks us through a typical day in the bail bonds business and outlines the types of characters he gets to deal with on a regular basis. He also discusses his approach to fitness and bodybuilding, and how his routine has evolved over the years to adapt to not only his career demands, but also getting older. Frank has a wildly successful YouTube channel called Bounty Tank. The channel has just under 500,000 subscribers and has the potential to develop into a series for a larger audience via one of the top streaming services. In many ways, Frank is a combination of law enforcement officer, athlete and entertainer, all the while having fun and welcoming new adventures.Frank “Tank” Frasier is an Ohio based bail bondsman who has trained for and competed in bodybuilding. When Frank was in college at Hampton University in Virginia, he played at the linebacker position in football an

In Episode 119, we sit down with dermatologist, Dr. Gary Goldenberg, to discuss a healthy and effective routine to skin care for individuals who want to lead a comprehensive healthy lifestyle. Taking care of your skin can be a daunting task when it comes to identifying a proper routine and selecting the right products. Dr. Goldenberg takes the time to outline a simple but effective routine for managing your skin, maximizing both your overall health and appearance. He identifies differences in skin types that may influence your approach to cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection. Make sure to follow up on the many resources available from Dr. Goldenberg to ensure your skin is both healthy and youthful in appearance.Dr. Gary Goldenberg is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also the former Medical Director of the Dermatology Faculty Practice at The Mount Sinai Medical Center

In Episode 118, Don and Derek wrap up the year 2021 and discuss their positive approach to moving forward with optimism and gratitude. There have been a lot of challenges this past year and it can seem like there is no end in sight. But we must stay positive, fight to survive and continue to adapt. We wish all of you a happy holiday season and many positive outcomes in the upcoming New Year. The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.co

In Episode 117, we have the pleasure of sitting down with JP Stockton and Lisa Wild of Life Fitness to discuss their product development process and the wide range of brands that they oversee. When making fitness, cardio and strength equipment for a broad population, from athletes to general and special populations, a good deal of thought and testing must be undertaken in order to provide the highest level of performance and customer satisfaction. The Life Fitness team walks us through their philosophy around serving their customers and continuing to be a leader in fitness equipment moving forward.In 1968, Life Fitness created the Lifecycle exercise bike. It employed ground-breaking technology and was the first piece of electronic exercise equipment ever created. Over the next five decades, Life Fitness taken the steps needed to stay ahead of technology. Now, Life Fitness provides all products related to fitness and oversees the development and sale of a number of brands including Hammer Strength, Cybex, I

In Episode 116, we finally catch up with elite chef and world traveller, David Myers. When David isn’t creating fabulous dishes or opening up a new world renowned restaurant, he’s taking care of his own health and fitness through regular exercise and deliberate nutritional choices. While we may get the impression that chefs are not the healthiest individuals due to their stressful deadlines, long hours and proximity to food and drink, David breaks the mould and shows us that you can be both extremely fit and entirely productive in the kitchen. He outlines his approach to health and fitness, carefully integrated with his hectic international travel schedule, and gives us some practical tips on how to stay ahead of the game when it comes to taking care of your body and mind.Gypsy Chef, global citizen and wandering soul, David Myers is based in Los Angeles, but is most often found in his restaurants across Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. David has trained under several of the world's most renowned chefs, includ

In Episode 115, we have an in depth discussion with Seattle based coach, Luka Hocevar, to talk about his development as a coach and a business owner. Luka identifies the key elements that have contributed to his growth and success over the past 15-20 years. Most importantly, he discusses the power of self-evaluation and seeking out constructive feedback in an effort to make himself better in every area. Many coaches and professionals can get stuck in a rut and continue to ingrain bad habits. Closely examining your philosophy, your process and your day-to-day routines is essential for stimulating growth, especially when you call on others to offer their assessments and feedback. Getting better is often the product of breaking yourself down, understanding where deficiencies lie and developing strategies around mitigating or eliminating those deficiencies.Luka was born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia and gives credit to basketball, fitness and coaches in taking him from going down the wrong path in crime,