D And D Fitness Radio's Show

In Episode 094, we re-connect with Brett Bartholomew in the final few weeks of 2020 after having first interviewed him just under three years ago. Brett has since expanded his reach, now working with corporations and business clients, in addition to his regular work with athletes, throughout the year. We talk a lot about the concept of coaching and communicating in modern times, dealing with adverse scenarios and maintaining high quality contact with all clients. We also discuss the concept of maintaining compliance of our interventions so that any positive changes are durable and last the test of time. The sustainability of buy-in is important for longevity of both performance and health. And, finally, we identify the key qualities that separate ourselves from other coaching experts in the world, as there is no shortage of experts these days. How do we continue to remain unique, genuine and effective on a daily basis? These are all important issues when we find ourselves in the business of improvement

In Episode 093, we spend one of our final sessions of 2020 with Bobby Maximus. Bobby talks about the motivation he used and still uses today to develop and drive his career. Hailing from a small town in Northern Ontario, Bobby managed to work his way up the tactical and sporting ladder using a blue collar attitude. He also talks about how training and fitness adds significant value to his life and he helps others to find that same enjoyment and motivation around physical preparation and fitness. Bobby continues to apply this approach to his own daily training, even as he approaches middle age, keeping his workouts fresh and varying up the programming as he feels necessary. Whatever it takes to maintain his enjoyment of the process of exercising and maximizing his potential.During his career Bobby Maximus has been featured in numerous workout publications, conducted many seminars and worked with numerous Tier One Assets and Special Forces groups within the United Stated military. Bobby is also a regular c

In Episode 092, we sit down with Dr. John Jaquish to find out why weightlifting and cardio are a waste of time. While it may sound like a click-bait title, Dr. Jaquish brings up some very compelling arguments around why your expectations around weightlifting and cardio may be misplaced. He talks about his own personal experiences around training, shedding fat, building muscle and strengthening bones. Dr. Jaquish also discusses the device he invented to build bone density, muscle strength and overall lean body mass, and identifies the reasons he believes it provides superior results to conventional weightlifting and cardio, particularly when it comes to muscle development and fat burning.John Jaquish began his experience in life sciences after being told by his Mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device to place axial loading through bone to safely cause osteogenic responses to those loading events. The device was designed to trigger the eff

In Episode 091, Don and Derek tackle the very important topic of concussions and traumatic brain injuries with rehabilitation expert, Natasha Wilch. We discuss the various causes of head injuries and concussions, as well as the proper treatment once a concussion is diagnosed. Don even lets us in on his experiences with concussions, at least the ones that were actually diagnosed. Thus, one of the biggest priorities in the process, as identified by Natasha, is truly conducting a proper diagnosis and then beginning a sound treatment process for the concussion. We examine the various activities that lead to head injuries, as well as many the various measures to help reduce the incidence of concussion in athletes of all types. We must also be aware of the other side effects of concussions including depression, loss of coordination, sleep disorders, learning challenges and other long-term neurological effects of repeated blows to the head. Natasha also talks about the efficacy of virtual and online sessions t

In Episode 090, Don and Derek are kept on the edge of their seats in their conversation with Ray “Cash” Care and his stories about training, self-reflection, discipline and learning. Ray outlines his early years and development within the military and then takes us into a deeper dive into the challenges he faced throughout his training and tests, learning all along the way. He has learned numerous ways to train others and teach them to deal with pain, adversity and challenges, using their failures and breakdowns as life lessons and step-ladders to success and greater achievement. Ray even describes himself as a ‘pain coach’ that has learned to profit from pain and suffering. He also teaches the people that study under him to be accountable, employing his three-step process to decision making: Ask, Make, Take! Listening to Ray’s approach will allow you to achieve your goals with full accountability and responsibility.Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas s

In Episode 089, Don and Derek speak with Sara De Luca on body composition, nutrition and all of the assessments around the process of transforming your body composition for the better. The initial focus of the conversation is on nutrition and the foods that can create challenges for people when it comes to overall health and body composition. The conversation then transitions into methods of testing and assessment to determine accurate fat composition, bone density, metabolic rate and lung capacity before setting a client on the path to better health and fitness. The right combination of diet, exercise and recovery are all discussed in depth with Sara.Sara De Luca is a registered Dietitian & Personal Trainer in New York City. Sara successfully completed my undergraduate and Dietetic Internship programs at CUNY Queens College in Flushing, NY. She is currently the Campus Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist for Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, as well as in Private Practice via tele-health services.

In Episode 088, Don and Derek sit down with elite bodybuilding competitor and influencer, Arash Rahbar. Arash begins by telling us about his development as a bodybuilding and the evolution of his career. However, Arash makes a much needed deep dive into the importance of both nutrition and mental focus in the development of an elite physique. Arash discusses the tips and tricks he has around meal planning and how he combines a performance nutrition plan with great tasting meals and dishes. He also identifies the importance of the mental game around preparing for bodybuilding contests and how this relates to the average person in achieving their own health and fitness goals. If you thought this was just going to be a podcast interview about throwing around heavy weights, get ready for something much more stimulating for the brain and gut.Half Iranian – half American, Arash Rahbar is a professional Classic Physique competitor. He was the runner-up of the 2016 Mr. Olympia Classic Men’s Physique, and the win

In Episode 087, Don and Derek take a bit of time to ask, “How are you doing?” With all of the unprecedented things happening in the world today, we often forget to ask each other if everything is okay on a personal level. Businesses are closing, jobs are being lost, friends and family are being impacted by health concerns and we have less opportunities and outlets for direction human interaction and enjoyment. Being able to cope in 2020 has been a real challenge for everyone. Finding out how to stay fit and how to stay healthy during this time should be everyone’s concern. Even professional sport is having a hard time staying healthy and off the injury list. We discuss all of these issues and more as part of a ‘check-in’ moment with each other.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/

In Episode 086, we talk heart rate monitoring for general health and fitness with John Lally of Firstbeat Technologies. Wearable technology is becoming more and more a part of everyone’s life, monitoring all aspects of health, wellness and fitness. But when it comes to heart rate, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about how to not only monitor hear rate effectively, but also use that information appropriately for improving overall fitness, burning fat and improving overall recovery. John walks us through his experiences using heart rate monitoring for all sorts of applications. He also shows us how heart rate monitoring can be used intelligently to help you achieve your own fitness and performance goals.John Lally is the CEO and Founder of Pivot Sports Global, providing technical leadership for Firstbeat in the area of heart rate monitoring for athletes and general population fitness enthusiasts. John has extensive experience in working with heart rate monitoring for several decades working w

In Episode 085, Don and Derek have the pleasure of speaking with functional range and mobility pioneer, Dr. Andreo Spina. Dr. Spina starts off with a discussion around the term ‘mobility’ and how he defines it within his treatment system and his educational courses. He even touches on the approach to his own personal health and fitness. The discussion then jumps to the topic of spine and joint health, as it relates to mobility and stability. Dr. Spina speaks in great depth on the topics of movement and movement screening to maximize health and minimize the potential for injury, and also discusses the importance of addressing and managing pain on both a physical and psychological level.Dr. Spina holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. He later graduated with summa cum laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He then completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in Sports Sciences. He is the creator of the Functional Range

In Episode 084, Don and Derek discuss the elephant in the room and the impact of ageing on their exercise routines. We are all ageing and there is not stopping that process. It’s no surprise that exercising when you are in your twenties looks a lot different than when you are in your forties or fifties. While Don and Derek may still be in great physical shape, and may even be more generally fit than when they were younger, there are still many challenges to staying healthy and fit as you get older. While aerobic and endurance abilities may be improved or maintained, speed and elastic abilities are very difficult to hold onto as you get beyond your thirties and forties. Strength can be improved and maintained, but as testosterone levels begin to decline dramatically, fatigue can be much more prevalent.Don and Derek discuss how they have managed to stay ahead of the curve with their fitness and athletic abilities despite the ageing process. They also point out the realities of getting older and how you ha

We continue on the topic of running as a means of improving and maintaining fitness in Episode 083 with our guest, Steve Magness. We tap into Steve’s knowledge of all things running but most importantly we discuss his expertise in the area of middle- and long-distance running. Some key areas of discussion include heart rate monitoring, evaluation of readiness and recovery, hill training, use of treadmills, strength training for runners and shoe selection. Steve excels in providing common sense solutions for complex running scenarios, whether you are a beginner, recreational racer or an Olympic competitor.Steve is a world-renowned expert on performance, having coached numerous professional athletes to Olympic and world championship levels. Steve has coached seven athletes top Top-15 finishes at a World Championship, twelve athletes to births on the World Championship or Olympic teams, and guided over twenty-five Olympic Trials Qualifiers. Recently, he helped guide Roberta Groner, a 41-year old full-time nur

In Episode 082, we jump back on the topic of running as part of a health and fitness plan, particularly for people who do not have access to a gym facility for weightlifting and conventional cardio training. Specifically, we discuss Derek’s virtual program that focuses on a sprint-based approach to building strength, power, speed and general running abilities. The program has been ‘running’ all summer, but has more and more people signing up to implement at their own convenience. It provides 12-weeks of programming supported with numerous resources on biomechanics, warm-up, recovery, nutrition, strength training and many other facets of a sprint-based program. The program has been praised for its detail and ease of implementation, and more and more people are discovering new ways to train efficiently.You can find out more information on Derek M. Hansen’s Summer Speed program via the following links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekmhansen/Registration Link: https://sprintcoach.mykajabi.com/offe

In Episode 081, we visit again with Dr. Pat Davidson. Pat has been busier than ever during the global pandemic, setting up his new training concept at Hype Gym in New York City’s Union Square, offering courses in all things strength, fitness and performance, and writing a comprehensive book on training. And at the same time, Pat still finds time to train like a madman. We discuss the evolution of Pat’s training concepts, his methods of monitoring physical work, his educational efforts and his philosophy on life in general. Just a typical visit with Dr. Davidson.Pat Davidson, Ph.D., is an independent trainer, consultant, author, and lecturer in NYC. Pat is the former Director of Training Methodology and Continuing Education for Peak Performance, and former Professor of Exercise Science at Springfield College and Brooklyn College. Pat is also a former 175-pound strongman competitor who finished in the top 10 in the U.S. twice, competed in two World Championships, and finished in the top 10 in the world once

In Episode 080 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we meet with Any Fernald of Belcampo to talk about high quality meat products and the formation of good eating habits and food preparation around meat. Anya goes into great detail to tell us about how Belcampo takes special care to provide a humane and health environment for their multi-species facility approved by the USDA. We cover other topics including grass versus grain versus corn fed livestock, hygiene around the handling of meat products and the popularity of plant-based meat alternatives on the market. Anya also discusses the health implications of factory farmed livestock, processed meats and plant-based diets that are not managed properly.Anya Fernald is the co-founder and CEO of Belcampo Meat Company. She has appeared many times on Iron Chef America as a judge and sustainable food expert. Anya has also been featured in the New Yorker and New York Times Magazine, as well in commercials for Toyota and Trager Grills. Belcampo has butcher sho

We meet again with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon for Episode 079 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast to discuss ‘carboyhdrates.’ We discuss numerous topics around intake of carbohydrates including weight loss, body composition, protein consumption, fat intake and the implications for energy and nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Lyon identifies options for choosing the right types of carbohydrates and timing the ingestion of those choices, particularly as it relates to general health, immune function, hormonal responses and recovery.Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiological effects of diet composition. She also completed a research/clinical fellowship in Nutritional Science and Geriatrics at Washingto

Episode 078 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast sees the return of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. We dive into the topic of ‘Metabolism’ and the factors that influence an individual’s metabolic function. Dr. Lyon identifies the key role of dietary protein in managing metabolism through tissue building, maintenance of lean muscle mass and even thermogenic effects. She also discusses the differences between males and females, particularly as they age, and the impacts on metabolism and body composition. The topic of intermittent fasting and travel are also discussed and how these types of activities can both positively and negatively impact metabolic processes.Dr. Lyon received her doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in family medicine. She earned her undergraduate degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she studied vitamin and mineral metabolism, chronic disease prevention and management and the physiologic

In Episode 077 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we sit down with Rick Mayo, CEO and Founder of Alloy Personal Training Centers, to discuss his approach to the re-opening and operation of his facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many gyms stay closed due to individual state regulations, Rick’s facilities have been open recently with appropriate measures taken to enhance safety wherever possible. Rick outlines the measures he has taken, as well as the various actions he has taken to keep his businesses operational and his customers happy. While many gyms are perceived to be high risk environments for people, Rick identifies the key reasons why gyms can be some of the lowest risk options for getting back to activity to improve general health.Since 1992, Rick has been operating a personal training business, Alloy Personal Training Center. In the past decade, he and his team began helping major brands and independent gyms, health clubs, and fitness businesses around the world deploy personal trai

Don Saladino and Derek Hansen have been fortunate enough in the last few weeks to be able to run workouts in their homes with the TrueForm Trainer treadmills. Not only have they been working on general cardiovascular fitness, they have also been implementing sets of high intensity sprints as part of their weekly routine, working with each other over Zoom calls and Facetime. In Episode 076, we are lucky to be joined by Zack Nagle of TrueForm Running to discuss the merits of running on the TrueForm line of curved non-motorized treadmills.Zack provides some background on the history of TrueForm products, and we also discuss how TrueForm has reached various sport and fitness communities around the world. With the recent global pandemic leading to shutdowns of gyms and training facilities such as tracks and sport fields, TrueForm has become a valuable alternative to running outside. And, the work you perform on the TrueForm treadmill can easily transfer to regular over-ground running once you are able to get

In Episode 75 of the D&D Fitness Podcast, Don and Derek dive into the subject of maintaining a brick and mortar fitness business during the COVID-19 shut-downs and the slow return to normalcy once businesses re-open and try to recover. While everyone wants things to return to normal, nothing will ever be ‘normal’ again and businesses need to restructure to become more resilient. While Don has been slowly building his online and social media presence, others may not be in the position to pivot as easily during this economic downturn and the distancing public. The discussion revolves around how businesses – particularly in the sport and fitness realms – must evolve quickly to survive this current pandemic, and any similar future predicaments.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/Spr