Show Notes

In this episode you will hear from a mentor of mine, Dr. Stacey Ruholl. Dr. Ruholl is a professor in the department of Exercise science, sport and recreation at Eastern Illinois university, as well as the director of the Adult Fitness program which works directly with the surrounding community. In this episode you will hear Dr. Ruholl’s personal experience with exercise as a preventive tool for disease, how the exercise science curriculum has changed and the impact the fitness professional can have on individuals.

In this episode you will also hear:

• Discussions you should be having with your physician
• Risk stratification for the young adult
• The importance of leading by example

You can find more about her programs at www.eiu.edu and follow the EIU adult fitness program on Facebook.

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In this episode you will hear for Kevin Carr, owner of Movement as Medicine and general manager of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Boston, MA. Kevin is an exercise specialist, massage therapist and national fitness seminar speaker. Listen in as Kevin and I discuss the process of exercise, the relationship between massage and fitness and a host of other exercise related advice.

• How Movement as Medicine was born
• What you should look for when starting an exercise program.
• Specific tests you can do at home to test your current state of fitness.
• How to listen to your body to make sure you are making the best fitness decisions.

Links:

Movement as medicine

Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning

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Today you hear from David Harris, former Vice President of Health and Human Performance with Equinox Fitness clubs and currently doing great work with Simon Sinek. David has been a pivotal piece to the fitness industry, and specifically to myself as a fitness professional. He has helped to grow the role of a fitness pro, which now plays a crucial role in disease and injury prevention.

In this episode you will hear:

• David’s journey from personal trainer, body builder and marathon runner to major fitness executive and philanthropist.
• David’s experience with genetic testing and how our genetics determine (or don’t) our risk for disease.
• Why working a recovery model is so important to your health, risk of disease, and productivity.

Stay tuned for more of David’s work! He has some exciting stuff coming out soon.

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Today I sit down with Ayinde Avery, former professional basketball player turned body builder. Avery is from Chicago, playing college ball right here at DePaul University. His current mission is to earn his pro car in body building. No small feat while standing at 6’9!

In this episode you will hear:

• Ayinde’s experience in professional basketball and how his mindset towards health has changed.
• The important advice he uses to help him make healthy, daily decisions.
• The path to becoming a professional body builder at any age.
• How the simple every day tasks, like drinking more water, have affected him.

Links:

Instagram

Search his hashtag! #poogoespro

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Ryan Gambin 

Title: Health and habits with an Olympian: Ryan Gambin

Guest: Ryan Gambin

Todays episode I sit with friend and long distance colleague Ryan Gambin. Ryan is a former olympic athlete who competed in the 2008 games. Today Ryan lives in Australia, training combat athletes, pushing forward as an entrepreneur and keeping fatherhood as his top priority. 

In this episode you will hear: 

• Ryan’s experience in the 2008 olympics.
• How he prioritizes his time without sacrificing what he enjoys doing. 
• Why maintaining a healthy body, mind and physique is crucial to keeping you happy and motivated. 
• How parenting has never been a restriction to maintaining his health and fitness. 

Links: 

IG: @ryan.gambin

IG: @cmbttrainingcentre

Website: rgstrength.com

[email protected]

@lifestyle_podcast

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