Show Notes

When one door closes another opens. The habits of a pro with Ayinde Avery.

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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Staying active with an orthopedic surgeon: Dr. Grant Garrigues

Guest: Dr. Grant Garrigues

Today I sit down with Dr. Grant Garrigues, orthopedic surgeon, Harvard, MIT and Duke graduate, and co-physician for the Chicago White Sox and Chicago Bulls. 

In this episode you will hear: 

  • Stretching and strengthening to decrease risk of injuries. 
  • Why you need to schedule your free time. 
  • How to ensure you are doing exercises correctly. 

Links: 

www.drgshoulder.com

Twitter: @Grant_Garrigues

YouTube: Grant Garrigues M.D.

Facebook: GrantGarriguesMD

[email protected]

@lifestyle_podcast

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Health and habits with an olympian: Ryan Gambin

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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Making yourself a priority and the path to conscious health: Kyle Dobbs

Today I interview Kyle Dobbs, strength coach, father, owner of Compound Performance.

Kyle discusses how his personal experiences have shaped his priorities, his mindset on goals and habits, and how being a fitness professional has impacted him as a parent.

In this episode you will hear:

  • The importance of working to live vs. living to work.
  • Why enjoyment needs to be your first priority when it comes to fitness.
  • The impact your activity has on sleep.

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Links:

Instagram: Compound Performance

Website: Compound Performance

Book Recommendations:

Atomic Habits, Author: James Clear

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