Freestyle Way

Dave Durante is a former USA gymnast and current Coach and Entrepreneur in the Fitness space. In this podcast with Carl Paoli, Durante highlighted fundamental gymnastics movements, including creating good shapes, a strong core, and mobility while mastering handstands, rolling, and twisting. He explained how these movements are essential for gymnasts and transferable to general fitness and sports like CrossFit. Dave also dives into his experiences in gymnastics, his love for the sport, his challenges, and how he became the co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness after retiring. Power Monkey Fitness provides training and education for gymnasts and athletes through their camps and online programs. Here are 9 main takeaways from the conversation: Fundamental movements are essential for gymnasts and transferable to general fitness and other sports. Good shapes, strong core, mobility, mastering handstands, rolling, and twisting are fundamental gymnastics movements. CrossFit and functional fitness has exposed gymnastics movements to the general population, allowing them to utilize tools to help with fitness goals. Training towards the highest level version of a movement, not just training towards a standard, facilitates technical progressions and builds towards a deeper understanding of movements. Some athletes are freaks of nature and can perform movements in specific technical ways due to their anatomy or unique abilities, which may not apply to the general population. Exposing people to gymnastics in CrossFit and functional fitness allows for a greater understanding of the sport. The history of sports and its regulations is essential to understand better and appreciate the evolution of the gymnastics applied movements. Although gymnastics is mainly an individual sport, pursuing it as a  team sport is the best route to finding success. When pursuing one's passions with dedication, finding balance in life is crucial to success. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

If this work resonates with you, I encourage you to take a listen, and if you want to explore whether the INTERFACE Experience could benefit you and your performance, book a free consultation with me by clicking the link below: https://calendly.com/carlpaoli/interfaceexploration In this podcast, Carl Paoli shares his story about retiring from teaching movement seminars in 2019. Due to accumulated stress, he suffered from debilitating Tinnitus, which made him re-think his entire approach to coaching. Navigating this chapter of his life has been emotional. Rather than suppressing or compartmentalizing his emotions, Carl chose to work with them to produce better results and redefine his approach to coaching through applied emotional intelligence, which he calls Emotional Fitness. The way he coaches people through developing Emotional Fitness has been through the INTERFACE Experience, which is a deep dive into self-mastery that involves four stages: expression, experimentation, integration, and transcendence. In this podcast, Carl explains how meditation, breath work, journaling, physical movement, and creativity are tools to unlock, harness, and channel our emotions into becoming more productive while feeling at peace. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli engages in an inspiring conversation with Steph Roach. As an athlete, author, and business owner, Steph shares her extraordinary story of overcoming personal struggles, including living with cerebral palsy and overcoming cancer, to reveal her true potential.  Steph's resilience and drive have led her to become the first female level-one CrossFit trainer with cerebral palsy and create signature movements in training. She attributes her success to the support and strength of her community and how it heavily influenced her journey.  Throughout the episode, Steph stresses the importance of living in a state of personal growth, creativity, and community building. Steph embodies perseverance and determination and has never let her struggles hold her back. Steph's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephthehammer Steph's Business: https://www.stayingdrivenlive.com/engagements Steph's Book: https://a.co/d/6cMjfst --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

In this podcast episode, we discuss the often-unacknowledged transition of menopause and its effects on women.  My guest, Monika Björn, hit perimenopause in her mid-40s and struggled to find relatable information for women in the middle of their careers. Monika decided to research and write a book about her journey, which included physical and mental symptoms such as joint pain, muscle aches, irregular heartbeats, difficulty sleeping, and anxiety, all commonly experienced by 80-95% of women during menopause.  One of the critical topics Monika addresses is the 2002 Women's Health Initiative study, which needed to be revised and revised, leading to a decrease in the use of Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT). Monika emphasizes the critical window for HRT being ten years within menopause to prevent hardening of the arteries, and recent studies suggest HRT may also protect against Alzheimer's and Dementia if started when symptoms appear.  In her book, Monika sheds light on the different types of HRT, including synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones, and body-identical hormones. She explains why progesterone protects the uterus lining and prevents cancer. Monika encourages women in their 30s to prioritize their lifestyle, build muscle mass, and find stress relief techniques, and in their 40s to continue strength training but adjust intensity, duration, and frequency if necessary.  Monika suggests keeping a diary to log symptoms and interventions and acknowledges the concern of rapid weight gain but cautions against trying to combat it with diet and exercise as it may make things worse.  Finally, Monika acknowledges the frustration and identity crisis that women may experience during perimenopause but encourages them to know they will regain their full strength, speed, and ability. She stresses the importance of having knowledge and understanding during this time, as everything can be managed with a simple solution that can drastically improve one's experience over the arc of menopause.  Takeaways: - Menopause is a transition that affects many women but often goes unacknowledged - 80-95% of women experience physical and mental symptoms during Menopause - HRT can prevent hardening of the arteries if started within ten years of Menopause  - HRT may also protect against Alzheimer's and Dementia if started when symptoms appear  - Different types of HRT include synthetic hormones, bioidentical hormones, and body-identical hormones  - Progesterone is essential in protecting the uterus lining and preventing cancer  - Women in their 30s should prioritize their life, build muscle mass, and find stress-relief techniques  - Women in their 40s should continue strength training but adjust intensity, duration, and frequency if necessary  - Keeping a diary to log symptoms and interventions can be helpful  - Women may experience frustration and identity crises during perimenopause but can regain strength, speed, and ability. https://www.instagram.com/monikabjorn https://www.instagram.com/starkgenomklimakteriet https://www.starkgenomklimakteriet.se/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

In this thought-provoking podcast, Tom Foxley, a mindset coach and founder of Mindset Rx'd, sits down with Carl Paoli and shares his path toward empowering others to compete with confidence, training their self-belief, and performing at their full potential. Tom's coaching approach leans on three key elements: 1. Nervous system regulation. 2. Identifying negative internal narratives change. 3. Identify and deploy performance tactics.  Tom also shares his expertise and insights on achieving peak performance and tapping into one's potential and his four-step process for belief change and how this approach can help individuals create a vision for success. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking to take control of their life and take their mental game to the next level. Join Tom as he provides valuable insights, wisdom, and advice to inspire you to achieve your goals. Mindset Rx’d: https://www.mindsetrxd.com/ Tom Foxley: https://www.instagram.com/tomfoxley/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli sat down with Anthony Denaro, M.F.A, aka YNOT, who explores the design, sustainability, history, and community of Hip Hop. Through a futurist lens, YNOT’s work manifests in dance, typography, music, and architecture. YNOT’s reputation in the dance world precedes him. As a B-boy, he’s traveled the world extensively, judging battles, teaching workshops, and building cultural awareness. In YNOT’s vision of the sustainability of Hip Hop, teaching and mentorship are paramount. Currently, his classes can be found on a workshop basis internationally, as well as online and in person through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Arizona State University, and Texas Tech, where he facilitates Breaking Technique, Stylized Letterform Design, and Sound Design for Electronic Music Production. Alongside his dance and professorship, YNOT both physically and digitally creates two and three-dimensional visual works that construct a possible future of the Hip Hop aesthetic. Visit YNOT's website: https://www.ynotism.com/ Follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ynotism/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli talks about how he thinks about coaching and how having a movement-based coaching approach helped him transcend his sport of gymnastics, venture into action sports, and later CrossFit and how today it serves him as a foundation for navigating the inner workings in his Lifestyle Performance Coaching Practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli goes solo and tells his origin story. How he navigated the concept of death at the age of four, struggling with feeling alone in a foreign country, finding gymnastics, dealing with bullying, finding success, losing it all, and growing through the challenges that life presents --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli shares a recording from a private workshop he gave in the Freestyle INSIDER, his member's community, titled Being Clear. The workshop is specifically dedicated to assisting you in learning how to design and create to deliver a powerful message. If you'd like to watch the video version of the workshop, here is a link: https://youtu.be/4VkvB2mTA7k --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

Today Carl Paoli sits down with Justin Castelli, a financial advisor who is not content just being a financial advisor. Justin is also a family man and entrepreneur interested in making meaningful changes in those he serves.  Currently, Justin spends his days in the roles of Financial Advisor and Founder of RLS Wealth, Co-Founder of The AGC™, and recently launched a brand extension of RLS Wealth, Pursuit™. Justin's book recommendations: Psychology of Money. I will Teach You To Be Rich. More Than Money (next year). Think and Grow Rich. The Alchemist. The Power of Now Learn more about Justin here: https://www.justincastelli.io/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

Brijesh Patel has been an innovator, leader, and highly regarded coach in the health and performance field for over 20 years.  His passion for improvement, growth, and development has played a major role in the success and well-being of hundreds of individuals.   “Brijesh Patel has one of the brightest minds in athletic performance development. Coach B understands every aspect of what it takes to make someone a better person and athlete. Coach B helps athletes become the best versions of themselves both physically and mentally.”  — Scott Burrell, 8-year NBA Pro, NBA Champion (Chicago Bulls 97-98), Division 2 Basketball Head Coach.  In this episode of the Freestyle Way Podcast, Carl sits down with Coach Brijesh Patel, aka Coach B, to talk about the impact of Strength and Conditioning in Sports and Life. Learn more about Coach B: NFT Project: https://www.coachbpatel.com/blog/lion-strength-series  Programs: https://www.coachbpatel.com/store1/digital-programs  Opensea: https://opensea.io/collection/lion-strength-series Learn more about Carl Paoli here: https://freestyleconnection.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli sits down with Profo Won, who has been in the BAY AREA HIP-HOP dance scene for 30 years and is still going strong. Twenty-seven of those years, he has dedicated his life to the dance called Breakin’, representing the FloorGangz Worldwide and Knuckle Neck Tribe.  He started the first Breakin’ podcast called the Epicenter in 2012 and continued the concept in the podcast called “The Trades” in 2016. The first to teach the art of Breakin’ in After School Programs in San Francisco from 2001 to 2009. He has judged, lectured, and spoken on the history of Breakin’ in schools and colleges like San Francisco State University, Tufts  University, and Temple University.  He has thrown events for his crew, the FloorGangz USA Anniversary 2018 and 2019, and done color commentary for the Undisputed World Finals in 2018 and Massive Monkees Anniversary 2018 and 2019. Profo Won has traveled, judged, and competed in countries like Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, South Korea, Canada, Russia, Philippines, and other places around the world!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl Paoli sits down with Jacko, a Master Oxygen Advantage Coach, Co-Founder of the School of Calisthenics, and former Pro Rugby player. Jacko is running the Ring O Fire, a 135-mile Ultra Marathon and doing it for Petals Charity. You can donate to their JustGiving page by clicking here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-jackson-breathwork?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=david-jackson-breathwork&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=10f6ad1b92f7488fb1bf7b0644d9c8d8. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast, and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to Petals, so it's the most efficient way to give - saving time and cutting costs for the charity. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

This Stream Of Consciousness is a soundbite from the Human Development Podcast with Nick Maier I got to guest on last week.  Listen in here: https://www.theyouthacademy.net.au/human-development-podcast/carl --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support

In this episode, Carl sits down with the two-time CrossFit Games Champion Anníe Thorisdottir. The conversation ranges from talking about living through the pandemic, discussing the future of Anníe’s gym— CrossFit Reykjavik, training and moving through pregnancy, Anníe’s message of acceptance and respect towards other people’s beliefs to what we can learn from them. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/carlpaoli/support