D&D Fitness Radio Podcast

In Episode 047 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we welcome muscle researcher and Titan Games competitor, Kara Kilian Lazauskas. We speak with Kara about her development as a young athlete, growing up in a ‘wrestling’ family with a wrestling mat in the basement. This hard working and competitive attitude persisted throughout her high school and college athletic careers, culminating in an impressive performance at the recent Titan Games hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Kara also has extensive experience working and studying as an exercise physiologist, conducting everything from muscle biopsies to testing aerobic capacity. We dive into her expertise around athletic performance and the science behind testing and training.Kara was born and raised in the heart of New Jersey and grew up in a household where athletics and academics were the top priority. At the age of 3 she had her lung removed due to a tumor covering 75% of the left lung. Her love for human anatomy and physiology was born from that moment. Through hard work and dedication, she was able to gain a scholarship to play at the NCAA level in basketball. However, 4 ACL reconstructions later in her right knee and no real basketball career left in sight, she was left to direct her energy into other pursuits. This carried her into graduate school under Dr. Andy Galpin and Dr. Irene Tobias studying Muscle Fiber Typing and Protein Signaling at California State University-Fullerton. Now, as a coach, mentor, and masters of muscle physiology, she helps athletes and fitness clients to meet their potential.For more information on Kara Kilian Lazauskas, you can follow her via the links below:Website: https://www.karakilian.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kilerk0/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kara.lazauskasThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 047 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we welcome muscle researcher and Titan Games competitor, Kara Kilian Lazauskas. We speak with Kara about her development as a young athlete, growing up in a ‘wrestling’ family with a wrestling mat in the basement. This hard working and competitive attitude persisted throughout her high school and college athletic careers, culminating in an impressive performance at the recent Titan Games hosted by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Kara also has extensive experience working and studying as an exercise physiologist, conducting everything from muscle biopsies to testing aerobic capacity. We dive into her expertise around athletic performance and the science behind testing and training.Kara was born and raised in the heart of New Jersey and grew up in a household where athletics and academics were the top priority. At the age of 3 she had her lung removed due to a tumor covering 75% of the left lung. Her love for human anatomy and physiology was born from that moment. Through hard work and dedication, she was able to gain a scholarship to play at the NCAA level in basketball. However, 4 ACL reconstructions later in her right knee and no real basketball career left in sight, she was left to direct her energy into other pursuits. This carried her into graduate school under Dr. Andy Galpin and Dr. Irene Tobias studying Muscle Fiber Typing and Protein Signaling at California State University-Fullerton. Now, as a coach, mentor, and masters of muscle physiology, she helps athletes and fitness clients to meet their potential.For more information on Kara Kilian Lazauskas, you can follow her via the links below:Website: https://www.karakilian.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kilerk0/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kara.lazauskasThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 046 of the D&D Fitness Radio, we speak with power lifter and author, Josh Bryant. Josh was the youngest person in powerlifting history to bench press 600 lbs. He also squatted 909 lbs and deadlifted 810 lbs in competition. Today, he spends much of his time writing on the subject of strength and coaching athletes from all over the world in all aspects of strength, bodybuilding and performance. Josh has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and has authored numerous books on strength, powerlifting and nutrition. In our interview with Josh, we discuss his career in power lifting and some of the performances he achieved from a very early age. We also talk about his transition into coaching, consulting and authoring books on the subject of training. Josh also touches on some of the other forms of training he has introduced into his own personal fitness regime to stay fit and healthy post-power lifting career.For more information on Josh Bryant, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://joshstrength.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailhousestrong/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshStrengthMethodTwitter: https://twitter.com/joshstrengthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdn4zi8Tta1FSt0w87vCZwAThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 046 of the D&D Fitness Radio, we speak with power lifter and author, Josh Bryant. Josh was the youngest person in powerlifting history to bench press 600 lbs. He also squatted 909 lbs and deadlifted 810 lbs in competition. Today, he spends much of his time writing on the subject of strength and coaching athletes from all over the world in all aspects of strength, bodybuilding and performance. Josh has a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and has authored numerous books on strength, powerlifting and nutrition. In our interview with Josh, we discuss his career in power lifting and some of the performances he achieved from a very early age. We also talk about his transition into coaching, consulting and authoring books on the subject of training. Josh also touches on some of the other forms of training he has introduced into his own personal fitness regime to stay fit and healthy post-power lifting career.For more information on Josh Bryant, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://joshstrength.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jailhousestrong/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJoshStrengthMethodTwitter: https://twitter.com/joshstrengthYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdn4zi8Tta1FSt0w87vCZwAThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Episode 045 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast concerns the topic of conducting business in the fitness, wellness and performance industry. We speak with Hamden, Connecticut based, Michael Ranfone, about his experiences in the fitness and performance industries, running a training facility and conducting continuing education courses around the country. Topics covered include setting goals for your business, creating a marketing strategy around the business, attracting new clients, retaining existing ones, the importance of digital and social media and expanding your business both physically and virtually. The constant theme around our discussion is keeping things simple, sticking to a process and having a plan to serve your existing customer base and gradually expand your market.Michael is the founder and president of Ranfone Training Systems located in Hamden, Connecticut. He graduated Cum Laude from Union College with degrees in Economics and Psychology—earning recognition in the National Honour Society of each discipline. While at Union, Mike excelled on the football field—he was a four-year letter winner, three-year all-league and all-league academic starter. He served as a captain during his senior campaign. He started his professional career at Yale—serving as the Strength and Conditioning coordinator for more than 500 Division I athletes. In 2005, he returned to school and incorporated Ranfone Training Systems. Since then, he’s coached and treated thousands of athletes—while also consulting with professional and collegiate sports teams. Mike’s given performance enhancement lectures at private venues and universities across the United States—focusing on strength and movement improvement. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Licensed Massage Therapist in Connecticut, a Level 2 Functional Movement Specialist, in addition to being a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist/Instructor and Functional Range Release Practitioner.For more information on Michael Ranfone, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.rtsct.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rannyron/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ranfone.5The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

Episode 045 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast concerns the topic of conducting business in the fitness, wellness and performance industry. We speak with Hamden, Connecticut based, Michael Ranfone, about his experiences in the fitness and performance industries, running a training facility and conducting continuing education courses around the country. Topics covered include setting goals for your business, creating a marketing strategy around the business, attracting new clients, retaining existing ones, the importance of digital and social media and expanding your business both physically and virtually. The constant theme around our discussion is keeping things simple, sticking to a process and having a plan to serve your existing customer base and gradually expand your market.Michael is the founder and president of Ranfone Training Systems located in Hamden, Connecticut. He graduated Cum Laude from Union College with degrees in Economics and Psychology—earning recognition in the National Honour Society of each discipline. While at Union, Mike excelled on the football field—he was a four-year letter winner, three-year all-league and all-league academic starter. He served as a captain during his senior campaign. He started his professional career at Yale—serving as the Strength and Conditioning coordinator for more than 500 Division I athletes. In 2005, he returned to school and incorporated Ranfone Training Systems. Since then, he’s coached and treated thousands of athletes—while also consulting with professional and collegiate sports teams. Mike’s given performance enhancement lectures at private venues and universities across the United States—focusing on strength and movement improvement. He’s a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) as recognized by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Licensed Massage Therapist in Connecticut, a Level 2 Functional Movement Specialist, in addition to being a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist/Instructor and Functional Range Release Practitioner.For more information on Michael Ranfone, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://www.rtsct.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rannyron/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.ranfone.5The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 044 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, Don and Derek spend an hour speaking with legendary Strength and Conditioning Coach, Al Vermeil. Even though Coach Vermeil has had the pleasure of earning Championships with the likes of Michael Jordan and Joe Montana, he himself is considered a legend in the industries of sport performance, strength training and fitness. Our conversation covers all topics around athlete evaluation, strength development, speed and power training and general issues around health and fitness. The great thing about a conversation with Coach Vermeil is that he pulls no punches and gives his true thoughts about a subject. This interview is no different.Al Vermeil is President of Vermeil Sports and Fitness, Inc. VSF trained players of the World Champion Chicago Bulls, as well as select athletes. VSF has also consulted with the US Army Rangers Fort Benning Ga., Boston College, Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, Benneton Basketball of Italy, San Francisco Giants, University of Alabama, University of Iowa Basketball, University of Miami (FL) Basketball, Stanford University Sports Medicine, Texas A & M Football, University of Kansas Basketball, Kansas State University, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Chicago White Sox, The Academy of Golf at Lakeway, Nicklaus Academy of Golf, Golf Digest School, teaching golf professionals Chuck Cook, John Elliott, Mike Malaska, and Mark Woods who are both recognized in that select group of top 100 teaching pros as chosen by both Golf Digest and Golf magazine.Coach Vermeil was an outstanding collegiate football player at Utah State University. In l969, when college football celebrated it’s first l00 years, Al was selected to Utah State’s All Time Team. Mr.Vermeil also established himself as a very successful high school football coach before joining the San Francisco 49’ers in l979 as the strength and conditioning coach. His programs made major contributions to the team’s winning of the l982 Super Bowl Championship.Al Vermeil is the only strength coach to have World Championship rings from both the NFL and the NBA. He is also the only strength coach who has been in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Al was honored by being one of the initial inductees to the Strength Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003. His knowledge and implementation of new techniques and training methods have made Vermeil’s programs highly visible and respected throughout the sports world. He has developed successful training programs in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball and golf.For more information on Coach Al Vermeil, you can follow him via the links below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlVermeilThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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:

In Episode 044 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, Don and Derek spend an hour speaking with legendary Strength and Conditioning Coach, Al Vermeil. Even though Coach Vermeil has had the pleasure of earning Championships with the likes of Michael Jordan and Joe Montana, he himself is considered a legend in the industries of sport performance, strength training and fitness. Our conversation covers all topics around athlete evaluation, strength development, speed and power training and general issues around health and fitness. The great thing about a conversation with Coach Vermeil is that he pulls no punches and gives his true thoughts about a subject. This interview is no different.Al Vermeil is President of Vermeil Sports and Fitness, Inc. VSF trained players of the World Champion Chicago Bulls, as well as select athletes. VSF has also consulted with the US Army Rangers Fort Benning Ga., Boston College, Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, Benneton Basketball of Italy, San Francisco Giants, University of Alabama, University of Iowa Basketball, University of Miami (FL) Basketball, Stanford University Sports Medicine, Texas A & M Football, University of Kansas Basketball, Kansas State University, Los Angeles Lakers, Atlanta Falcons, Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, St. Louis Rams, Chicago White Sox, The Academy of Golf at Lakeway, Nicklaus Academy of Golf, Golf Digest School, teaching golf professionals Chuck Cook, John Elliott, Mike Malaska, and Mark Woods who are both recognized in that select group of top 100 teaching pros as chosen by both Golf Digest and Golf magazine.Coach Vermeil was an outstanding collegiate football player at Utah State University. In l969, when college football celebrated it’s first l00 years, Al was selected to Utah State’s All Time Team. Mr.Vermeil also established himself as a very successful high school football coach before joining the San Francisco 49’ers in l979 as the strength and conditioning coach. His programs made major contributions to the team’s winning of the l982 Super Bowl Championship.Al Vermeil is the only strength coach to have World Championship rings from both the NFL and the NBA. He is also the only strength coach who has been in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball. Al was honored by being one of the initial inductees to the Strength Coaches Hall of Fame in June 2003. His knowledge and implementation of new techniques and training methods have made Vermeil’s programs highly visible and respected throughout the sports world. He has developed successful training programs in a wide variety of sports including football, basketball, baseball and golf.For more information on Coach Al Vermeil, you can follow him via the links below:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlVermeilThe 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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:

In Episode 043 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we speak with veteran physical therapist Robert Panariello, who also worked extensively as a Strength and Conditioning coach for a good number of years. Because injuries are a part of life for anyone who is active, we discuss the key issues around both minimizing the occurrence of injury, but also developing a strategy around treating injuries effectively. Rob identifies scenarios where injuries can occur and outlines the process followed to ensure successful outcomes. Individuals must also do their homework when searching for a rehabilitation professional to assist them with their recovery from injury. A plan must be developed that progressively takes the patient from injury and inactivity to greater function and more intense levels of activity regardless if they are a professional athlete, regular adult or young athlete. Robert Panariello is a Founding Partner of both Professional Physical Therapy and the Professional Athletic Performance Center. He has Bachelor Degrees in Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College in Queens, NY. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in the related fields of Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and the Performance Training of Athletes. His experience includes the study of the Science of Strength and Conditioning of Weightlifters and various sport athletes in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, and former East Germany. He previously held the positions of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. John’s University of New York (1986-1995), the World League of American Football NY/NJ Knights (1991), and the WUSA NY POWER Women’s Professional Soccer League (2001-2002). He continues to rehabilitate, athletic performance train, as well as serve as a consultant to many NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Collegiate and University teams, coaches, and players.More information on Robert Panariello and Professional PT can be found via the links below:Website: https://www.professionalpt.com/Website: https://www.papcstrong.com/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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 043 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we speak with veteran physical therapist Robert Panariello, who also worked extensively as a Strength and Conditioning coach for a good number of years. Because injuries are a part of life for anyone who is active, we discuss the key issues around both minimizing the occurrence of injury, but also developing a strategy around treating injuries effectively. Rob identifies scenarios where injuries can occur and outlines the process followed to ensure successful outcomes. Individuals must also do their homework when searching for a rehabilitation professional to assist them with their recovery from injury. A plan must be developed that progressively takes the patient from injury and inactivity to greater function and more intense levels of activity regardless if they are a professional athlete, regular adult or young athlete. Robert Panariello is a Founding Partner of both Professional Physical Therapy and the Professional Athletic Performance Center. He has Bachelor Degrees in Physical Therapy and Physical Education/Athletic Training from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY. He also holds a Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology from Queens College in Queens, NY. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in the related fields of Sports Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and the Performance Training of Athletes. His experience includes the study of the Science of Strength and Conditioning of Weightlifters and various sport athletes in Bulgaria, the former Soviet Union, and former East Germany. He previously held the positions of Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at St. John’s University of New York (1986-1995), the World League of American Football NY/NJ Knights (1991), and the WUSA NY POWER Women’s Professional Soccer League (2001-2002). He continues to rehabilitate, athletic performance train, as well as serve as a consultant to many NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, Collegiate and University teams, coaches, and players.More information on Robert Panariello and Professional PT can be found via the links below:Website: https://www.professionalpt.com/Website: https://www.papcstrong.com/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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 042 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we spend time with veteran Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Boyle, after first discussing the challenges and pressures of being anointed as a fitness and exercise expert on social media. Coach Boyle provides his perspective on how quickly things have changed but, more importantly, how we have to adapt to change in an exceptionally dynamic world. We discuss the changes in fitness and performance industries, but also the important differences in how we communicate and connect with the younger generation in these various fields. Marketing and advertising in business has changed dramatically, and those who are interested in developing their brand and marketing their services must stay ahead of the curve. Knowing your audience is critically important and having a strategy around developing a relationship with a younger audience must be part of your approach. Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training and writing. In 1996 Michael co founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world. Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning exists for one reason: to provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. Athletes trained range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport.Prior to Co- founding Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Michael served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years, also for the past 25 years he been the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's Ice Hockey at Boston University. Mike also was the Boston Red Sox strength and conditioning coach in 2013 that won the World Series. In addition to his duties at Boston University and the Red Sox, from 1991-1999 Boyle served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Michael was also the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano and 2014 Silver medalists in Sochi, and served as a consultant in the development of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.For more information on Mike Boyle, you can follow him via the links below:Website: http://www.bodybyboyle.comWebsite: http://www.strengthcoach.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_boyle1959Twitter: https://twitter.com/mboyle1959The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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:

In Episode 042 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we spend time with veteran Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mike Boyle, after first discussing the challenges and pressures of being anointed as a fitness and exercise expert on social media. Coach Boyle provides his perspective on how quickly things have changed but, more importantly, how we have to adapt to change in an exceptionally dynamic world. We discuss the changes in fitness and performance industries, but also the important differences in how we communicate and connect with the younger generation in these various fields. Marketing and advertising in business has changed dramatically, and those who are interested in developing their brand and marketing their services must stay ahead of the curve. Knowing your audience is critically important and having a strategy around developing a relationship with a younger audience must be part of your approach. Michael Boyle is one of the foremost experts in the fields of Strength and Conditioning, Functional Training and general fitness. He currently spends his time lecturing, teaching, training and writing. In 1996 Michael co founded Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, one of the first for-profit strength and conditioning companies in the world. Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning exists for one reason: to provide performance enhancement training for athletes of all levels. Athletes trained range from junior high school students to All Stars in almost every major professional sport.Prior to Co- founding Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning, Michael served as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University for 15 years, also for the past 25 years he been the Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's Ice Hockey at Boston University. Mike also was the Boston Red Sox strength and conditioning coach in 2013 that won the World Series. In addition to his duties at Boston University and the Red Sox, from 1991-1999 Boyle served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Michael was also the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the 1998 US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Team, Gold Medalists in Nagano and 2014 Silver medalists in Sochi, and served as a consultant in the development of the USA Hockey National Team Development Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan.For more information on Mike Boyle, you can follow him via the links below:Website: http://www.bodybyboyle.comWebsite: http://www.strengthcoach.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_boyle1959Twitter: https://twitter.com/mboyle1959The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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:

In Episode 041 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with Dr. Charlie Weingroff and discuss his work as a physical therapist and sport performance consultant. Charlie describes himself as a problem solver that engages in a detailed gap analysis process for professional teams and athletes, as well as national sports organizations. He walks us through the process of identifying needs for his clients, and then presenting solutions. In many cases, organizations will defy the recommendations and continue to do what they do. But through his professional approach to performance and health, Charlie persists and ultimately finds the right solution for the right situation that fits with the organization and individuals he is trying to help. There are no easy roads to success.Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ. He also is a member of the Nike Executive Performance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team. He previously has served as the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC. He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.For more information on Dr. Charlie Weingroff, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://charlieweingroff.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chweingroff/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWagon75The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 041 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with Dr. Charlie Weingroff and discuss his work as a physical therapist and sport performance consultant. Charlie describes himself as a problem solver that engages in a detailed gap analysis process for professional teams and athletes, as well as national sports organizations. He walks us through the process of identifying needs for his clients, and then presenting solutions. In many cases, organizations will defy the recommendations and continue to do what they do. But through his professional approach to performance and health, Charlie persists and ultimately finds the right solution for the right situation that fits with the organization and individuals he is trying to help. There are no easy roads to success.Charlie is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is currently a Physical Therapist and Strength & Conditioning Coach at Drive 495 in Manhattan, NY and Fit For Life in Marlboro, NJ. He also is a member of the Nike Executive Performance Council and serves as the Physical Performance Lead and Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Canadian Men’s National Basketball Team. He previously has served as the Director of Physical Performance and Resiliency and Lead Physical Therapist for the United States Marines Corps Special Operations Command in Camp Lejeune, NC. He graduated from Ursinus College with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science in 1996, and went on to earn an MSPT in 1999 and DPT in 2010 from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.For more information on Dr. Charlie Weingroff, you can follow him via the links below:Website: https://charlieweingroff.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chweingroff/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CWagon75The 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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 040, we have the pleasure of speaking once again with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon on the topic of health, fitness and nutrition as it relates to pregnancy. Dr. Lyon, we are proud to announce, is pregnant with her first child and willing to share her experiences with Don and Derek. We discuss the changes that an expectant mother goes through and the modifications to diet, exercise and general day-to-day activities that may be required. As is the case with many scenarios, a pregnant woman’s journey can be very individual with a sample size of “1”. Dr. Gabrielle gives us more insight into her personal journey, as well as highlighting some more general issues to look out for as part of the process of seeing a pregnancy through to healthy delivery.Dr. Gabrielle Lyon is a fellowship-trained nutrition and cognition physician who specializes in muscle-centric medicine. As co-leader of The Ash Center for Comprehensive Medicine in Manhattan, she utilizes a truly integrated background to restore and invigorate this organ of longevity. Her deeply personalized approach emphasizes the health of muscle itself. To this end, Dr. Lyon leverages cutting-edge science to precisely fine-tune metabolism, balance hormones, and transform body composition. Through advanced nutritional interventions, metabolic and genetic testing, and behavioral action plans, she leaves no stone unturned. And by establishing a strong partnership with each patient, the success achieved is long lasting. Trained as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine who is board certified in family practice, she also completed two years of study in psychiatry at the University of Louisville. Her formal education culminated in nutritional science and geriatrics research at Washington University in St. Louis.Dr. Lyon currently directs her attention to the interface between brain health and body composition optimization. She is uniquely situated to finally bridge the gap between the research and patient care arenas, for she possesses the necessary vision to translate the latest information available into life-altering results for her patients.You can find more information about Dr. Lyon at the following locations:http://www.ashcenter.com/https://www.drgabriellelyon.com/And on social media at:https://www.instagram.com/drgabriellelyon/https://www.facebook.com/doctorgabriellelyon/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/id1331724217https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou 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.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen