Rhys Crosswell (in his own words): As a coach I want to inspire and educate people on how to become the best they can and encourage people to push themselves to limits they may not consider possible. I love running and the places, both mental and physical, it takes you. In my opinion Ultra-running dismantles all stereotypes. You should never underestimate the person you see on the start line of an ultra, nor should you judge them on their physique, age, gender, or the type of gear they wear. In ...
Apr 26, 2023•49 min
Nick Baldwin (in his own words): Former professional triathlete turned father! Show Notes: Nick Baldwin, contact info: E-mail: nick@endurancemovement.com Website: www.endurancemovement.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancemovement/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theendurancemovement Links mentioned in the Podcast: Dr. Kate Baldwin (PhD): Physiotherapist. Exercise and Sport Scientist. PhD examining strength training in long-distance triathletes. https://endurancemovement.com/kate...
Mar 29, 2023•57 min
Roger W. Earle, MA, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, RSCC,*D, has over 35 years of experience as a personal trainer, competitive sport conditioning coach, and behavior modification facilitator all ages and fitness levels. Currently, Earle is a senior acquisitions editor in the trade and professional division at Human Kinetics. Previously, Earle was the associate executive director and the director of exam development for the certification arm of the NSCA and the strength and conditioning director and facul...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Tom Cormier (in his own words): Tom is an exercise professional who has his Master's Degree in Performance Science, has obtained multiple certifications including the CSCS,*D, USA Weightlifting, and Kettlebell Instructor, as well as having approximately 20 years of experience in the fitness industry. He is the Manager for Commercial Operations and Global Academic Support for Setanta College, focusing on growth and development primarily in the U.S, while supporting Setanta College students around...
Dec 07, 2022•56 min
Labrador Lesson for 10-20-22: The Labs once again asked Ben to be their spokesperson to tell you a dog is a part of your family. Check out the video, or just read their wise words. You don’t need technology to move. As Labradors, we make movement part of our lifestyle. All we need for our daily walks are collars, leashes, and a willing human. We understand that you humans love technology, but technology is NOT essential for movement. As Labs, we don’t have Strava accounts, and we don’t track our...
Oct 21, 2022
Labrador Lesson for 10/13/22: Dogs are not accoutrements. The Labs once again asked Ben to be their spokesperson to tell you a dog is a part of your family. Check out the video, or just read their wise words. When you take your dog for a walk/run/hike, remember to take into account your dog’s needs. A Movement session with a dog is NOT all about you. Engage with your dog. Let the dog set the pace. If your dog loves to walk in the rain, you are going to get wet. You won’t melt. Move More. Move Of...
Oct 14, 2022
Labrador Lesson for 10/6/22: Be proactive about your health. The Labs wanted to talk about being proactive about creating a healthy lifestyle. They asked Ben to help out with the lesson…check out the video…or just read along for the essentials. Get your annual exam and recommended shots from your vet/doctor. If you have a cut, sprain, or other injury, consult a qualified medical professional. Eat real food. Move on a regular basis. The Labs prefer moving on most days to longer, “crush it” moveme...
Oct 06, 2022
Labrador Lesson for 9/29/22: Dog Walk Essentials. The Labs wanted to share the essentials for a safe, fun dog walk. They asked Ben to help out with the lesson…check out the video…or just read along for the essentials. The most essential element is an engaged human, who is focused on the dogs! After that, the labs suggest you include the following items: 1. A stylish collar (the labs like climbing rope). 2. A sturdy, colorful leash (again, climbing rope is great). 3. Snacks (depending on distance...
Sep 29, 2022
Kate Baldwin (in her own words): Physiotherapist. Exercise and Sport Scientist. PhD examining strength training in long-distance triathletes. Created own physiotherapy and exercise clinic based on the philosophy that ‘movement is medicine’ Show Notes: Kate Baldwin, contact info: Website: https://www.endurancemovement.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-baldwin-329085112/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endurancemovement/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theendurancemovement Li...
May 11, 2022•47 min
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and cats in the video podcast. What is Ben looking for in a movement snack? It should be able to be stored in a po...
Mar 15, 2022
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Comfort Tips for Chilly Cycling. Yes, Spring is coming, but in Western PA, there is still plenty of chilly weather ahead before we start talking about Summer Survival Tips. We encourage you to find movement activities you enjoy, then take steps so you can enjoy those activities year-round. Listen to the audio, or watch the video below to check out Ben’s Tōwmak drop bar fat bike from Bearclaw Bicycle Co. Our first tip for cold weather cycl...
Feb 24, 2022
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Why Do We Leash the Labradors? People who follow FitLabPGH may wonder why the Labs are “always” leashed. First, we’ll note that the Labs spend the vast majority of their lives off leash, at home or in the fenced-in backyard. But if you see us in public, you’ll see Leashed Labradors. Here are the reasons why. Listen to the audio, or watch the video below to see the Labs enjoyed a leashed hike. #1 – It’s the law. If you see us on the Montou...
Feb 08, 2022
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Bearclaw Bicycle Co. Tōwmak Review We encourage everyone to make movement a lifestyle…one of the ways we make movement a lifestyle is by obtaining the tools and toys to allow us to Move More year-round. Ben’s goal in purchasing the Tōwmak titanium drop-bar fat bike from Bearclaw Bicycle Co. was to get a bike that he could ride anywhere he’d ride a gravel bike…plus places he would be nervous to ride a gravel bike…also, he wanted a bike tha...
Jan 18, 2022
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Do’s and Don’ts for Moving in 2022. We encourage everyone to make movement a lifestyle…this year and every year! Whether you’re just starting a movement routine or you’re already a lifetime mover, here are 5 tips for an enjoyable, and SAFE, movement practice (for you…and for those around you). Listen to the audio or watch the video below to enjoy the Labradors making movement part of their lifestyle. DO: Just Move. Your movement practice ...
Dec 28, 2021
Robert Linkul is the owner of TOA (TrainingTheOlderAdult.com) a personal training studio and online continued education provider for fitness professionals in Shingle Springs, California. Robert is an internationally known continued education provider for fitness professionals with his area of expertise being in resistance training strategies for the Older Adult with physical limitations and/or decreased quality of life. Linkul has his master’s degree in personal training, is the NSCAs 2012 Perso...
Sep 22, 2021•54 min
Chris Bishop, PhD, ASCC, FHEA is a Senior Lecturer in Strength and Conditioning at the London Sport Institute, where he is the Programme Leader for the MSc in Strength and Conditioning. Chris also serves as the current Chair of the Board of Directors for the UK Strength and Conditioning Association. Show Notes: Chris Bishop, contact info: E-mail: C.Bishop@mdx.ac.uk Website: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris-Bishop-2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrChrisBishop Links mentioned in the Podca...
Sep 15, 2021•42 min
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Fat Bikes…They’re Not Just for Winter. Perhaps you’ve seen someone riding a fat bike in the snow…or an electric fat bike (eBike) on a local trail…today we’re sharing a few pros and cons of fat bikes to help you decide if a fat bike would be a good addition to your bicycle line-up. Listen to the audio, or watch the video and check out our Mukluk fat bikes from Salsa Cycles. Starting with the disadvantages…1) Fat bikes are heavy…this is esp...
Aug 24, 2021
Moving2Live interviewed Tim Stevenson and David ‘Jacko’ Jackson, Co-Founders of the School of Calisthenics. Learn more about the School of Calisthenics at https://schoolofcalisthenics.com ; check out their podcast at https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/category/podcasts/ and see below for more about Tim and Jacko. Tim Stevenson has been a strength and conditioning coach for 13 years and has spent much of this time working within Paralympic Sport. Tim completed his Masters in Exercise Physiology in ...
Aug 18, 2021•56 min
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing tips for making your dog(s) part of your active lifestyle. If you are looking for individual advice on dog health and nutrition, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult your veterinarian. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors in the video podcast. Our goal is to include our dogs in our active lifestyle…throughout their lifespan. That means that our movement practice is NOT all about us…we need to make choices to keep the dogs ...
Aug 10, 2021
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Paul Swift. This episode was originally released on 6/3/2020 - the show notes are available here: Show Notes. Give a listen and hear how Paul went from racing bikes to building a bike fitting company, and how he continues to help people get on their bikes and ride...safely and comfortably.
May 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Paul Thompson. This episode was originally released on 1/27/21 - the show notes are available here: Show Notes. Give a listen and hear about the role running has played in Paul's life, and how he continues to make running, and movement in general, part of his lifestyle.
May 12, 2021•51 min
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Matty Lansdown. This episode was originally released on 1/20/21 - the show notes are available here: Show Notes. Give a listen and learn about his role as a health coach, his podcast, "How to Not Get Sick and Die," making healthy changes...and much more.
May 05, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and cats in the video podcast. What is Ben looking for in a movement snack? It should be able to be stored in a po...
May 04, 2021
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller. This episode was originally released on 2/17/21 - the show notes are available here: Show Notes. Give a listen and learn about the mental and physical benefits of getting outside, spending time in nature, and making time to move...and much more.
Apr 28, 2021•54 min
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Connor Moriarty of Reset Outdoors. This episode was originally released on 4/7/21 - the show notes are available here: Show Notes. Give a listen and learn about mental healthy, movement, being outside...and more
Apr 21, 2021•58 min
In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with James Wilson. This episode was originally released on 2/3/21 - the show notes are listed below. James Wilson (in his own words): Owner of MTB Strength Training Systems. Former strength and conditioning coach for the Yeti World Cup Team. Strength coach for 4 different National Championships in 3 different MTB disciplines. BJJ purple belt and owner of a small BJJ school. 2018 IBJJF No Gi World Silver M...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Connor Moriarty is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Pennsylvania and a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. He earned a dual master’s degree from Arcadia University in International Peace and Conflict Resolution and Counseling Psychology with a certification in Trauma and Recovery. While his work is grounded in validated theories and techniques, Connor is also creative, continuously developing his capacity for meeting client needs with innovative strategies. Connor feels most...
Apr 07, 2021•58 min
FitLabPGH recently did a Facebook Live with Kelly Kuhn, MPT, CSCS, PES, Cert-TMD, Cert-MST. We talked about running injuries and common training errors. Below is a link to a a video, or listen along, just like a normal podcast If you don’t know Kellie– (in her own words): I became a physical therapist and a CSCS almost 18 years ago because I was an athlete and wanted to work with athletes. I started my career in Florida, my home state, working with athletes. Over time I began to work more with e...
Mar 02, 2021
Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller, MD is an author, consultant and physician who is board certified in both OB-Gyn and Integrative Medicine. Her personal experience with the healing effects of nature drove her to explore nature as a healing modality for her patients. As a result, she has pursued certifications in herbal medicine and is a certified forest therapy guide. She has served as medical director of the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy and is currently medical advisor for AllTrail...
Feb 17, 2021•54 min
This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside Ben’s winter hiking backpack. This is what we carry on a 1-3 hour hike…in the winter…with Labradors. The goal is to get outside, enjoy moving, and get home safely…even if something goes wrong. Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and cats in the video podcast Safety first: before your hike, let someone know where you’re going, and when you plan to return…especially if you’ll be in an area with limited or no c...
Feb 16, 2021
