Cathy Schnaubelt Rogers, Founder, Aero Tech Designs Cyclewear, fell in love with cycling at age 12, where she attended a girl scout camp with her spider bike. From this humble beginning, she has ridden all over the world.
Ryan Whited (in his own words): Athletics has been a life long passion of mine. I received my first trainer’s license at the age of 21 I’m now 45, so I’ve been training people for nearly 25 years. My dad was a professional athlete; this probably played role in my obsession. He was also injured very often, which obviously may have played a role in my obsession with prevention (mitigation). My wife and I are also athletes, I was a sponsored climber for nearly 20yrs. I did not take the typical rout...
A few weeks ago FitLabPGH released our 100 episode. We offered the usual social media posts and thanks to guests and listeners alike…but then we realized we wanted to do more. Each guest we have interviewed has left a unique memory.
Natalie Dau (in her own words): Founder of a highly successful digital media platform - The Daily Escape and has her own fitness and health App Rockstar Fit, which is used by thousands of people all over the world. Natalie is a Reebok sponsored athlete and Sports Singapore and a Soneva Resorts Ambassador. She leads by example and has represented Asia competing at Spartan Race Elite World Championships, is a podium-placed runner, Asia Masters Athletics Champion and a 2 x Asian CrossFit champion i...
Part 2 of our interview with Dr. Jenny Ploss, PT who works with a range of orthopedic clients at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy in Albuquerque. She graduated in 2012 from the University of New Mexico with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree after studying biology and playing collegiate soccer at the University of California at Davis. Jenny believes her job as a physical therapist extends beyond helping clients overcome pain and disability. She believes the ultimate goal of any fitness or...
Richard A. Walters (in his own words): Masters in Education Specializing in Mental Health; Bachelor of Arts Specializing in Psychology; ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Since 1998; ACE Certified Orthopedic Exercise Specialist; ACE Certified Fitness Nutr...
Natalie Dau (in her own words): Founder of a highly successful digital media platform - The Daily Escape and has her own fitness and health App Rockstar Fit, which is used by thousands of people all over the world. Natalie is a Reebok sponsored athlete and Sports Singapore and a Soneva Resorts Ambassador. She leads by example and has represented Asia competing at Spartan Race Elite World Championships, is a podium-placed runner, Asia Masters Athletics Champion and a 2 x Asian CrossFit champion i...
Change the Game (CTG) is a youth development program. In their own words: In everything we do, we move, we give, we grow – it all starts with movement. We are always moving forward focused on becoming change agents in our community and country.
Dr. Jenny Ploss is a physical therapist who works with a range of orthopedic clients at Langford Sports & Physical Therapy in Albuquerque. She graduated in 2012 from the University of New Mexico with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree after studying biology and playing collegiate soccer at the University of California at Davis. Jenny believes her job as a physical therapist extends beyond helping clients overcome pain and disability. She believes the ultimate goal of any fitness or healthca...
Periodically Moving2Live reposts past interviews. We want to make sure that great info doesn't get lost in the "pod clog", which can occur with so many podcasts and so many episodes. This week we revisit our interview with Sam Callan. Sam is currently the Senior Manager of Coaching Education for USA Fencing. If you are involved in coaching you will appreciate this talk with someone who epitomizes someone who is a coaching educator...we need more professionals like this. Make sure you also check ...
A graduate of the University of Oregon, Reed Putlitz participated in one of the first Wieden + Kennedy internship programs, creating advertising and marketing work for Nike and others. Inspired by the advertising being created by Marc Jacobs and Jurgen...
Daniel M. Caulfield (in his own words): Born and lived in Ireland until age 13. Attended JFK HS in the Bronx. Attended Adams State University for undergrad and graduate work. Ran for Reebok and NYAC. Have been coaching at California University of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Some other jobs: coaching at Clarion U. & Adams State; Blackrock Clinic Exercise Physiology lab in Ireland; contracted S&C coach; McDonalds; wooden toy maker; dairy & tillage farmer; Bee & honey farmer! Married...
Sean Brady is the Executive Director of Hollow Oak Land Trust, a conservation organization that protects and connects greenspace in the Pittsburgh International Airport Corridor. With a BA in Biology from Allegheny College and an MA in Professional Writing from Carnegie Mellon University, Sean helped build Venture Outdoors as a regional leader in outdoor recreation from its inception in 2001 to 2010. He also served as Development Director for Riverlife, supporting sustainable riverfront developm...
Periodically Moving2Live reposts past interviews. We want to make sure that great info doesn't get lost in the "pod clog", which can occur with so many podcasts and so many episodes. This week we revisit our interview with Rick Howard, originally released in September 2017. Rick talks about his involvement with Long Term Athletic Development and other topics related to youth fitness and exercise. The topic and info is pertinent as the school year begins, and Rick provides listeners with some exc...
Lynn Rescigno is a Yoga teacher, a classical Pilates teacher at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) School, and a modern dancer. Lynn practices Ashtanga yoga, Iyengar yoga and is a Jivamukti yoga teacher, who has worked under the guidance of Sharon Gannon and David Life since 1999. She has studied the works of the Krishnamacharya Lineage with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, TKV Desikachar, Tim Miller, David Swenson, Richard Freeman and many senior teachers under BKS Iyengar. A graduate of Point Park College, ...
Daniel M. Caulfield (in his own words): Born and lived in Ireland until age 13. Attended JFK HS in the Bronx. Attended Adams State University for undergrad and graduate work. Ran for Reebok and NYAC. Have been coaching at California University of Pennsylvania for 13 years. Some other jobs: coaching at Clarion U. & Adams State; Blackrock Clinic Exercise Physiology lab in Ireland; contracted S&C coach; McDonalds; wooden toy maker; dairy & tillage farmer; Bee & honey farmer! Married...
Erin Potts is the Director of Marketing and Community Outreach at Pittsburgh Bike Share, the non-profit that operates the Healthy Ride bike share system. With a background in rhetorical studies, marketing and public relations, Erin brings her enthusiasm for outdoor adventures to her day job by encouraging more people throughout Pittsburgh to choose active transportation. In her spare time, Erin enjoys camping trips with her husband Ben and their friends, long walks with her dog Apollo, and tries...
Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS*D is a professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He maintains clinical practice at Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group - Institute of Sports Rehab where he serves as the Director of Physical Therapy. Morey is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapy specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS*D) through the Natio...
Thomas H. Brown (in his own words): “64 year old lifelong mover, born and raised in Duquesne Heights in a loving Irish Catholic household. 12 years at St Mary of the Mount and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. I was a gandy dancer, railroad engineer (proud union member and officer of div 370 of the BLE), bulk mailing warehouse line worker, stage hand and finally a warehouse supervisor. I have been an avid reader my entire life.” Tom Brown is involved with the Thomas Brown Alton Foundat...
Eric Malzone’s professional experience stems from a decade in various sales and marketing roles that led him to open a CrossFit (TM) affiliate in 2009, Gravitas Fitness. With 9+ years of gym ownership and a deep analysis of his own "ideal day," Eric and his wife, Marcela decided to take their lives on the road and build online businesses around their mobile lifestyle. Eric is a co-founder of Fitness Marketing Alliance with Doug Holt, host of the Future of Fitness podcast and Fitness Blitz Radio,...
iCan Shine is an international charitable nonprofit organization. They collaborate with local organizations and individuals, referred to as program “hosts”, to conduct over 100 five-day “iCan” programs in 35 states and Canada, serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year. iBike@QV is an iCanShine program host, organized by Jason Harrison and Lauren McGuirk, to bring the iCan Bike program to the Pittsburgh area. By teaching children with disabilities to ride, opportunities open up for ...
Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS*D is a professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He maintains clinical practice at Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group - Institute of Sports Rehab where he serves as the Director of Physical Therapy. Morey is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapy specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS*D) through the Natio...
Terra Brozowski has been actively involved in fitness from a young age. Terra graduated from Florida State University and received her J.D. from Duquesne University school of Law. She branched out from her law career as an International tax attorney to simultaneously pursue her passions for fitness. In 2009 she opened her own personal training studio, terraFITNESS, located in the Shadyside/East Side part of the city. “I derive enormous satisfaction from the work I do with my clients. Seeing the ...
Eric Malzone’s professional experience stems from a decade in various sales and marketing roles that led him to open a CrossFit (TM) affiliate in 2009, Gravitas Fitness. With 9+ years of gym ownership and a deep analysis of his own "ideal day," Eric and his wife, Marcela decided to take their lives on the road and build online businesses around their mobile lifestyle. Eric is a co-founder of Fitness Marketing Alliance with Doug Holt, host of the Future of Fitness podcast and Fitness Blitz Radio,...
Brian Joly, Rolfer, in his own words: "I am a dilettante in some ways and a “specifist” in other ways. It took me about 20 years to come up with a way of making a living that fit me. I certainly tried a few other things along the way. In the fitness realm, though, I have always been more of an aerobic freak, not freak like in high VO max, but I fell in love with endorphins at a fairly early age. In many ways, athletics saved me from possibly becoming addicted to substances. I have been a cross c...
Dr. Jesse Sally (in his own words): “I’m a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist with board certification in Sports and Spine medicine. I’ve been in practice with Regenerative and Performance Specialists for the last 3 years. I also specialize in regenerative medicine (using platelets and stem cells to help with healing and recovery from new and old injuries). Studied Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. Medical School at the Edward Via Virginia College of ...
Francie Desmone an acupuncturist, health coach, and speaker has been in the natural health field for 35 years. When not thinking about sailing she teaches people how to improve their health and wellness. She has developed a program 'Deeper Well Being, The Comprehensive Self Care Plan' out of decades of helping people improve their overall health. The 4 Pillars of Health are Personal Care, Environment, Preparedness, and Community. Piloting women through midlife is her passion. Busting hot flashes...
Jeff Smith and Tad Campagna are the Co-Owners of Local 5 Longboards in Slippery Rock, PA. We interviewed Jeff Smith for the FitLabPGH Podcast. Jeff has spent his entire professional career leading trips and educating people about outdoor adventure recreation/education. His extensive experience includes whitewater river guide/trip leader and guide trainer on eastern U.S. rivers and rivers abroad. Jeff has been involved in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, surfing, SUP, and white water ...
Brian Joly, Rolfer, in his own words: "I am a dilettante in some ways and a “specifist” in other ways. It took me about 20 years to come up with a way of making a living that fit me. I certainly tried a few other things along the way. In the fitness realm, though, I have always been more of an aerobic freak, not freak like in high VO max, but I fell in love with endorphins at a fairly early age. In many ways, athletics saved me from possibly becoming addicted to substances. I have been a cross c...
Alecia Dawn Young loves art-making and she love yoga. A formally certified K-12 visual arts teacher and nonprofit arts manager, she combined these loves when she founded Yogamotiv – a healing arts yoga studio specializing in make & take wellness. Practicing for over a decade and certified through the Yoga Roots on Location 200-hour Antiracism Yoga Teacher Training, Alecia facilitates trauma-informed yoga in the Pittsburgh area. Show Notes: Alecia Dawn Young, Owner, Yogamotiv – contact info: ...
