We originally released this episode on 9/18/19. After the 10/16/19 release of our interview with Justin Matejcek, Founder of the nonprofit organization Veterans Adventure Group, we are re-releasing our interview with Sam Brasfield, in which he discusses the upcoming Veterans Adventure Group event the Skydive Ultra. If you are interested in making a donation to Sam Brasfield’s fundraiser for Veterans Adventure Group, you may do so using the following link: https://www.facebook.com/donate/50452057...
Oct 23, 2019•49 min
Information about Dr Lobur: Dr. David Lobur is a board-certified internist and Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) certified practitioner, who provides expertise from both of these healing disciplines to help guide his patients upwards from the depths of complicated medical issues to the pinnacle of towering health. Dr. Lobur is the Owner of Squirrel Hill Family Wellness Center. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and...
Oct 20, 2019
Justin Matejcek (in his own words): I founded and currently serve as President of Veterans Adventure Group -an organization focused on training teams of veterans to thrive in extreme environments. I served 5 years in the military in a unique unit providing combat search and rescue and other combat related tasks. During that time I deployed to Afghanistan twice. Sharing physical fitness with others has always been a passion of mine, which led me to become a personal trainer and found my nonprofit...
Oct 16, 2019•53 min
Anna Tobias (in her own words): I am a 2x Olympian, 2008 Olympic Gold Medalist. I’m currently training and trying for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. I am also a 7x CrossFit Games Athlete, and 2x Masters 35-39 CrossFit Games Champion. Currently own T2 CrossFit in Bridgeville with my husband Brad Tobias. Show Notes: Anna Tobias, Contact Information: E-mail: atunnicliffe01@gmail.com Websites: https://henkentobiassailing.com T2 Home Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atunnicliffetobias/ Facebook: htt...
Oct 13, 2019
Chris Mayhew (in his own words): I am a coach for bicycle racers. Riding since 1989, racing since 1994, coaching since 2006. Raised in Kentucky, Pittsburgh for now. Show Notes: Chris Mayhew, Contact Information: E-mail: chris@jbvcoaching.com Website: http://jbvcoaching.com/chrismayhew.asp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seemayhem/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/csmayhew Links mentioned in the Podcast: Reginald’s Coffee, Bethel Park, PA https://www.reginaldscoffee.com Mediterra Bakehouse, Pitt...
Oct 06, 2019
Periodically Moving2Live re-releases episodes of our sister podcast FItLabPGH. This week we bring you a past interview with Fred Gohh of PT Helper. Fred Gohh (in his own words): Electrical engineer, entrepreneur, cyclist. Born in the Philippines, lived in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, Ontario before moving to Pittsburgh. Part of Scalable Networks, Fore Systems, Spinnaker Networks, several other tech companies and founded PT-Helper in 2014. Created PT-Helper after crashing my bicycle. Run Team Citiu...
Oct 02, 2019•35 min
Elaine Tierney is a Pittsburgh native who makes movement part of her lifestyle, primarily through cycling, trail running, and yoga. She is the Owner of Mossy Lane Products in Sharpsburg, PA, where she designs one of a kind, handmade clothing, jewelry, and accessories that go from trails to work to the brewery. She was the Co-Founder of Dirt Rag Magazine and is a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Look for Mossy Lane Products in Pittsburgh Fashion Week September 30 – October 6, 2019. Show ...
Sep 29, 2019
Kimmi Sterner (in her own words): NJ to Mississippi to California to Pittsburgh. Got involved in fitness when I was 18 and realized how beneficial it was for mental health. Made it my mission to show others what I learned the hard way. Kimmi Sterner is the Physical Health and Wellness Manager for the Northeast Region of the Wounded Warrior Project. Show Notes: Kimmi Sterner, Wounded Warrior Project, Contact Information: E-mail: ksterner@woundedwarriorproject.org Website: https://www.woundedwarri...
Sep 22, 2019
Sam Brasfield grew up a pretty active kid playing some sports up through middle school. After Junior High and into High School most of his activities involved running from the authorities. He Enlisted in the Navy in 1988 to see the world. His dad was a US Marine and he joined the Navy out of rebellion to his Father. He soon found a passion in movement. Mountain Biking led to running and that led to triathlon. He has been in the Navy for 31 years and continues to train and challenge himself. He n...
Sep 18, 2019•49 min
Moving2Live and our sister podcast FitLabPGH firmly believe movement is a lifestyle...not just an activity. This week we release a FitLabPGH podcast on pogo sticks...movement...novel...and fun for all ages!! Will Weiner is the CEO of Xpogo, a company that works to grow the sport of pogo sticking by producing extreme pogo performance, competitions and media, as well as athlete development locally in the Pittsburgh area. Show Notes: Will Weiner, CEO, Xpogo, Contact Information: E-mail: will@xpogo....
Sep 11, 2019•38 min
Dwayne Waite Jr. is a private track and field coach in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Dwayne coached over 100+ high school athletes at a public high school in Charlotte, NC, helping runners achieve personal records and opportunities to run at the next level. Now, in Pittsburgh, Dwayne founded Heroes Track Club, where he focuses on 1-on-1 and small group training, on event-specific workouts, and improving running economy. Show Notes: Dwayne Waite Jr., Heroes Track Club, Contact Information: E-mai...
Sep 08, 2019
Jason Moore (in his own words): Dad, husband, brother, son, friend, Founder, CEO, inventor, systems designer, problem solver, HRV expert, and of course: mover. Read more about Jason on the Elite HRV website: https://elitehrv.com/about Show Notes: Jason Moore, CEO, Elite HRV, Contact Information: E-mail: info@elitehrv.com Website: https://elitehrv.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elitehrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitehrv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elitehrv Links mentioned in...
Aug 28, 2019•1 hr 9 min
Steady State Cycles is focused on taking a professional approach to the modern bicycle shop while still remaining approachable. Steve Kurpiewski and Evan Robinson each have over a decade of experience as mechanics both in a retail environment and at national level cycling races. As larger interest companies continue to gain presence in the bike industry, Steady State Cycles wants to focus on the personal experience of bicycle customers while still doing service by the numbers and by the book. St...
Aug 25, 2019
Shannon McKenzie is a Pittsburgh native who embodies the FitLabPGH ethos of making movement part of your lifestyle. She isn’t happy if she doesn’t find a way to move every day; her favorite forms of movement are running, cycling, and hiking. You can often find her running, cycling, and taking photos on the Montour Trail. Shannon is also a certified NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Strength and Conditioning Coach; an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Physiol...
Aug 18, 2019
Erica C. Boling, PhD, is a retired Associate Professor of Education at Rutgers University and the owner and founder of Northeast K9 Conditioning, LLC. Erica helps sport and working dog handlers create peak performing, canine athletes by teaching them how to integrate canine fitness into their training programs. Erica is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Certified Canine Massage Provider, member of the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports (USFSS) and a member of their USA National ...
Aug 14, 2019•55 min
Gretchen McNary (in her own words): Hey. I’m Gretchen. I’m the owner, HKB and THE Girl Friday. I always told people that Girl Friday got started by accident. Part of that is true, but now I’m convinced it was in the cards all along. I was given a path and I chose to run with it. So far, it’s working. It’s stressful, but I can’t imagine doing anything else. My love for food and feeding people is something that comes naturally to me. I was put on this earth to help people. For a while I was convin...
Aug 11, 2019
Deborah Carroll, Rehabdeb (in her own words): Changing veterinary rehabilitation for over 15 years to a model with success based on human exercise physiology and pro athlete return-to-function concepts focusing on rehabilitation protocol that anyone may perform at home. Post-op or non-surgical alternatives for all orthopedic, neurological, and chronic illness conditions. Community and functional program designer and leader for breast cancer peeps. Worked in pro cycling, lifelong athlete and nutr...
Aug 07, 2019•1 hr
Richard Butler (in his own words): A multifunctional professional with a range of experiences. I am skilled in leading nonprofit organizations, facilitating inclusion, diversity, and cultural competency workshops. I also have experience as part-time adjunct professor, group exercise specialist, and a lifestyle and business coach. Show Notes: Richard Butler, Contact Information: E-mail: coachrtb@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachrtb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardtbu...
Aug 04, 2019
Seth Munsey (in his own words): Spent 4 years in the US Coast Guard (’99-’03) and 5 years in Fire/EMS working as an EMT on an ambulance and Reserve Firefighter. Received BS Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. During senior year, Strength Coach Intern for Anaheim Ducks NHL team. Opened and operated 3,200 sq. ft. training facility (Iron Republic) for 4 years. Founded Disc Golf Strong in 2016 and closed gym in 2017 to pursue creating a culture of strength training in disc golf. Former DVRT Master...
Jul 31, 2019•50 min
Dr. Ray McClanahan is a sports podiatrist; founder and physician of Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon; and inventor of Correct Toes. He’s a former elite cross-country racer and a regular participant in various running events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Dr. McClanahan’s professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, as well as education on proper footwear. This episode was original...
Jul 24, 2019•54 min
Samantha Wood PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, an avid ultra-marathoner, obstacle course racer, and a Major in the California Army National Guard. Sam graduated from the U.S. Army-Baylor Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in 2011 and holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Lipscomb University (2007). She served 7-years active duty in the Army as a physical therapist deploying to Afghanistan in 2011-2012. Over the past 20-years Dr. Wood has competed in foot r...
Jul 17, 2019•51 min
Sara Petyk is the owner and operator of Noble Invention Bike Touring, providing self-guided bicycle tours on the best rail trails in the U.S. In 2009, Sara began offering guided walking and biking tours in Pittsburgh. Some of these tours traveled outside of town on the Great Allegheny Passage, so it was a natural next step to focus exclusively on longer bike trips through a self-guided bike tour company, formerly named Bike the GAP. Today, Noble Invention Bike Touring offers self-guided bike tou...
Jun 30, 2019
Libbie Fort, DVM: Is a small animal veterinarian and is dedicated to using her veterinary knowledge to teach canine first aid to those who love getting outside with their dogs. In 2017 she created a canine wilderness first aid kit to sell online. She then quickly realized that her true passion lies in teaching canine first aid, while connecting with like-minded people. Through community and education the Wanderdog mission is to empower as many people as possible to get outside with their dogs, a...
Jun 26, 2019•48 min
Mike Seamans (in his own words): I was born in Pittsburgh, have a primary background in music and art, attended the The Urban Studies School at the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied community development and organizing.
Jun 23, 2019
Tricia Montgomery (in her own words): 20+ years of award-winning executive leadership in Health & Wellness, Medical Education, Veterinary Associations, and Pet Health and Nutrition. Expertise in TV and Media, Public Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Live Shows and Community Events. Passion for reaching audiences, giving voice to causes, connecting with people, building relationships and changing lives. Since inception of K9 Fit Club, she has led the growth of the company to 45+ locations, o...
Jun 19, 2019•34 min
Information about Dr Lobur: Dr. David Lobur is a board-certified internist and Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) certified practitioner, who provides expertise from both of these healing disciplines to help guide his patients upwards from the depths of complicated medical issues to the pinnacle of towering health. Dr. Lobur is the Owner of Squirrel Hill Family Wellness Center. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and...
Jun 12, 2019•1 hr 8 min
FitLabPGH interviewed Rob Shenot of Shenot Farm and Market in Wexford, PA while touring the farm. They have an interesting story, as outlined on their website: The Shenot Family came to the Wexford area in the mid-1850’s.
Jun 09, 2019
Tricia Montgomery (in her own words): 20+ years of award-winning executive leadership in Health & Wellness, Medical Education, Veterinary Associations, and Pet Health and Nutrition. Expertise in TV and Media, Public Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Live Shows and Community Events. Passion for reaching audiences, giving voice to causes, connecting with people, building relationships and changing lives. Since inception of K9 Fit Club, she has led the growth of the company to 45+ locations, o...
Jun 05, 2019•27 min
FitLabPGH originally released this interview with Doug Petrick on December 2, 2018. In case you missed it, we wanted to give you the opportunity to learn about the Upper St. Clair Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Clinic,
Jun 02, 2019
Don Drolet has been practicing and studying Qigong and Tai Chi for over 10 years. Don has been a student of Eastern philosophy, with a personal meditation practice of more than 20 years. He has taught in and around the Pittsburgh Metro area for health clubs, corporate wellness programs and community organizations. He established Standing Crane Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation in January of 2017. Standing Crane offers private sessions, group classes and corporate wellness classes/programs (see www....
May 22, 2019•52 min
