This week we are joined by our writer, Phil White, and Dr. Robert A. Huggins of the University of Connecticut. Robert is the Vice President of Research and Athlete Performance & Safety at the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn. There, Robert conducts performance testing on athletes who are looking to enhance their performance through the use of scientific insights. Robert uses his experience as a professional trainer to treat cases of exertional heatstroke in events like The Boston Marathon a...
Aug 26, 2021•43 min
There has been a lot of change at Momentous recently. As some of you may know, we merged with Amp Human this past June - so the purpose of this episode is to introduce some of the founders of Amp Human and share their stories. Today we are joined by co-Founders Jeff Byers and Erica Good, along with writer, Phil White. For context, moving forward, both brands will align under the name Momentous and you will continue to receive the same best-in-class products, plus even better innovation thanks to...
Aug 16, 2021•49 min
Today’s guest is Meghann Featherstun . Meghann is a Clinical Dietitian, a Wellness Coach, a Mother, a Runner, and the founder of Featherstone Nutrition . At Featherstone Nutrition, Meghann helps clients find their happy place with nutrition, exercise, body composition and life. Additionally, Meghann also works closely with us at Momentous and is lending her services as a prize for a lucky winner of our Strava Campaign. Find Megan: Featherstone Nutrition Instagram Facebook Find Momentous: LiveMom...
Jun 09, 2021•41 min
Our guest this week is Rachel Sanders , CEO and Co-founder of Rootine - a health and wellness company focused on optimizing cellular nutrition through better data science and personalized health solutions. Find Rachel: Instagram Twitter Rootine Rootine Instagram Rootine Twitter Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
May 25, 2021•54 min
Our guest this week is Dan John . Dan has been a strength coach for over 40-years and was an All-American Discus Thrower. Dan has also competed at the highest level of Olympic Lifting, Highland Games, and Weight Pentathlon, in which he holds an American record. Dan is also the author of more than 10 books - the latest of which is titled Attempts - Essays on Fitness, Health, Longevity and Easy Strength. Our host this week is Phil White, an Emmy-nominated author and frequent contributor to the Mom...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Our guest this week is Sam Briggs , a Professional CrossFit Athlete. Sam is originally from Leeds, England but currently resides in the US. Being a 9-time CrossFit Games Competitor and 2013 CrossFit Games winner, Sam is an all-time CrossFit great. She is an amazing example of longevity and durability, and a wonderful representative for her sport and her country. Earlier this year, we welcomed Sam to the Momentous Family and have been helping fuel her in her goal to become the ‘fittest 40-year-ol...
May 12, 2021•46 min
This week’s guest is Craig Hoffman . Craig is a personal trainer, journalist, podcast host, sports commentator, and friend of Momentous. Craig’s relationship with Momentous began with the Train with the Best Podcast , which he co-hosts with fellow trainer, Chris Gorres. Find Craig: Train with the Best Instagram Twitter Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Apr 28, 2021•51 min
Today’s guest is Professional Runner, Molly Seidel . Molly is a multiple-time NCAA Champion in Cross Country and in Track and is a member of the US Olympic Marathon Team for Tokyo. Molly is a beloved member of the American distance running community and the Momentous family. Find Molly: Instagram Twitter Facebook Momentous Youtube Series Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Apr 21, 2021•52 min
Today’s guest is Phil White . Phil is an Emmy Nominated Writer and a co-author of The 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank Merritt, Waterman 2.0 with Kelly Starrett, Unplugged with Dr. Andy Galpin and Brian Mackenzie, and Game Changer with Fergus Connolly. Phil is also a frequent contributor to The Momentous Blog. Phil's new book with Dr. Jim Afremow, The Leader's Mind , is available for pre-order now. Find Phil: Website Instagram Twitter Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Apr 14, 2021•1 hr 21 min
Our guest today is Chris DiSanto - our VP of Team Sales here at Momentous. Before working at Momentous, Chris was in sales at Iron Grip, a strength training equipment company. And before that, Chris was an NFL Strength Coach. Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Apr 07, 2021•46 min
We are joined again by Jordan Mazur . Jordan is a Registered Dietitian, the Director of Performance Nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers, and Advisor to Momentous. As this was his second time on the podcast, Jordan caught us up on a number of topics, including the whirlwind of an NFL season this past year, injury prevention, glucose monitoring devices, and more. Find Jordan: Instagram Twitter Men's Journal Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Mar 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Our guest in this episode is Melanie Strong . Mel is a Managing Partner at Next Ventures , working alongside Julian Eison and Lance Armstrong. Next Ventures is a health and fitness focused venture capital fund. Prior to joining Next, Mel spent the majority of her career so far in Sports Marketing, included 17 accomplished years at Nike. In this episode, Matt and Mel discussed things like her decision to move on from Nike, how she goes about setting expectations for herself, and building relation...
Mar 24, 2021•1 hr
For this week’s episode, Matt is joined by Momentous Employee, Nicky Mullen, in the first installment of ‘Ask Momentous’. In this episode, questions and topics have been culled from Instagram and our podcast landing page to be answered and discussed. The two went over questions like “What products are you planning to release in the future?” and “Why did you start this company?” If you have any questions you’d like to submit, please visit our landing page ! Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram...
Mar 17, 2021•33 min
This week’s guest is Jason Havey . Jason is the CEO of Onnit , a health and fitness brand whose main business is selling supplements online. Previously, Jason spent 17 years in the hotel industry before he made the transition to health and fitness. In this episode, Matt and Jason discussed Jason’s life and career before Onnit, Aubrey Marcus’s influence on the company’s trajectory, and how Jason goes about developing a product. The two also talked about how Jason defines success, how he’s gone ab...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Today’s guest is Eric Min , the CEO and Co-founder of Zwift . Zwift has been known as ‘the fitness company born out of gaming.’ The Zwift platform allows users to run or ride in virtual settings with other cyclists or runners anywhere around the world. In this episode, Matt and Eric discussed things like Zwift's origin story and the different strategies used to grow the company. The two also talked about the importance of community, the increase in at-home fitness, and the benefits and drawbacks...
Mar 02, 2021•47 min
In this week’s episode, we are joined by Helaine Knapp . Helaine is the CEO and Founder of CITYROW , a fast-growing, boutique fitness studio, based in New York, with locations nationwide. With the recent launch of an at-home, rower product, it was interesting to talk to Helaine about the relationship between at-home fitness versus in-gym, boutique fitness. In this episode, Matt and Helaine discussed things like how CITYROW began, the differences between rowing for fitness and rowing for sport, a...
Feb 24, 2021•50 min
Today’s guest is Marcus Filly , a 6-time CrossFit Games Athlete who has since moved on to become a highly respected name in the fitness industry. Marcus is the owner of Revival Strength , an online coaching business with a unique programming style centered around the goals to look good and move well. In this episode, Marcus and Matt discussed how Marcus was introduced to health and fitness, his CrossFit career, and how he transitioned into Functional Bodybuilding. The two also talked about how t...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Today’s guest is Dr. Karen Cogan, a licensed psychologist who currently serves as the Senior Sports Psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee. Working out of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Karen is currently responsible for acrobat and combat sports. In this episode, Matt and Karen discussed her relationships with Olympic athletes and how the USOC groups athletes. The two also talked about mental health in athletics and how people have been coping with the changes ca...
Feb 09, 2021•49 min
Today’s guest is Tim Caron , former Head Strength Coach at Army Westpoint and currently the Founder and Head Coach at Allegiate Gym in Redondo, CA. This is Tim’s second time on the show, one of our first repeat guests, and a very deserving one at that. Tim is one of the people we rely on most heavily for product development input at Momentous as well as some on-camera time. In this episode, Matt and Tim discuss things like how Tim prepared for fatherhood, some tips Tim has for focusing, and how ...
Feb 03, 2021•1 hr 3 min
We are joined by Paula Findlay , an Olympian and recently crowned World Champion Triathlete. We, here at Momentous, are incredibly fortunate to call Paula and her partner Eric Lagerstrom two of our newest athlete partners. As mentioned, Paula is fresh off her win at the PTO World Championship in Daytona, Florida, where she ran away from a stacked field of pros in really one of the only racing opportunities of 2020. In this episode, Paula and Matt discussed things like the highs and lows of 2020,...
Jan 25, 2021•53 min
In this episode, we are joined by Chris Hickey. Chris is a current Board Member with us at Momentous and was previously the CEO at IsoPure and the CMO at Exos. We switched things up and had Chris interview Matt. The two discussed Matt’s childhood, his eating habits, and his daily routine. The two also talked about pastimes, some of Matt’s role models, and what it was like starting Momentous. Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Jan 20, 2021•1 hr 17 min
In this episode, Matt is joined by a fellow Momentous employee, Nicky Mullen, to reflect on this first year of podcasting. The two discussed their favorite episodes, what they felt like they did well, and what they felt like they could have done better. Matt and Nicky also talked about new formats for upcoming episodes and larger podcasting plans for 2021. Find Momentous: LiveMomentous Instagram Facebook Twitter Youtube...
Jan 13, 2021•20 min
We are honored to have Dr. Ramsey Nijem on the podcast this week. Ramsey is the Director of Sports Performance at Kansas University’s famed Men’s Basketball Program. Previously, Dr. Nijem spent five seasons as the Head Performance and Strength Coach of the Sacramento Kings - where he was the youngest in NBA history to hold such a position. In this episode, Matt and Ramsey discussed things like how to start a career in sports, finding one’s perspective, and continuing education. The two also talk...
Dec 16, 2020•47 min
In this episode, we joined by Amanda Rochhio , a well-known health and nutrition blogger with almost 1.5 million loyal followers. Amanda’s content is dedicated to making nutrition easier to understand. She is also the host of her own podcast called, Master Your Health , which she co-hosts with her husband. In this episode, Amanda and Matt discussed things like how to make informed decisions in the grocery store, the pros and cons of different diets, and working in a nutrition-focused business. T...
Dec 08, 2020•48 min
We are joined today by Mark Verstegen. Mark is the Founder and President of EXOS , a human performance company founded in 1999. To many people in the industry, EXOS is most recognizable for the huge number of professional athletes who count on their services. EXOS also supports more than a million Americans each day and as partners to 25% of Fortune 100 companies. Mark is considered one of the world’s foremost experts in human performance and a pioneer in the concept of integrated performance tr...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 3 min
We are joined today by Rob Skinner . Rob is the Senior Sports Dietitian at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and is in charge of acrobat and combat sports. Rob is a highly respected veteran of the sports nutrition industry, having previously worked in the NFL, NCAA, and with the Navy Seals as a Performance Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist for Naval Special Warfare. Matt and Rob talked about acrobat and combat sports, the coaching ecosystem at the US Olympic Training Center, a...
Nov 24, 2020•46 min
Today’s guest is our friend, Mike Molloy . Mike is the Founder of M2 Performance Nutrition , a private nutritional coaching service catering to performance-focused individuals. Mike is a wealth of knowledge on nutrition and actually holds a Ph.D. in Immunology. In this episode, Mike and Matt discussed things like how Mike discovered his passion for nutrition, the difficulties of coaching, and binge eating versus restrictive eating cycles. The two also talked about how Mike deals with misinformat...
Nov 13, 2020•56 min
We had the pleasure of hosting Anya Fernald on the podcast this week. Anya is a Co-founder and the CEO of Belcampo , a vertically integrated meat company founded with the purpose to create meat that’s good for people, planet, and animals. Belcampo owns and operates its very own farm, processing facility, full-service butcher shops, and restaurants. In this episode, Anya and Matt discussed things like their athletic careers, health and wellness interests, and cultural eating habits. The two also ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Our guest today is Christopher Jerard , who commonly goes by CJ and is the Founder and CEO of Roam Media . Roam is a media company comprised of the world’s best adventure athletes, photographers, and filmmakers who are dedicated to inspiring and enabling adventure and purpose. In this episode, Matt and CJ discussed how Roam Media got started and how they’ve gone about capturing their audience. The two also discussed the action sports community, along with the benefits and drawbacks of the increa...
Nov 04, 2020•52 min
Today’s guest is Professional CrossFit Athlete Kari Pearce . Kari has competed at the CrossFit games 6 years in a row now and most recently claimed 3rd place at the 2020 Games. It was the fourth time Kari has been the strongest American Woman in the field and it was the first time there was an American Woman on the podium since 2014. In this episode, Kari and Matt discussed how people have been competing in CrossFit in 2020, what Kari’s pre and post-workout routine looks like, and what Kari’s fa...
Oct 28, 2020•55 min
