#102 Perform Better
#102 Perform Better
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 102
The Rhody Strength Podcast
Conversations with local athletes, businesses and friends in Rhode Island. Hosted by Dr. Matt Sweeney of Strength & Sport PT. Website: www.strengthandsportpt.com
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#101: Harpoon FitFest
Harpoon Fit Fest A very unique and fun episode, joined by co-host Tim Ferraro. We sat down with: Conor Murphy of Big Night Fitness https://www.instagram.com/conortmurphy/ https://www.instagram.com/bignightfitness/ Margarite Lee of MyStride https://www.instagram.com/margueriteleee/ https://www.instagram.com/mystryde/ Stephen Ledogar of Big Night Fitness & CF Tilt https://www.instagram.com/stephen.ledo/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/bignightfitness/ https://www.instagram.com/crossfittilt/?hl...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 101
#100: Stride Soles: Dr. Zac Cartun, MD
#100: Stride Soles: Dr. Zac Cartun, MD Had a great time chatting with Dr. Zac about the Stride Sole product. Stride soles is an orthotic insert that is fully custom made, using the 3D recognition technology that your smart phone already has built into it. One of my favorite benefits of stride includes the materials used and the design of the orthotics. They aim to be an "active" orthotic- which helps the foot muscles strengthen over time... with the goal of eventually "growing-out" of it, and no...
Apr 28, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 100
#99: Float RI: Lindy & Scott
Had an truly incredile experience at the Float RI center- both during the 60 min float, and then afterwards hangin out and chatting with Lindy & Scott! I think this will be a really cool episode for people. We talk about all things related to Float Tanks including benefits (physical , mental, spiritual) , safety, maintenance, and what to expect your first time. These guys run a great float tank buisness and you need to check them out! Follow Them: @float_ri https://www.instagram.com/float_ri...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 99
#98: Beth Licopoli of Diamond Hill CrossFit
Had a great time sitting down with Beth and talking about her journey with competition and gym ownership. Beth and her co-owner have built an awesome community at Diamond Hill CrossFit and have a ton of experience and knowledge to share! Hope you enjoy this episode. Check out Diamond Hill CrossFit at https://www.diamondhillcrossfit.com/ Follow Beth : @blico24 https://www.instagram.com/blico24/ Host: Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/Give Strength and ...
Mar 18, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 98
#97: Cam Burke: CrossFit MC
Great convo sitting down and talking shop with Cam. Cam shares some incredible insights on the Northeast Crossfit competition landscape, why people should do try a comps, and what differentiates the good from the great comps. A great speaker! And a fun listen. Cam: The New England CrossFit MC L2 Coach & Manager @sparkfitnessma & @andovercrossfit Individual Programming/ Remote Coach Comp Resume: @wodapalooza Miami, FL @invictusbostoninvitational Boston, MA @metconrush Hagerstown, MD @asbu...
Feb 16, 2025•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 97
#96: Travis Cooper: President of New England Weightlifting
**Apologies for the last 10 min of audio!!** Had a great time with the President of New England Weightlifting & 7x National Champ Travis Cooper. Give him a follow at : @traviscooper77kg @tsunamiweightliftingsystem @newengland_weightlifting @theweightliftingscoop We talk about his backstory/ how he got into weightlifting. We talk about the current state of Rhode Island weightlifting. We talk about the current state of USA weightlifting & Olympic weightlifting at a world view. Hope you guy...
Feb 11, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 96
#95 Ginny Bass of 7th Moon Menopause Solutions
Had a great time sitting down with Ginny and learning about all things hormones: Including perimenopause, menopause, andropause (the male menopause), common myths & different types of treatments (HRT) to help people achieve optimal levels of hormones, sexual wellness, skin care & weight loss. Ginny is an Obstetrician/ Gynecologist (OBGYN). Go check her out at "The Nook" at Stalise in Clocktower Square in Portsmouth RI. Check out her website: https://7thmoonmenopausesolutions.com/ Follow ...
Dec 26, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 95
#94: Anthony Tingley of Island Athletics
Had a great time getting put through a fun & effective workout, and then podcasting with Anthony over at Island Athletics. Anthony is crushing it when it comes to providing a high quality strength and conditioning service for youth, high school, college and pro athletes. Give Anthony a follow : @anthonytingley https://www.instagram.com/anthonytingley/ Give Island Athletics a follow: @island_athletics https://www.instagram.com/island__athletics/?hl=en Check out their Website: https://islandat...
Nov 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 94
#93: Paul Johnson (Trans-con Recap)
Another great episode with Paul where we recap the ups, the downs and the aftermath of his Trans-con run. His run was 3000 miles (LA to NYC) in 52 days. That's around 57 miles per day average (AKA more than 2 marathons per day). He joins a very few select group of humans (estimates around 400 people) that have ever completed this feat. Follow Paul : https://www.instagram.com/pauijohnson/?hl=en Follow Paul's YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@pauijohnson/videos Follow Rhody Strength Podcast: http...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 93
#92: Bristol Maryott of Jala Yoga
Had a great time both taking class AND podcasting afterwards with Bristol. We talk about the ins & outs of how Jala Yoga was started, the classes offered and we dig deep into the foundational concepts & principles of yoga. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Jala: @jala.yoga.art https://www.instagram.com/jala.yoga.art/ Follow Bristol: @bristolc16 https://www.instagram.com/bristolc16/?hl=en Follow Rhody Strength Podcast: @rhodystrengthpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/ Follow...
Oct 18, 2024•51 min•Season 1Ep. 92
#91: NSCA: 2024 Rhode Island State Clinic at URI
Great time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Rhode Island State Clinic where we were able to get a brief moment with many of the presenters! We got to sit down and quickly chat with: - Anthony Paiva (Strength Coach at Brown university) - Trent Bassingthwaite (Hawkins Dynamics) - David Ornstein (Physical Therapist and PHD Candidate at URI) - Meghan Collins (Strength Coach at Quinnipiac) - Tim Dileo (Sports Dietitian for UCONN) - Cameron Josse (Strength Coach at Auburn) This ...
Sep 24, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 91
#90: Josh Gibson with Co-Host Jarred Smith
Had a great time talking with Josh Gibson- an expert in his field and an absolute savant in all things olympic weightlifting. We do a deep dive into some programming, technique and general questions regarding the sport of olympic weightlifting with co-host Jarred Smith of Rhode Island Performance barbell club. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Josh: @josh_philwl https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/ Follow Philosophical Weightlifting: @philosophicalweightlifting https://www.instagram.com/philosophica...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 90
#89: Max Aita with Co-Host Jarred Smith
GREAT episode with the weightlifting/ powerlifting coaching legend himself....Max Aita. Co-hosted with Rhode Island Performance Weightlifting coach...Jarred Smith. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Max: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/?hl=en Follow Weightlifting AI: https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting.ai/ Follow Max's Gym: https://www.instagram.com/team_aita/ Follow the Coach's Logic Podcast & Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachlogik/ Follow Jarred: https://www.instagram.com/jarredsh...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 89
#88 Ray Fleser & Jen Jasper: CrossFit 401
Great time hanging out with and chatting with Ray & Jen, co-owners of CrossFit 401. We chat about the 10-year history that led to the creation of the gym. We chat about the origins of CrossFit in general in Rhode Island. We chat about the foundational concepts of how Crossfit helps people improve their fitness. We chat about the Move to Heal program that they help run at the gym, which helps people struggling with addiction & that are in recovery. Sorry my microphone audio quality was a ...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 88
#87 Dave Estrada: Swim Coach & CrossFit Coach
Dave is a repeat guest! Way back to episode #5. He is a swim coach at Hockomock YMCA with the Hay Lightning (A team he also swam for when he was a youth). He swam competitively at Old Dominion University. He also coaches CrossFit and has a highly specialized knowledge in strength and conditioning. In this episode we talk about all things swimming, even down to specific drills. Dave personally helped coach and train me to perform at the Frogman swim last year, Iron man 70.3 this year, and 2.4 wat...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 87
#86 Steve Canter: The Delta Force
Had a great time with Steve before the podcast working out with "The Delta Force" at CF Peacedale. The Delta Force is a group of local youths committed to waking up EARLY and getting their workout in with their coaches Steve & Tom leading the way. They have made an impact in the community in more ways than one...including being a motivational force for others! Steve also has a background with Coaching Football at the collegiate level, including working with the Quarterbacks at URI. Afterward...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 86
#85 Bern Prince: 2024 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-Show
#85 Bern Prince: 2024 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-Show We had a great time chatting with Bern in anticipation of this years competition. Tune in! Either live or in person. Details below: Event Details: Event: Invictus Boston Invitational Date: June 22nd 7am-7pm Divisions: Elite, RX, Masters Place: Crossfit One Nation, Needham MA Link to Watch Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/MNZDXAJvEYE?si=ZiYJpdJQMVv8cBGu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invictusbostoninvitational/ Summary:"Th...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 85
#84 Christine Middleton of Ocean State CrossFit & RI Body Restoration
Had a great time with ZEOLI (Christine Middleton), over at Ocean State CrossFit. We set up shop with the mobile podcast studio in their new RI Body Restoration area, fully equipped with a frigid cold ice bath & a piping hot traditional sauna. We talk about CrossFit, Ocean State Gym, Competitions, and more. 3xCFGames (Now 4! with team Surge) 🥉USAW Snatch — 92 kilograms (202.8 pounds)- (Gym: 220 lbs) Clean & Jerk — 118 kilograms (260.1 pounds)-(Gym: Clean: 300lbs) Total — 210 kilograms (4...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 84
#83: Dr. Mariah Lombard, Refined Performance PT & CF Southie Coach
Had a great podcast with Mariah (after she crushed me with a spicy metcon and some GHD sit ups 😂🥲) over at the CF Southie podcast studio. In this episode we dive deep into all things CrossFit & PT. We get into the discussion about breath work, injury rates in the sport of CrossFit, and providing a higher quality standard of care via the cash based (out-of -network) PT model. I’ve since been working GHD sit ups in my regular routine… thank you Mariah! This was another great podcast… AND I g...
May 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 83
#82: Maria Andresino of Mind 2 Body Fitness
#82: Maria Andresino of Mind 2 Body Fitness I had a great time with Maria over at Mind 2 body Fitness talking about all things Fitness, Training & Pilates. We do a deep dive into the origins of pilates, some fascinating stories about founder Joe Pilates as well as what makes Mind 2 Body Fitness a special and unique facility. This was a fun and entertaining podcast… AND I got a great workout in while I was there! Thank you Maria. Hope you guys enjoy. Mind 2 Body Fitness: https://www.mind2body...
Apr 26, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 82
#81: Dave Downey of Brown University Strength and Conditioning
Awesome episode with Dave. We talk all things programming, periodization, coaching, strength and conditioning across different sports and well as about his new E-book on “Imposter Syndrome”. This is a great podcast with a really good take home message that applies not only to coaches/ trainers, but across all trades & fields. Hope you enjoy. Imposter Coach: * https://www.impostercoach.com/ * Instagram: @davecdowney * Brown Strength: @Brownu_strength Host: * Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt * Fo...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 81
#80: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition (Part 2)
#80: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition (Part 2) Another great episode with Colby! The first one was so good, of course we had to run it back for round 2. This one is also packed full of tactical nutrition content that you can immediately take and use. Hope you guys enjoy! Colby: * Registered Dietician * Chef * Certified Personal Trainer Business: * Owner of Triad Performance & Nutrition, LLC https://triadperfnutrition.com/ * Specializes in Current & Former Female Athlete * ...
Apr 11, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 80
#79: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition
Great Epsiode with Colby! So great.. we had to run it back for round 2 (Stick around next week for that). We talk all things nutrition- from myths to habits to biggest hurdles that people have. This was a fun one. Hope you guys enjoy!
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 77
#78 John Amore of Ronin Strength
* Had a great time chatting with John on all things Fitness, Strength Training for Martial Arts, Strength Training, Programming, & Competition. * This was an action packed episode. Hope you guys enjoy! Guest: Follow John on Instagram: @roninstrength https://www.instagram.com/roninstrength/?hl=en Check out John’s Newsletter: https://instagram.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=614cd69b94fff02e3171f4519&id=fae405926b Host: Follow Matt: @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: @ strengthandsport #sspt #...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 80
#77 Dr. Michael Edwards of Shore Golf Performance
Had a great time chatting with Dr. Michael Edward’s on all things Golf, Physical therapy, Insurance and the benefits of being an out-of-network (cash-based) provider. This was a really fun episode to record. I hope you enjoy! Guest: - Follow Michael on Instagram: @shoregolfperformance https://www.instagram.com/shoregolfperformance/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D - Website: https://www.shoregolfperformance.com/ Host: - Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ - Follow SSPT: https://www.inst...
Mar 15, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 77
#76: Fight For The Fittest: Kelly & Sam Krivit
Fight For the Fittest #76: Fight For The Fittest: Sam & Kelly Krivit Had a great time chatting with Sam & Kelly about their CF Competition: Fight for the Fittest. They have a very cool & unique backstory and they run an outstanding competition. The details: “This is the premier off season event in the northeast for teams of 4 (MMFF) Sept 28-29 (2 day event) Brentwood NY (Suffolk credit union area)(long island) Elite RX & Scaled Divisions Guest: https://www.instagram.com/santolift...
Mar 04, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 76
#75: Matt Early: 23' CF Open Recap, 24' CF Open Predictions
It's CF Open Season! This was a fun one. We break down the workouts from 2023, and make some predictions on 2024. Matt Early @mattearly37 - Predicts 15.5 will be a repeat Matt Sweeney @mattsweeney.dpt - Predicts 19.1 will be a repeat Tim @timferraro1 - Predicts Pat Vellner will win - Predicts Justin Medeiros wil come in 3-4th - Predicts Brent Fikowski will come in 9th Follow Strength and Sport PT: @strengthandsport...
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 75
#74: Chrisanto D’Agostino: 6x national champ, 4x team USA, Junior Pan AM Medalist, All American Weightlifting Title
Had a great time getting Santo back on the mic over at our RISE strength podcast studio. We caught up on training, college, & nutrition. This was a really fun episode & I hope you guys enjoy. Resume: 6x National Champ All American Title- Weightlifting 4x Team USA Weightlifter Jr Pan AMs Medalist 96 kg weight class East Coast Gold WL Team Was just accepted into the masters program at Boston University for Nutrition Big Lifts Snatch: 155 kilos (341 lbs) C&J - 190 Clean & Jerk (418 ...
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 74
#73: Kate Hughes of The WellFed Project
Had a great time hangin out & talking with Kate at the BullfrogFit Podcast Studio. We talk all things nutrition: from the psychology of it... to the actual daily habits needed for success. Hope you enjoy! Guest: Follow Kate/ WellFed Nutrition at :https://www.instagram.com/thewellfed.project/ @thewellfed.project Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Follow SSPT: https://www.instagram.com/strengthandsport/ @strengthandsport #sspt #physicaltherapy #physi...
Feb 14, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 73
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