Épisodes

  • Anchoring Life with Fitness: Amber Yoder's Journey Through Motherhood, Adventure, and Mental Wellness
    Apr 12 2024

    Have you ever wondered what it truly means to weave fitness into the very fabric of your life? Amber Yoder, a gym aficionado with a zest for adventure, opens up about how her dynamic life path, from sailboat living to embracing the whirlwind of motherhood with twins, led her to anchor her days around exercise. Our conversation is a deep dive into the world where fitness intersects with daily living, parenting, and the enduring quest for mental equilibrium.

    With Amber's story as our backdrop, we reconsider the meaning of fitness goals. It's not just about shedding pounds or sculpting muscles; it's about finding that compelling 'why' that fuels a lasting commitment. This episode isn't just a peek into Amber's love for sports—it's a testament to how an authentic passion can redefine our approach to exercise, highlighting the importance of maintaining joy and functionality in our fitness routines as we mature and evolve through life's stages.

    Finally, we tackle the often-unspoken synergy between physical vigor and mental wellness, underscoring how movement can be a powerful antidote to stress and a catalyst for cognitive clarity. Listen as we share insights on how maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial, not just for the body, but for the mind, offering a fresh perspective on the energizing power of exercise, even when life throws curveballs, like a global pandemic. This episode promises to shift paradigms, presenting fitness as a vital component of a fulfilled life at any age.

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    58 min
  • Conexão Mente-Corpo: Saúde, Autocuidado e Prevenção de Lesões com André Freire
    Feb 26 2024

    Desvende os mistérios da conexão entre mente e corpo com o especialista André Freire neste episódio recheado de discernimentos sobre saúde e fitness. A dor e a neuroinflamação muitas vezes se originam além do local afetado, e André, com seu vasto conhecimento em terapia manual, acupuntura, quiropraxia e mais, nos guia pelo entendimento de como os aspectos emocionais e traumáticos podem afetar nossa saúde física. A jornada é um convite a olhar além do óbvio e reconhecer a importância de uma abordagem holística no tratamento e recuperação de atletas.

    A prática do autocuidado surge como uma arte indispensável para manter-se livre das comuns e incômodas dores musculares e lombares. Aprenda técnicas práticas de relaxamento que podem ser facilmente incorporadas à sua rotina diária, inclusive no ambiente de trabalho, e descubra como movimentos simples podem aliviar a tensão acumulada e auxiliar na circulação sanguínea. O episódio destaca também a importância de escolher alongamentos apropriados para não intensificar a dor e a relevância de exercícios que acalmem o sistema nervoso simpático, ajudando o corpo a se recuperar do estresse.

    Por fim, atletas e entusiastas do esporte ganham dicas valiosas sobre prevenção e recuperação de lesões. Discutimos exercícios de mobilidade e fortalecimento muscular, a eficácia controversa da imersão em gelo e a indispensável combinação de descanso e nutrição adequada. Além disso, chamamos atenção para a alta incidência de lesões em jovens atletas e a importância de considerar o desenvolvimento ósseo durante o crescimento. Não perca essas e outras ricas informações que podem transformar a forma como você encara a sua saúde e bem-estar.

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    52 min
  • O futebol evoluído - André Beijoca
    Feb 8 2024

    O convidado de hoje é André Beijoca, ex-atleta profissional de futebol que atuou em clubes como Bahia, Vitória, Fortaleza, Ceará e outros, além de jogar pela seleção brasileira de futebol de areia. André Beijoca é formado em educação física, e hoje atua como técnico de futebol profissional, como consultor de jovens talentos e ministra aulas nos cursos da CBF Academy. Ele vai falar sobre a evolução do futebol e como o atleta vive essa modernidade.

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    37 min
  • The benefits of strength training
    Jan 25 2024

    Strength training, also known as resistance training, involves exercises that improve muscle strength and endurance. It offers a multitude of benefits for both physical and mental health, making it an important component of a well-rounded fitness routine. Here are some key benefits:

    1. Increased Muscle Strength and Tone: Regular strength training enhances muscle strength and tone, which can improve performance in daily activities and reduce the risk of injury.
    2. Boosted Metabolic Rate: By increasing muscle mass, strength training can help boost your basal metabolic rate, meaning you burn more calories even at rest. This can be beneficial for weight management and body composition.
    3. Enhanced Bone Density: Strength training is effective in increasing bone density and reducing the risk of osteoporosis, particularly important as we age.
    4. Improved Posture and Balance: Strength training can help correct postural imbalances and improve overall balance and coordination, reducing the risk of falls.
    5. Better Joint Flexibility: Regular resistance training can enhance the flexibility of joints, contributing to overall mobility and reducing the risk of joint-related issues.
    6. Increased Endurance: By building muscle endurance, strength training can enhance your ability to perform both daily tasks and athletic activities for longer periods without fatigue.
    7. Mental Health Benefits: Engaging in strength training can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, boost self-esteem, and improve cognitive function.
    8. Chronic Disease Management: It can aid in the control and management of chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, back pain, and obesity.
    9. Improved Sleep and Energy Levels: Regular strength training can lead to better quality sleep and increased energy levels during the day.
    10. Aging Gracefully: Strength training can help maintain muscle mass and strength, balance, and mobility, which are crucial for independence and quality of life in older adults.

    Incorporating strength training into your exercise routine a few times a week can lead to significant health and wellness benefits. However, it's important to start with the proper technique and gradually increase intensity to avoid injury.












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    50 min
  • Rehabilitation, Sports Performance, Active Life Style
    Apr 18 2022

    Tideline

    Get to know Dr. Michael Sclafani of Tideline Sports Performance. Dr. Michael is a Doctor of Physical Therapy with a specialization in Sports Performance and Sports Medicine. Find out how Dr. Michael’s athlete-centered approach is helping keep local amateur athletes and fitness enthusiasts active while overcoming pain and injury.

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    30 min
  • Prenatal and Postpartum Fitness
    Apr 12 2022

    In this episode we chat with Lindsay Goats, owner of The Wellness Barn and Fitness, Prenatal and Postpartum Athletics Specialist, about the unique fitness needs of women during and after pregnancy, specifically pertaining to pelvic floor health. We chat about pelvic floor weakness, diastasis recti, and what all that means for moms returning to fitness after delivery. Is surgery the only answer, or are there exercises and training methods that can remedy the symptoms that many moms experience after giving birth? Find out the do’s and don’ts of pre-natal and postpartum training. Even if you had your last baby years ago, this episode is for you, because as the saying goes, “once postpartum, always postpartum”!

    Follow Lindsay on Instagram @thewellnessbarnandfitness to stay abreast of upcoming seminars and online workshops.

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    50 min
  • More Than an Overcome
    Mar 1 2022

    Prepare to be inspired and leave your excuses behind!
    Wesley Hamilton, Founder & Executive Director of Disabled But Not Really, shares his transformation story: from victim to victor.
    Gunshot wounds left him with a spinal cord injury and an unfamiliar life in a wheelchair. Depression and the feeling of hopelessness set it. But as a single father, he needed to change. He started with changing his mindset and says, "Fitness and nutrition soon entered the picture, and I became empowered."
    This led to the establishment of Disabled But Not Really (DBNR). DBNR works with people living with disability, the companies they may work for, and the communities in which they live. They provide inclusive training and support blended environments that work best for everyBODY!

    Check out their website to learn more!
    https://disabledbutnotreally.org

    Follow DBNR on Instagram @disabledbutnotreally
    Follow Wesley on Instagram @iamweshamilton

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    34 min
  • On A Mission
    Dec 23 2021

    This is a story of a vision coming to fruition. Caroline King, a student athlete and now Race Director at the age of 17, is on a mission to spread hope and light and empower the less fortunate young women of Dominican Republic. Years ago, she had a vision to create a 5k to raise awareness and funds for "New Hope Girls". Her love for fitness and desire to give back have come together in an inspiring and incredible way.

    RISE Fitness 5k Team
    https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/RaceGroup-1015417?raceId=112920

    Clink the link to learn more about the New Hope Girls organization
    https://newhopegirls.com/

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    19 min