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In strength training, the role of hands and feet is often underestimated, yet they serve as critical foundations for stability and strength. By learning to engage and position these extremities properly, we create a kinetic chain that supports the entire body. When our hands and feet are actively involved in stabilizing and generating force, we distribute tension more effectively, leading to greater overall strength and improved balance. This enhanced stability allows movements to become more fluid and efficient, reducing the risk of injury and maximizing the benefits of each exercise. Ultimately, the key to unlocking full-body strength lies in understanding how to harness the power of your hands and feet.
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In this enlightening episode, Megan the Trainer RD delves deep into the world of adaptogens, focusing specifically on ashwagandha, a popular herb known for its potential stress-relieving properties. You’ll discover the science behind how adaptogens work to help your body manage stress, boost mood, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.
Before you consider adding ashwagandha to your wellness routine, tune in as we break down everything you need to know—from potential benefits and side effects to how it might fit into your lifestyle. Whether you’re aiming to reduce stress, get better sleep, or simply support your health naturally, this episode provides a clear, science-backed guide to help you make an informed decision.
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In this episode, we dive into a conversation about body positivity and how the fitness industry has often missed the mark in supporting this crucial movement. Joined by Josh Henkin, creator of DVRT, we explore why gyms need to be more than just a place to “get fit.” It’s time for fitness spaces to become havens of acceptance, belonging, and encouragement—where people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities can pursue their unique health goals.
We’ll discuss the role of fitness professionals in creating environments where everyone feels empowered to make lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone seeking a welcoming space to start your wellness journey, this episode is for you. Tune in for inspiring insights on how we can all be a part of redefining health and fitness!
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I have one question for you: What's for dinner? If you’re like many of the clients I work with, just hearing that question makes you feel like the melting face emoji! But don’t worry—this episode is here to scoop you back up and put you back together. Join us as we chat with Megan, our expert registered dietitian, who will dive into why meal planning can be a game-changer for your health, stress levels, and even your wallet. Megan shares practical, actionable tips that you can start implementing today to make dinner time less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Tune in and let’s take the stress out of "what’s for dinner?" once and for all!
Check out Leslie Schilling's More Than a Menu at her website: https://schillingnutrition.com/newsletter/
Send Megan an email at to get a free template!
If you want more from Megan, get more HERE!
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Working in the field for four decades - hall of fame strength & conditioning coach, Al Vermeil, returns to the FLD podcast and shares more of his wisdom in the weight room, and in other aspects of sport and life. Tune in this week to hear about how strength was measured when Al was in high school and why he prefers experience over education.
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How many out there reach for bodybuilding exercises to build up the body? Makes sense, right?!?! We also like to think that functional training is more aimed towards improving mobility & stability and should be kept in the warm-ups & cool downs of the program. However, what if you were told that functional training can help build muscle along with all the other benefits of mobility & stability? Too good to be true? Tune in and listen to Josh Henkin, creator of DVRT and The Ultimate Sandbag, explain how this is possible!
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There is always that time in a workout where a decision needs to be made: Are we at that point where I need to move to the next level of an exercise? This exciting moment in your fitness journey comes with other questions, as well. For instance, should there be a change to the load in order to satisfy the more challenging level? What if you weren't as ready for that level as you thought you should be - do you go back to the previous level? Should you ever return to the beginning? These are all great questions and this week Cory is ready to provide the answers!
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Maybe it's misplaced optimism, but based on what we are seeing & hearing from younger fitness professionals, as well as, seasoned fitness professionals at the most recent Perform Better 3-Day Functional Training Summit in Chicago, IL it feels that there is a movement happening in the fitness industry not to destroy our personal training clients, but to hear them and see them and honor their wishes and needs while still giving them a tremendous gym experience and help them move towards their fitness goals and much more!
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In this episode you will discover the "whys" of what brought Allen to FLD over a year ago to help improve his health & well-being (even though he had been following us for years prior). He & Cory go in depth of his experiences in the gym and how his group training sessions are helping to make big improvements in his movement strength on and off the training floor all while making a significant impact with other important lifestyle changes on his invisible health!
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This week join Megan the Trainer RD in a very special nutrition take over episode! Our special guest is BethAnn Reas who is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Driftless Recovery Services here in La Crosse, WI! She's been in her position for 3 years and has training in Trauma Therapy, Women's Health, and Substance Use Disorders. She has experience working with teens, families, and adults. BethAnn believes in the importance of holistic wellness; caring for your mind, body, and spirit. She created and currently facilitates the Women's Mental Wellness group where Megan is a guest presenter. In addition to knowing each other professionally through their connection from the Women's Wellness group, Megan and BethAnn are close friends and were roommates during their four years at UW La Crosse.
These two powerhouses come together for an episode like no other! You'll learn a lot about where their professional spheres of mental health and nutrition intersect with topics such as self-care, stress management, food relationships, and emotional eating. Some of these topics can be heavy and difficult to navigate. The approach BethAnn and Megan have make these subjects easier to chew and swallow! ;) ;)
Learn more about Driftless Recovery and their services at their website here!
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With so many gyms out there that seem to provide the same "fitness as usual" training - how can one stand out? Well, FLD owner, Cory Cripe, struck gold when we stumbled upon this thing called DVRT over 10 years ago and that forever changed his path of direction in regards to how he looked at exercises, coaching, program design, and running a fitness business! Tune in this week to hear how just one little exercise tool made such an impact in his life and the lives of the clients he serves.
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This week the owner of Fitness Lying Down who never took a business class and "cheated" his way through Econ 101 is going to tell you how to own a successful gym and what it takes. Okay, not really...but Cory is ready to share what is the secret sauce to the growth & success of FLD these past 10 years and spoiler alert: it has absolutely nothing to do with him! We're hoping that this episode provides you with some exclusive insight, a few belly laughs, and ideas about how to treat other human beings. Enjoy!
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The episode you’ve been waiting for! This week’s nutrition take over with Megan The Trainer RD is all about weight management. The magic recipe for weight management is eat less, move more, skip breakfast, be in a calorie deficit, avoid carbs, and run until your legs fall off - or so you’ve been told! What’s the truth to these things? How do you successfully lose weight and keep it off? Can you work on these goals and still enjoy your life or are you limited to chicken, rice, and broccoli?
In this episode you’ll learn about some nutrition basics, mechanics of our metabolism like what speeds it up and slows it down, myths and the truth behind common weight loss approaches, and lastly you’ll hear about 5 action areas and leave with steps that you can do today to foster weight changes. If you like what you hear and think this might resonate with someone, pass it along or send us a message - we love hearing from listeners!
Set up a Blueprint session with Megan where you can calculate your estimated needs and build the structure for your meals!https://fitnesslyingdown.com/classes/Nutrition-Coaching
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With low back pain being the number one cause for disability worldwide and in no way slowing down, is there a place for fitness & exercise to help? This week we have the great privilege to hear from both Josh Henkin and Jessica Bento about ways fitness professionals can better understand and realize exactly what they're working with when a client struggling with chronic low back pain walks into their gym. Plus, we are excited to announce a Low Back Pain/Pelvic Control 6-Week Online Masterclass coming June 11th, 2024! Click on the link for more information and register to take part in this amazing opportunity!
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/product/low-back-pain-pelvic-control-6-week-online-masterclass/
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Many of us begin our fitness journey as enthusiasts and that path leads us to consider exercising as a hobby and/or a lifestyle change. However, how many of us (even the professionals) consider fitness as a calling - more than just some job to do until you find something else that will support you, but an actual career that you dedicate and sacrifice for to improve yourself and those you are responsible for training? In this week's episode, Cory explains what it takes to truly answer this unique calling of being a fitness professional and how it isn't for everyone!
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So what happens when you have such an amazing training system that supports clients' fitness goals when they're working with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, etc and you then have fitness clients that want to push the proverbial envelope and go beast mode in your gym? Do you have enough tools in your fitness toolbox to effectively train all intelligently? In this episode, Cory shares the secrets to our training sauce at Fitness Lying Down!
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Here is the one million dollar question: are fitness professionals actually trying to help their clients, or are they trying to help themselves? With the large influence of social media, it can be easy to be tempted to offer fitness & exercise advice for audience engagement and social media net worth, rather than being concerned about those heeding that advice. There is quite the responsibility for the personal trainer to take care of the whole person and not just the physical parts that are brought to the gym! We are excited to bring back a good friend of the podcast, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag creator & CEO, Josh Henkin, to discuss how the fitness pro can remove the guesswork from program design and provide a more positive, corrective experience for the fitness client! A definite "must listen" for the fitness coaches and clients!
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We have come a long way in the fitness industry as professionals, however we still fall short of the mark and can do so much better to support and nurture our leaders in the fitness world, as well as, the clients whom we serve. This week Cory spills some fitness tea on the effects from the scars of the past that continue to hinder our present, but can still be corrected to allow for a bright fitness future!
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In this nutrition take over episode, join Megan the Trainer, RD as she talks about topics that impact essentially half of earth’s population - menopause and hormones. The things discussed here you won’t find in school health classes. In all honesty, you probably won’t find this information unless you do extensive digging and researching because it isn’t talked about! In this episode, we go there! Megan has done a lot of digging and is about to drop tons of insight nuggets right into your lap!
Do you really know what happens during a menstrual cycle? Did you know that this cycle impacts training sessions and weight regulation? Did you know estrogen is connected to more than just reproduction regulation - heart health, bone density, and motivation? Do you know how to help your body regulate hormones so you can feel at your best? If you don’t know how to answer these questions now, you will by the end of this episode!
Tune in to hear how you can get your hands on Megan’s FREE hormone guide that summarizes the information in this episode and MORE!Books:
Women’s Guide to Hormonal Harmony by Lacey Dunn Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni WeschlerInstagram Accounts
@drjolenebrighten @fertilityfriday @ttcdietitian @the.hormone.dietitian @the.funktional.nutritionistMegan's E-Mail address: [email protected]
Other podcasts: The Funktional Nutritionist Erin Holt
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Functional strength training is something we really drive home when we are discussing everyday "real" people and their fitness. However, can this type of training benefit competitive athletes participating in their given sports? Listen to 2017 NSPA Coach of the Year, Matt Durant, talk about how he incorporates DVRT and the Myofascial Integrated Movement system into his athlete's programs at the University of La Verne in California for the improved performance, injury prevention, and to make them feel better as human beings! Great podcast episode with an amazing guest!
- Visa fler