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Mar 17, 2023
Ep. 53 Erin K. O'Loughlin - Behavior change, body image, and better coaching
Erin is a researcher, naturopath, personal trainer, and health coach with a PhD in physical activity motivation. Today, we're discussing body image in the fitness and nutrition space, and about the research that she has conducted and some interesting studies she has coming out soon.
Big thanks to Erin for coming on our show! You can check out her Instagram @eko.coaching or her website.
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Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Mar 3, 2023
Ep. 52 Josh Smith - The Role of Discipline in Nutrition and Fitness
Josh is a Sports Nutritionist, mentor, and the founder of Fortitude Nutrition Coaching. In this episode, we're talking about the role that discipline plays in nutrition and fitness.
Big thanks to Josh for coming on the show! You can check out his Instagram @hero.nutrition.mentoring or his website heronutritionmentoring.com.
Thanks for watching, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Feb 17, 2023
Ep. 51 Dr. Jonathan Mike - Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice for Fitness Professionals
Dr. Mike has a PhD in Exercise and Sport Science, and he's a sports performance coach, professor, and author.
Big thanks to Dr. Mike for coming on our show! You can check out his Instagram @drjmike or his website drjmike.com.
Thanks for watching, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Feb 3, 2023
Ep. 50 Maya Robinson - Building a more inclusive, diverse, and productive view of health
Maya is a disordered eating and body image coach, and a registered nutritional therapist. She's trained in motivational interviewing, self determination theory, rational emotive behavior therapy, and acceptance & commitment therapy. Her own personal experience is a driving factor for why she's championing for diversity and inclusivity in the health and fitness space.
Big thanks to Maya for coming on our show! You can check out her Instagram @acryforhealth or her website acryforhealth.co.uk.
Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Jan 20, 2023
Ep. 49 Mackenzie Baker - How we can make the fitness and nutrition space less dysfunctional
Mackenzie is an Australian sports nutritionist with Fortitude Nutrition Coaching and a personal trainer. He's at the tail end of earning his Masters degree in Sport and Exercise Nutrition. He's also the host of the Macabolic Podcast.
Big thanks to Mackenzie for coming on the show! You can check out his Instagram @mackenziebaker_ or his website macabolic.com.au.
Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Jan 6, 2023
Ep. 48 James Walsham - A Larger Role for Fitness Pros?
James is a registered sports nutritionist and personal trainer, he has a Bachelor's of Health Science degree and a Graduate diploma in Sports and Exercise, & he's the host of the Health Science Explained podcast.
Big thanks to James for coming on our show! You can check out his website thehypertrophyhub.com or his Instagram @james_walsham.
Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Dec 2, 2022
Ep. 47 Korey Van Wyk - What Fitness Pros Should Know About Supplements
Korey is an educator, sports performance coach, and acquisitions editor for Human Kinetics. He's also formerly a Professor of Kinesiology and collegiate strength coach.
Big thanks to Korey for coming on our show! You can check out koreyvanwyk.com or his Instagram @korey.vanwyk.
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Nov 18, 2022
Ep. 46 Dr. Eric Helms - Predicting the Future of the Fitness Industry
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We are so excited to have Dr. Eric Helms back on the podcast!
You probably already know Eric, so you know this is going to be a monster episode. We are doing our best to predict the future of the industry and chart a path for professionals looking to best serve their clients.
Big thanks to Eric for coming on our show! We highly recommend you check out Iron Culture that he hosts with Omar Isuf, his books The Muscle and Strength Pyramids, and his coaching super squad 3D Muscle Journey.
Thanks for listening, and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Nov 4, 2022
Ep. 45 Ruby Cherie - What Holds Women Back from Their Fitness Goals
Ruby is a coach and Health, Metabolic, and Performance Nutritionist.
Big thanks to Ruby for coming on our show! Be sure to check our her Instagram and YouTube @Ruby Cherie @transformxruby
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up for our newsletter updates. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net to set up your membership!
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Oct 31, 2022
[Bonus Episode!] Preparing for the Holiday Season - with Meagan and Patrick Ryan
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How you can succeed with your nutrition, fitness, and mindset through the holidays.
Instead of being a restorative and relaxing time, the holidays can often be a major source of stress, and friction for those seeking health & fitness related goals. To help make sure this year is as painless as possible, I talked with @patrick_ryanfit and @mryan_nutrition about how they help people create realistic and effective strategies around nutrition and fitness.
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Oct 21, 2022
Ep. 44 Daniel DeBrocke - Developing Effective Behavior Change Interventions
Daniel DeBrocke is the director of education at Kabuki Strength, the host of the Stacked Strength Podcast, Powerlifting National Champion, and strength coach.
Big thanks to Daniel for coming on our podcast! Be sure to check out his Instagram and YouTube channel @Daniel DeBrocke , the Stacked Strength Podcast. and kabukistrength.net
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up for our newsletter updates. If…
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Oct 7, 2022
Ep. 43 Dianne Bailey - Tai Chi and the Benefit of Mastering Movement
Dianne Bailey is an author, certified Tai Chi instructor, 4th degree black belt, functional aging specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Big thanks to Dianne for coming on our show! Be sure to check out her website taichisystem.com & her YouTube channel Open the Door to Tai Chi.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up for our newsletter updates. If you haven't signed up already, go…
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Sep 23, 2022
Ep. 42 Patrick Ryan - Bringing Focus to Your Fitness
Patrick is a personal trainer, Precision Nutrition level 2 certified, and the owner of Aware Online Coaching.
Big thanks to Ryan for coming on our show! Check out his website aware.training and his Instagram @patrick_ryanfit.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up for our newsletter updates. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net to set up your membership!
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Sep 9, 2022
Ep. 41 Alex Cartmill - The Future of Fitness Professionals
Alex is currently the General Manager of Fitness Mentors, and a freelance small business advisor in the fitness space. He's also the former head of product at the Personal Trainer Development Center and a co-developer of the Online Trainer Academy.
Big thanks to Alex for coming on our show! Check out his website alexcartmill.com and his Instagram @alexcartmill.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up f…
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Aug 26, 2022
Ep. 40 Gabriel Lafontaine - Is your alpha mentality holding you back?
Gabriel is a personal trainer, Precision Nutrition level 1 coach, and the founder of Bien Nourri.
Big thanks to Gabriel for ocming on our show! Be sure to check out bien-nourri.ca or his Instagram @gabriel.lafontainechicha.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities to do so in the future, so make sure you're signed up for our newsletter updates. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net to set up your membership!
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Aug 12, 2022
Ep. 39 Leslie Bonci - Nutrition in the Real World
Leslie is a registered dietitian and the owner of Active Eating Advice, a nutrition consulting company where her clients include the National Dairy Council and Gatorade. She's a nutrition consultant for the Kansas City Chiefs, Carnegie Mellon University Athletics, and the Pittsburg Valley Theatre.
Big thanks to Leslie for coming on our show! Be sure to check out her website activeeatingadvice.com or her Instagram @boncilj.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opport…
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Jul 29, 2022
Ep. 38 Dr. Cody Sipe - Personal Training for Seniors (How to do it right!)
Cody is one of the founders of Functional Aging Institute, along with Dr. Dan Ritchie who we interviewed in a previous episode. Cody has 20 years of experience as a personal trainer, fitness instructor, program director, exercise physiologist, and club owner, and he's currently an Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Research in the physical therapy program at Harding University.
Big thanks to Dr. Sipe for coming on our show! Be sure to check out functionalaginginstitute.com or @faieducation on Instagram.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on…
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Jul 26, 2022
[Bonus Episode] Why You Should Count Steps - Conversation with Dean Guedo
In this extra episode of the LVL podcast, Josh and Dean Guedo have a conversation about why you should probably be counting your steps, the benefit of walking vs. running, and much more!
Big thanks to Dean for coming on the show! You can find him on Instagram at @walk.more.king or at www.compoundperformance.com.
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Jul 15, 2022
Ep. 37 Katie Prendergast - How to train for the outdoors
Today we are joined by Katie Prendergast! Katie is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach. In this episode, her and Josh nerd out over training for the outdoors, including compound lifts, strength training, and training for balance.
Big thanks to Katie for coming on our show! You can check out her website kpxfitness.com or her Instagram @kpxfitness.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities…
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Jul 1, 2022
Ep. 36 Connie Diekman - How to communicate effectively about nutrition
Today Josh is interviewing Connie Diekman. Connie is a registered dietitian who has spent close to 30 years working in media to help educate the public on food and nutrition. She has appeared on The Oprah Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, and CNN. She was also the director of University Nutrition at Washington University in St. Louis and she has consulted with food companies, government agencies, and physician's offices.
Big thanks to Connie for coming on our show! For more information on her services, you can check out her website cbdiekman.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for tra…
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Jun 17, 2022
Ep. 35 Andy Chan - How can we apply ancient concepts to movement and training in the modern world?
Today Josh is interviewing Andy Chan. Andy has recently co-authored the book Dynamic Balance - Integrating Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine into Strength and Conditioning. He's also a trainer, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and he has his Masters in Exercise Science.
Big thanks to Andy for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @tszchiuandy, or check out his book Dynamic Balance.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some of you have already signed up on the waitlist for our verified membership, and if you haven't there will be plenty of opportunities t…
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Jun 3, 2022
Ep. 34 Dr. Dan Ritchie - The Underserved Population in the Fitness Space and How to Age Functionally
Today we are interviewing Dr. Dan Ritchie! Dan is the co-founder and president of Functional Aging Institute. FAI is focused on providing fitness professionals with techniques and strategies for training older adults. Dan has completed his Masters in Health and Physical Education as well as his PhD in Kinesiology with a minor in Gerontology. He's also a trainer and gym owner.
Big thanks to Dr. Dan for coming on our show! You can follow Functional Aging Institute on Instagram @faieducation or check out their website functionalaginginstitute.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers. Some…
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May 20, 2022
Ep. 33 Rachel Pendakur: Behavior Change, Strength Training, & Changing Unhelpful Narratives
Today Josh is interviewing Rachel Pendakur. Rachel is the head of coaching at ELT Method. ELT stands for 'Eat. Lift. Thrive.' They are a company led by Sohee Lee that is doing some amazing stuff in the fitness space. Rachel is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a GGS Certified Pre and Post-Natal Coach. She has a BA in psychology and is currently working towards an MA in Psychological Science, so this episode is focused on behavior change as it relates to health and fitness.
Big thanks to Rachel for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @rpendakur or check out her coaching @eltmethod. If you're working towards improving your health as far as fitness and nutrition go and you feel like you could use some outside help, we HIGHLY recommend looking into ELT Method. It's all offered online, and they have a unique, comprehensive approach that looks at a the whole person through a supportive lens, and they have the experience to back it up!
For those of yo…
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May 6, 2022
Ep. 32 Dr. Christopher Swart - Lifting and Longevity in the Fitness Space
In this episode, we are interviewing Dr. Christopher Swart. Chris is an assistant professor of Exercise Science at American International College, and he has his PhD in Exercise Physiology where he also taught. He's a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and he has worked with several D1 athletic programs as well as athletes ranging from youths to professionals. He really has a knack for breaking down complex fitness information for those of us that don't want to dig into all the science research.
Big thanks to Dr. Swart for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @doctor.swart.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our…
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Apr 21, 2022
Ep. 31 Brendan Fox - Creating Pain-Free and Fully Functional Clients
Brendan is a kinesiologist and fitness trainer, as well as the head of education at Exercise Therapy Association, which is an organization focused on teaching professionals how to get their clients functional and moving pain free. He is a wealth of information and has some incredible insights on aspects of the industry many pros have avoided in the past, like mobility and mindset.
Big thanks to Brendan for coming on the show! You can follow him on Instagram @exercisetherapy.association or check out the exercisetherapyassociation.com website.
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Apr 8, 2022
Ep. 30 Janell Saville - Exploring Alternative Roles in the Health and Fitness Space
Today Josh is interviewing Janell Saville. Janell is a certified health and wellness coach, & part of the Comprehensive Coaching community. She does all of this while still maintaining her corporate job! In this episode they are talking about finding your unique role in the health and nutrition space, ways for people who work outside of the industry to positively influence the people around them, and how to gain the confidence and knowledge to do so.
Big thanks to Janell for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @sensibly_well or check out her website sensiblywell.org.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro opti…
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Mar 25, 2022
Ep. 29 Steve Hall: Bodybuilding, Influencers, and Overcoming Adversity
Today Josh is interviewing Steve Hall! Steve is a champion natural bodybuilder, online coach, and the founder of Revive Stronger. He's also one of the hosts of the Revive Stronger Podcast, which is an evidence based podcast focused on training, nutrition, and bodybuilding.
Big thanks to Steve for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @revivestronger or check out revivestronger.com. If you're a bodybuilder or interested in bodybuilding and you haven't listened to the Revive Stronger Podcast, we definitely recommend checking it out!
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers, and o…
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Mar 11, 2022
Ep. 28 Simon Evans - Working with the Elderly Population
Today we are interviewing Simon Evans. Simon is a trainer and movement teacher focused on the elderly population. You can really hear how rewarding working with seniors can be when he talks about his work.
Big thanks to Simon for coming on the show! You can follow him on Instagram @shamastrength or check out his website shamastrength.com/.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers, and our verified pro membership will be available early next year. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net to set up your membership!
Thanks for listening! If you have a second, we would love it if y…
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Feb 25, 2022
Ep. 27 Luke Tulloch: Breaking down fitness science and actually applying it
Today Josh is interviewing Luke Tulloch. Luke is a personal trainer and podcaster, with a focus on breaking down evidence based fitness in a way that's easy to understand. He has been working with clients since 2008, and like many other professionals we have talked to, his approach has changed quite a bit over the course of his career.
For those of you that are familiar with Luke, you know he has a wealth of information to share and this episode is no exception.
Big thanks to Luke for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @_luketulloch, check out The Luke Tulloch Podcast, or visit his website for coaching information.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our traine…
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Feb 11, 2022
Ep. 26 Dean Guedo - Walking and High Flux Diets
Today, Josh is interviewing Dean Guedo. Dean is a trainer and nutrition coach, and one of the guys behind Compound Performance's new nutrition mentorship.
If you follow Dean, you can probably guess that in this episode, we are talking about walking and high flux diets, AKA eating more and moving more.
Big thanks to Dean for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @walk.more.king, or check out the Compound Performance Nutrition Mentorship at compoundperformance.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers, and our verified pro membership will be available early next year. If you…
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Jan 28, 2022
Ep. 25 Brittany Kohnke - Showing What's Possible by Eliminating the Impossible
Brittany is a personal trainer and strength coach, and she started off her fitness career as a PE teacher. In this episode, they talk about bodybuilding and strength training, especially for women, the evolution of her fitness career, and how her approach to working with people has changed over time.
Big thanks to Brittany for coming on our show! You can follow her on Instagram @brittany_kohnke, or check out her website brittanykohnketraining.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers, and our verified pro membership will be available early next year. If you haven't signed up already, go…
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Jan 14, 2022
Ep. 24 - Tarah Romano - Nutrition and Fueling for Endurance Training and Competition
Today, Josh is interviewing Tarah Romano. Tarah is a certified nutritionist and personal trainer, specializing in endurance athletes.
In this episode, they are talking about the passion for endurance sports, making sure you and your clients are in it for the right reasons, and the nutrition behind fueling for training and competition.
Big thanks to Tarah for coming on our show! You can follow her on Instagram @radlifetarah.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now available for trainers, and our verified pro membership will be available early next year. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net to set…
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Dec 31, 2021
Ep. 23 Dr. Krystle Zuniga - The importance of nutrition & fitness for cancer patients and survivors
Today Josh is interviewing Dr. Krystle Zuniga. Dr. Z is a registered dietitian and has a PhD in Nutritional Sciences. She has over 13 years of experience working in the complex field of nutrition and cancer. Her focus is on developing individualized nutrition care plans for cancer patients and survivors.
Dr. Zuniga is at the forefront of a unique and emerging niche in the healthcare space. This isn't a topic that we hear about much, and it's clear that this population is underserved in many ways, so we are grateful to have someone like Dr. Z on the show to be able to share her information. We have learned so much about how fitness and nutrition can impact treatment and recovery.
Big thanks to Dr. Z for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @real.nutrition.science and @cancernutritionhq.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are…
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Dec 17, 2021
Ep. 22 - Interview with Justin Andrews: Growing as a Fitness Professional
Today, Josh is interviewing Justin Andrews. Many of you probably already know Justin as one of the hosts of the Mind Pump podcast, and for his long background in personal training. The Mind Pump guys have been hugely influential in the industry, and for Josh especially, so we are excited to get to share this interview with you.
Big thanks to Justin for coming on the show! You can follow him on Instagram @mindpumpjustin. We highly recommend checking out the Mind Pump Podcast if you've never listened before. You can also visit mindpumpmedia.com, or their YouTube channel.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, where you'll get access to our trainer directory and other resources. Our basic pro option is now avai…
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Dec 3, 2021
Ep. 21: Kate Wall - Weight management, common obstacles people face, and weight stigma
Today, Josh is interviewing Kate Wall. Kate became a nutritionist after spending 13 years in nursing. She has also been working with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro and Shannon Beer over at Comprehensive Coaching. In this episode, we discuss the differences between dietitians and nutritionists in the US and the UK, the approach to weight management in the UK, weight stigma, and some common obstacles she sees clients encounter. She is clearly a coach that really cares about her clients and their overall wellbeing, and I think the information she gives in this episode has the potential to help a lot of people.
Big thanks to Kate for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @katewallnutrition. You can also visit her website katewallnutrition.co.uk.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have account…
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Nov 19, 2021
Ep. #20: Astrid Naranjo: Finding your reason for dieting, focusing on mind set, and long term results when it comes to weight loss
Today Josh is interviewing Astrid Naranjo. Astrid is a clinical Registered Dietitian and a nutrition coach for Team Biolayne. If you've seen any of her content, you probably already know what we are talking about today - squashing nutrition myths and misconceptions, which is something that Astrid does better than almost anyone. We cover a lot in this episode, including how to find your reason for dieting, what "anti diet" means to her, how to adjust your mindset in order to set yourself up for success, and focusing on the long term.
Big thanks to Astrid for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @antidiet_dietitian. You can also visit her website astrid-dietitian.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are a…
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Nov 5, 2021
Ep. #19: Milos Rankovic - Gaining awareness around your habits and being an effective coach
Today Josh is interviewing Milos Rankovic. Milos is a personal trainer and the owner of Results Fitness out of Dubai. He has a background working with athletes and the general population, and now he is focused on helping people live a healthy lifestyle that doesn't completely disrupt their life. You can tell that Milos has a passion for helping people and he works very hard to give his clients the support that they need.
In this episode, Milos and Josh talk about the steps he takes when working with new clients, how to gain a better awareness around what you eat and why you're eating it, and what being an effective coach is all about.
Big thanks to Milos for coming on the show! You can follow him on Instagram @milos_nutrition_coaching or visit his website resultsfitnessonline.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the rig…
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Oct 22, 2021
Ep. #18: Laurin Conlin: Physique sports and balancing competitive success & long-term health
Today Josh is interviewing Laurin Conlin - physique coach, owner of LoCo Fit, and IFBB Bikini Pro. She has a masters degree in exercise science, and just had some research published from when she was working in Bill Campbell's lab at the University of South Florida. This episode we talk all about balancing competitive success and long-term health (for competitors and non-competitors alike). Laurin is full of great information, so if you're a coach, especially if you work with female physique athletes, this is the episode for you.
Big thanks to Laurin for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @laurinconlin and @teamlocofit. Also, be sure to check our her podcast Team LocoFit Round Table!
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. C…
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Oct 8, 2021
Ep. #17: Gar Benn - Becoming a better coach & the direction the fitness industry is (hopefully) headed
Today we are interviewing Gar Benn, coach, owner of CityGym Limerick, and head of coaching at Sigma Nutrition. He's also one of the people behind the European Powerlifting Conference. Gar is an absolute wealth of information that stems from his deeply rooted passion for fitness and helping people.
This episode is all about how his approach to working with everyday people and athletes has changed over time, powerlifting in Ireland, and he gives us some insight into how we can all improve as trainers.
Big thanks to Gar for coming on the show! You can follow him on Instagram @gar_benn, or visit the website citygymlk.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified personal trainers. We want to help create a space where clients are able to find the right trainer for them. We have accounts for both clients and fitness professionals. Client accounts are always free, and we have 2 membership levels for pros. If you ha…
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Sep 24, 2021
Ep. #16: Dr. Irene Luc: Chronic pain & taking a comprehensive approach with treatment
Today we are interviewing Dr. Irene Luc, a Certified Therapeutic Pain Specialist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Orthopedic Clinical Specialist. She has a practice, called Mind Door, here in the Tri Cities, Washington. Her education also includes applied neuroscience & brain health, and anxiety rehabilitation.
In this episode, we start to pull the curtain back on a problem that is unfortunately pretty widespread and is still misunderstood by many practitioners: chronic pain. Irene has an incredibly unique background in both education and practice that allows her to take a more comprehensive approach to helping people in this position. We learned so much from this episode, but we really just touched the tip of the iceberg with what we covered, so we are definitely going to ask Irene to join us again to answer more of our questions!
Big thanks to Dr. Irene for coming on the show! You can follow her on Instagram @irene.mind.door or you can visit her website mind-door.com.
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Sep 9, 2021
Ep. #15: Steven Davis: Individualizing training, functional anatomy, and self education
Today, Josh is interviewing Steven Davis, personal trainer & owner of Davis Fitness Method, his studio gym in Seattle where he trains clients. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, ranging from the importance of recognizing your clients are human beings (not robots), to how understanding functional anatomy and other training principles can allow you to better individualize training for yourself and the people you work with. We also talk about his roots in fitness, how he has evolved as a trainer, and how reading, self education, and mentorship can have a huge impact on the path you take.
Big thanks to Steven for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @the_mister_davis, or you can follow his gym @davisfitnessmethod. He puts out great tips for training, exercise, execution, and more!
This episode is part of our professional spotlight series, where we are dedicating some episodes to pros that are adding value and trying to make a difference, by focusing on the topics th…
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Aug 27, 2021
Ep. #14: Claudia Lotti and Emily Ledford - Personal Trainers for Women Over 40
Today we're interviewing Claudia Lotti and Emily Ledford. Claudia and Emily are both personal trainers focused on women over 40. We discuss myths and misconceptions around menopause, body composition changes during this time, as well as some common mistakes they see women make, and one of our favorite topics, the importance of building muscle. Of course, we also discuss how the industry can improve!
Big thanks to Emily and Claudia for coming on the show! You can follow them on Instagram @emilyledfordfit_nutrition and @claudialotti.co.
This episode is part of our professional spotlight series, where we are dedicated some episodes to pros that are adding value and trying to make a difference, by focusing on the topics that they are passionate about and the information they want to put out there.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified health and fitness professionals. We want to help create a space where clie…
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Aug 13, 2021
Ep. #13: Drew Caudill - Mobility Specialist & Strength Coach
Today Josh is interviewing Drew Caudill. Drew is a mobility coach and strength specialist based in Concord, New Hampshire. He is also the owner of Paradigm Performance and he brings a ton of personal experience and his drive for self education to his training approach.
We talk about his origins in fitness, why he's so focused on sharing the truth instead of feeding into misinformation, and of course our favorite topic - how the training industry can improve (which he answered with a lot of enthusiasm!)
Big thanks to Drew for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @drew.caudill. He's got some great original fitness memes on there, so definitely go check him out. You can also visit his website paradigmperformancecpt.com.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified health and fitness professionals. We want to help create a space where clients and patients are able to find the right professional for th…
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Jul 30, 2021
Ep. #12: Nina Oljaca, APD: Fostering a productive mindset and positive body image with clients, & how the dietitian industry can improve
Today we are interviewing Nina Oljaca! Nina is a dietitian as well as a nutrition, body image, and mindset coach based out of Perth, Australia. We discuss red flags to look out for when working with clients, fostering a productive mindset, the truth about non-compliance, and potentially harmful practices in the industry. We also touch on her opinion of how the dietitian industry can improve.
Big thanks to Nina for coming on our show! You can follow her on Instagram @nutritionparlour. She offers online coaching as well as in person services in Perth, all the details are available on her Instagram.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified health and fitness professionals. We want to help create a space where clients and patients are able to find the right professional for them. If you haven't signed up already, go to LVLHealth.net and set up your membership.
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Jul 15, 2021
Ep. #11: Brad Watts, R.D. - Nutrition myths, who is qualified to give nutrition advice, & creating an individualized approach
Today we are interviewing Brad Watts, a registered dietitian that has a talent for cutting through the bullshit and explaining what actually matters when it comes to nutrition.
In this episode we talk about some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding nutrition, who is actually qualified to give nutrition advice, how incredibly individualized your approach may be, and how the dietitian profession can improve overall.
Big thanks to Brad for ocming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @nutritioncollective_rd. His content is information and funny, so go check him out!
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified health and fitness professionals. We want to help create a space where clients and patients are ablet o find the right professional for them. If you haven't signed up already, head over to LVLHealth.net and set up your membership. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the episode!
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Jul 2, 2021
Ep. #10: Dr. Eric Helms: How personal trainers can improve, the realities of changing body composition, and reducing harm in physique sports
Today we are excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Eric Helms! Dr. Helms has a PhD in Strength and Conditioning, a Master's in both Exercise Science and Sports Nutrition, and a Bachelor's in Fitness and Wellness. He's a research fellow for AUT at the Sports Performance Research Institute in New Zealand. He's been a trainer since the early 2000s and earned his pro status as a natural bodybuilder in 2011. He's one of the founders of 3D Muscle Journey, who are the OGs of the natural bodybuilding space. Basically, he's super strong and super smart.
In this episode, we talk about what is required and realistic at all levels of fitness, how to reduce the potential for harm that's inherent in physique sports, and how the personal training industry can improve - his answer to that might resonate with a lot of you trainers out there.
Big thanks to Dr. Helms for coming on our show! You can follow him on Instagram @helms3dmj or check out the website 3dmusclejourney.com.
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Jun 17, 2021
Ep. #9: Shannon Beer: Body image, coaching, using a comprehensive approach to fitness, nutrition, and goal setting
Today we are joined by Shannon Beer, health coach, mentor, and 1/2 of the Comprehensive Coaching team (along with Dr. Fundaro, who we interviewed in a previous episode). Josh and Shannon discuss the nuanced and inescapable topic of body image - what it is and how social media and the fitness industry have impacted the way we think about ourselves. She gives us some informative practical advice for both professionals and everyday people that want to improve their health, potentially change the way they look (or not), while building their self image and relationship with food and exercise.
Big thanks to Shannon for coming on on podcast! You can find her on Instagram or on her website www.shannonlbeer.com/.
For those of you that don't already know, our website LVL Health is a directory, community, and network of qualified health and fitness professionals. We want to help create a space where clients and patients are able to find the right professional for them. If you haven't signed up…
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Jun 4, 2021
Ep. #8: Jessika Ramie: Developing Your Coaching Technique, Setting a New Standard, and Finding the Full Benefits of Exercise
In this episode of the LVL Health podcast, we are joined by Jessica Ramie. She is a Nutrition Coach, Personal Trainer, and owner of her own company FYTE (Find Yourself Through Exercise).
Jessika has a unique background in recreational therapeutics that has influenced how she works with clients. She is also involved in the Comprehensive Coaching Community which you have heard us talk about in our conversation with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro. Jessika shares with us some of her amazing perspectives on exercise, health, and wellbeing.
Huge thanks to Jessika for coming on the show! You guys can find her on instagram @fyte_with_jessika, or at her website fyte.co.
If you haven't already, go set up your membership at www.lvlhealth.net . We have memberships for health & fitness professionals as well as clients and patients. We hope you enjoy the episode!
https://fyte.co/
https://www.instagram.com/fyte_with_jessikaramie/
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May 27, 2021
Ep. #7: Mike & Lisa Kromer: Lifting, nutrition, and longevity in strength sports
In this episode, Josh interviews Mike and Lisa Kromer. They are a strongman/strongwoman powerhouse couple that has been married for 22 years. They have both won several championships in Strongman and Lisa just finished up taking 1st place in the Wellness category at the Emerald Cup. They have both been competing in Strongman and powerlifting events since the 90s, and it seems they have been consistently getting stronger since then.
In today's episode they both share some wisdom and talk about how they have achieved such longevity in strength sports. They talk about their favorite lifts, major turning points in their career, and our favorite topic: how the fitness industry can improve! We want to give a huge thanks to Mike and Lisa for coming on our show, and a huge thanks to all of our listeners. If you haven't already, go set up your membership on LVLHealth.net. We have memberships for heath and fitness professionals, as well as clients and patients. We hope you enjoy the episode!
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May 20, 2021
Ep. #6: Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro: Comprehensive Coaching & how our industries can improve.
In this episode of the LVL Health podcast, we talk with Dr. Gabrielle Fundaro about how her coaching has evolved over time, how to improve your results with clients through a more comprehensive approach, motivational interviewing, and where health & fitness industries can improve overall.
We have been lucky enough to work with Dr. Fundaro on building LVL Health and we look forward to having many more talks with her in the future! Go give her a follow on instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/vitaminphd/ ), or read some of her amazing content at https://www.vitaminphdnutrition.com/.
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Apr 24, 2021
Ep. #5: Pelvic Floor with Dr. Christina Rankin
Dr. Christina Rankin is a Doctor of Physical Therapy located in Kennewick, Washington. In this interview we talk about the pelvic floor, what her pelvic floor physical therapy approach looks like, breathing while lifting weights, pooping, and much more.
https://therapy-solutions.us/
https://www.lvlhealth.net/verifiedpro/chrissyrankindpt
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Apr 22, 2021
Episode #4: All About LVL
In this episode, Hayley and Josh talk about the motivation and mission behind LVL, our own backgrounds in health & fitness, and where we want our company to go!
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Apr 2, 2021
Episode #2: Carbs
Some people love them. Some people hate them. But carbs aren't really all that exciting when it comes down to it. Learn some facts about this era's most hated macronutrient.
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Mar 19, 2021
Episode #1 Dietary Fat
In this episode we have a discussion about what fat really is, what it isn't, and its place in a sensible diet.
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Mar 3, 2021
Episode #3: Protein
In this episode, we cover protein. What it is, what its good for, why you should care about getting enough (even if you aren't a bodybuilder), and more!
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