Monthly Archives: January 2017

Podcast: Montour Trail Council- Bill Orr



Bill Orr has a long history as a volunteer for the Montour Trail Council.  He grew up in Blairsville, PA, approximately 45 miles east of Pittsburgh.  He graduated from IUP (Indiana University of Pennsylvania) with a degree in Accounting.  Bill works at FedEx Ground as an analyst and resides in Oakdale.  Bill is also a personal trainer and group exercise instructor at the Western Area YMCA in Moon Township.  As an avid runner and cyclist, he competes in duathlon races (run-bike-run), where he is a nationally-ranked athlete in the top 20 percent.  He also enjoys running in neighborhood 5K races.

In addition to his work with the Montour Trail Council, Bill has volunteered for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Rebuild Pittsburgh, and Junior Achievement.

Show Notes:
Bill Orr and the Montour Trail Council, contact info:


www.montourtrail.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/43518292159/

Twitter: @montourtrail

Bill Orr: www.endura-fitness.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/endurafitness

Twitter: @endurafitness

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Western Area YMCA, Moon Township
www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org

The Ghost Town Trail, Indiana and Cambria Counties, PA
www.indianacountyparks.org/trails/ghosttown_trail.aspx

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks)

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org


Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks 2017- Week 4



Three times a week Movement tips and lifestyle hacks on our YouTube channel: YouTube
This week we look at tips and hacks for working at home as well as ideas for trying out a standing workstation.  All part of our plan to help you battle the “Slump Monster”.

The videos for this week (click on title to view):
1) Sit and Breathe…for Your Posture
2) Battling the “Shrug Monster” in the Posture War – Part 1
3) The Beer Can Squeeze – a Pittsburgh Posture Hack


Podcast: Wolfpack Boxing- Jeff Mucci



Jeff Mucci is owner of and head trainer at Wolfpack Boxing Club. Jeff has been involved in amateur boxing and martial arts since 1990 including studying Muay Tai, Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do and USA Boxing in State College, PA. Coach Jeff has been with Wolfpack Boxing Club as a coach since 2009 and took over ownership in 2012. Coach Jeff has committed himself to the betterment of his students through the art/science of boxing. Coach is a former Regional Golden Gloves champion (undefeated) and still spars with his students regularly.

Coach Jeff’s approach to coaching is very hands-on, analytical, and comprehensive (no trendy boxing training gimmicks here!).  His ability to tailor his coaching methods to his students as well his keen attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate have enabled Coach to produce 8 Golden Gloves champions, 2 Silver Gloves Champions and 3 Master’s Division World Champion (Ringside Masters Tournament, Sonny’s International Master’s Tourney and Gleason’s Master’s World Championship) in the past 3 years alone.  Wolfpack Boxing Club’s focus is solely on Amateur boxing and teaching the “Sweet Science” to all skill levels (beginner to competition). We are not a competition-focused club (3% of our members compete).

Coach Jeff is not only an experienced boxer, Certified Rock Steady Boxing Instructor and Level 2 USA Boxing certified coach, but he also holds a Masters degree in business (MBA). Coach Jeff is also a strong supporter of the Wounded Warrior Project.  Favorite fighters: Speed: Manny Pacquiao, Power: Mike Tyson, Defense: James Toney/Pernell Whitaker.

Show Notes:
Jeff Mucci, Owner, Wolfpack Boxing Club, Carnegie, PA, contact info:
Email: info@wolfpackboxing.com

www.wolfpackboxing.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WolfpackBoxingClub

Instagram: @wolfpackboxingclub

Location: 1000 Gregg St. (at the end of Hammond St.), Carnegie, PA 15106
Telephone: 412-335-2419

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Rock Steady Boxing, Fighting Back Against Parkinson’s Disease
https://rocksteadyboxing.org

Wounded Warrior Project
https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks)

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

 


Movement Tips & Lifestyle Hacks 2017- Week 3



Three times a week Movement tips and lifestyle hacks on our YouTube channel: YouTube
This week we look at tips and hacks for working at home as well as ideas for trying out a standing workstation.  All part of our plan to help you battle the “Slump Monster”.

Week 1 videos:
1) Sitting at the Bar– an at home posture hack
2) Beginner’s Guide to Standing
3) Dynamic Standing – Posture Hacks for Standing Desks


Podcast: BaM Choreography, 
Brianna Pato & Meghan Greenwood



BaM Choreography, LLC is a team of two sisters, Brianna Pato and Meghan Greenwood, who are based out of Pittsburgh, PA. BaM strives to provide high quality dance routines and energizing fitness classes in multiple styles for a variety of venues, including but not limited to: Competition Teams, Schools, Gyms, Studios, Family Centers, Theater Performances, Events, Music Videos, Weekend Workshops, Weddings, Workplace Fitness, etc. BaM offers professional services and motivational fitness – promoting health & confidence through dance for all ages!

Show Notes:
Brianna Pato and Meghan Greenwood, Owners, BaM Choreography, LLC, contact info:
Email: bamchoreography@gmail.com

Web: www.bamchoreography.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BaMChoreography

Twitter: @BaMChoreography

Instagram: @BaMChoreography

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Fullbody Fitness Club, Brentwood, PA
*Aerial silks classes;
*Strength and Conditioning classes with Mark Freeman of Freeman Technique
https://www.fullbodyfitnessclub.com

Freeman Technique, Pittsburgh, PA
(also featured on 10/9/16 FitLabPGH podcast)
http://www.freemantechnique.com

SPHS (Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services) After-School Child Care Programs (and many other services)
http://www.sphs.org

Hell on Hills, Beechview, PA (also featured on 10/2/2016 FitLabPGH podcast)
The World’s Steepest 5K, Inaugural race was October 15, 2016
http://www.hellonhills.com

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:

Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks)

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org


What is a Podcast?



For 3+ months FitLabPGH has been bringing you weekly podcast interviews about events, organizations, businesses and people in the Pittsburgh area that understand movement is part of what makes life complete.  A question we are often asked is what is a podcast?”.

The easy answer is that a podcast is like a YouTube video, except it is audio.  A better answer is that it is an audio file that you can listen to by streaming it to your phone or computer…or download via a variety of apps (mobile devices) or programs (computers).  With most podcasts (FitLabPgh is part of most) you can subscribe to the podcast and be notified when a new episode is release.

There are literally 1000’s of podcasts and just about any topic you can imagine.  You can search for them via sites such as iTunes, Stitcher and GooglePlay.  Podcasts are usually free.  They are a way to be entertained and get information while you are doing other things.  If you listen to music while you exercise or commute then consider adding podcasts to your listening repertoire.

FitLabPGH podcast is a greater podcast to listen to if you are active.  It is weekly- a new interview each week, and each episode is ~25-30 minutes.  You can check out our latest podcast at www.fitlabpgh.blubrry.com.  If you want to subscribe then check out the variety of ways to be notified of a new episode each week- www.fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/subscribe-to-podcast/.


Podcast: Carla Likar, Aquatics Director, Oxford Athletic Club



Carla Likar is the Aquatics Director at the Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford, PA.  Carla started swimming competitively at the age of 5 and continued competing through college at Lock Haven University.  November 2016 marks Oxford Athletic Club’s 18th anniversary; Carla was hired by the club 6 months after it opened.  Carla was raised in Irwin, PA and started out swimming for the Norwin Aqua Club, where she has now returned as a coach.

Show Notes:
Carla Likar, Aquatics Director Oxford Athletic Club, contact info:
clikar@oxfordathleticclub.com

tel: 724.933.1911 x 4102

www.oxfordathleticclub.com

https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Athletic-Club-Wexford-100842436671882/

Instagram: @oxfordathleticclub

Twitter: @OACWexford

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Norwin Aqua Club, Irwin, PA
http://www.norwinaquaclub.org

Downey Diving LLC, Underwater Educators and Outfitters, Classes in Allegheny, Beaver and Butler Counties (Western PA)
http://www.downdive.com

U.S. Masters Swimming
http://www.usms.org

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:

Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks)

 Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org


FitLabPGH- now on YouTube



FitLabPGH is now active on YouTube.  Check us out every MWF morning for a short fitness tip or lifestyle hack at our YouTube channel .  Three times a week we’ll have a tip or hack to help you keep moving, part of making your life complete.

Whether you are an experienced mover, or want to start making movement a priority make FitLabPGH’s weekly podcast interviews AND new YouTube channel a part of your movement and healthy lifestyle toolbox.  Remember- keep on moving!

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