Monthly Archives: February 2018

Podcast #8-18 Matt Grau- Three Rivers Rowing



Three Rivers Junior Rowing (TRJR) promotes the sport of rowing at the junior level throughout Allegheny County. Three Rivers Rowing provides coaching, equipment, administration and helps to establish parent participation. They encourage any 4th-12th grade athlete – no matter their current athletic ability or experience – to partake in the sport of rowing. Three Rivers takes a great amount of pride in developing athletes through their entire rowing career.  We interviewed Matt Grau, Head Coach of Junior Rowing at Three Rivers Rowing Association.  Here’s Matt Grau, in his own words:
“We have 70 athletes in our 8th-12th grade program, 30 athletes in our 4th – 7th grade program, and have over 100 young people participate in our summer camps. I was previously the Head Coach and a Social Studies Teacher at Woodrow Wilson HS in Washington, DC and was named the 2016 Washington Post Coach of the Year for Boys Rowing during my time there. I’ve spent 7 summers with the U.S. Junior National team, including two as a High Performance Camp Coach and four as the Boys Sculling Coach for the CanAmMex Regatta against Canada and Mexico.  I’ve also coached at Steel City Rowing Club, and rowed and received my bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Pittsburgh.”

To learn more about Three Rivers Rowing Association and its Junior Rowing program, visit:
http://threeriversrowing.org/trjr/

Show Notes:
Matt Grau, Head Coach of Junior Rowing, Three Rivers Rowing Association, contact info:
E-mail: mattgrau@threeriversrowing.org

Website: http://threeriversrowing.org/trjr/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Three-Rivers-Rowing-Association-295713288322/

Instagram (Matt Grau): https://www.instagram.com/mfg_matt/

Instagram (Three Rivers Rowing Association – Junior Rowing): https://www.instagram.com/traa_jrs

Twitter (Three Rivers Rowing Assoc.): https://twitter.com/3RiversRowing

Twitter (Three Rivers Rowing Assoc. – Junior Rowing):
https://twitter.com/trra_jrs

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Jenn Grieb, Executive Director- Three Rivers Rowing Association
http://threeriversrowing.org

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Jenn Grieb, released 3/26/17.
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/03/26/podcast-three-rivers-rowing-association-jenn-grieb/

The Incline – Who’s Next: Fitness, January 15, 2018
17 People Making Pittsburgh a Happier and Healthier Place (including Jenn Grieb, Executive Director, Three Rivers Rowing Association)
https://theincline.com/2018/01/15/whos-next-fitness-meet-17-people-making-pittsburgh-a-happier-and-healthier-place/

Menachem Brodie, Tel Aviv, Israel- Endurance Coach and Health & Fitness Engineer- Human Vortex Training
https://www.humanvortextraining.com

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Menachem Brodie, released 12/17/17.
Link to the 12/17/17 podcast: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/12/17/podcast-51-17/

US Rowing
http://www.usrowing.org

Frank Velasquez, Jr., ATC, CSCS- Director of Sports Performance, Allegheny Health Network
https://www.ahn.org/specialties/orthopaedic-institute/sports-performance

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Frank Velasquez, Jr., ATC, CSCS, released 9/10/17 and 1/28/18.
Link to the 1/28/18 podcast (which focused on youth sports): http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/01/28/podcast-4-18-frank-velasquez-director-of-sports-performance-ahn/

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). World-leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators. Student and Professional memberships available.
https://www.nsca.com

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Youth Training and Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Position Statement and Resources
https://www.nsca.com/youth_training_and_long-term_athletic_development/

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

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

We update via Facebook too!!

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks) – since May 26, 2017 all videos are ~ 1 min and posted on Instagram too

Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the movement and exercise professional and amateur aficionado.

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 and Lifestyle Hacks on YouTube & Instagram #8-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast gives you movement ideas and opportunities in the PGH area.  This week we talk about taking advantage of opportunities and tools? or toys? for balance??

1) Take Advantage of the Opportunities to Take Control of Your Life
2) Tools and Toys to Improve Your Balance
3) Build Better Balance with the SlackBlock


Podcast #7-18 Pittsburgh Acro- Nick Koroly & David Andrews



Pittsburgh Acro is a public group on Facebook that provides a home for the AcroYoga community in Pittsburgh and for AcroYoga practitioners of all levels.  The Group’s Facebook page encourages its 800+ members to “Post when you’re looking for acro partners, if you’ve found a good practice space, or even if you just want to play for a few hours!”  We interviewed Nick Koroly and David Andrews, active members of the Pittsburgh Acro community.  To learn more about the Pittsburgh Acro community, including Acro Yoga resources and local AcroYoga classes and jams, visit the “About” section on the Pittsburgh Acro Group Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1451145225119221/about/

Show Notes:
Nick Koroly and David Andrews, Pittsburgh Acro, contact info:
Facebook (Pittsburgh Acro – Public Group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/1451145225119221/

Instagram (Nick Koroly): https://www.instagram.com/unwantednickpics/

Instagram (David Andrews): https://www.instagram.com/thewayadooropens

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Ascend
https://www.ascendpgh.com/

And check out the FitLabPGH podcast episode featuring Ascend, released February 26, 2017
http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/02/25/podcast-ascend-paul-alex-and-aaron/

Brian Joly, Rolfer, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.brianjolyrolfing.com

And check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Brian Joly, released 10/15/16.
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2016/10/15/brian-joly-rolfer/

The Climbing Wall, Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze)
https://www.theclimbingwall.net

And check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring DJ Herring of The Climbing Wall, released 11/18/16.  Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2016/11/18/podcast-dj-herring-the-climbing-wall/

Ron Edwards, Explorers Club of Pittsburgh
http://www.pittecp.org

And check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Ron Edwards, released 2/10/17.
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/02/10/podcast-explorers-club-of-pittsburgh-ron-edwards/

Steel City Slackers
https://www.facebook.com/SteelCitySlackers

And check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Wade Desai and Travis Warner of the Steel City Slackers, released 7/23/17.
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/07/23/podcast-32-17-steel-city-slackers-wade-desai-travis-warner/

Dan McCoy- Dan McCoy Fitness, Pittsburgh, PA
https://www.danmccoyfitness.com

And check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Dan McCoy, released 1/7/18.
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/01/07/podcast-1-18/

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

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

We update via Facebook too!!

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks) – since May 26, 2017 all videos are ~ 1 min and posted on Instagram too

Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the movement and exercise professional and amateur aficionado.

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 and Lifestyle Hacks on YouTube & Instagram #7-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast gives you movement ideas and opportunities in the PGH area.  We also bring you 1 minute movement tips and lifestyle hacks three times a week.  Here are 3 videos for week 7 of 2018:

1) Find a Movement Routine that Works for You…and Your Workout Partners
2) Valentine’s Day Lifestyle Hacks (a.k.a. Survival Skills)
3) Movement Motivation from FitLabPGH Podcast Interviews at Ascend Pittsburgh


Podcast #6-18 Tom Duer- Pittsburgh Fitness Project



Tom Duer, B.S., CSCS, TSAC, USAW-Level 1, Crossfit Level 1, is the Co-Founder/Owner of Pittsburgh Fitness Project, a gym and wellness center located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Tom is a former college athlete. After college he competed in bodybuilding and participated in Crossfit, before finding his current passion, Olympic-Style Weightlifting (in which he placed 7th in the USA in the 105kg Weight Class in 2017).  Tom has been working as a personal trainer in the Pittsburgh area since 2009; in 2015, Tom founded the Pittsburgh Fitness Project (PFP).  In 2017, in partnership with his client, Dr. Brian Clista, Tom opened the current PFP facility to create a community based wellness center in Lawrenceville.  To learn more about Tom Duer and Pittsburgh Fitness Project, visit www.pittsburghfitnessproject.com

Show Notes:
Tom Duer, B.S., CSCS, TSAC, USAW-Level 1, Crossfit Level 1, Co-Founder/Owner, Pittsburgh Fitness Project, contact info:
e-mail: Tom@pittsburghfitnessproject.com

Website: www.pittsburghfitnessproject.com

Facebook (Pittsburgh Fitness Project): https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghFitnessProject/

Facebook (PFP Barbell Club): https://www.facebook.com/PFPBarbell/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pittfitproject

Twitter: https://twitter.com/pittfitproject

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
West Chester University, West Chester, PA
https://www.wcupa.edu

CrossFit Games
https://games.crossfit.com

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America
http://www.bbbs.org

USA Weightlifting (USA-W)
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Weightlifting.aspx

Pittsburgh Barbell Club- Pittsburgh Sports Performance Center
Bridgeville, PA
http://pittsburghbarbell.com

Rick Howard, M.Ed., CSCS*D, USAW
https://youthsportfitnesscoach.com

Check out the episodes of Moving2Live (our sister podcast) featuring Rick Howard, released August 30, 2017 and September 13, 2017.
Link: http://moving2live.blubrry.com/2017/08/30/podcast-01-17-rick-howard-part-1/

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)- World-leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators.
www.nsca.com

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Youth Training and Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) Position Statement and Resources
https://www.nsca.com/youth_training_and_long-term_athletic_development/

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

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

We update via Facebook too!!

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks) – since May 26, 2017 all videos are ~ 1 min and posted on Instagram too

Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the movement and exercise professional and amateur aficionado.

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 and Lifestyle Hacks on YouTube & Instagram #6-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast gives you movement ideas and opportunities in the PGH area.  We also bring you 1 minute movement tips and lifestyle hacks three times a week.  This week we bring you a bonus tip…so 4 tips!!

1) FitLabPGH Presents Fit Tips w/ Frank Velasquez of AHN: Pt 6 – Movement Preparation Series
2) FitLabPGH Presents Fit Tips w/ Frank Velasquez of AHN: Pt 7 – Movement Preparation Series (cont’d)
3) Making Maple Syrup (Part 1 of 2 – Tree Tapping)
4) Making Maple Syrup (Part 2 of 2 – Maple Sugaring, a.k.a, Turning Sap into Syrup)


Podcast #5-18 Kerry Weber- Switch & Signal Skatepark



Kerry Weber is locally-born skateboarder, blogger, activist, and artist. He is also a believer in the capacity of Pittsburgh’s young people to build an inclusive community centered on physical activity and critical engagement with their world. Growing up full of energy and in need of an outlet, Kerry felt aggrieved by the toxic masculinity and groupthink that often accompanied team sports. He gravitated toward skating which allowed him the movement and feedback his body needed along with the type of group membership he was missing, frequently overlapping with the vegan and punk scenes where his passions coalesced. He recently opened Switch & Signal Skatepark in Swissvale to create a space for skateboarders of all identities and abilities to be active, eat consciously, and build community.

To learn more about Kerry Weber and Switch & Signal Skatepark, visit www.switchandsignalskatepark.com

Show Notes:
Kerry Weber, Owner, Switch & Signal Skatepark, contact info:
e-mail: Kerry@switchandsignalskatepark.com

Website: www.switchandsignalskatepark.com

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/switchandsignalskatepark/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ssskatepark

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Bayne Park – Bellevue, PA Skate Plaza
http://bellevuepaskateplaza.com/tag/bayne-park/

Madeleine Bakery & Bistro, Wilkinsburg, PA
(Check out the tables made from the bowling alley lanes removed from the Switch & Signal Skatepark)
https://www.facebook.com/madeleinepgh/

Construction Junction, Pittsburgh, PA (Point Breeze)- Building Material Reuse
https://www.cjreuse.org

Local 5 Longboards, Slippery Rock, PA
http://www.local5longboards.com

GearFest Pittsburgh, Presented by: 3 Rivers Outdoor Co.
https://www.gearfestpgh.com

Check out the FitLabPGH episode featuring 3 Rivers Outdoor Co., released April 2, 2017.  Here’s the link to the Podcast episode:
http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/04/02/podcast-gear-fest-pittsburgh-christine-iksic-chris-kaminski/

Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)- Documentary directed by Stacy Peralta
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275309/

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

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

Instragram: @fitlabpgh

We update via Facebook too!!

YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks) – since May 26, 2017 all videos are ~ 1 min and posted on Instagram too

Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the movement and exercise professional and amateur aficionado.

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 and Lifestyle Hacks on YouTube & Instagram #5-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast gives you movement ideas and opportunities in the PGH area.  We also bring you 1 minute movement tips and lifestyle hacks three times a week.

This week- tips from Frank Velasquez, Jr. ATC, CSCS Director of Sports Performance at Allegheny Health Network (AHN) on scapular activation, planking and thoracic spine mobility.

1) FitLabPGH Presents Fit Tips w/ Frank Velasquez of AHN: Pt. 3 – Scapular Activation
2) FitLabPGH Presents Fit Tips w/ Frank Velasquez of AHN: Pt. 4 – Core Activation (Plank)
3) FitLaPGH Presents Fit Tips w/ Frank Velasquez of AHN: Pt 5 – Thoracic Spine Series