Monthly Archives: March 2018

Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks on YouTube & Instagram #13-18




Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast brings you a new episode on Sunday and MWF movement tips and lifestyle hacks.

This week reminders of spring, including two guest tips from Menachem Brodie, Human Vortex Training – head over to our sister podcast Moving2Live where part one of an interview w Menachem is up…learn how  a Pittsburgh native end up in Tel Aviv, Israel.

1) Spring is Here! Get Outside…and be a Good Trail Steward
2) FitLabPGH 1-Minute Fit Tips w/ Human Vortex Training: Spring Cleaning for Your Fitness Routine
3) FitLabPGH 1-Minute Fit Tips w/ Human Vortex Training: Beware of Puddles


Podcast #12-18 Haute Sauna Studio- Kelly Miller & Lori Walker



Haute Sauna Studio, located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, offers infrared heat therapy in the form of infrared sauna pods, designed to heat the body and penetrate deep into the tissues, joints, and muscles, increasing oxygen flow and improving circulation. Kelly Miller and Lori Walker, Co-Founders and Co-Owners, created Haute Sauna Studio to support their clients on a path towards achieving total wellness. Whether that is weight loss, pain or injury recovery, detoxification or simply stress relief and relaxation, they state their luxury infrared saunas are an amazingly effective tool for natural healing and prevention. They seek to provide an addiction that their clients can feel good about… healthier living.  To read more about Haute Sauna Studio infrared saunas and what to expect during your first experience, check out the studio website at:

http://www.hautesaunastudio.com or connect with them on social media using the links below.

Show Notes:
Kelly Miller and Lori Walker, Haute Sauna Studio, contact info:
E-mail: hautesaunastudio@gmail.com

Website: http://www.hautesaunastudio.com

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

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

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Spoonwood Brewing Company, Bethel Park, PA
http://spoonwoodbrewing.com

The Coffee Buddha, Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills)
https://www.thecoffeebuddha.com

Mindful Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, PA (Castle Shannon)
https://mindfulbrewing.com

Kabob-G Grill, Castle Shannon, PA
http://kabob-g.com

Pitaland, Brookline, PA
http://pitaland.com

Swallow Falls State Park, Oakland, MD
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/swallowfalls.aspx

Outdoor Immersion, Founded by Jim Skal, Aliquippa, PA
https://outdoorimmersion.org

Stay tuned for the FitLabPGH Podcast featuring Outdoor Immersion, scheduled for release on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at www.FitLabPGH.blubrry.com

Zero Gravity Float Company, Castle Shannon, PA
https://www.zgfloat.com

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Zero Gravity Float Co., released 11/5/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/11/05/podcast-46-17-jeff-val-marraccini-zero-gravity-float/

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 #12-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast brings you a new episode on Sunday and MWF movement tips and lifestyle hacks.  This past week was one for the dogs…tips for movement that also showed the fun of moving with our furry friends.

1) Scenes from a FitLabPGH St. Patrick’s Day RIMBY* Adventure
2) Safety First: Tips for Hilly Hikes (With or Without Labradors)
3) A Healthy Lifestyle Isn’t All About High Intensity

 


Podcast #11-18 Bryan McCormick- hand cyclist, rower & paddler



Bryan McCormick (in his own words): Artist. Counselor. Handcyclist. Rower. Skier. Traveler. Painter. Drawer. Pgh lover. Only child. Super tall guy. Volunteer. Wheelchair user. Spinal cord injured. Dreamer. Investor. Connector.

Show Notes:
Bryan McCormick, contact info:
E-mail: bryan.m.mccormick@gmail.com

Website: www.gallerybry.etsy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gallery.bry

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallery.bry/

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Larry Gioia, Dynamic Paddlers
http://www.dynamicpaddlers.com

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Larry Gioia, released 5/19/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/06/11/podcast-26-17-dynamic-paddlers-larry-gioia/

Aaron Watson- @aaronwatson59 on Twitter and Instagram

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Aaron Watson, released 7/2/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/07/02/podcast-29-17-ultimate-frisbee-player-podcast-host-aaron-watson/

Connection University- Facebook Group dedicated to scaling the power of 1-to-1 connections. #ABCD
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConnectionU/

Protohaven, Pittsburgh, PA- Nonprofit makerspace dedicated to the mastery of design and fabrication
https://www.protohaven.org

Three Rivers Rowing Association- http://threeriversrowing.org

check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Three Rivers Rowing Association, released 2/27/17 (with Jenn Grieb, Executive Director)
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/03/26/podcast-three-rivers-rowing-association-jenn-grieb/

and released 2/14/18 (with Matt Grau, Head Coach, Junior Rowing)
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/02/25/podcast-8-18-matt-grau-three-rivers-rowing/

Three Rivers Adaptive Sports- A Chapter of Disabled Sports USA
http://www.traspa.org

Achilles International- Mission: to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement.
https://www.achillesinternational.org

Link to Facebook Page for Pittsburgh Chapter of Achilles International, which is having a 5K fundraiser in North Park on April 7, 2018:
https://www.facebook.com/AchillesInternationalPittsburghChapter/

Dan McCoy- Paralympic Gold Medalist (Sled Hockey) and Personal Trainer
https://www.danmccoyfitness.com

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

Thelma Lovette YMCA, Pittsburgh, PA (Hill District)- Branch of YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh
http://www.ymcaofpittsburgh.org

BMW Berlin Marathon
https://www.bmw-berlin-marathon.com/en/

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 #11-18




Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast brings you a new episode on Sunday and MWF movement tips and lifestyle hacks.  This week taking a a break from technology along w reminders that exercise is a stress reliever and to have realistic expectations.

1) What Happens When You “Unplug” For a Day?
2) Exercise is an Excellent Stress Reliever
3) Set Realistic Exercise Expectations


Podcast #10-18 Jim Thornton- Writer of Adventures and Swimmer



Jim Thornton (in his own words): Magazine writer/one time winner & 4 time nominee, National Magazine Awards; masters swimmer whose top competitive accomplishments include six No. 1 in the country times in my age group during various years  (2017, 2016, and 2012) plus one No. 1 in the world time (2012).

Jim was born in Pittsburgh, moved away for college in 1970 and only returned for good in 1995.  “We had been living in Minnesota, but my wife and I started to fear our two young sons would freeze to death there while waiting for the school bus so decided to move back to my boyhood stomping grounds and its relatively clement weather.

Jim used to write the Oddventures column for National Geographic Adventure magazine, and this “gave me all sorts of opportunities to experience eccentric physical activities, from snowbiking through a half pipe, to swimming through a feeding frenzy of sharks, to being part of a paddleboard relay from Key West to Havana.”

Show Notes:
Jim Thornton, contact info:
E-mail: Jamessthornton1@comcast.net

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

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Dr. Gary Chimes – Lake Washington Sports & Spine
https://www.lakewass.com

Moving2Live Podcast episode (sister podcast of FitLabPGH) featuring Dr. Gary Chimes, released 2/28/18
Link: http://bit.ly/M2L-DrGaryChimes-Pt1

University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop
https://writersworkshop.uiowa.edu/graduate-program/graduate-program

National Geographic Adventure
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/

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

Allegheny Mountain YMCA/YWCA Masters Swimming Assn.
http://www.amymsa.org

Team Pittsburgh Aquatics- Competitive Swimming and Coaching for all ages/abilities at University of Pittsburgh Trees Pool
https://www.teamunify.com/Home.jsp?_tabid_=0&team=amtpa

University of Pittsburgh, Cathedral of Learning (and Stair Climbing site)
http://www.nationalityrooms.pitt.edu/about/cathedral-learning

Mt. Elbert, Colorado
http://www.rockymountainhikingtrails.com/mount-elbert.htm

Backpacker Magazine
https://www.backpacker.com

Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, Idaho
https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/natural-attractions/frank-church-river-no-return-wilderness/

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 #10-18



Movement is part of what makes your life complete.  Each week our podcast brings you a new episode on Sunday and MWF movement tips and lifestyle hacks.  This week- hacking your office space and two reminders to keep on moving in new and fun ways.

1) Find Balance During Your Day: Office-Friendly Balance Tools
2) Challenge Expectations…Get Outside of Your Comfort Zone
3) Friday Fartlek Fun with Trail Training


Podcast #9-18 John Platt- Chronically Progressive Through Movement



John Platt is an individual living with multiple sclerosis. He serves as Chairman of the National MS Society’s Pennsylvania Government Relations Advisory Committee. John has been Consumer Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, Multiple Sclerosis Research Program where he is a full voting member (along with prominent scientists) determining how Congressional funds are spent on multiple sclerosis research. John is dedicated to movement, placing 9th in the 2017 Boston Marathon’s Mens Mobility Impaired Division and is a board member for MS Run The U.S. Inc., America’s first and only 3,000 mile ultra running relay.

To learn more about John Platt, visit:
http://johndplatt.com

Show Notes:
John Platt, contact info:
E-mail: john@johndplatt.com

Website: http://johndplatt.com

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/johndplatt

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
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: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/01/28/podcast-4-18-frank-velasquez-director-of-sports-performance-ahn/

Carnegie Coffee Company, Carnegie, PA
https://carnegiecoffeecompany.com

Boston Marathon – Boston Athletic Association
http://www.baa.org

National Multiple Sclerosis Society
https://www.nationalmssociety.org

Chicago Marathon
https://www.chicagomarathon.com

Pittsburgh Marathon
http://thepittsburghmarathon.com

New York City Marathon
https://www.tcsnycmarathon.org

International Paralympic Committee
https://www.paralympic.org

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 #9-18



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 a little balance training and tips on vacation exploring.

1) Walk the Line: Balance Training with a Balance Beam
2) Step Out and Explore…Have Fun Making Movement a Priority
3) Motivation to Get Outside on a Rainy Day…Wine Country Edition