Alpha Project Podcast

Hey guys!  This episode is actually an episode from my good friend Jonny Slick's podcast: Straight Shot Radio.  I made a guest appearance on the podcast and we dived into some great topics!  Why you shouldn't Ice, the benefits of just moving, and why more and more people are seeking out a Physiotherapist or a Performance Based Physical Therapist!  We're having a workshop on knee pain at Straight Shot training on Saturday January 8th at 9:00am at Straight Shot Training  as well.  If you've been struggling with knee pain for a while this is a great opportunity to learn how to take care of it on your own!  

https://www.straightshottraining.com

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On this Episode we have a special guest, welcome Bruce Carpenter to the podcast!  He is the owner of SteelFit here in Frederick Maryland and we dive into a lot of different topics ranging from sleep, to FitBits, to Whoop, and to why many people we work with are seeing the value in working with a trainer! 

Bruce is also having open enrollment promotion at the new year where he is giving away discover training sessions.  If you are interested in working with a trainer and taking control of your health check out the links below to contact Bruce!

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 2402856222

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#SteelFit, #Alphaprojectphyzio, #CrossFit, #FrederickMD, #GermantownMD

We have a great episode for you today!  We have Sean Connole and Bruce Carpenter on the Podcast!  Sean is a personal trainer and was recently a mindset coach for the Houston Astros, where he worked with many of their AAA players helping to develop them to the Majors.  This mind set training included how to handle emotions, achieving goals, and navigate the political world inside of baseball.  All of this as the players are working on their baseball skills everyday.  Bruce is a personal trainer here in Frederick with his own business called SteelFit. 

This is part 1 of our two part episode.  On this episode we dive into Sean and what it's like to be a mind set coach for professional baseball players.  Not only that, we get some personal stories of players going from AAA to the majors, we learn about the importance of mind set training as an athlete, and Sean gives us some tips on how we can start implementing mindset training in our lives whether we are weekend warriors, distance runners, powerlifters, or just someone who wants to be active!

I'm excited for this one, so let's dive in!

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Welcome to another spade of the podcast!  On this episode we are talking about the holidays, in particular, reflecting back on how your year went. Many people make goals for the new year, however, they never actually follow through with their new goals.  This most likely occurs from making a bad goal, or not having a plan to achieve that goal.  How do we make a "good" goal or have a plan??  You look back at the prior year and reflect.  This is something most people never do.  Reflect back on how your year went.  Did you grow as a person?  What did you accomplish?  Did you get a new job?  Maybe this wasn't that good of a year for you?  That makes reflecting easy as we know what we'd like to improve on!  

Looking back at our past is the best way to plan and make improvements for the future.  This is especially true at this time of year where we are spending time with our loved ones and have the time to reflect!  I spend some time this episode telling a story of my last year of running indoor track in high school.  That was the most satisfied I've ever felt in my life.   It wasn't just the race I had run, but all the effort that was put in and the constant setting of new goals.

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On this episode we have on a fellow physical therapist, Brad Bowen!  He is the owner and founder of Driven Physical Therapy in Elma, NY.  Brad and myself actually went to physical therapy school together.  If there was one person in that class who would open a practice similar to myself, it would be Brad!  Right now he works out of STA performance in Elma New York and he sees a lot of youth sport athletes and those athletes who want to lift heavier (some power lifters).  We take a deep dive into a lot of topics, such as: why you would want to see a physical therapist like Brad, why our model of physical therapy works, and why patients ultimately end up working with Brad and myself vs a traditional physical therapist.  If you'd like to learn more about how to solve your pain for good and more about one of the best physical therapy practices in Western NY, Check out this episode!

#Drivephysicaltherapy, #physicaltherapy, #alphaprojectphyzio, #CrossFitt

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When is the last time you had no distractions, no IPhone next to you, it was nice and quiet, and it was just you and your thoughts?  If it's been a while ( or you've never had peace and quiet!) this episode is for you!  We spend a lot of time talking about physical health and improving things like knee pain, hip pain, low back pain, etc.  However, your mental health is just as important!  In todays world we have unlimited knowledge in the palm of our hand ( iPhone).  However, this blessing is a curse with unlimited distractions that can and will distract you from your goals and accomplishing your pursuits in life.  

In this episode we talk about the importance of having "alone time" or time by yourself to be with your thoughts.  Want to know why this is important??  Check out this episode!

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Do you have neck pain?  Have you seen a healthcare provider and just didn't get the quality of care you were looking for or didn't get better??  On this episode we delve into your neck pain and how to manage it!  Neck pain is very common and ( if you lump it into back pain) is one of the most common reasons residents in the U.S see their primary care physicians.  With all the advances in surgical procedures, ergonomic chairs, and "supportive shoes" why has back pain/ neck pain not gotten better?  Why has this trend not changed?  Most likely, because we are not addressing the ROOT CAUSE of the problem.  Working on strength, mobility, and how you move are three steps you can take to take control of your neck and your life! 

Isometric Neck Exercises!

Welcome to another episode of the podcast and we have a great one for you today!  Welcome Dr.Haseeb Ahmad, a local Podiatrist to the podcast. He is a Podiatrist at the Foot & Ankle Specialists of the Mid Atlantic and is located in their Silver Spring and DC offices.  Dr. Ahmad works with many of the professional and college sports teams in DC including the Wizards, Mystics, Capitals, and Georgetown Athletics.  We dive into a lot of topics you might have questions on, for instance, should you get an orthotic?  What is Shockwave Therapy? Should we be running barefoot? Should we strengthen our feet?  How should you pick a running shoe?  We tackle these topics and more in this episode! 

Dr.Ahmad sees a lot of active people, Runners, Weekend warriors, CrossFitters, etc, and is a fantastic resource and expert for those of you in the DMV area!  If you're interested in working with Dr.Ahmad check out the links below.

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#podiatry, #Alphaprojectphyzio, #flatfeet, #Distancerunning, #Crossfit

Have you been to a health care provider and didn't have the best experience?  Maybe it was a physician not listening to you or a a physical therapist that moved you from a heat pack, to the bike, to some cookie cutter exercises.  Choosing the right provider for can be challenging and sometimes takes a lot of trial and error to find the right one.  On this episode of the podcast we go over what to look for in a healthcare provider! Maybe its someone who actively listens to you??  Listen to this episode to learn more about how to choose the right provider for you!

https://www.alphaprojectphyzio.com

#alphaprojectphyzio, #Distancerunning, #CrossFit, #physiotherpy

Welcome to another episode!  On this episode we take a deep dive into your low back pain!  Low back pain is an epidemic in our society and is one of the largest causes of people seeking out the care of a physician.  We will be diving into what causes low back pain, in particular for weightlifters, distance runners, and the active individual!  We will also be covering 3 of our favorite exercises to help strengthen the muscles that may be causing low back pain.  If you've been struggling with low back pain you don't want to miss this episode.

#lowbackpain, #alphaprojectphyzio, #distancerunning, #CrossFit