Dr. Fred Clary's Podcast

What if you started to listen to those voices in your life that wish to see you succeed?What if you decided to do an about-face and change everything? New career, New attitude or New outlook. How do you get out of your self imposed box?  How do you break out of the prison of your own making? First, dream It, write it down,  let your mind go.  Write down your biggest dream. Next you have to believe in yourself that you can achieve that dream.   Next a plan is in order.  What skills or education do you need to possess in order to  achieve that goal.  What coaches do you have to hire?  What classes do you need to take?  What books do you need to read? Make sure you tell dependable friends of your dream (to hold you accountable) and enjoy the process (even the bumps and trips and challenges). Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on stopping and getting off the crazy train. 

What is the most important things in life?  Is it money?   Is it career?  Or perhaps its your own health, support groups, sense of contribution, financial balance, search for knowledge, and discovering who you really are inside. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on what life should be about if you desire happiness and peace.  

With the surge of new competitive powerlifters through popularity of CrossFit.  Wearing Olympic Weightlifting Shoes as a powerlifter has started to increase in popularity.  But what kind of foot attire will get you to your highest genetic potential?   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on the best shoes for powerlifting success! 

Dr. Michael Hartle is not only a chiropractic physician, a Master StrongFirst Certified Instructor (He is the co-developer of the StrongFirst SFL Barbell Certification). Dr. Michael travels around the USA and the world teaching barbell and kettlebell certifications. A former semi pro football star, powerlifting champion, former vice president of USAPL powerlifting with multiple chairmanships in the past to his credit, Dr. Mike serves as a national expert in the strength training field. A past USA National team coach, he trains and advises the top athletes in the world.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation with a friend and colleague Michael Hartle DC DACBN CCSP CSCS. 

This podcast was done by request.   Many requests.  Blending a family of children that originated initially in other relationships can be the most challenging thing an adult will ever do.  In my opinion it is the biggest challenge an adult will face. Not every adult will face this.   There are so many blessings that arise from step parenting yet there are limited conversations in our daily lives about good strategies for this monumental task. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on some positive guidelines to Positive Successful Step-Parenting.

It's a unique time in our country.  Viral Pandemic, Media Driven Hysteria, Paper Product Hoarding, School Closings, Sports Event Cancellations, Work from home encouraged, Social Distancing Suggested, Increased Personal Hygiene FINALLY discussed in the news...WHAT CAN I DO TO TAKE BACK CONTROL IN MY LIFE ?....Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation about taking back control in your life and in the lives of those you care about.   And no its NOT paper product hoarding...it is getting back to the basics of our lives.

Bob Merkh of Atlantic City (NJ) Barbell has been competing in Powerlifting since the 2000s.  Bob squats near 1200 pounds , benches over 800 pounds  and deadlifts over 800 pounds and placed second at the WPO Finals last year.   Bob shares his insights on life, lifting and the world at large. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation with one of the strongest men on the planet and his  friend Bob Merkh. 

The Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio brings 250 Thousand Spectators and over 10 Thousand athletes together with hundreds of Exhibitors to celebrate a week of Sports and Expos.   The Governor and Mayor cancelled the Expo and the attendance of Spectators with 24 hours notice.   Of course public safety comes first.   But there were no cases of Cornovirus in Ohio. There have been 4500 hospitalizations in Ohio alone from the common flu virus so far this season. in Ohio.  Are we living in a Twilight Zone were we don't freak out about 50 thousand REAL deaths so far this year from the flu and two dozen from this virus?   Why are we not worried about other infectious diseases that we pass around in public?   No answers in this podcast just a rant.  Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on  attending and coaching at the ARNOLD Classic 2020 Sports Festival that was not a Festival.

When one thinks (or goggles) of Shoulder pain or problems,  its easy to think of rotator cuff muscles issues or arthritis.  With all the misinformation out there on the internet and even in the clinic rehabilitation world, it's easy to be frustrated with a lack of progress in your should dysfunction and pain. Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on the SC joint and the role that your sternum and collar bone play in your shoulder's health and your overall gait, postural and spinal health.  

WARNING: Specific Powerlifting Rant. Understanding Raw vs. Equipped Powerlifting is all a matter of intellectual honesty. Dr. Clary first competed in a powerlifting meet in 1981. He has participated as a fan, competed as an athlete, directed meets, sponsored meets and judged meets for over 40 years.  Recently in the sport there has been 'division' or controversy over lifting 'apparel'.  Most of this controversy is partial confabulation due to lack of historical prospective and intellectual and scientific  honesty.   Dr. Fred Clary, founder of Functional Analysis Chiropractic Technique and lifting and life coach and gym chalk covered philosopher opens a conversation on  a specific powerlifting  controversy  of "Raw vs. Equipped" lifting.