Optimal Health Uncovered

Todd welcomes special guest and Good Morning America host, Lara Spencer, to the podcast. Lara Spencer is also the star of Flea Market Flip on HGTV. A a long-time client at Performance, Lara discusses her journey towards Optimal Health, as well as her life-changing hip surgery and what she does to stay fit and healthy in its aftermath. Lara and Todd also touch upon her health and wellness lifestyle as a television star, mother, wife and athlete.

In this week's episode, Todd and Mike are joined by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Ted Blaine to discuss the latest orthopedic surgeries, techniques that are being used, and what to prepare for if you need surgery.  They also discuss what to do if you're facing an upcoming orthopedic surgery.  

This week's episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Sama Yoga founder Rebekah Jacobs and fellow instructor Angie Mandl who discuss Sama Yoga, how they got here in New Canaan, their practice, what principles they teach, how to train to become a yoga teacher, and much more.  Angie and Rebekah are decorated instructors and well-known in the yoga industry for being some of the most progressive and forward-thinking instructors in the country.  

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In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by renowned acupuncturist and Chinese medicine specialist, Casey Potetz.  Casey Potetz holds a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut and a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine.  Casey is a licensed Acupuncturist, and a Diplomate of Acupuncture (NCCAOM).  She practices acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine along with a variety of clinical healing techniques including cupping, Chinese nutritional counseling, and electro-stimulation.  

To learn more about Casey or to contact Casey directly, visit her website at www.themedicinalguide.com.

In this episode, Todd and Mike review all the benefits of fasting, including weight loss, energy gain and generally feeling more clear-headed.   

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by Zack Buechner to discuss how you can improve your golf game when you can't play outdoors. Todd and Mike review TrackMan technology and using an indoor golf simulator as a tool to get better, particularly during the winter.  Todd and Mike talk about the metrics and how to use these data points to their advantage to help golfers get better.

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In this episode, Todd and Mike discuss the health and wellness benefits and impacts of alcohol on the body.  They review the mental impact it can have as well as alcohol's effect on your weight and ability to burn fat.  Todd and Mike also discuss how often one should drink and when it becomes too much.

In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by running coach and physical therapist Britt Gunsser.  Britt talks all things running and how it relates to Optimal Health.    They cover how to train for a marathon, 10k, 5k, or any race that you have coming up.  They discuss proper gait, shoes, and how to correct those flaws.  Britt gives some nuggets on how to train your body to peak at the right time. 

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In this episode, Todd and Mike are joined by athletic trainer and recovery expert Zack Buechner.  They discuss the NormaTec and how compression therapy works and how it can help you.   Zack reviews how NormaTec operates, who can use it, and some of the research behind the brand.  

In this episode, Todd and Mike discuss the rising numbers of athletic injuries all across sports.  Across professional, college and high school ranks, data is showing a higher rate of injuries with the significant layoff period. Todd and Mike review data from professional sport lockouts from years past including the injury rates after the 2011 NFL lockout, comparing it to today.