Return to Performance Podcast

In this episode of "Patient Spotlight", Dr. Ian Shadle sits down with Bekah, a dedicated CrossFit athlete, to discuss her remarkable journey through physical therapy. After suffering a serious wrist and elbow injury at a CrossFit competition, Bekah underwent surgery and embarked on a challenging rehab process. Despite initial frustration and mental hurdles, her commitment and the innovative, supportive care from Precision Performance PT helped her regain her physical capabilities and confidence. Dr. Shadle and Bekah delve into the specifics of her treatment, the importance of understanding the healing process, and how creativity in PT allowed her to maintain athleticism throughout her recovery.

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https://precisionperformancept.com/

Aleks “The Hebrew Hammer” Salkin is a StrongFirst Certified SFG II kettlebell instructor and an Original Strength Instructor. He is also a certified kettlebell instructor and has over a decade of experience in teaching kettlebell and bodyweight training to athletes and fitness enthusiasts around the world.

Aleks is known for his innovative and effective approach to kettlebell and bodyweight training, which has helped countless individuals achieve their fitness goals. He has worked with a diverse range of clients, including professional athletes, military personnel, and everyday people looking to improve their health and fitness.

He grew up scrawny, unathletic, weak, and goofy until he was exposed to kettlebells and the teaching and methodology of Pavel in his early 20s, and took his training and movement skills to the next level upon discovering Original Strength in his mid-20s.

He is the author of The 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge—a free guide devoted to helping kettlebell and calisthenics enthusiasts to forge full-body strength, resilience, and real-world fitness in just 9 minutes a day and without giving up their current training program to do so. 

Links:

https://www.alekssalkin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/aleksandersalkin/

Dr. Jon Herting and special guest Alisa Rose discussed Alisa's 11-year-long journey of entrepreneurship in the fitness industry. She began Art Fitness in North Wilmington eleven years ago with the aim of creating a unique, intimate experience for its members that focused on both physical and mental health. Alisa believes that she has created something special over these years and is looking forward to the new horizons her business is taking on.

Success is not something that happens overnight, it is a journey that takes time, dedication, and consistency. For Alisa Rose, the founder of Art Fitness in North Wilmington, Pennsylvania, success was a journey that has taken 11 years to build. Alisa comes from a corporate background, and she noticed that people in the corporate world often gain weight and their weight fluctuates. She wanted to create a fitness studio that focused on the personal touch and cared more about the overall health of its members. Alisa did her research and found that what was missing in the fitness industry was a boutique-style fitness studio that was not crowded and had a community atmosphere. Alisa wanted to target individuals who felt out of place in a normal gym, who hated the crowds, and who wanted to go somewhere where they felt comfortable and could relate to other individuals like themselves. Her mission and goal were to meet people right where they are and help them live fuller, more active life. At Art Fitness, Alisa focuses on one-on-one training, post-rehab, and video. She creates connections for clients so they can come out of the rehab process in the most optimized way possible. 

Cory Walts was hired as the Director of Strength & Conditioning at the University of Pennsylvania in April 2019.

Sally Andersen is a highly respected personal trainer, group X instructor, and Burn Boot Camp manager who has been transforming lives for over 15 years. She is passionate about helping others find the power of fitness and believes in the power of consistency to achieve excellent results.

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Jim Earley is board certified (NCBTMB) sports massage specialist and works onsite for sports events or privately in your home or hotel.

Jim works with:

Jim's work includes performing sports massage at many events and competitions, including tennis tournaments, swim meets, etc.

Links:

https://www.jimearleysmassage.com/

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When Jeff Schumacher, a former professional athlete, opens his first training studio in Malvern, he quickly discovers that providing tailored personal training in a group setting and creating meaningful relationships with members is key to its success, creating an ironic balance between business and culture.

He has been working in the Philadelphia fitness community since his undergrad days and has now created a unique niche in the Chester County community.

After college, he started working at Gage Strength and Conditioning and he quickly realized that he wanted to introduce people to a style of training that was tailored to their individual needs and not just a hit class or boot camp. After nine years of growing the business and refining their target market, Jeff and his team created their core values which revolve around the community and making an impact on their members. They also focus on the small things, such as saying hi and goodbye, and making sure the members are getting what they need out of the session. 

Jeff and his team are dedicated to providing the best for their members and the community.

1. How Gauge Strength Training is Offering Small Group Personal Training and Creating a Unique Training Environment.

When George Zirkel, Director of Pitching at Ascent Athlete, combines his professional baseball background and newly acquired Master's Degree in Motor Learning and Control to craft individualized training programs for athletes of all ages, a unique and electrifying culture is created that allows for optimal results.

Links:

https://ascentathlete.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gzirkel/

When Matt April, the dynamic owner of Bent on Better gym, seeks to build a welcoming community in West Chester, PA to serve an underserved population, he discovers a compelling central conflict that tests his commitment to his goal.

Matt focuses on prehab approaches to fitness, providing a safe and welcoming space for people who need an extra touch, have been scared of other gyms, or have been hurt in other gyms. He celebrates the little wins, focusing on shoulder and hip mobility, and setting a fitness foundation. With his background in marketing, Matt has the skills and insight to build a successful gym.

Connect with Matt

https://www.bentonbetter.com/connect/

Dr. Erin Farmer is a physical therapist who also has a significant background in fitness – she has coached Olympic weightlifters in national competitions, she has competed at Crossfit Regionals, and she owned CrossFit Center City in Philadelphia for nearly a decade.

She has been a respected member of the fitness community for many years. She was the co-owner of the first CrossFit gym in Philadelphia, and has since gone on to pursue a doctorate in physical therapy. Dr. Erin has always been drawn to people who were unable to access fitness due to their background or injury and has used her knowledge to help them. She believes that CrossFit has changed what women in the city expect of themselves in terms of fitness and has encouraged them to pursue goals with purpose.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

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