Stay Healthy Knoxville

Obstacle course racing expert and race organizer of Hardship Hill, Chris "Tank" DeFranco, sits down with Dr. John-Mark to discuss the local obstacle race coming up, Hardship Hill. The second half of the episode we discuss F3, the fitness organization that is sponsoring Hardship Hill. Are you interested in participating in a local obstacle course race? Is Hardship Hill the race for you? Listen to the episode to find out:

How Hardship Hill encourages teamwork in a unique set-up?

Insiders tips for the obstacles in the Hardship Hill race ?

Operation Enduring Warrior, all proceeds from the race goes to this neat organization. Find out what is so special about Operation Enduring Warrior?

Find out about F3, and FiA a free local men's and women's boot-camp style workout group with locations all around town.

If you're listening to this episode in March or April, be sure to register for the injury screen sponsored by Simply Physio. This injury screen is a 30 minute assessment and treatment for $30- helping to raise money for Operation Enduring Warrior- all money raised will go to this organization. Only available for the first 10 who register. 

For more details and/ or to register CLICK HERE  

Exercise expert and owner of Jazzercise Campbell Station, Ingrid Duncan, sits down with Dr. John-Mark to discuss all things exercise. Ingrid brings to the show her wealth of knowledge having been training all over the country and even training trainers. We even have our own "Myth Busters" segment where we answer questions such as:

Are Squats bad for my knees?

Will strength training make me bulky or “big”?

Why does everyone love HIIT training, and is it really safe?

Is walking enough for exercise?

Can I exercise if I have arthritis?

If you're listening to this episode in February, be sure to come out to the free workshop

WHERE: JAZZERCISE CAMPBELL STATION

There is no cost to attend this workshop. Attendance is limited to 20 attendees!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER  

Young Living Platinum leader, Julie Callis, sits down with Dr. John-Mark to discuss the benefits of essential oils in daily life. Julie talks about what inspired her to learn more about essential oils, the benefits for her and her family, and some of the misconceptions that people have about oils.

If you're listening to this episode in January, be sure to visit her on the 31st for a special event at the Joydropper Classroom- "Essential Oils And Toxic Free Living". This is a free event that's open to the Stay Healthy Knoxville Community.

If you're new to essential oils and would like to find out how you may incorporate them into your day- then come join us for this free event! Classroom is located at 112 Sherway Rd, Knoxville, Tennessee 37922

Listen to this episode to find out:

• How to get started with Essential Oils

John-Mark takes some time to sit down and talk with his younger brother, Dr. Nathan Chesney, D.D.S., from Chesney Family Dentistry. Among the topics covered, they discuss what made Nathan go into dentistry, why John-Mark chose not to be a dentist, the basics of good dental care, and the benefits of cosmetic and corrective oral solutions like Invisalign. 

If you want to find out Dr. Nathan Chesney's top tips for:

• Improving your smile

Then be sure to listen to this episode!

In this episode, John-Mark talks with Reggie White of Pacceka Massage Meditations. Reggie talks about the journey that led him to become a massage therapist and his spin on Massage Therapy that goes beyond physical relaxation. 

• Reggie's Training and what he learned at Blackberry Farms

On this episode, John-Mark sits down with Dr. Mark McColl to discuss a new take on an old concept: direct primary care. They discuss Mark's story, the basics of direct primary care, and how healthy living benefits your daily life and trips to the doctor. 

To find out more about Dr. McColl and his practice CLICK HERE

• What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)- and what makes it different from the typical medical practice

The Stay Healthy Knoxville podcast is for people in and around Knoxville, TN and the greater east TN area who want to live a healthy and fit lifestyle while enjoying all of Knoxville and having a whole lot of fun along the way. A majority of the episodes will be of health and fitness experts and business owners, who live and work here in Knoxville- the expert knowledge discussed will be a great asset and resource for Knoxvillian’s who want to take full advantage of the amazing health and fitness community that we have here locally and also for those who want to stay connected with amazing events and opportunities in and around Knoxville that help promote a healthy lifestyle.

The podcast will give you instant and easy access to the latest local news, trends, and information to help you improve your health, fitness, and wellbeing right here in Knoxville.

Stay Healthy Knoxville will cover a vast array of healthy living topics and opportunities for you and your family to participate in and around Knoxville, including: community festivals and events, yoga, pilates, outdoor Knoxville adventures, unique Knoxville workout communities, diet, nutrition, nutritional intolerances and allergies, functional medicine, integrative medicine, allopathic medicine, alternative medicine, genetics and genetic testing, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, active recovery, physical therapy, dentistry, cryotherapy, regenerative therapies, stem cell and platelet rich plasma injections, human performance research, performance psychology, meditation, mental health, local athletic events, healthy Knoxville restaurants, and businesses involved with all of the above.