Straight Shot Radio

Every wonder where kettlebells came from? Or where dumbbells got their name? Or why the barbell was invented? Well, probably not because that’s not something the average person stays up at night thinking about, but the answers to these questions ARE pretty interesting. In this episode, I give you a brief history and explanation of some of the tools of the strength trade and why each is an important part of a functional fitness program. Along the way you’ll also find out why clowns juggle bowling pins, learn about the Victorian Era health craze, and hear how the invention of the barbell almost tragically died with it’s inventor.

Every wonder where kettlebells came from? Or where dumbbells got their name? Or why the barbell was invented? Well, probably not because that’s not something the average person stays up at night thinking about, but the answers to these questions ARE pretty interesting. In this episode, I give you a brief history and explanation of some of the tools of the strength trade and why each is an important part of a functional fitness program. Along the way you’ll also find out why clowns juggle bowling pins, learn about the Victorian Era health craze, and hear how the invention of the barbell almost tragically died with it’s inventor.

If you visit a physical therapist for an injury, they’ll help you get back to moving pain free with a list of rehab exercises. But what if you aren’t injured? Do you still need to perform movements like rotator cuff exercises? Hip mobility drills? Low back and core stability drills? Well that depends...do you want a healthy rotator cuff? Mobile hips? A stable core that keeps your low back from getting injured? If you answered yes, then you really should consider adding some PREHAB exercises into your warm ups. Being proactive and doing so isn’t just injury prevention insurance, it can also increase your performance! This means bigger lifts, more muscle, faster times, more power and speed, and you get it all while moving with better form and creating solid movement patterns that’ll last. I give you the what, why, and how of prehab in this episode.

If you visit a physical therapist for an injury, they’ll help you get back to moving pain free with a list of rehab exercises. But what if you aren’t injured? Do you still need to perform movements like rotator cuff exercises? Hip mobility drills? Low back and core stability drills? Well that depends...do you want a healthy rotator cuff? Mobile hips? A stable core that keeps your low back from getting injured? If you answered yes, then you really should consider adding some PREHAB exercises into your warm ups. Being proactive and doing so isn’t just injury prevention insurance, it can also increase your performance! This means bigger lifts, more muscle, faster times, more power and speed, and you get it all while moving with better form and creating solid movement patterns that’ll last. I give you the what, why, and how of prehab in this episode.

If you visit a physical therapist for an injury, they’ll help you get back to moving pain free with a list of rehab exercises. But what if you aren’t injured? Do you still need to perform movements like rotator cuff exercises? Hip mobility drills? Low back and core stability drills? Well that depends...do you want a healthy rotator cuff? Mobile hips? A stable core that keeps your low back from getting injured? If you answered yes, then you really should consider adding some PREHAB exercises into your warm ups. Being proactive and doing so isn’t just injury prevention insurance, it can also increase your performance! This means bigger lifts, more muscle, faster times, more power and speed, and you get it all while moving with better form and creating solid movement patterns that’ll last. I give you the what, why, and how of prehab in this episode.

Here's your official "diet and workout pass" card from two personal trainers so you can chill out, enjoy your time with your family, and eat some delicious food this Thursday. Rebecca Reifsnider and I give you a fresh take from two fitness professionals as we don't mind you going off your diet and workout plan for a day or two, provided it's not carried on for the next 6 weeks into the new year. We have tons of thoughts, tips, ideas, and strategies for you in this episode along with why I think Rebecca's eating habits should be studied by criminal psychiatrists.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

Here's your official "diet and workout pass" card from two personal trainers so you can chill out, enjoy your time with your family, and eat some delicious food this Thursday. Rebecca Reifsnider and I give you a fresh take from two fitness professionals as we don't mind you going off your diet and workout plan for a day or two, provided it's not carried on for the next 6 weeks into the new year. We have tons of thoughts, tips, ideas, and strategies for you in this episode along with why I think Rebecca's eating habits should be studied by criminal psychiatrists.

Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!

Creating workout programs is just as much of an art as it is a science. When it comes to being a science, there are some proven systems that we as coaches need to abide by in order to create effective and safe workouts for our clients or athletes. In this episode, I share with you The 7 Principles of Training. These scientifically proven concepts apply to all training programs for better or for worse depending on whether they’re being used correctly or not (that's where the art of coaching comes in). As I go through each, I explain how each of them relates to how I program the workouts in the Straight Shot Training program.

Creating workout programs is just as much of an art as it is a science. When it comes to being a science, there are some proven systems that we as coaches need to abide by in order to create effective and safe workouts for our clients or athletes. In this episode, I share with you The 7 Principles of Training. These scientifically proven concepts apply to all training programs for better or for worse depending on whether they’re being used correctly or not (that's where the art of coaching comes in). As I go through each, I explain how each of them relates to how I program the workouts in the Straight Shot Training program.

Being a radio DJ isn’t exactly the healthiest, most active job. You spend hours a day on air in a booth, and then more time sitting at a desk editing audio and writing scripts. Combine that with restaurants donating food constantly for reviews and the ease and convenience of fast food while working long hours, and you can see how someone like this episode's guest can end up living a sedentary lifestyle and struggling with obesity. Pat Mendonca is a radio DJ and just a few years ago weighed 266lbs. After making small changes which turned into bigger changes in both his diet and his exercise, Pat has lost 80lbs and has run in several half marathons, 10 milers, and 5Ks. After getting his own health under control, this November Pat is paying it forward by highlighting men’s health issues on his radio show and his podcast (The Interesting People Podcast). Pat's energy, positivity, and sense of humor shine in this encouraging and informative interview.