Had a great time getting put through a fun & effective workout, and then podcasting with Anthony over at Island Athletics.

Anthony is crushing it when it comes to providing a high quality strength and conditioning service for youth, high school, college and pro athletes.

Give Anthony a follow : @anthonytingley

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Give Island Athletics a follow: @island_athletics https://www.instagram.com/island__athletics/?hl=en

Check out their Website: https://islandathletics401.com/

Give Matt a follow: @mattsweeney.dpt https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/?hl=en

Give Rhody Strength Podcast a follow: @rhodystrengthpodcast https://www.instagram.com/rhodystrengthpodcast/?hl=en

Another great episode with Paul where we recap the ups, the downs and the aftermath of his Trans-con run.

His run was 3000 miles (LA to NYC) in 52 days. That's around 57 miles per day average (AKA more than 2 marathons per day). He joins a very few select group of humans (estimates around 400 people) that have ever completed this feat.

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: https://www.youtube.com/@pauijohnson/videos

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See the Video Version on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CY63vBPwF4&ab_channel=Strength%26Sport

Had a great time both taking class AND podcasting afterwards with Bristol. We talk about the ins & outs of how Jala Yoga was started, the classes offered and we dig deep into the foundational concepts & principles of yoga.

Great time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Rhode Island State Clinic where we were able to get a brief moment with many of the presenters!

We got to sit down and quickly chat with:

- Anthony Paiva (Strength Coach at Brown university)

- Trent Bassingthwaite (Hawkins Dynamics)

- David Ornstein (Physical Therapist and PHD Candidate at URI)

- Meghan Collins (Strength Coach at Quinnipiac)

- Tim Dileo (Sports Dietitian for UCONN)

- Cameron Josse (Strength Coach at Auburn)

This was a new style for us, and was really fun to do! Would love to do more of these style of episodes in the future. Hope you guys enjoy!

Had a great time talking with Josh Gibson- an expert in his field and an absolute savant in all things olympic weightlifting. We do a deep dive into some programming, technique and general questions regarding the sport of olympic weightlifting with co-host Jarred Smith of Rhode Island Performance barbell club. Hope you guys enjoy!

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GREAT episode with the weightlifting/ powerlifting coaching legend himself....Max Aita. Co-hosted with Rhode Island Performance Weightlifting coach...Jarred Smith. Hope you guys enjoy!

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Great time hanging out with and chatting with Ray & Jen, co-owners of CrossFit 401. We chat about the 10-year history that led to the creation of the gym. We chat about the origins of CrossFit in general in Rhode Island. We chat about the foundational concepts of how Crossfit helps people improve their fitness. We chat about the Move to Heal program that they help run at the gym, which helps people struggling with addiction & that are in recovery.

Sorry my microphone audio quality was a bit off for this one!

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Had a great time with Steve before the podcast working out with "The Delta Force" at CF Peacedale. The Delta Force is a group of local youths committed to waking up EARLY and getting their workout in with their coaches Steve & Tom leading the way. They have made an impact in the community in more ways than one...including being a motivational force for others!

Steve also has a background with Coaching Football at the collegiate level, including working with the Quarterbacks at URI.

Afterwards we had a great podcast talking about all things youth strength and conditioning, fitness, mindset and more.

This was a really fun morning and a great episode. hope you all enjoy!

#85 Bern Prince: 2024 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-Show

We had a great time chatting with Bern in anticipation of this years competition. Tune in! Either live or in person. Details below:

Event Details:

Event: Invictus Boston Invitational

Date: June 22nd 7am-7pm 

Divisions: Elite, RX, Masters

Place: Crossfit One Nation, Needham MA

Link to Watch Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/MNZDXAJvEYE?si=ZiYJpdJQMVv8cBGu 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invictusbostoninvitational/

Summary:"The Invictus Boston Invitational is in its 5th season of competition. The Invitational is a competition hosted by Bern K. Prince of Invictus Boston. The concept of the Invitational is to display how fitness can create a community of individuals that all cultures, backgrounds, and ages can gather and celebrate the sport of Crossfit. This year the Invitational has created a book club.
The theme “Book Club'' is intended to allow every competitor to write their own story. Playing off of some classic novels, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Shining, inspired names for the qualifier workouts, which are as impactful to the mind and body as the novels are. Every competitor's journey brings along a story as to what brought them to the Invitational. While testing who the fittest on the floor is, the intention is that these competitors can read their story to the community.
Crossfit has saved many lives. It has created relationships, friendships, and athletes of a unique caliber. While at the Invitational, walk in with the mindset that every athlete, spectator, photographer all all gathered together to celebrate the same passion for the sport of Crossfit. Write your own story, while uplifting others to write theirs.
Written by: @samgarciia18