Think Fit. Be Fit.

This conversation with Pamela Gold, Founder of Hackd Fitness and Jennifer is full of radical insights into an energetic approach to actualizing body potential.  

Enhancing our capacity to thrive is part fascination with how the body can change itself and part exploration of making room for new beliefs about our body.  This episode showcases both of these concepts and more.  

Pamela has been passionate about mind, body and spirit optimization from a very young age.  An overachiever from the start, she grew up on a farm in upstate NY, attended Yale University as a Microbiology and Biochem major, and then moved to NYC where she supported the growth of a restaurant chain from 18 locations to over 100 and was the point person on an IPO, all by the age of 24.    After becoming a mom, she became passionate about physical fitness and wellness and founded Fulfill Fitness, specializing in personal training and nutrition coaching.  She then spent two years as President of The Beacon Program, a NYC behavioral therapy based food and weight clinic.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• What it actually means to make room for change on a spiritual, behavioral and physical level. 
• Autonomy is the ultimate hack for resisting the marketing tricks of the fitness industry
• Any one- fit or feeling defeated- can benefit from the tips and techniques that pam shares todays

Topics discussed :

• Integrating an energetic expression in fitness
• Independent thinking about your fitness journey- tips on making your journey aligned to your spirit
• Retraining the brain with body and emotional pain
• Mindfullness strategies
• Unrecognized trauma with food choices and fitness
• Being skillful with our habits
• The pillars of emotional behavior and healthy living
• Self development wisdom for the 2020 overload
• Relationship to food and emotional blocks

Links of interest and books mentioned:

Pam's best selling book: Find More Strength

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692843302/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HH3ACb48MMDDS

Follow Pam on instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/pamelapgold/

Victor Frankl

https://www.viktorfrankl.org/

Untethered Soul

https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379

Self care and wellness Dr Mark Atkinson https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/self-care-ideas/

Jenn's practice in Alexandria Virginia- Holistic injury care and performance wellness

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The trendiness of glute exercises and showcasing a well built behind is here to stay.  This episode is packed with insights on how women can efficiently build muscle in the legs, hips and glutes. 

Jenn features her training philosophy, reflections and why working with a barbell is essential for her.  We are also featuring two experts in the field of strength training and conditioning that can support women of all sizes to build the body of their dreams.  

Topics discussed:

• Different ways to strengthen the hamstrings, glutes and hips
• Hip thrusts, squats and eccentric exercises
• ACL reconstruction and arthritis
• Bone health for women
• Hip injuries in women
• Health optimization and toxic loads in the body
• Class format of the Lift Lab at Ascent Cycle
• Myths of training glutes

Links of interest:

http://katzajac.com/

https://www.instagram.com/kat_zajac_ac/

https://www.instagram.com/ascend.strength/

https://www.ascendcycle.com/our-story

https://northernvirginiamag.com/health/fitness-features/2020/08/10/ascend-cycle-owner-kat-zajac-talks-the-ascend-garage-and-lift-lab/?fbclid=IwAR1dP2Qfsh4avO0IElkXdj_S6x-oekRVvgsHnfcBj_RCYkehO4meSvoGN3g

https://www.ryancrossfield.com/

http://www.staystrongsc.com/

https://www.instagram.com/staystrongstrengthcoach/

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a22887424/hip-joint-pain/

Jenn and Ryan throwback from March

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Physical Therapy within an energetic matrix is how Kori Reigel DPT of One2One Physical Therapy integrates healing for injuries, pain and bringing balance to the entire body. Kori and Jenn discuss how Biofield tuning can turn on your inner compass and help your body heal from injury and pain.

When we are healthy and without injury we can use energetic sound healing (in the Biofield) to know how hard to push our bodies and provide equilibrium for recovery.  

Kori is a graduate of University of Delaware and Neumann University (DPT).  Kori was a Division 1 Volleyball player at Delaware.  As an integrative therapist Kori uses multiple techniques to help her patients and athletes, and she tells us how she uses Biofield Tuning to facilitate healing across many types of cases.  She is also trained in Postural Restoration Institute methods and Cranio-sacral therapy.  Read more about her here.

Topics discussed:

• the magnetic energy field around all of us
• how the body gives us feedback in the energetic or electrical matrix
• muscles adhesions and integrative PT
• how grounding can help whole body fitness
• stress and pain during COVID
• a cost effective sound healing solution for the collective
• a bigger picture of muscle imbalances
• mindfulness and internal performance

Links of interest:

Join Kori for a biofield tuning group class

https://one2onephysicaltherapy.thinkific.com/collections?category=biofield-tuning

Learn more about biofield tuning http://www.one2onephysicaltherapy.com/services/soundtherapy/what-are-biofield-therapies/

Follow One 2 One Physical Therapy on instagram https://www.instagram.com/one2oneholisticpt/?hl=en

Jenn's podcast about the diaphragm with Kori's coworker:

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-core-of-the-core-with-noelle-ekonomou-dpt/

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According to Matthew Stampe LAc of Nova Acupuncture we can cultivate a balanced life at home with the wisdom of Oriental Medicine. In this episode Think Fit. Be Fit. podcast shares the nuts and bolts of acupuncture, Tai Chi, and moving energy in the body as well as thoughts on COVID, the immune system and being our healthiest.  

Jennifer and Matthew Stampe discuss several topics related to how acupuncture has improved her life, is a mainstay in how she maintains her health and about how the collective health seekers can take actions everyday to honor and find inner health power.

Topics discussed:

• Chinese diet therapy
• Pillars of Chinese Medicine
• Tai Chi and Qigong
• The second brain of the body: Microbiome
• Gut Biome and cravings
• The 5 elements and balancing energy
• Marijuana and Chi
• Hormones and sexual health
• Thoughts on staying healthy during COVID

Links of interest:

https://novaacu.com/

https://taijiclub.live/about/

https://taijiclub.live/chinese-dietary-therapy-2/

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This episode was originally inspired by the Fuse Ladder and how much we use it in the Alexandria studio, Impact Your Fitness.  Mariska Breland, the creator of the Fuse Ladder, a patented 8 in 1 fitness apparatus, sat down with Jenn and Tara to discuss all of our favorite things about the Fuse Ladder.  

There are so many important topics brought up in this conversation between three women who view strength as more important than correct form and looking pretty in yoga poses.  If you’re a trainer or rehab professional, you’ll hear from a leader in fitness for neurological conditions and if you want to upgrade your studio or home gym for distanced sessions, this episode will give you an opportunity to learn more about how Jenn and Mariska have been thriving with the Fuse Ladder.

A little bit about our guest and co-host:

After overcoming MS and multiple injuries, Mariska had to swap running for pilates and yoga. She had been teaching since 2003, but her signature style, Fuse Pilates, was coined in 2005. Despite her background in neuroscience and passion for neuro physical therapy, life continued to push Mariska towards fitness and changing people’s lives in the pilates scene.  Her favorite workouts combine gymnastics, strength training, and pilates. She also swears by using the Fuse Ladder! 

Tara began teaching Pilates mat classes in 2012 and completed her comprehensive apparatus training through Power Pilates in the summer of 2016. Ever the student, she still takes weekly lessons with senior teachers, and has attended continuing education workshops with Anula Maiberg, Andrea Maida, Benjamin Degenhardt, Blossom Crawford, and Bob Liekens, among others.  Also an avid yogini, Tara completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space (now YogaWorks) in 2018 and is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance and is known for her warm and playful nature.

Topics discussed:

• Limitations of yoga and pilates for improving bone health, posture and overall strength
• Avoiding injury as a yogi
• Utilizing the ladder for power, flexibility & corrective exercise
• Feeling empowered by pull ups
• Not allowing medical status or age determine your fitness level
• Using this as a pilates system and a fitness system
• Working with spring tension vs other types of resistance
• Misconceptions about balance training
• Working online and growing a training business

Check out our guest and co-host:

https://www.mariskabreland.com/about

https://www.instagram.com/mariskabreland/

https://www.instagram.com/fuseladder/

https://www.instagram.com/theneurostudio/

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/pilates-for-every-body/

https://www.instagram.com/tararose224/

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As you may have noticed by now; being healthy drives my motivation. 

Today's episode was inspired by my own personal health journey with functional medicine

What you'll learn in this episode

• Fout things I’ve learned about Functional Medicine on a societal level and working alongside these practitioners
• how my personal healthcare depends on the philosophy of functional medicine to be accurate plus the four things I’ve been contemplating about that.

links of interest:

Hamstring Freedom guide

Dr. Anca Sisu's practice in Virginia

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/dr-anca-sisu-md-on-a-functional-medicine-approach/

Find a Functional Medicine doctor or specialist, click here https://www.ifm.org/

Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser

Oberon Biofeedback

Learn more about comprehensive gut testing

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Optimal health and fitness doesn’t have to be a guessing game.  Chronic illness, aging, old injuries or stress can get in the way of whole body fitness and feeling good while moving.  Functional Medicine can reverse the negative impacts of stress and life on our body.  A guided approach to whole health and fitness starts with measurements and data that the typical doc does not offer. Functional Medicine is the future.  If you want to realize the potential of your body with blood work, stool and genetic testing and if you are motivated to advance in age without chronic illness, then you’ll learn why Functional Medicine is the best solution.  

Please note that information in this episode this is NOT medical advice.

Themes of this episode:

Healthy expressions of genes and hormones can be stumped when a functional medicine approach is not taken.  

Knowing more about the body is a tool for achieving sustainable fitness and health.

Health sovereignty and the ability to bounce back from almost anything life throws at us is a privilege that Functional Medicine can award us.  

Jenn has a truly holistic fitness approach that includes Functional Medicine

Meet Dr Anca Sisu MD of Restore Balance Integrative Health in Alexandria Virginia.  She has more than 17 years of experience in the medical field, having worked as a Medical Doctor and a Registered Nurse. Also, prior to opening her practice she worked for Inova Steinmetz Integrative and Functional Medicine in Alexandria VA. She has training in Functional Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Acupuncture.  Special areas of interest include fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid disease, headaches and musculoskeletal pain.

Topics of discussion:

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• Detailed medical testing for health and illness stages of life
• Skin as a reflection of digestive health
• How stress builds up and loads the body
• Leaky gut and muscle health
• Jenn’s health and resilience goals
• Genetic mutations and various manifestations in health
• Telemedicine and Functional Medicine
• Allostatic load (here's a podcast all about that)

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Gregory Gordon MA of Exercise Intelligence joins Jenn for a special recap episode!

Check out the blog on our most downloaded shows of 2020 with notes on the content:

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/our-most-popular-episodes-january-june-2020/

As we start the second half of 2020, we have seen our community grow tremendously and we thank you for your support!

If you are a long time listener and are looking for ways to help us grow, we’re grateful for you! Here’s a few ideas:

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There are advantages to workouts in an outside natural environment that are difficult to account for within the confines of a gym or fitness center.  This is because the body and mind were beautifully designed to adapt to our environment.  Today’s episode is an exploration of adventure meets exercise and leadership for fitness professionals.

In this day and age exercise is not just a way to improve our metabolism, it needs to be sustainable and effective enough to strengthen the immune system, negate the artificial lights, improve our brain health and many other things.  A fitness instructor that can bridge this together is rare and much needed! This is a conversation for trainers, fitness leaders and exercise enthusiasts who are interested in engaging in exercise in Mother Nature’s gym, in their business or life.  Exercise and Movement Science experts often measure and validate our exercise based on the load and the stimulus response, so this idea might be completely ignored by most fitness professionals. 

Melanie Webb is an inspiration to Jenn and many others, she is a leader in outdoor fitness and retreats.  That’s why she’s the perfect person to teach us to step outside to play and workout in nature.   

DEPARTURES Magazine calls Melanie Webb “The person to call for guided travel in Utah’s National Parks” 

Melanie Webb founded Sol Fitness Adventures in 2007 (which is how long I’ve known her!) and added her private wellness retreat label WebbWell in 2019. She is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry and an innovator in extending wellness retreats into the outdoors. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, ATHLETA Chi, Outside, New Beauty, IDEA Fitness Journal, Los Angeles Times and more.

An avid explorer, Melanie’s athletic pursuits have taken her on adventures around the globe. She currently lives in Park City, where she bikes, hikes, and stand up paddles her way through Utah’s spectacular outdoor playgrounds.

Purchase Mother Nature’s Gym 

https://www.amazon.com/Melanie-Webb/e/B07MXRTDDV?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060

Where to reach Melanie:

https://www.instagram.com/solfitadventure/

https://www.instagram.com/webbwellco/

https://solfitnessadventures.com/

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Finding the sweet spot for running and enjoying your movement is worth an inside look at how the feet contribute to strength, force absorption and running with natural confidence.

Rick Merriam has spent years educating runners on how to compete and have fun without pain.  He is a seasoned massage therapist, professor of anatomy and kinesiology and has his own podcast, Engaging Muscles podcast.  In his 25 year career, he has experience working as a biomechanics based massage therapist including work at ESPN, overcoming his own back pain and shares some stories from working with a high performance running shoe store.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Running economy starts from the bottom up
• The mechanics and how our joints move when running
• How shoes and cleats can ruin foot strength
• The mechanics of natural gait and shoes

Links of interest:

Previous Running episodes on TFBF:

https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/avoiding-injury-and-strength-training-advice-for-runners

https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/the-common-fallacy-of-running

Previous Running episodes on TFBF: https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/avoiding-injury-and-strength-training-advice-for-runners

https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/the-common-fallacy-of-running

Rick’s bio on EngagingMuscles.com

https://www.engagingmuscles.com/bio-rick-merriam/

And podcast https://www.engagingmuscles.com/podcast/

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