The Fitness Lying Down Podcast: Recent Episodes
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A glimpse into how a small, boutique gym can be successful with a minimalist approach using the right training systems for the coaches and clients.
In strength training, the role of hands and feet is often underestimated, yet they serve as critical foundations for stability and strength. By learning to engage and position these extremities properly, we create a kinetic chain that supports the entire body. When our hands and feet are actively involved in stabilizing and generating force, we distribute tension more effectively, leading to greater overall strength and improved balance. This enhanced stability allows movements to become more fluid and efficient, reducing the risk of injury and maximizing the benefits of each exercise. Ultimately, the key to unlocking full-body strength lies in understanding how to harness the power of your hands and feet.
In this enlightening episode, Megan the Trainer RD delves deep into the world of adaptogens, focusing specifically on ashwagandha, a popular herb known for its potential stress-relieving properties. You’ll discover the science behind how adaptogens work to help your body manage stress, boost mood, improve sleep quality, and enhance overall well-being.
Before you consider adding ashwagandha to your wellness routine, tune in as we break down everything you need to know—from potential benefits and side effects to how it might fit into your lifestyle. Whether you’re aiming to reduce stress, get better sleep, or simply support your health naturally, this episode provides a clear, science-backed guide to help you make an informed decision.
In this episode, we dive into a conversation about body positivity and how the fitness industry has often missed the mark in supporting this crucial movement. Joined by Josh Henkin, creator of DVRT, we explore why gyms need to be more than just a place to “get fit.” It’s time for fitness spaces to become havens of acceptance, belonging, and encouragement—where people of all shapes, sizes, and abilities can pursue their unique health goals.
We’ll discuss the role of fitness professionals in creating environments where everyone feels empowered to make lasting lifestyle changes. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or someone seeking a welcoming space to start your wellness journey, this episode is for you. Tune in for inspiring insights on how we can all be a part of redefining health and fitness!
I have one question for you: What's for dinner? If you’re like many of the clients I work with, just hearing that question makes you feel like the melting face emoji! But don’t worry—this episode is here to scoop you back up and put you back together. Join us as we chat with Megan, our expert registered dietitian, who will dive into why meal planning can be a game-changer for your health, stress levels, and even your wallet. Megan shares practical, actionable tips that you can start implementing today to make dinner time less overwhelming and more enjoyable. Tune in and let’s take the stress out of "what’s for dinner?" once and for all!
Check out Leslie Schilling's More Than a Menu at her website: https://schillingnutrition.com/newsletter/
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Working in the field for four decades - hall of fame strength & conditioning coach, Al Vermeil, returns to the FLD podcast and shares more of his wisdom in the weight room, and in other aspects of sport and life. Tune in this week to hear about how strength was measured when Al was in high school and why he prefers experience over education.
How many out there reach for bodybuilding exercises to build up the body? Makes sense, right?!?! We also like to think that functional training is more aimed towards improving mobility & stability and should be kept in the warm-ups & cool downs of the program. However, what if you were told that functional training can help build muscle along with all the other benefits of mobility & stability? Too good to be true? Tune in and listen to Josh Henkin, creator of DVRT and The Ultimate Sandbag, explain how this is possible!
There is always that time in a workout where a decision needs to be made: Are we at that point where I need to move to the next level of an exercise? This exciting moment in your fitness journey comes with other questions, as well. For instance, should there be a change to the load in order to satisfy the more challenging level? What if you weren't as ready for that level as you thought you should be - do you go back to the previous level? Should you ever return to the beginning? These are all great questions and this week Cory is ready to provide the answers!
Maybe it's misplaced optimism, but based on what we are seeing & hearing from younger fitness professionals, as well as, seasoned fitness professionals at the most recent Perform Better 3-Day Functional Training Summit in Chicago, IL it feels that there is a movement happening in the fitness industry not to destroy our personal training clients, but to hear them and see them and honor their wishes and needs while still giving them a tremendous gym experience and help them move towards their fitness goals and much more!
In this episode you will discover the "whys" of what brought Allen to FLD over a year ago to help improve his health & well-being (even though he had been following us for years prior). He & Cory go in depth of his experiences in the gym and how his group training sessions are helping to make big improvements in his movement strength on and off the training floor all while making a significant impact with other important lifestyle changes on his invisible health!
This week join Megan the Trainer RD in a very special nutrition take over episode! Our special guest is BethAnn Reas who is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Driftless Recovery Services here in La Crosse, WI! She's been in her position for 3 years and has training in Trauma Therapy, Women's Health, and Substance Use Disorders. She has experience working with teens, families, and adults. BethAnn believes in the importance of holistic wellness; caring for your mind, body, and spirit. She created and currently facilitates the Women's Mental Wellness group where Megan is a guest presenter. In addition to knowing each other professionally through their connection from the Women's Wellness group, Megan and BethAnn are close friends and were roommates during their four years at UW La Crosse.
These two powerhouses come together for an episode like no other! You'll learn a lot about where their professional spheres of mental health and nutrition intersect with topics such as self-care, stress management, food relationships, and emotional eating. Some of these topics can be heavy and difficult to navigate. The approach BethAnn and Megan have make these subjects easier to chew and swallow! ;) ;)
Learn more about Driftless Recovery and their services at their website here!
If you’re interested in working with Megan, you can sign up here!
With so many gyms out there that seem to provide the same "fitness as usual" training - how can one stand out? Well, FLD owner, Cory Cripe, struck gold when we stumbled upon this thing called DVRT over 10 years ago and that forever changed his path of direction in regards to how he looked at exercises, coaching, program design, and running a fitness business! Tune in this week to hear how just one little exercise tool made such an impact in his life and the lives of the clients he serves.
This week the owner of Fitness Lying Down who never took a business class and "cheated" his way through Econ 101 is going to tell you how to own a successful gym and what it takes. Okay, not really...but Cory is ready to share what is the secret sauce to the growth & success of FLD these past 10 years and spoiler alert: it has absolutely nothing to do with him! We're hoping that this episode provides you with some exclusive insight, a few belly laughs, and ideas about how to treat other human beings. Enjoy!
The episode you’ve been waiting for! This week’s nutrition take over with Megan The Trainer RD is all about weight management. The magic recipe for weight management is eat less, move more, skip breakfast, be in a calorie deficit, avoid carbs, and run until your legs fall off - or so you’ve been told! What’s the truth to these things? How do you successfully lose weight and keep it off? Can you work on these goals and still enjoy your life or are you limited to chicken, rice, and broccoli?
In this episode you’ll learn about some nutrition basics, mechanics of our metabolism like what speeds it up and slows it down, myths and the truth behind common weight loss approaches, and lastly you’ll hear about 5 action areas and leave with steps that you can do today to foster weight changes. If you like what you hear and think this might resonate with someone, pass it along or send us a message - we love hearing from listeners!
Set up a Blueprint session with Megan where you can calculate your estimated needs and build the structure for your meals!
https://fitnesslyingdown.com/classes/Nutrition-Coaching
With low back pain being the number one cause for disability worldwide and in no way slowing down, is there a place for fitness & exercise to help? This week we have the great privilege to hear from both Josh Henkin and Jessica Bento about ways fitness professionals can better understand and realize exactly what they're working with when a client struggling with chronic low back pain walks into their gym. Plus, we are excited to announce a Low Back Pain/Pelvic Control 6-Week Online Masterclass coming June 11th, 2024! Click on the link for more information and register to take part in this amazing opportunity!
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/product/low-back-pain-pelvic-control-6-week-online-masterclass/
Many of us begin our fitness journey as enthusiasts and that path leads us to consider exercising as a hobby and/or a lifestyle change. However, how many of us (even the professionals) consider fitness as a calling - more than just some job to do until you find something else that will support you, but an actual career that you dedicate and sacrifice for to improve yourself and those you are responsible for training? In this week's episode, Cory explains what it takes to truly answer this unique calling of being a fitness professional and how it isn't for everyone!
So what happens when you have such an amazing training system that supports clients' fitness goals when they're working with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, etc and you then have fitness clients that want to push the proverbial envelope and go beast mode in your gym? Do you have enough tools in your fitness toolbox to effectively train all intelligently? In this episode, Cory shares the secrets to our training sauce at Fitness Lying Down!
Here is the one million dollar question: are fitness professionals actually trying to help their clients, or are they trying to help themselves? With the large influence of social media, it can be easy to be tempted to offer fitness & exercise advice for audience engagement and social media net worth, rather than being concerned about those heeding that advice. There is quite the responsibility for the personal trainer to take care of the whole person and not just the physical parts that are brought to the gym! We are excited to bring back a good friend of the podcast, DVRT Ultimate Sandbag creator & CEO, Josh Henkin, to discuss how the fitness pro can remove the guesswork from program design and provide a more positive, corrective experience for the fitness client! A definite "must listen" for the fitness coaches and clients!
We have come a long way in the fitness industry as professionals, however we still fall short of the mark and can do so much better to support and nurture our leaders in the fitness world, as well as, the clients whom we serve. This week Cory spills some fitness tea on the effects from the scars of the past that continue to hinder our present, but can still be corrected to allow for a bright fitness future!
In this nutrition take over episode, join Megan the Trainer, RD as she talks about topics that impact essentially half of earth’s population - menopause and hormones. The things discussed here you won’t find in school health classes. In all honesty, you probably won’t find this information unless you do extensive digging and researching because it isn’t talked about! In this episode, we go there! Megan has done a lot of digging and is about to drop tons of insight nuggets right into your lap!
Do you really know what happens during a menstrual cycle? Did you know that this cycle impacts training sessions and weight regulation? Did you know estrogen is connected to more than just reproduction regulation - heart health, bone density, and motivation? Do you know how to help your body regulate hormones so you can feel at your best? If you don’t know how to answer these questions now, you will by the end of this episode!
Tune in to hear how you can get your hands on Megan’s FREE hormone guide that summarizes the information in this episode and MORE!
Books:
- Women’s Guide to Hormonal Harmony by Lacey Dunn
- Taking Charge of your Fertility by Toni Weschler
Instagram Accounts
- @drjolenebrighten
- @fertilityfriday
- @ttcdietitian
- @the.hormone.dietitian
- @the.funktional.nutritionist
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Functional strength training is something we really drive home when we are discussing everyday "real" people and their fitness. However, can this type of training benefit competitive athletes participating in their given sports? Listen to 2017 NSPA Coach of the Year, Matt Durant, talk about how he incorporates DVRT and the Myofascial Integrated Movement system into his athlete's programs at the University of La Verne in California for the improved performance, injury prevention, and to make them feel better as human beings! Great podcast episode with an amazing guest!
In this day & age with all the various platforms, we sure do have a lot to say in the fitness industry, but are we actually getting our message across to our audience in a way they are receiving it? Are the fitness professionals you've hired actually listening to what you are saying and building your program based on the goals discussed and agreed upon? This week we are excited to have Kelly Berry, VP of Operations at Fitness Revolution, shed light on what's trending in the fitness industry and how we can continually improve our messaging and offer a better service for our clients! A must listen for gym owners, personal trainers, and even the fitness client!
Discover more about Kelly & Fitness Revolution by clicking on the links below:
https://frnation.com/
https://www.kellyberry.info/
In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing our physical well-being is more important than ever. Exercise not only helps us stay fit and healthy but also contributes to our overall happiness and quality of life. Gyms offer a variety of options to cater to different fitness needs, from personal training for individualized guidance to group fitness classes for a sense of community and motivation.
However, these factors can also play a negative role for a person's well-being if they are following the "old ways" of traditional fitness and strength training. In this week's episode Cory offers a Declaration of Independence to break from the former thought process of exercise and liberate the gym goer.
Functional training like Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT) & Mindful movement practices like Myofascial Integrated Movement (MIM) emphasize the connection between the mind and body, promoting awareness, control, and functional movement patterns. By incorporating mindful movement into our exercise routines, we can enhance our physical performance, prevent injuries, and improve our overall well-being. Taking care of our bodies is a powerful way to honor the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Make sure to listen to this exciting episode!
It's pretty easy to believe when knee pain arrives that there has to be something wrong with the muscles surrounding the joint. What you will discover from our two amazing guests, Josh Henkin - CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training and his wife, Jessica Bento - physical therapist, is how there can be a lot more to look at than just the specific area of concern! When fitness professionals and clinicians alike can start looking at the big picture of human movement and interconnectedness, we can create better strategies and solutions to help our clients/patients decrease their knee pain!
Great news! Josh & Jessica are holding a course, 'Evaluating And Training Foot & Knee Mechanics,' beginning April 4th. This extraordinary course is for anyone that wants to understand the functional anatomy of the lower leg and ways to help alleviate knee pain. Use the link below & sign up for this 6-week course today to reserve your spot!
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/product/evaluating-and-training-foot-knee-mechanics-masterclass/?aff=18
Before you start pointing out the spelling error in the title, you have to listen to this podcast episode with Cory sitting down and talking fitness, massage therapy, and all things DVRT with owner of Quinntessential Fitness, Mimi Quinn! Mimi has a great story to share about how fitness motivated her from moving out of a corporate job that she enjoyed to being an owner of a very successful gym that started out of her garage in 2020!
If you ask enough questions, the reason people currently spend time with resistance training and exercising is for longevity. Sure, we enjoy the short-term benefits of fitness, but we are looking for a long-term return on that investment. This week you get to hear Cory explain how we certainly offer short-term benefits with DVRT and MIM that also allow for our clients to play the long game of fitness as they grow strong & age gracefully.
If you have been listening to us for anytime now, you won't be surprised to hear how everything is connected. However, what actually connects everything in our body and how? Connective tissue isn't just ligaments & tendons like we once thought. Can you imagine that your organs are actually connected to your muscular system and if you're having a problem with your GI this could impact how you move?!?! We're excited to have a good friend of the program, Josh Henkin, join us and help unpack this connective tissue and the best way to train and maintain for a better moving & feeling you!
This may seem like a stretch, but could there be a parallel of how FLD owner Cory Cripe's guitar lessons could teach him a thing (or two) about someone seeking a personal trainer and joining a gym? Find out how this different point of view has helped change how he looks at new leads and trial memberships. Also is it possible that what you wear on the training floor can scandalize your clients? You'll enjoy this funny story about changing wardrobes!
This week’s episode is all about calories! We might see calories on nutrition labels and menus but what does this figure really represent and are they worth keeping track of? Registered Dietitian Megan & dietetic intern Isaiah will be discussing everything you need to know about calories and calorie counts. Clients often question: How many calories do I need? Am I getting enough? Are all calories equal? Find all these answers and more in a jam-packed episode you won’t want to miss!
We all know about HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and other forms of intense strength training workouts and their benefits. However, is there a place in the gym for a slower method of physical fitness training? Could we improve our fitness levels and even our other systems of training by including a more mindful approach to exercise? In this episode Cory explains how we at FLD are creating a balance for our clients to help them reach their fitness goals by sustainable means. Plus, Cory might have an "old man" trainer moment where he criticizes his fitness peers for some shameful acts through social media!
Wanna know what's better than having one guest on the podcast? Having TWO guests! We are excited to have double the fire power with Josh Henkin creator & CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training and Jessica Bento PT & Director of Education at DVRT for this special podcast episode to pull back the curtains on shoulder health and the solutions for when this joint is less than optimal. In addition to spending this time talking about ways to improve shoulder pain and functionality - there is an opportunity to join these two for a 6-Week Shoulder Master Class exploring everything from corrective to performance with the shoulders. Don't miss out! Check out the links below for more information...
Register for the DVRT Shoulder Master Class:
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/sandbag-comparison/
In 2023 DVRT dropped a bomb with the Myofascial Integrated Movement program (aka MIM). It turned lots of heads and drew some criticism because it was breaking from what many understood to be functional strength training with Ultimate Sandbags, kettlebells, resistance bands, etc. But is MIM all that different from the philosophy of DVRT? In this week's episode Cory chats with the man responsible for the MIM nuke, Josh Henkin, and asks him many of the questions that he has, that he's heard from from other DVRT and fitness professionals, as well as clients at FLD who are being introduced to this bodyweight approach to movement & fitness. You do not want to miss the details that Josh lays out regarding MIM from it's origin to it's future in DVRT!
All you need is another podcast reminding you that 2024 is coming up fast and are you ready? In this week's episode FLD owner, Cory Cripe, wants to share his insights from 2023 that will help you succeed in 2024 whether your goals are health, fitness, weight loss, and/or personal growth. And if nothing else you want to tune & listen and hear Cory's average guitar playing of his most favorite Christmas song!
What makes sports performance different than human performance? Our strength & conditioning specialist, Cory M Cripe, is about to take you through his thoughts about the positives and negatives of the strength coach's profession. You will certainly be surprised by the experience of our owner when it comes to training the various athletes in their given sport.
This week's episode is an episode you don't want to miss! Megan The Trainer RD and FLD's fabulous nutrition intern, Christie dive into nutrition 101! This discussion covers everything from nutrient basics and recommendations to guidance for blood sugar regulation, hormonal support, and overall health promotion!
You’ve probably been exposed to a lot of different nutrition information - what’s the best diet for this, foods to avoid for this, etc. and although some of that information is true and may be helpful to you, we can get caught up in the trees and lose sight of the forest! With this episode, Megan and Christie hope to bring you back to nutrition basics.
Saying “reset” sounds cliche, right?! Let’s realign the basics of nutrition and learn how to use it to make you feel empowered instead of overwhelmed. Megan and Christie want to quiet all the noise and set the record straight. Tune in if you have nutrition and food knowledge already - even if you don't learn anything new, this can validate what you already know and confirm what you need for your goals! This will give you a little boost and enable you to hit the ground running! If you don’t know where to begin with nutrition/food, they are starting with basics so you’ll know why these things are important. If you struggle with implementing broad recommendations like “eat more fruits and vegetables” this can give you more insight as to why you should, so it has more meaning for you which means you’re more likely to do it!
If you like what you heard in this episode, join Megan in 2024 for her brand new series, Back to Basics! This is a 3 month/90 day program to help you not only start the new year on the right foot, but keep the momentum going! Click on the link below for more information...
https://fitnesslyingdown.com/Home/Event/6438
We are excited to bring back long-time friend of the program, Josh Henkin, and talk about some exciting things that have been going on for DVRT in the past year and what to expect in 2024! Also we take a deep dive into the necessities of strength training and making your fitness programs complete: from mobility to stability to strength & power. And not just all for the physical, but for other components of the body, as well. Great session with many "gifts" for the listeners!
Since 2020 virtual training has taken off, but is it really worth it? Is it a viable solution for group fitness classes? What are some of the upsides & downsides of training via Zoom? In this week's episode we break down our approach to online and virtual training. Plus, Cory discusses the bomb that is known as DVRT and it's impact on our training at Fitness Lying Down and how no other system can compare to this effective way to build real world strength!
In this week's episode, Cory is joined with Megan the Trainer RD and discusses why he might be the best person to hug. Also, on top of that, find out why fitness professionals are not allowed to have "bad" days and have you ever wondered at FLD why exercises haven't gotten any easier since the beginning of your journey with us? And for the main event, discover some easy to apply tips & tricks on how to better recover from your strength training sessions for your benefit!
In the fitness world, we gear our ads and messaging towards our ideal client. We have forms and formulas to calculate who our target market is and how to appeal to the ideal client. But has the personal training client ever thought about their ideal trainer? In this week's episode Cory covers what you should be looking for in your ideal trainer - shocker, it's not him! Plus, we cover Hip Hinge November and tell you all about improving your deadlifts at the gym. This and more for an action packed Fitness Lying Down podcast episode!
Guess who’s back?! Not only is this a nutrition take over with Megan, but she’s joined once again with fellow dietitian, Rebecca Cripe! We know we need nutrients to support our physical health. Did you know we need them for our mental health, too?? Our diet quality impacts our mental health, and our mental health impacts our food choices. Break the cycle! You’re going to want to take a listen if you want more info on stress eating, knowing which nutrients impact your experience of anxiety and depression, and how dietitians are ready to problem solve with you!
We expect a lot out of our fitness and strength training sessions. We want to reach the goals we have laid out for ourselves and are even willing to hire a fitness professional to help get us there. Now the question is what happens if your personal trainer appears not to be fit? Does their training and fitness advice mean less than if it came from someone who appears to be in shape and fit? In this week's episode Cory unpacks this topic and shares his thoughts about what it means to only get your fitness advice from someone that looks the part!
We have gone over the various aspects of the DVRT system and the seamless implications of adding it into your functional strength training programs. But what about the tools that come to us from DVRT? What a treat to have Josh Henkin CEO of DVRT and the creator of the Ultimate Sandbag to join us this episode and explain the reasoning and engineering of these unique fitness tool solutions and how they provide people to have better access for functional training!
This week join Megan the Trainer- RD and FLD’s current dietetic intern, Maddie, as they dish on popular diets. If you have been thinking about hopping on the keto-train or starting a new diet to help with weight loss, this episode is for you. Megan and Maddie will be pulling the curtain back on the science behind popular diets and discussing their potential benefits and drawbacks. They'll dive into the specifics of the keto diet, Mediterranean diet, and intermittent fasting, among others. If you have more questions about your diet reach out to Megan at nourishtoflourish.fld@gmail.com
For the first time ever in podcast history you will have the privilege of all four FLD coaches on at the same time! We go through questions ranging from celebrity crush all the way to favorite comfort foods. We will also pull back the curtains of how we do things at FLD and you will hear for yourselves how our team gets along like no other team in the fitness industry! Don't miss this amazing celebration of our 100th episode!
This week Cory addresses a fitness phenomenon known as 'Farmboy Strong.' What is it and where did it come from? When we are building strength - will any kind of strength do? And in actuality is being so strong in all movements and in all planes of motion a good thing? Heavy hitting episode with a dash of FLD history included for your listening pleasure :)
A lot of questions can be asked about fitness standards, strength training, personal training, goup fitness classes, methodology, and more when changing your training locations. There might have been some significant improvements in your previous gym, but for whatever reason you have to move on to another location and this change can be unsettling for most. Are you going to like it, will you get along with other clients and/or trainers, and are you going to lose all the progress you gained from your previous gym? Cory is going to take a walk down this lane with you and discuss his insights on why there is nothing to fear when moving your gym location to Fitness Lying Down!
For more information about the DVRT virtual workshop click on the link:
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/product/dvrt-workshop-virtual/
We are very excited to bring on one of our own Fitness Lying Down rockstar clients for this week's episode! You get to hear what it's like to be a part of our community from another perspective and discover how we have introduced Alethia to strength training through our group fitness classes and the ways this has improved her life in more ways than physically throughout the course of 8 years! A must listen for sure!
In this week's episode Cory provides a review of the most recent Pearl Jam concert he attended and goes over his song predictions from last week. Also, he takes a deep dive into sports performance training now that his son in 8th grade football is being asked to lift weights with the team. Plus, find out what makes mobility functional and how to avoid the trap of "mobility training."
As fitness professionals should we have "favorite" clients? Should we have certain clients that we would rather coach & train than others? In this week's episode Cory goes over who his favorite clients are to train at Fitness Lying Down. And we love celebrating milestones and this week we take time to remember this important landmark in our history. Plus, what are three songs Cory is looking to hear at an upcoming concert - it might not be fitness information, but he is running the show, right?!?!
Having an internship program is one of the best things we can do for our gym, but also for the interns that have the opportunity to experience our methods of training because, let's be honest, they're not getting this type of education in the classrooms. Also, the benefit of hearing about their immersion into our culture is very rewarding to both parties, as well. Take a listen as Cory conducts the exit interview with our latest intern, Abbie Wyro. You'll hear about FLD from a whole new perspective!
Are there tiny humans in your life? If so, you'll want to tune into this week's episode as Megan The Trainer RD and Coach Shelly take over the podcast! This episode is filled with none other than Shelly's signature laugh sprinkled throughout the conversation on how to be a healthy role model for the upcoming generation. They'll share their experiences from their different seasons of motherhood as they both have wealths of wisdom to offer!
There are a lot of trendy words that are out on the inter-webs right now including, but not limited to: mobility training, mobility of the day, resiliency, bulletproof, and more! But what can you sort through the weeds to find what you actually need to improve your range of motion and functional mobility? In this week's episode we are excited to bring on long-time friend of the show, Josh Henkin CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training, to dispel some common myths surrounding mobility and to offer solutions to help you reclaim active ranges of motion and battle the tightness you might be feeling in your body. Can't miss episode if you struggle with being "tight."
The subject usually comes up about what are the best exercises to do. This week Cory doesn't hold back and offers his three top DVRT exercises that you have to be doing if you aren't right now. Plus, Cory adds the one DVRT exercise that he tries to avoid and will tell you why. In case you didn't hear - Fitness Lying Down will be hosting a DVRT retreat October 14 & 15! Details and information are provided in this week's episode, so tune in!
With summer still heating up, are you skipping your strength training sessions because you want to do more things outside? In this episode, Cory breaks down why you can have your cake and eat it, too! And we talk a lot about the variety of training clients that come through the many doors of gyms, but let's talk about the variety of coaches out there who are working to make a positive impact in their clients' lives.
This week's episode dietitians Megan and Leslie Schilling talk about diet culture - what is it, what makes it harmful, and some strategies you use to say "adios, I think you're gross!" to diet culture! If you like what you hear, Leslie's new book Feed Yourself, hits shelves on August 1st and it's all about stepping away from diet culture and into your divine design. Pre-Order it now, or find it wherever books are sold! Leslie Schilling, MA, RDN, CSCS, CEDS-S, owns a Las Vegas-based private practice specializing in nutrition counseling for families, people with disordered eating concerns, professional athletes, and performers. Leslie has served as a performance nutrition consultant for Cirque du Soleil® and the NBA and an expert contributor to U.S. News & World Report. You may know Leslie best as the creator and co-author of the award-winning book, Born To Eat. You can find her on Instagram at @leslieschilling, on Facebook at Leslie Schilling, Sport Dietitian & Nutrition Therapist, or on her website: www.leslieschilling.com
This might seem counterproductive for us, a brick & mortar gym, to tell you about creating a cost-effective home gym. Are we purposely trying to run ourselves out of business?!?!? You will be surprised to discover how this can actually be a win-win for both parties as there is something very important missing in other people's home gyms that we can help with. This missing piece helps home gym owners stay on track, remain motivated, and experience the fun that only can be enjoyed at FLD! Whether you prefer group fitness or personal training, whether your goal is weight loss or knowing how to have better strategies with nutrition - this episode is the one for you!
The human body is awesome and is made up of many amazing systems to help it thrive in their own, unique ways. Included are the central nervous system, the autonomic nervous system, the lymph system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, and more. However, there is one system that is undervalued and misunderstood that holds all of them together. We are excited to have good friend of the program, Josh Henkin, help to break down what exactly is fascia, what is it's purpose, and how can we better train this important system on the gym floor. This is a fantastic, high energy show that will satisfy the geek in any person who loves movement and strength training!
DVRT Level I & Restoration Course
October 14 & 15
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On this week's episode of The Fitness Lying Down podcast, Megan the Trainer RD chats with a former Viterbo classmate Lara Boyum! They talk about her experience working with athletes, the common mistakes when it comes to fueling for activity, and mindset shifts needed based on goals.
After graduating in 2021, she has been working with the athletes at The University of Mississippi while completing her Masters in Food and Nutrition Services and has experience working in the university clinic, instructing an undergraduate nutrition class, and conducting research and building resources for the Ole Miss ROTC program. This fall she will begin her PhD in nutrition while working as a doctoral research assistant and dietitian for the ROTC program. Her areas of interests are in tactical athletes, disordered eating, and research. A great, high energy episode for you this week!
In the beginning of Fitness Lying Down, we'd hear questions about why we don't have any mirrors in the gym. Let's be honest, it's pretty standard in gyms to have mirrors, but for what? Listen as Cory breaks down our mirror non-issues at FLD. And, brace yourselves, you're about to hear the answers Cory provides for the Cup Of Joe Meeting hosted by WWBIC (Wisconsin Women's Business Initiative Corporation) at FLD this week. It's been an amazing journey these past nine years navigating through employment termination, business dreams, financing gymnastics, impressive growth, business partner break-up, COVID-19, and more business dreams to where this humble gym in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin has succeeded past many other's expectations! Cory shares the ups & downs of being a fitness business owner and what he's relied on for almost a decade to keep his sanity and life balance. Great episode to enjoy whether you're a FLD client, fitness enthusiast, small business owner, or just curious!
You see so much exercises and fitness tips from social media "influencers," but how do you know if it's legit. Are the workouts you find on YouTube ones that you should actually do for yourself? Are there protocol & standards in the fitness industry for a personal trainer in order to prescribe and encourage particular exercises. Or is it just a free for all? This week we dedicate time and go over how fitness could be better and more acknowledged as credible to help people and their physical needs. Also, what does it take to own a gym and set yourself apart by exclusively using the DVRT system - can anyone do it? Plus, have you heard about how important your hands and feet are when exercising? It could be a game changer in helping with your fitness needs and goals!
Do you like to get yelled at while on the fitness floor as means of “motivation?” Are you satisfied walking into a gym for your first session with the bar set at an unrealistic, ridiculous level? How about soreness? Do you like to be sore for days after a session? If these are not the training effects you like, don’t worry - you are not alone! We in the fitness industry can do a better job creating an environment that provides success while you work towards your fitness & health goals in a safe and sustainable way! This week we have three distinct pleasure of hearing from Josh Henkin, CEO and creator of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training, to help us break down where in the industry we can improve not only for our clients, but also for those with boots on the ground working in the trenches. A very high energy episode with lots of takeaways if you are a fitness pro or enthusiast - this episode is for you!
Of all the milestones we've accomplished, for some reason this milestone in 2023 seems to be a pretty important one this year (especially as a small town gym) as Cory reflects on how Fitness Lying Down became the gym it has grown to be up to the time 2020 and how we were able to navigate through the craziness of the coronavirus with lockdowns, mask mandates, and more! Lots of success that depended on so much more than the action steps taken during the uncertainties of the time. Listen to this episode for a behind the scenes on our handling of the pandemic.
In this week's episode Megan the Trainer RD goes over the very important process of a very important part of your ability to "Nourish to Flourish." We might think a lot about the foods we put into our mouth, but we really aren't too concerned about the rest of the process until the very end. Megan lays out for you the fascinating journey your food takes through your body and why this information can impact what you choose and don't choose to put on your plate. An insightful episode filled with great information about prebiotics to probiotics and everything in between is so vital for your health & fitness goals. Shoot, you might come up with some better rectum jokes ;)
Find Megan the Trainer RD at:
nourishtoflourish.fld@gmail.com
Or on Instagram:
@megan.the.trainer.rd
First time guest and long time DVRT coach, Larisa Lotz, makes her FLD podcast debut this week and boy does she have much to share. What an experience from the beginning working with children with autism and discovering how important the brain is to making real changes in your training sessions. Larisa really specializes in the intent of movement and makes it her purpose to have that resonate in her clients' training sessions so they can enjoy the benefits of intentional strength training outside of the gym where it matters most! You will love this high energy episode with one of our DVRT favorites!
Instagram:
@larisalotz
This week we are excited to bring on first time guest and owner of Restored Strength - as well as fellow DVRT coach, William Sturgeon. We go through and discuss how starting a fitness business can be a lot of not accepting no for an answer and why this industry is so much more than showing clients how to do exercises. William explains how they maintain client relationships at Restored Strength to keep successful and how helping to educate the next generation of fitness professionals is vital to the future of fitness. Fun conversation with lots of insight on the benefits of owning a gym!
This week Cory is joined by fellow DVRT coach, Caroline Juster, to discuss the very popular Perform Better 3-Day Functional Training Summit and what it means to them to continue learning in this industry and provide clients on the training floor what is learned in the classroom. Caroline also shares how and why she was influenced by DVRT and how she smartly implements this system into her training programs. A great episode with a great guest - make sure to listen!
We are excited to have on this week's podcast episode the TWO best nutritionists in the La Crosse County area! Megan the Trainer, RD gets a chance to sit down with Rebecca Cripe, RD and discuss her role as a clinical dietitian for the last 15 years. Rebecca shares what she's seen over the years as a nutritionist who specializes in weight management and provides some very practical tips for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and make better lifestyle decisions. You do not want to miss this conversation with these two titans of dietetics!
What a great opportunity to sit down and talk with our most recent intern, Yann Memiaghe, about his experience as a full-time intern at FLD for the past three months. Just imagine an Exercise & Sport Science major at UW-La Crosse getting a taste of the functional training we do, the whys of our programming methods, the hows of creating an environment of success for our clients, the fun we have as a staff, and more! You definitely want to take a listen to this episode and hear about the other side of the training floor that few get to share! Thank you Yann for all your help and enthusiasm on all things Fitness Lying Down!
Do women bulk up as a result of strength training? Can you lose your belly fat by doing ab crunches? Is squatting bad for your knees? These are some popular fitness myths that we can all say haven't really carried their weight. In this week's episode Cory and DVRT creator, Josh Henkin, go through some other fitness myths that have resurfaced on social media to explain why they aren't as true as the influences would have you believe. You might be surprised to hear what is discussed from topics including: stability training, reasons for tight muscles, bodybuilding with functional training, & more!
Anyone who has dabbled with "functional" fitness has at least heard of the Turkish Get-Up (TGU), if not practiced it. There is no doubt how the TGU can be really relevant to your training goals and strength outside the four walls of your gym. This practical exercise taking you from the ground on your back to standing on both feet required your body to move with precision and purpose while you navigate through gravity, mastering every body position along the way. Great experience for anyone looking for a challenge, but find out a few more details from Cory (the birthday boy) on how to make this popular exercise a little bit more efficient in your training space!
When lunges aren't a good option for you, or your clients, what is the solution to offer that provides the benefits of the lunge without actually having to lunge? In this episode Cory takes great care to explain how this certain exercise can be used for clients' success in the gym when traditional lunges might fail. Plus, how to coach a very traditional gym exercise to make it a better experience for those who might be troubled with shoulder pain/problems - getting the muscles to do their job and not some other body part's job! Great show for you to improve problem solving on the training floor - make sure to listen and invite your friends to join in on the FLD Podcast!
Could the squat exercise be the king of all leg exercises? Is there an exercise out there that can match the amount of muscle recruitment and carry over the squat has to everyday life? You'd be surprised to hear a common fitness myth that Josh Henkin of DVRT is all too eager to debunk for you! If you like to squat - you will want to tune in this week. If you don't like to squat - you will definitely want to listen to this week's episode with our guest who knows a thing, or two, about building a better squat exercise!
What will it take to grow a successful generation of fitness professionals to keep this industry engaging and beneficial for the general population? Providing an internship to hungry, young coaches is a great way to start! Cory, this week, shares about the internship program at Fitness Lying Down and how we are trying to turn out problem solvers and not just the stereotypical trainer that is more concerned with their social medial following than improving the paying clients they serve on the training floor! Listen to this and more in this action packed episode! And an apology in advance for the hoarseness of Cory's voice :0
In this week's episode we are grateful to have creator and CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training, Josh Henkin, to help us break down what power training is and, more importantly, what it is not. After listening to this conversation you will be surprised to discover how important power training is in all walks of life at all ages and how to build better strategies to build power & resiliency for your everyday life!
As fitness professionals we get tripped up with functional training and how that looks in a strength training program. FLD owner, Cory Cripe, shares his experience moving from "old school" strength training programming through his time with the Chicago Bulls' strength & conditioning staff to where he is now. A great episode to find out how functional training can be fun, effective, and productive!
Do you remember the days when you'd tweak something or become injured and were told to "take a week off" from exercise to heal? In this week's episode Cory is ready to explain why that is more myth than fact and why you should do everything to not skip your strength training days - even when not 100%. Also, in last week's episode with Shannon we failed to unpack what consists of her functional training and what exactly we do for exercises, load, and volume to help her with her fitness goals of maximizing her strength. This information will help you wherever you are on your fitness journey!
When it comes to strength training at Fitness Lying Down using the DVRT (Dynamic Variable Resistance Training) principles, we get a lot of questions like, 'Can you really build strength with sandbags?' 'Can you really build bigger muscles with functional training?' And so on. Our guest this week wants to share with you how she has been on a journey for over 20 months to build real world strength & muscle through functional training and learning how to nourish to flourish with the help of Megan the Trainer RD to be successful with her fitness goals! A truly great story shared by one of our very own sandbaggers!
You can follow Shannon on Instagram @jedi.training.for.girls
For a lot of people the title of this podcast might be Greek to them and they would be correct! In this episode find out how this Greek phrase ends up being the mission statement for us at FLD and how this can help people in their movement journey...especially running!
We know the famous poem by Robert Frost, but how can Cory make that a poem about Fitness Lying Down? And also, how can he this week take the popular abs of steel title and change the metal to make it better for FLD core training? This is an exciting episode this week and we can't wait for you to hear it!
This week Cory had the privilege of talking with DVRT Coach and Physical Therapist, Dan Swinscoe. In this episode they cover topics from clients with knee pain, why physical therapists with a training background are more effective in the clinic, using strength training to help golf patients, why heavier loads will benefit clients/patients, and TACOS! You will be blown away by Dan's insight and ability to make sense of many topics. Always a great conversation!
Now that we're a few weeks into 2023 we're already seeing various challenges being thrown around on social media. And one of the more popular challenges out there is the infamous PLANK CHALLENGE! Instead of criticizing this trendy core endurance exercise, we decided to dedicate some air time to offer suggestions on how to build a stronger, more resilient core for this particular exercise. You will enjoy that and some more eclectic topics this episode!
With all these different exercises targeting your abs, which ones work best, are most effective, and don't wind up making your low back sore for days? The first thing to know is what makes up the core muscles and what are their responsibilities. Now knowing the difference between an ab workout and core training will help you decide the best strategy to strengthen your core muscles and live a better life with a more efficient core. Listen now as Cory takes you through core training at FLD along with some other random topics!
https://fitnesslyingdown.com/4890-2/
Have you compiled your list of resolutions yet for 2023? Well, hold the phone and take a pause! You might not have to look at New Year's resolutions as a way to reach your new fitness goals. We are excited to bring on Josh Henkin of DVRT to talk about the traps of goal setting and how we in the fitness industry can help guide clients in ways that make their goals more attainable not in the short term, but for the long haul. Enjoy this episode and Happy New Year!
As the Christmas season is approaching, we figured a great gift would be to bring on longtime friend of the show, Josh Henkin. In this week's episode - in the spirit of Christmas - we are going to take a Christmas Carol approach and talk about fitness past, present, & future. You will be amazed to hear why things have evolved the way they did and how we got to where we are today in the fitness industry. Plus, what direction is the industry heading and does Josh believe that social media will continue influencing the industry in the future...
There was a time and place where someone's strength was gauged by how much they could bench press. What is a good indicator of strength? In this week's podcast, Cory shares his thoughts about the bench press exercise, discusses how you are carrying, and maybe the first ever "dad joke" shared on the FLD podcast! Are you ready for this action packed episode?
When you are in the industry as long as FLD owner Cory has been, you make a lot of mistakes! However, these mistakes come to be teachable moments and this helps in the success of interacting better with clients, building better programs, and becoming more precise in coaching. Tune in and hear what 5 mistakes Cory has made with DVRT and using the Ultimate Sandbag...but how these mistakes has helped him grow as a business owner & coach!
When you can combine the science of human movement with the art of programming, a true symphony of movement training can jump right off the paper onto the gym floor. FLD owner, Cory Cripe, is excited to share his views on making the perfect program. Also, why can't personal trainers get it right without DVRT? And is there a time to not push & motivate your clients to excellence on the training floor? Listen to this episode for those answers and more!
We all know the benefits of strength training. However is there a difference between training men and women? Are there certain considerations that should be taken into account when designing programs for females? Are there exercises that would be better for women, or are there exercises that women should avoid? These questions and more will be answered not by Cory this week! We are excited about this special guest host that has more skin in the game when it comes to being a woman and training other women!
You might have noticed that we do strength training a little different at FLD. The one thing we do as a way to hack into people's strength is invite our clients to train barefoot. This invitation has been met with an overwhelming YES! Find out in this episode how Cory was introduced to barefoot training and why it's an important part of what we do in our training sessions!
It's one of our most favorite-est months of the year. It's a month where we pay special tribute to a special movement pattern. Listen as FLD owner, Cory Cripe, unpacks the intention of this movement pattern that will make it more efficient & effective for you whether you are training it or using it outside the four walls of your gym environment! Join us as we celebrate Bend Over November and share this joyous occasion with your friends!
We know when it's coming and we know how we're going to feel about it a few days later...but to be successful in and out of the gym you cannot skip leg day! Or can you? Find out the hack we at Fitness Lying Down have discovered that prevents you from days of lower body soreness. You're welcome!
In a day and age where chronic pain has stung 20.5% of the US population, what can we do (especially in the fitness industry) to help mitigate this serious issue? Obviously, ignoring it cannot be an option and using sayings like, 'No Pain, No Gain' will not suffice. Well, this week FLD owner, Cory Cripe, has a chance to discuss with someone who knows a thing or two about pain and pain management, Josh Henkin. This episode will give you a better look at what pain is and does and how you can reduce the effects of pain in your body.
This week Cory provides you with interesting insights from looking back at 8 years of success with FLD. And you're in for a treat with some never before heard of fun facts of where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Sit back and enjoy a little Fitness Lying Down history lesson!
The Functional Movement System (FMS) rocked the fitness industry a few decades ago with their introduction to the Functional Movement Screen and the power behind its uses in a clinical & fitness setting. We at Fitness Lying Down leaned heavily on this screen and what it told us about our clients and how to adequately create a program for them and their movement needs. Fast forward to the present day and hear why we aren't implementing this tool at FLD and how DVRT, in our eyes, has made it acceptable to skip using such a valuable movement screen!
When you have the opportunity to make a call across "The Pond" and talk with a larger than life DVRT coach like Greg Perlaki, you take it! You're going to enjoy this episode as Cory discusses many things with Greg such as his beginnings as a DJ, making his own wedding plans around a DVRT certification, and making his way into the fitness industry by selling gym memberships. DVRT is very fortunate to have such a stand-up guy like Greg representing in Great Britain!
This week Cory gets to sit down with Lina Midla and discuss how her views of training has changed as she has gone through various seasons of her life. They also discuss why running might be a problem for many people who are on a journey of reclaiming their health! Another can't miss episode and you will discover why the game of chess might come with a risk of bodily injury, too! Don't forget to share with your friends!
We've had the great honor of having our dietitian, Megan Berner, join us to talk nutrition. This week we take a big turn in another direction with her as we discuss her fitness background and how training at FLD has prepared her for being strong to carry and birth a child, as well as, recover from a labor & delivery that didn't go as planned. Megan's training story isn't just about pregnant women, but also how we can systematically regress or progress exercises based on the individuals' needs. You don't want to miss this episode!
This week FLD owner, Cory Cripe, sits down and dispels common glute training myths with Josh Henkin from DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training. Also, taking the time to break down the science of human movement and how to effectively & efficiently train the glutes for a complete functional program that will leave them stronger (and looking better)! Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for this no holds barred conversation!
This week Cory has the opportunity to sit down with FLD coach, Shelly Linskey, and discuss how she went from a stay-at-home mom of six to a certified personal trainer and more! We are grateful to have her on this episode and if you have never heard Shelly laugh, get ready!
It is one of the most overlooked movement patterns when we train at the the gym, but it is the most important one we rely on as human beings. Listen as Cory directs you through some of the paths he takes at addressing this training deficiency at Fitness Lying Down and how you, too, can prevent poor movement patterns with some of these solutions in your tool belt.
You will love the story of how Scott Schultz, owner of Impact Fitness & Nutrition, went from being a collegiate golfer at Purdue University to designing caskets to becoming a successful fitness business owner. It will surprise you why not succeeding at CrossFit in a small Iowan town catapulted his decision to jump ship from working in his established profession to begin a whole new career in an uncharted fitness territory.
The stress is real. And for many even making it to the gym can add more stress to someone's life so opting out of a workout is one way to alleviate the additional stress. However, skipping a training session adds more to the anxiety and the stress of missing gym time. How can we in the fitness industry flip the script and make going to the gym an opportunity for self-care and feeling good as a result? You will love to hear what Cory Cripe & Josh Henkin have to discuss when it comes to creating better gym solutions for the stressed out client!
How strong is strong and what exactly qualifies someone to be strong? You will enjoy this week's episode as Cory breaks down how strength has evolved throughout his short life and why this line of thinking has changed the way he designs training programs for the clients at FLD and why it matters to you!
Did you know there is going to be a core training course coming to Fitness Lying Down in October? FLD owner, Cory M. Cripe, is excited to share his passion how core training is not the same as an ab workout! If you don't walk away from this podcast without a different way of thinking then we did not do our job. Anyone interested in the DVRT Restoration Course can find more information and register here:
https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/view-certifications/
See you in October!
This week Cory sits down once again with DVRT creator, Josh Henkin, to discuss how we in the fitness industry might be missing the target when training clients in larger bodies on the gym floor. You might be surprised to find out it's a lot more than "eat less & move more." A great podcast episode for fitness professionals and enthusiasts!
We're always grateful to have conversations with people in other areas of health and wellness. In this episode Cory gets the opportunity to talk with Joe Stibolt, owner of Six 57 Mobility, about how we uses DVRT and the Ultimate Sandbag with his massage therapy clients to keep them mobile and help mitigate pain so they can live their lives to the fullest! You will enjoy listening to Joe's philosophy and methods to help the world become a better place - one sandbag at a time!
Instagram: @jstibolt
Six 57 Mobility Website
We are all too familiar with the saying, 'An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure.' However, how does that play in when you are training in a way that goes against the traditional way of strength training? Isn't all strength training created equal? When you hear FLD owner, Cory Cripe, passionately argue how there is only one kind of strength training that will create a resilience now and in years to come to that will outweigh any measurement of cure!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE DVRT RESTORATION COURSE
This week Cory brings on Caroline Juster, a fitness professional from Chicago, Illinois and discusses how DVRT solutions make it easier for her to train clients in-person and online. You'll enjoy hearing her story that goes from being a professionally trained musician to a novice fisherwoman to an effective coach and why she decided to hire FLD as her DVRT coach!
Instagram: @carolinejuster
High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) or as we call it, MRT (Metabolic Resistance Training) has received a lot of bad press in the fitness industry and we don't think that is fair. Especially when we can include the DVRT (Dynamic Variable Resistance Training) principles to this effective way to training. We're so grateful to have the creator of DVRT, Josh Henkin, return and discuss how something like this can H.I.I.R.T. (High Intensity Interval Resistance Training) so good!
Cory's DVRT HIIT Programs (Click Links):
Movement Strength Encyclopedia Program
Dynamic Strength Training Program
FLD owner, Cory Cripe, sits down with physical therapist (and DVRT devotee) Dan Swinscoe to hear how he applies the Ultimate Sandbag to his patients and their rehabilitation. Also, hear how he was able to use the power of the mind and DVRT to recover from a serious rotator cuff injury due to a bench press competition. This is a must listen for everyone!!!
Instagram: @danswinscoe
Facebook: www.facebook.com/dan.swinscoe
It's great to have Coach Cari return for an exciting episode where she details her latest DVRT program, talks about what makes her tick as a fitness professional, and goes over how she onboards a new client into her fitness program. This is a great conversation with lots of useful information for the fitness professional and enthusiast!
Instagram @coachcariii
DVRT Program: https://ultimatesandbagtraining.com/product/metabolic-movement-6-months-unlocking-functional-fitness/
SoCal Kettlebell Fest https://www.halliekazda.com/socal-kettlebell-fest
With the extensive resume Ingrid Marcum brings to the fitness industry, it was an honor for us to have her as a guest for this week's episode! Cory sat down and discussed many things about strength training and the different methods used to provide a strength that cannot be measured by how much you can actually lift. You will thoroughly enjoy hearing what this fitness elite has to say!
Instagram @theironvalkyrie
http://www.ingridmarcum.com/
This week Cory sits down with two of the fitness industry's best: Josh Henkin and Jessica Bento to discuss fitness professionals prescribing exercises and the snowball affect that it has when done correctly and when not! If you never thought there could be a bad exercise wait until you hear what these two have to say about it!
When you get a chance to interview a living legend you shut up and listen. That's what Cory found out as he had the great privilege of bringing on hall of fame strength & conditioning coach, Al Vermeil. Al has been involved with the Super Bowl champions San Francisco 49ers and the Chicago Bulls throughout their championship years and has many life lessons to offer inside and outside the weight room. We hope you enjoy this amazing conversation with this hall of famer coach!
Al wanted to include this note after minute 50 for our listeners:
The first time I heard the word functional was Alvin Roy the godfather of strength coaches talk about functional isometrics. I have his book and it was when he was with the San Diego chargers. Alvin Roy to my knowledge along with Clyde Emrich of the Chicago Bears were the first two strength coaches
This week Josh Henkin from DVRT and Cory share a discussion about training the planes of motion and why that is important and beneficial for our bodies whether it's fat loss, improved performance, or injury prevention. Get excited to expand your wealth of knowledge!
Whoa! Before you grab your burning torches and pitchforks, hear us out! Never did we say stretching is bad or evil, but is it the most efficient & effective use of your time? Listen this week as Cory breaks down the pros and cons of stretching and offers a better solution for those tight muscles!
This week Cory and Lina sit down to reflect on an amazing week of DVRT certification at Fitness Lying Down and how FLD clients saved the day with their own insight and testimonials!
This week Fitness Lying Down owner, Cory Cripe, provides insight on the origins of "functional training" and why he refuses to use this term when describing the magic that happens at FLD!
In this episode Cory sits down to talk with our very own trainer/dietitian/mom-to-be/everything else, Megan Berner RD. She spells out why current fad diets may work in the short term, but how they could actually be harmful to living a healthy life down the road. Tune in to hear not only how she debunks these popular weight loss diets, but how she provides real life solutions to building a better relationship with food that will help you Nourish to Flourish
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This week Cory gets to sit down and chat with one our own Sandbaggers, Shannon Amberg. These two discuss what it means to be over 5 years strong at FLD and how Shannon has discovered that strength training is so much more than how much weight you can actually lift. Listen as this change in mindset has helped her in so many ways outside the four walls of Fitness Lying Down! Also...we need a name for Shannon's "fitness" Instagram account. Can you help us out? Email your ideas to fitnesslyingdown@gmail.com
And follow Shannon on Instagram @gratitudemaven
You will love hearing about how this small gym owner in Buffalo, NY started her fitness career and ultimately got her passionate about DVRT! Also, you might be a little shocked by what her go to sweet treat is (I know we're going to have to try it)! Great guest, amazing conversation, and we are just delighted to have had Robin Paget on this week!
In this week's episode Cory gets to sit down to talk with friend & mentor Josh Henkin, founder and CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Fitness. For anyone that has followed Fitness Lying Down you know this is the system of training we use to build resiliency in our clients' lives through movement strength and the Ultimate Sandbag is one of the important fitness tools we use to get the job done. You will absolutely enjoy hearing Josh's insight on so many topics in his uncanny ability to make things make sense and you might be surprised to find out what his go-to sweet treat is!
How many out there would not only take time to talk with an owner of another gym in the same small town, but do so on their own podcast?!?! Well, this week Cory gets the chance to talk with Unity Fitness owner, Jordan Rudolph, about how his aspirations of wanting to become a physical therapist lead him to opening his own gym right down the road from Fitness Lying Down! Great talk with a great human being.
Cory enjoys a candid conversation with one of our favorite DVRT instructors about what it is we do as trainers and how following a system of processes takes the guess work out of designing training programs and coaching clients, resulting in a huge return on investment for our sandbaggers. A can't miss episode this week!
Catch up with this week's guest on their previous conversation with Cory!
https://anchor.fm/cory416/episodes/Ep_12-The-Ripple-Effect-e1d98sd
This week Cory gets an amazing opportunity to sit down with Sawyer Shea and discuss body image and how the fitness industry and popular culture hasn't really helped men and women to love themselves for who they are. It's a remarkable conversation that should stir up some conversations as she tries to flip the script on what is perceived as healthy and what actually should be considered healthy and happy!
This week Cory sits down to have an amazing conversation with Peretz Sheinerman about a history of substance abuse and reckless living that didn't get the best of him! You don't want to miss this episode to discover how we was able to pull himself out of the darkness, turn his life around, and become the proud owner of FORM studio in Boston, MA.
This week Cory sits down with massage therapist, Ben Beeler, to talk about his evolution into DVRT and how sandbags helped him build a more efficient core and take him out of low back pain to help his practice and love for running! Can't miss this episode if you have experienced low back back pain in your life or if you just want to hear a great conversation about strength training and wellness!
We are excited to have Cari Satre (better known on Instagram @coachcariii) sit down with Cory and discuss how she discovered DVRT and the benefits of utilizing the Ultimate Sandbag, pancakes versus waffles, and her thoughts about being on social media and what that means to her! Great conversation with this fantastic fitness professional - don't miss out!
The human body is an amazing thing when you sit back and think of all that we are capable of doing. We should honor our body's ability to move and be athletic, but don't always find the means to reward our body for being amazing. This week Cory discusses exactly how to capitalize on those opportunities for movement and build strength as we grow in age and wisdom.
When you get the opportunity to have someone that calls himself Coach Fury on your podcast, you have to get that person on! The great benefit is he is also crazy knowledgable about all things DVRT, Ultimate Sandbag, kettlebells, & comic books! Great conversation with one of the DVRT greats!
The fitness professional is a valuable asset in today's world with their knowledge on improving people's physical well being, but should they also be responsible for entertaining clients during their training sessions? Cory explores that thought and offers his own opinion on the matter as he also offers some insight on the highly effective sprinter stance!
Cory has the opportunity this week to sit down with a long time friend and find out more about her beginnings and where she thinks the fitness industry is heading especially after the events of 2020.
How do you define strength? We think we know what strength training is, but how can we know what the training is if we struggle to give a clear definition of what it is exactly that we train. Does that even make sense? LOL Well, this week Cory discusses how we approach strength at Fitness Lying Down and why you are going to want to adopt our way of thinking!
Listen this week as Cory pays tribute to the person who influenced his love for weight training and bringing Fitness Lying Down to where it is today.
This week Cory sits down and chats with FLD's dietitian, Megan Berner. They discuss her small town roots, what got her to where she is today, three tips in building a better relationship with food, and some exciting news for the future!
Discover how we make strength more accessible at FLD for our sandbaggers and how our tag line is more than just some words under our business name. This episode is a must listen if you want to be better in the gym!
In this week's episode Cory sheds light on why he believes many want to become fitness professionals, but also why so many burn out of this industry (you might be surprised). He also talks about the reason he almost quit and left the fitness industry.
Cory sits down with DVRT coach John Rhodes to talk about what got him in the industry, how we found DVRT, and the way he implements it in Northern California. John has a very interesting history - you do not want to miss this one!
Have you ever felt like a square peg being violently shoved into a round hole when it comes to your fitness experience? Don't worry! You are not alone! Fitness Lying Down owner discusses in this episode how to avoid that terrible mistake and meeting people where they're at on their fitness journey.
How can you provide a fun, gym environment without the, well - you know, gym environment? Find out as Fitness Lying Down owner, Cory Cripe, breaks down how we offer so much more in our fitness culture!
In this week's episode Cory sits down with his brother-in-law, Ryan Peña, to discuss creating content that will get people interested in you and get them to come through the doors!
In this episode Cory breaks down why lunges are the king of all exercises and why using bodyweight lunges is not the most ideal way to teach someone how to lunge properly!
There are two things you may not know about Cory. He was a male cheerleader in college (kind of) and he was fired from a job he loved. In this episode he'll be breaking down one of those topics ;)
In this episode, Cory breaks down his intent for this podcast and who it is for. He also begins with his journey into fitness and where it has taken him from being a young, chubby boy all the way to his internship with the Chicago Bulls' strength & conditioning staff in 2001.