Let's Be GR815: Recent Episodes
YMCA of Rock River Valley
The YMCA of Rock River Valley team talks all things wellness. We'll share tips, tricks, motivation and laughs. We believe we can all be great in the 815 when we inspire and support each other.
If you want to talk about a field that sees trends come and go all the time, talk about the fitness industry! There is ALWAYS something newer, bigger and better and guaranteed to make big changes in your appearance, fitness level, and life. Listen in as our guests, Mike and Bill from FreeMotion Fitness, share what's to come.
If you didn’t catch her on our first episode of this season, Dr. Johnson is a naturopathic doctor whose practice offers complete natural health solutions including acupuncture, cupping, myofascial body work, and homeopathy, among others, many of which we discussed when she was first on. Dr. Johnson takes an approach that gets into the foundational principles of how the body works and how it heals itself. Today we’re going to talk in depth about detoxification, depuration and drainage--the three Ds!
Join us as we talk with Nurse Practitioner Abby Stalcup about some common ailments and how to treat them, incorporating both a traditional and integrative medicine approach. Medication is not a bad thing but, what can be done to help the body correct what is wrong and heal itself not just mask symptoms?
Join Gina & Melissa for episode 1 out of 3 as we dive into Macros and where to start. Have you thought about counting Macros but found it too complicated. Listen to our 3 part series as we break it down for you.
This episode is all about hydration. Most people know how much they should drink but it’s not always easy to do. Listen in for a few tips!
Join us as we discuss with the Executive Director of the Boulder County Health Department, Camille Rodriguez, on how this pandemic may have isolated us and how to change your behaviors for the greater good.
Melissa and Gina chat with Dr. Katrina Nguyen, a pediatric gastroenterologist and founder of Faithful-2-Fitness. Dr. Katrina specializes in childhood obesity prevention programs. She shares her knowledge of this issue and tips for parents to proactively take charge now to save their children from future health problems.
Working out in your 20s is very different then your 50s. Listen in as we discuss what we've learned along the way.
October 3rd launches Mental Illness Awareness Week. Mental illness impacts 1 in 5 adults. With a disease that is so common, it amazes us that it is still a taboo topic. We are teaming up with NAMI Northern Illinois to open the door on this topic. Our guests, Xavier & Melissa, share their stories and offer tips to listeners.
*Please note that this is a sensitive topic and may not be suitable for all people. We do discuss suicide in this episode.
Melissa and Gina kick off season 2 with a deep dive into naturopathic medicine with Dr. Nadene Johnson from Thrive Naturally Wellness. If you've ever wondered how to incorporate a more natural method of healing into your life - like Gina - then this is the episode for you. We'll define what naturopathic medicine is, methods of treatments and how it's incorporated into your healthy lifestyle.
Season 2 of Let's Be GR815 launches September 22, 2021. We have a great line-up of guests this season covering topics like naturapathic medicine, gut health, mental illness, a focus on childhood obesity, the wonders of water and so much more!
Let's Be GR815 is a YMCA of Rock River Valley podcast dedicated to all things healthy living. To learn more about the Y, visit rockriverymca.org.
Six months, 30 episodes, 1,200 downloads and countless nuggets of useful information! Our Let's Be GR815 podcast journey has been amazing. Thank you to our listeners. Check out this final episode of Season 1 as Melissa and Gina remember some of their fave episodes and tease what's in store for Season 2 this fall!
Carbs...they taste so good, but what are they doing to our bodies? Not all carbs are created equally. In this episode, we help dispel some myths around carbs with Personal Trainer, Holli.
This unique piece of equipment called the In-Body Scan is not offered at every local fitness center. Tune in to hear what exactly an In-Body Scan is, the benefits, and why you should get one done at the Y.
The In-Body Scan is available at the SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA, 200 Y Boulevard in Rockford. Packages are 2 scans for $30 and 6 scans for $100. If you want to schedule a scan, contact Gina Karvelis at 815-489-1261.
Long time Y member of 20 years and group fitness instructor, Cheri, shared her surprising successes from our most recent challenge. Tune in to listen about her awesome 'gains'!
Almost 100lb weightloss journey with Y member, Mary. Tune in to hear how Mary started her journey and learn a few new tips/tricks that have kept her going.
May is skin cancer awareness month!
With the summer months quickly approaching, listen in on why regular skin cancer screenings are so important. The debate is always around when should you wear sunscreen and which types are best to use.
What is all the talk about collagen?
We’re all about healthy eating at the Y and the importance of getting those vital nutrients through our diets. What are the nutrients necessary for healthy skin and what supplements should we take? We chat with Dr. Melissa Stenstrom, a local dermatologist, during this episode.
Join us as Dr. Jared gives his top 3 factors to look for when buying supplements. We cover when to take them and the effect they have on the body.
Eric recently hit a BIG milestone in his workout streak--1,000 days in a row! Recently, Eric has turned this streak into a fundraiser, benefiting the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. Join us as we check in on how Eric got started and where he is at today.
Join Gina, Melissa and Dr Jared with Chiropractic First as we take a deep dive into sugar and its effects on our health.
Here is the first of a four-part series with Dr Jared of Chiropractic First of Rockford, a YMCA partner.
Join us as we learn from Holli Tank about unhealthy eating habits and when it has gone too far. Have you ever heard of Orthorexia?
Join us as we hear about exercise “addiction” and compulsion and the difference between them. Y trainer and instructor Holli Tank joins Melissa and Gina to provide some warning signs and tips.
YMCA Member Laura recalls the day she stepped on the scale and it read 455 pounds. She remembers coming to the realization that it was time to do something but she had no idea how or where to start. Laura shares her success story with us in losing over 240 pounds. If you've lost motivation in reaching your 2021 goal, listen in on Laura's top tips.
We all know what we should be doing for our physical health--eating right and exercising, but when it comes to spiritual health, it can be confusing to people. How should we feed our soul?
Sometimes it can be easy to forget the importance of stretching and flexibility in your workout routine. Listen in to Tasha's top tips of how to get started & develop a routine. From daily stretching to massage, it all plays an important role in healthy living.
Rest days are good! We know we need them and that’s where the rebuilding happens and our muscles recover, grow and so on. Learn a few tips on how to recognize when to listen to your body.
Every parent can relate to this topic - how do you teach your kids to choose healthy food options when all they want is junk food? Or, maybe you have the picky eater who refuses to eat anything but pizza. We feel your pain and we have some tips!
In this episode, Gina and Melissa use their own experience as mothers to put together a list of tips to help. If you're looking for family-fun activities to burn some energy - check out 12 Bursts on our website. It offers daily activities in 5-minute bursts. Shoot for 12 bursts a day to get to the 60-minute goal.
LesMills fitness classes have quite the following. We know you love BODYPUMP, GRIT, COMBAT, FLOW and more. We wanted a look behind the scenes. What goes into making a LesMills class? How do they choose the music? And, what is it about that squat sequence that we all love to hate? Listen in to this chat with Alice from LesMills International as she pulls the curtain back on one of the largest worldwide fitness organizations.
It is safe to say none of us imagined we’d spend most of the last year stuck indoors, avoiding a global pandemic. Some of us picked up some not-so-healthy habits. Listen in as we address some of the bad habits we might have picked up during this past year of living in a Covid world and how we can break them and/or establish better habits
Tired of sitting all day? Learn tips around 'un-sitting' yourself with our guest, Dr. Lauren Polivka who is a licensed physical therapist.
Need a boost to get you through the winter months? We've got you covered with our new 6-week challenge: STRONG 2.0 - Level Up! Gina and Melissa breakdown the challenge and cover everything you need to know to get started.
It's a new year and many of us are choosing to make commitments to healthy lifestyles. Join us as we talk about tips & strategies around healthy eating at work or from home. From fast food options to meal prep, we have you covered!
No better way to spend the first few weeks of the new year than creating vision boards with your friends & family! Join us to learn more on where to start, what to include, & the purpose of creating a vision board.
Guest: Linette Rojas
Bring on 2021! Join us as we talk about setting intentions vs. setting goals with personal trainer, Linette Rojas.
No equipment, no excuses! How to make at home workouts work for you and particularly how to “improvise” equipment.
Learning to listen to your body. Change up or adapt your workout routine when faced with stressful times, an injury, or as we age with YMCA Personal Trainer, Lynn Early.
Are you a cheeseburger lover? Listen in on tips from YMCA Personal Trainer Holli Tank on how to incorporate more vegetables and fruits into your diet, as well as some discussion around plant-based eating.
Are you guilty of using the excuse that you have no time in the day to exercise? You just don't know where you would fit it in? We understand; we're all busy. However, we'd like you to challenge your priorities and how you think about exercise.
Melissa Burns and Gina Karvelis give some great tips and a few laughs about making exercise a priority in this episode of Let's Be GR815.
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