Tideline Talks: Recent Episodes
Michael Sclafani
We discuss all things related to health and wellness, dispel common myths and misconceptions regarding health and wellness, and do it in a way that's easy to understand.
Dr. Michael chats with Ashley McIntyre, a clinical nutritionist and owner of Elevated Plate. Her services are not simply macros and meal plans, but instead she conducts a thorough medical history to help optimize or elevate a client's long term health via nutrition. This can be accomplished by managing blood sugar, inflammation, and the gut microbiome. Ashley discusses the concept of dysbiosis, pro vs anti- inflammatory foods and how to use both in your diet. Tune in to learn how to harness the power of food choices to improve your overall well-being and achieve optimal health.
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Elevated Plate website: https://theelevatedplate.my.canva.site/
Elevated Plate Instagram:
@the.elevated.plate
In today’s episode, Dr. Michael sits down with Carissa Pisano - an inspiring single mother, dedicated nurse, and passionate fitness enthusiast.
Carissa shares the compelling story of how her labor and delivery experience during the birth of her first daughter ignited her passion for nursing.
She also opens up about the importance of prioritizing self-care through fitness, and how it empowers her to be the best mom and nurse possible.
Tune in as they dive into practical nutrition tips for busy professionals, explore the essentials of pre-workout nutrition, discuss the infamous beta-alanine "tingles," and swap favorite workout jams!
In today’s episode, we welcome Stephanie Garrison, the dynamic owner of PlayTri Sarasota.
Stephanie shares her inspiring journey from a corporate career to co-owning a thriving bike shop and triathlon store with her husband.
She and Dr. Michael delve into their personal triathlon race day experiences, breaking down each event of a triathlon.
They explore the balance between enjoying workouts and competing against oneself, and Stephanie reveals her dream of creating two Garrison family triathlon relay teams.
Tune in for a thrilling journey through race day adventures, the excitement of entrepreneurship, and Stephanie's passion for running a beloved local shop in our community.
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IG: @PlayTriSarasota
Website: www.PlayTriSarasota.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaytriSarasotaFL
Join Dr. Michael in a compelling conversation with Joey Gadah, a published author and engineer, as they explore the transformative power of building meaningful relationships.
Joey shares his journey of overcoming personal challenges and discovering the true importance of connection, both in and out of the gym.
With practical advice and insights, Joey provides strategies to cultivate a friendly and supportive environment in all aspects of life.
Don't miss this insightful episode—tune in to learn how to foster deeper, more meaningful connections with those around you!
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Follow Joey on IG: @JoeyGadah
Check out Joey’s book, “Nice Guys Finish Last…and That’s OK”
Order on Amazon
Dr. Michael sits down with Melissa Merriken, a seasoned fitness coach and athlete, to discuss her incredible journey. From her beginnings in cheer and gymnastics coaching to opening a gym with her husband, and competing in Olympic weightlifting, Melissa's resume is impressive.
But her path took an unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with Hashimoto's disease. Discover how Melissa navigated this new reality, becoming a member and then a coach in a Hashimoto's support group.
Learn about her inspiring process of retraining her body to handle the stress of working out and CrossFit, and her determination to compete in her first CrossFit competition since her diagnosis.
This episode is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and the power of community support.
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You can follow Melissa on her personal page at:
https://www.instagram.com/melissa_merriken/
Check out Melissa's photography page at:
https://www.instagram.com/merriken_made_images/
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Alyssa McCauley, community store leader for FitLife Foods. She shares her extensive fitness resume - gymnastics (both as an athlete and later as a coach), running, triathlons, physique competitions, and then crossfit. After moving from Columbus to Sarasota and meeting her husband and starting a family, she began coaching at Rack Star Athletics and then working with FitLife Foods. Tune in to learn more about Alyssa’s story and about what separates FitLife Foods from the other meal prep/delivery services!FitLife Foods: www.EatFitlifeFoods.comFitLife IG: @fitlifefoodsAlyssa's IG: @mclys5Rack Star IG: @RackStarAthletics_
On today’s episode Dr. Michael shares 2 real patient cases that came to our clinic here at Tideline Sports Performance.
One case involves a soccer player who was grossly misdiagnosed with shin splints by 2 different providers before being correctly diagnosed with a stress fracture.
In the second case he discusses a chronic hamstring strain with sciatic nerve entrapment, leading to long term tightness, pain, and weakness.
Tune in as Dr. Michael breaks down each case, discusses the true origin of these patients’ pain, and describes how each patient was treated.
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Kylie Marsh - personal trainer, Lululemon ambassador, and fitness extraordinaire. She talks about her various fitness ventures, from physique competitions, obstacle course racing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and eventually to mixed martial arts. Kylie also speaks about the importance of female empowerment, especially in the realm of fitness and combat sports. She has an extensive background in the world of fitness and is a strong advocate for female athletes.
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IG: @UnfoldingKylie
Train with Kylie!
Today’s episode features Zac Ansaldo, owner/founder of Nomad Fitness. He chats with Dr. Michael about how he transitioned from a job as a logistics broker in Kansas to a budding career in the fitness arena. His fitness career initially began as a crossfit coach before opening Nomad Fitness - a boutique personal and semi-private training studio in downtown Sarasota. Zac also has an impressive personal fitness resume in both the crossfit and Olympic weightlifting scenes. Be sure to follow both Nomad Fitness and Zac’s personal page!
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Nomad Fitness (IG): @NomadFitness_SRQ
Nomad Fitness website: https://www.nomadfitness.net/
Zac Ansaldo (IG): @OlyZans
In this episode Brandon sits down with his client, Dollie Mullholland, to chat about her experience working with Tideline.
Dollie came to us for our Sports Physical Therapy services after dealing with severe knee pain for a number of years. After recovering from her injury by working with Dr. Michael, Dollie was ready to start training again!
This is when she hired Brandon, our Performance Coach, to help her prep for a bodybuilding show and get back to training and feeling good!
Dollie is a hard worker, singer, bodybuilding competitor, mother, and fiancé. She does it all and we chat about all things life and fitness!
IG Links:
Dollie Mulholland
Highest Crown
Brandon Christ
On today’s episode we welcome a returning guest (three-peat) Dale Lively and his running partner, Joe Patoray. They recently completed the Leadville 100 - a 100 mile ultramarathon through the mountains of Colorado. Dale and Joey share their motivation for pursuing this venture, their training leading up to the event, and their experience during that grueling weekend.
Be sure to also check out their youtube video recaps - Bigger than a Buckle:
Part 1
Part 2
Dale Lively: @Live_Coach_FL
Live Training Center: @LiveTrainingOfficial
On today’s episode Dr. Michael debunks a couple healthcare myths and misconceptions using examples of real patients seeking help from us at Tideline:
Can you get low back muscle spasms because your upper neck is slightly rotated?
Can your hip/pelvis really go out and would that be causing a pinch in the front of your hip?
Tune in as he goes breaks down some of these misconceptions, discusses the true origin of these patients’ pain, and describes how each patient was treated.
Are foam rollers, lacrosse balls, and percussion/massage guns really the most optimal way for you to warm up before you workout? Tune in as Dr. Michael considers the science and theory behind each of these modalities as well as what they each actually do. He also discusses some optimal ways to prepare for a workout.
Today’s episode features Meghan Moger, a part time coach and member at Crossfit Bradenton. This Mississippi native chats with Dr. Michael about how she transitioned from a group fitness instructor to humbling herself in the crossfit arena.
Meghan has been a rising star member at Crossfit Bradenton who constantly challenges herself and was even able to qualify in the top 10% after 1 year of crossfit. She also shares her recovery after wrist surgery, which helped inspire her to become a crossfit coach.
Crossfit Bradenton (website): CrossfitBradenton.com
Meghan Moger (IG): @MeghanMoger88
Today’s episode features Kelly Mack, owner/founder of Mack Fitness 305.
She chats with Dr. Michael about how her first career was in corporate recreation, working across the country as a surf instructor, on a snorkel boat, and finally as a kayak guide in Key West for 14 years.
Like Dr. Michael she played rugby, where a teammate had initially introduced her to the gym world and she later signed up for a program called the Fighter Diet.
She then transitioned from the party scene in Key West to a more fitness focused lifestyle that eventually led to her booming career as a personal trainer - using the old school Instagram algorithm in 2014 to build brand awareness!
Kelly uses a very cerebral and scientific approach to her clients’ nutrition and workout programming and her passion for learning as she trains clients at the Vault and Circle the Sun!
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IG: @MackFitness305
Website: www.MackFitness305.com
Brandon sits down with Alex Nida, a professional who has worked with people with Autism, ADHD, and Neurodivergence over the last 16 years. They chat about Alex, Autism, ADHD, Neurodivergence, and physical fitness.
Brandon also shares some examples of how Autism and ADHD present in his life while Alex shares his experience coping with ADHD.
IG Linked Below:
Alex Nida
Brandon Christ
Today’s episode features Sara Lutjemeyer, a member at Rack Star Athletics. She chats with Dr. Michael about how she transitioned from all-cardio workouts (while watching The O.C.) to competing in Olympic weightlifting. A friend then introduced her to crossfit prior to moving to Florida and she was hooked! Sara and Dr. Michael also discuss the Level Method at Rack Star as well as how she began 1 on 1 coaching with Kaytee Miller to help her with pull ups.
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Rack Star (IG): @RackStarAthletics_
Website: RackStarAthletics.com
Brandon, our Office Manager, sits down for a chat with Ryan Hanks, Doctor of Physical Therapy & Coach!
They start out chatting about Ryan's past, how he became a Doctor, Coach, Lifter, and where he is going next!
Then Ryan flips the script and starts asking Brandon questions in regard to training, Autism, and every day life.
Links Below:
Dr. Ryan Hanks IG
Brandon Christ IG
Dr. Victoria Andarcia from Healthful Roots MD returns to the Tideline Talks podcast to chat with Dr. Michael for a second episode. They discuss overtraining, magnesium supplementation, some of the controversy around birth control, hormone/testosterone replacement therapy, and peptide therapy. Dr. Victoria Andarcia brings a wealth of knowledge to the field of functional medicine!
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Healthful Roots MD: https://healthfulrootsmd.com/
Healthful Roots MD - IG: @HealthfulRootsMD
Listen to Dr. Victoria Andarcia's first Tideline Talks episode (#66) on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
Today’s episode features Casey Jones - general manager for Restore Hyperwellness UTC. He chats with Dr. Michael about his exercise science background and how he began his career at Restore as a mobility specialist before working his way up to general manager. Restore offers a wide array of different modalities, such as cryo, IV drips, IR sauna, compression boots, and more. Casey is also an avid weightlifter/physique competitor and talks with Dr. Michael some of the mindset and discipline required in this arena.
DoMoreOfWhatYouLove
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Restore website: https://www.restore.com/locations/fl-sarasota-utc-fl060
Restore IG: @rhw_utc
Casey Jones IG: @casey600j
Today's episode features Veronica Rasicci, owner of Premier Personal Fitness, a concierge personal training service that specializes in helping local older adults improve their health, fitness, and quality of life. Veronica found her passion in helping the 55+ community after moving from Ohio to Sarasota in 2019. Premier offers mobile training services in her client's home or gym to improve accessibility to her services. She sits down with Dr. Jimmy in this episode to discuss her background and philosophy that she applies when working with her clients. To learn more about Veronica and Premier, check out the links below!
Website: https://www.veronicarasicci.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierpersonalfitness/
Brandon sits down with PCA Pro Bodybuilder and owner of Asgard Training Center, Bryce "Thor" Johnson for another awesome conversation. They chat about his PCA Pro Bodybuilding win, his current training, new updates at Asgard, photography, mindset, and life.
Bryce Podcast #1
Bryce Podcast #2
Bryce IG
Asgard IG
Brandon IG
Dale Lively (owner of Live Training Center) is back on the mic for another podcast episode. He shares some great upcoming events - the DEKA Mile hosted at Live Training Center (July 8) and the Leadville 100 race (August 19). He is also hosting a fundraiser on July 1 for the Life Time Foundation, who is a sponsor for Dale and his running partner in the Leadville 100 race.
Dale and Dr. Michael also do a deep dive into how to hold yourself and your clients accountable as well as the role of empowerment. They also have a lively (pun intended) discussion on what they feel is most overrated and underrated in the health/fitness industry - including supplements that are worth/not worth it!
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Dale Lively (IG): @Live_Coach_FL
Live Training Center (IG): @LiveTrainingOfficial
http://www.LiveTrainingFL.com
Donate to the Life Time foundation in support of Dale's Leadville 100 race HERE!
Be sure to check out Dale's first episode on our podcast HERE (episode 71)!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Danny Lyons - head coach at Gulfport Jiu Jitsu and one of the coaches at North River Jiu Jitsu. He shares how he initially discovered BJJ at the age of 17 while in Mississippi before returning to the sport a few years later. Danny and Dr. Michael also discuss what it’s like to enter into the sport of BJJ and some tips for those interested. Be sure to follow Danny to stay up to date on his upcoming competitions and ascension within the BJJ world!
Danny Lyons: @DannyBJJ_228
Gulfport Jiu Jitsu: @gulfportjiujitsu
North River Jiu Jitsu: @northriverjiujitsu
Today’s episode features Josh Wilson from the Vault Strength & Fitness - a 24/7 boutique gym that allows personal trainers to act as independent contractors within a communal fitness space. In fact, his gym space used to be a bank (hence the cool name/logo as the Vault 💎).
Originally a personal trainer who grew into various management and leadership roles, Josh later developed his own personal training company called Wilson Warriors. He and Dr. Michael connect as entrepreneurs in the health and fitness industry in this area.
Vault Strength & Fitness (IG): @thevaultstrengthandfitness
Website: https://www.thevaultstrengthandfitness.com/
Vault Strength & Fitness - Facebook
Wilson Warriors (IG): @teamwilsonwarriors
Today’s episode features Brandon Hardy, owner of Barbell Vice - a powerlifting gym in Palmetto. He chats with Dr. Michael about his early baseball career in Oklahoma before moving back to Bradenton to help his family. After returning home he discovered the sport of powerlifting in an old school gym called Muscle Works, where he began competing. After Muscle Works closed Brandon started Barbell Vice by slowly building out his home/backyard gym before moving into his current gym space in Palmetto. Make sure to follow Barbell Vice and check out a great powerlifting gym with a cool retro vibe.
Barbell Vice (IG): @BarbellVice
Today's episode features Werther Marciales, a jiujitsu black belt and owner of Fellowship Jiu-jitsu in Sarasota, FL. He and Dr. Jimmy discuss his journey as a grappler, athlete, coach, and business owner. Werther dives in about his philosophy as a coach and how he operates his school to create a culture that is fun, safe, and healthy while preserving a competitive spirit. They also cover topics including the benefits of training jiujitsu and how to stay healthy as a grappling athlete. Fellowship Jiu-jitsu offers programs at all levels for men, women, and children to learn and train jiujitsu. Check the links below to learn more about Werther and his school!
Website: https://fellowshipjiujitsu.com/
Instagram: @fellowshipjiujitsusarasota
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobotDolphin/videos
In this episode, Brandon sits down for another conversation with Mark Cox. Mark Cox is the "Low Budget Batman", jack of all fitness trades, and a counselor for at risk youth. Brandon and Mark talk about much more than just training and health! They have a deep conversation about overcoming life's obstacles, developing a winning mindset, Mark's job helping the younger generation, problems with today's youth, as well as tips and tricks they have both learned to improve themselves and the lives of those around them. Links below with social media accounts as well as other things discussed on the podcast!
Ep. 45 Mark Cox #1
Mark Cox IG
Brandon Christ IG
Real AF Podcast (Andy Frisella)
Tideline Sports Performance IG
Outwitting The Devil by Napoleon Hill
Today’s episode features Rachel Rotondo, a member of Real Fitness Sarasota. She chats with Dr. Michael about her arrival in Florida via Amtrak train, completing her introductory sessions at RFS with Breezy, integrating into a fitness community, working with Life Minded Nutrition, her future fitness goals, and even her experience as a patient at Tideline with Dr. Mallory.
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Rachel's IG: @itsonly4me
Real Fitness Sarasota: @RealFitnessSarasota
Steve Coyne, strongman, athlete, coach, event coordinator, and international man of mystery is back for another episode of the Tideline Talks Podcast. Brandon and Steve catch up on various areas of life and training while eating some beef liver and heart on the mic. Highlights include; Worlds Strongest Manatee 2023, Steve's training, asking for help, overcoming life's obstacles, 2024 event plans, and a deep dive into mindset. Check out the links below for Steve's first episode on our Podcast as well as all the social links!
Steve Coyne IG
Worlds Strongest Manatee IG
Steve Coyne Podcast #1
Brandon Christ IG
Tideline Sports Performance IG
On today's episode Dr. Michael answers a few questions we received: What's the difference between acupuncture and dry needling?Tideline's role with the Sarasota Paradise USL soccer teamWhen should you simply rest and when should you get something checked out?What is your favorite muscle group to train?-Ep 10: What is Dry Needling? (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tideline-talks/id1595604078?i=1000548216838)Ep 51: Dr. Amanda Carter from Lakewood Ranch Acupuncture & Wellness (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tideline-talks/id1595604078?i=1000584627289)Ep 69: Marcus Walfridson from Sarasota USL & Audigr (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tideline-talks/id1595604078?i=1000603126459)
Today’s episode features one of our very own clinicians, Dr. Jimmy Orr! He sits down with Dr. Michael to chat about his life story, speak about his sports medicine residency experience, and share more about his personal life and family. Tune in to hear more about a great clinician, professional lunch packer, amateur pizza dough tosser, undefeated youth flag football coach, and some of the fun projects he’s bringing to the Tideline team!
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IG: @JimmyOrr.DPT.SCS
Today’s episode features Kayla Comparetto, owner/founder of Peak Nutrition & Fitness. She chats with Dr. Michael about her pivot from coaching crossfit to her own nutrition and fitness coaching. Kayla also discusses her new personal venture into her upcoming physique competition. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic goals and expectations with clients and patients. Kayla is very active on social media and does a great job of pushing people to be the best version of themselves while also supporting a balanced lifestyle.
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IG: @Kayla_Comparetto
Website: https://www.PeakNutritionAndFitness.com
FB: @PeakNutritionAndFitness
Today’s episode features Darrian Tissenbaum, a local IFBB Fitness Pro. She chats with Dr. Michael about her gymnastics career and how she earned her IFBB pro card. Darrian also shares more about her own coaching business as well as what daily life is like for a fitness professional.
Give her a follow! @Darr.Tiss
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Darrian is proudly sponsored by: Dynamic Evolution (https://www.instagram.com/thedynamicevolution/), Jacked Panda Prep to Go (https://www.instagram.com/jackedpandapreptogo/), and Pro Tan (https://www.instagram.com/protan_official/)
Today’s episode features Dale Lively, owner of LIVE Training Center. He chats with Dr. Michael about transitioning from coach to business owner and now to a leader in the fitness community. Initially a ninja fitness/obstacle course racing gym, Dale and his coaches have also focused on improving quality of life and purposeful movements through group fitness, personal training, and nutrition coaching. They are now an official Spartan DEKA affiliate. He shares a lot about his personal journey and LIVE journey on instagram so make sure to give him and the LIVE page a follow!
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Dale Lively (IG): @live_coach_fl
LIVE Training Center (IG): @LiveTrainingOfficial
LIVE Training Center - website: www.LiveTrainingFL.com
Brandon sits down for another conversation with Jennifer Rudolf! Jennifer and Brandon chat about Jennifer's progress in her own training, her powerlifting journey, and TONS of information on proper training, nutrition, and recovery.
Jennifer owns her own coaching business through which she helps busy women crush their health and fitness goals! Additionally, Jennifer is a coach at OTF, Mother, and Wife! Jennifer was on a previous podcast episode going into detail on all the above, linked below!
Jennifer Rudolf Part 1
Jennifer Rudolf IG
Brandon Christ IG
Tideline Sports Performance IG
Today’s episode features Marcus Walfridson who is the owner of Audigr, which is the operating company for Sarasota’s newest professional soccer team - the Sarasota Paradise! He chats with Dr. Michael about his playing and coaching background in Scandinavia as well as how the idea to develop a minor league soccer team in Sarasota came about. Tune in to hear more about the upcoming soccer club, how the team is developing, and more behind the scenes info!
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Sarasota Paradise (IG): @SarasotaParadise
Sarasota Paradise (website): www.SarasotaPardise.us
Marcus Walfridson (IG): @MarcusWalfrid
Brandon and Dr. Michael tackle ROUND 2 of our new Q&A Episode series! In this episode we chat about:
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What is our why?
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Are we Introvert or Extrovert
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Best squat form and technique
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Core strength and stability
Brandon Christ
Dr. Michael Sclafani
Tideline Sports Performance
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Becky Hayden - the “Ripped Realtor”. Becky shares a lot about her background - from owning a bakery while becoming involved in the crossfit community to her career in real estate and what her training is like now after crossfit.
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Becky Hayden - IG: @TheRippedRealtor
Becky Hayden (real estate website): www.TheRippedRealtor.com
Becky’s linktree: https://linktr.ee/therippedrealtor
Today’s episode features Dr. Victoria Andarcia, a functional medicine physician and founder of Healthful Roots MD. She chats with Dr. Michael about her background, what conditions a functional medicine physician can help with, and how sometimes multiple intense workouts per week can be perceived by the body as a stressor if your recovery isn’t on point. Dr. Andarcia even shares how she helped Dr. Michael with his low testosterone levels that were discovered after tearing his lat muscle during a bar muscle up in the 2022 Crossfit Open.
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Healthful Roots MD (IG): @HealthfulRootsMD
Healthful Roots MD - website: www.HealthfulRootsMD.com
Healthful Roots MD - email: info@healthfulrootsmd.com
This episode features Blake Foltz, who serves as one of the owners of Crossfit Bradenton and a coach at Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting (outside of his regular 9 to 5 job)! Blake and Dr. Michael discuss his beginnings as a collegiate swimmer, his entry into crossfit, and his success as a competitive Olympic weightlifter. They also chat about some exciting upcoming developments for both Crossfit Bradenton and Team Florida Gulf Coast!
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Crossfit Bradenton (IG): @CrossfitBradenton
Crossfit Bradenton (website): www.CrossfitBradenton.com
Crossfit Bradenton (FB): @CrossfitBradenton
Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting (IG): @TeamFLGulfCoast
Blake Foltz (IG): @crossfit_blake
Welcome back to another episode Tideline Fam! This is the first installment of our new podcast episode format where we answer questions YOU ASKED. In this episode Brandon and Doctor Michael answer questions on:
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Plantar Fasciitis
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Health Coaching Vs. Sport Specific Coaching
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How To Improve Thoracic Extension
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Our Favorite Netflix Content
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Best Mobility Exercise
And lots more! We had a good time and thank you for the questions! Keep them coming! Feel free to DM us and be on the lookout for our IG Story next month!
Doctor Michael Sclafani
Brandon Christ
Welcome back to the podcast, Alexis Wells & Jordan Wong! Brandon sits down with the duo for another conversational style episode. We touch base on how their recent powerlifting competitions went, some of the treatment/recovery modality's they utilize, benefits of training, and much more! Links to their previous episodes are below as well as their socials!
Previous Episodes:
Alexis & Jordan Part 1
Alexis Wells Part 1
Alexis Wells Part 2
Jordan Wong
Socials:
Jordan Wong
Showcase Strength & Fitness
Showcase Strength Events
Alexis Wells
Controlled Chaos Powerlifting
Brandon Christ
Tideline Sports Performance
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Ryun Hook, head coach for F45 Lakewood Ranch East. He discusses his journey from NYC to Florida as well as his entry into F45 coaching. They chat about what makes F45 Lakewood Ranch East unique as well as the depth and experience of their coaching staff. He and Dr. Michael also discuss their own personal training methodology, the importance of not programming for your own strengths, and the value of hiring a coach for yourself.
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Ryun Hook: @HookFitnessLLC
F45 LWR East (IG): @F45_training_LakewoodRanchEast
F45 LWR East (FB): @F45LWREast
In todays episode, Brandon, our Office Manager & Performance Coach, sits down with Steve Coyne. Steve is a local strongman competitor, coach, and event coordinator who has been crushing it in his personal and professional life. Most recently, Steve pulled 700lbs at a competition at Metroflex Gym in Texas where some of the best athletes have trained, including Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman.
Steve Coyne
Brandon Christ
On today’s episode Dr. Michael chats with Taylor Perrotta - coach at Crossfit Havoc, Orange Theory coach, and personal trainer. She shares how she got into fitness coaching and her own personal journey in the world of crossfit. Taylor emphasizes empowerment and confidence for all things in life - both in and out of the gym!
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Instagram: @_taylormeghan
Email: TaylorMeghanFitness@gmail.com
OTF University Park: @otf_unversitypark
Crossfit Havoc: @crossfithavoc
On today’s episode Dr. Michael and Brandon wrap up the year 2022 by looking back at some highlights from the year as well as a preview of new developments for next year. Thank you for being a part of our Tideline family - whether you’re a patient, social media follower, coach/gym owner, or podcast listener!
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Team Florida Gulf Coast , Marc Lobliner , Healthful Roots MD , Sarasota USL
In this Episode our Office Manager, Brandon Christ, sits down with Jordan Wong & Alexis Wells. Jordan and Alexis were both on our podcast individually previously and receive treatment from our rock star team at Tideline Sports Performance. Through their previous episodes and conversation, we found out they are pretty close and cool friends too!
We dive into the history of Jordan and Alexis, chat about their current goals, upcoming events/meets, and just have an overall good time chatting about health, fitness, and mindset.
Jordan Wong
Alexis Wells
Controlled Chaos Powerlifting
Showcase Strength & Fitness
Showcase Strength Events
On today’s episode Dr. Michael chats with Liz Raedeke, co-owner of Camp Gladiator - an outdoor athletic style boot camp. She brings a lot of energy and experience to the fitness world and her coaching and training. Liz also shares her recent experience with Camp Gladiator finals as well as Deka Fit worlds. Follow her journey and be on the lookout for their Escape the Island competition!
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IG: @CampGladiatorSarasota
Facebook: @CampGladiatorSarasota
Liz's IG: @LizFitFillment
Today’s episode features Aubrey Gryskiewicz, founder of AubFitLife and coach at F45 Sarasota. She chats with Dr. Michael about how her coaching style reflects her own past and how she overcame various hurdles to get to where she is today. She specializes in the client who has tried everything else and is looking for a long term and sustainable approach to their health and wellness. Aubrey emphasizes that you can eat more and still lose weight without going into crazy calorie restrictions.
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IG: @aubfitlife
Check out her FB group - Toning Muscles with Macros
Brandon sits down with Joe Millslagle, a client of Tideline Sports Performance. Brandon and Joe chat about his journey to becoming one of the top Real Estate Agents in the area, competitive bodybuilder/powerlifter, husband and father. Joe has overcome plenty in his life, he shares his journey as well as some nuggets of wisdom he has learned along the way. Great conov. Great people. Till next time...
Joe Millslagle: @the.strongest.realtor
Brandon Christ: @b_christ21
In this episode our Office Manager & Performance Coach, Brandon, sits down for a conversation with Jeff Houser. Jeff is the owner of Jacked Panda Prep To-Go, a physique competitor, father, and overall good human. Brandon and Jeff chat about his journey to opening Jacked Panda, some of the trials that came along the way, the amazing SRQ community, and how Jeff changed up his health and life after getting Covid multiple times.
Links:
Jeff/Jacked Panda: @jackedpandapreptogo
Jacked Panda Website
Brandon Christ: @b_christ21
On today’s episode Dr. Michael chats with Cherisse Taylor, owner of RFS Barbell. They discuss her personal fitness journey from gymnastics, crossfit, and Olympic weightlifting. She also offers advice for those interested in Olympic weightlifting and her approach to coaching.
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IG - RFS Barbell: @RFSBarbell
Website: https://realfitnesssarasota.com/rfs-barbell-club/
IG - personal: @CherisseTaylor
Brandon Christ sits down to chat with Powerlifter, Business Owner, Coach, and Father, Jordan Wong. Brandon and Jordan chat about how Jordan got to where he is today and some of the tips and tricks he has picked up along the way. This episode also features a surprise guest to mix things up a tad!
Jordan Wong: @wongstwong
Showcase Strength & Fitness: @showcasestrengthandfitness
Brandon Christ: @b_christ21
Tideline: @tidelinesportsperformance
Today’s episode features Dr. Amanda Carter, owner and founder of Lakewood Ranch Acupuncture & Wellness. This former music star sits down with Dr. Michael to share her journey into Oriental Medicine as well as the differences between acupuncture versus dry needling.
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Website: AcupunctureSRQ.com
Instagram: @LakewoodRanchAcupuncture
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Jon Simos, personal trainer and owner of Greek Triangles. They discuss how he entered into the fitness industry to learn how to fix his own body and focuses on teaching others how to take charge of their own health and fitness. He also shares his food business, Greek Triangles, where he makes spanakopitas.
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IG (main): @JonSimos
IG (ventures): @GreekTriangles , @HowToRoadTripAmerica , @Jonathan.Simos , @Neuxist
Website: www.JonSimos.com
In this weeks episode, our Office Manager & Performance Coach, Brandon, sits down with Alexis Wells for a second interview centered around training, lifestyle, nutrition, and overall good vibes!
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Instagram: @alexis_faye_
Website: ControlledChaos.Squarespace.com
Today’s episode features Brett Grelle, a sports scientist for IMG and a high level crossfit athlete. He chats with Dr. Michael about his professional career and athletic background.
Highlights include:
🎙 Played defensive line and fullback in college and then graduated with his master’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Tampa
🎙 Explanation of what sports science is and how he explores volume, intensity, and explosiveness
🎙 How sports science data can help with injury risk reduction strategies as well as returning athletes back to performance after an injury or surgery
🎙 What data he looks at for IMG’s football and baseball teams
🎙 How he utilizes crossfit to see how far he can take his body
🎙 His experience since tearing his pectoralis major during the 2022 CrossFit Quarterfinals
Brett is a wealth of knowledge both at IMG and in the gym!
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Instagram: @fsrgrelle
Our Office Manager & Performance Coach, Brandon, sits down for another conversation with Bryce "Thor" Johnston. Bryce is the owner of Asgard Training Center as well as a competitive bodybuilder and strongman!
On this episode Brandon and Bryce chat about bodybuilding, nutrition, mindset, and training. Check out some highlights below:
1:40 Getting into bodybuilding and finishing up college sports
6:30 All in, end of college sports and first competition
11:00 Most recent show
14:00 Diet Talk
15:50 Small Changes to build big habits
18:15 Different Prep/Cutting Strategies
21 Most difficult part of show day
25:10 Morning Routine
32 Nutrition Talk
35:15 Posing/Presentation
42:50 Hydration
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Instagram - Bryce/Thor: @thorsrage_
Instagram - Asgard Training Center: @asgard_atc
Today’s episode features Derek Marino, founder and owner of 941 Fitness.
Highlights include:
🎙 Played division II football in New Hampshire before returning to Florida to become a firefighter
🎙 The meaning behind his logo design
🎙 Performs HIIT workouts in the park that are designed with athletic performance in mind
🎙 Utilizes social media and apparel sales to help grow brand awareness
🎙 Emphasis more on performance and overall health rather than just aesthetics
Be sure to check out Derek’s extensive apparel store and follow him on social media!
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Website: 941fitness.net
Instagram: @941fitness_
Today’s podcast features Mark Cox, a Long Island native and collegiate swimmer who describes himself as a “low budget Batman”. He has a myriad of different athletic accomplishments and continues to expand his sports resume.
Highlights include:
🎙 Jousting in the middle of the street as a kid
🎙 Moved to Florida to swim for Sarasota Sharks in high school
🎙 Trained at the Olympic Training Center in high school
🎙 Received a scholarship to swim Florida State University, during which he dislocated his shoulder and avoided surgery with 6 months of rehab
🎙 After graduation began his crossfit journey and then focused on Olympic weightlifting
🎙 Trains BJJ at Fellowship Jiu Jitsu as well as Strongman Saturdays at Crossfit Havoc with Strongman Steve
🎙 Works as a behavioral counselor for Safe Children’s Coalition within the Department of Juvenile Justice
🎙 Co-host for Florida Fittest Podcast
Make sure to follow Mark on instagram to follow his athletic journey!
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IG: @mcox91
Florida’s Fittest Podcast: @floridasfittestpodcast
In this episode Brandon talks about training with integrity. What it means, why it is important, and how it will help you level up your results and lift up those around you.
Today’s episode features Logan Hutsko, a professional hockey player for the Florida Panthers. He shares a little about his background and his track to the NHL.
Highlights include:
🎙 No one in his family was very familiar with hockey but he discovered hockey at a Pittsburgh Penguins game when he was a young kid
🎙 In high school he fractured his neck and chipped his kneecap, potentially putting his ability to play in college in jeopardy
🎙 Senior year in college he underwent ankle surgery and was unsure if he’d be ready to play in the NHL
🎙 Drafted by the Florida Panthers
🎙 Importance of mindset work to manage this high level of competition/play, especially after overcoming injuries
🎙 Setting goals to better yourself rather than just for a situation that you can’t control
Look out for Logan making big moves in the NHL this upcoming hockey season!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael talks about the Inverted U theory, or the Yerkes Dodson Law. This theory relates to your mindset and describes the relationship between stress/stimulation and performance. Tune in to learn more about where the sweet spot lies for optimal performance!
Today’s episode features Dr. Kris Hamwi, local plastic surgeon and owner of Florida Plastic Surgery. He shares his knowledge and expertise about male gynecomastia as well as performing a breast augmentation below versus above the pectoralis muscle and its implications for continuing an active lifestyle.
Highlights include:
🎙 His extensive training at Georgetown University Hospital, Harvard University, and Mount Sinai in NYC
🎙 Approaching plastic surgery as “fun medicine”, where patients are really excited to see the doctor
🎙 The difference between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia
🎙 How this condition can develop with testosterone/hormone replacement, steroid abuse, or marijuana use
🎙 Treatment for gynecomastia/pseudogynecomastia as well as the recovery and return to activity
🎙 Placement of a breast augmentation implant above versus below the pectoralis muscle and its implications for active individuals
🎙 Consequences of returning to chest exercises after breast augmentation
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Website: www.FloridaPlasticSurgery.com
Instagram: @flplasticsurgery
Facebook: Florida Plastic Surgery
Today’s episode features Cici Fougere, a 3 time CrossFit Games athlete (2018, 2021, 2022) and one of the most humble yet hardest working individuals. Tune in as she shares more about her background, how she progressed from a free 2 week CrossFit onboard/training program to stepping into the coliseum at the CrossFit Games!
Highlights include:
🎙 Growing up in Massachusetts and having a competitive edge from childhood
🎙 Her strong gymnastics background - competed through high school and then transitioned to coaching
🎙 Has a mechanical engineering degree and completed biomedical research after college
🎙 Her transition to CrossFit Games level athlete, which required an intense focus on mindset and addressing her weaknesses
🎙 The importance of finding a good coach and sticking to one program and learning to trust the process
Special shout out to Dr. Lauryn Ginsburg, Matt Slingerland, and CrossFit Lena!
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Instagram links
Cici Fougere: @cicifou
Coach Chad: @chad.mh
WRK Program: @wrkprogram
Ucan: @genucan
Unbard: @unbardcoffee
In this week's episode, Brandon dives into why boring workouts get the best results and what you can do to ensure your workouts are just the right amount of boring! As discussed in this episode, here is the link to the previous podcast where Brandon goes over all the different variables you can manipulate to measure progress and guarantee results: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1wJMBwjdXTHXYGWRLrwOTF?si=37566bf6a54f422a
Today’s episode features Jordan Borges, head coach of Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting. He has an extensive background in the sport of Olympic weightlifting and speaks about his transition from competing at the national level to coaching athletes who compete at that level.
Highlights include:
🎙 Originally from outside Boston area but moved to FL when he was young
🎙 Joined Team FL Gulf Coast at the age of 6 after his brother, Ryan, joined
🎙 Medaled at his first national meet at the age of 9 - this was when he realized that he had a promising athletic career in the sport of Olympic weightlifting
🎙 Trained with Team USA in college while attending Northern Michigan University (the same as Mat Fraser) Took a hiatus from Olympic weightlifting after tearing his hip labrum
🎙 Returned to Team Florida Gulf Coast as a coach and moved the team to CrossFit Bradenton
🎙 Dabbles as a stand up comedian in the Tampa/St. Pete area in addition to his work as a teacher
Coach Jordan also gives a heartfelt shout out to all of the assistant coaches!
Tideline Sports Performance is also a proud sponsor of Team Florida Gulf Coast Weightlifting!
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Instagram: @TeamFLGulfCoast
Website: CrossfitBradenton.com (Barbell Club)
On today’s episode Dr. Michael addresses a common misconception: whether your ribs can really “go out”. Spoiler alert - ribs don’t go out or pop out! So what actually happens when you feel this irritation and pain along your upper back/shoulder blade area? How do we treat this injury? Tune in to find out!
Today’s episode features Angelica Pardo, a coach at F45 UTC and owner of Pacific Fitness personal training. She talks about her approach to personal training, coaching at F45, and shares a little about her own upbringing and personal fitness journey.
Highlights include:
🎙 Her work with Pacific Fitness to build confidence at home before working out at a gym
🎙 Growing up in 90s, her family’s diet trend was cardio and cottage cheese
🎙 F45: 45 minute workouts focused on HIIT and functional fitness
🎙 Her love for doing the workouts with members at F45 when she’s not coaching
🎙 Training for a Spartan Race in September 2022 to challenge herself
🎙 Looking forward to running the Disney Princess half marathon this winter
🎙 Her large support for veterans causes
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F45 UTC Instagram: @F45_training_SarasotaUTC
F45 UTC Facebook: @F45sarasotaUTC
F45 UTC Website: https://f45training.com/sarasotautc/home
Angelica Pardo/Pacific Fitness: @angela_azn ; @pacificfitnessus
Today’s episode features Alexis Wells, powerlifter and powerlifting coach with her own company called Controlled Chaos. She trains at Barbell Vice in Palmetto and has a staggering powerlifting total of 1026 lbs! (440 lb squat, 198 lb bench press, 440 lb deadlift)
Highlights include:
🎙 Her work as a nurse - started in psychology and has transitioned to PCU/ICU
🎙 Using wraps vs sleeves in powerlifting
🎙 Started coaching in 2020 (branded Controlled Chaos in 2021)
🎙 Combination of remote and in-person coaching
🎙 Why she has a lengthy training history questionnaire as well as movement assessments for her clients
🎙 Utilizing back down sets with lifts
🎙 Working with a coach goes beyond marching orders/programming spreadsheets
When asked why you should workout at Barbell Vice/powerlifting gym vs commercial gym: “If your goal is to become stronger, you need to surround yourself with people who have the same or similar goal.”
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IG: @alexis_faye_
Email: asickerman01@gmail.com
Sponsors: @ritual_apparel , @stronghouseproject
On this episode Brandon talks about pre workout supplements, what they are, the different types of pre workout, and how to use them! This is a continuation of our supplement series so feel free to go back and listen to the first two episodes in this series:
Episode 22 - Top 3 Supplements (part 1): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-22-top-3-supplements-part-1/id1595604078?i=1000557217157
Episode 29 - Protein Powder (part 2): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-29-protein-powder/id1595604078?i=1000564657295
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Carolyn Renick, a local running coach in the Sarasota/Bradenton area. She’s completed numerous long distance races (including the Boston Marathon) and is a wealth of knowledge about all things related to running.
Highlights include:
🎙 Her extensive gymnastics background before college
🎙 Becoming the local person for running advice because they saw her pushing her kids all around town
🎙 She runs alongside her athletes and completes the workouts with them
🎙 Focuses on unlocking her runners’ different “gears” to help find the correct pace strategy for them
🎙 Believes that most people run too fast during the bulk of their runs
🎙 Running Triangle: your overall mileage is the base and your top mileage/overall range is pulled up by your speed work
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Instagram: @areyouthatrunner
On today’s episode Dr. Michael discusses an age-old concept in the sports performance world: identifying whether someone is a jaguar or a gazelle.
Tune in to learn the differences between these 2 animal metaphors and how they can be applied in the gym.
Drop a comment below on which you identify more with: Jaguar or Gazelle!
Today’s episode features Bryce “Thor” Johnston, owner of Asgard Training Center. Asgard is a unique, gritty, old school training gym donned with Scandinavian flags hanging from the ceiling, old school posters on the wall, and a laminated map of Asgard behind the squat rack. Asgard is the dwelling place of the Norse gods and Bryce designed his gym with the intent that members enter into a completely different realm to train.
Highlights include:
🎙 Earning the nickname “Thor” while playing high school football
🎙 Receiving a baseball scholarship in college before transitioning to football
🎙 Suffering a Lisfranc injury playing college football and recovering from surgery
🎙 Working as manager at GNC after college
🎙 His quest to purchase unique equipment over time to assemble Asgard Training Center, including Nautilus and Rogue pieces
🎙 How Asgard accommodates powerlifting, bodybuilding, strongman training with all the fun toys - atlas stones, axle bars, Fingal’s fingers
EarnYourWorth
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Instagram: @Asgard_ATC
Instagram: @ThorsRage_
Facebook: @ThorsRageATC
Dr. Michael sits down with Derrick Hawkins, owner of Derrick Hawkins LMT. Derrick is a massage therapist who blends myofascial connections from massage therapy, functional movement patterns from his training as a physical therapist assistant, and the mindset/flow from yoga.
Highlights include:
🎙 Originally from Bradenton/Palmetto and may have participated in some street racing along University Parkway in high school
🎙 His girlfriend at the time enrolled him in massage school after he decreased her back pain
🎙 Moving to LA in an attempt to become the massage therapist for movie stars
🎙 Working as a physical therapy assistant and massage therapist part time
🎙 Starting his own massage therapy business after leaving both positions
🎙 Completing training as a yoga instructor
Shout out to Modern Chop steakhouse for their recent opening!
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Website: www.DerrickHawkinsLMT.com
Instagram: @DiggyHawkins
Facebook: @DerrickHawkinsLMT
Email: YogaNiccaTherapies@yahoo.com
On today's podcast episode, our office manager, Brandon, takes a dive into protein powder supplements, what they are, what they do, and how to choose the right one for you!. This is a continuation and deeper dive into supplementation from our previous episode, top three supplements (Tideline Talks - episode #22, published on 4/12/22).
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MTS Whey Protein: https://www.tigerfitness.com/collections/mts-nutrition/products/mts-nutrition-machine-whey-protein
Today’s episode features Jen Rudolf, owner and founder of Sarasota Fitness Coaching. She’s a mother of 5 and her nutrition and coaching business helps other working professional women and mothers live their healthiest life.
Highlights include:
🎙 Doing P90X and Insanity at 4am to workout while her children were still babies
🎙 Competing in bodybuilding/figure competitions for 3 years
🎙 Transitioning to powerlifting and even competing in a powerlifting meet 9 months after her son was born!
🎙 Owning and operating a powerlifting and bodybuilding gym called Iron Empire in New Hampshire with her husband for 5 years
🎙 Overcoming her poor relationship with food from various figure and powerlifting competitions
🎙 Starting her own business focusing on accountability and personally checking in with clients about more than just the number on the scale - sleeping, eating, stress/recovery, video feedback of lifts
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Instagram: @JenniferJoy_Fitness
Website: JenniferRudolf.com
Facebook: Building Confident Bodies
On today’s episode Dr. Michael talks about how it’s ok to scale or modify your workout. Maybe you’re newer to a style of workouts or working out in general. Maybe you’re returning to some foundational movements as a great review and to decrease your risk for injury. Or maybe you’re a more advanced athlete who recognizes the importance of selectively scaling every once in a while to help recover from the grind. Tune in to learn more about why you are not defined by your score, your place on the leaderboard, or what weight or movement you choose!
Dr. Michael sits down with Gillian and Alex da Silva, co-owners of Rise Fitness
Rise Fitness is a boutique fitness studio in Sarasota with a wide range of class options for clients of all ages and fitness levels.
Highlights include:
🎙 Gillian and Alex meeting in Brazil and then moving to Sarasota together
🎙 Motivating and encouraging people to stay active while gyms were shut down through a robust online platform
🎙 Rebranding from Playmaker Training to Rise Fitness and transitioning into their current studio space
🎙 2 main gym spaces: Kinetics - functional training area that’s bright and airy; Dynamics - enclosed cinematic studio room with a digital whiteboard and recording studio
Their motto is “We rise by lifting others”
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Website: RiseFitnessFL.com
Instagram: @RiseFitnessFL
Facebook: @RiseFitnessFL
Dr. Michael sits down with Mike Lee, owner of Grit Fitness.
Mike is a wealth of knowledge and a fantastic wellness coach who creates workouts, meal plans, and supplement guides for his clients.
Highlights include:
🎙 Growing up in Oklahoma playing football, but was undersized
🎙 The importance of good quality supplements and avoiding questionable ingredients
🎙 Starting a family at the age of 19 while still playing collegiate football
🎙 Beginning his career in medical sales
🎙 Founding Grit Fitness as a side hustle before transitioning to full time
Shout out to Vitamin Shoppe UTC for offering free body scans!
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Instagram: @Gritty_Fit
Website: GritFitnessOnlineCoaching.com
Facebook: @GrittyFitOnline
Phone: (918) 636-6965
On today’s episode Dr. Michael hops on the mic to talk about the i3 model - no, not a new BMW car or Apple product.
The i3 model is used to describe how injuries occur and how we explain the recovery and rehabilitation process.
Tune in to learn more about the i3 model and how it can be used to help identify your risk for injury!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Dr. Jaci York, owner of Flourish Physical Therapy. Dr. Jaci specializes in pelvic health rehabilitation and shares some insight into her practice and more about pelvic health rehabilitation and this specialty.
Highlights include:
🎙 Obtaining her board specialty in women’s health (WCS) in Jacksonville
🎙 Her practice design with concierge/in-home 90 minute visits
🎙 What pelvic health rehab is and what conditions are treated
🎙 Pelvic health is NOT just for women! (and what types of conditions Dr. Jaci has treated in men)
🎙 What the pelvic health evaluation process is like
🎙 How pelvic health rehab plays a large role in the athletic population
🎙 32% of crossfit females suffer from some type of urinary incontinence
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Website: FlourishPelvicPT.com
Instagram: @FlourishPelvicPT
Facebook: @FlourishPelvicPT
On today's episode our co-host Brandon Christ discusses his top 3 supplement recommendations. Look out for part 2 next month!
Brandon is our office manager, nutrition coach, and performance coach here at Tideline Sports Performance. Interested in learning more about supplements or working with him on nutrition coaching? Shoot us a message!
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info@tidelinesportsperformance.com
MTS Whey Protein Powder
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Arrica Dallas, coach at Row House. Listen to her southern drawl as she shares her story of how she made her way down to Florida and tells us more about Row House as well as her personal story.
Highlights include:
🎙 Moving from Georgia to Florida initially for a bartending career
🎙 Developing plantar fasciitis from running
🎙 Her transition from running to rowing with Row House
🎙 Completing her Row House University coaching certification via zoom
🎙 Her culinary passion and love for Asian flavors
🎙 Shout out to Connor’s for their espresso martini
🎙 Recommendation for Marcello’s for a chef’s window dining experience
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Website: Row House
Instagram: @RowHouseUTC
Facebook: @RowHouseUTC
Today’s episode features our Lead Clinician for Tideline, Dr. Mallory Kalinoski. She sits down with Dr. Michael to chat about her background and personal story as well as how she got linked up with the Tideline team.
Highlights include:
🎙 Collegiate division I track & field as a middle distance runner
🎙 Meeting her husband in graduate school even though she promised herself she wouldn’t date anyone in the same program
🎙 A myriad of running injuries that sparked her interest in a career in sports medicine
🎙 Teaching yoga and indoor cycling for a local studio
🎙 Expanding the musical horizon in the clinic at Tideline
🎙 Transitioning from clinic director at an insurance-based clinic to her role as Lead Clinician for Tideline
🎙 Her love for running half marathons at Disney
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Website: Meet the Tideline Team
Today’s episode features Ashley Jette, owner of Optimal Nourishment. She sits down with Dr. Michael to discuss her background, her own fitness and health journey, and her approach to nutrition coaching.
Highlights include:
🎙 Growing up in Amish country in Pennsylvania
🎙 Serving in the Air Force working with communications satellites
🎙 Her role as unit fitness program manager within the Air Force
🎙 Meeting Rich Froning at a Crossfit course at the Air Force base in Colorado
🎙 Gaining 52 pounds in 6 weeks after basic training and then losing 30 pounds of water in 3 weeks
🎙 Her emphasis on taking the time to get to know your patient/client to truly understand what’s going on
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Website: OptimalNourishment.com
Instagram: Optimal_Nourishment
On today’s episode Dr. Michael talks about why you should give yourself an offseason.
Sometimes we grind so much at the gym and in life that we need to take a brief period to recover, downregulate, and spend an extra moment to work on some weaknesses.
Tune in to learn more about how a brief offseason can help you out! (Especially if you’re coming off the Crossfit Open!)
In this episode Dr. Michael sits down with Mike Lee - a man of many talents.
He plays rugby for Sarasota Surge, does crossfit at Real Fitness Sarasota, and competes in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gustavo Machado BJJ SRQ.
Highlights include:
🎙 His tour around Australia while playing for the USA Tomahawks rugby team
🎙 Introduction to crossfit in Connecticut
🎙 Moving to Florida and joining the Sarasota Surge and Real Fitness Sarasota
🎙 Literally breaking his face in a rugby game
🎙 His new adventure with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
🎙 Likening his treatment at Tideline Sports Performance to having a cheat code for rugby, crossfit, and BJJ
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Instagram: @SarasotaRugbyClub
Facebook: Sarasota Surge Communications
Website: www.SarasotaRugbyClub.com
Dr. Michael hops on the mic to tie the fantasy role playing game of Dungeons & Dragons to fitness. He discusses key categories that compose all of our fitness/character profile as well as how training can influence these categories. Tune in for a fun twist on fitness and how to measure your strengths and weaknesses!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with two staff members from Restore Hyper Wellness - Winston Heibner (Co-Owner) and Katie Kupser (Regional Sales & Marketing Director).
Highlights include:
🎙 Katie’s journey with yoga and how she carries over these principles to Restore
🎙 How Katie got hooked up with Restore by sliding into one of the owners’ DMs on IG
🎙 Winston’s deep roots (pun intended) in the Lakewood Ranch area
🎙 How Winston’s company used to ship ferns across the US
🎙 The creation of the term “Hyper Wellness”
🎙 Different offerings from Restore
🎙 Plug at the end for Michael John’s as a great date night restaurant
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Instagram: @rhw_utc
Website: https://restore.com/locations/sarasota-fl-utc/
Facebook: @rhwutc
On today’s episode Dr. Michael discusses a common myth in healthcare - being out of alignment. This theory that your spine or hips can be out of alignment and contribute to your pain has been passed around the healthcare world for decades, making clinicians appear as expert level Jenga players. Tune in to learn more about this common misconception and hear why healthcare is not like going to Meineke to correct your alignment!
Today’s episode is brought to you by our podcast co-host and office manager of our practice, Brandon Christ.
Brandon dives into the mindset required to achieve fitness results as well as how to manipulate variables in training to make and determine your progress.
Hint: it’s not always about moving heavier weight!
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Instagram: @TidelineSportsPerformance
Website: TidelineSportsPerformance.com
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Meredith Donohue, general manager and co-owner of Real Fitness Sarasota (RFS).
Highlights include:
🎙 Noisy hot yoga experiences with her dad
🎙 The world famous mascot of her alma mater - the Western Kentucky University Hilltoppers
🎙 Discovering Real Fitness Sarasota the FloGrown way - through a sticker wrapped pickup truck
🎙 Her rise through RFS from a collegiate intern all the way up to co-owner
🎙 Falling in love with her husband Jake at the gym and his uncanny resemblance to The Karate Kid
🎙 Cross training with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to become even more of a badass
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Instagram: @realfitnesssarasota ; @mere_donohue ; @lifemindednutrition
Website: www.RealFitnessSarasota.com
Facebook: @RFcrossfitsarasota
Today’s episode features Nick Dompierre - part owner of Crossfit Bradenton, remote coach, and Olympic weightlifter with Team Florida Gulf Coast.
Nick talks with Dr. Michael about his professional skateboarding career, his recovery from a neck fracture while tubing, and his boom on YouTube after filming epic cheat meals.
They also discuss his transition into crossfit, including qualifying for the 2020 Crossfit Quarterfinals after only being involved in the sport for 1 year!
Nick also shares his most recent performance at the American Masters - 104 kg (229 lb) Snatch, 137 kg (302 lb) Clean & Jerk!
He’s gearing up for the next Crossfit Open and strikes a great balance between crossfit and Olympic weightlifting.
Follow his IG and YouTube for some great content!
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Website: nickdompierre.com (https://nickdompierre.com/)
IG: @nickdompierre (https://www.instagram.com/nickdompierre/)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NickDompierre
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Crossfit Bradenton
Website: crossfitbradenton.com (https://Crossfitbradenton.com)
IG: @crossfitbradenton (https://www.instagram.com/crossfitbradenton/)
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Team Florida Gulf Coast
IG: @teamflgulfcoast (https://www.instagram.com/teamflgulfcoast/)
On today’s episode Dr. Michael talks about a hot topic and an intervention that’s newer to the state of Florida - dry needling.
He discusses the basic science behind dry needling and provides patient examples of how Tideline Sports Performance uses dry needling in clinic.
Maybe you’ve never heard of dry needling before, maybe you’ve experienced dry needling in the past and are curious about what exactly is going on. Tune in to learn more!
Today’s episode features our co-host and Business Manager, Brandon, and focuses on nutrition.
Brandon is spearheading our new Nutrition Coaching program that is now available at our practice.
Our approach to nutrition should be focused more on how our food intake can have a positive effect on our health rather than food restriction.
We should be forming healthy long-term habits that are moving us towards our goals.
If you are interested in learning more about our Nutrition Coaching program, send an email to info@tidelinesportsperformance.com!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Ari Olivo, general manager of CycleBar Sarasota UTC.
She chats about her roots in dance that led her to NYC and later into the world of indoor cycling.
She even got a chance to teach in Singapore!
Ari discusses what makes CycleBar stand out from other types of training and the importance of connecting with a fitness community.
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Instagram: @cyclebar_sarasotautc , @arianaolivo
Website: CycleBar Sarasota UTC
Facebook: CycleBar Sarasota UTC
On today’s episode Dr. Michael chats with Kaytee Miller, general manager/head coach at Rack Star Athletics.
She talks about her beginnings as a ballet dancer and powerlifter turned bartender before discovering crossfit and coming aboard the Rack Star team. She’s a mom of 2 and declares her son as her inspiration to get fit!
They also talk about how Rack Star utilizes a hybrid crossfit model called the Level Method.
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Website: Rack Star Athletics
Instagram: @rackstarathletics_
Facebook: Rack Star Athletics
On today’s episode Dr. Michael talks about some common pitfalls with traditional stretching.
Is stretching a tight muscle still the best way to take care of your body?
Tune in to find out how to avoid some common mistakes and the best way to improve your mobility!
On today’s episode Dr. Michael sits down with Jess Kenton, coach at OrangeTheory Fitness. They discuss her career with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, body composition changes, and her transition from CrossFit to OrangeTheory Fitness. Jess is a veteran, fitness coach, personal trainer, nutrition coach, and executive regional VP for Arbonne! -- Linktree: Jess Kenton Instagram: @jess_healthyvp
Today’s episode features an introduction by Tideline’s very own Office Manager, Brandon Christ.
He discusses his metamorphosis from a 1.7 GPA in high school to his role with our practice.
Highlights along the way include crazy parties at community college, playing collegiate and semi professional baseball in Canada, and his work as general manager for SoldierFit in Virginia.
Brandon is our mindset guru and discusses his own journey with bipolar disorder.
Instagram: b_christ21
Today Dr. Michael discusses the age old debate - ice vs heat. Each has its place and which one is right for you?
Dr. Michael talks with Kayla Comparetto, coach at CrossFit Lena, about her entry into CrossFit after serving in the Marine Corps and how she made her way to the Lakewood Ranch area.
Kayla is a veteran, CrossFit Level 2 certified coach, Precision Nutrition level 1 certified, and a mom of 2!
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Website: CrossFit Lena
Instagram: CrossFit Lena
Facebook: CrossFit Lena
In this episode, Dr. Michael covers a little about himself, his background, the practice, and what you can expect from this podcast.