Episodes

Mandy Shintani, OT & Gerontologist has been an occupational therapist for 30+ years and is a gerontologist. Fifteen years ago, with her skills as an OT, she developed the evidence-based Activator Poles (patented) and technique specifically for rehabilitation, which are the focus of 10 current studies. She is an international conference speaker on Nordic walking/urban poling for rehabilitation and fitness. Research on the Activator poles has been the focus of international presentations/posters i...

This week’s release from FitLabPGH is a video podcast designed to help you step on the path to healthy, happy feet…because healthy feet help you move more. We’ve talked about healthy feet…and healthy footwear…before…and our sister podcast Moving2Live has several episodes worth checking out on the subject…including: -Our 2-part interview with Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, Natural Podiatrist and inventor of CorrectToes (released 3/13/19 and 3/27/19) -3 episodes featuring Dr. Samantha Wood, PT, DPT, OCS...

FitLabPGH Podcast is doing something a little different this week. Instead of releasing a new podcast episode, we’re bringing you a video podcast…encouraging you to Share the Trail…Summer is (unofficially) here…if there could POSSIBLY be an upside to the pandemic, it’s that more people are getting outside and making movement part of their lifestyle…we want you ALL to enjoy movement on the trails…so today’s video podcast includes a few tips to help minimize the squabbling (on social media and in ...

Doug Petrick (in his own words): I teach High School Physics and coach Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Spring Track & Field at Upper St. Clair High School. I am happily married to my wife Kinley. We have 3 fun kids- Kaia (12), Kenzie (8), and Declan (6). I like to teach, coach, run, write, consume podcasts and connect with others that have similar interests. I am also the USC XC TF Coaches Clinic Director. This episode was originally released on May 6, 2020. With the Coaches Clinic just...

Paul Swift is an 8-Time US National Track Cycling Champion. After retiring from competitive cycling, Paul founded Bikefit and Bikefit Education to share his passion for cycling. Paul is a Master Bike Fitting Technician, a certified USCF sport coach, and a former member of the USA Cycling Board of Directors. Paul specializes in training bike fitters to correctly deliver comfortable and consistent fits to any type of rider. Show Notes: Paul Swift, contact info: E-mail: Paul@thecyclepoint.com Websi...

Doug Petrick (in his own words): I teach High School Physics and coach Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Spring Track & Field at Upper St. Clair High School. I am happily married to my wife Kinley. We have 3 fun kids- Kaia (12), Kenzie (8), and Declan (6). I like to teach, coach, run, write, consume podcasts and connect with others that have similar interests. I am also the USC XC TF Coaches Clinic Director. We previously interviewed Doug Petrick for the FitLabPGH Podcast episode released...

Doug Petrick (in his own words): I teach High School Physics and coach Cross Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Spring Track & Field at Upper St. Clair High School. I am happily married to my wife Kinley. We have 3 fun kids- Kaia (12), Kenzie (8), and Declan (6). I like to teach, coach, run, write, consume podcasts and connect with others that have similar interests. I am also the USC XC TF Coaches Clinic Director. We previously interviewed Doug Petrick for our sister podcast FitLabPGH - episode...

Lindsay Gibson (in her own words): I founded the Women’s Adventure Club in September 2019 with a mission to create opportunities for women to connect with nature and other like-minded people and to push past their comfort zone through new experiences. Prior to Pittsburgh, my family and I lived in Anchorage, Alaska for seven years. During our years in the Last Frontier I experienced so many wonderful outdoor adventures. I learned how to alpine ski, nordic ski, and fatbike in the snow. Learning th...

FitLabPGH Rituals for a Sense of Normalcy In this stressful time of COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, and Social Distancing, the FitLabPGH Podcast is doing something a little different today…we’re bringing you a video podcast with a few suggestions for creating rituals that help create a sense of normalcy and may help with stress management. Take home messages: 1) instead of focusing on what you CAN’T do, try focusing on what you CAN do to feel more joy in your life; and 2) as evidenced by the vide...

Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS*D is a professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He maintains clinical practice at Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group – Institute of Sports Rehab where he serves as the Director of Physical Therapy. Morey is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapy specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS*D) through the Natio...

Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez, MD Dr. E is a physician by training and an educator by choice. His education background includes an MD degree with additional training in Age Management and in Regenerative Medicine. Throughout his career he’s learned that people really do want to live healthier, longer lives but are constantly bombarded by the conflicting information. This creates mental overwhelm and prevents lasting change. For this reason, he’s made it his mission to be a guide for as many people as po...

Working with Athletes during the Covid-19 Crisis Mike Schultz is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He brings more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike works with a range of talent from national and international elites, to age group athletes and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also ce...

This podcast episode was originally released on October 30, 2019. We wanted to re-introduce you to Mike this week, and next week we feature Mike talking about Coaching, Training and Dealing with COVID-19. Mike Schultz is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He brings more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike works with a range of talent from national and international elites, to age group athletes and is certified a...

The FitLabPGH and Moving2Live Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We’re bringing you a pair of video podcasts to help make movement part of your at-home lifestyle. Part 1 was published on Wednesday 3/25/20. This is Part 2. Whether you’re exercising from home for the first time, or looking for a few hacks to make your home fitness space more functional, we hope today’s tips will help you create a home that encourages you to move more. Link to Video podcast Part 2: Home Gym ...

The Moving2Live and FitLabPGH Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We're bringing you video podcasts to help make movement part of your at-home lifestyle. Whether you're exercising from home for the first time, or looking for a few hacks to make your home fitness space more functional, we hope today's tips will help you create a home that encourages you to move more. Link to Video podcast part 1: Home Gym Ideas or Hacks part 1- video podcast Link to Video podcast part 2 (on...

The FitLabPGH and Moving2Live Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We’re bringing you a video podcast to help make movement part of your working-from-home routine. Whether you’re faced with working from home for the first time, or looking for a few hacks to make your home office more functional for your body, we hope today’s tips will help you create a home office space that encourages proper posture and regular movement. You can listen to the audio of the podcast…or click ...

The Moving2Live and FitLabPGH Podcasts are doing something a little different this week. We're bringing you a video podcast to help make movement part of your working-from-home routine. Whether you're faced with working from home for the first time, or looking for a few hacks to make your home office more functional for your body, we hope today's tips will help you create a home office space that encourages proper posture and regular movement. You can listen to the audio of the podcast...or clic...

Steel City Canine Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine is Pittsburgh’s only stand-alone pet rehabilitation center. We interviewed Meredith Wille LVT, CCRP, CCFT, who manages the facility. Meredith has been in the veterinary field since 1988. A lifelong learner, she has continued her education beyond a Licensed Veterinary Technician: in 2017 she earned her designation as a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner (CCRP) from the University of Tennessee. She is also a Certified Canine Fitness Trai...

Rick Howard, MEd, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, is a doctoral candidate at Rocky Mountain University in Health Promotion and Wellness. He is an Assistant Professor in Applied Sports Science at West Chester University (PA). Howard is the Director of Fitness at Wilmington (DE) Country Club, where he trains youth in fitness and sports performance. He organizes and co-leads LTAD Summits and Playgrounds nationwide, which bring local, grassroots individuals together to learn, share, and develop action and accountab...

Niki Campbell is the owner of The Flourish Group, a consulting firm with a passion for food, fitness, health and wellness. Flourish offers wellness consulting and coaching to both individuals and companies as well as marketing and PR services for companies in the health and wellness industries. She started her journey to be healthier in 2014 after being diagnosed with two autoimmune conditions and learning about the importance of food and fitness to overall wellness. She is an ACE-Certified Pers...

John Monteleone (in his own words): My personal training and exercise prescription are designed specifically to accomplish my clients’ health and fitness goals. I specialize in functional training, core strengthening, injury prevention, and weight loss management. My exercise prescriptions are created within the ACSM and NSCA guidelines for clients looking to improve overall quality of health and or sport performance. Establishing and reinforcing positive lifestyle changes is at the cornerstone ...

Dr. Benjamin Stevens has been around the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years, having dabbled personally and professionally in every corner of the market since. He now runs Canada's largest continuing education company for movement, rehab, and healthcare professionals, while also teaching seminars, maintaining a clinical practice, and spending hours a day moving and exercising. Show Notes: Benjamin Stevens, DC, BSKin, CSCS, CES/PES, contact info: E-mail: drbenstevens@gmail.com Webs...

This podcast episode was originally released in 12/8/19. Valerie Beichner, Executive Director, Venture Outdoors: Valerie is a seasoned nonprofit management professional with a background in organizational efficiency and capacity building, fundraising, HR and more. She holds expertise in green building and green building products, sustainable corporate culture, community and economic development, advocacy and organizational leadership. Prior to joining Venture Outdoors, Valerie served as Executiv...

A 14yr veteran of both the Navy and Army, SSG Aaron Hale was blinded by an IED in 2011. Aaron became an EOD instructor, motivational speaker, mountain climber, kayaker, and marathon runner. Four years later tragedy struck again when Aaron contracted bacterial meningitis, which robbed him of his hearing leaving him completely deaf also. Again, Aaron got up, dusted off, and continued to chase life’s challenges. Today, he’s back speaking and sharing his story, running marathons, a proud husband and...