Episodes

Elaine Tierney is a Pittsburgh native who makes movement part of her lifestyle, primarily through cycling, trail running, and yoga. She is the Owner of Mossy Lane Products in Sharpsburg, PA, where she designs one of a kind, handmade clothing, jewelry, and accessories that go from trails to work to the brewery. She was the Co-Founder of Dirt Rag Magazine and is a member of the Mountain Bike Hall of Fame. Look for Mossy Lane Products in Pittsburgh Fashion Week September 30 – October 6, 2019. Show ...

Kimmi Sterner (in her own words): NJ to Mississippi to California to Pittsburgh. Got involved in fitness when I was 18 and realized how beneficial it was for mental health. Made it my mission to show others what I learned the hard way. Kimmi Sterner is the Physical Health and Wellness Manager for the Northeast Region of the Wounded Warrior Project. Show Notes: Kimmi Sterner, Wounded Warrior Project, Contact Information: E-mail: ksterner@woundedwarriorproject.org Website: https://www.woundedwarri...

Sam Brasfield grew up a pretty active kid playing some sports up through middle school. After Junior High and into High School most of his activities involved running from the authorities. He Enlisted in the Navy in 1988 to see the world. His dad was a US Marine and he joined the Navy out of rebellion to his Father. He soon found a passion in movement. Mountain Biking led to running and that led to triathlon. He has been in the Navy for 31 years and continues to train and challenge himself. He n...

Moving2Live and our sister podcast FitLabPGH firmly believe movement is a lifestyle...not just an activity. This week we release a FitLabPGH podcast on pogo sticks...movement...novel...and fun for all ages!! Will Weiner is the CEO of Xpogo, a company that works to grow the sport of pogo sticking by producing extreme pogo performance, competitions and media, as well as athlete development locally in the Pittsburgh area. Show Notes: Will Weiner, CEO, Xpogo, Contact Information: E-mail: will@xpogo....

Dwayne Waite Jr. is a private track and field coach in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. Dwayne coached over 100+ high school athletes at a public high school in Charlotte, NC, helping runners achieve personal records and opportunities to run at the next level. Now, in Pittsburgh, Dwayne founded Heroes Track Club, where he focuses on 1-on-1 and small group training, on event-specific workouts, and improving running economy. Show Notes: Dwayne Waite Jr., Heroes Track Club, Contact Information: E-mai...

Jason Moore (in his own words): Dad, husband, brother, son, friend, Founder, CEO, inventor, systems designer, problem solver, HRV expert, and of course: mover. Read more about Jason on the Elite HRV website: https://elitehrv.com/about Show Notes: Jason Moore, CEO, Elite HRV, Contact Information: E-mail: info@elitehrv.com Website: https://elitehrv.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elitehrv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elitehrv/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elitehrv Links mentioned in...

Steady State Cycles is focused on taking a professional approach to the modern bicycle shop while still remaining approachable. Steve Kurpiewski and Evan Robinson each have over a decade of experience as mechanics both in a retail environment and at national level cycling races. As larger interest companies continue to gain presence in the bike industry, Steady State Cycles wants to focus on the personal experience of bicycle customers while still doing service by the numbers and by the book. St...

Shannon McKenzie is a Pittsburgh native who embodies the FitLabPGH ethos of making movement part of your lifestyle. She isn’t happy if she doesn’t find a way to move every day; her favorite forms of movement are running, cycling, and hiking. You can often find her running, cycling, and taking photos on the Montour Trail. Shannon is also a certified NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) Strength and Conditioning Coach; an ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Exercise Physiol...

Erica C. Boling, PhD, is a retired Associate Professor of Education at Rutgers University and the owner and founder of Northeast K9 Conditioning, LLC. Erica helps sport and working dog handlers create peak performing, canine athletes by teaching them how to integrate canine fitness into their training programs. Erica is a Certified Canine Fitness Trainer (CCFT), Certified Canine Massage Provider, member of the United States Federation of Sleddog Sports (USFSS) and a member of their USA National ...

Gretchen McNary (in her own words): Hey. I’m Gretchen. I’m the owner, HKB and THE Girl Friday. I always told people that Girl Friday got started by accident. Part of that is true, but now I’m convinced it was in the cards all along. I was given a path and I chose to run with it. So far, it’s working. It’s stressful, but I can’t imagine doing anything else. My love for food and feeding people is something that comes naturally to me. I was put on this earth to help people. For a while I was convin...

Deborah Carroll, Rehabdeb (in her own words): Changing veterinary rehabilitation for over 15 years to a model with success based on human exercise physiology and pro athlete return-to-function concepts focusing on rehabilitation protocol that anyone may perform at home. Post-op or non-surgical alternatives for all orthopedic, neurological, and chronic illness conditions. Community and functional program designer and leader for breast cancer peeps. Worked in pro cycling, lifelong athlete and nutr...

Richard Butler (in his own words): A multifunctional professional with a range of experiences. I am skilled in leading nonprofit organizations, facilitating inclusion, diversity, and cultural competency workshops. I also have experience as part-time adjunct professor, group exercise specialist, and a lifestyle and business coach. Show Notes: Richard Butler, Contact Information: E-mail: coachrtb@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachrtb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richardtbu...

Seth Munsey (in his own words): Spent 4 years in the US Coast Guard (’99-’03) and 5 years in Fire/EMS working as an EMT on an ambulance and Reserve Firefighter. Received BS Kinesiology from Cal State Fullerton. During senior year, Strength Coach Intern for Anaheim Ducks NHL team. Opened and operated 3,200 sq. ft. training facility (Iron Republic) for 4 years. Founded Disc Golf Strong in 2016 and closed gym in 2017 to pursue creating a culture of strength training in disc golf. Former DVRT Master...

Dr. Ray McClanahan is a sports podiatrist; founder and physician of Northwest Foot & Ankle in Portland, Oregon; and inventor of Correct Toes. He’s a former elite cross-country racer and a regular participant in various running events throughout the Pacific Northwest. Dr. McClanahan’s professional goal is to provide quality natural foot health services with an emphasis on sports medicine, preventative and conservative options, as well as education on proper footwear. This episode was originally r...

Samantha Wood PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist, an avid ultra-marathoner, obstacle course racer, and a Major in the California Army National Guard. Sam graduated from the U.S. Army-Baylor Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy in 2011 and holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from Lipscomb University (2007). She served 7-years active duty in the Army as a physical therapist deploying to Afghanistan in 2011-2012. Over the past 20-years Dr. Wood has competed in foot r...

Sara Petyk is the owner and operator of Noble Invention Bike Touring, providing self-guided bicycle tours on the best rail trails in the U.S. In 2009, Sara began offering guided walking and biking tours in Pittsburgh. Some of these tours traveled outside of town on the Great Allegheny Passage, so it was a natural next step to focus exclusively on longer bike trips through a self-guided bike tour company, formerly named Bike the GAP. Today, Noble Invention Bike Touring offers self-guided bike tou...

Libbie Fort, DVM: Is a small animal veterinarian and is dedicated to using her veterinary knowledge to teach canine first aid to those who love getting outside with their dogs. In 2017 she created a canine wilderness first aid kit to sell online. She then quickly realized that her true passion lies in teaching canine first aid, while connecting with like-minded people. Through community and education the Wanderdog mission is to empower as many people as possible to get outside with their dogs, a...

Mike Seamans (in his own words): I was born in Pittsburgh, have a primary background in music and art, attended the The Urban Studies School at the University of Pittsburgh, where I studied community development and organizing.

Tricia Montgomery (in her own words): 20+ years of award-winning executive leadership in Health & Wellness, Medical Education, Veterinary Associations, and Pet Health and Nutrition. Expertise in TV and Media, Public Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Live Shows and Community Events. Passion for reaching audiences, giving voice to causes, connecting with people, building relationships and changing lives. Since inception of K9 Fit Club, she has led the growth of the company to 45+ locations, overs...

Information about Dr Lobur: Dr. David Lobur is a board-certified internist and Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) certified practitioner, who provides expertise from both of these healing disciplines to help guide his patients upwards from the depths of complicated medical issues to the pinnacle of towering health. Dr. Lobur is the Owner of Squirrel Hill Family Wellness Center. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and...

FitLabPGH interviewed Rob Shenot of Shenot Farm and Market in Wexford, PA while touring the farm. They have an interesting story, as outlined on their website: The Shenot Family came to the Wexford area in the mid-1850’s.

Tricia Montgomery (in her own words): 20+ years of award-winning executive leadership in Health & Wellness, Medical Education, Veterinary Associations, and Pet Health and Nutrition. Expertise in TV and Media, Public Appearances, Speaking Engagements, Live Shows and Community Events. Passion for reaching audiences, giving voice to causes, connecting with people, building relationships and changing lives. Since inception of K9 Fit Club, she has led the growth of the company to 45+ locations, overs...

FitLabPGH originally released this interview with Doug Petrick on December 2, 2018. In case you missed it, we wanted to give you the opportunity to learn about the Upper St. Clair Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Clinic,

Don Drolet has been practicing and studying Qigong and Tai Chi for over 10 years. Don has been a student of Eastern philosophy, with a personal meditation practice of more than 20 years. He has taught in and around the Pittsburgh Metro area for health clubs, corporate wellness programs and community organizations. He established Standing Crane Tai Chi, Qigong and Meditation in January of 2017. Standing Crane offers private sessions, group classes and corporate wellness classes/programs (see www....