Episodes

Julie Compton, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA is Board Certified in Veterinary Surgery – Small Animal. Dr. Compton works at the Blue Pearl Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC), where she finds perineal surgery, thoracic surgery, and trauma cases particularly gratifying to treat. Dr. Compton is also an ambassador for Zilis, a company manufacturing full spectrum hemp oil products. When she’s not at work, Dr. Compton is a fast pitch softball coach and enjoys gardening and travel. She and...

Luke Koval (in his own words): Started personal training while getting my degree in Kinesiology from Penn State. I had a great mentor at a local gym that taught me a lot about the industry and business. It was a great job to have while I was completing...

Joshua Hockett is a 15 year fitness industry vet. Former personal trainer turned college strength coach, turned tactical fitness facilitator. Strength and physique athlete and OCR athlete. American expat in Italy. Show Notes: Joshua Hockett, Contact info: E-mail: oregonpanthers@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.hockett.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesnmorsels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musclesNmorsels Blogs: https://meathead2meatballs.blogspot.com https://avian...

Courtney Crowe (in her own words): I grew up in a small town in the Conemaugh River Valley and attended college at the Art Institute in Pittsburgh. Since that time I have worked in graphic design, and upon moving to Saltsburg found myself getting invol...

Jonathan Levitt is a runner, traveler, and connector. He loves adventure and helping to inspire others to dream bigger. Jonathan works for InsideTracker and is the host of the For The Long Run Podcast. Show Notes: Jonathan Levitt, Contact info: E-mail: Jlevitt815@gmail.com Website: https://www.insidetracker.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideTracker/ https://www.facebook.com/jlevitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetracker/ https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/ https://www.inst...

Kevin Beamon (in his own words): I’m Kevin Beamon, from Mt. Lebanon PA, a cool little walking community just south of Pittsburgh. First and foremost, I’m Cate and Bryce’s dad and Mandy’s husband, but also a local real estate developer and fitness entre...

Joshua Hockett is a 15 year fitness industry vet. Former personal trainer turned college strength coach, turned tactical fitness facilitator. Strength and physique athlete and OCR athlete. American expat in Italy. Show Notes: Joshua Hockett, Contact info: E-mail: oregonpanthers@yahoo.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.hockett.3 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musclesnmorsels/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musclesNmorsels Blogs: https://meathead2meatballs.blogspot.com https://avian...

Jonathan Levitt is a runner, traveler, and connector. He loves adventure and helping to inspire others to dream bigger. Jonathan works for InsideTracker and is the host of the For The Long Run Podcast. Show Notes: Jonathan Levitt, Contact info: E-mail: Jlevitt815@gmail.com Website: https://www.insidetracker.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InsideTracker/ https://www.facebook.com/jlevitt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidetracker/ https://www.instagram.com/jwlevitt/ https://www.inst...

Kevin Ferra (in his own words): Founding Partner of Ferra Executive Search, a boutique recruitment firm that focuses on the higher education and healthcare industries. I originally named my dog “Oprah” in honor of my grandmother that suffered from deme...

Eric Chessen, M.S. is the Founder of Autism Fitness. An exercise physiologist with an extensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) background, Eric has spent nearly two decades developing and implementing successful fitness programs for individuals of all ages and ability levels. He is the creator of the PAC Profile and Autism Fitness Certification. He teaches and consults worldwide. For information on Stronger Than U equipment seen in Autism Fitness videos and pictures, go to https://strongerthanu...

Frank Velasquez, Jr. is FitLabPGH’s first 3-time guest. This time, Frank introduces us to the new AHN Sports Performance & Physical Therapy Center in Wexford and offers tips on preparing for Spring and Summer sports.

Nate Dunn’s entire career has been spent in education and coaching. As a former teacher and now full-time cycling coach, he is most excited about blending the art and science of coaching to better support the goals of cyclists. Show Notes: Nate Dunn, Data Driven Athlete, Contact info: E-mail: nate@datadrivenathlete.com Website: https://datadrivenathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datadrivenathlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenathlete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dd...

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. Show Notes: Dr. Ray McClanaha...

Nate Dunn’s entire career has been spent in education and coaching. As a former teacher and now full-time cycling coach, he is most excited about blending the art and science of coaching to better support the goals of cyclists. Show Notes: Nate Dunn, Data Driven Athlete, Contact info: E-mail: nate@datadrivenathlete.com Website: https://datadrivenathlete.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/datadrivenathlete Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datadrivenathlete/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dd...

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. Show Notes: Dr. Ray McClanaha...

Brett Jones is a Certified Athletic Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Jones holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Medicine from High Point University, a Master of Science in Rehabilitative Sciences from Clarion University of Pennsylvania, and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Brett is currently the Director of Education for StrongFirst and presenter and advisory boar...

Andrea Leonard is a 34-year cancer survivor and President and Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist & Performance Enhancement Specialist since 1992 and is the PFP Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year. She has written fourteen books on cancer and exercise and created coursework to train and certify health and fitness professionals globally, to become Cancer Exercise Specialists. Andrea is a highly so...

Dr. Karla Wolford (in her own words): I enjoy helping and encouraging people find their potential. In my life, I am always striving to be “Better than Yesterday” and I encourage others to do the same. In a society where upwards towards 90% of people sit all day at work, teaching people how to move properly is one of the best gifts a doctor can give. As a Chiropractor and a coach in the Fargo-Moorhead area, I appreciate working with people who may be overcoming an old injury and finding ways to t...

Andrea Leonard is a 34-year cancer survivor and President and Founder of the Cancer Exercise Training Institute. She has been a Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist & Performance Enhancement Specialist since 1992 and is the PFP Club Industry 2019 Personal Trainer of the Year. She has written fourteen books on cancer and exercise and created coursework to train and certify health and fitness professionals globally, to become Cancer Exercise Specialists. Andrea is a highly so...

Dr. Karla Wolford (in her own words): I enjoy helping and encouraging people find their potential. In my life, I am always striving to be “Better than Yesterday” and I encourage others to do the same. In a society where upwards towards 90% of people sit all day at work, teaching people how to move properly is one of the best gifts a doctor can give. As a Chiropractor and a coach in the Fargo-Moorhead area, I appreciate working with people who may be overcoming an old injury and finding ways to t...

Dr. Ian C. Dunican (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil and gas, and other utilities. Combining scientific research and operational leadership, I support organisations in reducing risk, lowering cost and optimising productivity and performance. I have applied Lean/Six Sigma and other scientific methodologies in significant projects to drive step-change improvement in performance, whilst...

Dr. Ian C. Dunican (in his own words): I have over 20 years international professional experience in health, safety and improvement within military, mining, rail, oil and gas, and other utilities. Combining scientific research and operational leadership, I support organisations in reducing risk, lowering cost and optimising productivity and performance. I have applied Lean/Six Sigma and other scientific methodologies in significant projects to drive step-change improvement in performance, whilst...

Eric Chessen, M.S. is the Founder of Autism Fitness. An exercise physiologist with an extensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) background, Eric has spent nearly two decades developing and implementing successful fitness programs for individuals of all ages and ability levels. He is the creator of the PAC Profile and Autism Fitness Certification. He teaches and consults worldwide. Show Notes: Eric Chessen, M.S., Founder, Autism Fitness, Contact Info: E-mail: Eric@AutismFitness.com Website: https...

Brian Sutton, MS, MA, is a Content and Production Manager for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). He is instrumental in the development of NASM education courses, working alongside some of the brightest minds in sports medicine. He has helped publish numerous textbooks and online courses. Brian also worked as an adjunct faculty member for California University of Pennsylvania in the Exercise Science department teaching undergraduate and graduate level courses from 2009-2018. Brian ea...