Episodes

Thomas H. Brown (in his own words): “64 year old lifelong mover, born and raised in Duquesne Heights in a loving Irish Catholic household. 12 years at St Mary of the Mount and a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh. I was a gandy dancer, railroad engineer (proud union member and officer of div 370 of the BLE), bulk mailing warehouse line worker, stage hand and finally a warehouse supervisor. I have been an avid reader my entire life.” Tom Brown is involved with the Thomas Brown Alton Foundat...

Eric Malzone’s professional experience stems from a decade in various sales and marketing roles that led him to open a CrossFit (TM) affiliate in 2009, Gravitas Fitness. With 9+ years of gym ownership and a deep analysis of his own "ideal day," Eric and his wife, Marcela decided to take their lives on the road and build online businesses around their mobile lifestyle. Eric is a co-founder of Fitness Marketing Alliance with Doug Holt, host of the Future of Fitness podcast and Fitness Blitz Radio,...

iCan Shine is an international charitable nonprofit organization. They collaborate with local organizations and individuals, referred to as program “hosts”, to conduct over 100 five-day “iCan” programs in 35 states and Canada, serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year. iBike@QV is an iCanShine program host, organized by Jason Harrison and Lauren McGuirk, to bring the iCan Bike program to the Pittsburgh area. By teaching children with disabilities to ride, opportunities open up for ...

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...

Terra Brozowski has been actively involved in fitness from a young age. Terra graduated from Florida State University and received her J.D. from Duquesne University school of Law. She branched out from her law career as an International tax attorney to simultaneously pursue her passions for fitness. In 2009 she opened her own personal training studio, terraFITNESS, located in the Shadyside/East Side part of the city. “I derive enormous satisfaction from the work I do with my clients. Seeing the ...

Eric Malzone’s professional experience stems from a decade in various sales and marketing roles that led him to open a CrossFit (TM) affiliate in 2009, Gravitas Fitness. With 9+ years of gym ownership and a deep analysis of his own "ideal day," Eric and his wife, Marcela decided to take their lives on the road and build online businesses around their mobile lifestyle. Eric is a co-founder of Fitness Marketing Alliance with Doug Holt, host of the Future of Fitness podcast and Fitness Blitz Radio,...

Brian Joly, Rolfer, in his own words: "I am a dilettante in some ways and a “specifist” in other ways. It took me about 20 years to come up with a way of making a living that fit me. I certainly tried a few other things along the way. In the fitness realm, though, I have always been more of an aerobic freak, not freak like in high VO max, but I fell in love with endorphins at a fairly early age. In many ways, athletics saved me from possibly becoming addicted to substances. I have been a cross c...

Dr. Jesse Sally (in his own words): “I’m a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialist with board certification in Sports and Spine medicine. I’ve been in practice with Regenerative and Performance Specialists for the last 3 years. I also specialize in regenerative medicine (using platelets and stem cells to help with healing and recovery from new and old injuries). Studied Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise at Virginia Tech. Medical School at the Edward Via Virginia College of Oste...

Francie Desmone an acupuncturist, health coach, and speaker has been in the natural health field for 35 years. When not thinking about sailing she teaches people how to improve their health and wellness. She has developed a program 'Deeper Well Being, The Comprehensive Self Care Plan' out of decades of helping people improve their overall health. The 4 Pillars of Health are Personal Care, Environment, Preparedness, and Community. Piloting women through midlife is her passion. Busting hot flashes...

Jeff Smith and Tad Campagna are the Co-Owners of Local 5 Longboards in Slippery Rock, PA. We interviewed Jeff Smith for the FitLabPGH Podcast. Jeff has spent his entire professional career leading trips and educating people about outdoor adventure recreation/education. His extensive experience includes whitewater river guide/trip leader and guide trainer on eastern U.S. rivers and rivers abroad. Jeff has been involved in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, surfing, SUP, and white water ...

Brian Joly, Rolfer, in his own words: "I am a dilettante in some ways and a “specifist” in other ways. It took me about 20 years to come up with a way of making a living that fit me. I certainly tried a few other things along the way. In the fitness realm, though, I have always been more of an aerobic freak, not freak like in high VO max, but I fell in love with endorphins at a fairly early age. In many ways, athletics saved me from possibly becoming addicted to substances. I have been a cross c...

Alecia Dawn Young loves art-making and she love yoga. A formally certified K-12 visual arts teacher and nonprofit arts manager, she combined these loves when she founded Yogamotiv – a healing arts yoga studio specializing in make & take wellness. Practicing for over a decade and certified through the Yoga Roots on Location 200-hour Antiracism Yoga Teacher Training, Alecia facilitates trauma-informed yoga in the Pittsburgh area. Show Notes: Alecia Dawn Young, Owner, Yogamotiv – contact info: E-ma...

Ashley Reefer (in her own words): “age 30, resides in Greensburg, PA. Bachelors in Business and Masters in Exercise Science. Owner of Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop. Just trying to do something I love while making a few bucks doing it. The word is out, bikes are cool.” Show Notes: Ashley Reefer, Owner, Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop – contact info: Flat Tire Co. Bike Shop 212 E. Pittsburgh St. Greensburg, PA 15601 724.691.0966 E-mail: info@flattire.co Website: https://www.flattire.co Instagram: https://www.in...

Francie Desmone an acupuncturist, health coach, and speaker has been in the natural health field for 35 years. When not thinking about sailing she teaches people how to improve their health and wellness. She has developed a program 'Deeper Well Being, The Comprehensive Self Care Plan' out of decades of helping people improve their overall health. The 4 Pillars of Health are Personal Care, Environment, Preparedness, and Community. Piloting women through midlife is her passion. Busting hot flashes...

Carrie McCann, Owner, Organic McCannic, in her own words: “Carrie helps women feel less shitty. She came to where she is today after having a health scare and thinking she was dying while practicing social work in NYC. She went on a journey into wellness and with the desire to share what she learned with others became a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and later received her 200-hour, anti-racism, yoga teacher certification through the wondrous Yoga Roots on Location. Carrie is abund...

After 88 episodes of FitLabPGH and 40 from Moving2Live this week’s episode is something a little different…Ben Reuter, PhD, CSCS*D, ATC, Co-Founder and Host of the FitLabPGH and Moving2Live Podcasts. Ben is a faculty member at California University of Pennsylvania. An exercise physiologist, he holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA). Ben has interests in injury prevention/performance enhancement fo...

Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato after returning to academia from a 6-year hiatus in industry. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences o...

Austin Bible is a LaPrima Espresso Company cargo bike rider, an avid cyclist, a runner, and two-time winner of the Crush the Commonwealth cycling race. Show Notes: Austin Bible – contact info: E-mail: bibleaustin@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/awestinb/ Links mentioned in the Podcast: REED & CO, Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville) http://reedand.company Crain’s Pittsburgh Business Newsletter http://pittsburgh.crains.com La Prima Espresso Company, Pittsburgh, PA https://laprima.com Cru...

Miguel Aragoncillo is a strength coach and personal trainer based out of Boston, MA. He has experience working with professional athletes in many different sports, including NHL, MLB, MLS. He has also worked with youth athletes from under 10 years old to high school and college athletes. He speaks at several different seminars, and assists with the teaching of anatomy based courses all over the nation. His writing has been published on several nationally known websites and magazines. For more in...

Local Motion Fitness is a Cycling, Yoga, and Fitness studio located near the waterfront in Homestead. In addition to cycling and yoga, they offer barre, boxing, and HIIT classes for all ages and fitness levels. Their 3700 square foot facility has a heated yoga room, cycling room, changing rooms and bathrooms, and a local coffee shop (Steel Valley Roasters) in front where their members can socialize before and after class. We interviewed Co-Owner Laura Fonzi. Laura has been a fitness instructor a...

Stacy T. Sims, PhD, is currently a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Waikato after returning to academia from a 6-year hiatus in industry. She is an applied researcher, innovator and entrepreneur in human performance, specifically sex differences in training, nutrition, and environmental conditions. Prior to being launched into industry, she served as an exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist at Stanford University from 2007 to 2012, where she specialized in sex differences o...

Miguel Aragoncillo is a strength coach and personal trainer based out of Boston, MA. He has experience working with professional athletes in many different sports, including NHL, MLB, MLS. He has also worked with youth athletes from under 10 years old to high school and college athletes. He speaks at several different seminars, and assists with the teaching of anatomy based courses all over the nation. His writing has been published on several nationally known websites and magazines. For more in...

John McGough (in his own words): “Hockey was my main sport growing up. I also wrestled for 1 year. I decided to start lifting weights in 10th grade and did that for many years and also go into taekwondo. When I was 21, I decided to leave my job as a golf course management worker and go to school for fitness at NPTI in Cleveland. I finished school and started working for Anytime Fitness, where I was a manager/trainer for 8 years before teaming up with a few others to open Elevate Fusion Fitness i...

Dr. Philip Skiba is Director of Sports Medicine for AdvocateAurora Health Care, one of the largest medical groups in the United States. A long time coach and elite sports consultant, Dr. Skiba was recently seen in the award-winning film Breaking2, where he travelled the world with the team of scientists seeking to help break the 2 hour marathon barrier. His research work and equations have changed the way sports performances are engineered and analyzed. He is based in Chicago. For more informati...