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Episode 006 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast covers the very sensitive topic of male hormones and the influence of diet, fitness and other factors related to the lifestyles of men. Our guest, Ali Gilbert, discusses the approach she has taken in her presentations to and consultations with male golfers on the subject of managing their health and fitness through a greater understanding of their unique endocrinology. We cover topics such as blood testing, diet, sleep, exercise and many other issues that impact the health, fitness and sexual “performance” of active men.Ali Gilbert specializes in men’s physiology and hormone optimization. Ali graduated from Springfield College with a degree in Applied Exercise Science where she played varsity soccer all 4 years. She is also a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, & a level 3 TPI certified golf fitness professional and power coach. Ali is a partner in a company called Greenwich DX Sports Labs and has access to all typ

In Episode 005 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we speak with Jeff Krahel, CEO and Co-Founder of Playbook Technologies Inc. Jeff outlines the features of Playbook, a smartphone app designed to bring creators in the fitness, health and wellness industry together with a community of users that want fresh, innovating and high quality advice to improve their performance and quality of life. Trainers, instructors, coaches, influencers and athletes can all provide content on Playbook and connect with their followers in a direct, authentic, fun and convenient manner. Don Saladino has been a creator on Playbook and shares his experiences in using the app to help support his clients with their fitness and wellness goals.More information on Playbook can be found at the following location:https://www.playbookapp.io/Jeff Krahel can be found on Instagram and Twitter at:https://www.instagram.com/jeffkrahel/https://twitter.com/JeffKrahelThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for do

In Episode 004 of the D&D Fitness Radio podcast, we sit down with Brett Bartholomew – coach and author of the book, “Conscious Coaching.” Although Brett’s book primarily deals with his experiences in working in the physical preparation and sport performance field with college and professional athletes, he covers a variety of subjects that readily apply to everyday aspects of relationships, organizational behavior, education and mental health. We cover everything from achieving “buy-in” from athletes and clients, to identifying your strengths and weaknesses, and dealing with “psychopathic” behaviors in high achievers in sport and business.Brett Bartholomew is a strength and conditioning coach, author, consultant, and founder of the performance coaching and consulting company, Bartholomew Strength. His experience includes working with collegiate teams, professional teams, businesses, and individual clients. Taken together, Brett has coached a diverse range of athletes from across 23 sports at levels rang

Continuing along the theme of exploring the basics and developing foundational qualities for performance, health, fitness and wellness, Don Saladino and Derek Hansen sit down with Dr. Belisa Vranich to discuss the importance of and the biomechanics of proper breathing. While some people may consider breathing a natural activity that we shouldn't have to learn, Dr. Belisa identifies the key elements of breathing that may not be present in our daily routines. The stress of life has created a situation where our nervous systems have become accustomed to thriving in a sympathetic and exhausted state. This trend has spawned a greater incidence of anxiety, depression, chronic pain and fatigue that plagues modern society. Dr. Belisa identifies strategies for facilitating recovery and regeneration through biomechanically appropriate breathing techniques and protocols.Dr. Belisa Vranich is a renowned clinical psychologist, public speaker, and the author of Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Impro

In Episode 002, Don and Derek sit down with Jeff Zeilstra of Fatigue Science to discuss the importance of sleep and how individuals can better manage their sleep in the modern world. Jeff works closely with professional sports teams on how to manage sleep and optimize both health and performance throughout the year. Fatigue Science's technology is based on decades of research developed by the US military, where poor sleep can be the difference between life and death. The same goes for industrial applications where the operation of complicated, heavy machinery requires skill and alertness for relatively long shifts. Poor sleep and fatigue can negatively impact intellectual performance and physical skills. Jeff provides some tips on how to better manage sleep and improve human performance.Jeff Zeilstra can be found on Twitter and Instagram @jeffzeilstra and more information on Fatigue Science can be found at fatiguescience.comFor more information on the content presented in this episode, please check out the

Our very first podcast involves a discussion around setting fitness and performance goals for 2018. Don Saladino and Derek Hansen discuss not only their own professional experiences with clients and athletes, but also their own fitness goals and challenges heading into 2018. Whether Don is working with Hollywood's top actors or Derek is advising an NFL team or player, many of the same concepts and approaches apply. Listen in as Don and Derek debate the merits of setting realistic and achievable goals for the New Year.