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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, we revisit episodes from Season 5 that focused on embracing the big picture of changing our self-care mentality. Jenn has conversations with industry professionals about the physical education system, the connection between mental health and digestive health, acupuncture, quality sleep and how to get it, microdosing, and holistic dentistry. You will hear highlights from discussions that explore what holistic recovery looks like, how to navigate transitions in life better, and the restorative properties of sleep. Topics discussed:Physical Ed and resources for young athletes that provide long-term pathways for healthy habitsThe connection between mental health and digestive healthFinding love and nourishment outside of foodMicrodosing: Mushrooms and the default mode networkThe connections between neuromuscular performance, the mouth, and thyroid function Lifestyle Medicine as part of a coaching program to help you navigate difficult life transitionsChinese Medicine

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn continues the discussion on self-care with Dr. Linda Walker Phd and Nick Bolhuis from the NeuroPeak team. They talk about the importance of sleep and its foundational role in our health and wellness. They discuss the ‘sleep hygiene hype’ that is common today and unpack how we can get better sleep and experience the physiological benefits of it. They also share why sleep cycles are crucial to our emotional and physical health and unpack the restorative properties in each stage of a REM cycle. NeuroPeak ProTopics discussed:Current conversations around sleep Balancing bad sleep and lifestyleLate night games and getting good sleepSleep stages and emotional healthPrecision breathingREM sleep and mortality rateHow sleep promotes tissue growth and repair for bodybuildingHRV science and sleep data SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.You can find us on a variety of podcast apps:SpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioAmazon MusicTuneInGoo

In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness, Meredith and Jennifer discuss the common pursuit of toning and its long stay in fitness industry marketing. They talk about anti-muscle attitudes and misconceptions pertaining to how we build muscle strength. They sharethe importance of clarifying what muscle tone looks like to individuals and the danger of body shape trends. They also discuss their perspectives on how women’s fitness is shifting as culture shifts.Marky Mark’s Home Fitness VideoThe Hug HormoneTopics discussed:Is toning what people are actually looking for?What is muscle tone?A surprising muscle friendly hormoneBody trends and sculpting Shifts in women's fitness90’s fitness icon: Marky MarkSUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.You can find us on a variety of podcast apps:SpotifyPandoraiHeartRadioAmazon MusicTuneInGoogle podcastsConnect with Meredith Mack:InstagramWebsiteConnect with Jennifer Schwartz:WebsiteInstagramTwitterYour best training is only a breath away!

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn continues to talk about how we can find enjoyment in self-care and discusses Esoteric Acupuncture with Dr. Enensaauas Rastrygina. Dr. Enensaauas shares her wellness journey, and her desire to build community and help people pay attention to their bodies. They talk about the seasonal nature of Chinese Medicine and how food is the foundation of nutrition and wellness.    They also discuss how to travel healthily and the creativity you can access when cooking seasonally for your family. Topics discussed: Dr. Enensaauas' personal wellness journey Acupuncture and clearing emotions from the body Seasons changing and eating in season Utilizing breathwork within in physical training SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You can find us on a variety of podcast apps: Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music TuneIn Google podcasts   Connect with Enensaauas Rastrygina: https://www.esoterra.com/ (Website)

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Jen Uschold, a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Physical Therapist. Jen shares her own experience with divorce and how she was able to shift her mindset amid an incredibly challenging season of life. She talks about the creation of RISE, a program that utilizes Lifestyle Medicine as part of a coaching program to help you navigate difficult life transitions.   Jenn and Jen also discuss the importance of integrating wellness coaching into self-care so that people can find their place of power and groundedness.    Topics discussed: Jen’s background Pain science and life transitions The power of repetition Self-care in the fitness industry Finding the tools that work for you Sitting in pain and finding your way out of it Gratitude jars SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You can find us on a variety of podcast apps: Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon Music TuneIn G

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Dr. Sheri Salartash, a full spectrum dentist and owner of Dynamic Dental Wellness. Dr. Sheri discusses how taking a naturopathic approach to dentistry can help reveal many layers of a person’s overall health and identify the cause of pain in the body. She shares multiple patient CT scans and discusses her unique approach to each issue.    Dr. Sheri and Jenn also talk about the connections between neuromuscular performance, the mouth, and thyroid function.  Topics discussed: Sheri’s background Airway and tongue assessments  How bones change Neuromuscular performance and the mouth Head, jaw, spine connection Food, vitamins, and dental health Harmful materials and thyroid function SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You can find us on a variety of podcast apps: Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon music TuneIn Google podcasts   Connect with Sheri Salartash: LinkedIn website   Conn

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Lee Zuniss, a Professional Coach that helps people achieve the changes they want to see and create more peace in their lives. Lee shares how microdosing works in the brain and body and shares how he integrated it into his coaching. Lee discusses the potential risks of microdosing and the importance of seeking out a protocol on how to microdose in a way that is beneficial to you.   Lee also talks about the growth and freedom he has witnessed in his clients that microdose and the peace they are experiencing in their lives.  Topics discussed: The difference between a coach and other types of health professionals The value of championing and celebrating each other  Microdosing and coaching Macrodosing vs. Microdosing  Mushrooms and the default mode network The benefits of mushrooms Turning down the volume of the inner critic with meditation and microdosing  SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You

In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness, Jenn and Meredith break down the current conversation comparing multi-joint and single-joint exercises. They discuss muscle memory and the variety of complex definitions behind the term. They talk about assumptions that are coming from social media and the importance of understanding the purpose of individual exercises for your body.    Jenn and Meredith also have a conversation about the evolution of fitness and the cultural awareness of body types and body shapes from the 90’s up until today.    Topics discussed: Multi-joint vs. Single joint exercise Movement patterns Physical changes you can see vs. what is actually happening in the body Muscle memory Analyzing the purpose of an exercise for you How the perception of bodies and fitness has changed over time   Click below to view videos Jenn and Meredith discuss in this episode: Single Joint vs. Compound (Multi) Joint Exercise (Which Works Better to Build Muscle?) Functional Exercise Developing Grea

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Christine Coen, Mental Health Dietitian, Binge Eating Coach, and Founder of The Warrior Team Workouts. After experiencing severe burnout in her life Christine began a journey toward recovery that allowed her to learn how to teach her body how to feel safe day-to-day. Christine and Jenn talk about the importance of looking internally to understand why and when our bodies are disregulated.  Christine also shares how she is helping others experience restoration and peace in their body and mind, through nutrition, coaching and counseling and her desire to use social media as a place to empower others. Topics discussed: Mental health and physical dysregulation Finding love and nourishment outside of food Inner work vs. outer work Recovery isn’t just about cortisol reduction  HPA axis Breathwork SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You can find us on a variety of podcast apps: Spotify Pandora iHea

In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Dr. Ali Navidi. Dr. Ali Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist who uses Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, chronic pain and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Navidi and Jenn discuss the connection between mental health and digestive health and how getting the brain and gut to communicate better can lead to health improvements. Dr. Navidi talks about his work in treating IBS and chronic pain with a combination of CBT and Clinical Hypnosis.    Jenn also shares her personal experiences with grief and how she has navigated it with exercise, therapy and clinical hypnosis. Dr. Navidi shares how clinical hypnosis can turn talk therapy into an experience for patients, that furthers their healing journey. A Guide to Understanding the Brain-Gut Connection   Topics discussed: Dr. Navidi’s work in GI Psychology The connection between mental health and digestive health Mental health

In the season premiere episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Callen McGibbon, strength coach and Co-Founder of REPerformance, a program that helps teachers build cohesive Phys Ed departments in schools. Callen founded REPerformance in 2019 out of a need for change in the current Physical Education system and resources for young athletes that provide long-term pathways for healthy habits. Callen talks about the impact of physical activity on an individual’s state-of-mind.   Callen McGibbon, also discusses the important act of enabling parents to teach physical literacy to their children and how the future of a person’s physical health begins with engagement at a young age.   Topics discussed: Callen’s professional journey   Education based approaches to fitness REPerformance The relationship between fitness and mood Teaching physical literacy as a parent Quantifying the impacts of physical activity  How to support REPerformance SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you neve

In our first episode of season 2, join us for an in-depth conversation about women-specific training research and resistance training. The Peach Pit team talks with Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in New York. Brad serves as the graduate director of the Human Performance and Fitness program. They discuss various studies, training methods, and common myths surrounding women and resistance training. Brad also shares his takeaways from a 2021 study on partial ROM knee extensions with solely female subjects.   Jenn and Meredith share how they train themselves and clients to use different ranges of motion and the benefits of exploring these methods. They also share their observations on the effects of single versus joint exercise on muscle hypertrophy.   Topics discussed: Hypertrophy “The Bulk Myth”: resistance training Women-specific training research Training around menstrual cycles  Partial ROM vs. Full ROM Single vs. multi-joint exercise Promoting partial ROM for s

The idea that we are synched is fascinating and HRV research is telling this story…. In episode 7, join us for a unique conversation on heart rate variability. HRV has substantial health implications regarding the ability to adapt to stressors and has been shown to be altered in many cardiovascular and neurological disorders. We will take you deeper into the trend, share how you can get an inside look into your training with HRV, and give you something tangible to utilize for yourself.  Bethany Rocha, Peak Performance Coach at Neuropeak Pro, talks about the NTEL belt and what she has learned in both belt and precision breath training. Rocha shares how our performance can suffer when the internal state of our bodies, our brains and our nervous systems are stuck in patterns of imbalance.  You can purchase the NTEL belt here! Enter the giveaway on instagram! Topics discussed: HRV and its significance  Common fitness and workout obstacles  Origins of HRV NTEL BELT experience Training vs. tracking Wha

The fitness industry has tried to wrongly convince you that checking off a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge…  Since you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness. The trainer toolbox interview for this season of TFBF is with George Grose, an Exercise Professional that works with clients and a published author on eccentric exercise fatigue and sensory input. Topics discussed: Grose’s fitness journey Continuum training  Thought process and decision making as a trainer Improving the sensation of upper body exercises  Spindles and GTO Navigating client relationships and the investment of your time SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode.   You can find us on a variety of podcast apps: Spotify Pandora iHeartRadio Amazon music TuneIn Google podcasts   Connect with George Grose: LinkedIn Instagram https://linktr.ee/georgegrose (Website

This episode of TFBF features a pioneer in manual therapy Greg Roskopf. As the author of the Roskopf Principle and The Jumpstart into MAT book and the founder of Muscle Activation Techniques, he not only developed the MAT program but also created a curriculum for this technique that has been taught to students all across the globe.    Greg has devoted his career to the study of the “cause and effect” of the muscular system and how it relates to pain. Greg has worked as a consultant for various professional sports teams including the Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, and Denver Nuggets.    Beyond this, Greg works with clients at all physical capability levels who are looking to address challenges they experience due to injury, stress, or trauma to their muscular system. Greg started his career in California as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fresno State University from 1985-1988. Greg left his full-time role as a strength coach in 1988 to develop a business in personal training and sports performance, yet c

We're at the end of another season of Fitness for Consumption and we're excited to round up the valuable information shared by our hosts, GG and PJ, and their esteemed guests.   The team at Fitness For Consumption works hard to help us develop an understanding of essential fitness concepts and highly complex issues.   Their content cracks the structure of many fitness gurus that trap their audience into a dogmatic belief. At Think Fit. Be Fit. our take is to have discussions on HOW to think and go through the material ourselves to formulate our own opinions about the many varieties of fitness.   This episode is featuring Michelle Amore, MS CLC to support the ongoing conversation on what constitutes the hardest skill in sport. The Fitness For Consumption full catalog can be found here! Connect with Michelle: https://www.instagram.com/michelleamore1/ (Instagram) Owner of Precision Human Performance in Chicago and https://www.instagram.com/biocademics/ (BioAcademics)  Topics discussed: Rowing: maxim

In this week's episode of The Peach Pit, Meredith and Jennifer talk about Turkish Get Ups and unpack many of the assumptions surrounding them. They discuss the current kettlebell training industry, the origins of the Turkish Get Up, and the limitations of using one exercise movement to achieve your strength and fitness goals.   Nicki Naab-Levy shares why she teaches Turkish Get Ups, the benefits of utilizing them in warm-ups, and why they are great for specific clients.  Topics discussed: Origins of the Turkish Get Up What are the benefits of a TGU? Art & TGU Why Nicki Naab Levy teaches the TGU Eccentric loading Advertising the TGU Jennifer’s personal experience with TGUs as a MAT specialist    SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Dive deeper with us. Sign up here. We offer a unique view on muscles, portals to new ways to respect the body and health.  Learning and ‘enjoy the process’ is a buzzy term.  We take learning seriously and want to take our listeners on that journey with us and through us  

The trouble with movement screens and the skill-based solution of the Athletic Movement Assessment If you exercise, you’ve probably done some type of assessment, whether it’s blood pressure, a functional movement screen, or a bootcamp instructor screaming in your ear while you attempt to hang on to a treadmill going 12 mph at a 10% incline. What made that screen meaningful?  How was that information used to help you achieve your goals?  Did it predict injuries?  Did it predict skill?  Did it result in practical and effective solutions?  Do screens employ a one-size-fits-all approach, or do they give practitioners and individuals specialized tools to solve specific problems?  Do they reveal issues that don’t actually exist?  More importantly, if we assess only ONCE, and not repeatedly, does that assessment have any meaningful impact on our long-term prospects? In this episode, entitled One And Done, we join Dr. Patrick Welsh, Co-Founder and Director of Athletic Movement Assessment, in a discussion on the bac

Kaleen Canevari is the Founder & CEO of Flexia, a personalized Pilates experience and smart reformer. Nikki Naab Levy has experience in Fitness Marketing and is a Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people learn how to move better. Nikki and Kaleen talk about how Flexia is making Pilates more accessible and the importance of integrating strength training with Pilates.  Kaleen, Nikki and Jennifer discuss how we can highlight diverse instructors, diverse bodies and  create better representation and accessibility in the fitness industry.  Topics discussed: Pilates- What makes it confusing? How Spring tension works differently than a barbell or dumbbell What can we measure in Pilates? Accessible Pilates Date driven Pilates Various types of feedback Kaleen’s background in mechanical engineering    SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Dive deeper with us. Sign up here. We offer a unique view on muscles, portals to new ways to respect the body and health.  Learning and ‘enjoy the process’ is a buz

Melanie Webb is an author, wildlife biologist, performance coach, and the founder and creator of WebbWell, a fitness and wellness app focused on bringing the beauty of nature into virtual workouts. Webb is pioneering a  customized approach to health with adventure fitness and performance coaching, amid mother nature.    Jennifer invited Melanie to talk about the creation of her fitness app, WebbWell, and her passion for using technology to create an even playing field for all when it comes to health and wellness.    Topics discussed: How and why Melanie launched her fitness app The healing process: nature and high performance Fitness apps becoming serene spaces The mental component of training Using the virtual space as a tool for wellness   SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER: Dive deeper with us. Sign up here. We offer a unique view on muscles, portals to new ways to respect the body and health.  Learning and ‘enjoy the process’ is a buzzy term.  We take learning seriously and want to take our listener