Category Archives: podcast episode

Fitness Pain Free Episode 20: Interview with Dr. Brian Strump – Chiropractor and Crossfit Gym Owner

Posted on May 8, 2013 | 2 Comments

Join Rob and I as we interview Dr. Brian Strump, a chiropractor and owner of Crossfit Steele Creek. Topic discussed:

How a Doctor of Chiropractic runs his gym
Adding on ramp/introductory classes to decrease risk of injury and improve client movement
How Brian integrates his patients back into his fitness program Continue reading →

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Tagged brian strump, chiropractic, crossfit steele creek, Interview

Fitness Pain Free Podcast Episode 18: All About Shoulder Surgery with Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Sean Rockett

Posted on January 30, 2013 | Leave a comment

Today Rob and I have the opportunity to interview an orthopedic surgeon who has a knack for fixing shoulders. Luckily for us, he’s a crossfit athlete and is devoted to returning athletes back to their sport.

Why are people getting injured in Crossfit?
What are the most common shoulder injuries?
When should you try therapy and when should you try surgery?
What does the typical shoulder surgery consist of?
How do we prevent these injuries?
How to pick a good orthopedic surgeon. Continue reading →

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Tagged bursitis shoulder, orthopedic surgeon, rotator cuff injury, rotator cuff surgery, rotator cuff tear, shoulder bursitis, shoulder impingement, shoulder injury, shoulder joint, shoulder physical therapy, shoulder rehab, shoulder surgery, SLAP tear, torn rotator cuff

Fitness Pain Free Episode 18: All About Squatting

Posted on January 2, 2013 | Leave a comment

Dr. Rob and Dan discuss one of the most challenging and effective but often misunderstood exercises, the squat.

Will squats destroy my knees and lower back?
Should everyone squat?
How squats permeate every aspect of our lives
Should everyone squat past parallel?
How Dan and Rob add squats into our program
The three areas where squats go wrong Continue reading →

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Tagged Back Squat, Front Squat, physical therapy, podcast, Squat

Fitness Pain Free Episode 17: All About Olympic Lifts

Posted on November 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

Join Rob and I as we delve deep, super deep, into Olympic Lifting. Topics discussed:

What are the olympic lifts?
Snatches? Is this show rated PG?
What and who the O-lifts are good for?
How Rob and I fit them into our routines
Are olympic lifts dangerous?
How Rob almost destroyed his body with O-lifts Continue reading →

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Fitness Pain Free Podcast Episode 16: The “Core” and Low Back Pain

Posted on November 5, 2012 | Leave a comment

The word “core” is thrown around quite a bit in the fitness and physical therapy world. Rob and I go over the core in depth and how it relates to low back pain. Join us as we battle over who has the best six pack. Topics include:

What the hell is the “core?”
How is core stability related to back pain?
Clinical Predictions Rules, the next big thing in low back pain treatment? Continue reading →

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Fitness Pain Free Podcast Episode 15: Inside Steve’s Club and Paleokits with Steve Liberati

Posted on October 21, 2012 | 1 Comment

Today I interview a good friend of mine Steve Liberati of Steve’s Club National Program and the man behind the delicious Paleokits.

A story of passion: Steve’s background in fitness
Steve’s Club’s humble roots
The birth of paleokits, an unexpected hit
Steve’s secret to success Continue reading →

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Fitness Pain Free Episode 14: Inside the Mind of a Monster – Interview with Lightweight Pro Strongman Andy Deck

Posted on October 7, 2012 | Leave a comment

Join us as Rob and Dan interview Lightweight Pro Strongman and weightlifting mastermind Andy Deck. We discuss:

An in depth look into the training, programming and mindset of a highly successful strongman competitor
A unique perspective on weight training nutrition.
The importance of patience, persistence and consistent growth in Strongman as well as success in all other areas of fitness, training and life.
Andy’s surprising standpoint on deloading Continue reading →

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Tagged Andy Deck, Interview, Lightweight Pro, Pro Strongman

Fitness Pain Free Podcast Episode 13: MovNat Explained with Brian Tabor

Posted on September 23, 2012 | 2 Comments

Join Dan and special guest 2010 175lb Strongman National Champion Brian Tabor as he discusses the unique and refreshing fitness system of MovNat.

What is MovNat?
Who can benefit from MovNat?
Who’s stronger? Dan or Brian? Continue reading →

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FPF Podcast E12: How to Build Strength and Muscle Mass Most Effectively

Posted on September 10, 2012 | 3 Comments

Rob and I are both devotees to the strength and muscle game. In this episode we discuss:

Our journeys into the world of strength and size training
Just how buff is Dr. Rob Rowland?
Programming for strength vs. size
Supplements: What evidence supports for exceptional meathead prowess Continue reading →

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