D&D Fitness Radio Podcast
166 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is the culmination of more than 50 years of elite coaching experience in sport, fitness and health by two individuals at the top of their professions: Don Saladino and Derek M. Hansen. Don and Derek speak with the world's top experts and performers to bring you the best information to enhance your health, wellness and human performance.
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Episode 115 - Luka Hocevar: The Importance of Critical Self Evaluation
November 30, 2021 18:25 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MBIn Episode 115, we have an in depth discussion with Seattle based coach, Luka Hocevar, to talk about his development as a coach and a business owner. Luka identifies the key elements that have contributed to his growth and success over the past 15-20 years. Most importantly, he discusses the power of self-evaluation and seeking out constructive feedback in an effort to make himself better in every area. Many coaches and professionals can get stuck in a rut and continue to ingrain bad habit...
Episode 114 - Daniel Tal Mor: Monitoring Metabolism with Lumen
November 19, 2021 17:29 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn Episode 114, we speak with Daniel Tal Mor direct from Tel Aviv to talk about his most recent start-up project that revolves around health and nutrition. Daniel provides us with the background on this project which is a collaboration with his wife and sister in-law – both of whom are scientists – and how they came up with the technology to allow consumers to track their metabolism and make good choices around nutrition and exercise. While it may seem it is too good to be true, their affor...
Episode 113 - Eliisa Tennant: Nutrition Tracking Made Easier
October 13, 2021 00:40 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBIn Episode 113, we meet with Eliisa Tennant, the Community Marketing Manager at Cronometer. We discuss the use of the Cronometer app to help monitor and manage diet and nutrition for individuals and organizations. While tracking nutritional information can often seem tedious and time consuming, we learn more from Eliisa about how Cronometer makes nutritional tracking much more convenient and accurate. Whether you are optimizing human performance, losing weight, improving body composition o...
Episode 112 - Don & Derek: Managing Training Over Your Lifespan
September 30, 2021 21:52 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn Episode 112, Don and Derek discuss finding the ‘sweet spot’ in their training as they age. In the case of running, one of the biggest challenges is to find an intensity and volume of running that creates significant health and fitness benefits without placing an individual at risk for overtraining or injury. While the younger versions of yourself may have been able to withstand any type of workout that you would undertake, the ageing adult must exercise a little more control and discreti...
Episode 111 - David Kilgore: Health & Performance Over the Long Run
September 16, 2021 16:44 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn Episode 111, we talk about the amazing feats of endurance and mental strength of David Kilgore. As an ultra runner, David is no stranger to putting in hundreds of miles per week under his belt. He tells us about his training for some of the most gruelling races in the world, dealing with everything from heat exhaustion, altitude changes and creatively fueling himself. We discuss David’s training and his use of different footwear for different training and competition scenarios. Thankfu...
Episode 110 - Dr. Rebecca Robbins: Learning to Sleep for Success
September 02, 2021 18:07 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn Episode 110, we get cozy with Dr. Rebecca Robbins and talk about her detailed work on sleep. Sleep is definitely a popular topic these days, so much so that it’s keeping us up at night trying to figure out how to get the best sleep. Dr. Robbins helps to clarify some of the key recommendations on sleep so that we can relax and fall asleep in a timely and sustainable manner. We talk about sleep and productivity, caffeine, alcohol, sleeping in, travel and jet-lag, sleep aids and bed-time r...
Episode 109 - Don & Derek: Caloric Restriction, Health and Longevity
August 18, 2021 06:34 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 109 is all about caloric restriction, fasting and other means of depriving yourself for the sake of health, fitness, body composition and longevity. Intermittent fasting seems to be all the rage, with people skipping meals like there is no tomorrow while bragging about it on their social media. Is it a fad or is there a genuine benefits to restricting consumption? There are no shortage of advocates selling books and flooding podcasts with information on how to cut their consumption...
Episode 109 - Don & Derek - Caloric Restriction, Health and Longevity
August 18, 2021 06:34 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBEpisode 109 is all about caloric restriction, fasting and other means of depriving yourself for the sake of health, fitness, body composition and longevity. Intermittent fasting seems to be all the rage, with people skipping meals like there is no tomorrow while bragging about it on their social media. Is it a fad or is there a genuine benefits to restricting consumption? There are no shortage of advocates selling books and flooding podcasts with information on how to cut their consumption...
Episode 108 - Shawn Stevenson: Learning How to Eat Smarter
July 23, 2021 02:09 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MBIn Episode 108, we get the opportunity to speak again with Shawn Stevenson about his latest book, “Eat Smarter.” Shawn talks about how important it is to understand how everything related to health and fitness is integrated and interconnected. Shawn’s previous book “Sleep Smarter” was all about understanding how your daily habits and routines could positively or negatively impact your quality of sleep. In “Eat Smarter”, Shaw continues to explore the synergies between healthy nutrition and ...
Episode 107 - Paul Cheng: You Shoulda Ate the Hamburger
July 09, 2021 05:40 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn Episode 107, we are joined by the multi-talented and well-traveled sportsman and entertainer, Paul Cheng. Affectionately nicknamed, The Typhoon, during his fighting days, Paul tells us about his journey from young football athlete to everything from bobsleigh pusher, boxer, mixed-martial arts title contender, stunt man and action star. Being a sports and entertainment journeyman doesn’t come without its risks, and Paul shares his experiences – both good and bad – as a fighter in the octa...
Episode 106 - Don & Derek: An Exciting Return to Travel in 2021
June 23, 2021 21:55 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIn Episode 106, we talk about our most memorable travel experiences, as we look forward to returning to more ‘normal’ travel in the near future. Remember when you were a youngster and you looked forward to getting on an airplane and enjoying the whole experience? When did traveling become a negative and anxious experience for most people? Does air travel bring out the worst in some people? We discuss all of the issues – past, present and future – related to our own air travel, but also lo...
Episode 105 - Kate Georgiadis: Bringing the Hype to Personal Fitness
June 01, 2021 20:17 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn Episode 105, we are fortunate to join Kate Georgiadis to discuss her journey from Greek professional volleyball player to high profile New York City personal trainer. Kate takes us through her journey from high performance volleyball athlete to working in one of the most competitive personal training environments in the world. She has developed an intense and enthusiastic training approach that fits in with the competitive atmosphere created by her colleagues, but also achieves consiste...
Episode 104 - Brandon Marcello: Where Are We With Wearables?
May 18, 2021 17:18 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn Episode 104, we speak with Brandon Marcello about the broad topic of wearable technology. Every few months, new wearable consumer products enter the market with lots of hype and promises around changing your life and improving your fitness. But are companies over-promising and under-delivering on their wearable technology? What are some of the more reliable and valid products? Can wearable technology make a difference in the quality of your workout and the overall user experience? Are...
Episode 103 - Don & Derek: Keeping Busy with Backyard Barn Building
April 29, 2021 21:27 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn Episode 103, Don and Derek talk about the upcoming summer and keeping busy through various projects. One interesting project of note is the barn structure that Don is building in his backyard in Long Island, New York. COVID-19 has created a pivot opportunity for Don to provide his services and knowledge from home in a specially designed structure for training, teaching and spending some quality time with friends and family. They discuss the features of the new structure and some of the ...
Episode 102 - Fernando Reis: Championship Level Olympic Weightlifting
April 20, 2021 19:51 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn Episode 102, we have an in depth discussion with Fernando Reis, discussing his training and the road to the postponed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. Fernando talks about when and how he started training in the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, as well as some of the other sports he participated in as a young athlete. We discuss the intricacies of training and competing as a world class level Olympic Weightlifter and how important it was to develop his technical expertise from a very young age. ...
Episode 101 - Joel Totoro: Supplementation for Health and Performance
April 07, 2021 05:40 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn Episode 101, we meet up with Joel Totoro to talk sports nutrition and supplementation. One of first questions we had was how does one choose a high quality supplement company for your health, nutrition and performance. We find out through Joel that a good deal of effort goes into selecting high quality ingredients for supplement product to make sure the customer gets the best and safest formulations for their needs. The products must be tested regularly for everything from pesticides to...
Episode 100 - Dr. David Perlmutter: The Brain Wash That We All Need
March 25, 2021 18:40 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBIn our milestone Episode 100, we have the pleasure to meet up again with Dr. David Perlmutter to talk with him about his recent book, Brain Wash. Dr. Perlmutter co-authored the book with his son and fellow physician, Dr. Austin Perlmutter. We discuss the impact of today’s cultural and technological norms and how they can negatively impact our brain and our habits. While people often refer to detoxifying their bodies through nutritional interventions, what Dr. Perlmutter is proposing is det...
Episode 099 - Doug Cook: The Gut Brain Guy
February 22, 2021 16:01 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIn Episode 099, we talk about gut and brain health with Doug Cook. Doug is known as the gut-brain guy and starts with how he takes a holistic approach to all health and wellness issues, particularly when evaluating the impact of diet and nutrition. We discuss the impact of location and geography and how it can impact the microbiome of an individual, and can even impact the type of probiotics you choose to supplement your diet with depending on the local microbial ecosystem. Doug also touch...
Episode 098 - Taylor Coomer: Discussing The ABC's of CBD
February 10, 2021 06:33 - 56 minutes - 51.4 MBIn Episode 098, we speak with Taylor Coomer on the uses and benefits of CBD (cannabidiol) products for health and wellness applications. Taylor provides an overview of the uses of CBD products and the process involved in producing CBD based products. We also discuss the growth in the CBD industry and the differences between the types and quality of various CBD products on the market. Taylor also identifies the importance of producing an organic CBD product that is free of pesticides and ot...
Episode 097 - John Callery: Opioid Update in the Pandemic Age
January 29, 2021 18:39 - 49 minutes - 45 MBIn Episode 097, we are rejoined by one of our earlier podcast guests, Mr. John Callery, to get an update on the state of the opioid crisis in America and the steps that have been taken to keep citizens safe, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. John updates us on the status of fentanyl in 2021 and the reasons behind its proliferation, as well as the challenges faced by the DEA in protecting the public from its sinister effects. We discuss the impact of COVID-19 and how it has changed ...
Episode 096 - Bill Crudup: Running, Rock & Roll and No Regrets
January 21, 2021 18:20 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBIn Episode 096, we are honoured to enjoy the company of Bill Crudup. Billy has been a long-time member of Drive495 in New York City and has shared more than a few intense and gruelling workouts under the close scrutiny of Don. We begin by speaking to Billy about his role as world class runner and legend, Steve Prefontaine, in the 1998 film, Without Limits. He outlines the training and preparation for the film and how they pieced together the numerous races required for depicting Prefontain...
Episode 095 - Don & Derek: Getting in the Groove for 2021
January 13, 2021 20:47 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBEpisode 095 is our first podcast of 2021 and Don & Derek spend the first part of the session with a discussion of how the early part of the year will continue to be difficult for gyms, travel, restaurants and other industries. But quickly our conversation transitions into the influence of music – particularly the music of the vinyl age – has influenced our lives and our memories of training and the motivation behind our training sessions. Whether it’s Don’s jukebox or Derek’s eighties recor...
Episode 094 - Brett Bartholomew: Thriving in the Business of Improvement
January 04, 2021 19:17 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn Episode 094, we re-connect with Brett Bartholomew in the final few weeks of 2020 after having first interviewed him just under three years ago. Brett has since expanded his reach, now working with corporations and business clients, in addition to his regular work with athletes, throughout the year. We talk a lot about the concept of coaching and communicating in modern times, dealing with adverse scenarios and maintaining high quality contact with all clients. We also discuss the concep...
Episode 093 - Bobby Maximus: Maximum Motivation for Maximal Results
December 25, 2020 06:06 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBIn Episode 093, we spend one of our final sessions of 2020 with Bobby Maximus. Bobby talks about the motivation he used and still uses today to develop and drive his career. Hailing from a small town in Northern Ontario, Bobby managed to work his way up the tactical and sporting ladder using a blue collar attitude. He also talks about how training and fitness adds significant value to his life and he helps others to find that same enjoyment and motivation around physical preparation and fi...
Episode 092 - Dr. John Jaquish: Weightlifting and Cardio Are a Waste of Time
December 14, 2020 19:13 - 53 minutes - 49 MBIn Episode 092, we sit down with Dr. John Jaquish to find out why weightlifting and cardio are a waste of time. While it may sound like a click-bait title, Dr. Jaquish brings up some very compelling arguments around why your expectations around weightlifting and cardio may be misplaced. He talks about his own personal experiences around training, shedding fat, building muscle and strengthening bones. Dr. Jaquish also discusses the device he invented to build bone density, muscle strength a...
Episode 091 - Natasha Wilch: A Necessary Concussion Discussion
November 30, 2020 00:19 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 091, Don and Derek tackle the very important topic of concussions and traumatic brain injuries with rehabilitation expert, Natasha Wilch. We discuss the various causes of head injuries and concussions, as well as the proper treatment once a concussion is diagnosed. Don even lets us in on his experiences with concussions, at least the ones that were actually diagnosed. Thus, one of the biggest priorities in the process, as identified by Natasha, is truly conducting a proper diagn...
Episode 090 - Ray 'Cash' Care: Seeking Our Seal of Approval
November 16, 2020 05:18 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBIn Episode 090, Don and Derek are kept on the edge of their seats in their conversation with Ray “Cash” Care and his stories about training, self-reflection, discipline and learning. Ray outlines his early years and development within the military and then takes us into a deeper dive into the challenges he faced throughout his training and tests, learning all along the way. He has learned numerous ways to train others and teach them to deal with pain, adversity and challenges, using their f...
Episode 089 - Sara De Luca: Body Composition Blueprint
November 03, 2020 22:44 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MBIn Episode 089, Don and Derek speak with Sara De Luca on body composition, nutrition and all of the assessments around the process of transforming your body composition for the better. The initial focus of the conversation is on nutrition and the foods that can create challenges for people when it comes to overall health and body composition. The conversation then transitions into methods of testing and assessment to determine accurate fat composition, bone density, metabolic rate and lung ...
Episode 088 - Arash Rahbar: Building Your Body from the Inside Out
October 23, 2020 18:38 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBIn Episode 088, Don and Derek sit down with elite bodybuilding competitor and influencer, Arash Rahbar. Arash begins by telling us about his development as a bodybuilding and the evolution of his career. However, Arash makes a much needed deep dive into the importance of both nutrition and mental focus in the development of an elite physique. Arash discusses the tips and tricks he has around meal planning and how he combines a performance nutrition plan with great tasting meals and dishes....
Episode 087 - Don & Derek: How are you doing... Really?
October 16, 2020 23:47 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn Episode 087, Don and Derek take a bit of time to ask, “How are you doing?” With all of the unprecedented things happening in the world today, we often forget to ask each other if everything is okay on a personal level. Businesses are closing, jobs are being lost, friends and family are being impacted by health concerns and we have less opportunities and outlets for direction human interaction and enjoyment. Being able to cope in 2020 has been a real challenge for everyone. Finding out ...
Episode 086 - John Lally: Heart Rate Monitoring for Health and Fitness
September 28, 2020 22:36 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn Episode 086, we talk heart rate monitoring for general health and fitness with John Lally of Firstbeat Technologies. Wearable technology is becoming more and more a part of everyone’s life, monitoring all aspects of health, wellness and fitness. But when it comes to heart rate, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about how to not only monitor hear rate effectively, but also use that information appropriately for improving overall fitness, burning fat and improving overall recov...
Episode 085 - Dr Andreo Spina: Finding Your Functional Range
September 18, 2020 06:07 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn Episode 085, Don and Derek have the pleasure of speaking with functional range and mobility pioneer, Dr. Andreo Spina. Dr. Spina starts off with a discussion around the term ‘mobility’ and how he defines it within his treatment system and his educational courses. He even touches on the approach to his own personal health and fitness. The discussion then jumps to the topic of spine and joint health, as it relates to mobility and stability. Dr. Spina speaks in great depth on the topics o...
Episode 084 - Ageing Gracefully with Exercise
September 11, 2020 06:21 - 51 minutes - 47 MBIn Episode 084, Don and Derek discuss the elephant in the room and the impact of ageing on their exercise routines. We are all ageing and there is not stopping that process. It’s no surprise that exercising when you are in your twenties looks a lot different than when you are in your forties or fifties. While Don and Derek may still be in great physical shape, and may even be more generally fit than when they were younger, there are still many challenges to staying healthy and fit as you g...
Episode 083 - Steve Magness: The Art & Science of Running
September 04, 2020 23:05 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBWe continue on the topic of running as a means of improving and maintaining fitness in Episode 083 with our guest, Steve Magness. We tap into Steve’s knowledge of all things running but most importantly we discuss his expertise in the area of middle- and long-distance running. Some key areas of discussion include heart rate monitoring, evaluation of readiness and recovery, hill training, use of treadmills, strength training for runners and shoe selection. Steve excels in providing common s...
Episode 082 - Don & Derek: Virtually Sprinting for Health & Fitness
August 30, 2020 23:05 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBIn Episode 082, we jump back on the topic of running as part of a health and fitness plan, particularly for people who do not have access to a gym facility for weightlifting and conventional cardio training. Specifically, we discuss Derek’s virtual program that focuses on a sprint-based approach to building strength, power, speed and general running abilities. The program has been ‘running’ all summer, but has more and more people signing up to implement at their own convenience. It provid...
Episode 081 - Dr. Pat Davidson: Force Equals Mass Times Acceleration
August 22, 2020 06:30 - 1 hour - 63.5 MBIn Episode 081, we visit again with Dr. Pat Davidson. Pat has been busier than ever during the global pandemic, setting up his new training concept at Hype Gym in New York City’s Union Square, offering courses in all things strength, fitness and performance, and writing a comprehensive book on training. And at the same time, Pat still finds time to train like a madman. We discuss the evolution of Pat’s training concepts, his methods of monitoring physical work, his educational efforts and ...
Episode 080 - Anya Fernald: Not All Meat is Created Equal
August 14, 2020 19:31 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBIn Episode 080 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we meet with Any Fernald of Belcampo to talk about high quality meat products and the formation of good eating habits and food preparation around meat. Anya goes into great detail to tell us about how Belcampo takes special care to provide a humane and health environment for their multi-species facility approved by the USDA. We cover other topics including grass versus grain versus corn fed livestock, hygiene around the handling of meat produ...
Episode 079 - Dr Gabrielle Lyon - Carbohydrates: Friend or Foe
August 02, 2020 00:35 - 27 minutes - 25 MBWe meet again with Dr. Gabrielle Lyon for Episode 079 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast to discuss ‘carboyhdrates.’ We discuss numerous topics around intake of carbohydrates including weight loss, body composition, protein consumption, fat intake and the implications for energy and nutritional deficiencies. Dr. Lyon identifies options for choosing the right types of carbohydrates and timing the ingestion of those choices, particularly as it relates to general health, immune function, hormon...
Episode 078 - Dr. Gabrielle Lyon: A Closer Look at Your Metabolism
July 24, 2020 08:02 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBEpisode 078 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast sees the return of Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. We dive into the topic of ‘Metabolism’ and the factors that influence an individual’s metabolic function. Dr. Lyon identifies the key role of dietary protein in managing metabolism through tissue building, maintenance of lean muscle mass and even thermogenic effects. She also discusses the differences between males and females, particularly as they age, and the impacts on metabolism and body composition. T...
Episode 077 - Rick Mayo: Gym Reopenings and Sound Business Decisions
July 03, 2020 21:58 - 57 minutes - 105 MBIn Episode 077 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we sit down with Rick Mayo, CEO and Founder of Alloy Personal Training Centers, to discuss his approach to the re-opening and operation of his facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many gyms stay closed due to individual state regulations, Rick’s facilities have been open recently with appropriate measures taken to enhance safety wherever possible. Rick outlines the measures he has taken, as well as the various actions he has taken t...
Episode 076 - Zack Nagle: Finding Your TrueForm During the Pandemic
May 29, 2020 04:26 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBDon Saladino and Derek Hansen have been fortunate enough in the last few weeks to be able to run workouts in their homes with the TrueForm Trainer treadmills. Not only have they been working on general cardiovascular fitness, they have also been implementing sets of high intensity sprints as part of their weekly routine, working with each other over Zoom calls and Facetime. In Episode 076, we are lucky to be joined by Zack Nagle of TrueForm Running to discuss the merits of running on the T...
Episode 075 - Don and Derek: Brick and Mortar vs the Virtual Future
May 08, 2020 07:17 - 45 minutes - 83.5 MBIn Episode 75 of the D&D Fitness Podcast, Don and Derek dive into the subject of maintaining a brick and mortar fitness business during the COVID-19 shut-downs and the slow return to normalcy once businesses re-open and try to recover. While everyone wants things to return to normal, nothing will ever be ‘normal’ again and businesses need to restructure to become more resilient. While Don has been slowly building his online and social media presence, others may not be in the position to piv...
Episode 074 - Dr. Scott Greenberg: Regenerative Medicine for Resiliency and Wellness
May 03, 2020 18:19 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBIn Episode 074, we speed with Dr. Scott Greenberg about numerous health and medical related topics. We initially touch on issues treating the effects of COVID-19 as part of a comprehensive and holistic approach to health, wellness and immune function. We discuss use of nutritional strategies, supplementation and intravenous preparations. We also discuss the use of orthobiologics and regenerative medicine for the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries in both athletes and the general populat...
Episode 073 - Mark Fisher: The Future of Fitness Following COVID-19
April 24, 2020 17:45 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBThe brick and mortar fitness industry – gyms, group fitness classes, Crossfit facilities and big box fitness companies – are all reeling because of social distancing and business restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many are trying to do their best by offering virtual classes through video-conferencing applications and social media. But the long-term impacts of such restrictions on businesses will forever change the industry. We are fortunate to have Mark Fisher – co-owner of Mark ...
Episode 072 - Pushing, Pressing and Pulling Forward
April 16, 2020 17:03 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBIn Episode 072, Don and Derek continue to monitor the state of fitness, business and mental health during the COVID-19 measures. We open with a discussion of our own ways of managing personal fitness, business responsibilities and getting our families involved in fitness at this time. More importantly, we discuss options for training for the general population for a protracted ‘lockdown’, particularly if space is a premium. Some people can go outside and run, walk or sprint. Other people ...
Episode 071 - Erin McGirr: Helping You Perform Better
April 01, 2020 18:43 - 31 minutes - 29 MBWe are still in the midst of the COVID 19 measures to flatten the curve and return back to normalcy, but there is a lot of work to be done in the meantime. This means workouts at home. But what if you don’t have the equipment you need to get quality workouts done? Fortunately, we get to talk with Erin McGirr from the fitness and training equipment supplier, Perform Better, about equipment options for regular consumers. There has been a decline in sales to gyms and institutions due to the ...
Episode 070 - Quaran-Team Brainstorm with Don and Derek
March 30, 2020 22:47 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBWith both Don and Derek hunkered down in their homes, we all have to learn to adapt and think on our feet. The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lot of people out of options for training and now’s the time to get innovative and creative, without putting yourself at risk of injury. Professional athletes and Olympic competitors are all in the same boat, so it is not a situation that is unique to just one sector of the population. It is a global crisis. Don and Derek discuss training options and ...
Episode 069 - Melissa Nesle: Containing Your Mental Health
March 15, 2020 06:22 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBMental health has been a growing concern for individuals of all ages and coping in the midst of a global pandemic is certainly not making it any less anxious for people around the world. It is a perfect storm for people who don’t feel secure and, more importantly, perceive a lack of control for their surroundings, their fate and their future. In Episode 069 of the D&D Fitness Radio Podcast, we sit down with Melissa Nesle to discuss all aspects of dealing with mental health issues in the mod...
Episode 068 - What's the Real Epidemic
February 25, 2020 15:37 - 1 hour - 58.1 MBWith the recent concern over the Coronavirus outbreak around the world, Don and Derek start to look at health concerns that are closer to home and possibly much more within the control of our citizens. Recent studies have indicated that over 50% of the US population will be considered obese by the year 2030. Additionally, Americans are spending hundreds of billions of dollars on fitness classes, exercise equipment and active apparel with some of the poorest returns for overall activity and ...
Episode 067 - Managing the Talent
February 07, 2020 18:01 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBFollowing the recent Super Bowl win by the Kansas City Chiefs, Don and Derek discuss the issue of identifying, nurturing and managing talent within an organization in Episode 067. While people put a lot of emphasis on coaching and strategic decisions within a game, there is no doubt that you have to have the talent to put you in a position to win a championship. When a team is positioning themselves to make a championship run, it involves a lot of off-season deals to bring the right players...