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In Episode 126, we welcome Shane Kronstedt to discuss the recent invasion and war in Ukraine, and how both military personnel and civilians have been impacted by the need to serve their country in an intense environment of combat. Shane provides his own thoughts on the reasons for war and the circumstances that Ukrainian citizens have had to deal with over the past month of invasion and bombardment. He also discusses his own induction and career in the military and Navy Seals, and how it impacted him both personally and professionally. Now that he is back in the civilian world, Shane provides us with the new challenges and goals he faces as a medical practitioner who has been heavily influenced and motivated by his previous involvement in the military.Shane Kronstedt is a medical student at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Shane found his calling to become a physician as a combat medic while forward deployed to Afghanistan, working in a forward surgical team and helping save patients on the batt

In Episode 125, Don and Derek discuss the extreme scenarios where your fitness could be called into question. When you find yourself watching images of wartime conditions and citizens being displaced by battle, it makes you wonder if you are both physically and mentally fit to survive and thrive in those types of circumstances. We discuss an approach to fitness that challenges individuals well beyond the need to improve body composition, basic strength and aerobic conditioning. Does it make you ask questions about whether or not you are training hard enough to prepare yourself for worst-case scenario circumstances? Hopefully, none of us will have to prepare for wartime conditions. But it does make you think about preparing for the future in a more pragmatic and comprehensive manner, as we never know what’s around the corner in these times.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-r

Episode 124 welcomes health and nutrition expert, Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson, to discuss the art of managing post-workout nutrition. Not only do we talk about the composition of a healthy and productive post-workout nutrition strategy, but also the timing and subtleties around implementing your nutritional interventions in the best manner possible. Dr. Jackson provides us with the best scientific knowledge around his strategies, but also delivers the information in an extremely practical manner that everyone can understand and implement on their own. While other practitioners feel that complexity offers the best results, Dr. Jackson is careful to provide recommendations that don’t create anxiety or confusion, but only deliver the necessary results.Dr. Dwayne N. Jackson is a dad, health specialist, medical professor, medical scientist, and entrepreneur. He has over 12 years of university education in exercise/human physiology, medicine, and nutritional biochemistry. Dr. Jackson holds a PhD in neurovascular physi

Episode 123 covers the topic of connected fitness with our resident expert, Randy Kane. With the recent losses incurred by on-demand connected fitness company, Peloton, fitness industry leaders are trying to determine the best ways to position themselves as we move forward out of the pandemic. Will brick and mortar, in-person fitness businesses bring back members to pre-pandemic levels or will digital fitness platforms retain a large proportion of users and continue to grow? Or will the best approach be to find a happy medium between providing both in-person and digital fitness services to stay resilient should a new pandemic or challenge appear. Randy outlines all of the various business models around health, fitness and wellness, and identifies some of the bigger players in fitness and technology, and how they could influence the future.Randy Kane is an entrepreneur turned investor with over 25 years of experience building, managing, and investing in leading-growth companies. At Profec Partners, Randy i

Episode 122 is our 2022 Winter Olympic warm-up session with the help of legendary speed skating sensation, Shani Davis. Known for his domination of the 1000m and 1500m events in long track speed skating for over a decade, Shani updates us on his work as a coach and mentor to many up and coming speed skating athletes. He outlines his career in speed skating, staring at a young age with roller skating and inline skating. He quickly moved up the ranks to the elite levels in both short-track and long-track speed skating. Shani talks about what it takes to prepare for and compete at the Olympic level and also hints at what he expects to see in the sport at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, China.Shani Davis is a multi-gold and silver medallist at the Winter Olympics, capturing gold in the 1000m event at the 2006 and 2010 Olympic Games, while also winning the silver medal in the 1500m event at both Olympics. He was the first African-American athlete to win a gold medal at an individual event at the Winter Olympic

Episode 121 is a great conversation with wife and husband team, Doctors Jen and Dom Fraboni, about creating an agile career, as well as a flexible and healthy body in 2022. Jen and Dom both work as physical therapists with both in-person and online clients, while also maintaining a strong presence as social media influencers and podcasters. We discuss basic guidelines around improving mobility and managing chronic pain, as many people are struggling with the stress and anxiety of being stuck at home and are in great need of simple strategies to stay healthy and fit. Dr. Jen Fraboni is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. With a Doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on IG by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis.Dr. Domenic Fraboni is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach. He

Episode 120 gets serious with Don and Derek sitting down with Frank “Tank” Frasier, also affectionately known as Bounty Tank. Frank walks us through a typical day in the bail bonds business and outlines the types of characters he gets to deal with on a regular basis. He also discusses his approach to fitness and bodybuilding, and how his routine has evolved over the years to adapt to not only his career demands, but also getting older. Frank has a wildly successful YouTube channel called Bounty Tank. The channel has just under 500,000 subscribers and has the potential to develop into a series for a larger audience via one of the top streaming services. In many ways, Frank is a combination of law enforcement officer, athlete and entertainer, all the while having fun and welcoming new adventures.Frank “Tank” Frasier is an Ohio based bail bondsman who has trained for and competed in bodybuilding. When Frank was in college at Hampton University in Virginia, he played at the linebacker position in football an

In Episode 119, we sit down with dermatologist, Dr. Gary Goldenberg, to discuss a healthy and effective routine to skin care for individuals who want to lead a comprehensive healthy lifestyle. Taking care of your skin can be a daunting task when it comes to identifying a proper routine and selecting the right products. Dr. Goldenberg takes the time to outline a simple but effective routine for managing your skin, maximizing both your overall health and appearance. He identifies differences in skin types that may influence your approach to cleansing, moisturizing and sun protection. Make sure to follow up on the many resources available from Dr. Goldenberg to ensure your skin is both healthy and youthful in appearance.Dr. Gary Goldenberg is a medical and cosmetic dermatologist and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He is also the former Medical Director of the Dermatology Faculty Practice at The Mount Sinai Medical Center

In Episode 118, Don and Derek wrap up the year 2021 and discuss their positive approach to moving forward with optimism and gratitude. There have been a lot of challenges this past year and it can seem like there is no end in sight. But we must stay positive, fight to survive and continue to adapt. We wish all of you a happy holiday season and many positive outcomes in the upcoming New Year. The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.co

In Episode 117, we have the pleasure of sitting down with JP Stockton and Lisa Wild of Life Fitness to discuss their product development process and the wide range of brands that they oversee. When making fitness, cardio and strength equipment for a broad population, from athletes to general and special populations, a good deal of thought and testing must be undertaken in order to provide the highest level of performance and customer satisfaction. The Life Fitness team walks us through their philosophy around serving their customers and continuing to be a leader in fitness equipment moving forward.In 1968, Life Fitness created the Lifecycle exercise bike. It employed ground-breaking technology and was the first piece of electronic exercise equipment ever created. Over the next five decades, Life Fitness taken the steps needed to stay ahead of technology. Now, Life Fitness provides all products related to fitness and oversees the development and sale of a number of brands including Hammer Strength, Cybex, I

In Episode 116, we finally catch up with elite chef and world traveller, David Myers. When David isn’t creating fabulous dishes or opening up a new world renowned restaurant, he’s taking care of his own health and fitness through regular exercise and deliberate nutritional choices. While we may get the impression that chefs are not the healthiest individuals due to their stressful deadlines, long hours and proximity to food and drink, David breaks the mould and shows us that you can be both extremely fit and entirely productive in the kitchen. He outlines his approach to health and fitness, carefully integrated with his hectic international travel schedule, and gives us some practical tips on how to stay ahead of the game when it comes to taking care of your body and mind.Gypsy Chef, global citizen and wandering soul, David Myers is based in Los Angeles, but is most often found in his restaurants across Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai. David has trained under several of the world's most renowned chefs, includ

In 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 habits. Closely examining your philosophy, your process and your day-to-day routines is essential for stimulating growth, especially when you call on others to offer their assessments and feedback. Getting better is often the product of breaking yourself down, understanding where deficiencies lie and developing strategies around mitigating or eliminating those deficiencies.Luka was born and raised in Ljubljana, Slovenia and gives credit to basketball, fitness and coaches in taking him from going down the wrong path in crime,

In 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 affordable Lumen device and associated app uses proven science and technology to monitor carbon dioxide levels in your breath to determine how your body is using fats and carbohydrates throughout the day. Daniel tells us about the journey involved in not only developing the technology, but also working with consumers and communities to optimize the benefits of monitoring your nutrition and metabolic status from day to day.Lumen is a device and app that measures your metabolism in a simple breath and provides daily personalize

In 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 or managing a medical condition, Cronometer takes all of the guess work out of diet management and nutritional choices.Cronometer is considered one of the most accurate, comprehensive nutrition tracking apps available. Unlike other apps on the market, the nutritional data is curated from verified, accurate sources, providing a complete solution – no matter what diet you choose to be on. CEO, Aaron Davidson, built the Cronometer app as a side project in 2005. He was following the CRON diet (Calorie Restriction with Optim

In 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 discretion over their workouts to maximize their health and ensure longevity. Don and Derek share their strategies for incorporating workouts that give them the best bang for their buck, without setting them up for exhaustion, injury or a poor metabolic response. In many cases, the addition of appropriate recovery measures may be required for older adults to make sure you are fully rested before heading into the next workout. Making good decisions on training is absolutely necessary for everyone, but plays a bigger role for ag

In 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. Thankfully, David has managed to stay relatively injury free. As such, we talk about his approach to training intelligently for maintaining a long running career and lifestyle, while at the same time, not taking life or running too seriously.David Kilgore, born in UK, raised in Florida and currently residing in NYC, is a runner of all trades from shorter distance races on the road/track to long ultra-distance on the trails. David placed third at the 2018 USATF 50K Trail Championships, won the 2018 Breakneck Point 42K and has a 5

In 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 routines. Dr. Robbins provides some great information on how to improve your sleep strategies and your overall health.Dr. Robbins is an Instructor in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and an Associate Scientist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital where she works with Dr. Charles Czeisler and Dr. Laura Barger. Her research uses marketing and novel communication tools and technologies (i.e., smartphones and other mobile devices) to design persuasive behavior change interventions to improve sleep and circadian health. Her r

Episode 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 the right way. Don and Derek discuss the pros and cons of restricted eating and who it may benefit, as well as who should look for better strategies for staying fit, strong and satisfied.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSp

In 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 other activities that you program within your day and throughout the week including exercise, recovery and mental health optimization. Shawn outlines all of the important concepts and research covered in his book, and provides real life examples of success stories in working with clients and helping them to “Eat Smarter.”Shawn Stevenson is a bestselling author and creator of The Model Health Show, featured as the #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. A graduate of The University of Missouri – St. Louis with a backg

In 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 octagon, being on the receiving end of Ryan Reynolds’ insults or falling out of a speeding bobsleigh. A typical day for Paul is a lifetime of excitement for any regular person. Paul “Typhoon” Cheng current works as an actor and stuntman in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Paul originally grew up in Toronto, Ontario, but hails from Taiwan. When he’s not working on the set of a new movie or television series, Paul can be seen training young football players, fighters and aspiring stunt actors. Paul can be seen in a new upcoming Disne