State of the Industry Podcast

Ep 19 - Michol Dalcourt Talks Variability for Health and Human Performance (Part 1)

In this weeks episode we have part one of my lengthy and very in depth conversation with Michol Dalcourt. I have had the opportunity to hear Michol speak on numerous occasions. He is a wealth of knowledge and he has invented one of the most amazing fitness tools out there, the ViPR PRO. 

Michol is an internationally recognized industry leader in health and human performance. He is the founder and CEO of the IoM, inventor of ViPR PRO and Co-Founder of PTA Global. He has given hundreds of international lectures and has been a featured speaker at most of the world’s top fitness conferences, fitness clubs and at many colleges and universities around the world.

Michol specializes in health and human performance, consulting with many of the fitness industry’s biggest companies - including Equinox, Microsoft and Nike.

I had a few pages of notes from the podcast. So, do yourself a favour and grab a pen and paper, open your brain tank, sit back, and enjoy.

Ep 18 - Sheldon Persad Talks Coaching and Lessons to be Learned from Olympic Athletes (Part 2)

In this episode we bring you part 2 of my conversation with Sheldon Persad, one of the true pioneers in both the personal training and strength and conditioning fields here in Canada. 

We discuss the newly formulated Canadian Strength and Conditioning Association, it's importance, and some of the exciting things to come in the industry. 

Sit back and enjoy!

Ep 17 - Sheldon Persad Talks Coaching and Lessons to be Learned from Olympic Athletes (Part 1)

In this episode we welcome one of the true pioneers in both the personal training and strength and conditioning fields here in Canada, Sheldon Persad. 

During part one of our conversation Sheldon discusses his experience training some of the top athletes in the world and how he sees his role as a coach first. 

Sit back and enjoy!

Ep 16 - Adam Jongsma Talks Five Lessons Learned

In this episode, I discuss five of the biggest lessons I've learned over my career as a Rehabilitation and Strength and Conditioning Specialist. The list is actually rather large, so there will be a follow up to this in the future, but for now, these were the first five that popped into my head. 

Now please note, none of the statements I make are meant to offend anyone, so I apologize in advance if they do. They are simply meant to get you thinking a bit differently and reevaluate your process and what you think you know. Agree or disagree, that is up to you. 

Enjoy!

Ep 15 - Farel Hruska Talks Training Women in Different Life Stages and Emotions as Superpowers (Part 2)

This is part two of my conversation with Farel Hruska, the Director of Education and Culture at Chuze Fitness. She is an international presenter, a subject expert on women's fitness and pre- and post-natal training, and simply a wonderful human being.

In this episode, Farel provides some insights and practical advice for working with or training as a woman through each stage of life, from puberty, to pregnancy, to menopause. 

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Ep 14 - Farel Hruska Talks Training Women in Different Life Stages and Emotions as Superpowers (Part 1)

In this episode (part 1 of 2) we bring on a special guest, Farel Hruska. Farel and I met while we were both presenting at IDEA China in Shanghai. Presently, she is the Director of Education and Culture at Chuze Fitness, an international presenter, and a topic expert in pre- and post-natal fitness. 

 

Our conversation explores the different stages of a women's life and how training changes during each stage. It is an insightful conversation that I know you will impact your training and the way you see the female client. Enjoy!

Ep 13 - Jenn Jongsma Talks the Importance of Risky Play and Outdoor Exploration on Child Development (Part 2)

In this episode, I continue my discussion with Jenn Jongsma regarding outdoor exploration and risky play. In part two, we focus on the parents role in modeling and creating an environment for optimal child development. There are plenty of practical tips that you can use, as well as some resources for more information. Enjoy!

Ep 12 - Jenn Jongsma Talks the Importance of Risky Play and Outdoor Exploration in Child Development (Part 1)

In this weeks episode we have part one of my conversation with Jenn Jongsma... Yes, you get to hear a snapshot of the types of conversations I have with my wife in our house. Jenn brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education and we discuss the importance of risky play and outdoor exploration in child development. So, whether you work with children, have children, or you have family or friends with young children, this episode will provide you with a great foundation when beginning to think about parenting styles and how they affect mental, emotional, social, and motor development. Enjoy!

Ep 11 - Adam Jongsma Talks Stretching Your Biases

In this episode, host Adam Jongsma tackles a polarizing topic that is quite misunderstood, stretching. This episode will provide you with an understanding of the mechanisms of stretching, lay the foundation for how you prescribe different types of stretching protocols based off different outcomes and clients, and challenge your thoughts surrounding stretching before exercise. 

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Enjoy!

Ep 10 - Michael Cunico Talks What the Fitness Industry Looks Like Post-COVID and Technology in Fitness

In this episode I have my close friend Michael Cunico calling all the way from Australia. Michael is the National Fitness Manager for Fitness First Australia. In this role he develops fitness products and programming throughout Fitness First clubs both here in Australia and abroad. He has overseen the development of thousands of personal trainers through his involvement with Fitness First’s induction and development programs.

During our conversation Michael provides some much needed optimism regarding the state of the fitness industry moving forward after the global COVID-19 pandemic. Australia has seen some strong numbers since re-opening in mid-June and Mick has some thoughts as to why and how personal trainers can take benefit from the situation. Michael also discusses the influx of technology into the fitness industry and what the future might look like in the next 10 years.