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In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Dakota Strohl, PT, DPT - for TWO episodes. On Motivation Monday, Dr. Strohl will be sharing his experiences through graduate school. Not only did Dr. Strohl GRIND in the classroom and in his fitness, but he also pushed himself to read and learn outside the required curriculum as well. This evidently paid off, as he scored perf...

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Dakota Strohl, PT, DPT - for TWO episodes. On Motivation Monday, Dr. Strohl will be sharing his experiences through graduate school. Not only did Dr. Strohl GRIND in the classroom and in his fitness, but he also pushed himself to read and learn outside the required curriculum as well. This evidently paid off, as he scored perf...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Bridgett Finn, ACSM-CPT, to discuss the future of women's sports! Haven't heard of Bridgett? Well, you're about to. Bridgett is a former soccer student-athlete from Lebanon Valley College, Vice-Chair of the Division III National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), President of the Middle Atlantic Conferences Student-Athlete Advisor...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses the "Dangerous Freedom vs Peaceful Slavery" debate.  To put it lightly, we are and have been living in crazy times. What life lessons can we take away from this past ~year? Are we running our day and controlling our life and destiny, or is it being controlled by someone else? What effect does this have on us? What should we do about it?  All...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Erik Caplan, BSc, CSCS, SPT (AGAIN! Y’all liked him so much so he’s back!) - to discuss "old school iron", the evolution of the fitness industry, throwback workouts, looks into their own past training strategies as well as the past training of legends such as Arnold, and more! 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses his tricks he uses to prevent mental burn out. Use these hacks to upgrade yourself mentally and push to higher ground! If you like this podcast, please be sure to like & subscribe, and share with a friend! Be sure to follow us on social media as well, @brawnbody.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses the roles of testosterone and estrogen in the body and how exercise can be used to alter their levels. We review specifics such as sets, reps, rest periods, nutritional influence, cardio, and more! This episode is brought to you by CTM Band recovery products. CTM Therapy was founded Dr. Kyle Bowling with the goal of combining compression, te...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan provides 2 research-based tips to achieve your goals in 2021! With these two tips, you increase your effectiveness at achieving goals to almost 100%! Studies referenced: "Combining motivational and volitional interventions to promote exercise participation: Protection motivation theory and implementation intentions" & "Study focuses on strategies...

In this episode of the brawn body podcast, Dan reviews the mistakes since starting his health and fitness journey. Learn from Dan's mistakes, so you do not waste time making the same ones! If you'd like to learn from Dan directly, consider booking a virtual consultation, online personal training session, or purchasing a custom workout plan! Be sure to like/subscribe to the podcast and follow us on...

In this episode, Dan discusses how you can build the right mindset to ensure success in 2021. Providing a variety of quotes, examples, and references, this episode will force you to consider how you're currently living your life and what you need to change in order to succeed. This episode ends with a call to action - because there is NO time to waste. Get up, get after it, make it happen! Be sure...

In the LAST episode of 2020, Dan is joined by Megan McEvoy to discuss her journey of fitness and competitive ice skating. Megan was diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition, laryngeal papilomatosis, at a young age. This condition causes the growth of small papillomas in the airways and requires regular surgical removal. It currently has no cure. Megan is one of the highest functioning people wi...

In the FINAL motivation Monday episode of 2020, Dan discusses how the podcast was started and why you should not live in fear. Go for it (full sends only) and learn as you go. The timing to pursue your goals is never perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Get up. Get after it. Make it happen. Thank you for listening and supporting the Brawn Body Podcast - be sure to like/subscribe and...

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses the dangers of the artificial sweetener Sucralose and its detrimental impact on insulin sensitivity. Dan also discusses HIIT shock micro cycles and the benefits and various applications of these to training! Be sure to follow @brawnbody on Instagram to stay up to date with our latest news!

In this Motivation Monday episode of the Brawn Body podcast, Dan provides tips for being motivated to workout and better yourself during the holiday season, while also calling out those who do not practice what they preach. Be sure to like/subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media!

In this episode, Dan reviews new literature linking COVID with inflammation and autoimmunity, biohacks to exponentially increase growth hormone, why growth hormone supplementation is not good for everyone, the link between estrogen, the menstrual cycle, and ACL tears in females, and more! Be sure to like/subscribe to the show and follow @brawnbody on social media

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Motivation Monday Series, Dan discusses the topic of breaks, and how you cannot live with a mentality for breaks. Remember, the world doesn’t owe you anything! Be sure to like/subscribe and follow on social media, @brawnbody

In this episode, Dan breaks down 4 different scientific articles and points out key factors to look and know. The importance of being able to understand research articles continues to grow more important daily - there’s so much information! Be sure to like/subscribe and share with a friend, and follow @brawnbody

In this episode, Dan reminds college students specifically that they are doing amazing things and they WILL make it through their final exams and do amazing things. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. YOU’VE GOT THIS! Proud of y’all, and thank you as always for listening and supporting @brawnbody

In this fan question-submitted episode, Dan tackles the concepts of intermittent fasting and core isolation exercises. Should you be doing intermittent fasting? What benefits does IF offer? Does fasting make sense? Should you be training your core with specific isolation based exercises? All this and more in this episode of the Brawn Body podcast! Please be sure to like/subscribe, follow us on soc...

In this episode, Dan combines motivation with the importance of the holiday season. Last Wednesday’s episode was supposed to air about the holidays, but we had server issues, so we integrated it with today’s message! Please be sure to follow @brawnbody on social and subscribe/share our podcast with a friend! Thankful for all of you and your support 🙏

In this episode of motivation Monday, Dan put a complication of motivational bits from the gym and between sets together to get you fired up to crush your week! If you like this episode, please be sure to like/subscribe and share with a friend! Find us on Instagram @brawnbody!

In this episode, Dan provides an objective/neutral view on the topics of lockdowns, closures, and other events currently occurring in the country. Although slightly repetitive, the BIG takeaway is that YOU should think freely and formulate your own opinions. Countless local, state, and federal officials across parties have instructed people how to live their lives while endorsing those who break t...

In this episode, Dan discusses how we as humans are limitless, only limited by our subconscious beliefs we have for ourselves. Dan also discuses the idea that WE are in control of our days and our actions. Many people are not willing to accept this fact, but the sooner you start owning your day, the sooner you will be able to taste the freedoms that come from an enriching life. Thank you as always...

In this episode, Dan brings up various topics relating to the future of health in America, and brings up various points that Mr. Joe Biden has made public about his campaign and their stance. We have done are best to remain neutral and unbiased during this episode, and ask that you reach out to us @brawnbody to discuss points that you felt were too biased to the left or to the right. As you are aw...

In this episode, Dan is joined by Dr. Jonathan Harned (who was also featured in episode 3!) to discuss the topic of being a person of your word. In modern society, it seems that nearly everyone has forgotten the importance of following through on their word. People no longer mean or do what they say. So strap in, because this 14 minute truth bomb is just what you needed to start your week. To thos...