Clinically Pressed Podcast

People talk about how working out has changed their life but not a lot of people can talk about how it saved their life. We had the great fortune of sitting down with Cogen Nelson at this past summers CrossFit Games and it was an interview we will never forget. Cogen is a retired USMC that has gone unbelievable trials and tribulations to come out as strong as he is. We were honored to hear Cogen’s...

Michael Borst is the definition of going the distance. Michael as an extremely talented up and coming physical therapy/athletic trainer as well as an ultra-distance runner. Whatever Michael does he excels at and we cover all of this topics in this episode. We discuss how Michael transitioned into ultra-distance running and races and why they seem to call to him. We also get into how Michael keeps...

This is the first installment of a Clinically Paragon Discussion with our partners at Paragon Nutrition and Fitness. In these discussions we will be taking major topics in the health, nutrition, performance and supplement industry and breaking down what it all means and passing as much information on to you as we can. In this episode we talk about Vitamin D and everything that it can do to help yo...

Sean has covered the full spectrum when it comes to athletic performance and health.  Sean was a very high level hockey player that also dabbled in strongman competition.  From there he attended chiropractic school where he learned and trained under some of the smartest people in the field.  He uses that combination of experience and skills to help his patients/clients today with the highest level...

This is actually an episode we filmed on our way down to the CrossFit Games and it was a top we are all very interested in.  Mental health in athletes is growing to be a huge topic in the world of athlete health and sports performance.  Many highly competitive programs are moving to the forefront of mental health and mental performance. We discuss a lot of the things we have been hearing that are...

Dieting is hard and there are so many options to choose from it can be absolutely dizzying. Here we talk about that confusion and also some of the basic recommendations we have to get started and not have it be a rat race to the fastest way to lose weight. Also a big announcement in joining forces with Paragon Nutrition. Use this link: http://paragonfn.com?aff=8 and promo code "cp15" at check out...

This is our first episode from our trip to the CrossFit Games in Madison and it was a great one.  Kelly Wild is a member of Team Timberwolf and also a paragon Fitness sponsored athlete.  Kelly has competed at the highest level in both Division 1 hockey and now in the team competition within CrossFit.  She's doing all that while getting through physical therapy school.  Oh and she manages all of th...

Jake and Nikki cover it all when it comes to strength & conditioning and they cover it from all sides.  Their focus is on training a lot of populations and adapting what they do to who they are working with.  They don't just focus on the physical.  They take into account the mental, emotional and social aspects of their athletes and making them improve everywhere in their life. ​ They also take pe...

We had the opportunity to head down to Madison, WI to check out the CrossFit Games and also get some fantastic interviews with incredible people (coming soon).  In this short episode Kyle and Joel sit down and recap what we got out of the trip and some of the things we observed and lessons learned. ​ It was such an incredible thing to witness the dedication everyone has to the lifestyle and to the...

Kat Soper does a little bit of everything when it comes mindfulness and wellness.  Kat is a yoga instructor but adds so much more to what she does than just yoga.  Kat started Palm + Pine (Free Spirit.  Midwest Roots) and not only offers yoga but they put on full retreats for people to get away, unplug and generally spend some time with their mind. ​ Kat talks about everything that goes into Pam +...

There as been a lot in the news today about all the different things with the Netflix documentary 'What the Health' and the AMA posting on coconut oil. We don't have a lot of strong opinions either way but we think that is what makes it unique and also applicable to life. Check out Joel's thoughts in this CP Short.

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault? In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role.

Fitness Lying Down takes a very unique approach to improving your overall fitness and they make it fun at the same time.  The focus of FLD is movement first.  Gone are a lot of the traditional movements with barbells and dumbbells (you won't find them in their facility) and those are replaced with bands, kettle bells and most importantly, the ultimate sand bag. ​ Anthony and Cory have spent a lot...

In this CP Short we talk about watching out for fads and quick fixes and some ideas to make sure you are looking for the long term and maximizing results while minimizing frustration. Joel talks out of personal experience and gives three main ideas to try and help.

Coach Malecek has run the entire spectrum when it comes to the wrestling life.  Coming out of Osage, IA Coach Malecek wrestled some of the highest level of high school wrestling in the country.  From there he went on the wrestle at Northern Iowa against some of the best in the country in the NCAA. ​ Coach Malecek has been coaching for many years since and the success has continued.  And on top of...

Harrison is always on the cutting edge of the fitness industry and is one of the top personal trainers in the La Crosse area.  He takes an innovative and uncommon approach when working with clients that isn't just about getting a hard workout in.  There is a much larger focus on the entire health and wellness of the client. ​ We got to sit down with Harrison and talked about everything mobility, h...

In this CP Short we have another 'What We Are Reading'. This one features The Marshmallow Test. Great book and very interesting ideas drawn out of it on how much we act as a child translates later into life. Something as simple as seeing if we can delay gratification at a young age predicts a lot of things down the line. Very interesting read and worth checking out.

Tom is a Nike running athlete who has competed on the highest levels of track and field, including world championships in China and the 2016 Olympics in Rio.  Before all of that Tom was a student-athletes at Oklahoma State University where he was able to take his training to the next level and set him on the course he is on. ​ In this episode we talk all about his story coming up as a runner and h...

Continuing education is a huge pillar that the CP PodSquad believes in deeply and Alex Earl is someone who provides just that and he is good at it.  Alex is the owner and operator of Midwest Rehabilitation Institute which provides continuing education courses for chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers and anyone else trying to improve their skills. ​ In this episode we sit down with...

Unity Fitness is a La Crosse, WI based gym but their ideas and processes can extend to everyone.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with founder and head coach Jordan Rudolph to talk not only about Unity Fitness and the success they have had building a wholistic program of their members but the world of health and fitness as a whole. ​ Jordan is constantly on the go and striving to improve not o...

Ever put a bag of ice on a bump, bruise or injury? Have you ever really ever thought about why you put ice on it?  Could you actually be doing more harm than good and has research backed the use of ice up? ​ Gary Reinl is on a mission to show us all why icing is an illusion and something that has been done for far too long and really for no good or evidence backed reason at all.  We challenge you...

It's been a very hot button issue in the professional leagues lately especially the NBA on giving players nights off for 'rest'. There is no injury listed just rest and it has become a very divided conversation with strong opinions on both sides of the argument. Here AJ and Joel talk about why recovery can be important for optimal performance and try and address a side of the argument that isn't f...

This is a new installment we are trying for CP Shorts: What We Are Reading (WWAR). We will give a brief update on books we think are worth checking out and why we think they are so useful. This week features 'The Checklist Manifesto' by Atul Gawande. You wouldn't think you need a checklist for many things but you might be mistaken and this book gives you ideas as to why. Worth the read. LINK: http...

We come back to you in this episode from our trip to Lawrence, KS for the NCAA West Regional Championships.  Joel got to catch up with Kyle Rogers and AJ and Kyle got to listen to him for the first time.  Kyle is a massage therapist but his story on how he got there is definitely unique and just shows how we can take the strangest ways to get to where we are. ​ We talk all things massage.  From te...

New Years resolutions are some of the best part of the turn over of the year.  You get a chance to start fresh, set new goals and get on the right track.  But do you have to wait for a random day to have it be the new chance to be the new you?  What happens when you get moving down the months and those new year resolutions start fading away and no longer seem like they are attainable?   ​ These ar...