Hardbat Athletics: Inside and Out

We talk about how hockey and life experiences before CrossFit gave Ethan a competitive advantage in starting out in CrossFit, and we dive into the nuances of gym ownership and what is next for Ethan's competitive career.

You've probably heard about the many dangers of brain injuries in sports.  In today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Katie Hunzinger who is a post-doctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania-Perelman School of Medicine as well as a coach here at Hardbat Athletics.  We discussed the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of concussions—including what the research says, where it's...

There are endless well-intentioned tips out there when it comes to fitness and healthy living. While some of this advice is helpful, a lot of it is outdated or just downright wrong. This can make it difficult to sift through everything and figure out what will work best for you and your goals. Tune in to this episode to find out more! www.hardbat.athletics.com

Managing a business, living a healthy lifestyle, and enjoying fatherhood all at the same time can be tough. So how did Ryan German do it? Ryan owns Caffe Gelato in Newark, Delaware and in this episode, he sat down with us and discussed how he manages to balance running his business, fatherhood, and staying fit! www.hardbatathletics.com 

This week, we are joined by Kayden Browne on the show. Kayden was a 17-year-old catcher, who came to us so he can be the best athlete possible through training with proper progressions.  Then tragedy struck when Kayden developed a condition known as a brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM), which is a tangle of blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain. In this episode host Derek Ba...

In this episode, I speak with Josh Pellegrini. Josh is our photographer and videographer here at Hardbat Athletics, and it has been amazing to see him transition out of his career in nursing and into a full-blown media creative business. As you will hear, Josh prioritizes traveling and personal growth, and we dig into how he has created an intentional and fulfilling life.

In this episode our general manager here at Hardbat Athletics interviews the owner and host of the podcast, Derek Batman. Derek dives into the details of what it took to start the gym when he was 22, where his love for sports and athletics came from, and some pretty funny "back in the day" stories show their face.

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