Karl Sterling Podcast

I recently had the opportunity to interview the very amazing and inspiring, Nicole Mejia - founder of Fit and Thick. In our interview, Nicole shares about her story and about her mission to empower women (and men). She has built and maintains her following by staying relatable and humble, which she portrays through her image and constant contact with her fan base. She hopes that her journey and me...

In this interview, I have the honor of speaking with Dr. Alfonso Fasano about "Fall Risks and Parkinson's Disease." This is compelling and game changing information intended to give viewers a better understanding of the relationship between falls and Parkinson's disease. Dr. Fasano is a neurologist and co-director of the surgical program at the Movement Disorders Centre of Toronto Western Hospital...

In this video, I interview Adam Wolf PT, LMT, FAFS. Whether you're a sports medicine or physical rehab professional, a corrective exercise or functional movement trainer, or just a movement enthusiast, you'll definitely want to check out this interview. We talk about material and concepts from Adam's new book release: "Real Movement: Perspective on Integrated Motion & Motor Control." In this inter...

Did you know that exercise is great for your brain? In this interview, Dr. Wendy A. Suzuki, author of "Healthy Brain, Happy Life" shares about her extensive work studying areas in the brain critical for our ability to form and retain new long-term memories. Dr. Suzuki is a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology in the Center for Neural Science at New York University. Her major research interes...

Here it is, friends – my interview with Jeramy Freeman. This is one of my favorite interviews I’ve had the honor of doing. As an IFBB professional athlete, Jeramy has been highlighted, promoted and published in every major health and fitness, and muscle magazine in the world for over ten years. With over 25 years of experience, Jeramy is an authority on health, fitness, nutrition and improving you...

For several decades world renown drummer, Dave Weckl has been touring around the world multiple times per year. In this interview, find out how Dave sticks to a healthy dietary lifestyle and exercise routine no matter where he is. Also learn Dave's approach to movement efficiency while drumming (as a human movement specialist and educator, I find this particularly fascinating). Be sure to check ou...

Hello friends! I'm excited to bring you the full version of my recent interview with NASM President, Andrew Wyant. In this interview, Andrew shares about the upcoming and highly anticipated Optima conference! I'll definitely be there and can hardly wait! Andrew also talks about the upcoming release of the new CPT learning system. It's all very exciting and I hope you enjoy!

The new NASM-Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) programs take the core of personal training and present it in a newly sequenced way that helps you successfully learn and apply the foundations of what it takes to be a personal trainer. Developed by leading personal training experts to reflect today’s training needs and practices, while applying NASM’s exclusive Optimum Performance Training (OPT™...

In this interview, we talk with vegan athlete and ultra runner, Laura Kline. For many years, she has maintained a demanding race schedule and is continually recording very impressive race results. Races include half and full marathons, ultra running, trail running/races, duathlons, and triathlons. Watch, learn, and get inspired as Laura talks with us about her dietary lifestyle, training schedule,...

In this interview, I talk with Dr. Rick Daigle. Rick is a doctor of physical therapy, founder of Medical Minds in Motion, and on the cutting edge of human movement! Watch and learn from Rick as we discuss Mobility vs. Stability, T-Spine Mobility, CrossFit, IASTM, and more. Listen, learn, and ENJOY!

Bodies are pretty complex, and there’s room in health and fitness industry for a variety of creative solutions to movement problems. In this interview, Kevin Moore of international movement education company Reembody shares the details of his particular diagnostic method, which relies on qualitative measurements of physical forces as they move through the body. This novel methodology has been used...

In this interview, we talk with Dr. Brent Brookbush, founder and president of the Brookbush Institute of Human Movement Science. As a doctor of physical therapy and master instructor for the National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM), Brent is a leading expert in the area of human movement and offers critical information on how, why, and when we should assess our clients/patients. Listen, learn and...

In this interview, I talk with Podiatrist & Human Movement Specialist, Dr. Emily Splichal about "Fascial Tensioning." Amazing information, folks! Dr. Emily is also the founder of the Evidence Based Fitness Academy (EBFA). Be sure to visit www.ebfafitness.com to learn more and find a workshop near you!

I had the honor of interviewing Mike Fitch, creator of Animal Flow and President of Global Bodyweight Training. Mike has taken bodyweight training and human movement to new heights and new levels. Learn about the history of Animal Flow and what led to its formation, development, and growth. Learn about the philosophy behind Animal Flow and how this training can improve your strength, mobility, and...

In this interview, I sit down with the amazing, Chris Flo and talk about "The Emotional Side of Movement." Chris is the owner of Flo Fitness and a Master Instructor for Animal Flow. After meeting Chris, I experienced a paradigm shift in how I look at the benefits of movement. including how it helps us to manage emotions and improve our cognitive functioning. Watch/listen and learn from Chris! http...

In this video, we talk about “Pain Free Movement” with Anthony Carey M.A., CSCS, ACE-AHFP. Anthony is the owner of Function First in San Diego, creator of the Pain Free Movement Specialist, and inventor of the Core-Tex.™ With all the medical advancements going on, why is it that so many people are still in pain? What role does the brain play when you feel pain? Learn from Anthony as he discusses t...

In this interview we talk with NASM Master Instructor and Director of Professional Services, Mike Fantigrassi, MS, CPT, CES, PES, CSCS, PN-Level 1. Learn from Mike as he talks about “Integrating Behavior into Nutrition.” Are major dietary stumbling blocks holding you back from you goals? Are you eating healthy most of the time, but looking to tweak your diet? Learn simple strategies to help you ge...

In this interview, we talk with the always inspiring and amazing, Angel Aulet. For any number of reasons, many people experience the feeling of "hopelessness" when it comes to getting fit, losing weight, and turning their lives around with their overall level of health. In light of very serious health problems, doctors told Angel he would never exercise again (more than once), leaving him hopeless...

In this interview we discuss "Understanding Behavioral Orientations Towards Exercise" with NASM Master Instructor Marty Miller DHSc, ATC, CPT, CES, MMACS. Marty shares very compelling information about various personality types (autonomous, control, impersonal) in relation to exercise and also discusses the following questions: What drives some people to exercise and not others? Why does the obesi...

I'm very honored and excited to bring you this interview with Stacey Lei Krauss, creator of The willpower Method®. Learn from Stacey as she discusses how repetition produces results! In addition, Stacey tells us about her philosophy and approach in developing and instructing her highly successful classes, including willPower & grace® - a full-body, barefoot conditioning program that athletes need,...

In this interview I talk with NASM Master Instructor, Ken Miller about “Corrective Exercise for Performance.” As Ken states in his awesome workshops, “If you have a body - you’re an athlete.” Life happens in three dimensions. We need mobility and the ability we need to “move” efficiently in three planes of motion (sagittal, frontal, and transverse). To achieve this goal, we must get there safely....

In this video, my good friend (and my own personal dentist), Dr. Evan Scott Gross shares very compelling information regarding the importance of good oral health as it relates to pregnancy. Watch/listen and learn about important information, including: * the importance of oral health during pregnancy and making oral hygiene a high priority * during pregnancy, the body is on high alert for anything...

In this interview, we talk with my friend and client, SU professor Jerry Evensky. Jerry has always inspired me greatly and in this podcast, he shares about how he's "Pushing Back Against Parkinson's Disease" through his positive attitude, forward thinking, and exercise program.

In this video, Mrs. New York America 2015, Jessica Lahr shares her very inspirational and motivating story about her journey to health. She also shares about how she got into modeling, and about her journey to competing in and winning the Mrs. New York America pageant. Learn about her 70 pound weight loss and how she did it. While dietary lifestyle changes and exercise played a big part in her suc...

It was a great honor to talk with NASM President, Andrew Wyant. Learn from Andrew as he discusses very important topics including trends in health, behavioral trends towards health, NASM's acquisition of AFAA and what personal trainers (the front line of defense in the health industry) are doing to change the face of health in our country. He has a sincere and genuine passion to positively affect/...