Nashville Fitness Podcast

Rob Vassels Is the co owner of Crossfit West Nashville. From personal training and considerable self exploration Rob was given the opportunity to buy into CrossFit West Nashville.  In todays episode we discuss their programming that allows for literally everyone of all ages to complete. From the local competitor to the older adults and everyone in between. CFWN also does a great job of progra...

Dr. Brandon Reed is a local chiropractor that does chiropractic the right way. He has spent expansive hours going to continuing education courses to give his patients whats best. He never simply adjusts you and sends you out the door but rather he focuses heavily on teaching patients to move better and keep them out of pain. In today's episode we discuss what the heck chiropractic care even is and...

Train 615 has recently rebranded from Bellevue Fit Body boot camp so that owners Elizabeth and Gavin could best serve their community. In todays episode we talk about their rebrand and why is was important to allow them to best serve their communuty.  We talk about some of the incredible success stories that they have had including someone who has lost nearly 100lbs as well as some of the uni...

Dani D Fitness just celebrated her 3rd birthday. She continues to serve clients and local business with personal training services, move fit pop ups, and much more. She continues to remove the shame that others feel about their bodies using body positivity and teaching each of her clients to love who they are. Be sure to give her a follow on instagram at danidfitness1 or danidfitness.com

On Today's episode we have Brandi Forbes Owner of Crossfit Hermitage. Crossfit Hermitage was completely leveled by the March tornados that struct  Nashville.  Only to be completely shaken up by a pandemic coming just a few weeks after. We talk about the power of the CrossFit community and how it rallied around them to help rebuilding.  Lastly we talk about what makes Crossfit Hermit...

Zack henderson is a local expert in the use of kettlebells and powerlifting. He has worked under many great individuals including Dr. Grey Cook. In todays episode Zack and I discuss common faults in the use of the kettlebell as well as the versatility of it including uses for strength, power, mobility etc. Give Zack a follow on instagram @zackhenderson_ and bring him out to your gym as he is alway...

Justin Todd is a personal trainer and local mobility expert. He has worked with professional athletes and athletes at all levels as well as the everyday person attempting to improve their mobility and their performance. In today's episode we talk about mobility versus flexibility and some of the easiest way to improve your mobility and your strength. Justin puts out tons of free content! I encoura...

Osman Manzanares of Nashville Weightlifting Club is a 1992 Olympian and Weightlifting Hall of Famer. We talk about his trip to the olympics and how he was the first person in Honduras to go to the olympics for olympic weight lifting. We also talk about how to perfect your olympic lifting technique as well as your overall strength. 

Dr. Rodney Snow MD is a board certified in Endocrinology and Internal Medicine. He is an expert at treating. metabolic disease such as diabetes.  In todays episode we talk about why medicine is often the first line of defense. We also discuss how Crossfit has changed not only his personal fitness journey but also why it can be a tool to help fight chronic metabolic disease in our country!

Meet Dr. Ethan Kellum a sports medicine fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon has devoted much of his practice to regenerative medicine including stem cells, PRP injections, and non operative management of musculoskeletal injuries counterintuitive to his previous training which was to perform surgery on many injuries. In today's episode we discuss all things stem cells, PRP injections, and multipl...

Meet Jamie Free of Two Seven Health and Wellness and Co owner of Trivum Brentwood.  Jamie has been in the fitness industry for many years starting out coaching and running nutrition stores.  He has sense honed his craft working with athletes both professional and recreational as well as any one looking to improve their overall well being. He takes a tailored approach using in body scans...

Grab a partner and get ready for season 2 of Wodie League Wodie League has created a weekly Crossfit league  that is designed to help build community and help highlight local gyms in the area. This once per week league is designed to help challenge your fitness and help you hang out and compete against the same competitors for 4 straight weeks. The winner will be crowned at the end of the mon...

On Today's Episode we hang out with owner Robert Burnett, Coach Brock, and Coach Mikaila of F45 Cool Springs  On todays episode we cover how F45 is different than other group fitness offerings.  They provide a dynamic, upbeat environment, and provide a workout for all fitness capabilities.  F45 also runs several challenges that focus on their members as a whole. From nutrition, to w...

Meet Sophia Murphy She is a Fascial Stretch Therapist who recently opened up her own business. She has received 2 certifications in FST to help provide great treatments and great outcomes for everyone she has to opportunity to work with. In todays episode we talk about what a typical treatment looks like and how she provides a calm, laid back, and best of all pain free session to help improve your...

On Today's episode we get to talk about one of my favorite places to work out in Nashville.  Devin tells us about his long history in the fitness industry and how he has broken the mold to create a truly unique fitness offering. Devin programs some truly unique workouts to help provide his members reach their goals. Redline also recently added a LIft class in which intensity is removed and an...

On today's Episode we have Ariella Bocian from Camp Gladiator Camp Gladiator is an outdoor group fitness community that is dedicated to transforming lives. On today's episode we talk about how camp gladiator uses accountability and low barriers to entry to help everyone in the Nashville area accomplish their goals. You literally only need a mat and a pair of dumbbells to start. They are also locat...

Dr. Clark Holmes is a board certified sports medicine physician and owner of Impact Sports Medicine and Orthopedics here in Nashville.  He has a wealth of knowledge and is an expert in his field, especially as is relates to orthobiologic injections and non operative management of injuries.  In todays episode Dr. Holmes and I discuss why cortisone injections, while sometimes indicated, ca...

Meet Savanna Hill! She is an incredible human and has a passion for strength training. She tells her unique story of struggling with an eating disorder and how she overcame that with strength training.  We talk about why strength training is important and how trainers and coaches should avoid a one size fits all approach. We also talk about Hot Box Fitness Nashville which has a unique strengt...

Christian Haynes began his journey into Crossfit and Crossfit programming very early on.  His parents who owned Crossfit Rutherford he began by studying Crossfit blogs and dedicating his life to the sport.  He fully immersed himself in programming culture and program design by packing up his entire life to move to Arizona to study with Opex and James Fitzgerald.  After spending over...

Chad Ramsey has opened up the first rowing studio here in middle Tennessee. Chad talks about his unique story and how he left corporate America to explore a greater mission and vision.  We talk about the unique fitness offerings that Row house offers. Their unique classes helps work 85 % of your body in 1 single workout.  They also have unique milestones and ways of celebrating your fitn...

Jacob Westerhouse, a former college baseball player, started his supplement line from mixing supplements in his dorm room and completing extensive research to formulate a top notch safe and effective product. Today they are a household name in the Nashville fitness community where they sponsor many competitive Crossfit athletes and other athletes in the area.  We unpack his incredible story a...

Meet Michael Tran at the Recovery Lounge.  We cover all things recovery and all the great offerings that they have in the Recovery Lounge including cryotherapy, compression therapy, stretch therapy, and a delicious smoothie bar.  Shoot these guys an email at info@therecoverylounge.co or on instagram @therocoveryloungeTN and be sure to drop by for all your recovery needs!