The Fitness Lying Down Podcast

In this episode, we dive into a conversation about body positivity and how the fitness industry has often missed the mark in supporting this crucial movement. Joined by Josh Henkin, creator of DVRT, we explore why gyms need to be more than just a place to “get fit.” It’s time for fitness spaces to become havens of acceptance, belonging, and encouragement—where people of all shapes, sizes, and abil...

I have one question for you: What's for dinner? If you’re like many of the clients I work with, just hearing that question makes you feel like the melting face emoji! But don’t worry—this episode is here to scoop you back up and put you back together. Join us as we chat with Megan, our expert registered dietitian, who will dive into why meal planning can be a game-changer for your health, stre...

Working in the field for four decades - hall of fame strength & conditioning coach, Al Vermeil, returns to the FLD podcast and shares more of his wisdom in the weight room, and in other aspects of sport and life. Tune in this week to hear about how strength was measured when Al was in high school and why he prefers experience over education.

How many out there reach for bodybuilding exercises to build up the body? Makes sense, right?!?! We also like to think that functional training is more aimed towards improving mobility & stability and should be kept in the warm-ups & cool downs of the program. However, what if you were told that functional training can help build muscle along with all the other benefits of mobility & s...

There is always that time in a workout where a decision needs to be made: Are we at that point where I need to move to the next level of an exercise? This exciting moment in your fitness journey comes with other questions, as well. For instance, should there be a change to the load in order to satisfy the more challenging level? What if you weren't as ready for that level as you thought you sh...

Maybe it's misplaced optimism, but based on what we are seeing & hearing from younger fitness professionals, as well as, seasoned fitness professionals at the most recent Perform Better 3-Day Functional Training Summit in Chicago, IL it feels that there is a movement happening in the fitness industry not to destroy our personal training clients, but to hear them and see them and honor thei...

In this episode you will discover the "whys" of what brought Allen to FLD over a year ago to help improve his health & well-being (even though he had been following us for years prior). He & Cory go in depth of his experiences in the gym and how his group training sessions are helping to make big improvements in his movement strength on and off the training floor all while making...

This week join Megan the Trainer RD in a very special nutrition take over episode! Our special guest is BethAnn Reas who is a Licensed Clinical Therapist at Driftless Recovery Services here in La Crosse, WI! She's been in her position for 3 years and has training in Trauma Therapy, Women's Health, and Substance Use Disorders. She has experience working with teens, families, and adults. Bet...

With so many gyms out there that seem to provide the same "fitness as usual" training - how can one stand out? Well, FLD owner, Cory Cripe, struck gold when we stumbled upon this thing called DVRT over 10 years ago and that forever changed his path of direction in regards to how he looked at exercises, coaching, program design, and running a fitness business! Tune in this week to hear ho...

This week the owner of Fitness Lying Down who never took a business class and "cheated" his way through Econ 101 is going to tell you how to own a successful gym and what it takes. Okay, not really...but Cory is ready to share what is the secret sauce to the growth & success of FLD these past 10 years and spoiler alert: it has absolutely nothing to do with him! We're hoping that...

The episode you’ve been waiting for! This week’s nutrition take over with Megan The Trainer RD is all about weight management. The magic recipe for weight management is eat less, move more, skip breakfast, be in a calorie deficit, avoid carbs, and run until your legs fall off - or so you’ve been told! What’s the truth to these things? How do you successfully lose weight and keep it off? Can you wo...

With low back pain being the number one cause for disability worldwide and in no way slowing down, is there a place for fitness & exercise to help? This week we have the great privilege to hear from both Josh Henkin and Jessica Bento about ways fitness professionals can better understand and realize exactly what they're working with when a client struggling with chronic low back pain walks...

Many of us begin our fitness journey as enthusiasts and that path leads us to consider exercising as a hobby and/or a lifestyle change. However, how many of us (even the professionals) consider fitness as a calling - more than just some job to do until you find something else that will support you, but an actual career that you dedicate and sacrifice for to improve yourself and those you are respo...

So what happens when you have such an amazing training system that supports clients' fitness goals when they're working with chronic pain, depression, anxiety, etc and you then have fitness clients that want to push the proverbial envelope and go beast mode in your gym? Do you have enough tools in your fitness toolbox to effectively train all intelligently? In this episode, Cory shares the...

Here is the one million dollar question: are fitness professionals actually trying to help their clients, or are they trying to help themselves? With the large influence of social media, it can be easy to be tempted to offer fitness & exercise advice for audience engagement and social media net worth, rather than being concerned about those heeding that advice. There is quite the responsibilit...

We have come a long way in the fitness industry as professionals, however we still fall short of the mark and can do so much better to support and nurture our leaders in the fitness world, as well as, the clients whom we serve. This week Cory spills some fitness tea on the effects from the scars of the past that continue to hinder our present, but can still be corrected to allow for a bright fitne...

In this nutrition take over episode, join Megan the Trainer, RD as she talks about  topics that impact essentially half of earth’s population - menopause and hormones. The things discussed here you won’t find in school health classes. In all honesty, you probably won’t find this information unless you do extensive digging and researching because it isn’t talked about! In this episode, we go there!...

Functional strength training is something we really drive home when we are discussing everyday "real" people and their fitness. However, can this type of training benefit competitive athletes participating in their given sports? Listen to 2017 NSPA Coach of the Year, Matt Durant, talk about how he incorporates DVRT and the Myofascial Integrated Movement system into his athlete's prog...

In this day & age with all the various platforms, we sure do have a lot to say in the fitness industry, but are we actually getting our message across to our audience in a way they are receiving it? Are the fitness professionals you've hired actually listening to what you are saying and building your program based on the goals discussed and agreed upon? This week we are excited to have Kel...

In today's fast-paced world, prioritizing our physical well-being is more important than ever. Exercise not only helps us stay fit and healthy but also contributes to our overall happiness and quality of life. Gyms offer a variety of options to cater to different fitness needs, from personal training for individualized guidance to group fitness classes for a sense of community and motivation....

It's pretty easy to believe when knee pain arrives that there has to be something wrong with the muscles surrounding the joint. What you will discover from our two amazing guests, Josh Henkin - CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training and his wife, Jessica Bento - physical therapist, is how there can be a lot more to look at than just the specific area of concern! When fitness professionals and c...

Before you start pointing out the spelling error in the title, you have to listen to this podcast episode with Cory sitting down and talking fitness, massage therapy, and all things DVRT with owner of Quinntessential Fitness, Mimi Quinn! Mimi has a great story to share about how fitness motivated her from moving out of a corporate job that she enjoyed to being an owner of a very successful gym tha...

If you ask enough questions, the reason people currently spend time with resistance training and exercising is for longevity. Sure, we enjoy the short-term benefits of fitness, but we are looking for a long-term return on that investment. This week you get to hear Cory explain how we certainly offer short-term benefits with DVRT and MIM that also allow for our clients to play the long game of fitn...

If you have been listening to us for anytime now, you won't be surprised to hear how everything is connected. However, what actually connects everything in our body and how? Connective tissue isn't just ligaments & tendons like we once thought. Can you imagine that your organs are actually connected to your muscular system and if you're having a problem with your GI this could impa...

This may seem like a stretch, but could there be a parallel of how FLD owner Cory Cripe's guitar lessons could teach him a thing (or two) about someone seeking a personal trainer and joining a gym? Find out how this different point of view has helped change how he looks at new leads and trial memberships. Also is it possible that what you wear on the training floor can scandalize your clients?...