The Fitness Lying Down Podcast

This week’s episode is all about calories! We might see calories on nutrition labels and menus but what does this figure really represent and are they worth keeping track of? Registered Dietitian Megan & dietetic intern Isaiah will be discussing everything you need to know about calories and calorie counts. Clients often question: How many calories do I need? Am I getting enough? Are all calor...

We all know about HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) and other forms of intense strength training workouts and their benefits. However, is there a place in the gym for a slower method of physical fitness training? Could we improve our fitness levels and even our other systems of training by including a more mindful approach to exercise? In this episode Cory explains how we at FLD are creating...

Wanna know what's better than having one guest on the podcast? Having TWO guests! We are excited to have double the fire power with Josh Henkin creator & CEO of DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training and Jessica Bento PT & Director of Education at DVRT for this special podcast episode to pull back the curtains on shoulder health and the solutions for when this joint is less than optimal. In ad...

In 2023 DVRT dropped a bomb with the Myofascial Integrated Movement program (aka MIM). It turned lots of heads and drew some criticism because it was breaking from what many understood to be functional strength training with Ultimate Sandbags, kettlebells, resistance bands, etc. But is MIM all that different from the philosophy of DVRT? In this week's episode Cory chats with the man responsibl...

All you need is another podcast reminding you that 2024 is coming up fast and are you ready? In this week's episode FLD owner, Cory Cripe, wants to share his insights from 2023 that will help you succeed in 2024 whether your goals are health, fitness, weight loss, and/or personal growth. And if nothing else you want to tune & listen and hear Cory's average guitar playing of his most fa...

What makes sports performance different than human performance? Our strength & conditioning specialist, Cory M Cripe, is about to take you through his thoughts about the positives and negatives of the strength coach's profession. You will certainly be surprised by the experience of our owner when it comes to training the various athletes in their given sport.

This week's episode is an episode you don't want to miss! Megan The Trainer RD and FLD's fabulous nutrition intern, Christie dive into nutrition 101! This discussion covers everything from nutrient basics and recommendations to guidance for blood sugar regulation, hormonal support, and overall health promotion! You’ve probably been exposed to a lot of different nutrition information -...

We are excited to bring back long-time friend of the program, Josh Henkin, and talk about some exciting things that have been going on for DVRT in the past year and what to expect in 2024! Also we take a deep dive into the necessities of strength training and making your fitness programs complete: from mobility to stability to strength & power. And not just all for the physical, but for other...

Since 2020 virtual training has taken off, but is it really worth it? Is it a viable solution for group fitness classes? What are some of the upsides & downsides of training via Zoom? In this week's episode we break down our approach to online and virtual training. Plus, Cory discusses the bomb that is known as DVRT and it's impact on our training at Fitness Lying Down and how no other...

In this week's episode, Cory is joined with Megan the Trainer RD and discusses why he might be the best person to hug. Also, on top of that, find out why fitness professionals are not allowed to have "bad" days and have you ever wondered at FLD why exercises haven't gotten any easier since the beginning of your journey with us? And for the main event, discover some easy to apply...

In the fitness world, we gear our ads and messaging towards our ideal client. We have forms and formulas to calculate who our target market is and how to appeal to the ideal client. But has the personal training client ever thought about their ideal trainer? In this week's episode Cory covers what you should be looking for in your ideal trainer - shocker, it's not him! Plus, we cover Hip H...

Guess who’s back?! Not only is this a nutrition take over with Megan, but she’s joined once again with fellow dietitian, Rebecca Cripe! We know we need nutrients to support our physical health. Did you know we need them for our mental health, too?? Our diet quality impacts our mental health, and our mental health impacts our food choices. Break the cycle! You’re going to want to take a listen if y...

We expect a lot out of our fitness and strength training sessions. We want to reach the goals we have laid out for ourselves and are even willing to hire a fitness professional to help get us there. Now the question is what happens if your personal trainer appears not to be fit? Does their training and fitness advice mean less than if it came from someone who appears to be in shape and fit? In thi...

We have gone over the various aspects of the DVRT system and the seamless implications of adding it into your functional strength training programs. But what about the tools that come to us from DVRT? What a treat to have Josh Henkin CEO of DVRT and the creator of the Ultimate Sandbag to join us this episode and explain the reasoning and engineering of these unique fitness tool solutions and how t...

This week join Megan the Trainer- RD and FLD’s current dietetic intern, Maddie, as they dish on popular diets. If you have been thinking about hopping on the keto-train or starting a new diet to help with weight loss, this episode is for you. Megan and Maddie will be pulling the curtain back on the science behind popular diets and discussing their potential benefits and drawbacks. They'll dive...

For the first time ever in podcast history you will have the privilege of all four FLD coaches on at the same time! We go through questions ranging from celebrity crush all the way to favorite comfort foods. We will also pull back the curtains of how we do things at FLD and you will hear for yourselves how our team gets along like no other team in the fitness industry! Don't miss this amazing...

This week Cory addresses a fitness phenomenon known as 'Farmboy Strong.' What is it and where did it come from? When we are building strength - will any kind of strength do? And in actuality is being so strong in all movements and in all planes of motion a good thing? Heavy hitting episode with a dash of FLD history included for your listening pleasure :)

A lot of questions can be asked about fitness standards, strength training, personal training, goup fitness classes, methodology, and more when changing your training locations. There might have been some significant improvements in your previous gym, but for whatever reason you have to move on to another location and this change can be unsettling for most. Are you going to like it, will you get a...

We are very excited to bring on one of our own Fitness Lying Down rockstar clients for this week's episode! You get to hear what it's like to be a part of our community from another perspective and discover how we have introduced Alethia to strength training through our group fitness classes and the ways this has improved her life in more ways than physically throughout the course of 8 yea...

In this week's episode Cory provides a review of the most recent Pearl Jam concert he attended and goes over his song predictions from last week. Also, he takes a deep dive into sports performance training now that his son in 8th grade football is being asked to lift weights with the team. Plus, find out what makes mobility functional and how to avoid the trap of "mobility training."

As fitness professionals should we have "favorite" clients? Should we have certain clients that we would rather coach & train than others? In this week's episode Cory goes over who his favorite clients are to train at Fitness Lying Down. And we love celebrating milestones and this week we take time to remember this important landmark in our history. Plus, what are three songs Cor...

Having an internship program is one of the best things we can do for our gym, but also for the interns that have the opportunity to experience our methods of training because, let's be honest, they're not getting this type of education in the classrooms. Also, the benefit of hearing about their immersion into our culture is very rewarding to both parties, as well. Take a listen as Cory con...

Are there tiny humans in your life? If so, you'll want to tune into this week's episode as Megan The Trainer RD and Coach Shelly take over the podcast! This episode is filled with none other than Shelly's signature laugh sprinkled throughout the conversation on how to be a healthy role model for the upcoming generation. They'll share their experiences from their different seasons o...

There are a lot of trendy words that are out on the inter-webs right now including, but not limited to: mobility training, mobility of the day, resiliency, bulletproof, and more! But what can you sort through the weeds to find what you actually need to improve your range of motion and functional mobility? In this week's episode we are excited to bring on long-time friend of the show, Josh Henk...

The subject usually comes up about what are the best exercises to do. This week Cory doesn't hold back and offers his three top DVRT exercises that you have to be doing if you aren't right now. Plus, Cory adds the one DVRT exercise that he tries to avoid and will tell you why. In case you didn't hear - Fitness Lying Down will be hosting a DVRT retreat October 14 & 15! Details and i...