The Fitness Lying Down Podcast

We know the famous poem by Robert Frost, but how can Cory make that a poem about Fitness Lying Down? And also, how can he this week take the popular abs of steel title and change the metal to make it better for FLD core training? This is an exciting episode this week and we can't wait for you to hear it!

This week Cory had the privilege of talking with DVRT Coach and Physical Therapist, Dan Swinscoe. In this episode they cover topics from clients with knee pain, why physical therapists with a training background are more effective in the clinic, using strength training to help golf patients, why heavier loads will benefit clients/patients, and TACOS! You will be blown away by Dan's insight and abi...

Now that we're a few weeks into 2023 we're already seeing various challenges being thrown around on social media. And one of the more popular challenges out there is the infamous PLANK CHALLENGE! Instead of criticizing this trendy core endurance exercise, we decided to dedicate some air time to offer suggestions on how to build a stronger, more resilient core for this particular exercise. You will...

With all these different exercises targeting your abs, which ones work best, are most effective, and don't wind up making your low back sore for days? The first thing to know is what makes up the core muscles and what are their responsibilities. Now knowing the difference between an ab workout and core training will help you decide the best strategy to strengthen your core muscles and live a bette...

Have you compiled your list of resolutions yet for 2023? Well, hold the phone and take a pause! You might not have to look at New Year's resolutions as a way to reach your new fitness goals. We are excited to bring on Josh Henkin of DVRT to talk about the traps of goal setting and how we in the fitness industry can help guide clients in ways that make their goals more attainable not in the short t...

As the Christmas season is approaching, we figured a great gift would be to bring on longtime friend of the show, Josh Henkin. In this week's episode - in the spirit of Christmas - we are going to take a Christmas Carol approach and talk about fitness past, present, & future. You will be amazed to hear why things have evolved the way they did and how we got to where we are today in the fitness...

There was a time and place where someone's strength was gauged by how much they could bench press. What is a good indicator of strength? In this week's podcast, Cory shares his thoughts about the bench press exercise, discusses how you are carrying, and maybe the first ever "dad joke" shared on the FLD podcast! Are you ready for this action packed episode?

When you are in the industry as long as FLD owner Cory has been, you make a lot of mistakes! However, these mistakes come to be teachable moments and this helps in the success of interacting better with clients, building better programs, and becoming more precise in coaching. Tune in and hear what 5 mistakes Cory has made with DVRT and using the Ultimate Sandbag...but how these mistakes has helped...

When you can combine the science of human movement with the art of programming, a true symphony of movement training can jump right off the paper onto the gym floor. FLD owner, Cory Cripe, is excited to share his views on making the perfect program. Also, why can't personal trainers get it right without DVRT? And is there a time to not push & motivate your clients to excellence on the training...

We all know the benefits of strength training. However is there a difference between training men and women? Are there certain considerations that should be taken into account when designing programs for females? Are there exercises that would be better for women, or are there exercises that women should avoid? These questions and more will be answered not by Cory this week! We are excited about t...

You might have noticed that we do strength training a little different at FLD. The one thing we do as a way to hack into people's strength is invite our clients to train barefoot. This invitation has been met with an overwhelming YES! Find out in this episode how Cory was introduced to barefoot training and why it's an important part of what we do in our training sessions!

It's one of our most favorite-est months of the year. It's a month where we pay special tribute to a special movement pattern. Listen as FLD owner, Cory Cripe, unpacks the intention of this movement pattern that will make it more efficient & effective for you whether you are training it or using it outside the four walls of your gym environment! Join us as we celebrate Bend Over November and s...

We know when it's coming and we know how we're going to feel about it a few days later...but to be successful in and out of the gym you cannot skip leg day! Or can you? Find out the hack we at Fitness Lying Down have discovered that prevents you from days of lower body soreness. You're welcome!

In a day and age where chronic pain has stung 20.5% of the US population, what can we do (especially in the fitness industry) to help mitigate this serious issue? Obviously, ignoring it cannot be an option and using sayings like, 'No Pain, No Gain' will not suffice. Well, this week FLD owner, Cory Cripe, has a chance to discuss with someone who knows a thing or two about pain and pain management,...

This week Cory provides you with interesting insights from looking back at 8 years of success with FLD. And you're in for a treat with some never before heard of fun facts of where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Sit back and enjoy a little Fitness Lying Down history lesson!

The Functional Movement System (FMS) rocked the fitness industry a few decades ago with their introduction to the Functional Movement Screen and the power behind its uses in a clinical & fitness setting. We at Fitness Lying Down leaned heavily on this screen and what it told us about our clients and how to adequately create a program for them and their movement needs. Fast forward to the prese...

When you have the opportunity to make a call across "The Pond" and talk with a larger than life DVRT coach like Greg Perlaki, you take it! You're going to enjoy this episode as Cory discusses many things with Greg such as his beginnings as a DJ, making his own wedding plans around a DVRT certification, and making his way into the fitness industry by selling gym memberships. DVRT is very fortunate...

This week Cory gets to sit down with Lina Midla and discuss how her views of training has changed as she has gone through various seasons of her life. They also discuss why running might be a problem for many people who are on a journey of reclaiming their health! Another can't miss episode and you will discover why the game of chess might come with a risk of bodily injury, too! Don't forget to sh...

We've had the great honor of having our dietitian, Megan Berner, join us to talk nutrition. This week we take a big turn in another direction with her as we discuss her fitness background and how training at FLD has prepared her for being strong to carry and birth a child, as well as, recover from a labor & delivery that didn't go as planned. Megan's training story isn't just about pregnant wo...

This week FLD owner, Cory Cripe, sits down and dispels common glute training myths with Josh Henkin from DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training. Also, taking the time to break down the science of human movement and how to effectively & efficiently train the glutes for a complete functional program that will leave them stronger (and looking better)! Strap on your seatbelt and get ready for this no hold...

This week Cory has the opportunity to sit down with FLD coach, Shelly Linskey, and discuss how she went from a stay-at-home mom of six to a certified personal trainer and more! We are grateful to have her on this episode and if you have never heard Shelly laugh, get ready! 

It is one of the most overlooked movement patterns when we train at the the gym, but it is the most important one we rely on as human beings. Listen as Cory directs you through some of the paths he takes at addressing this training deficiency at Fitness Lying Down and how you, too, can prevent poor movement patterns with some of these solutions in your tool belt. 

You will love the story of how Scott Schultz, owner of Impact Fitness & Nutrition, went from being a collegiate golfer at Purdue University to designing caskets to becoming a successful fitness business owner. It will surprise you why not succeeding at CrossFit in a small Iowan town catapulted his decision to jump ship from working in his established profession to begin a whole new career in a...

The stress is real. And for many even making it to the gym can add more stress to someone's life so opting out of a workout is one way to alleviate the additional stress. However, skipping a training session adds more to the anxiety and the stress of missing gym time. How can we in the fitness industry flip the script and make going to the gym an opportunity for self-care and feeling good as a res...

How strong is strong and what exactly qualifies someone to be strong? You will enjoy this week's episode as Cory breaks down how strength has evolved throughout his short life and why this line of thinking has changed the way he designs training programs for the clients at FLD and why it matters to you!