The Rhody Strength Podcast

Great time at the National Strength and Conditioning Association's Rhode Island State Clinic where we were able to get a brief moment with many of the presenters! We got to sit down and quickly chat with: - Anthony Paiva (Strength Coach at Brown university) - Trent Bassingthwaite (Hawkins Dynamics) - David Ornstein (Physical Therapist and PHD Candidate at URI) - Meghan Collins (Strength Coach...

Had a great time talking with Josh Gibson- an expert in his field and an absolute savant in all things olympic weightlifting. We do a deep dive into some programming, technique and general questions regarding the sport of olympic weightlifting with co-host Jarred Smith of Rhode Island Performance barbell club. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Josh: @josh_philwl https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/ Fo...

GREAT episode with the weightlifting/ powerlifting coaching legend himself....Max Aita. Co-hosted with Rhode Island Performance Weightlifting coach...Jarred Smith. Hope you guys enjoy! Follow Max: https://www.instagram.com/max_aita/?hl=en Follow Weightlifting AI: https://www.instagram.com/weightlifting.ai/ Follow Max's Gym: https://www.instagram.com/team_aita/ Follow the Coach's Logic Podc...

Great time hanging out with and chatting with Ray & Jen, co-owners of CrossFit 401. We chat about the 10-year history that led to the creation of the gym. We chat about the origins of CrossFit in general in Rhode Island. We chat about the foundational concepts of how Crossfit helps people improve their fitness. We chat about the Move to Heal program that they help run at the gym, which helps p...

Dave is a repeat guest! Way back to episode #5. He is a swim coach at Hockomock YMCA with the Hay Lightning (A team he also swam for when he was a youth). He swam competitively at Old Dominion University. He also coaches CrossFit and has a highly specialized knowledge in strength and conditioning. In this episode we talk about all things swimming, even down to specific drills. Dave personally help...

Had a great time with Steve before the podcast working out with "The Delta Force" at CF Peacedale. The Delta Force is a group of local youths committed to waking up EARLY and getting their workout in with their coaches Steve & Tom leading the way. They have made an impact in the community in more ways than one...including being a motivational force for others! Steve also has a backgr...

#85 Bern Prince: 2024 Invictus Boston Invitational Pre-Show We had a great time chatting with Bern in anticipation of this years competition. Tune in! Either live or in person. Details below: Event Details: Event: Invictus Boston Invitational Date: June 22nd 7am-7pm  Divisions: Elite, RX, Masters Place: Crossfit One Nation, Needham MA Link to Watch Live Stream:  https://www.youtube.com/live/MNZDXA...

Had a great time with ZEOLI (Christine Middleton), over at Ocean State CrossFit. We set up shop with the mobile podcast studio in their new RI Body Restoration area, fully equipped with a frigid cold ice bath & a piping hot traditional sauna. We talk about CrossFit, Ocean State Gym, Competitions, and more. 3xCFGames (Now 4! with team Surge) 🥉USAW Snatch — 92 kilograms (202.8 pounds)- (Gym: 22...

Had a great podcast with Mariah (after she crushed me with a spicy metcon and some GHD sit ups 😂🥲) over at the CF Southie podcast studio. In this episode we dive deep into all things CrossFit & PT. We get into the discussion about breath work, injury rates in the sport of CrossFit, and providing a higher quality standard of care via the cash based (out-of -network) PT model. I’ve since been...

#82: Maria Andresino of Mind 2 Body Fitness I had a great time with Maria over at Mind 2 body Fitness talking about all things Fitness, Training & Pilates. We do a deep dive into the origins of pilates, some fascinating stories about founder Joe Pilates as well as what makes Mind 2 Body Fitness a special and unique facility.  This was a fun and entertaining podcast… AND I got a great workout i...

Awesome episode with Dave. We talk all things programming, periodization, coaching, strength and conditioning across different sports and well as about his new E-book on “Imposter Syndrome”. This is a great podcast with a really good take home message that applies not only to coaches/ trainers, but across all trades & fields. Hope you enjoy. Imposter Coach: * https://www.impostercoach.com/ * I...

#80: Colby King of Triad Performance & Nutrition (Part 2) Another great episode with Colby! The first one was so good, of course we had to run it back for round 2. This one is also packed full of tactical nutrition content that you can immediately take and use. Hope you guys enjoy! Colby: * Registered Dietician * Chef * Certified Personal Trainer Business: * Owner of Triad Performance & Nu...

Great Epsiode with Colby! So great.. we had to run it back for round 2 (Stick around next week for that). We talk all things nutrition- from myths to habits to biggest hurdles that people have. This was a fun one. Hope you guys enjoy!

* Had a great time chatting with John on all things Fitness, Strength Training for Martial Arts, Strength Training, Programming, & Competition.  * This was an action packed episode.  Hope you guys enjoy! Guest:    Follow John on Instagram: @roninstrength   https://www.instagram.com/roninstrength/?hl=en   Check out John’s Newsletter: https://instagram.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=614cd69b94...

Had a great time chatting with Dr. Michael Edward’s on all things Golf, Physical therapy, Insurance and the benefits of being an out-of-network (cash-based) provider. This was a really fun episode to record.  I hope you enjoy! Guest:  - Follow Michael on Instagram: @shoregolfperformance https://www.instagram.com/shoregolfperformance/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D   - Website: https://www.shoregolfperforma...

Fight For the Fittest #76: Fight For The Fittest: Sam & Kelly Krivit Had a great time chatting with Sam & Kelly about their CF Competition: Fight for the Fittest.  They have a very cool & unique backstory and they run an outstanding competition.  The details:  “This is the premier off season event in the northeast for teams of 4 (MMFF) Sept 28-29 (2 day event) Brentwood NY (Suffolk cre...

It's CF Open Season! This was a fun one. We break down the workouts from 2023, and make some predictions on 2024. Matt Early @mattearly37 - Predicts 15.5 will be a repeat Matt Sweeney @mattsweeney.dpt - Predicts 19.1 will be a repeat Tim @timferraro1 - Predicts Pat Vellner will win - Predicts Justin Medeiros wil come in 3-4th - Predicts Brent Fikowski will come in 9th Follow Strength and Sport...

Had a great time getting Santo back on the mic over at our RISE strength podcast studio. We caught up on training, college, & nutrition. This was a really fun episode & I hope you guys enjoy. Resume: 6x National Champ All American Title- Weightlifting 4x Team USA Weightlifter Jr Pan AMs Medalist 96 kg weight class East Coast Gold WL Team Was just accepted into the masters program at Boston...

Had a great time hangin out & talking with Kate at the BullfrogFit Podcast Studio. We talk all things nutrition: from the psychology of it... to the actual daily habits needed for success. Hope you enjoy! Guest:  Follow Kate/ WellFed Nutrition at :https://www.instagram.com/thewellfed.project/ @thewellfed.project Host: Follow Matt: https://www.instagram.com/mattsweeney.dpt/ @mattsweeney.dpt Fol...

Great episode with Paul in person, over at the BullfrogFit Studio in Portsmouth Rhode Island. We discuss his goal to RUN ACROSS AMERICA- 3,000 miles starting March 1st, starting in LA, going to NYC. (The transcontinental run). The goal is 40 days- running an average of 75 miles per day. Paul is active duty Navy- currently stationed in Newport RI. This attempt is part of a greater mission to bring...

Had a great time chatting with Adriana Ferns regarding her most recent book: Fitness to Freedom. Her personal story on how she went from being out of shape & incarcerated, to a successful personal trainer & member of society. This is an incredible story of overcoming obstacles, but also a great self-help book for women who are currently incarcerated.  Adriana also co-runs a successful yoga...

Had a great time chatting with Kevin Davis, owner of Anchor Fitness Gym in Middletown RI Before the podcast Kevin brought me through a super fun workout, and was able to coach me through pulling a personal best- 500 lb elevated trap bar deadlift. In this episode we dive into all things fitness, nutrition, and recovery. I had a blast with this one. Hope you guys enjoy. Guest: Follow Kevin/ Anchor F...

Had a great time chatting with Alex Cortellessa, owner of AC SC Gym (299 Knight Street, Providence Rhode Island). Alex is going some really cool training with youth, high school & collegiate athletes and he is a true student of the game. Hope you guys enjoy this episode! Guest: Follow his gym: https://www.instagram.com/acsc_gym/ Follow Alex: https://www.instagram.com/alexcortellessa/ Host: Fol...

We had a great time hanging out & chopping it up with Ross over at the BullFrogFit Performance Studio. We talk about all things Stone Nobles including the formation of the band, the shows and the music. We also dive into the role that fitness plays into having a incredible stage presence as a rock and roll artist. . A really fun podcast. Hope you guys enjoy. Guest: Ross Regin Follow Ross on Ti...

Roger is a fellow out-of-network PT who is absolutely crushing it up in West Springfield, MA. I had an awesome time chatting with Doc Rog from MOVE Athletics. We chat about the benefits of one on one care, not having to deal with the restrictions of insurance companies, and how that translates into our patients healing Better & Faster. We also talk about the benefits of “Pre-hab” & “Post-h...