FitLabPGH Rituals for a Sense of Normalcy

FitLabPGH Rituals for a Sense of Normalcy
In this stressful time of COVID-19, Stay-at-Home Orders, and Social Distancing, the FitLabPGH Podcast is doing something a little different today…we’re bringing you a video podcast with a few suggestions for creating rituals that help create a sense of normalcy and may help with stress management. Take home messages: 1) instead of focusing on what you CAN’T do, try focusing on what you CAN do to feel more joy in your life; and 2) as evidenced by the videography, try not to take yourself TOO seriously. Our tips are detailed below. Have any tips for creating a sense of calm and normalcy? Please share with us in the comments!
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Tip 1: Create a morning ritual. FitLabPGH listeners know for Ben, his morning ritual is espresso. Other ideas: a cup of tea, a few minutes writing in a journal, watching the birds outside your window. Anything that makes you feel as if you’re starting off the day on the right foot.
Tip 2: Create a nightly gentle movement practice. You can call it a mobility routine, a stretching session, yoga, or spending time on the floor with dogs…the idea is to signal your body that it’s time for rest and recovery…to activate the parasympathetic nervous system…this MAY result in improved sleep quality and a higher EliteHRV “morning readiness” score
Tip 3: Take a mid-day moment of silence. Use noise cancelling headphones if necessary to find 5 minutes of quiet. Focus on your breathing and releasing stress from your body.
Tip 4: Add an activity to your movement toolbox that is relatively disruption-proof. Injury or illness can disrupt ANY movement activity, but strive to have something in your routine that resists outside disruption. Perhaps it’s a home yoga practice, or a suspension trainer in your garage, or a go-to bodyweight workout, or a walk in your backyard with the dogs. We’re fans of including time in nature under this tip, if you can do so safely. Basically, it’s good to have at least one way you can keep moving…whether your traveling…or trapped at home.
For more healthy lifestyle ideas and inspiration, check out the FitLabPGH podcast – we release a new episode (almost) every Sunday at www.FitLabPGH.com and on Spotify and YouTube – see the website for subscription options, and check out the archives…with over 140 episodes (and counting) to choose from, they might lead you to your new favorite activity. Make a plan that includes movement and time for rest and recovery…do your best to stay safe…and wash your hands!
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Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the…

Morey J. Kolber PT PhD CSCS- Covid-19 as a Physical Therapist


Morey Kolber, PT, PhD, OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS*D is a professor of physical therapy at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He maintains clinical practice at Boca Raton Orthopaedic Group – Institute of Sports Rehab where he serves as the Director of Physical Therapy. Morey is a board certified orthopaedic physical therapy specialist (OCS) through the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS*D) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is credentialed in the McKenzie Method (Cert MDT). He currently serves as the Senior Associate Editor in Chief for the Strength and Conditioning Journal (the Professional Journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association).

The Moving2Live Podcast previously interviewed Dr. Kolber in 2018, episodes released 8/14/18 and 8/29/18. Link to Part 1: http://www.moving2live.com/2018/08/14/podcast-30-18-morey-kolber-pt-phd-physical-therapist-academic-clinician/


Show Notes:
Morey Kolber, PT, PhD,
 OCS, Cert. MDT, CSCS*D contact info:

E-mail: kolber@nova.edu

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012712631691

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MoreyJKolberPT

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morey-j-kolber-pt-phd-ocs-cscs-certmdt-b2997588/

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL
http://www.nova.edu

American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
www.apta.org

 

Contact Info for Moving2Live:
Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

Instagram: @_mov2liv

Facebook

Listen to podcasts on YouTube

Check out our sister podcast Fitness Lab Pittsburgh– FitLabPGH

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
 Travel Light by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

Dr. E of Highway to Health Show: Living Ageless


Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez, MD
Dr. E is a physician by training and an educator by choice. His education background includes an MD degree with additional training in Age Management and in Regenerative Medicine. Throughout his career he’s learned that people really do want to live healthier, longer lives but are constantly bombarded by the conflicting information. This creates mental overwhelm and prevents lasting change. For this reason, he’s made it his mission to be a guide for as many people as possible through his website, social media channels and –most recently– with his podcast, the Highway to Health Show.

 Show Notes: Dr. Ernesto Gutierrez, Contact Information:
E-mail: contact@drernestomd.com

Website: https://drernestomd.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drernestomd

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drernestomd/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/drernestomd

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drernestomd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMSlRKP4m2XFL0Rsua6HgDA

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Dr. E’s Highway to Health Podcast
https://drernestomd.com/podcast/

Reed & Co, Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)
http://reedand.company

Check out the episode of our sister podcast FitLabPGH featuring Reed Putlitz, Reed & Co, released 9/30/18; link:
https://www.fitlabpgh.com/2018/09/30/podcast-3518-reed-putlitz-reedco/

Cal Newport, Author, Digital Minimalism and Deep Work
https://www.calnewport.com

Atomic Habits by James Clear
https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits

Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD
https://sleep4performance.com.au

Check out the Moving2Live episodes featuring Dr. Ian Dunican, PhD, released 1/16/19 and 1/30/19; link to Part 1: http://www.moving2live.com/2019/01/16/podcast-319-dr-ian-dunican-phd-sleep4perdformance-melius-consulting/

Contact Info for Moving2Live:
Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

Instagram: @_mov2liv

Facebook

Listen to podcasts on YouTube

Check out our sister podcast Fitness Lab Pittsburgh– FitLabPGH

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
 Travel Light by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

Working with Athletes during the Covid-19 Crisis- Mike Schultz Highland Training


Working with Athletes during the Covid-19 Crisis

Mike Schultz is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He brings more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike works with a range of talent from national and international elites, to age group athletes and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also certified with USA Cycling as a Certified Coach. Mike is also a writer for various publications while he continues to compete to further study the science behind sports specific training.

Moving2Live previously interview Mike for an episode released on October 30, 2019. Link: http://www.moving2live.com/2019/10/30/mike-schultz-higpghhland-training-cross-publication-w-fitlabpgh/

Show Notes: Mike Schultz, Highland Training, Contact Information:
E-mail: schultz@highlandtraining.net

Website: http://www.highlandtraining.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandtraining/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlandtraining/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Highland_Mike

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schultz-26694a10/

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Training Peaks
https://www.trainingpeaks.com

Strava
https://www.strava.com

Zwift
https://www.zwift.com

Contact Info for Moving2Live:
Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

Instagram: @_mov2liv

Facebook

Listen to podcasts on YouTube

Check out our sister podcast Fitness Lab Pittsburgh– FitLabPGH

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
 Travel Light by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org

Mike Schultz- Highland Training- rerelease

This podcast episode was originally released on October 30, 2019.  We wanted to re-introduce you to Mike this week, and next week we feature Mike talking about Coaching, Training and Dealing with COVID-19.

Mike Schultz is the head coach and founder of Highland Training. He brings more than 20 years of racing, coaching and training experience from endurance and ultra-endurance events. Mike works with a range of talent from national and international elites, to age group athletes and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and certified personal trainer with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is also certified with USA Cycling as a Certified Coach. Mike is also a writer for various publications while he continues to compete to further study the science behind sports specific training.

Show Notes: Mike Schultz, Highland Training, Contact Information:
E-mail: schultz@highlandtraining.net

Website: http://www.highlandtraining.net

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlandtraining/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Highland_Mike

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-schultz-26694a10/

Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Elaine Tierney, Owner, Mossy Lane Products- Co-Founder, Dirt Rag Magazine
http://www.mossylaneproducts.com

Check out the episode of our sister podcast FitLabPGH featuring Elaine Tierney, released 9/29/19; link: https://www.fitlabpgh.com/2019/09/29/2722/

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
https://www.nsca.com

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
https://www.acsm.org

National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
https://www.nasm.org

American Council on Exercise (ACE)
https://www.acefitness.org

Training Peaks
https://www.trainingpeaks.com

Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA, ASCA-Level 2, ACSM-HFS, ISAK-L1
https://www.facebook.com/jay.dawes.7

Check out the Moving2Live episodes featuring Dr. Jay Dawes, released 10/25/17 and 11/8/17; link to Part 1: http://www.moving2live.com/2017/10/25/podcast-09-17-jay-dawes/

Rick Howard, M.Ed., CSCS*D, USAW
https://youthsportfitnesscoach.com

Check out the Moving2Live episodes featuring Rick Howard, released 8/30/17 and 9/13/17; link to Part 1:
http://www.moving2live.com/2017/08/30/podcast-01-17-rick-howard-part-1/

Lynda Wallenfels, LW Coaching
https://lwcoaching.com

Menachem Brodie, Human Vortex Training
https://www.humanvortextraining.com

Check out the episode of our sister podcast FitLabPGH featuring Menachem Brodie, released 10/8/17; link: https://www.fitlabpgh.com/2017/10/08/podcast-42-17-menachem-brodie-human-vortex-training/

Strava
https://www.strava.com

Samantha Wood, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS
https://www.dynamicptcos.com/our-practice

Check out the Moving2Live episodes featuring Dr. Samantha Wood, released 9/27/17. 10/11/17, and 7/17/19; link to Part 1: http://www.moving2live.com/2017/09/27/podcast-05-17-sam-wood-part-1/

Leadville Race Series (Trail Run and Mountain Bike), Colorado
https://www.leadvilleraceseries.com

Breck Epic Stage Race (Mountain Bike), Colorado
https://breckepic.com

Contact Info for Moving2Live:
Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

Instagram: @_mov2liv

Facebook

Listen to podcasts on YouTube

Check out our sister podcast Fitness Lab Pittsburgh– FitLabPGH

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
 Travel Light by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.0 United States License. Available at www.FreeMusicArchive.org