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Hilda Pang Fu is a social entrepreneur, advocate for gender equity and a porcelain painter who speaks three languages and enjoys food. She is founder and president of Luminari, a nonprofit with a mind-broadening mission that specializes in inspirational teen summer programs. She created Pittsburgh Regional Champions, a program that empowered volunteers to generate business leads for the region; served as Director of External Relations at the University of Pittsburgh Health Sciences and was Executive Director of Summer Programs at Point Park University. She helped found the Women and Girls Foundation, and served on a wide range of nonprofit boards.
Show Notes:
Hilda Pang Fu, Founder and President, Luminari, contact info:
E-mail: hfu@luminari.oeg
Website: www.luminari.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Luminari.Inspire/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/luminariPGH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luminaripgh/
Telephone (Luminari): 412-877-1888
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

The Coffee Tree Roasters, 6 locations in Pittsburgh area
http://coffeetree.com
Francie Desmone, Acupuncturist, Pittsburgh, PA
Navigating Wellness, LLC
http://www.navigatingwellnessllc.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Francie Desmone, released 10/22/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/10/22/podcast-44-17-francie-desmone-acupuncturist-navigating-wellness-llc/
Don Drolet, Pittsburgh, PA
Standing Crane Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation
https://www.standingcrane.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Don Drolet, released 5/14/17 (tai chi focus) and 10/29/17 (meditation focus)
Link to 5/14/17: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/05/14/podcast-22-17-standing-crane-don-drolet/
Link to 10/29/17: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/10/29/podcast-45-17/
Trash To Thrash, Jason McKoy and Nick Miller
https://trashtothrash.org
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Jason McKoy and Nick Miller of Trash to Thrash, released 4/1/18
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/04/01/13-18-trash-to-thrash-jason-mckoy-nick-miller/
Ascend Pittsburgh (Climbing-Fitness-Yoga), South Side Flats
https://www.ascendpgh.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Paul, Alex, and Aaron of Ascend Pittsburgh, released 2/25/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/02/25/podcast-ascend-paul-alex-and-aaron/
The Ellis School, Pittsburgh, PA
https://www.theellisschool.org
Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com
Twitter: @fitlabpgh
Instragram: @fitlabpgh
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Kelly Collier (in her own words):  “I am a life long Pittsburgher, a triathlete, cyclist, entrepreneur, engineer and orthopedic product development specialist. I am a CMU (Carnegie Mellon University) graduate, formerly the founder and CEO of ActivAided Orthotics, and currently the Product Development Manager at elizur.
Show Notes:
Kelly Collier – contact info:
E-mail: kncollier@gmail.com
Website: https://trainingwheelsrequired.wordpress.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KellyNCollier
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyncollier/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

The Coffee Buddha, Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills)
https://www.thecoffeebuddha.com
Dr. Gary Chimes, Lake Washington Sports & Spine, Bellevue, WA
https://www.lakewass.com
check out the Moving2Live (sister Podcast of FitLabPGH) episodes featuring Dr. Gary Chimes, released 3/14/18 and 3/28/18
Link to Part 1: http://moving2live.blubrry.com/2018/03/14/podcast-10-18-dr-gary-chimes-lake-washington-sports-and-spine-part-2/
Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), Pittsburgh, PA
https://www.cmu.edu
Neely Spence Gracey
https://www.neelyruns.com
check out the Moving2Live (sister Podcast of FitLabPGH) episodes featuring Neely Spence Gracey, released 2/7/18 and 2/21/18
Link to Part 1: http://moving2live.blubrry.com/2018/02/07/podcast-6-18-neely-spence-gracey-neely-runs/
John Platt, Pittsburgh, PA- Chronically Progressive Through Movement
http://johndplatt.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring John Platt, released 3/4/18
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/03/04/podcast-9-18-john-platt-chronically-progressive-through-movement/
Don Moxley, Sport Scientist, Ohio State University Wrestling Team
https://trainrecoverwin.wordpress.com
check out the Moving2Live (sister Podcast of FitLabPGH) episodes featuring Don Moxley, released 4/4/18 and 4/18/18
Link to Part 1: http://moving2live.blubrry.com/2018/04/04/podcast-14-18-don-moxley-train-recover-win-osu-wrestling/
Bill Buskist, PhD
check out the Moving2Live (sister Podcast of FitLabPGH) episodes featuring Bill Buskist, released 3/7/18 and 3/21/18
Link to Part 1: http://moving2live.blubrry.com/2018/03/07/podcast-10-18/
Elizur, Pittsburgh, PA

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Twitter: @fitlabpgh
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Jordan Rose (in his own words): “I’m a Pittsburgh native with ten years of experience in the fitness industry. I started out teaching aerobics classes and swimming lessons and have since become a spin instructor, taught TRX classes,

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Menachem Brodie is the owner of Human Vortex Training; based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Coach Brodie works with athletes around the world, including: Pittsburgh, France, Belgium, and Israel. 

Coach Brodie (in his own words): Coaching since 2000, Menachem Brodie has been working with athletes in a number of settings, and a broad variety of sports. From Basketball and Cycling, to CrossFit and Triathlon, Brodie has helped numerous athletes to attain their goals, and beyond.

With his belief that one should Train Smarter, Not Harder, he has developed and polished his training philosophy over the last 15+ years, in order to allow his clients and athletes to not only excel in their sport of choice, but also in their professional lives.

Having earned a degree in Exercise Science from the University of Pittsburgh, Brodie has experience across the Health & Fitness spectrum including having worked as an Exercise Physiologist for a Bariatric Surgery Center for 2 years, working as the Strength & Conditioning coach in a Physical Therapy clinic for those who needed more guidance and direction to return to their sport or hobby, and working as an EMT running 911 calls. Suffice it to say, Brodie’s experience and background are far more reaching than the average coaches.  In conjunction with his coaching individual and team athletes, he also works as a Business Consultant in a variety of fields including:

• Fitness Technology
• Sports Nutrition
• Sportswear
• Technology for Coaching & Athlete assessment
• Ergonomic Software

For more information about Coach Brodie and his services, go to www.HumanVortexTraining.com or connect with him using the Social Media links below.

Show Notes:
Menachem Brodie, contact info:
Website: www.HumanVortexTraining.com

E-mail: Brodie@HumanVortexTraining.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HVT412/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/HVTraining/featured

Links mentioned in the Podcast (Part 2):
Precision Nutrition Certification
https://www.precisionnutrition.com

USA Cycling
http://www.usacycling.org

USA Triathlon
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon

USA Triathlon My Time To Tri Campaign
https://www.mytimetotri.com

Running / Run Coaching Methods mentioned during the episode:

Jeff Galloway- Run-Walk-Run
http://www.jeffgalloway.com

Chi Running
https://www.chirunning.com

Joe Friel- Training Bible Blog and SuperFly Coaching
https://www.trainingbible.com

Pose Method
https://posemethod.com

Contact Info for Moving2Live:
Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

Instagram: @_mov2liv

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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

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Jim Skal (in his own words): Basically grew up playing outside.  Moved to New Hampshire in 1985 where I made a decision to follow Jesus and ran up and down mountains for the time I was there.  Eventually moved back to Butler,

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Trash to Thrash (TtT) (in their own words) collects used, slightly abused, and sometimes new skateboard parts donated from local skaters and skate shops. We take those parts and make complete skateboard decks that we give to the youth to skate on after teaching them the fundamentals of skating at community sponsored Skate Jams and workshops. At the end of the day, every kid walks off with a fresh deck, vigor and vim to keep active with their new hobby.
We interviewed Jason McKoy and Nick Miller, Co-Founders of Trash to Thrash.  To learn more about Trash to Thrash, Nick Miller, and Jason McKoy, connect with them using the links below.
Show Notes:
Jason McKoy and Nick Miller, Co-Founders, Trash to Thrash (TtT), contact info:
E-mail (TtT): general@trashtothrash.org
E-mail (Jason): Jason.m@trashtothrash.org
E-mail (Nick): Nickmillerpromotes@gmail.com
Website (TtT): https://trashtothrash.org
Website (Jason – McKoy Creative): http://www.mckoycreative.com
Facebook (TtT): https://www.facebook.com/TrashtoThrash/
Facebook (Jason): https://www.facebook.com/jason.mckoy
Instagram (TtT): https://www.instagram.com/trashtothrash/
Instagram (Jason): https://www.instagram.com/spelledwitha_k/
Instagram (Nick): https://www.instagram.com/nickologist/
Twitter (TtT): https://twitter.com/trashtothrash
Twitter (Jason): https://twitter.com/spelledwitha_K
Twitter (Nick): https://twitter.com/nickologist
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Black Forge Coffee House, Pittsburgh, PA (Allentown)
http://www.blackforgecoffee.com
https://www.instagram.com/blackforgepgh/
https://www.facebook.com/blackforgecoffeehouse/
https://twitter.com/BlackForgePGH
Switch & Signal Skatepark, Pittsburgh, PA (Swissvale)- Kerry Weber, Owner

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check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Kerry Weber, released 2/4/18
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/02/04/podcast-5-18-kerry-weber-switch-signal-skatepark/
Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)- Documentary directed by Stacy Peralta
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275309/
Zeke’s Coffee, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.zekescoffeepgh.com
Don Drolet, Pittsburgh, PA- Standing Crane Tai Chi, Qigong, Meditation
https://www.standingcrane.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Don Drolet, released 5/14/17 (tai chi focus) and 10/29/17 (meditation focus)
Link to 5/14/17: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/05/14/podcast-22-17-standing-crane-don-drolet/
Link to 10/29/17:

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Haute Sauna Studio, located in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, offers infrared heat therapy in the form of infrared sauna pods, designed to heat the body and penetrate deep into the tissues, joints, and muscles, increasing oxygen flow and improving circulation. Kelly Miller and Lori Walker, Co-Founders and Co-Owners, created Haute Sauna Studio to support their clients on a path towards achieving total wellness. Whether that is weight loss, pain or injury recovery, detoxification or simply stress relief and relaxation, they state their luxury infrared saunas are an amazingly effective tool for natural healing and prevention. They seek to provide an addiction that their clients can feel good about… healthier living.  To read more about Haute Sauna Studio infrared saunas and what to expect during your first experience, check out the studio website at:
http://www.hautesaunastudio.com or connect with them on social media using the links below.
Show Notes:
Kelly Miller and Lori Walker, Haute Sauna Studio, contact info:
E-mail: hautesaunastudio@gmail.com
Website: http://www.hautesaunastudio.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hautesaunastudio/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hautesaunastudio/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Spoonwood Brewing Company, Bethel Park, PA

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The Coffee Buddha, Pittsburgh, PA (North Hills)
https://www.thecoffeebuddha.com
Mindful Brewing Company, Pittsburgh, PA (Castle Shannon)
https://mindfulbrewing.com
Kabob-G Grill, Castle Shannon, PA

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Pitaland, Brookline, PA
http://pitaland.com
Swallow Falls State Park, Oakland, MD
http://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/Pages/western/swallowfalls.aspx
Outdoor Immersion, Founded by Jim Skal, Aliquippa, PA
https://outdoorimmersion.org
Stay tuned for the FitLabPGH Podcast featuring Outdoor Immersion, scheduled for release on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at www.FitLabPGH.blubrry.com
Zero Gravity Float Company, Castle Shannon, PA
https://www.zgfloat.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Zero Gravity Float Co., released 11/5/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/11/05/podcast-46-17-jeff-val-marraccini-zero-gravity-float/
Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com
Twitter: @fitlabpgh
Instragram: @fitlabpgh
We update via Facebook too!!
YouTube channel (Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks) – since May 26, 2017 all videos are ~ 1 min and posted on Instagram too

Check out our sister podcast Moving2Live concise but interesting podcasts for the movement and exercise professional and amateur aficionado.

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Bryan McCormick (in his own words): Artist. Counselor. Handcyclist. Rower. Skier. Traveler. Painter. Drawer. Pgh lover. Only child. Super tall guy. Volunteer. Wheelchair user. Spinal cord injured. Dreamer. Investor. Connector.
Show Notes:
Bryan McCormick, contact info:
E-mail: bryan.m.mccormick@gmail.com
Website: www.gallerybry.etsy.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gallery.bry
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gallery.bry/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:

Larry Gioia, Dynamic Paddlers

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check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Larry Gioia, released 5/19/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/06/11/podcast-26-17-dynamic-paddlers-larry-gioia/
Aaron Watson- @aaronwatson59 on Twitter and Instagram
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Aaron Watson, released 7/2/17
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/07/02/podcast-29-17-ultimate-frisbee-player-podcast-host-aaron-watson/
Connection University- Facebook Group dedicated to scaling the power of 1-to-1 connections. #ABCD
https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConnectionU/
Protohaven, Pittsburgh, PA- Nonprofit makerspace dedicated to the mastery of design and fabrication

Three Rivers Rowing Association- http://threeriversrowing.org
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episodes featuring Three Rivers Rowing Association, released 2/27/17 (with Jenn Grieb, Executive Director)
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2017/03/26/podcast-three-rivers-rowing-association-jenn-grieb/
and released 2/14/18 (with Matt Grau, Head Coach, Junior Rowing)
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/02/25/podcast-8-18-matt-grau-three-rivers-rowing/
Three Rivers Adaptive Sports- A Chapter of Disabled Sports USA
http://www.traspa.org
Achilles International- Mission: to enable people with all types of disabilities to participate in mainstream running events in order to promote personal achievement.
https://www.achillesinternational.org
Link to Facebook Page for Pittsburgh Chapter of Achilles International, which is having a 5K fundraiser in North Park on April 7, 2018:
https://www.facebook.com/AchillesInternationalPittsburghChapter/
Dan McCoy- Paralympic Gold Medalist (Sled Hockey) and Personal Trainer
https://www.danmccoyfitness.com
check out the FitLabPGH Podcast episode featuring Dan McCoy, released 1/7/18
Link: http://fitlabpgh.blubrry.com/2018/01/07/podcast-1-18/
Thelma Lovette YMCA, Pittsburgh, PA (Hill District)- Branch of YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh

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BMW Berlin Marathon

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Jim Thornton (in his own words): Magazine writer/one time winner & 4 time nominee, National Magazine Awards; masters swimmer whose top competitive accomplishments include six No. 1 in the country times in my age group during various years  (2017,

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John Platt is an individual living with multiple sclerosis. He serves as Chairman of the National MS Society’s Pennsylvania Government Relations Advisory Committee. John has been Consumer Peer Reviewer for the Department of Defense (DoD) Congressionall…