Fat Bikes…They’re Not Just for Winter – FitLabPGH Video Podcast

Posted on August 24, 2021 by moving2live

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This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast: Fat Bikes…They’re Not Just for Winter. Perhaps you’ve seen someone riding a fat bike in the snow…or an electric fat bike (eBike) on a local trail…today we’re sharing a few pros and cons of fat bikes to help you decide if a fat bike would be a good addition to your bicycle line-up.

Listen to the audio, or watch the video and check out our Mukluk fat bikes from Salsa Cycles.

Starting with the disadvantages…1) Fat bikes are heavy…this is especially noticeable when loading them on to a bike rack. 2) Fat bikes are slower than your other bike(s)…big, knobby tires = plenty of rolling resistance. 3) Climbing hills is more challenging on a heavier bike…this is true whether you’re riding or pushing your bike up a hill.

Now for the advantages…1) Fat bikes are fun! 2) You can ride them on almost any terrain (just check local laws and trail rules to be sure bikes are allowed) from paved paths, to rails-to-trails, to mountain bike trails, to gravel or rutted roads. 3) Large, knobby tires provide traction, cushioning…and confidence, allowing riders of varying abilities to enjoy riding together. Note: a fat bike gave Lisa the confidence to venture off the rails-to-trails and into the woods with Ben.

Take home message: fat bikes allow you to ride almost anywhere…at almost any time of the year. If you have a chance to try one, take it! And if you’re looking for a fun cycling experience, and you’re not too concerned with speed, perhaps there’s a fat bike in your future.

So be safe, move more, and get on your bike and ride. Then visit www.FitLabPGH.com for tips, hacks, and podcasts to help you keep moving throughout 2021.

Check out the FitLabPGH Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks videos every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for tips and hacks to help you, and your dog(s) move more…move better…and stay safe…throughout 2021.

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School of Calisthentics- Tim Stevenson & Jacko Jackson

Posted on August 18, 2021 by moving2live

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Moving2Live interviewed Tim Stevenson and David ‘Jacko’ Jackson, Co-Founders of the School of Calisthenics.

Learn more about the School of Calisthenics at https://schoolofcalisthenics.com ; check out their podcast at https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/category/podcasts/ and see below for more about Tim and Jacko.

Tim Stevenson has been a strength and conditioning coach for 13 years and has spent much of this time working within Paralympic Sport. Tim completed his Masters in Exercise Physiology in 2015 and was selected to be part of the ParalympicsGB team for the Rio Games. Later in 2016 with David Jackson he co-founded the School of Calisthenics. Tim has led the strength and conditioning programme at British Para-Swimming since 2016 and continues to provide consultancy services in both physical preparation and development of the performance system. More recently he has used his own personal experience of shoulder injury and years of experience training athletes in overhead sports to launch a new project, Dynamic Shoulder Conditioning, a specialist coaching and education service that helps strength coaches to scale their athletes’ upper body performance and create truly high performing shoulders.

David ‘Jacko’ Jackson was a professional rugby player for 14 years until his career was cut short due to a head injury. Jacko is now a UKSCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning coach supporting Paralympic athletes and also works with them using his performance lifestyle experience, sports nutrition and psychology qualifications. He is a certified Performance Enhancement and Corrective Exercise Specialist and has trained athletes to win major medals on the world stage. If he didn’t already have enough qualifications, he also has a Masters in engineering and a PGCE in teaching.

Show Notes: School of Calisthenics, Tim Stevenson and David Jackson, contact info:
E-mail: tim@schoolofcalisthenics.com

david@schoolofcalisthenics.com

Website: https://schoolofcalisthenics.com

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/SchoolOfCali

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKIPOflZbfGRM8-IehI775w

Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Chris Bishop, PhD
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Chris-Bishop-2

UK Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)
https://www.uksca.org.uk/home

Think Again, by Adam Grant
https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/

Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul, by Stuart Brown, M.D., with Christopher Vaughan
https://www.amazon.com/Play-Shapes-Brain-Imagination-Invigorates-ebook/dp/B001SCK720

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Web: Moving2Live

Email: mov2liv@gmail.com

Twitter: @_mov2liv

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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

Tips for Making Your Dogs Part of Your Active Lifestyle – FitLabPGH Video Podcast

Posted on August 10, 2021 by moving2live

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This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing tips for making your dog(s) part of your active lifestyle. If you are looking for individual advice on dog health and nutrition, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult your veterinarian.

Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors in the video podcast.

Our goal is to include our dogs in our active lifestyle…throughout their lifespan. That means that our movement practice is NOT all about us…we need to make choices to keep the dogs healthy and safe.

Tip 1: Create an active lifestyle for your dogs. Take them for walks or runs. Give them time and space for doggy play. And help them maintain a healthy weight. Active dogs at a healthy weight are less likely to get injured than dogs carrying extra weight. Yes, this means monitoring food and treats to prevent overeating (or undereating). Dogs do not know how much food they need. Ask your vet for advice. Side note: the Labs love the pumpkin treats from Portland Pet Food Company. We split 1 treat into 6 pieces, and each dog thinks she’s getting 3 treats!

Tip 2: Don’t overwork the dogs. This is year-round advice, but it is especially important on hot summer days. We get out early, seek shade and soft surfaces, let the dogs set the pace, and make frequent water stops. Maggie is a water snob and only Berkey Filters filtered water in her Nalgene bottle makes a walk complete.

Tip 3: Let the dogs set the pace. Once you get a dog, your movement practice is no longer ALL about you. We’ve all seen a reluctant dog being dragged along by a focused runner…PLEASE don’t be that dog owner.

Tip 4: Start slowly when introducing your dog to a new movement practice. Whether you have a puppy or a dog who isn’t used to regular movement, start slowly, and gradually build up to a longer movement routine. Side note: don’t “GO Hard” or “Crush It” every day. Listen to your dog, and watch for signs of heat stress or overwork. Include active recovery days in your dog’s routine…remember, the goal is to create a movement routine that your dog can enjoy throughout its lifespan.

Take home message: get outside, and enjoy moving with your dog. While you may sacrifice a bit of fitness to make your dog part of your movement lifestyle, the mental health and quality of life rewards provided by your dog make the “sacrifice” worthwhile.

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

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We update via Facebook too!!

Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks – YouTube channel (posted on Instagram too)

Fill out our FitLabPGH Features form to be a FitLabPGH featured mover…or fill one out for your 4 legged movement partner (dog, cat, goat or horse!!)

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

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Movement is a Lifestyle Features 1:21 Chica (Repost)

Posted on June 24, 2021 by moving2live

Moving2Live is a podcast about movement and exercise for professionals and aficionados. We also have Movement is a Lifestyle Features. Each week, we publish a brief highlight of a 2- or 4-legged mover…someone who understands that movement is a lifestyle…not just an activity. The questions are lightly edited to allow for easy readability. Click MIAL Features for more info if you want to be featured/know someone who should be featured.

This Week: Chica

Where do you consider “Home”? Colorado Springs, CO

What are your three favorite movement activities? Trail running, frisbee (although I have been retired from this activity with concern for the jumping/twisting at my age), and playing in the snow

Describe the best vacation you’ve ever taken? Where did you go? What movement activities did you include? Last week I went with my humans to the Never Summer Mountain range. What is nice about that location is that their hut system allows canines (many hut systems do not). We were able to explore the Nokhu Crags and there was so much snow in June! Our cabin was right next to the creek so I had cold water accessible and could wade if I wanted to. We spent all day running and hiking, then when my humans would glissade the decent I could chase them.

What is your favorite pre- or post-workout snack? When I complete long runs (15+) or run on a hot day, my Mom will take me to get a pup cup from an ice cream stand in Manitou Springs, CO. Manitou is the starting point for a lot of our runs, and the owner is a local runner too. He has a pup cup that is one scoop of vanilla ice cream.

What is your favorite thing to eat? Note: it does not need to be healthy. Popcorn. I eat no human food except for the occasional pup cup and popcorn. When I hear the microwave starting, I run into the kitchen.

Do you have a movement activity on your “bucket list”? If not, what’s a movement activity/event you’re looking forward to in the next year? Every year on my birthday I do a new movement activity. Last year, for my 12th birthday, I summited 12 different peaks in Colorado. This year, when I turn 13, we are going to find a 13er to do.

What do you think is the biggest obstacle to getting people to move more? I think it can be overwhelming for people to start a new activity to create a lifestyle change. When my human, Melissa, started running it was when she adopted me. So she had a structure in place to keep her running since I always wanted to get out. If people don’t have a structure to support their movement, it is difficult to keep going. Additionally, being patient is a big obstacle. A lot of times, dogs, included, we just want to do everything right away. But new movement takes time, training, and patience.

What do you feel is the most adventurous movement activity you’ve ever done? The year I turned 10 was my biggest summer. I summited Pikes Peak (local 14er) 7 times and I had two runs that were over 30 miles. I call that my Banner Summer.

What is your favorite recovery or self-care practice? I love my humidifier. My humans don’t know why. But they set one up in the bedroom and I love to nap right below the mist, especially after a long run. Rest is especially important and I always take a day off after a hard activity.

What is your favorite spot within an hour of where you are currently living? (Bonus points if it is a “hidden gem”) My favorite summit is a peak in Colorado Springs called Cameron Cone. About halfway up (less than one hour run) there are two rock formations called Gog and Magog. There is always a great view up there (see attached picture with the rainbows)

Contact information for Chica:
Chica does not maintain her own social media accounts, but you can follow her through her Mom, Melissa Stapanowich at:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mstapanowich/

Paul Swift- Master Bike Fitting Technician & Educator (Repost)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by moving2live

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In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Paul Swift. This episode was originally released on 6/3/2020 – the show notes are available here: Show Notes.

Give a listen and hear how Paul went from racing bikes to building a bike fitting company, and how he continues to help people get on their bikes and ride…safely and comfortably.

Paul Thompson- Masters Runner – Repost

Posted on May 12, 2021 by moving2live

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In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Paul Thompson. This episode was originally released on 1/27/21 – the show notes are available here: Show Notes.

Give a listen and hear about the role running has played in Paul’s life, and how he continues to make running, and movement in general, part of his lifestyle.

Matty Lansdown- Researcher, Health Coach & host of ‘How to Not Get Sick & Die’ – Repost

Posted on May 5, 2021 by moving2live

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In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Matty Lansdown. This episode was originally released on 1/20/21 – the show notes are available here: Show Notes.

Give a listen and learn about his role as a health coach, his podcast, “How to Not Get Sick and Die,” making healthy changes…and much more.

Snacks That Keep Us Moving – FitLabPGH Video Podcast

Posted on May 4, 2021 by moving2live

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This week’s FitLabPGH Podcast release is a video podcast providing a look inside the FitLabPGH Snack Bin. This is what WE use to fuel our 60-90+ minute movement sessions…primarily hiking, biking, and running. If you are looking for individual advice on nutrition and food choices, we STRONGLY encourage you to consult a registered dietician.

Listen to the audio, or enjoy the Labradors and cats in the video podcast.

What is Ben looking for in a movement snack? It should be able to be stored in a pocket or pack; it is approximately 100 calories; and it doesn’t upset his stomach. For Ben, that means no stevia, monk fruit extract, or sugar alcohols. Everyone’s body is different. Experiment to find what works for you. When in doubt? Consult a registered dietician. The goal is to get outside, enjoy moving, and avoid the dreaded mid-workout bonk/crash/insert your favorite term here.

So here’s the current inventory of our Snack Bin:

Baby food – pear, mango, spinach (Lisa has not endorsed this option)
Mini Clif Bars – chocolate chip or crunchy peanut butter
Whole Wheat Fig Bars from Nuts.com (individually wrapped for convenience)
Trail Mix – make your own, or head to Trader Joe’s
Sport Beans (Lisa’s favorite cycling snack). Want to save money? Buy Jelly Belly jelly beans
Honey Stinger mini waffles (warning: they may crumble in a pocket or pack)
Skratch Labs Energy Chews – Sour Cherry (2 “warnings” – they contain caffeine and they get sticky when temps get too warm)
Papa Steve’s No Junk Raw Protein Bars – vegan and whey protein options, many flavors, all “real food” ingredients
Infinit Nutrition Performance Coffee Cold Brew protein powder, a.k.a., protein for coffee lovers

Take home message: get outside, enjoy moving, and pack snacks to fuel your movement session. Even if you’re planning a fairly short session, be prepared…you never know when a hike or bike ride might become an outdoor adventure.

Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com

Twitter: @fitlabpgh

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We update via Facebook too!!

Movement Tips and Lifestyle Hacks – YouTube channel (posted on Instagram too)

Fill out our FitLabPGH Features form to be a FitLabPGH featured mover…or fill one out for your 4 legged movement partner (dog, cat, goat or horse!!)

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

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Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller MD- Forest Bathing & More – Repost

Posted on April 28, 2021 by moving2live

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In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Dr. Suzanne Bartlett Hackenmiller. This episode was originally released on 2/17/21 – the show notes are available here: Show Notes.

Give a listen and learn about the mental and physical benefits of getting outside, spending time in nature, and making time to move…and much more.

Connor Moriarty- Director & Founder at Reset Outdoors- Psychotherapist & more

Posted on April 21, 2021 by moving2live

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In case you missed it, the Moving2Live Podcast wants you to check out our podcast interview with Connor Moriarty of Reset Outdoors. This episode was originally released on 4/7/21 – the show notes are available here: Show Notes.

Give a listen and learn about mental healthy, movement, being outside…and more