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Doug Bentz- aka Swami Doug is a Professor in the Dance Department in the Conservatory of Performing Arts at Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, where he has been training dancers professionally for over 40 years. Swami Doug earned a BA in Dance from Butler University in Indianapolis, IN. He began his professional dance career in 1968 and has been dancing, and evolving, ever since; he has danced professionally in New York City and throughout the United States and Europe. In addition to dance, he has studied yoga at the Kripalu Yoga Center and has completed a Pilates Teacher Training Program at Harmony Pilates Studio in Pittsburgh, PA with a certificate in Pilates Mat and Reformer. He is currently pursuing additional Pilates Teacher Training at Harmony Pilates Studio with the goal of completing the Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Certification from the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2017. Swami Doug offers “custom-made” private sessions for dancers and non-dancers, drawing from Pilates, Yoga, and deep breathing/relaxation techniques to provide healing body-work. He sees private clients at Moxie Mind & Body Pilates Studio in Market Square in downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
Show Notes:
Swami Doug Doug Bentz contact info:
grayhart@mac.com
http://www.dougbentz.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doug.bentz1
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
Point Park University, Pittsburgh, PA, Conservatory of Performing Arts
http://www.pointpark.edu
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) (Medieval Camping) http://www.sca.org
SCA for Central/Western PA: Kingdom of Aethelmearc
http://www.aethelmearc.org
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Stockbridge, MA
http://www.kripalu.org
Harmony Pilates Studio, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.movewithharmony.com
Moxie Mind & Body Pilates Studio, Pittsburgh, PA
http://www.moxiemindandbody.com
Pilates Method Alliance
http://www.pilatesmethodalliance.org
East End Food Coop, Pittsburgh, PA

Home Page

La Gondola Pizzeria, Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA, 412-261-5252
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It’s Not Fair; check us out for t-shirts, hats and stickers:
www.its-not-fair.myshopify.com
Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man 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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Allie Green is the co-owner of Equilibrium Pilates.  In addition to Stott Pilates and Booty Barre, Allie’s other certifications include the PMA (Pilates Method Alliance), AFAA (The Aerobics and Fitness Association of America), and The Pink Ribbon Program, which is a Pilates based program designed to help women regain full range of motion to those areas affected after breast cancer surgery. She has also completed the Pilates for MS and other Neurological Injuries course. She attended IDEA World Fitness conference in 2014 and took workshops and classes with Stott Pilates, the Gray Institute and Polestar Pilates.
Allie has a BA in sociology and performing arts from La Roche University. She danced in Pittsburgh with Laboratory Dance Company and Gia T. Presents. She was also an outreach artist with the Dance Alloy and Pittsburgh public schools. Prior to making Pilates her full time profession she worked as a therapist with children with special needs and at risk youth. She was also a senior therapist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic’s discrete trial program for children with autism. During this time she and co-worker Amanda Doyle Stewart created CLIMB (creative learning in moving bodies), a movement based class for children with special needs, their family members and friends.
Show Notes:
Allie Greene contact info:
Allie.p.greene@gmail.com
Equilibrium Pittsburgh Pilates Studio
10925 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
phone: 724.940.4477
Website: http://www.eqpittsburgh.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EquilibriumPittsburgh
Instagram: @eqpghpilates
Twitter: @EQPGHPilates
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
–Booty Barre ® Workout that fuses Dance, Pilates, and Yoga: http://www.bootybarre.com
-Stott Pilates Pilates equipment, education and media: http://merrithew.com/Stott-Pilates
-STHIEL Pilates Pilates, AntiGravity, Yoga and Movement Center: http://www.sthielpilates.com
316 South Saint Clair Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (East Liberty)
-Embody Physiotherapy & Wellness: http://www.embody-pt.com
400 Broad Street, Suite 1006
Sewickley, PA 15143
phone: 412.259.5342
-YUR Back, Fitness Without Fear:
http://www.phipilates.com/curriculum/yur-back
-Pilates for MS
Mariska Breland
http://pilatesforms.com/workshops
MS150 Cycling Event:
https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/SPageNavigator/BIKE_HOM_splash.html
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-Twitter: @fitlabpgh
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Sponsor of the Fit Lab Pgh Podcast:
It’s Not Fair; check us out for t-shirts, hats and stickers:
www.its-not-fair.myshopify.com
Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man by Jason Shaw from the album Audionautix: Acoustic, licensed under an Attribution 3.

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You’ve probably had a massage before, but have you heard of Rolfing?  If you are active, stressed (and who isn’t), or just want to learn about a bodywork technique that may help you move better then check out our interview with Brian Joly, a Rolfer located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Show Notes:
Brian Joly contact info:
brianjoly7@gmail.com
http://www.brianjolyrolfing.com/
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
–Rolf Institute of Structural Integration: http://www.rolf.org/
-PACCSA- Pennsylvania Cross Country Skiers Association: http://www.paccsa.org/
-Pennsylvania Nordic Championships- Sun, Feb 5, 2017: http://www.paccsa.org/news-article/2017-pa-nordic-championships#.V9xg4LXnJ_o
Contact Info for FitLabPGH:
–Email: fitlabpgh@gmail.com
-Twitter: @fitlabpgh
-Instragram: @fitlabpgh
Sponsor of the Fit Lab Pgh Podcast:
It’s Not Fair; check us out for t-shirts, hats and stickers:
www.its-not-fair.myshopify.com
Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man 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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Mark Freeman, CEO, Freeman Technique has 20 years of acrobatic experience stemming from Elite International Gymnastics and Cirque du Soleil, Freeman Technique tackles the fundamental elements that develop proficient movement technique by providing the perfect blend of discipline and performing qualities. Freeman Technique instills basic strength, flexibility and spatial awareness in all of its athletes, promoting safer, more efficient and aesthetically pleasing movement, which, in turn, will maximize confidence and the potential of individuals.
Show Notes:
Mark Freeman contact info:
mark@freemantechnique.com
http://www.freemantechnique.com
Instructional videos: http://vod.freemantechnique.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freemantechnique
Instagram: @freemantechnique
Twitter: @freemantechniqu
Phone: +1(412)694-2713
Mark Freeman hosts the following classes:

* Adult Gymnastics at All-Star Athletics & Gymnastics (See link below):

Mondays at 8pm and Saturdays at 4pm

* Strength & Conditioning at Fullbody Fitness Club (See link below):

Tuesdays at 8:30pm and Thursdays at 6pm
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
All-Star Athletics & Gymnastics, Robinson Township, PA

Home Page

Fullbody Fitness Club, Brentwood, PA
http://www.fullbodyfitnessclub.com
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Sponsor of the Fit Lab Pgh Podcast:
It’s Not Fair; check us out for t-shirts, hats and stickers:
www.its-not-fair.myshopify.com
Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man 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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Hell on Hills, in Beechview  is advertised as the world’s steepest 5k. After interviewing Bethany Ruhe and Melissa Harmon, two of the race organizers, we can’t wait for this to be a yearly event.
Beechview, located minutes away from downtown Pittsburgh via the “T,” Pittsburgh’s trolley system, is home to a diverse population…and the steepest street in the world. The staggering 37% grade of Canton is just the beginning of a 5k course that climbs four of the biggest hills Pittsburgh has to offer.
The inaugural Hell on Hills 5k takes place on October 15, 2016. A portion of event proceeds will go to the Beechview Athletic Association (BAA). #GetHorned
Show Notes:
Hell on Hills contact info:
-Media and general inquiries: Bethany Ruhe blruhe@gmail.com
-Community Inquiries: Melissa Harmon mrsharmonpgh@gmail.com
-Sponsorship Inquiries: Missy Sorg missy@sidekickmediaservices.com
http://www.hellonhills.com
https://www.facebook.com/HellOnHills
-Instagram: @HellOnHillsPGH
-Twitter: @HellOnHillsPGH
-Snapchat: @HellOnHillsPGH
Links mentioned in the Podcast:
–Audi Commercial – Audi Quattro challenge – The Steepest Street
http://www.audi.com/steepest-street
-Pro Bike + Run
-Official timekeepers for Hell on Hills 5k http://www.probikerun.com
-Wolfpack Boxing Club, Carnegie, PA http://www.wolfpackboxing.com
Mecka Fitness and Crossfit Mt. Lebanon, Mt. Lebanon, PA
http://www.meckafitness.com
http://www.crossfitmtlebanon.com
Yeti Rambler 10 oz. Lowball (a.k.a., unbreakable, insulated wine glass)
http://www.yeti.com
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Sponsor of the Fit Lab Pgh Podcast:
It’s Not Fair; check us out for t-shirts, hats and stickers:
www.its-not-fair.myshopify.com

Attribution for Intro/Exit Podcast Music:
Marathon Man 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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We can’t wait to release our first podcast early Sunday evening- an interview with two of the organizers of the  5km Hell on Hills.  Until then…in case you wondered who we are and why FitLabPGH?
Remember- we will be on iTunes within the next couple weeks; after we’ve released 1 or 2 interviews. Please be patient.