Abbie Appel - Renowned Fitness Educator & Award Winning Presenter - Episode 47

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Episode 47 - Abbie Appel - Renowned Fitness Educator & Award-Winning Presenter

-Former Winner: Canfitpro Best Presenter

-Former Winner: ECA All-Around Presenter

-Consultant for: Body Bar, JumpSport, Pilates Institute of America, Resist-A-Ball, SPRI, & TRX

-ACE & AFAA CEC Provider

In Episode 47, the Two Fit Crazies get down and dirty with fitness legend, Abbie Appel! From teaching aerobics classes in some of the top clubs in Chicago to winning her Pro Card in fitness competitions, Abbie’s rise to fame in the fitness industry didn’t come without grit and determination! As one of THE most sought-after fitness educators in the industry, Abbie dishes out what YOU need to know in order to attain your goals not only your fitness business, but also in your personal fitness journey!

Enjoy!

Christine & Brian

“Two Fit Crazies”

www.twofitcrazies.com

Abbie’s Site: www.abbieappel.com

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

www.scwfitness.com

Gregory Andrus - Author/Photographer: Portraits of the Jersey Shore - Episode 46

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Episode 46 - Gregory Andrus – Author/Photographer: Portraits of the Jersey Shore

In episode 46, Gregory Andrus drops by the Two Fit Crazies podcast studio for one of the most powerful episodes yet! Andrus discusses how abuse, alcoholism, depression, homelessness, and a near-death experience lead to his new mission in life; prove to people that THEY MATTER! Defying the odds and surviving a bullet to the head, Andrus realized his life was just beginning. In his recent book, Portraits of the Jersey Shore, Gregory Andrus continues his quest to show compassion and empathy to others. This episode will change the way you look at life! Mental health matters! You matter!

Enjoy!

Website: www.portraitsofthejerseyshore.com

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

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

Gregg Cook - Deep Health Evolution - Episode 45

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Episode 45 - Gregg Cook – Deep Health Evolution

Voted One of the Best Instructors in NYC by New York Magazine

Master Trainer: BOSU, Urban Rebounding, Schwinn

Daily Burn 365 Trainer, Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Key-Note Speaker

Featured on Good Day America and the TODAY Show

National Presenter: IDEA, ECA, and Sarah City Conventions

Deep Health Evolution, Co-Owner with his wife, Fatima Cook

In episode #45, Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone had the absolute pleasure to talk with Gregg Cook, a fitness professional who has found great success due to his passion to provide the world with the tools to take health, strength and joy into their own hands by way of a lifestyle. Gregg discusses his journey from taking classes at CRUNCH Fitness in NYC, to becoming a national fitness presenter, to collaborating with his wife, Fatima, to create their own company, Deep Health Evolution. Gregg is not only an amazingly educated and compassionate fitness leaver, but also down-to-earth and hilarious. Make sure to listen carefully and find out why Gregg’s toenails are painted blue and why he is headed to Mallorca, Spain this fall.

For more her on Gregg and Deep Health Evolution

Website: www.deephealthevolution.com (Subscribe to their mailing list!)

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

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

Shahil Patel - BollyX - Episode 43

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Episode 43 - Shahil Patel: Co-Founder and CEO of BollyX

CEO and Co-Founder of BollyX

NBC’s America’s Got Talent Finalist 2009

AFAA Certified

World-Renowned Choreographer & Performer

International Fitness Presenter

BollyX On-Demand Mastermind

In Episode 43, the very talented and charismatic, Shahil Patel, creator and co-founder of BollyX discusses his road to “Rock Stardom” with the Two Fit Crazies! Shahil talks about growing up in SoCal in an Indian household where his parents expected him to be a doctor.  He didn’t listen!  YEAH!!! However, Shahil’s childhood love for the music and dance of Bollywood, the film industry of India, would change the course of his life forever! From Berkeley to American’s Got Talent, Shahil is now WORLD-WIDE! BollyX is taking over! And…log onto the website and get a free trial of BollyX “On Demad”! WHAT?!??!

This Episode was a lot of fun!

Much Love Shahil!!!!

TFC

For More on Shaill and BollyX:

Website: https://bollyx.com/

BollyX 5th Anniversary Summer Blowout: https://bollyx.com/summersale/

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCADJWEwdD6aUScK-i9kBmaA

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bollyxfitness

#bollyx #bollywood #AGT #americasgottalent #jaiho #dancefitness

Jay Alders - Surf Artist/Dad - Episode 42

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Episode 42 - Jay Alders - Artist

“Surf Artist of the Decade” –Brazil’s Alma Surf Magazine
“Dali learned to surf” –Jon Coen, ESPN
“Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door.” -Jay Alders, ESPN Interview

In Episode 42, Two Fit Crazies sit down with Jay Alders, an internationally acclaimed fine artist, photographer, & designer. His intricate brushwork, intense colors, & superb compositions bring to life his signature elongated figures and stylized forms.
Aside from Jay’s kick ass surf, music, romance, & yoga-inspired art, Jay discusses his journey to fulfilling his dream of making a career out of his passions. He delves into his life as a father of three young kids while still managing to design album covers and live paint with bands such as 311, G Love, and Slightly Stoopid, just to name a few.

Enjoy!
Two Fit Crazies!

For More On Jay Alders:
His Site: www.jayalders.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jayalders
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayalders/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jayalders
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jayalders/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jayalders

Sherry Shamrock - Pound Poms - Episode 40

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Episode 40 – Sherry Shamrock – Founder and CEO of FIT 2 CHEER and “Pound Poms”

In Episode 40 of Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Sherry Shamrock, (Yes both she and her name ROCKS!) shares her powerful story of how she created FIT 2 CHEER and came up with PoundPoms, her innovative, cheerleading based fitness program. Sherry is a ball of energy and reveals how her weighted pom poms not only improve fitness, but also increase self-confidence and promote FUN! Women, men, Steve Harvey and even some “sharks” from Shark Tank have experienced her CheerKamp classes! #DoItWeighted

Sherry also speaks candidly about her personal struggles growing up in Tennessee, those summer in the pencil factory, and how you must always “pack a little sugar” “… because sipping on lemonade is always better than sipping on lemons.” The Two Fit Crazies may have teared up a bit from Sherry’s poignant stories about her ability to recognize that “internal health equals external beauty!”   

Enjoy a VERY POWERFUL Episode 40!

It’s “Where It’s At!”

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

For More on Sherry:

Web: https://poundpoms.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fit2cheer

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/fit2cheer

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fit2cheer/

Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness. 

Josh Sprague - Orange Mud - Episode 39

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Episode 39 - Josh Sprague – Orange Mud

Orange Mud Owner/Creator, Creator of Over 13 Different Hydration Packs Featured in Runners World Magazines, 2x Ironman, Ultra-Runner, Mountain Biker, Country Boy…

In episode #39, Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone sit down with Josh (Clay) Sprague, the creator and owner of Orange Mud.  What the Hell is Orange Mud? We will get to that…….. Josh discusses how growing up in Kansas and how his love for adventures lead him to achieve his dreams of building a company around what he loves! Not only is Josh a badass endurance athlete, but also a genius when it comes to solving problems about how to carry hydration! 

Josh’s discusses all about his state-of-the-art ergonomic hydration packs that feature “no-bounce” hydration as well as some of his other awesome products such as his transition and seat wrap cover. We want all of these products!!!!

 Enjoy episode #39 and check out Orange Mud!

Here’s To Going Long!!!!

Two Fit Crazies

For More On Orange Mud:

Website: https://www.orangemud.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/orangemud

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/theorangemud/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUHukQIKyzO9k0W2qxoFvhg

Irene Lewis-McCormick - Fitness Educator/Author - Episode 38

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Episode #38 - Irene Lewis-McCormick

International Fitness Educator, 30-year Fitness Veteran, Twice Published Author, Faculty at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, and SCW Fitness, Director for Octane Fitness, Orange Theory Coach,  RYKA Fitness Ambassador, Master Trainer for: TRX, Savvier Fitness, Power Systems, SCW Fitness Education, JumpSport, and KnotOut. Certifications include: NSCA, ACE, AFAA, ACSM, AEA, and YogaFit. IDEA Fitness Presenter of the Year Nominee 2018.

In episode #38 of Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone, the spunky and super intelligent Irene Lewis-McCormick walks us through HER rise to fame in the cutthroat fitness industry.  From teaching aerobics classes in small studios….and yes thongs and headbands were totally cool, to starring in dozens of workout videos, Irene is the real deal! She not only discusses some valuable tips to be more successful in the fitness world, but also how to effectively retain clients and foster relationships in any career.

Irene delves into her life as a professor at Drake University and shares some eye-opening experiences about the next generation of fitness professionals.  (Don’t worry! It’s not all bad!) Irene also discusses the importance of strong communication skills and being able to have the ability to “Train to Transfer!”

As the author of The HIIT Advantage and A Women’s Guide to Muscle Strength, Irene is also an expert on properly training the body, especially the woman’s body, by using HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) workouts as well as safe and effective strength programs. Her knowledge base is amazing and her 30+ years of experience makes her a true leader in the fitness world!

Irene has her hand in just about EVERYTHING in the fitness industry….and we even got a little plug for Orange Theory Fitness in there!

Thank you for listening in on Episode 38!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

Web: www.irenemccormick.com

Instagram: @irenemccormick3

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Irene-Lewis-McCormick/e/B006JG44IS

Orangetheory Fitness: https://www.orangetheoryfitness.com/

Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness. 

Lamonte Goode - CyberYoga - Episode 37

“You can always take things to the next level. Spiritually. Physically. Mentally.” Lamonte Goode

Episode 37 – Lamonte Goode – Creator of CyberYoga

In Episode 37, the TFC’s have a very interesting and connecting conversation with Lamonte Goode, the creator of the amazing and innovative yoga style CyberYoga. Taking inspiration from machinery, science fiction, “downloads” and even Street Fighter II: The World Warrior, hear how Lamonte creates and stirs us to use our bodies, aka “biomechanical machines with spirituality”, to create movement, art and a strong connection tour spirits. His artistic movement is on full display on his CyberYoga Instagram page. You must see this to appreciate it. It is truly amazing!

With a long career in TV, film and commercials as well, we can’t get enough of this fascinating artist. We are honored and grateful for having him on the show.

Enjoy!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone! 

For More On Lamonte Goode:

Web:  http://cyberyoga.la/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cyberyoga1

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/_cyberyoga_

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/cyberyoga1

Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness. 

Dr. Abby Bales, DPT, CSCS - Pelvic Floor Specialist - Episode 34

Episode 34 – Dr. Abby Bales, DPT, CSCS

In Episode 34, Fit Crazies Brian and Christine get some help in navigating the waters of exercising, both during pregnancy and postpartum, with the amazing Dr. Abby Bales! 

Dr. Bales is a New York State board certified physical therapist and owner of Reform Physical Therapy in New York City. Reform PT specializes in treating and training pregnant and postpartum female athletes of all levels. Abby is a graduate of NYU's Doctorate of Physical Therapy program, a pelvic floor certified physical therapist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist, a run coach, 9 time marathoner, loving wife to a Marine and mother of two youngsters. As such, she offers a very unique perspective and supreme level of expertise. 

Abby is dedicated to helping women stay as active as they want to be during a very unique time in their lives. As a mother and an athlete, Abby understands the emotional and physical needs of women to be active both during and after pregnancy, the desire to return to high levels of performance, and the complexity of fitness and motherhood.

We have a great conversation. There really is something for everyone to take home from this episode. Moms. Moms to be. Fellow Trainers. And yes, even you fellas. Get out your notebooks! And be sure to visit the Reform PT Instagram page for Dr. Bale’s exercise series. 

Thank You Dr. Bales for sharing your expertise!

Word To Your Motha!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone! 

For more information on Dr. Bales and Reform PT NYC:

Website:  https://reformptnyc.com/

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

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReformPTNYC

Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.  

Christine's Boston Marathon Experience - Episode 33

Episode 33 - Christine's Boston Marathon Experience

The TFCs called for an emergency podcasting session after Christine's unusual Boston Marathon experience. To say that the weather was bad, would be an understatement. It was awful and lead to an uncustomary performance for Christine; the dreaded "DNF".

Listen in as Christine and Brian hash out the details and hear the story rom an absolutely crazy day! Marathons are hard enough!

Let the Healing Begin!!!!

Much Love,
Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

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Karli Taylor - BarreFlow - Episode 32

Meet Us At The Barre!!!

Episode 32 – Karli Taylor – Creator of BarreFlow

iTunes:  https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-32-karli-taylor-creator-of-barreflow/id1277831167?i=1000409157817&mt=2

In Episode 32, the Fit Crazies rap with Karli Taylor, creator of BarreFlow to get the skinny on her innovative program that combines the emerging and popular fitness genre that is Barre and Vinyasa Yoga like flow into one posture improving, core developing, multi joint/multi muscle moving workout.

Barre has been a hit on the scene for a while now and Karli is the first guest on our show to discuss it. We hear of Barre’s origins, what guided her towards it and what she saw as areas that she could take the philosophy to a different level with added movement.

In addition, Karli gives us the lowdown on who her BarreFlow program can benefit. The short answer? Everybody! Men. Women. Young. Old. Athletes. Pre and post-natal. You name it. With modifications and advancements for all, if you’ve got a body, you’ll find your flow with BarreFlow. We even hear Christine’s firsthand recount of her experience BarreFlow! And let’s just say, she found it to be more challenging than she anticipated. That alone should peak your interest!

Please Listen In Good Health!

“Where It’s At.”

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone!

For more on BarreFlow and Karli Taylor, lookie here!

www.barreflow.net/

https://www.facebook.com/barreflow/

https://www.instagram.com/barreflow/

Please, as always, be sure to subscribe to Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone on iTunes or where ever you listen to your favorite podcasts. We appreciate the support and it goes a long way in helping us share our message of health and fitness.

Alana Sanders - Get Pulsed/Social Media Expert - Episode 30

“If you wanna be somebody
If you wanna go somewhere,
you better wake up and pay attention.”

"If You Wanna Be Somebody" As sung by “Get Pulsed” creator Alana Sanders on Episode 30!  

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Episode 30 with Guest – Alana Sanders – Creator of “Get Pulsed”/Social Media Expert/Fitness Presenter

In Episode 30, the Two Fit Crazies welcome Alana Sanders; creator of the nationally accredited dance fitness program Get Pulsed and Social Media expert. And yes, that’s right, we got her to sing for us. She is, after all, known as the “Singing Fitness Instructor”!

Alana gives us the lowdown on how she got her start in the fitness industry, her career as a college professor teaching marketing and the creation of Get Pulsed, an innovative dance fitness program that incorporates the use of weights into the dance routines to help tone while in a fun cardio setting. It’s a brand that she says “…will assist with your health and get you to where you need to be, but you’re going to have fun doing it!” 

A teacher at heart, Alana has dedicated herself to helping and educating people in every aspect of the fitness industry. From teaching her program as an instructor, to Get Pulsed trainer certification, to teaching fitness professionals how to be successful through the all-important social medias, Alana is involved in many layers of the fitness industry. She, literally, wrote the first Social Media college textbook published by Pearson Education released in 2011 and continues to instruct at SCW Mania conventions throughout the country. Of course, the hosts took the opportunity to steal some social media advice! Thanks for sharing Alana! 

And get this! In addition to being the creator of Get Pulsed and an expert on Social Media, Alana was also the winner of the 2016 SCW Fitness Idol competition and is up for IDEA Fitness Presenter of the Year! Yes folks, She’s a Rock Star!!! 

The fitness industry is lucky to have a gem like Alana and we were so glad to have her on the #Podcast. Please listen as Christine and Brian discuss all of this and more with the great, Alana Sanders! 

Enjoy!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

More Information on Alana Sanders:

https://www.alanasanders.com/

https://www.facebook.com/AlanaSanders

https://www.instagram.com/AlanaSanders/

Get Pulsed:

https://www.getpulsed.com/

https://www.youtube.com/user/GetPulsedFitness

https://www.facebook.com/getpulsedfitness/

https://www.instagram.com/getpulsed/

https://twitter.com/Get_Pulsed

Also Mentioned:

https://scwfit.com/

http://www.ideafit.com/

Marvin Towler - Trainer/Speaker/Instigator/Athlete - Episode 28

“Growing up, “instigator” always had a negative connotation…

…So I looked up what it means. And it’s someone who stirs the pot in a good way; and instigates change.” ~ Marvin Towler

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Episode 28 with Marvin Towler – Trainer/Speaker/Instigator/Athlete

In Episode 28, Christine and Brian sit down for a fun and thought-provoking conversation with admitted instigator Marvin Towler. Marvin is a talented Success Coach, coaching others in clarifying goals and working towards personal and professional success. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the personal development industry. Along his path to self-mastery he came across Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s #1 best seller The ONE Thing, which had such an impact on him that he decided to become one of the first 40 people in the world to be certified to teach the powerful principals of productivity.

We discuss the importance of setting practical goals, developing positive habits, the myth of productivity via multi-tasking and the interesting benefits of having experienced adversity in our lives. And much, much more!

And one interesting side note, Marvin becomes our second straight guest to forgo a legal career to pursue greater passions in life. Ah, The Universe!!!!  A life-long student and consciousness explorer, Marvin Towler is constantly evolving and unfolding!

Episode 28! Enjoy!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone!

Show Notes:

https://www.marvintowler.com/

https://www.the1thing.com/

Also mentioned:

Seth Godin

The Slight Edge

Multitask Research Study – Prof. Clifford Nass. Stanford University

Shane Barnard - Urban Kick - Episode 27

“It’s my job to make you feel better when you leave my class or workout than when you walked in. That’s my goal!” Shane Barnard – Creator of Urban Kick

In Episode 27 the Two Fit Crazies are joined by Shane Barnard, creator of Urban Kick, an innovative, exciting and athletic format workout that is taking group fitness by storm!

This is a fantastic chat. Developed from scratch using her background in dance, Urban Kick grew to where Shane was able to leave her career as an attorney behind to follow her dream and spread good health and fitness to the masses. And, my goodness, aren’t we the lucky ones for this! Shane has “it”!

Using sequences named after such notables as Flavor Flav, Jackie Chan and The Terminator, Urban Kick takes a sports conditioning approach and combines punch and kick sequences with H.I.I.T. drills, for a multi-level, fun and heart-healthy workout. It borrows from different martial art techniques such as: taekwondo, karate and muay thai kickboxing to create a total body cardio kickboxing workout that incorporates steady state cardiovascular training, metabolic boosting H.I.I.T. training and functional body-weight strength training for a dynamic and efficient workout.

And as has become an ongoing theme of the Podcast, we touch upon the current state of the fitness industry. We believe that you will appreciate Shane’s perspective. The Two Fit Crazies are detecting a common trend from the leaders in the industry.

Thank you, Shane, for developing your amazing Urban Kick program (and kicking your law practice to the curb).  We had a blast catching up with you!

Enjoy!

Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone

www.urbankick.com

https://www.facebook.com/urbankickIT/

https://www.instagram.com/UrbanKickIT/

https://www.youtube.com/user/urbankickfitness