Clinically Pressed

Michael Borst is the definition of going the distance. Michael as an extremely talented up and coming physical therapy/athletic trainer as well as an ultra-distance runner. Whatever Michael does he excels at and we cover all of this topics in this episode. We discuss how Michael transitioned into ultra-distance running and races and why they seem to call to him. We also get into how Michael keeps his performance at top level with the knowledge he has gained both in his academic career as well as his own continued learning. Along with all of this we discuss going from a ‘traditional’ diet to ketogenic in order to optimize performance. If you’re into running this is a must watch. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This is the first installment of a Clinically Paragon Discussion with our partners at Paragon Nutrition and Fitness. In these discussions we will be taking major topics in the health, nutrition, performance and supplement industry and breaking down what it all means and passing as much information on to you as we can. In this episode we talk about Vitamin D and everything that it can do to help your body function. Not only to stay healthy but to perform optimally. Check it out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Sean has covered the full spectrum when it comes to athletic performance and health.  Sean was a very high level hockey player that also dabbled in strongman competition.  From there he attended chiropractic school where he learned and trained under some of the smartest people in the field.  He uses that combination of experience and skills to help his patients/clients today with the highest level of care and training possible. In this episode Sean talks about his journey to running his own business and continuing to increase what he is doing to help his patients.  We talk basics of training to the highest levels of rehab and Sean has great insight into what can be most effective.  Check it out. ​ -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This is actually an episode we filmed on our way down to the CrossFit Games and it was a top we are all very interested in.  Mental health in athletes is growing to be a huge topic in the world of athlete health and sports performance.  Many highly competitive programs are moving to the forefront of mental health and mental performance. We discuss a lot of the things we have been hearing that are coming out by the top names in the industry and just how important it is.  There is so much that can be affected by your health and especially the mental aspect.  Not only can it play a huge part in your quality of your life but everything when it comes to your performance.  Check out our thoughts in this episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Dieting is hard and there are so many options to choose from it can be absolutely dizzying. Here we talk about that confusion and also some of the basic recommendations we have to get started and not have it be a rat race to the fastest way to lose weight. Also a big announcement in joining forces with Paragon Nutrition. Use this link: http://paragonfn.com?aff=8 and promo code "cp15" at check out for 15% off your order. Also check out Weight Loss 101 by Dr. Andrew Jagim here: http://totalathletictherapy.teachable.com/p/weightloss101 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This is our first episode from our trip to the CrossFit Games in Madison and it was a great one.  Kelly Wild is a member of Team Timberwolf and also a paragon Fitness sponsored athlete.  Kelly has competed at the highest level in both Division 1 hockey and now in the team competition within CrossFit.  She's doing all that while getting through physical therapy school.  Oh and she manages all of this along with type I diabetes. ​ This is a great episode and there is a lot of interesting discussion on CrossFit and its evolution to how to manage a busy life and still compete on the hight levels not only in athletics but in your daily life. ​ -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Jake and Nikki cover it all when it comes to strength & conditioning and they cover it from all sides.  Their focus is on training a lot of populations and adapting what they do to who they are working with.  They don't just focus on the physical.  They take into account the mental, emotional and social aspects of their athletes and making them improve everywhere in their life. ​ They also take performance uno the worlds of CrossFit through CrossFit UDX and beyond.  There is a lot of information on looking at different aspects of training and not just keeping it to the programs.  Great episode with a ton of insight and information. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

We had the opportunity to head down to Madison, WI to check out the CrossFit Games and also get some fantastic interviews with incredible people (coming soon).  In this short episode Kyle and Joel sit down and recap what we got out of the trip and some of the things we observed and lessons learned. ​ It was such an incredible thing to witness the dedication everyone has to the lifestyle and to the community.  We would find it hard to believe the there is a community out there that is much stronger than the CrossFit community.  Check out some of our highlights in this discussion from the games. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Kat Soper does a little bit of everything when it comes mindfulness and wellness.  Kat is a yoga instructor but adds so much more to what she does than just yoga.  Kat started Palm + Pine (Free Spirit.  Midwest Roots) and not only offers yoga but they put on full retreats for people to get away, unplug and generally spend some time with their mind. ​ Kat talks about everything that goes into Pam + Pine, how she uses yoga and also how yoga has benefited her life.  She has some fantastic insight on things you can do to be mindful and help keep your wellness high.  This is a great look into yoga and some of the things it can add to your life.  Check it out. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

There as been a lot in the news today about all the different things with the Netflix documentary 'What the Health' and the AMA posting on coconut oil. We don't have a lot of strong opinions either way but we think that is what makes it unique and also applicable to life. Check out Joel's thoughts in this CP Short. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault? In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Fitness Lying Down takes a very unique approach to improving your overall fitness and they make it fun at the same time.  The focus of FLD is movement first.  Gone are a lot of the traditional movements with barbells and dumbbells (you won't find them in their facility) and those are replaced with bands, kettle bells and most importantly, the ultimate sand bag. ​ Anthony and Cory have spent a lot of time thinking about what they wanted to accomplish with FLD and it shows and is highly effective.  Not only will they get you moving better and mastering movements, they will get you in shape and have a great time while you are doing it.  Check out some of the great information they have to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this CP Short we talk about watching out for fads and quick fixes and some ideas to make sure you are looking for the long term and maximizing results while minimizing frustration. Joel talks out of personal experience and gives three main ideas to try and help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Coach Malecek has run the entire spectrum when it comes to the wrestling life.  Coming out of Osage, IA Coach Malecek wrestled some of the highest level of high school wrestling in the country.  From there he went on the wrestle at Northern Iowa against some of the best in the country in the NCAA. ​ Coach Malecek has been coaching for many years since and the success has continued.  And on top of all of that he runs the largest team wrestling camp in the country.  We got to sit down with Coach and talk about everything from wrestling practice/training, recruiting, and how he has continued to live a healthy life and pass that on to everyone around him.  This is a great episode with a lot of information to apply to your life. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Harrison is always on the cutting edge of the fitness industry and is one of the top personal trainers in the La Crosse area.  He takes an innovative and uncommon approach when working with clients that isn't just about getting a hard workout in.  There is a much larger focus on the entire health and wellness of the client. ​ We got to sit down with Harrison and talked about everything mobility, health and fitness.  We also got into some other areas around motivation and worth ethic and Harrison has some incredible insights into those areas.  He is quite the professional with new ventures in the La Crosse area.  Check it out and Enjoy! ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this CP Short we have another 'What We Are Reading'. This one features The Marshmallow Test. Great book and very interesting ideas drawn out of it on how much we act as a child translates later into life. Something as simple as seeing if we can delay gratification at a young age predicts a lot of things down the line. Very interesting read and worth checking out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Tom is a Nike running athlete who has competed on the highest levels of track and field, including world championships in China and the 2016 Olympics in Rio.  Before all of that Tom was a student-athletes at Oklahoma State University where he was able to take his training to the next level and set him on the course he is on. ​ In this episode we talk all about his story coming up as a runner and how he ended up in Stillwater Oklahoma. Tom has always been very in touch with his training and always looking for what can help take him to the next level.  We talk treatment, rehab, nutrition, training styles and advice he would give up and coming runners.  If you are a runner in any capacity this is a great episode to check out. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Continuing education is a huge pillar that the CP PodSquad believes in deeply and Alex Earl is someone who provides just that and he is good at it.  Alex is the owner and operator of Midwest Rehabilitation Institute which provides continuing education courses for chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers and anyone else trying to improve their skills. ​ In this episode we sit down with Alex and talk about how it all got started and all of what MWRI is all about.  We cover the classes including DNS (and Alex's trip to Prague) and the other courses he offers.  If you want to improve your skill set we highly recommend checking them out.  Find discounts to courses in September in the show notes. Check them out at www.clinicallypressed.com ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Unity Fitness is a La Crosse, WI based gym but their ideas and processes can extend to everyone.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with founder and head coach Jordan Rudolph to talk not only about Unity Fitness and the success they have had building a wholistic program of their members but the world of health and fitness as a whole. ​ Jordan is constantly on the go and striving to improve not only the gym and the members experience but himself and what he can deliver.  There is so much good information in this episode it was hard to stop it and we can wait for the second round.  Enjoy this episode and be sure to take something out of it. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Ever put a bag of ice on a bump, bruise or injury? Have you ever really ever thought about why you put ice on it?  Could you actually be doing more harm than good and has research backed the use of ice up? ​ Gary Reinl is on a mission to show us all why icing is an illusion and something that has been done for far too long and really for no good or evidence backed reason at all.  We challenge you to listen and really challenge the ideas you've had when it comes to this argument on using ice or not.  Do we do it because we always have?  Could we do something better?  Should we?  Check it all out in the episode.  Enjoy. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support