In Episode 093, we spend one of our final sessions of 2020 with Bobby Maximus. Bobby talks about the motivation he used and still uses today to develop and drive his career. Hailing from a small town in Northern Ontario, Bobby managed to work his way up the tactical and sporting ladder using a blue collar attitude. He also talks about how training and fitness adds significant value to his life and he helps others to find that same enjoyment and motivation around physical preparation and fitness. Bobby continues to apply this approach to his own daily training, even as he approaches middle age, keeping his workouts fresh and varying up the programming as he feels necessary. Whatever it takes to maintain his enjoyment of the process of exercising and maximizing his potential.During his career Bobby Maximus has been featured in numerous workout publications, conducted many seminars and worked with numerous Tier One Assets and Special Forces groups within the United Stated military. Bobby is also a regular contributor to Men’s Health Magazine and is the Keeper Of Authenticity at Lalo Tactical. In the past, Bobby was a police officer in serving as a member of the Peel Regional Police Force as well as The Toronto Police Service. He spent time on the road, as part of the Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy Team, and also as a Defensive Tactics Instructor. He has also competed in numerous fight competitions across North America. In 2006 he fought in UFC 58, UFC 62 and Ultimate Fight Night 5, where he won Submission of the Night. Robert also starred on Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter series, was the Ring of Fire light-heavyweight champion and fought for an amateur world kickboxing championship. In addition to his policing, training and fighting career, Bobby earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Western Ontario with a double major in Psychology and English. He also earned a Bachelor of Education graduate degree from Lakehead University.You can find out more information on Bobby Maximus via the following links:Website: https://www.bobbymaximus.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbymaximus/Twitter:https://twitter.com/bobbymaximusThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 092, we sit down with Dr. John Jaquish to find out why weightlifting and cardio are a waste of time. While it may sound like a click-bait title, Dr. Jaquish brings up some very compelling arguments around why your expectations around weightlifting and cardio may be misplaced. He talks about his own personal experiences around training, shedding fat, building muscle and strengthening bones. Dr. Jaquish also discusses the device he invented to build bone density, muscle strength and overall lean body mass, and identifies the reasons he believes it provides superior results to conventional weightlifting and cardio, particularly when it comes to muscle development and fat burning.John Jaquish began his experience in life sciences after being told by his Mother that she had been diagnosed with osteoporosis. John, in an effort to help his mother, created a device to place axial loading through bone to safely cause osteogenic responses to those loading events. The device was designed to trigger the effects of high-impact loading, but without the risk of injury. Dr. Jaquish is currently advancing osteogenic loading research and speaking worldwide about its implications, as well as developing other biotechnology devices and products that will aid in advancing the health and wellbeing of people all around the world. He frequently presents on the topics of osteogenic loading and whole body vibration and has disseminated his research at the World Congress on Osteoporosis, the Medical Wellness Association, multiple ageing/age management conferences, and the Google campus. Writings include multiple peer-reviewed publications in medical journals, and the book Osteogenic Loading. Dr. Jaquish has recently been invited to participate on the editorial board of Diabetes Open, a peer-reviewed medical journal.You can find out more information on Dr. John Jaquish via the following links:Website: https://www.doctorj.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjaquish/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/JaquishBiomedicalFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/drjaquish/The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 091, Don and Derek tackle the very important topic of concussions and traumatic brain injuries with rehabilitation expert, Natasha Wilch. We discuss the various causes of head injuries and concussions, as well as the proper treatment once a concussion is diagnosed. Don even lets us in on his experiences with concussions, at least the ones that were actually diagnosed. Thus, one of the biggest priorities in the process, as identified by Natasha, is truly conducting a proper diagnosis and then beginning a sound treatment process for the concussion. We examine the various activities that lead to head injuries, as well as many the various measures to help reduce the incidence of concussion in athletes of all types. We must also be aware of the other side effects of concussions including depression, loss of coordination, sleep disorders, learning challenges and other long-term neurological effects of repeated blows to the head. Natasha also talks about the efficacy of virtual and online sessions to not only help diagnose concussions, but also guide people through the rehabilitation process, particularly when in-person appointments are not as easy during a global pandemic.Natasha is a Concussion Coach, Speaker, Educator and Registered Physical Therapist. Her passion and heart lay in the world of concussion. Today Natasha's overall mission is to change the world's understanding of concussion and the lives of people living with post concussion syndrome for the better. As a Physical Therapist Natasha is the owner of Symphony Rehabilitation in Nanaimo, BC. Her clinic is the leader in concussion rehabilitation on Vancouver Island ~ pioneering the way in the Physical Therapy world for out of the box treatment models. Her desire to serve her clients led her to winning the Canadian Futurepreneur Entrepreneur of the Year Award, the Vancouver Island Business & Community Achievement Award and being in the top 400 or 8000 businesses in Canada for the RBC Women of Influence Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Always eager to learn and evolve as a therapist Natasha has pursued continuing education in Functional Neurology, Vestibular Rehabilitation, Bobath Concept, Acupuncture, IMS and more! Working with her clients and seeing the amazing changes they achieve in their lives keeps her passionate about her work and continuing to treat on the front lines with her team today!You can find out more information on Natasha Wilch via the following links:Website: https://www.natashawilch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natasha.wilch/Twitter:https://twitter.com/natashawilchFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/symphonyrehabThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 090, Don and Derek are kept on the edge of their seats in their conversation with Ray “Cash” Care and his stories about training, self-reflection, discipline and learning. Ray outlines his early years and development within the military and then takes us into a deeper dive into the challenges he faced throughout his training and tests, learning all along the way. He has learned numerous ways to train others and teach them to deal with pain, adversity and challenges, using their failures and breakdowns as life lessons and step-ladders to success and greater achievement. Ray even describes himself as a ‘pain coach’ that has learned to profit from pain and suffering. He also teaches the people that study under him to be accountable, employing his three-step process to decision making: Ask, Make, Take! Listening to Ray’s approach will allow you to achieve your goals with full accountability and responsibility.Ray “Cash” Care is a Navy SEAL veteran with multiple tours and other numerous overseas security details. Upon leaving SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team Two (SDV-2), Ray turned his passion and SEAL Team experience to the world of self-improvement and team building. He has become an accomplished fitness expert and speaker on topics ranging from fitness and building high functioning teams to organizational transformation. Ray’s approach has been featured on The History Channel “The Selection,” Discovery Channel “The Ultimate Solider Challenge” and the BBC “Ultimate Hell Week.” Ray is the Founder of CONQUER, a leadership and team building program designed to push you physically, mentally and emotionally for individuals to break through personal barriers. With over twenty-five plus year of fitness experience and numerous certifications, Ray’s extensive experience is both real-world and instructional.You can find out more information on Ray “Cash” Care via the following links:Website: https://www.raycashcare.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raycashcare/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsD6fVGG4vQGMzy9c7zz6yQTwitter:https://twitter.com/navysealraycareFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/FrogmindsetThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 089, Don and Derek speak with Sara De Luca on body composition, nutrition and all of the assessments around the process of transforming your body composition for the better. The initial focus of the conversation is on nutrition and the foods that can create challenges for people when it comes to overall health and body composition. The conversation then transitions into methods of testing and assessment to determine accurate fat composition, bone density, metabolic rate and lung capacity before setting a client on the path to better health and fitness. The right combination of diet, exercise and recovery are all discussed in depth with Sara.Sara De Luca is a registered Dietitian & Personal Trainer in New York City. Sara successfully completed my undergraduate and Dietetic Internship programs at CUNY Queens College in Flushing, NY. She is currently the Campus Dietitian & Sports Nutritionist for Manhattan College in Riverdale, NY, as well as in Private Practice via tele-health services. Sara also works as a free-lance food and nutrition writer for various media outlets including Eat This, Not That!, INSIDER and Prevention magazines. Her community, clinical and sports dietetics experience allow her to provide my clients with personalized nutrition education & guidance that is engaging, yet practical. She believes that food is, indeed, fuel to support the body, but is also something that should be enjoyed! As a passionate group fitness instructor, personal trainer, former athlete, and enthusiastic home cook, Sara strongly promotes a philosophy of balance in her own lifestyle, as well as in her work with others. You can find out more information on Sara De Luca via the following links:Website: https://www.fitrdeluca.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saradelucaa/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/saradelucaa/The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 088, Don and Derek sit down with elite bodybuilding competitor and influencer, Arash Rahbar. Arash begins by telling us about his development as a bodybuilding and the evolution of his career. However, Arash makes a much needed deep dive into the importance of both nutrition and mental focus in the development of an elite physique. Arash discusses the tips and tricks he has around meal planning and how he combines a performance nutrition plan with great tasting meals and dishes. He also identifies the importance of the mental game around preparing for bodybuilding contests and how this relates to the average person in achieving their own health and fitness goals. If you thought this was just going to be a podcast interview about throwing around heavy weights, get ready for something much more stimulating for the brain and gut.Half Iranian – half American, Arash Rahbar is a professional Classic Physique competitor. He was the runner-up of the 2016 Mr. Olympia Classic Men’s Physique, and the winner of the 2016 New York Pro. While Arash has achieved an avid success in a short period of time, he didn’t step on stage until the age of 32. For most of his life, Arash was enthralled by bodybuilding; looking up to greats like Arnold, Ronnie, and The Maryland Muscle Machine. However, he never felt his physique was good enough to compete in bodybuilding. It was in 2014, when Arash decided it was time to finally put the spray tan on. He confidently stepped onto the NPC Bev Francis Atlantic States stage, taking home the 1st place trophy. That same year, Arash won the IFBB North American Championships, which earned him a Professional status in bodybuilding.You can find out more information on Arash Rahbar via the following links:Website: https://arashrahbar.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arashrahbar/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMDdyoc0pQ-pN8pijW1hapgFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/thearashrahbarThe D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 087, Don and Derek take a bit of time to ask, “How are you doing?” With all of the unprecedented things happening in the world today, we often forget to ask each other if everything is okay on a personal level. Businesses are closing, jobs are being lost, friends and family are being impacted by health concerns and we have less opportunities and outlets for direction human interaction and enjoyment. Being able to cope in 2020 has been a real challenge for everyone. Finding out how to stay fit and how to stay healthy during this time should be everyone’s concern. Even professional sport is having a hard time staying healthy and off the injury list. We discuss all of these issues and more as part of a ‘check-in’ moment with each other.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 086, we talk heart rate monitoring for general health and fitness with John Lally of Firstbeat Technologies. Wearable technology is becoming more and more a part of everyone’s life, monitoring all aspects of health, wellness and fitness. But when it comes to heart rate, there are still a lot of unanswered questions about how to not only monitor hear rate effectively, but also use that information appropriately for improving overall fitness, burning fat and improving overall recovery. John walks us through his experiences using heart rate monitoring for all sorts of applications. He also shows us how heart rate monitoring can be used intelligently to help you achieve your own fitness and performance goals.John Lally is the CEO and Founder of Pivot Sports Global, providing technical leadership for Firstbeat in the area of heart rate monitoring for athletes and general population fitness enthusiasts. John has extensive experience in working with heart rate monitoring for several decades working with all sports including ice hockey, rowing, football and basketball.You can find out more information on John Lally and Firstbeat via the following links:Websites: https://www.firstbeat.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jlals8000/https://www.instagram.com/firstbeat_technologies/The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 085, Don and Derek have the pleasure of speaking with functional range and mobility pioneer, Dr. Andreo Spina. Dr. Spina starts off with a discussion around the term ‘mobility’ and how he defines it within his treatment system and his educational courses. He even touches on the approach to his own personal health and fitness. The discussion then jumps to the topic of spine and joint health, as it relates to mobility and stability. Dr. Spina speaks in great depth on the topics of movement and movement screening to maximize health and minimize the potential for injury, and also discusses the importance of addressing and managing pain on both a physical and psychological level.Dr. Spina holds a Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from McMaster University. He later graduated with summa cum laude and clinic honors from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic. He then completed a two-year post-graduate fellowship in Sports Sciences. He is the creator of the Functional Range Release (FR)® soft tissue management system, the Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)® mobility development system, and the Kinstretch™ method of movement stretching that are currently used by practitioners worldwide as well as a number of professional sports organizations, athletes, and performers. He is a published author, and international speaker on the topics of joint health, movement and mobility development, sports performance, and injury management.You can find out more information on Dr. Andreo Spina and his educational courses via the following links:Websites: https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/ https://kinstretch.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andreospina/ https://www.instagram.com/FunctionalRangeRelease/ https://www.instagram.com/Functional_Range_Conditioning/ https://www.instagram.com/Kinstretch/The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showSpotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5Py2SSPA4mntNwYRm0OpriYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.comTwitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen

In Episode 084, Don and Derek discuss the elephant in the room and the impact of ageing on their exercise routines. We are all ageing and there is not stopping that process. It’s no surprise that exercising when you are in your twenties looks a lot different than when you are in your forties or fifties. While Don and Derek may still be in great physical shape, and may even be more generally fit than when they were younger, there are still many challenges to staying healthy and fit as you get older. While aerobic and endurance abilities may be improved or maintained, speed and elastic abilities are very difficult to hold onto as you get beyond your thirties and forties. Strength can be improved and maintained, but as testosterone levels begin to decline dramatically, fatigue can be much more prevalent.Don and Derek discuss how they have managed to stay ahead of the curve with their fitness and athletic abilities despite the ageing process. They also point out the realities of getting older and how you have to embrace new limitations with a sense of humor. There are specific reasons why you can no longer do the things you so easily managed as a younger person. One of the big reasons is self-preservation and survival. But, there are still many things you can do to keep your mind and body in optimal working order if you just take the proper time, care and effort.The D&D Fitness Radio podcast is available at the following locations for downloadable audio, including: iTunes – https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/d-d-fitness-radio-podcast/id1331724217iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/dd-fitness-radio-28797988/Spreaker.com – https://www.spreaker.com/show/d-and-d-fitness-radios-showYou can reach both Don and Derek at the following locations: Don Saladino: http://www.DonSaladino.com Twitter and Instagram - @DonSaladino YouTube - http://www.youtube.com/donsaladino Derek M. Hansen: http://www.SprintCoach.com Twitter and Instagram - @DerekMHansen YouTube - http://youtube.com/derekmhansen