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Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 10min

Lee Throckmorton: Strength & Conditioning Considerations & Needs Analysis for Firefighters

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Lee Throckmorton to discuss strength & conditioning considerations and needs analysis for firefighters. Lee Throckmorton recently retired from a 30-year career in public safety which began on the oceanfront as a lifeguard for a large volume tourist destination in Southeast Virginia. In 1997, he began working for a high tempo, urban fire department concurrently with a seasonal lifeguard career. Lee was able to have a diverse career within the fire service as a paramedic, hazardous material technician, code enforcement, and arson investigator. His assignment to the Fire Marshal’s Office took Lee to the Police Academy and Field Training Program within the city’s Police Department. Lee’s final assignment was as a Lieutenant on a busy ladder company at his department’s midtown location. Lee is the Founder/CEO of Kaizen Groundworks which specializes in Tactical Athlete Preparation for individuals looking to enter into the tactical workspace within public safety. For more on Lee, be sure to check out @free_carl_lee and @kaizengroundworks on social media. Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Nov 29, 2023 • 42min

Dr. Gregory DiFelice: The ACL Preservation Method and the Case for ACL Repair, Part 2

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregory DiFelice to discuss his preservation method and the case for ACL repair instead of reconstruction. Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He also holds an academic appointment at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University as an Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon. His main surgical focus is on the treatment of the knee, shoulder, and hip. Using both non-surgical and surgical methods, he strives to utilize the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes, while preserving their native tissues. He refers to his customized approach as Preservation First, and this guides his practice. His philosophy, developed over 20+ years in practice, is to use surgery as a last resort, and if surgery is absolutely necessary, to perform the most conservative surgery that will give the best, most long-lasting results for the patient. This delicate balancing of the risks and benefits of surgery for each individual is, in essence, the art of surgery. Dr. DiFelice is a surgical innovator and has developed several cutting-edge surgical techniques that allow him to save a patients’ torn ligaments, rather than replacing them, which is the current standard of care. His approach is called ligament preservation and includes conservative, minimally invasive techniques such as primary repair and primary repair with augmentation. By saving the patients’ native ligament tissues, he greatly reduces surgical injury to the patient, and thus diminishes the recovery time and restores more of the natural function of the knee. Currently, for 50% to 75% of his ACL injured patients, he is able to save most, if not all, of the patients’ native tissue, thereby diminishing the need for grafts. He uses ACL reconstruction – the replacing of the torn ligament with a graft, which is considered the standard of care throughout the world – only as a last resort when there is little or no native tissue available to save. As the surgical innovator of his modern-day preservation approach, he has published and lectured extensively, both domestically and internationally, on this and other topics. For more on Dr. DiFelice, be sure to check out @drdifelice on Instagram , https://gregorysdifelicemd.com/ and https://difelicefoundation.org/ Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Nov 26, 2023 • 40min

Dr. Gregory DiFelice: The ACL Preservation Method and the Case for ACL Repair, Part 1

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Gregory DiFelice to discuss his preservation method and the case for ACL repair instead of reconstruction. Dr. Gregory S. DiFelice is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in Sports Traumatology and Joint Reconstruction Surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He also holds an academic appointment at the Weill Medical College of Cornell University as an Associate Attending Orthopedic Surgeon. His main surgical focus is on the treatment of the knee, shoulder, and hip. Using both non-surgical and surgical methods, he strives to utilize the latest technologies to improve patient outcomes, while preserving their native tissues. He refers to his customized approach as Preservation First, and this guides his practice. His philosophy, developed over 20+ years in practice, is to use surgery as a last resort, and if surgery is absolutely necessary, to perform the most conservative surgery that will give the best, most long-lasting results for the patient. This delicate balancing of the risks and benefits of surgery for each individual is, in essence, the art of surgery. Dr. DiFelice is a surgical innovator and has developed several cutting-edge surgical techniques that allow him to save a patients’ torn ligaments, rather than replacing them, which is the current standard of care. His approach is called ligament preservation and includes conservative, minimally invasive techniques such as primary repair and primary repair with augmentation. By saving the patients’ native ligament tissues, he greatly reduces surgical injury to the patient, and thus diminishes the recovery time and restores more of the natural function of the knee. Currently, for 50% to 75% of his ACL injured patients, he is able to save most, if not all, of the patients’ native tissue, thereby diminishing the need for grafts. He uses ACL reconstruction – the replacing of the torn ligament with a graft, which is considered the standard of care throughout the world – only as a last resort when there is little or no native tissue available to save. As the surgical innovator of his modern-day preservation approach, he has published and lectured extensively, both domestically and internationally, on this and other topics. For more on Dr. DiFelice, be sure to check out @drdifelice on Instagram , https://gregorysdifelicemd.com/ and https://difelicefoundation.org/ Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Nov 15, 2023 • 49min

Chipper Anderson: Navigating the Strength & Conditioning Field as a Young Coach

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Chipper Anderson to discuss lessons on navigating the field of S&C as a young coach. Chipper is a coach at Virginia High Performance (VHP), working with active and retired Special Operators within the tactical community. He is also a part of the Rude Rock Strength and Conditioning team which specializes in restorative strength and fascial-based training. In his role at Virginia High Performance, Chipper expertly identifies problems and quickly comes up with solutions to aberrant movement patterns seen in Special Operators in the Tactical realm. He has helped hundreds of special operators return to duty pain-free following acute or chronic injuries, has helped selectees prepare for the hardest selection processes in the military, and helped retired Special Operators who have dealt with multitudes of injuries and years of chronic pain and restored them to a fully functioning healthy human so they can enjoy life again. For more on Chipper, you can find him on Instagram @chipper.anderson Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Nov 8, 2023 • 57min

Bree Woolard: The “50 First Dates” Series & Tips for Healthy Dating

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Bree Woolard to discuss her 50 first dates series and tips from her personal dating experience. Bree has a passion for empowering young adults with her relatable lifestyle-focused content including dating, relationships, self-love and mindset. After quitting her corporate job, solo travelling in a foreign country, and going on 50 First Dates she is super excited to continue sharing her journey on social media. For more on Bree, you can find her @breewoolard on Instagram and TikTok Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Nov 1, 2023 • 24min

Mark Briscoe: The Briscoe Brothers Journey & Life Lessons from Wrestling

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Mark Pugh to discuss the journey of the Briscoe Brothers and life lessons Mark Pugh is an American professional wrestler best known as Mark Briscoe. He is currently signed to Ring of Honor and its sister promotion All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He held the ROH World Tag Team Championship with his brother Jay Briscoe (as the Briscoe Brothers) a record 13 times, was one third of the ROH World Six-Man Tag Team Champions with Jay and Bully Ray, and alongside Jay was an inaugural inductee into the ROH Hall of Fame. He and Jay are also former Impact World Tag Team Champions, and have wrestled in Japan, working for New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW) - where they held the IWGP Tag Team Championship once, and the NEVER Openweight 6-Man Tag Team Championship twice (along with Toru Yano) - and Pro Wrestling Noah, where they were GHC Junior Heavyweight Tag Team Champions. All totaled between ROH, Impact, NJPW and Noah, the Briscoe Brothers held 19 total titles together - 15 World Tag Team Championships, a Jr. Heavyweight Tag Team Championship and three Six-Man Tag Team Championships. For more on Mark, you can find him on Instagram @m.briscoesr Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Oct 25, 2023 • 41min

Dr. Angela Gordon: Physical Therapy Considerations for Overhead Athletes

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Angela Gordon to discuss physical therapy considerations for overhead athletes. Angela T. Gordon PT, DSc, MPT, FAAOMPT, COMT, ATC, OCS, FMS has more than 16 years of clinical experience in orthopedic and sports physical therapy. Dr. Gordon was a high school and collegiate athlete  suffering several injuries that lead her pursue a career in physical therapy. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 2000 for athletic training, her Masters of Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 2002, and her Doctorate of Science from Andrews University 2012. Dr. Gordon earned her orthopedic manual therapist certification through NAIOMT in 2012. In 2012 Dr. Gordon received her functional dry needling specialist certification and in 2014 became Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist from the American Physical Therapy Association. In 2017, Dr. Gordon completed her fellowship with NAIOMT and is recognized by the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Therapists. In April 2013 Dr. Gordon became a published author for an article in the IJSPT: Relationships between core strength, hip external rotator muscle strength, and star excursion balance test performance in female lacrosse players. Dr. Gordon’s co authored a book chapter “Physical Therapy considerations Following Regenerative Medicine Interventions” in September 2017 in the textbook Regenerative Treatments in Sports and Orthopedic Medicine. Dr. Gordon has served as the lead physical therapist for the Washington Nationals Baseball in 2005 and from 2010-2015.  She works extensively with numerous professional and semi professional athletes from MLB, NFL, PGA, Canadian Football League, and European basketball players. She also works closely with many high school and collegiate overhead throwers and female athletes. Dr. Gordon is guest faculty with NAIOMT, teaching a specialty course for rehabilitation of overhead athletes and she has been invited to speak at a variety annual sports medicine conferences across the country. Dr. Gordon is the owner and creator of F. A.S.T.™ (Female Athlete Sports Training program) and is physical therapy consultant to George Mason University Athletics. To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Oct 18, 2023 • 53min

Dr. Borko Rodic: Beyond the “Physical” in Physical Therapy & Manual Therapy

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Borko Rodic to discuss his personal journey and backstory, how it impacted the person he has become today, and how a more "holistic" care model can be applied in physical and manual therapy. Borko Rodic, PT, DPT, DSc, OCS, FAAOMPT, graduated from Lebanon Valley College with a Bachelor of Science in 2006 and a Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2008. He then completed an orthopaedic residency program and was recognized as an Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist (OCS) by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties in 2011. Borko completed a Doctor of Science degree at Andrews University and a NAIOMT manual fellowship program in 2020. He currently works at Messiah University (Mechanicsburg, PA) as an Assistant Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Borko’s research agenda is on topics of clinical reasoning and orthopaedic manual therapy, and his research was presented at the national level. He resides near Hershey, PA, with his wife and three children. For more on Borko and Messiah University, you can visit https://www.messiah.edu/a/academics/facultydir/faculty_profile.php/?directoryID=9&entryID=2957 To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX15BRAWN" = 15% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Oct 16, 2023 • 46min

Brian Farber & Kyle Valery: Application of BlazePods to Clinical & Performance Settings

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Brain Farber (BlazePod) and Kyle Valery (Stretch Affect) to discuss the application of BlazePods to Clinical and Performance Settings. Brian Farber is the Head of BlazePod USA. BlazePod is a smart reaction training platform. Whether you’re a pro or a beginner, healthy or recovering, young or old, BlazePod unequivocally improves your reaction time & agility in sports performance, fitness, and therapy in the most engaging and exciting way. At BlazePod, we’re on a mission to reinvent training all over the world, empowering any athlete in any sport, and in any fitness or therapy domain to realize new levels of potential, breaking all previous barriers. That’s why we invented the BlazePod experience, bringing to life our belief that training is so much more powerful when it combines body and mind, and when it’s gamified, exciting, and even addicting. Kyle Valery is a wellness and performance coach with over 20 years of personal and professional experience. Finding himself inspired by high-performing individuals, and striving for the very best himself, he co-founded Stretch Affect to help people implement healthy habits leading to lasting change. Kyle offers the complete package of psychology, nutrition, fitness, and manual therapy. His integrative and interdisciplinary approach is unique and effective. With his uplifting and inspiring personality, Kyle demands only the best from himself, and his clients reap the rewards. His passion and motivation are evident in their success. Starting with the end in mind, he takes the long-term approach and believes in the power of information and education. He employs science and technology to optimize his client's personal plan for success. Some of Kyle’s clients include executives at Fortune 500 companies, entrepreneurs, angel investors, a Forbes List billionaire, a Guinness world record holder, an Olympic Gold Medalist, one of the highest paid athletes in sports history, a Football Hall of Fame running Back, surgeons and other medical professionals, high-ranking naval officers, and PHDs. Kyle's goal is to leave a legacy that honors the people closest to him. He holds a master's degree in Exercise Science and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist, Titleist Performance Institute coach, a dynamic neuromuscular stabilization practitioner, and a OnBase university provider. Also, a registered nutrition and dietetic technician, he is a practicing manual therapist with specialty certifications in Active Release Techniques, Neurokinetic Therapy, Fascial Distortion, and Functional Range Systems. To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX15BRAWN" = 15% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!
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Oct 11, 2023 • 42min

Nelson Dellis: What is a Memory Champion & How to Improve Your Memory

In this episode of the Brawn Body Health and Fitness Podcast, Dan is joined by Nelson Dellis to discuss memory competitions and strategies for improving memory. Nelson Dellis is a 5x USA Memory Champion and one of the leading memory experts in the world, traveling around the world as a competitive Memory Athlete, Memory Consultant, Published Author and highly sought-after Keynote Speaker. As a Memory Champion, Mountaineer, and Alzheimer's Disease Activist, he preaches a lifestyle that combines fitness, both mental and physical, with proper diet and social involvement. Born with an average memory, Nelson was inspired by the passing of his grandmother from Alzheimer's disease in 2009 to start training his memory so that he could keep his mind strong and healthy throughout his lifespan. In a short period of time, he transformed into one of the leading competitive memorizers in the world, claiming five U.S. titles along the way, the elite Grandmaster of Memory title, as well as a number of U.S. memory records for: (current record) Memorizing the most names in 15 minutes - 235 names (current record) Memorizing the most words in 15 minutes - 255 words (former record) Memorizing the most digits in 30 minutes - 907 digits (former record) Memorizing the most decks of playing cards in 30 minutes - 9.02 decks (former record) Memorizing the most digits in 5 minutes - 339 digits (former record) Memorizing a deck of cards in the fastest time - 40.65 seconds (current Guinness World Record) Fastest to recall a memorized deck of cards under water - 2m22s Nelson is the Founder & CEO of Climb For Memory, a non-profit charity that aims to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's disease research through mountain climbs all around the world. Nelson has climbed numerous peaks around the world for this cause, including four times on Mt. Everest. He also runs an expedition company that leads clients up mountains around the world (https://www.axventuresinc.com/) Nelson has been featured on the Netflix documentary “Memory Games” (2019), FOX's Superhumans, Brain Games, The TODAY Show, Fox and Friends, The Katie Couric Show, CNN.com, ABC Nightline, The Dr. Oz Show, The Science Channel, Nat Geo, SuperBrain China, among many others. He is the author of Remember It! The Names of People You Meet, All of Your Passwords, Where You Left Your Keys, and Everything Else You Tend to Forget (released in 2018) by Abrams Books. He is also the author of the kids memory book: Memory Superpowers! An Adventurous Guide to Remembering What You Don’t Want to Forget (released in 2020). For more on Nelson, be sure to check out nelsondellis.com & @nelzor To keep up to date with everything Dan is doing on the podcast, be sure to subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media! Episode Sponsors: MoboBoard: BRAWNBODY10 saves 10% at checkout! AliRx: DBraunRx = 20% off at checkout! https://alirx.health/ MedBridge: https://www.medbridgeeducation.com/brawn-body-training or Coupon Code "BRAWN" for 40% off your annual subscription! CTM Band: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band coupon code "BRAWN10" = 10% off! PurMotion: "brawn" = 10% off!! TRX: trxtraining.com coupon code "TRX15BRAWN" = 15% off GOT ROM: https://www.gotrom.com/a/3083/5X9xTi8k Red Light Therapy through Hooga Health: hoogahealth.com coupon code "brawn" = 12% off Ice shaker affiliate link: https://www.iceshaker.com?sca_ref=1520881.zOJLysQzKe Training Mask: "BRAWN" = 20% off at checkout https://www.trainingmask.com?sca_ref=2486863.iestbx9x1n Make sure you SHARE this episode with a friend who could benefit from the information we shared! Check out everything Dan is up to, including blog posts, fitness programs, and more by clicking here: https://linktr.ee/brawnbodytraining Liked this episode? Leave a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform!

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