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In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Abigail (Abi) Sweger to discuss her journey as a collegiate female football kicker. Abi is a Sophomore who currently attends Lebanon Valley College, where she studies Speech-Language Pathology (class of 2024). She currently kicks on the football team (NCAA Division 3). In high school, Abi was the Team Captain of her soccer team in 2017 and 2018 and was awarded MVP in 2018. She was also a Second Team Mid-Penn Colonial All-Star 2016-18. She also did diving, where she finished 8th place at Mid-Penn's in diving. She also wrestled (is there anything she hasn't done?!) where she finished 1st place in women's freestyle states in wrestling and 1st place the Greco-Roman Women States in 2017. For more on Abi, you can find her on Instagram @abi_sweger In this episode, you'll hear about: Abi's past sports training for soccer, wrestling, high school football, and more! Abi's current workouts for college football, including her PR's!  The physical demands of kicking a ball The exact drills and techniques Abi uses in practice  Abi's diet and nutrition strategies  AND MORE! Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend! To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Abigail (Abi) Sweger to discuss her journey as a collegiate female football kicker. Abi is a Sophomore who currently attends Lebanon Valley College, where she studies Speech-Language Pathology (class of 2024). She currently kicks on the football team (NCAA Division 3). In high school, Abi was the Team Captain of her soccer team in 2017 and 2018 and was awarded MVP in 2018. She was also a Second Team Mid-Penn Colonial All-Star 2016-18. She also did diving, where she finished 8th place at Mid-Penn's in diving. She also wrestled (is there anything she hasn't done?!) where she finished 1st place in women's freestyle states in wrestling and 1st place the Greco-Roman Women States in 2017. For more on Abi, you can find her on Instagram @abi_sweger In this episode, you'll hear about: Abi's past sports careers in soccer, wrestling, and more! Abi's current endeavors kicking for a college football team How Abi decided to kick in college The obstacles she has faced throughout her athletic career  What its like to be a female athlete in a male-dominated sport AND MORE! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss part 2 with Abi, coming on Wednesday!  Please leave a review (iTunes) & share this episode with a friend!  To keep up to date with everything we are currently doing, be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media! This episode is brought to you by CTM band recovery products - the EXACT soft tissue recovery technology used by Dan. CTM Band was founded by Dr. Kyle Bowling, a sports medicine practitioner who treats professional athletes (and was a guest on the Brawn Body Podcast!). You can check out their website here: https://ctm.band/collections/ctm-band ... while you're there, be sure to use the coupon code "BRAWN10" for 10% off!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined for a THIRD time by Erik Caplan, CSCS, SPT. Erik is a 5th year DPT student at Lebanon Valley College and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. Erik obtained his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from West Chester University. In addition to being well-qualified, Erik is a genuine nice guy who spared 35 minutes of his time studying for final exams to help record this podcast! For more on Erik, you can check out his Instagram @erikscottcaplan The two will be discussing PNF patterns and their functional utility, the basis for plyometric training, how to program plyometric training effectively into a workout or therapy program, a 5-level functional exercise progression starting from the ground up (literally), and MORE! This episode is great for gym-goers of all ages and stages, rehab professionals, trainers, and more. Be sure to follow @brawnbody on social media to stay up to date with all our latest developments!

In this episode of the Brawn Body podcast, Dan discusses the importance of HOW YOU FINISH whatever endeavor you’re on. In our world of instant gratification, it’s easier than ever to START something. But does that matter? No - nobody cares how you start, everyone wants to see you finish. Anyone can show up at the starting line for a marathon - not everyone can cross the finish line. Make sure you finish whatever journey you’re currently on.

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Cardin, PT, C.Ped. to discuss his journey and his company on Monday, and the mechanics of the ankle/foot, running and the application of orthotics on Wednesday! Brian graduated from Findlay University’s Physical Therapy program (Ohio) and has been practicing outpatient physical therapy in Central Pennsylvania since 1994. He received his pedorthic training at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine. He is the President & CEO of Cardin & Miller PT, which provides state-of-the-art 3D imaging to create customized Foot Orthotics. He has also treated numerous professional athletes. We are very thankful to have Brian on the show!  In this episode, Dan and Brian discuss the mechanics of running, common movement dysfunctions causing injury, the role of proper footwear and (potentially) orthotic intervention, the importance of identifying the root causes of movement dysfunction, and more!  For more on Brian and Cardin and Miller Physical Therapy, you can head over to https://www.cardinmillerpt.com/  https://apprunco.com/  or https://www.themedgym.com/about-us (Brian is a pretty busy guy if you couldn't tell!)

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brian Cardin, PT, C.Ped. to discuss his journey and his company on Monday, and the mechanics of the ankle/foot, running and the application of orthotics on Wednesday! Brian graduated from Findlay University’s Physical Therapy program (Ohio) and has been practicing outpatient physical therapy in Central Pennsylvania since 1994. He received his pedorthic training at Temple University's School of Podiatric Medicine. He is the president & CEO of Cardin & Miller PT, which provides state of the art 3D imaging to create customized Foot Orthotics. He has also treated numerous professional athletes. We are very thankful to have Brian on the show! In this episode, Brian discusses the obstacles that he faced while starting his own business, how his persistence led to success, and the importance of innovating and doing "what has never been done" in the past. For more on Brian and Cardin and Miller Physical Therapy, you can head over to https://www.cardinmillerpt.com/ , https://apprunco.com/ , or https://www.themedgym.com/about-us (Brian is a pretty busy guy if you couldn't tell!)

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Julie (Julianne) Burrill, CSCS, SPT, Cassiah Ray, Mikaela Koenig, SPT, Arianna Camille, Bridgett Finn, CPT,  and Emma Lee to discuss experiences and perspectives within Women’s sports. This episode marks the LONGEST single-episode of the Brawn Body podcast to date, and focuses on highlighting the many issues within female athletics from the perspectives of the athletes, coaches, and officials who are immersed in the sport.  Julie is a 2019 graduate of The University of Scranton’s Exercise Science program. She is currently in their DPT program and will graduate in 2022. She played field hockey for 4 years at the collegiate level, and shares a LOT of the same health values, beliefs, and interests as me. Julie is also a strength coach at the University of Scranton, working closely with the school's field hockey team. For more on Julie, you can find her on Instagram @goalsetmindset_jb Cassiah Ray is a current junior at Lebanon Valley College studying Exercise Science. She is also a member of the women's basketball team at her school. Her experience as a female colligate athlete has been a unique one as she tore both of her ACLs nearly 9 months apart from each other in 2019. Mikaela Koenig, SPT provides a unique experience through her interaction with female athletics. Mikaela was a former college basketball player with a career-ending injury which brought her in the other side of athletics; coaching and PIAA officiating. She also is involved in Division lll Athletics through Event Staff Coordination and being an Athletic Office Assistant. Mikaela attended the NCAA Inclusive Excellence Forum in 2017 when she found a passion for female sports. Arianna Camille is a professional dancer, choreographer, and model who has traveled and danced around the world. She has received over a decade of training in dancing and is my go-to expert for ballet, salsa, barre, pilates, and more. Arianna also has an extensive background in mindfulness, pilates, and more, and is currently studying communications. For more on Arianna, you can find her on Instagram @evolvemvmt.co or on her website at https://www.ariannacamille.com/ Bridgett is a former soccer student-athlete from Lebanon Valley College, Vice-Chair of the Division III National Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), President of the Middle Atlantic Conferences Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and President of Lebanon Valley College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. She is also an ACSM-CPT, and will be graduating with her Bachelor’s in Exercise Science in May 2021! For more on Bridgett, you can find her on Instagram @bridgettfinn_cpt Emma grew up in Sacramento, CA and then went to the University of Washington for Undergrad. She grew up doing gymnastics, participating since age 2 and competing in level 10. She was on the team in her college briefly before becoming the team manager, and later going to finish her Master’s in Sport Management. She held multiple different internships, which led her to her current position at DraftKings.

In this episode, Dan talks about the EPIC upcoming podcast episode being released this Wednesday, where multiple female athletes, coaches, and officials offer perspectives on their experiences and perspectives on issues within women's athletics. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Grant Taylor to discuss how creativity makes the world, and how the ability to be creative relates to health and fitness! Dr. Taylor received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia, and currently teaches courses relating to art and art history at Lebanon Valley College - amongst these is photography, printmaking studio, anatomical drawing, and more. He is also the author of the book “When the Machine Made Art: The troubled History of Computer Art” and has published COUNTLESS other articles, essays, and gallery exhibitions. Grant grew up in a small coastal town on the west coast of Australia, where he windsurfed, surfed, and scuba-dived. He has stayed fit his entire life and is a committed practitioner of strength training. For more on Dr. Taylor, you can find him at the Lebanon Valley College creative arts home page (https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/creative-arts/our-faculty/dr-grant-taylor/).

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Dr. Grant Taylor to discuss his journey and experiences through art, creativity, and health! Dr. Taylor received his PhD from the University of Western Australia in Perth, Australia, and currently teaches courses relating to art and art history at Lebanon Valley College - amongst these is photography, printmaking studio, anatomical drawing, and more. He is also the author of the book “When the Machine Made Art: The troubled History of Computer Art” and has published COUNTLESS other articles, essays, and gallery exhibitions. Grant grew up in a small coastal town on the west coast of Australia, where he windsurfed, surfed and scuba dived. He has stayed fit his entire life and is a committed practitioner of strength training. For more on Dr. Taylor, you can find him at the lebanon valley college creative arts home page (https://www.lvc.edu/academics/undergraduate-studies/creative-arts/our-faculty/dr-grant-taylor/).  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss part 2, where Dr. Taylor will discuss how creativity makes the world, the implications of creativity in health and fitness, his book "When the Machine Made Art", and more!