Braun Performance and Rehab

In this week's episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball. Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball. In this episode, Joel discusses the proper mechanics of pitching, common mistakes, prehab exercises to stay healthy, and more! Tune in to hear about: -The "W" of pitching  -Why "Just throw harder" isn't always the answer  -The importance of the glove hand while pitching  -Scapular pinching for velocity increase - good or bad?  -How to throw a fastball, curveball, slider, cutter, splitter, change-up, and more! -The shoulder prehab exercise Joel used before pitching, and still uses to this day!  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss out on future episodes! Find us on social media @brawnbody for more!

In this weeks episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is honored to welcome former MLB Pitcher Joel Bennett to discuss his journey and experiences through baseball.  Joel was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 1991 and pitched for both the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles in the 1990s. He then went on to pitch for the New Jersey Jackals in the Northern League East and the Canadian American Association, coming in clutch with pitching in the 2004 playoff season, and going 59-19 in total with the Jackals. He played a total of 17 years of professional baseball. In this can't-miss episode, Joel discusses his journey to the MLB - a journey unlike any other! No stone was unturned in this episode. Tune in to hear about: -Joel's youth sports days, including using rocks as baseballs and growing up in a small town -The process of being scouted and drafted  -Spring Training: it's not all sunshine and rainbows -The MLB experience, and connections with some of the greatest athletes the world has ever known, from Michael Jordan to Cal Ripken Jr -The cornerstone that led Joel down this path, and how he uses his gifts to give back and serve others.  Be sure to subscribe to the Brawn Body Podcast so you don't miss out on part 2 with Joel coming on Wednesday, where he will be discussing the mechanics of pitching, how to throw different pitches, advice for baseball players/coaches, and more! 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Nathaniel Clugston to discuss spiritual health and fitness. Nate is a 2020 Grad of Lebanon Valley College, where he majored in religious studies and history. He has completed many service trips and has served to grow the Christian faith across the country, including a summer spent in Minnesota working with prison inmates.  This is Nate's FIRST podcast, and we left this episode COMPLETELY unscripted and had no outline for it. Prior to the episode, we prayed for insight, direction, and wisdom - and this is the finished product. Hope you enjoy! Be sure to like/subscribe and share the podcast with a friend! Follow @brawnbody on social media for more!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by one of his MOST DISTINGUISHED guests to date, Dr. Brett Windsor, PhD, PT, MPA, OCS, FAAOMPT. Dr. Windsor is currently the Chief Clinical Officer for ATI Physical Therapy (Bolingbrook, IL) and the President of Eduglobal Associates (https://eduglobalassociates.org/). He is originally from Australia, but moved to the US shortly after becoming a Physical Therapist! Needless to say, he really took the country by storm. He is HIGHLY regarded in the Physical Therapy profession, having presented at local, state, national, and international levels. In this episode, we discuss why Brett came to the USA, how PT and healthcare differ in the US and Australia, his advice to students in the Physical Therapy field, and MORE! This is a CAN'T-MISS EPISODE for any PT student or future healthcare professional.

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Chloe Davies to discuss her journey with KICKBOXING! Chloe currently attends Swansea University studying sports and exercise science, and is a competitive kickboxer (competing at a club and university level). Just a year ago, she won the World Association of Kickboxing Organization (WAKO) English Champions, the largest kickboxing league Internationally. She was on the GBT ready to compete in kickboxing, and hopefully will be soon (pandemic pending). For more on Chloe, you can find her on Instagram @Chloeathlete_26 In this episode specifically, Dan and Chloe discuss the differences between the UK and USA as it relates to health and fitness, Chloe's training routines and strategies, what kickboxing competitions entail, and MORE! 

In these two episodes of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Chloe Davies to discuss her journey with KICKBOXING! Chloe currently attends Swansea University studying sports and exercise science, and is a competitive kickboxer (competing at a club and university level). Just a year ago, she won the World Association of Kickboxing Organization (WAKO) English Champions, the largest kickboxing league Internationally. She was on the GBT ready to compete in kickboxing, and hopefully will be soon (pandemic pending). For more on Chloe, you can find her on Instagram @Chloeathlete_26 In this episode specifically, Dan and Chloe discuss mental fortitude and resilience, as it takes a LOT to be a kickboxing champion! Chloe has also overcome several personal struggles and shares how she has been made stronger by them. 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Heim, BSc, MSc, ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, to discuss POWERLIFTING in detail, including standards, exercises, training tips, and more!   Ryan has competed in two amateur powerlifting meets, totaling 1300 and 1325 thus far. We actually share a bit of history together - we met early in my college time (back when I was 18-year-old tiny little freshman Dan) and he was the king of the college weight room (no joke, they literally had to buy more bumper plates for him). His name in my phone is still "GAINdhi" to this day. For more on Ryan, you can find him at @heimkindastrong on Instagram!

Be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss part 2 with Ryan, being released on Wednesday, 3/17!  In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Ryan Heim, BSc, M.Ed, ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist, to discuss the setbacks and injuries he has faced and how he has overcome them thus far. Ryan highlights his work ethic and personal motivators and reminds us that NOTHING worth having comes easy. Ryan has competed in two amateur powerlifting meets, totaling 1300 and 1325 thus far. We actually share a bit of history together - we met early in my college time (back when I was 18-year-old tiny little freshman Dan) and he was the king of the college weight room (no joke, they literally had to buy more bumper plates for him). His name in my phone is still "GAINdhi" to this day. For more on Ryan, you can find him at @heimkindastrong on Instagram!

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brendan Todd BSc, NASM-CPT  to discuss the mental side of his powerlifting journey. Brendan has competed in multiple powerlifting meets, with his best total coming from his last meet in 12/2020 (1769.2 pounds!). He's SO close to breaking into the coveted 2,000 club! His bench press (440.9) is literally more than I can squat. For more on Brendan, you can find him @tankstrength on Instagram! Be sure to subscribe to the Brawn Body Podcast so you don't miss our episodes! We'd really appreciate if you left a review and shared the episode with a friend, this really helps us continue to grow our audience! NONE of these episodes would be possible without your support.

Be sure to subscribe - this way, you won't miss out on our second episode with Brendan this week! In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Brendan Todd BSc, NASM-CPT  to discuss the mental side of his powerlifting journey. Brendan has competed in multiple powerlifting meets, with his best total coming from his last meet in 12/2020 (1769.2 pounds!). He's SO close to breaking into the coveted 2,000 club! His bench press (440.9) is literally more than I can squat. For more on Brendan, you can find him @tankstrength on Instagram!