Braun Performance and Rehab

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Bridgett Finn, ACSM-CPT, to discuss the future of women's sports! Haven't heard of Bridgett? Well, you're about to. 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. Needless to say, she holds a LOT of experience in athletics, as both an athlete and a policy leader. For more on Bridgett, you can find her on Instagram @bridgettfinn_cpt ALL references from this podcast: https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2012/12/18/6-foot-8-transgender-player-takes-court-against-delta-college/ https://www.openpowerlifting.org/u/jayceecooper https://www.usapowerlifting.com/transgender-participation-policy/ https://themmaguru.com/fallon-fox-transgender-mma/ https://nypost.com/2021/01/21/bidens-exec-order-unlevels-the-playing-field-for-girls/ https://www.newsweek.com/joe-biden-executive-order-lgbtq-womens-sports-transgender-1563631 https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/01/21/biden-executive-order-transgender-lgbtq/ https://stillmed.olympic.org/Documents/Commissions_PDFfiles/Medical_commission/2015-11_ioc_consensus_meeting_on_sex_reassignment_and_hyperandrogenism-en.pdf http://unitslab.com/node/136 https://www.mayocliniclabs.com/test-catalog/Clinical%20and%20Interpretive/83686. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24593684/ https://web.law.duke.edu/sports/sex-sport/comparative-athletic-performance/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12432173/

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses the "Dangerous Freedom vs Peaceful Slavery" debate.  To put it lightly, we are and have been living in crazy times. What life lessons can we take away from this past ~year? Are we running our day and controlling our life and destiny, or is it being controlled by someone else? What effect does this have on us? What should we do about it?  All of this and more in this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast! This episode is brought to you by CTM band, the revolutionary compression, tension, and movement recovery band. Click the link below and use the coupon code "brawn10" to get 10% off your next order! https://ctm.band/?ref=_ccBrG-tKpxY

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan is joined by Erik Caplan, BSc, CSCS, SPT (AGAIN! Y’all liked him so much so he’s back!) - to discuss "old school iron", the evolution of the fitness industry, throwback workouts, looks into their own past training strategies as well as the past training of legends such as Arnold, and more! 

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses his tricks he uses to prevent mental burn out. Use these hacks to upgrade yourself mentally and push to higher ground! If you like this podcast, please be sure to like & subscribe, and share with a friend! Be sure to follow us on social media as well, @brawnbody.

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan discusses the roles of testosterone and estrogen in the body and how exercise can be used to alter their levels. We review specifics such as sets, reps, rest periods, nutritional influence, cardio, and more! This episode is brought to you by CTM Band recovery products. CTM Therapy was founded Dr. Kyle Bowling with the goal of combining compression, tension, and movement to increase recovery and optimize movement. I personally own their CTM band and rumble roller and LOVE their products. Head over to their website here - https://ctm.band/collections/all and check out their products! Use coupon code brawn10 for an extra 10% off your order!! Citations:  Testosterone: https://www.forbes.com/sites/priceonomics/2016/05/17/the-surprising-reason-why-dr-john-harvey-kellogg-invented-corn-flakes/?sh=fe32edf69970 ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4706091/  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22234399/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21849912/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8458810/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1860749/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2796409/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1435181/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12580668/   Estrogen: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6619462/#:~:text=The%20efficacy%20of%20anaerobic%20exercise,72%20session%20of%20aerobic%20exercises. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22562545/

In this episode of the Brawn Body Podcast, Dan provides 2 research-based tips to achieve your goals in 2021! With these two tips, you increase your effectiveness at achieving goals to almost 100%! Studies referenced: "Combining motivational and volitional interventions to promote exercise participation: Protection motivation theory and implementation intentions" & "Study focuses on strategies for achieving goals, resolutions - Dr. Gail Matthews". The free Brawn Body Podcast is made possible through Brawn Body's health and fitness services. Connect with us on social media @brawnbody or email brawnbodytraining@gmail.com to learn about how we can help you achieve your health & fitness goals in 2021! Be sure to like/subscribe and follow @brawnbody on social media for more!

In this episode of the brawn body podcast, Dan reviews the mistakes since starting his health and fitness journey. Learn from Dan's mistakes, so you do not waste time making the same ones! If you'd like to learn from Dan directly, consider booking a virtual consultation, online personal training session, or purchasing a custom workout plan! Be sure to like/subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media @brawnbody. You can also reach us via email at brawnbodytraining@gmail.com 

In this episode, Dan discusses how you can build the right mindset to ensure success in 2021. Providing a variety of quotes, examples, and references, this episode will force you to consider how you're currently living your life and what you need to change in order to succeed. This episode ends with a call to action - because there is NO time to waste. Get up, get after it, make it happen! Be sure to follow Brawn Body on social media @brawnbody for more!

In the LAST episode of 2020, Dan is joined by Megan McEvoy to discuss her journey of fitness and competitive ice skating. Megan was diagnosed with a rare respiratory condition, laryngeal papilomatosis, at a young age. This condition causes the growth of small papillomas in the airways and requires regular surgical removal. It currently has no cure. Megan is one of the highest functioning people with this condition. She has NEVER let her condition define her. She is not what has happened to her, but what she has chosen to become. Listen to her story for the inspiration you need to put 2020 behind you and make 2021 your year.

In the FINAL motivation Monday episode of 2020, Dan discusses how the podcast was started and why you should not live in fear. Go for it (full sends only) and learn as you go. The timing to pursue your goals is never perfect. You don’t have to have it all figured out. Get up. Get after it. Make it happen. Thank you for listening and supporting the Brawn Body Podcast - be sure to like/subscribe and follow on social media @brawnbody. Stay tuned for our FINAL episode of 2020 this Wednesday, 12/30 !