Clinically Pressed

Jake and Nikki cover it all when it comes to strength & conditioning and they cover it from all sides.  Their focus is on training a lot of populations and adapting what they do to who they are working with.  They don't just focus on the physical.  They take into account the mental, emotional and social aspects of their athletes and making them improve everywhere in their life. ​ They also take performance uno the worlds of CrossFit through CrossFit UDX and beyond.  There is a lot of information on looking at different aspects of training and not just keeping it to the programs.  Great episode with a ton of insight and information. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

We had the opportunity to head down to Madison, WI to check out the CrossFit Games and also get some fantastic interviews with incredible people (coming soon).  In this short episode Kyle and Joel sit down and recap what we got out of the trip and some of the things we observed and lessons learned. ​ It was such an incredible thing to witness the dedication everyone has to the lifestyle and to the community.  We would find it hard to believe the there is a community out there that is much stronger than the CrossFit community.  Check out some of our highlights in this discussion from the games. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Kat Soper does a little bit of everything when it comes mindfulness and wellness.  Kat is a yoga instructor but adds so much more to what she does than just yoga.  Kat started Palm + Pine (Free Spirit.  Midwest Roots) and not only offers yoga but they put on full retreats for people to get away, unplug and generally spend some time with their mind. ​ Kat talks about everything that goes into Pam + Pine, how she uses yoga and also how yoga has benefited her life.  She has some fantastic insight on things you can do to be mindful and help keep your wellness high.  This is a great look into yoga and some of the things it can add to your life.  Check it out. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

There as been a lot in the news today about all the different things with the Netflix documentary 'What the Health' and the AMA posting on coconut oil. We don't have a lot of strong opinions either way but we think that is what makes it unique and also applicable to life. Check out Joel's thoughts in this CP Short. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Hamstrings get blamed for a lot of other issues (i.e. low back pain) but is it really their fault? In this Clinical Insight we talk about why the hamstrings might not be the only thing you should blame and the other factors that can play a role. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Fitness Lying Down takes a very unique approach to improving your overall fitness and they make it fun at the same time.  The focus of FLD is movement first.  Gone are a lot of the traditional movements with barbells and dumbbells (you won't find them in their facility) and those are replaced with bands, kettle bells and most importantly, the ultimate sand bag. ​ Anthony and Cory have spent a lot of time thinking about what they wanted to accomplish with FLD and it shows and is highly effective.  Not only will they get you moving better and mastering movements, they will get you in shape and have a great time while you are doing it.  Check out some of the great information they have to share. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this CP Short we talk about watching out for fads and quick fixes and some ideas to make sure you are looking for the long term and maximizing results while minimizing frustration. Joel talks out of personal experience and gives three main ideas to try and help. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Coach Malecek has run the entire spectrum when it comes to the wrestling life.  Coming out of Osage, IA Coach Malecek wrestled some of the highest level of high school wrestling in the country.  From there he went on the wrestle at Northern Iowa against some of the best in the country in the NCAA. ​ Coach Malecek has been coaching for many years since and the success has continued.  And on top of all of that he runs the largest team wrestling camp in the country.  We got to sit down with Coach and talk about everything from wrestling practice/training, recruiting, and how he has continued to live a healthy life and pass that on to everyone around him.  This is a great episode with a lot of information to apply to your life. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Harrison is always on the cutting edge of the fitness industry and is one of the top personal trainers in the La Crosse area.  He takes an innovative and uncommon approach when working with clients that isn't just about getting a hard workout in.  There is a much larger focus on the entire health and wellness of the client. ​ We got to sit down with Harrison and talked about everything mobility, health and fitness.  We also got into some other areas around motivation and worth ethic and Harrison has some incredible insights into those areas.  He is quite the professional with new ventures in the La Crosse area.  Check it out and Enjoy! ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

In this CP Short we have another 'What We Are Reading'. This one features The Marshmallow Test. Great book and very interesting ideas drawn out of it on how much we act as a child translates later into life. Something as simple as seeing if we can delay gratification at a young age predicts a lot of things down the line. Very interesting read and worth checking out. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Tom is a Nike running athlete who has competed on the highest levels of track and field, including world championships in China and the 2016 Olympics in Rio.  Before all of that Tom was a student-athletes at Oklahoma State University where he was able to take his training to the next level and set him on the course he is on. ​ In this episode we talk all about his story coming up as a runner and how he ended up in Stillwater Oklahoma. Tom has always been very in touch with his training and always looking for what can help take him to the next level.  We talk treatment, rehab, nutrition, training styles and advice he would give up and coming runners.  If you are a runner in any capacity this is a great episode to check out. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Continuing education is a huge pillar that the CP PodSquad believes in deeply and Alex Earl is someone who provides just that and he is good at it.  Alex is the owner and operator of Midwest Rehabilitation Institute which provides continuing education courses for chiropractors, physical therapists, athletic trainers and anyone else trying to improve their skills. ​ In this episode we sit down with Alex and talk about how it all got started and all of what MWRI is all about.  We cover the classes including DNS (and Alex's trip to Prague) and the other courses he offers.  If you want to improve your skill set we highly recommend checking them out.  Find discounts to courses in September in the show notes. Check them out at www.clinicallypressed.com ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Unity Fitness is a La Crosse, WI based gym but their ideas and processes can extend to everyone.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with founder and head coach Jordan Rudolph to talk not only about Unity Fitness and the success they have had building a wholistic program of their members but the world of health and fitness as a whole. ​ Jordan is constantly on the go and striving to improve not only the gym and the members experience but himself and what he can deliver.  There is so much good information in this episode it was hard to stop it and we can wait for the second round.  Enjoy this episode and be sure to take something out of it. -CP Pod Squad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Ever put a bag of ice on a bump, bruise or injury? Have you ever really ever thought about why you put ice on it?  Could you actually be doing more harm than good and has research backed the use of ice up? ​ Gary Reinl is on a mission to show us all why icing is an illusion and something that has been done for far too long and really for no good or evidence backed reason at all.  We challenge you to listen and really challenge the ideas you've had when it comes to this argument on using ice or not.  Do we do it because we always have?  Could we do something better?  Should we?  Check it all out in the episode.  Enjoy. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

It's been a very hot button issue in the professional leagues lately especially the NBA on giving players nights off for 'rest'. There is no injury listed just rest and it has become a very divided conversation with strong opinions on both sides of the argument. Here AJ and Joel talk about why recovery can be important for optimal performance and try and address a side of the argument that isn't fully being covered. Links -Sleep 4 Performance: https://sleep4performance.wordpress.com/ -Sigma Nutrition Sleep Episode: https://sigmanutrition.com/episode145/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

This is a new installment we are trying for CP Shorts: What We Are Reading (WWAR). We will give a brief update on books we think are worth checking out and why we think they are so useful. This week features 'The Checklist Manifesto' by Atul Gawande. You wouldn't think you need a checklist for many things but you might be mistaken and this book gives you ideas as to why. Worth the read. LINK: http://amzn.to/2odxEUd --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

We come back to you in this episode from our trip to Lawrence, KS for the NCAA West Regional Championships.  Joel got to catch up with Kyle Rogers and AJ and Kyle got to listen to him for the first time.  Kyle is a massage therapist but his story on how he got there is definitely unique and just shows how we can take the strangest ways to get to where we are. ​ We talk all things massage.  From technique to some of the fringe areas of the profession but can make a huge difference.  This is a great episode full of a lot of ideas and things to think about.  We hope you enjoy and thanks for listening. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

New Years resolutions are some of the best part of the turn over of the year.  You get a chance to start fresh, set new goals and get on the right track.  But do you have to wait for a random day to have it be the new chance to be the new you?  What happens when you get moving down the months and those new year resolutions start fading away and no longer seem like they are attainable?   ​ These are a couple topics we cover in this episode and talk about different ideas to stay accountable as well as strategies to not lose the resolutions to begin with.  We hope this helps everyone put it all together and continue to improve in their own health and their resolutions. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

Evidence Based Practice (EBP) has been a big push in the world of science, health and performance. It makes sense as you should be supporting what you're doing with the research but should that be the only thing? What about the 'art' side of these areas? In this CP Short we talk about EBP vs. Evidence Influenced Practice (EIP) and what that all means. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support

You may wonder why this would be under the 'nutrition' label when we are talking to a veterinarian but it will become very obvious as you get into the episode.  We had the privilege of talking to Dr. Guy Jodarski of Organic Valley.  We cover so much information about nutrition in this episode.  We talk organic vs. conventional, grass fed vs. not, all the way down to soil quality.   If you have ever thought about organic but couldn't make up your mind for multiple reasons we suggest you check this one out because the information is great and backed by science.  We very much enjoyed the the with Dr. Guy and hope you enjoy the episode. ​ -CP PodSquad --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/clinicallypressed/support