Podcasts by The Fit Moines Podcast
Hosted by Bryan Ladd, a physical therapist and owner of Kaizen Health and Wellness, The Fit Moines Podcast highlights people and businesses in the health and wellness community throughout the Des Moines metro so that we can all learn, grow, and continue to live a long, healthy, and active lifestyles.
Further podcasts by Bryan Ladd, DPT, OCS
Podcast on the topic Gesundheit und Fitness
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Bridging The Gap Between Physical Therapy and Strength and Conditionning from 2023-11-21T19:22:05
In today's episode we talk about how Kaizen bridges the gap between rehab and strength and conditioning and why this is important.
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Everyone Wants A Quick Fix from 2023-11-01T14:53:36
On today's episode we discuss why a quick fix isn't the solution you actually want and why the true solution takes time.
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What's the plan? from 2023-10-25T17:21:45
On today's process we talk about sticking to the plan, consistency with rehab and why you should still come to PT even if you feel like you're in too much pain for physical therapy that ...
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Youth Training from 2023-10-12T16:02:36
On today's episode we dive into youth training and talk about when kids should start training and discuss other aspects such as nutrition, sleep, and stress management.
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Deadlift. Yay or Nay? from 2023-10-04T15:49:07
Deadlifting is getting a lot of press these days, but is it deserved. We sat down and talked about deadlifts and whether or not they should be incorporated into your routine.
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Is CrossFit Dangerous from 2023-09-27T16:09:02
Everyone seems to think CrossFit is dangerous and injuries happen frequently. But is that true? We dive into in today's podcast.
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Unofficial Guide To Success In Business And Life from 2023-09-21T22:23:19
Bryan's quick summary of the speech he gave to Aurora High School at their 2023 homecoming. Discussing his journey since high school and the lessons he learned in the past 16 years.
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The Core Stability Myth from 2023-09-20T16:23:12
Core stability is a common treatment for back pain in the physical therapy world. But is it the best method?
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Stretching Is Overrated from 2023-09-14T16:21:49
Dr. Josh, Dr. Logan and Doc Ladd discuss why stretching is overrated and what we should do instead.
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Logan Yager, PT, DPT, CSCS // Physical Therapist // Kaizen Health and Wellness from 2023-08-23T16:03:29
Logan is a physical therapist for Kaizen Health and Wellness. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and enjoys working with active adults and athletes, especially those low with...
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Joshua Hildebrand, PT, DPT, CSOMT // Physical Therapist // Kaizen Health and Wellness from 2023-08-22T20:49:32
Josh is a physical therapist at Kaizen Health and Wellness. Known as "Kaizen's Ninja," Josh loves clinical puzzles and solving issues that others haven't been able to in the pa...
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Whitney Carlson // Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor // Wellhaus // LifeTime Athletic from 2022-10-03T21:49:40
Personal Trainer • Pilates Instructor @lifetime.life ✖️ @wellhaus.dsm Owner
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Judd Harrold // Personal Trainer // LifeTime Athletic from 2022-08-23T19:08:31
Head over to wherever you listen to podcasts and get to know Judd! 🎧 Judd Harrold is a trainer at Life Time CSCS (NSCA). He holds additional certifications in Precision Nutrition (Lvl 1) and Ref...
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Chris Murphy // Transcend Fitness from 2022-08-23T19:08:20
This week I got to chat with Chris Murphy. 💥 He is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Recovery Specialist, and Nutritional Coach with a passion to improve the quality of life for others and make...
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Melissa Garton // Studio IV from 2022-08-02T00:09:53
Check out my conversation with Melissa from Studio IV! 💉 Melissa Garton, BSN, RN believes that being truly healthy entails feeling good inside and out. 🥰 The staff of RNs at Studio IV are ful...
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Kamy Herbst-Busch // Evolution Fitness 365 from 2022-06-22T15:11:52
Kamy is the founder & co-owner of Evolution Fitness 365. (EF365) 🏋🏻♀️ She completed her Bachelors of Science in Marketing & Management from Iowa State University, then pursued a full-time posi...
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Jeremy Smith // The BAR Performance Gym from 2022-06-06T18:41:19
On this episode of the Fit Moines podcast we caught up with Jeremy Smith, owner of The BAR Performance Gym. He has been a Personal Trainer/Performance Coach/Nutrition Coach for 12yrs. 🏋🏽 He has a...
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OCB Natural Hawkeye from 2022-05-22T21:38:02
On this episode we got to talk with Annie Jacobs and Bryan Berkland from Natty by Nature, LLC. We chat about their upcoming event and about the sport of bodybuilding. 💪🏼 Early next month they are...
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Drew O’Bleness // Revival Health Center from 2022-04-02T11:52:43
Meet Dr. Drew O'Bleness!
Dr. Drew was born and raised in Keokuk, IA, before attending the University of Iowa. He graduated from Iowa with a degree in Integrative Physiology an...
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Nealey Webster // CrossFit 6569 from 2022-03-20T13:00:39
Nealey Webster grew up in Indianola where she was always active. When she graduated, she knew she wanted to do something with sports and health. ❤️💪🏼 So, she went off to the University of Iowa a...
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Nick Rouse // Spartan Lifestyle Coaching from 2022-03-09T22:18:43
Meet Nick Rouse! Nick has been in coaching since '03. He started out as a football coach at Drake before moving into personal training. 🏈 Now the owner of Spartan Lifestyle coaching, formerly Spa...
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Caileen Seguin // Crossfit & FiZiks Owner from 2022-03-01T13:49:54
Caileen Seguin is originally from Chicago, IL. She attended Loras College where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science and interned in the Strength & Conditioning program. 🏋🏼♀️ Cailee...
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Mason Zimmerman // CrossFit 50211 from 2022-02-16T01:52:31
Mason Zimmerman is the Head Coach and Manager of CrossFit 50211 in Norwalk. 🏋🏻 He attended Central College in Pella, Iowa where he studied exercise science and participated in Track & Field. 🏃?...
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Lauren & Michael Caleb // Perspire Sauna Studio West Des Moines from 2022-01-31T21:49:21
Michael and Lauren Caleb are owners of Perspire Sauna Studio in West Des Moines, the first full-spectrum infrared sauna studio in the state. The Iowa natives are passionate about health and well...
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Mary McCarthy // Resilience & Grace from 2022-01-09T19:24:47
Meet Mary McCarthy.
Mary is a leader in the wellness industry helping people feel good at any age. Her degrees and certifications as an MPH & E-500 RYT ground her in science while her...
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Huma Liptak // Nutrition Coach // Medical Student from 2021-08-23T19:35:49
We are excited to introduce you to Huma Liptak!
Huma is a nutrition coach for Black Collar CrossFit's Nutrition Program and is also a second year medical student at Des Moines Univer...
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Dan Noyce // Functional Range Conditioning // Kinstretch Instructor from 2021-07-31T22:10:37
We are thrilled to introduce you to Dan Noyce.
Dan Noyce graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Kinesiology. After college he spent 10 years in Chicago working as a per...
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Traci Havlik // Train With Fire from 2021-07-04T16:31:22
Meet Traci! Traci is a Mom of 2 teens, a full-time teacher and a Certified Personal Trainer. She is the owner and founder of Train With Fire, a Live AT HOME Workout program bringing you 30-60 minut...
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Bryan Ladd, PT, DPT, OCS // Kaizen Health and Wellness from 2021-05-27T19:07:24
Hi! Deana here! 🙋🏼♀️ I got to interview Bryan for this week’s podcast. We dive into health, motivation, and all things Kaizen Health and Wellness. 🏋🏻 We had fun making this a public conversati...
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Collin Seymour // SHF Performance from 2021-05-11T14:57:44
We’re happy to introduce you to Collin Seymour. He is a recent Drake graduate, where he majored in Kinesiology and played football. 🏈 He is a personal trainer at Seymour Health & Fitness. 🏋🏽 He...
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Matt Sillanpaa // Body Temper Iowa from 2021-04-04T16:15:25
Meet Matt Sillanpaa!
Matt has been a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach in Des Moines since 2008. He and his wife, Julie, operate BrickHouse Fitness...
Tom Zoeckler // CrossFit Valley Junction from 2021-03-28T11:00
Meet Tom. Tom is a trainer at CrossFit Valley Junction. 🏋️♀️
He graduated from Loras College where he played football and studied elementary education. After colle...
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Kyler Case // Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation from 2021-03-21T12:40:53
Kyler Case is the owner of Metro Movement Chiropractic and Rehabilitation in Johnston, IA. He graduated as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA after gradu...
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Taylor White // Art of Life Salon & Spa from 2021-02-21T20:17
Meet Taylor White, massage therapist for 7 years and graduate from the Aveda Institute of Des Moines. 💆🏼♀️Taylor started her career as a massage therapist at a chiropractic office but...
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Joel Baxley // Baxley Strength Training from 2021-01-31T21:18:46
Meet Joel Baxley, personal trainer and strength coach specialized in sports performance. 🏋🏽 Coach Baxley has a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, is Special Strengths Certified through Wests...
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Jodi Bullock // Holistic Health Coach from 2021-01-10T15:02:47
We are excited to introduce you to Jodi Bullock, intuitive health coach and so much more.🧘🏼♀️🏃🏼♀️ Jodi is the mom of two boys and works hard to teach others the truth about food.🍌🍒 We chat...
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Terri Good // Elizabeth Sullivan // Personal Trainer In A Box from 2020-12-27T22:08:40
This week we got to chat with Terri Good, owner and trainer at Infinity Training Center and Elizabeth Sullivan, lifelong ice skater and mom of four. Together they own Personal Trainer in a Box. ...
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Ami Hokomoto // Capitol Row from 2020-12-20T19:00:51
This week we got to chat with Ami Hokomoto. Ami is the owner and founder of Capitol Row in downtown Des Moines. They opened in August of 2018 and since she has been sharing her love and passion for...
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Libby Trausch PT, DPT // Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness from 2020-12-13T16:58:14
This week we caught up with Libby Trausch from Breath. Physical Therapy & Wellness 👩⚕️ .
After 10 years as a doctor of physical therapy, Libby has created a niche practice in...
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Sarah Outlaw // Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines from 2020-12-06T18:20:20
This week we bring you Sarah Outlaw of Natural Health Improvement Center of Des Moines. 😃
Sarah Outlaw, MH, MSACN is the Owner, Lead Practitioner & Director of Natural...
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Heather Yost // Yost Wellness Center from 2020-11-29T18:45:18
We’re so excited to introduce our audience to Heather Yost from Yost Family Chiropractic and Yost Wellness Center. 👩⚕️
At Yost Wellness Center, ...
Jessica Schroeder // Expedition Wellness from 2020-11-22T18:46:52
This week we talked with Jess! She’s a: “Life changer. Protein-loving, vegetable-obsessed, wife, mom, Registered Dietitian, marathoner, wanderlusting adventurer.” 🌄 We got to dive into these title...
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Jake Pudenz // Jake Pudenz Strength & Power from 2020-11-15T13:00
This week we talk with Jake Pudenz. Jake is a strength coach and owner of Jake Pudenz Strength & Power. He helps people with all types of strength and athletic goals achieve them, both...
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Jake Hartman // DSM Barbell // Hartman Strength from 2020-11-08T21:41:13
This week we got to catch up with Jake Hartman. He is the owner of DSM Barbell and Hartman Strength. He is a power lifter, husband, and dad of 1, soon to be 2!
We discuss training and rec...
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Sydney Moore // Happy At Home Consulting from 2020-11-01T19:02:12
This week we got to catch up with Sydney Moore. Sydney is an occupational therapist and founder of Happy at Home Consulting. 😃
She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology and Health ...
Ayah Bilbeisi, DDS // Cedar Ridge Esthetic and Family Dentistry from 2020-10-25T16:24:56
🦷 Dr. Ayah Belbeisi is the owner and dentist at Cedar Ridge Dentistry. 🦷
📚 She has extensive experience in both public and private dentistry. Dr. Bilbeisi i...
Mistee Martin // Mistee Martin Personal Training from 2020-10-18T11:39:07
🎧This week we got to chat with personal trainer Mistee Martin. Mistee was a veterinary technician 🐶 for 15 years when she decided to change career paths and pursue another passions of hers- fitne...
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Dillon Burns // Anchor Fitness & Nutrition from 2020-10-11T13:18:20
🎧 This week on the podcast we spoke with Dillon Burns. He is the owner of and coach at Anchor Fitness and Nutrition. Coach Dillon has worked with a wide variety of athletes and clients from milita...
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Dylan Thielen // Horizon Strength from 2020-10-04T13:29:02
🎧 Meet Dylan Thielen! Dylan is a certified powerlifting coach, business owner, and gym manager. He strives to help others improve both physical and mental health through lifting weights and proper...
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Jon Roed // DSM Spine + Sport from 2020-09-28T02:59:43
🎧This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Jon Roed. Jon Roed is a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Minneapolis, MN and holds a...
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Casey Negrete // IMPACT Health & Performance from 2020-09-20T13:28:25
Casey Negrete is the owner of IMPACT Health and Performance in Ankeny. We talk about his business and discuss the importance of finding the perfect fit for patients, touch on his experience as a D1...
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Scott Jensen // Big House Gym from 2020-09-13T16:34:13
🎧 This week we wanted to introduce you to Scott! Scott Jensen is a Des Moines native. He is a personal trainer, a certified nutrition specialist, and the owner of Big House Gym in West Des Moines....
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How to improve your performance by up to 30%: Simple sleep hacks! from 2020-09-10T17:17:13
Quick Tip this week is all about sleep! Thursday shorties are published weekly to give you 10-15 minutes where we talk about different aspects of health, fitness, and nutrition. 🥦🧘🏽🏊🏼♂️☀️ ...
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Emily Jenkins // YogaSix from 2020-09-06T12:22:43
🎧 This week on the podcast we got to chat with Emily Jenkins. Emily has a passion for yoga and helping people. She is the lead teacher at YogaSix and a group fitness instructor at Genesis Health C...
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Mackenzie Woolwich, RD, LD // MW Coaching from 2020-08-30T16:17:59
On this week's podcast we talk with registered dietitian Mackenzie "Mack" Woolwich. Mack owns MW Coaching where she works with women who are seeking to find food freedom and end the diet and restr...
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Andrew Seymour // Seymour Health and Fitness from 2020-08-22T21:15:50
This weeks episode is with Andrew Seymuor, owner and trainer at Seymour Health and Fitness. We talk about his background and what motivated him to not only become a trainer but then start his own ...
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Trailer - Hit that subscribe button. New episodes coming soon! from 2020-08-14T13:56:47
A brief overview of The Fit Moines Podcast.
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