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Ep 79 | Getting Personal about Diet and Exercise with a Special Guest from 2017-12-05T00:00

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Ep 78 | You Can't Force Your Dog to Poop from 2017-11-28T00:00

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Ep 77 | A Model for Behavior Change, Sweat Suit Fat Loss, and Checking our Bias from 2017-11-21T00:00

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Ep 76 | Getting Toned, Poop-based Supplements, and Bio-Hacking from 2017-11-14T00:00

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Ep 75 | The Traveling Circus and the Sugar Study from 2017-11-07T00:00

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Ep 74 | Before and After Pics, Mindfulness, and Putting Supplements on Blast from 2017-10-31T00:00

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Ep 73 | Dealing with Stress, Increasing Range of Motion, and Depression Linked to Vegetarianism from 2017-10-24T00:00

We open today's show discussing some experiences we've had with clients we've trained over the years. We focus on two different barriers people most often experience - motivation and...

Ep 72 | VO2 Max, Stretching, and Thoughts on Bariatric Surgery from 2017-10-17T00:00

We tackle some tough listener questions today.

1. What is VO2 max? Is it a good measure of fitness? How can I improve it?

2. Does stretching actually do anything to improve functional...

Ep 71 | Exercise Addiction, Cracking Joints, and CrossFit Diabeetus from 2017-10-10T00:00

Listener Questions

Is Exercise Addiction a real thing? Should I be concerned?

What's the deal with cracking joints?

How to crush food prep with a pressure c...

Ep 70 | Food Labels, Instagram Abs, and North Korea from 2017-10-03T00:00

Have no fear, Matt and Sabrena are back to recording the show in the same room!

Food Labels

We examine a recent piece of legislation that was shot down by Congress. This ...

Ep 69 | EDM, Gluten, Up-Sold Cheesecake, and Re-Framing Your Stress from 2017-09-26T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open today's show discussing their views on Electronic Dance Music and Gluten. Sabrena shares a study about how easy it is to eat extra calories in the up-sell process at groc...

Ep 68 | Kaizen Thought Experiment, Calories After Midnight, and Magic Noodles from 2017-09-19T00:00

This week we ask the question: If you could completely transform your health, physique, and fitness in one 2-hour absolutely grueling workout and have the results last a lifetime - would you do it?...

Ep 67 | A Food-Prepper's Guide to the Galaxy from 2017-09-12T00:00

This week we're talking about doing food prep on a tight budget. In a broad sense, we're discussing ways that you can be more efficient with your time and money. We both strongly believe ...

Ep 66 | Sabrena Getting Spicy on Plant-Based Diets from 2017-09-05T00:00

This week we return to our discussion about vegetarianism and veganism. This time we ditch the criticism of fad vegetarianism coming off the heels of the scientifically suspect documentary "Wh...

Ep 65 | How to Build"Toned"Muscles, Misery McMansion, and Sensational Headlines from 2017-08-29T00:00

The show opens with a discussion about the most effective marketing tactics in the fitness industry. This includes short "challenges", talking about "toned" muscles, and unfair ...

Ep 64 | Macros, Vegans, and Mystical Hormones from 2017-08-22T00:00

Look out - our jimmies are rustled this week. But, before they're rustled, we answer the question: in what order should you do your resistance training and your "cardio"? Should you ...

Ep 63 | Breast Implants, Dire Wolves, and Narcissists from 2017-08-15T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show recounting some tales of uncomfortable airline travel and "enhancements". They nerd out for a few minutes on Season 7 Episode 4 of Game of Thrones (minor sp...

Ep 62 | #FakeNews and Chicken Breast from 2017-08-08T00:00

Joined for a second week in a row by Professor Billy, we get really nerdy. We cut right to the straight dope with a discussion about expertise - and what it means to be an expert in a field. We’re ...

Ep 61 | Making Sustainability Sexy, Earl Grey, and Carbs are Cool from 2017-08-01T00:00

We're joined by Professor Billy to discuss everything from Star Trek to carbs. We learn Billy's views on Bob Dylan and a little more about his band Houseproud. Matt talks a little about h...

Ep 60 | Tonos Reviews “What the Health” from 2017-07-25T00:00

This episode is dedicated to reviewing the Netflix documentary “What the Health.” This documentary is a “gotcha” piece about connections between the meat and dairy industry, heart disease, and diab...

Ep 59 | Water Crystals, Bob Dylan, and Caffeine Pills from 2017-07-18T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show talking about their favorite music and whether we like artists because we like their music or we like the artists’ place in history. Sabrena shares her recent search ...

Ep 58 | Find a Good Trainer, Be Reasonable, and We Blow the Lid off Big Coconut from 2017-07-11T00:00

We jump right into some listener questions from a previous episode related to ramping up your training and intensity. With some clarification, we determine that the client-trainer relationship was ...

Ep 57 | Body Shaming, Laugh Tracks, and Public Health from 2017-07-04T00:00

Matt and Sabrena are back together in the studio chatting about the correct pronunciation of foreign language words commonly used in English. We also chat about sitcom laugh tracks from the 70s, 80...

Ep 56 | Can You Get Adequate Protein Without Meat? from 2017-06-27T00:00

Get your pens ready for some hate mail. Just kidding...kind of. This episode is all about protein. How much do you need? What is the best source? Is there such thing as a "complete" or &q...

Ep 55 | Losing Fat is Simpler Than You Think from 2017-06-20T00:00

Sabrena joins the show remotely this week. We open chatting about her recent work at the Senior Olympics. This spurs a broader conversation about "mature" athletes. Specifically, we hit o...

Ep 54 | A CrossFit Discussion then Scanny Loses It from 2017-06-13T00:00

We open the show re-visiting a previous listener question about getting a client to perform a better squat. We discuss the difficulties of eccentric loading which brings up a chat about the recent ...

Ep 53 | Gender in the Fitness Industry from 2017-06-06T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show catching up with each other and recapping Sabrena’s recent work travels. Getting into the main parts of the show, we re-cap a recent episode we did about genetic pr...

Ep 52 | The Role of Genetics in Your Desire to Exercise from 2017-05-30T00:00

This show is all about genetics. We specifically look at a study that may suggest that people have a genetic predisposition to either enjoy or dislike exercise. We examine how this causes us to thi...

Ep 51 | Losing Fat, Park Fights, and Trumpercise from 2017-05-23T00:00

We open the show talking about training for park fights and Sabrena talks about her hairless bickering cats a little, too. We then move on to chat about changing your diet to accommodate fat loss...

Ep 50 | Sugar Water, Poop Talk, and Caffeine from 2017-05-16T00:00

This week we ask the following questions: Which is good, better, best: eating fruits and veggies, juicing, or making a smoothie? Which are better: raw veggies or cooked? How to teach a proper sq...

Ep 49 | Is Organic all that Great from 2017-05-09T00:00

This week on the show we examine organic food and produce. We ask questions like: Is organic more nutritious? Is organic safer? Does organic taste better? The answers, as you might assume, aren&a...

Ep 48 | Are You Ready to Ramp up Your Training? from 2017-05-02T00:00

We’re joined for a second week with “The Professor” Billy Skorupski and open the show with this week’s installment of “What’s Billy Wearing?" We get into the topic of research and ask the qu...

Ep 47 | Zombies, Reality TV, and Will Running Extend Your Life? from 2017-04-25T00:00

Professor Billy joins us in the studio to discuss a recent study that seems to show that running may actually extend your life. Billy talks about the validity of the study and whether or not you ca...

Ep 46 | Toxins, Coconut Water, and Whole Foods Hate Mail from 2017-04-18T00:00

Sabrena and Matt face head-on some of the most popular pseudo-science of our day. Specifically, we tackle toxins. Are they real? Must we “detox” to rid ourselves of toxins? Is a detox a healthy beh...

Ep 45 | Be Advised - We’re Talking about the Keto Diet from 2017-04-11T00:00

The Ketogenic Diet was originally used to treat the symptoms of pediatric epilepsy due to the restriction of glucose as a fuel source to the brain. It has since been adopted in pop culture as a fat...

Ep 44 | Sabrena Prefontaine, Sex Sells, and ACTUALLY losing 20 pounds from 2017-04-04T00:00

The show opens with Sabrena recounting her participation in the “Irish Mile” - a 1 mile race that proved to be significantly more competitive than she originally anticipated. We turn to discuss Mat...

Ep 43 | Standing Desks, Stretching Disputes, and Hormones from 2017-03-28T00:00

The show opens with Sabrena and Matt getting their jimmies thoroughly rustled talking about trainers who don’t listen to their clients. This leads to a lengthy discussion on whether complex exercis...

Ep 42 | Gather ‘Round the Campfire, Uncle Scanny’s Got Something to Say from 2017-03-21T00:00

Sabrena signed up for a 1-mile St. Patrick’s Day run and Scanny gives her detailed instructions on proper carb-loading and fueling during her run. We answer some questions today: Is apple cider ...

Ep 41 | Does Soreness Indicate a “Good Workout”? from 2017-03-14T00:00

Scanny opens the show with a story about busting his eye wide open and being a sound guy on Full House. We move on to chat about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) - both the cause and what to ...

Ep 40 | Let the Kids Have Their Emojis from 2017-03-07T00:00

The show opens with an exploration of “base levels of fitness”. How fit should you be at what age and life stage? We use Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) as a measurement for evaluating and seeing ...

Ep 39 | Stop Blowing Cigarette Smoke in Your Kid’s Face and Other PSA’s from 2017-02-28T00:00

Sabrena and Matt spend the vast majority of the show reminiscing about health-related PSA’s from the 80’s and 90’s. We also explore ways you can maximize your time in the gym - through eating at ...

Ep 38 | Mobility, Toxins, and Colonoscopy Prep from 2017-02-21T00:00

We begin today’s episode with a retraction and correct from last week’s show regarding an organization - ufit - an organization dedicated to universal accessibility in fitness. We take some liste...

Ep 37 | Scanny’s an Anti-Vaxxer from 2017-02-14T00:00

Matt and Sabrena open the show discussing an award won by Sabrena recognizing her efforts in bringing fitness to people to disabilities. This opens a discussion about developing an eye for coaching...

Ep 36 | Frida Kahlo and Free Weights from 2017-02-07T00:00

We’ve been avoiding this episode for some time, but we’d be remiss if we didn’t cover some of the more serious issues in fitness. Eating disorders, body dysmorphia, muscle dysmorphia, and other d...

Ep 35 | Are You an Exercise Non-Responder? from 2017-01-31T00:00

We open the show with a Facebook Live feed, listener questions, and some quick catch-up. This show is all about a recent New York Times article exploring a 2001 study from Medicine & Science ...

Ep 34 | Best of Tonos - Calorie Bomb from 2017-01-24T00:00

Matt and Sabrena play fast and loose with some new audio equipment. They also talk about calories - how and if they matter. Sabrena shows us how she reads confusing nutrition labels. They chat abou...

Ep 33 | I Can't Even...Exercise from 2017-01-17T00:00

We all know we should exercise. But do we really know why? This episode is all about exercise - why we should and why we shouldn’t work out. We also explore ways in which we ask exercise to do th...

Ep 32 | Quesadilla Food Prep from 2017-01-10T00:00

We open the show exploring pet mortality then move on to talking about espresso and tea bags. On to more appropriate topics, we cover the different types of coaching available - 1-on-1 to group c...

Ep 31 | Was 2016 THAT Bad? from 2017-01-03T00:00

Sabrena and Matt share some experiences from their respective careers where they “faked it till they made it”. They explore some ways that doing slightly uncomfortable things consistently help make...

Ep 30 | New Year Old You from 2016-12-27T00:00

Let's be honest - we've all probably failed a New Years Resolution. Hell, nearly 90% of people who declare a resolution fail at that resolution. So, where's the disconnect? As we c...

Ep 29 | Like Tinder, but with Broccoli and Mom Blogs from 2016-12-20T00:00

The show opens with a weird metaphor about dating apps and health news. Despite a spotty intro, Sabrena and Matt return to the original format - clickbait and listener questions. Today, we attack...

Ep 28 | 2017 Fitness Trends and We Interview Each Other from 2016-12-13T00:00

Sabrena and Matt take the first half of the show to interview each other about their respective careers. We learn about what it really takes to make it in the industry. Next we turn to 2017 - res...

Ep 27 | Everything You Ever Need to Know About Exercise from 2016-12-06T00:00

Looking ahead to 2017, we’re on the lookout for silly workout products and routines. In this episode, Sabrena and Matt deliver a user’s guide to exercise. It is our belief that everyone should have...

Ep 26 | Getting Your Significant Other to Work Out and Other Things That Offend Everyone from 2016-11-29T00:00

Sabrena opens the show giving us an update on her current goal of dropping a few pounds. We go on to chat about strength vs. weight, acro-yoga, and pilates. We explore a few of the interesting br...

Ep 25 | I Don’t Have Time to Work Out. Oh, and Ovary Stuff. from 2016-11-22T00:00

Matt and Sabrena open the show sharing some of Sabrena’s health history and Matt’s experience working as a lab rat. They move on to chat about a recent podcast they heard related to the placebo eff...

Ep 24 | Autism Mythbusting PT 2 - the Nick Cage edition from 2016-11-15T00:00

In the second of a 2 part series, we’re joined once again by Jason Travers. We chose to bring Jason into the studio after coming across his paper “Evaluating Claims to Avoid Pseudoscientific and...

Ep 23 | Autism Mythbusting from 2016-11-08T00:00

This week Sabrena and Matt are joined by regular guest Professor Billy and EXTRA special guest Jason Travers to discuss his work in the field of special education research - specifically Autism. ...

Ep 22 | The CrossFit Show and Sabrena's Intervention from 2016-11-01T00:00

Celebrity guest, Professor Billy, is back on the show to drop some Skorupski showers. Scanny starts off the show recounting a presentation he recently gave on CrossFit. This leads us to spend a goo...

Ep 21 | The Trust Tree and Listener Questions from 2016-10-25T00:00

Sabrena flips the script on Scanny early in the show and shit gets vulnerable. We chat about Kaizen and some not-so-Kaizen moments in our respective fitness journey. The rest of the show is dedicat...

Ep 20 | Kaizen Millennials and One for Us from 2016-10-18T00:00

Today’s episode starts off re-visiting our principles of Kaizen as it pertains to starting a business or any new endeavor for that matter. We chat about some habits we’ve developed that help set th...

Ep 19 | The Doctor is In PT II from 2016-10-11T00:00

In the second part of a 2 part series, we're joined again by Dr. Christi to chat about the role of physicians in motivating their patients to adopt healthy habits. Sabrena and Dr. C chat abo...

Ep 18 | The Doctor is In PT I from 2016-10-04T00:00

In part 1 of a 2 part series, we're joined by Doctor Christi - long time friend of the show and local physician. We chat about some strategies doctors are beginning to use to motivate their ...

Ep 17 | Words Matter from 2016-09-27T00:00

We open the show with listener questions. This week, Sabrena is forced to talk about the first time she was ever hit on by a client. You don’t want to miss this one. Sabrena shares with us some s...

Ep 16 | Gaining Weight on Paleo from 2016-09-20T00:00

We open the show chatting about being observant (maybe obsessive). We naturally begin talking about Sabrena on death row and her last meal. From there, we hit on ways we eat our food throughout t...

Ep 15 | Wearable Technology from 2016-09-13T00:00

We open the show by chatting about Starbucks' new, slick lids. We also hit on: Cardio for weight loss Standing up during the day Working big to small Mindfulness But this episode is all ab...

Ep 14 | The Injury Episode from 2016-09-06T00:00

Sabrena and Matt discuss injuries. Specifically, Sabrena talks about an injury she sustained over a year ago and the emotion and physical toll it caused. In probably our most practical show yet, ...

Short | Things We Deux from 2016-09-02T00:00

A continuation of this week's episode, we dive into how Billy would design the perfect study to evaluate how effective our health activities really are.

Ep 13 | Stretching, Flossing, and the Things We Do Without Evidence from 2016-08-30T00:00

Professor Billy is back in the studio to discuss various "healthy" activities without a strong research or evidence base. Based off recent click-bait that made its way through the inter-w...

Ep 12 | Long Time First Time - Listener Questions from 2016-08-23T00:00

We're joined by Professor Billy Skorupski and take some listener questions about weight training for women, common diet mistakes, and chat about making out in a treehouse.

Ep 11 | Probably the Most Ridiculous Thing We've Ever Done from 2016-08-16T00:00

I’m not sure if it’s the long week or all the Starbucks, but things got weird today. Matt teaches the listener how to become a millionaire Instagram “fitness pro.” Then, it goes off the rails. ...

Ep 10 | Failure is an Option from 2016-08-09T00:00

Failure is an option. Sabrena opens the show talking about being a circus super-star. Then, we get into listener questions - specifically around failure. We answer the questions: -Is failure i...

Ep 9 | Hugging Pokemon, Booze, and Abs from 2016-08-02T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show designing the perfect hugging study. Then we make Pokemon predictions, which divulges into a more philosophical discussion on safety, reality, and intrinsic activit...

Ep 8 | Intelligent Intensity, Intermittent Fasting, and Some Weird Sh%^ from 2016-07-26T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show discussing the most awkward social situations, including grade school hallways, hugging, and greetings. Then we get into listener questions, sing a song, and BS a l...

Ep 7 | More BMI, Cross Training, and Body Composition from 2016-07-19T00:00

We wrap up our previous discussions on BMI with a proposal for a new, more meaningful measure of health. Billy also dives into the history of BMI. We continue the show discussing ways to achieve ...

Ep 6 | B.S. Mass Index from 2016-07-12T00:00

We're all familiar with Body Mass Index (BMI). Perhaps you've used it as a practitioner or as a consumer of healthcare. But, what does BMI actually tell us? Where did it come from? Shou...

Ep 5 | Perception is Reality from 2016-07-05T00:00

Perception is reality. In the case of your diet, plate size may be reality. We all know that. But, did you know that your plate size can actually affect the number of calories that you consume? On...

Ep 4 | Pee-No-Grigio from 2016-06-28T00:00

With summer in full swing, we examine how you can stay hydrated through various types of activity. What and how much should you drink to stay hydrated? In this week's episode of Tonos Radio Po...

Ep 3 | The 1-Minute Workout from 2016-06-21T00:00

Can you get fit in a minute a day? Do you "need more cardio"? In this episode, we help you understand how your body responds to various intensity levels and the role of variance in any ...

Ep 2 | The Biggest Loser, Your Metabolism, and Lipstick from 2016-06-14T00:00

In today's episode Sabrena and Matt tackle discomfort. Specifically, how much discomfort is necessary to achieve your goals and how to identify when discomfort goes too far. We take a look a...

Ep 1 | Welcome to the Tension from 2016-06-07T00:00

I know, I know - you may be confused. Where is The Hill Radio?! Fear not! Sabrena and Matt are here to stay! In "Episode 1" of the new show, we explain the reasoning behind the brand ch...

THR | Ditch the Gym, Grab Some Wine from 2016-05-31T00:00

Professor Billy is back in the studio to ask the question: Can a glass of wine replace an hour in the gym? We also have an Alanis Morissette sing along, play "what's Billy wearing"...

THR | Which is more dangerous - CrossFit or Statistics? from 2016-05-24T00:00

We're joined for week 2 with Professor Billy. This week we look at more click-bait and ask the question: Is CrossFit Dangerous? Believe it or not, this is a tough question to answer with any...

THR | Does Red Meat Cause Cancer? from 2016-05-17T00:00

Sabrena, Matt, and super-smart guest (and Associate Statistics Prof) Billy examine some viral click-bait that made it's rounds on the interwebs several months ago. In a broader sense, we exa...

THR | A Vital Sign from 2016-05-10T00:00

Sabrena and Matt open the show with a very detailed and nerdy plan to survive the Zombie Apocalypse. Then, we dig into a recent article discussing the addition of exercise habits as an additional...

THR | Are you in the 3%? from 2016-05-03T00:00

We all know that our nation's health is poor, but just how poor is it? Matt and Sabrena take a deeper look at a recent advisory article released examining healthful habits (or lack thereof) ...

THR | What type of gym is right for you? from 2016-04-26T00:00

Matt and Sabrena kick off the show chatting about thong leotards and dish out a solid 80's movie recommendation. Sabrena then walks us through the history of commercial gyms all the way thro...

THR | Thank You For Sitting from 2016-04-19T00:00

The band is back together! Matt & Sabrena start the top of the show with a new segment: "Mr. Brightside". We also chat about the benefits of a mixed workstation in light of what res...

THR | Truth in Advertising from 2016-04-12T00:00

You'd expect the "health" and "fitness" industry to be entirely truthful, right? The stakes have never been higher after all. Every year the "fitness" industry&...

THR | Calorie Bombs from 2016-04-05T00:00

Matt and Sabrena play fast and loose with some new audio equipment. They also talk about calories - how and if they matter. Sabrena shows us how she reads confusing nutrition labels. They chat ...

THR | How to get Abs this Summer from 2016-03-29T00:00

Matt and Sabrena share their favorite and LEAST favorite ab workouts. We chat about using your abdominals for what they're intended and what function they serve. We also share the definitive...

THR | Will Exercise Help Me Lose Weight? from 2016-03-22T00:00

Sabrena and Matt dig into some recent research on the correlation between exercise and weight loss - whether or not one contributes to the other. But where does this research leave off? This is p...

THR | Fad Diets Pt. 3 from 2016-03-15T00:00

Matt and Sabrena take a look at all the fad diets beginning in the early 1800's. The good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Our hope in taking a somewhat comical look at these diets is...

THR | Fad Diets Pt. 2 from 2016-03-08T00:00

Matt and Sabrena take a look at all the fad diets beginning in the early 1800's. The good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Our hope in taking a somewhat comical look at these diets is...

THR | Fad Diets Pt. 1 from 2016-03-01T00:00

Matt and Sabrena take a look at all the fad diets beginning in the early 1800's. The good, the bad, and the downright ridiculous. Our hope in taking a somewhat comical look at these diets is...

THR | Let's Grab a Drink from 2016-02-23T00:00

Matt and Sabrena have mimosas on air. Nope. Just kidding. In all seriousness, we DO chat about booze. Alcohol. Hooch. The Sauce. Whatever your poison, here's your roadmap. If you enjoy a s...

THR | Do WORK part II from 2016-02-16T00:00

In part 2 of the series, Matt and Sabrena dive into the psychological aspect of hard work in fitness and wellness. And Matt goes on another rant. Matt and Sabrena each coach a fictitious throug...

THR | Do WORK pt. I from 2016-02-09T00:00

Coaches Matt and Sabrena talk about different measures of work capacity - another way to say "fitness." Determining your own perceived exertion is a delicate formula that would take a mu...

THR | Coaching behavior change from 2016-02-02T00:00

Matt eats an apple live and makes Sabrena define made-up terms. But, seriously, we chat more about how to create lasting habit change toward improved health, fitness, and wellness. We also identi...

THR | The mental health episode from 2016-01-26T00:00

Coach Matt sits down with Christina Crumpecker, MD to chat about mental health as a part of her guest series on our blog titled "I'm Proud of You." From Christi: I share my story ...

THR | 2016's Top Fitness Trends from 2016-01-19T00:00

Coaches Matt and Sabrena sit down at the mic to chat about all the good, funny, and downright ridiculous trends we've seen in fitness. All in all, we're excited about what's on the h...

Find Yourself In Open Gym from 2016-01-12T00:00

Open Gym is a great time to make #gainz, if you have a solid plan and don't bite off more than you can chew. In this episode of The Hill Radio we discuss making the most of Open Gym by: using ...

THR | Year in Review and State of The Hill from 2016-01-04T00:00

2015 was the year of positivity for me personally and for The Hill. 2016 will certainly carry on this same theme of positivity. However, it's this year that I'm especially interested in s...

THR | Will lifting weights make me bulky? from 2015-12-28T00:00

Coaches Matt and Sabrena dive into the science of what it actually takes to bulk up from lifting weights. I'm going to let you in on a little secret: It's REALLY hard to get bulky from st...

THR | NutritionNOW from 2015-12-22T00:00

Coaches Matt and Sabrena dive deep into what it actually takes to develop lasting, sustainable nutrition habits to support your performance and goals. Dig in!

So you just finished fundamentals... from 2015-12-15T00:00

Our Fundamentals program, lead by Coach Josh Snyder, won a Pitch Best Of Kansas City award, "Best Workout for Anyone Who Hasn’t Worked Out in, Like, a while." In this episode of The Hill...

Kate Spry: December Featured Athlete from 2015-12-08T00:00

Today on the Hill Radio we talk to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Kate Spry. Kate is one of the hardest working and humblest athletes at The Hill, you're gonna love learning her story. In this...

WOD To Expect From Your Workout from 2015-12-01T00:00

Coaches Josh and Kyle take a look at the cycle we just finished and what's on the horizon. In this episode you will learn more about: the results of our most recent squat cycle, the Olympic we...

How to know if an exercise program is worth your time from 2015-11-24T00:00

A gym membership is not going to help you reach your goals. Contracts probably won't do the trick either. Neither will toys, tricks or textbooks. To reach your goals you need an exercise progr...

I'm in the business of busy-ness from 2015-11-10T00:00

We all lead very busy lives. But our lives shouldn't be controlled by our to-do lists. In this episode of The Hill Radio Coaches Matt Scanlon and Kyle J Smith discuss how to optimize your waki...

Stay focused, on yourself. from 2015-11-03T00:00

Coach Matt has been offering goal setting sessions for over a month now. He has met with many members of The Hill Family to talk about their future, aspirations, worries and questions. Thank you to...

Turn the Mic: Fitness in too many words from 2015-10-20T00:00

Long time listener, first time questioner Hunter turns the mic on Coaches Matt and Kyle to ask all the questions you are too scared, too polite, or too smart to ask. You will learn nothing or: ho...

October Featured Athlete: Lydia Friz from 2015-10-13T00:00

Lydia has been an important part of our community these past two years. She is a committed athlete who has come a long way since joining. In this episode she discusses: how she found CrossFit after...

I Heart Olympic Weightlifting from 2015-10-06T00:00

Coaches Matt and Kyle go total fanboy on the Olympic lifts: the snatch and clean and jerk. You will learn: why any athlete can improve their game by Olympic weightlifting, how to enjoy the journey ...

Goals - How, Why, and When. from 2015-09-29T00:00

Coach Matt is now offering goal-setting sessions to help you become successful as efficiently and enjoyably as possible. In this episode you will learn how to set goals that you can actually stick ...

Turn the mic with Alex Darr on CrossFit for the Competitor: Part II from 2015-09-22T00:00

Member Alex Darr turns the mic on Coach Matt Scanlon to learn more about his new home, The Hill. They discuss: How to use your results from Wodify to drive training, Using the barbell as a conditio...

TGIF 9.18.15. Everything you need to do to get white, healthy teeth from 2015-09-18T00:00

Today we talk to Matthew Foster, DMD, about how to keep your teeth white and healthy. Topics include: why you should brush your teeth twice and floss everyday, tools that work and those that don&ap...

Turn the mic with Alex Darr on CrossFit for the Competitor: Part I from 2015-09-15T00:00

Member Alex Darr turns the mic on Coach Matt Scanlon to learn more about his new home, The Hill. They discuss: History of CF programming & main site, History of CFMH Programming, For whom do we...

Training the whole person. from 2015-09-08T00:00

Coaches Matt and Sabrena detail how you can get the most out of your workouts by training your mind, body and soul. In this episode you will learn: how to make exercise a sustainable habit, the imp...

September Featured Athlete: Garrett Gilbert from 2015-09-01T00:00

We are so excited to introduce you to our September Featured Athlete: Garrett Gilbert. Garrett is a full time med student who also competes in local CrossFit competitions. In this episode you will ...

How to CrossFit (well) for a long, long time: Part Two from 2015-08-25T00:00

We all want to be healthy and happy into our Golden years, is CrossFit the best way to get you there? Coaches Matt and Kyle think so, and they're here to show you how. This episode is a bulky ...

How to CrossFit (well) for a long, long time: Part One from 2015-08-18T00:00

We all want to be healthy and happy into our Golden years, is CrossFit the best way to get you there? Coaches Matt and Kyle think so, and they're here to show you how. This episode is a bulk...

Featured Athlete: Leah Huddleston from 2015-08-13T00:00

Introducing Iron Hill Athlete, Leah Huddleston.

Do you need a massage? Check out Dark Horse Massage. from 2015-08-11T00:00

Today we talk with the man with the magic hands, Jeremy Collum of Dark Horse massage, about making you feel and perform better. We cover: aches and pains, knots in your muscles, foam rolling lacros...

How to fail in the gym from 2015-07-30T00:00

Coaches Matt, Sabrena and Kyle discuss mistakes they have made in the gym and how they have made the most of every situation. Your time in the gym is precious, learn how to optimize each met con, m...

How to do CrossFit during a pregnancy from 2015-07-23T00:00

Our July Featured Athlete, Elise Hubbard, talks about her experience of doing CrossFit while pregnant.

Meet Stephanie Orr, DPT, and CrossFit Coach Extraordinaire from 2015-07-21T00:00

Stephanie Orr is probably already one of your favorite coaches, but did you know that she is also a physical therapist? Stephanie's speciality is spinal cord injuries... we all have a lot to l...

The other 23 hours of the day from 2015-07-14T00:00

Coaches Matt, Sabrena and Kyle discuss how to optimize the other 23 hours of the day to make the most of your time in the gym and how to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle that you can truly enjoy.

What we eat and why we eat it, Part 1. from 2015-06-30T00:00

Matt, Sabrena and Kyle dive deep into building a healthy mindset around food, how to eat well with a busy schedule, and making delicious habit changes that truly stick.

What we eat and why we eat it, Part 2. from 2015-06-30T00:00

Matt, Sabrena and Kyle dive deep into building a healthy mindset around food, how to eat well with a busy schedule, and making delicious habit changes that truly stick.

The Hill Radio with Miles Metschke: Using CrossFit to overcome fear, manage diabetes&conquer life from 2015-06-26T00:00

Memorial Hill OG Miles Metschke rocks the show with tons of great insight into making the most of every WOD.

How to do a proper warm up from 2015-06-23T00:00

Half-assing a warm up is all fun and games until you get hurt by going too hard, too fast. And while you may not get injured, you may leave money on the table by not making the most of your warm up...

How to start an exercise routine that sticks from 2015-06-16T00:00

Coaches Matt Scanlon and Sabrena Merrill discuss finding an exercise routine that works for you for a long, long time. They go over the stages of change, sustainability and how to overcome common o...

June's Featured Athlete: Megan Sheeley from 2015-06-11T00:00

Get to know Megan Sheeley: CrossFitter, Orthoptist and Awesome Human Being.

Are you fit enough for Olympic weightlifting? from 2015-06-09T00:00

Olympic weightlifting is a sport practiced by hundreds of thousands and mastered by none. Are you giving it the time and respect it deserves? We dive deep into what it takes to hit PRs in the snatc...

No pain, no gain? from 2015-06-02T00:00

Coaches Josh, Matt & Kyle discuss what sort of pain is good for you, and differentiate tweaks from injuries. If you're feeling banged up, listen now.

Take your golf game to the next level with Janine Young from 2015-05-26T00:00

Janine Young is a Titleist Performance Institute Certified Golf Fitness Professional with over 15 years of experience helping golfers take their game to the next level. She has worked with professi...

On competing in CrossFit, 2000 calorie breakfasts and the circus from 2015-05-19T00:00

Sabrena, Matt and Kyle discuss what it takes to specialize in a sport and dive deep into CrossFit and aerial silks. If you've been looking to take your performance goals more seriously, this e...

Matt Scanlon wants to help Kansas City become fitter from 2015-05-11T00:00

Matt Scanlon introduces the new community wide initiative: Move KC. Do you want to be an ambassador for fitness and healthiness in your community? Listen up to learn how you can make KC a better pl...

The Hill Radio with Christina Crumpecker, MD from 2015-05-05T00:00

Christi is a family medicine doctor with a heart of gold. As you get to know Christi through this episode, take note of why and how she takes care of herself so that she can take care of others. ...

The Hill Radio with Blake Miller, Entrepreneur and Partner at Think Big from 2015-04-22T00:00

Blake Miller is a very successful entrepreneur who now spends most of his time helping other entrepreneurs succeed with the team at Think Big. Blake is also a fan of professional wrestling, a Cro...

The Hill Radio with April's Featured Athletes Danya&Kali Foster from 2015-04-21T00:00

Danya & Kali Foster are shining examples of awesome CrossFitters. They are welcoming & kind, adventurous & hard-working and always quick to make new friends. Have fun getting to know Da...

The Hill Radio with Aimee Anaya Everett of Catalyst Athletics from 2015-04-14T00:00

Coach Vanessa Geer, our Iron Hill women's only weightlifting coach, is excited to introduce you to Aimee Anaya Everett of Catalyst Athletics. Aimee is a national level weightlifter, a very suc...

The Hill Radio with Cole Storer: On doing gymnastics in preschool, sleeping in the linen closet and ugly muscle ups from 2015-04-07T00:00

Cole is a lifelong gymnast and a gymnastics coach. We have a lot to learn from his transition into CrossFit and his insights into what it takes to make it to a very high level in the sport of gymna...

Coaches'Corner: Matt Scanlon and Kyle J Smith on WODing'til your deathbed, infinite spiderwebs and what to do when CrossFit sucks from 2015-03-31T00:00

Coaches Matt Scanlon and Kyle J Smith take a long, hard look at what a sustainable approach to CrossFit looks like in the real world, and how to enjoy every workout for what it can be: the best hou...

The Hill Radio with Maggie Scanlon: On being walnut-proof, triathlons and always having a strong finish from 2015-03-23T00:00

Today Maggie Scanlon sits down with Coach Kyle to discuss the sport of triathlon and how CrossFit and strength training is essential to her exceeding in endurance sports. I highly recommend you che...

How strong do I need to be? from 2015-03-17T00:00

Today we investigate how strong we need to be in order to lead a long, satisfying life. Kyle Smith interviews world class powerlifter JP Price, Riley Mahn, PT DPT, strength and conditioning coach J...

The Hill Radio with Eduardo Quintero: On cupcaking, baloncesto and honing your competitive edge from 2015-03-10T00:00

Eduardo Quintero played point guard for the National Team of Mexico and professional basketball in Germany. He will occasionally drop in as a ringer in recreational leagues, but for the most part,...

March Featured Athlete: Jay Fleer from 2015-03-05T00:00

Meet Jay Fleer: father, husband, police detective, CrossFitter and The Hill's Featured Athlete for the month of March! We had a great time getting to know Jay and think you will too. Enjoy!

On rolling around on the floor with your kids, smoking meat and putting others before yourself from 2015-03-03T00:00

Today we speak with Mark Nuss, CrossFit Memorial Hill's February Member of the Month. Mark is a father, a husband, a banker and a very active part of our community . His commitment to a health...

On coaching youth soccer, bringing the best out of others and your local pub from 2015-02-24T00:00

Adam Lamb, soccer coach and member of CrossFit Memorial Hill, fills us in on growing up in England, the joy of coaching soccer and nurturing a love of the game in the next generation. Adam is the ...

On b’s’n, why women do CrossFit and you, the exercise machine from 2015-02-10T00:00

Sabrena, Matt and Kyle discuss the evolution of fitness as it pertains to women and why you should be happy with your 8 minute Fran time.

On fitness as meditation, yoga and why dogs are better than everything else from 2015-02-03T00:00

Coach Jaime Lytle sits down with Kyle to discuss how yoga is a wonderful complement to CrossFit and why dogs are awesome.

On being 15 going on 29, mint oil and believing in yourself at any age from 2015-01-27T00:00

Sabrena, Matt and Kyle discuss the importance of being fit at any age, how to enjoy every minute of your life and how to overcome your biggest obstacle: you.

How workouts work and why you should too - Part 2 from 2015-01-20T00:00

Matt, Sabrena and Kyle discuss the programming at CrossFit Memorial Hill. This episode is for exercise rockstars, nerds and anyone who wants to know more about the art and science of group training.

How workouts work and why you should too - Part 1 from 2015-01-13T00:00

Matt, Sabrena and Kyle discuss the programming at CrossFit Memorial Hill. This episode is for exercise rockstars, nerds and anyone who wants to know more about the art and science of group training.

On family, pizza hangovers and feeling powerful from 2015-01-06T00:00

Coach Brianna Walters shares her story, tells us of the importance of a healthy family and gives us the secret to getting better at CrossFit, forever.

On strength, powdered peanut butter and swimming like a rock from 2014-12-30T00:00

Coaches Al Lampier and Josh Snyder fill us in on their new specialty classes: Iron Hill and Strength Club. To sign up follow this link, click on programs and find the class you're interested i...

How to join CrossFit Memorial Hill from 2014-12-23T00:00

Fundamentals Coach Josh Snyder leads us through the process of joining the Hill and give you tips on making your first few months awesome.

The History of CrossFit Memorial Hill from 2014-12-16T00:00

Learn where it all started and what being a CrossFitter means to Owner and Coach, Matt Scanlon.

The History of CrossFit Memorial Hill from 2014-12-16T00:00

Learn where it all started and what being a CrossFitter means to Owner and Coach, Matt Scanlon.

The History of CrossFit Memorial Hill from 2014-12-16T00:00

Learn where it all started and what being a CrossFitter means to Owner and Coach, Matt Scanlon.