Episodes
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Understanding Neck Pain - Part 2 - Practical ways to manage neck pain
Tightness in the shoulders, side of the throat, and upper back can be a downright, pain in the neck!! In part 2 of this series, we talk about practice ways you can manage neck pain and the allied health professionals that may be able to help you on your journey. Resources: The Burden and...
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Understanding Neck Pain - Part 1 - What to look for
Tightness in the shoulders, side of the throat, and upper back can be a downright, pain in the neck!! In part 1 of this series, we talk about identifying and understanding the root cause of neck pain and who you might see about managing it. Resources: The Burden and Determinants of Neck Pain in…
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Level up your kitchen skills for healthier food choices
Time pressure, lack of sleep and this busy world we live in can easily overwhelm us and lead to poor food choices. In this episode, we outline practical ways to set yourself up for cooking success without sinking heaps of time into planning ahead. By implementing a few simple strategies you'll be...
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What kind of healthy do you want to be?
Many people want to be healthy. However, this term is so broad that it’s largely meaningless. Your version of "healthy" can be very different to someone else, yet you both can experience many of the same positive outcomes that lifestyle and choice can influence. In this episode, we explore...
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Easy Plant Based Substitutes
Want to eat less stuff that comes from our animal friends? Here are some great substitutes for incorporating more vegan and vegetarian options into your diet. So many options that do an amazing job of replacing meats, dairy products, and more. Resources we talked about: Meal Prep, Kids/Family...
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Clever Ways to Hide Veggies in Your Next Meal
We all know we should be eating more vegetables right! Urgh, what a drag! Why do they have to be so drab? Well boy, do we have some good news. Maybe you're doing it all wrong, hanging out with the wrong group of veggies or perhaps you're just a taste toddler (we dive into that one) and need to...
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Pain and movement; Movement and pain
The gang is back together again, well kinda. Join Erin and Dave as they talk about pain, movement, and how it works in with exercise. When should you stop and seek help and when should you suck it up and keep going? Erin has some sage advice and helps us understand key differences between "good...
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Why I started my fitness journey
It's been a hot minute since we chatted. Today we take some time as we hit mid-year to reflect on exactly how and why we ended up we are today. Erina and Dave dive into their relationship with exercise growing up and how that's grown and evolved. ---- Questions, comments, dietary requirements…
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Setting up your own training program
Erin is going solo this week on the show, on location in Portugal in fact! Ironically enough; in this episode, we're talking about going solo in your training. How can you build a program or habit that supports your specific fitness and health goals? Erin gives us a blueprint to help develop a...
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Fixes for Fitness Faux Pas
Erin and Dave dive into a quickfire question episode, where they talk about common questions they come across in their respective roles. We talk about running, weight training, recovery, and weight loss. ---- Questions, comments, dietary requirements; Send us an email...
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Wearable fitness tech; Interview with Katie McGibbon
In today's episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first-ever guest to the show!!! Dr. Katie McGibbon (Ph.D. Sports Science) joins us to talk about wearable technology, its practical uses, and some key differences between different device types. We talk about the Apple Watch, Garmin devices,...
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The contract: creating successful beginnings
We all know if you fail to plan, you plan to fail, right? Erin gives a 3 step formula that we can use to start establishing and building new habits or activities into our lives. ---- Questions, comments, dietary requirements; Send us an email [email protected]
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Foam rolling vs stretching. Porque no los dos?
Erin is back in the studio this week and is schooling the children on all things foam rollers. We discuss size, length, and bumps vs no bumps ;-) In this episode, we aim to give newbies a rundown of how to effectively use a roller and also offer some tips to those who are rolling veterans. Now...
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Athletic Performance on a Vegan Diet
Dave is flying solo this week and talks about his 5-year journey on a vegan, plant-based diet and how it's impacted his life and physical abilities. He talks about a few key things to consider when making the switch and some vital vitamins and minerals to keep your eye on to ensure your remain at...
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Gym Etiquette - Unspoken rules of working out
Getting into a gym routine can be intimidating if you’re not used to it. In this episode, we have some simple tips so that you can fit right in. Don't forget you can email questions, comments, or special dietary requirements via [email protected]
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Ask Erin: 2022 Trends in Health and Fitness
Just for some fun; Dave quick fires some health and fitness trends and concepts that peaks his interest at Erin. From Peleton to Prancercising we talk about how each of these unique concepts can help you on your way to a happier and healthier lifestyle. ---------------------------- Videos that…
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Meal plans; do they work?
Erin puts on her nutrition hat, Dave dons the apron and we head to the kitchen to have a little chit-chat about meal plans, food kits, and intuitive eating. What are some of the upsides of 94 Tupperware containers in your freezer? What are some of the downsides? We explore different ways to look…
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Running; a beginners guide to getting started
Have you ever wanted to start running? Maybe you have run in the past and want to make a comeback. In this episode, we give some clear pathways to starting your running journey, building to longer distances, and discuss the often neglected rehab and preventative work to keep injury at bay.
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The best group fitness class for you!
With so many options for classes on the market, where do you even start? With a CrossFit session or maybe a gentle pilates class? We walk through some of the most popular class types and talk a little about what you can do to create a meaningful group fitness routine to improve your strength,...
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How do your fitness needs change as you get older
As we age, our physical needs change, or do they? In this week's episode we ask; what can your body cope with movement as we age? What does your body need as you see your older years and how do we prevent injuries?
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How to choose a gym and personal trainer
We answer your questions; "Finding the right gym for you and your goals" and "How to know if your personal trainer is the right one for you" Send your questions and letters to [email protected]
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Changing Gears - Knowing when it’s time to make a big change in your fitness activities
Most people stop exercising when they get bored, or when things stop working. In this episode, we talk about how to recognize this, and what to do.
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Finding the road to recovering faster
Dave and Erin discuss their #1 most important and best ever recovery activities, respectively, and why/how they help.
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Has COVID put a spotlight on your health?
If COVID has you thinking more about your health but you are not sure exactly how to go about getting healthier; here are our top 4 focus areas.
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Meditation, Mindfulness and Metamucil
Mindfulness has become an incredible buzzword. How can you implement a meditation practice into your everyday life? We discuss everything from sitting and watching the world go by, to float tanks, tarot, and crystals. It's all not Woo-Woo and mystic Meg, instead we offer a "take what you need"...
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The best way to do circuit training
We give some common sense ways for you to create your own workout circuit that you can use at home, in the park, or at the gym. Don't have any equipment? No problems! Not sure where to start either? We have your back! We cover different ways to set up a circuit, why this style of training is...
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Not every burpee will be a delight
Doing the work isn't always fun! It's called work for a reason right. It's ok to feel a little lost by pushback or challenge when you're shifting routines. Fear not; tune in to hear our tips on getting through the bumpy parts and ways you can soften the impact on yourself, both physically and...
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Fitstagram Round Table
We scratch the surface on a topic that never seems to go away; social media and body image. We talk about how you can identify a pattern of social media that doesn't serve you and instead focus your attention inward on your own strength, ability, and growth.
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Why you need a flexibility practice in your life
In this episode, we break down how you can identify shortcomings in your current mobility routine (assuming you even have one that is), use some diagnostic classes and tools to help you figure out what's a bit out of wack; and then develop an action plan to help lengthen and strengthen your weak...
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HIIT training - It doesn't mean what you think it means
HIIT style training is everywhere these days after gaining huge amounts of popularity in the last decade. We explore a little more about why most HIIT classes aren't actually HIIT. Who should do this style of training and what the pros and cons of smashing yourself in a session are? Also; can you...
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New Year, New You, New Pod! Tips for your fitness journey in the new year.
This week we talk about all the baggage and hype that comes with the new year, setting goals, and starting afresh. Erin gives some great tips and tools to help you identify your fitness goals, be smart about starting along a new fitness pathway and we discuss forging ahead when things start to…
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Introducing Common Sense Fitness
Meet your hosts for the Common Sense Fitness Podcast; Erin and Dave. They'll give you a little background on what they do as fitness professionals and tell you what you can expect from the show in upcoming episodes.