What is up, everyone, and welcome back to Move The District!  We had a little bit of a summer hiatus but we are glad to be back!  Today, I bring you my interview with Chase McKesey.  Chase is founder of Trophy Body, which is an online platform that gives clients results in health & wellness.  Trophy Body has prided itself on doing just that for its clients through accessible, actionable, programs that are backed by science and refined for practical use! Chase personally writes all Trophy Body Online programs, responds to every Trophy Body Online client himself, and enjoys every step of his clients' journey to results!  Enjoy! Reach out to Chase: Via website: https://trophybodyonline.com/ Via Instagram: @trophybodypt @eatmightymeals @sweatdc

Welcome back to Move the District, the best health, wellness and fitness podcast straight out of the Washington, D.C. metro area. This week’s episode celebrates one full year of the podcast, and also features special guest Dr. Kennedy Chukwuocha, a physical therapist and master of healing, strength and movement, and the newest member of The Big League Performance team! Dr. Chukwuocha joins us to talk about getting injured at the pinnacle of his athletic career, his involvement in the APTA and how he implements his own injury experience during his clinical practice.   Other topics of conversation include: * What it’s like to know you want to work in sports therapy from an early age * Recovering from microfracture surgeries and when to have them * The mental wear-and-tear of the rehab process * Having a solid support system during recovery * Starting a private physical therapy practice * How to prove to patients that you’re invested in their physical development   You can find Dr. Chukwuocha on Instagram @ken__vp

Welcome back, D.C.!  This week we have another great episode between Zaineb Hassan and I!  Zaineb Hassan and is a certified yoga Specialist (RYT-500 HR) and Lululemon ambassador who founded ZiZi Yoga in February of 2016. Zaineb specializes in sports performance yoga and work with Elite Athletes worldwide. Born and raised in the Middle East, she moved to America in 2008 to attend Towson University followed by the completion of her PharmD at The University of Maryland School of Pharmacy & Johns Hopkins University. Upon graduation, Zaineb worked at John Hopkins University Hospital and in 2015 relocated to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Shortly after moving to Georgetown she knew she wanted to pursue a full-time career in instructing yoga. She entered the practice of yoga 12 years ago when she began her rigorous academic career looking for a relaxing outlet. Understanding the importance of yoga and mediation in stressful situations, she started focusing on teaching Performance Athletes her specific style of yoga practice, which primarily entails dynamic, static movement & mindfulness meditation. Zaineb now dedicates her time to helping the elite prepare for competition and everyday life, focusing on physical and mental strength facilitated through yoga and meditation. Reach out to Zaineb: Via Instagram: @zizi.yoga Via website: ziziyoga.com

On our 50th episode of Move The District, I interview Rekha Ayalur, certified kettlebell instructor.  After college, Rekha stepped away from competitive running and began focusing on other forms of training - mainly kettlebells. She began training with an RKC - certified instructor in 2009, where she learned the basics of the hard-style kettlebell technique and has continued to refine her technique and coaching since. Rekha coaches athletes from a variety of different sports in strength training and speed development. Additionally, she has hosted and attended courses with some of the top Physical Therapists and Chiropractors in the world and has gained a tremendous amount of knowledge on injury prevention and rehab. Rekha is a Team Lead with RKC and is seen as one of the top kettlebell instructors in the nation. Reach out to Rekha: Via Instagram: @rekha_ayalur Via website: https://www.rekhaayalur.com/

Welcome back to Move The District as we close in on episode 50!  We have another great episode for you all as we are joined by co-founders of OutFit Class, Justin Hunter and Kara Holinski.  OutFit Class is a platform for instructors to host indoor and outdoor socially distanced workout classes in the D.C. area. Topics discussed: How OutFit Class came to be during the early wild west days of Covid-19Somehow always a mile apartFlipping the organizational structure upside downClasses offered through OutFit ClassShowing up for human connection in the fitness world Reach out to Justin and Kara: Via Instagram: outfitclass.dc Via website: outfitclass.com

What is up, D.C.?  Welcome back to Move The District!  This podcast was created to help people get a better understanding of the offerings that are available in the health and fitness community in Washington D.C. and the surrounding areas!  This week, I am joined by Corbin Jennings, owner and MADabloic DC & Arlington. Topics discussed: Learning as you goFrom the corporate ladder to frustrationRetaining clients through relationship buildingRemaining present as a gym ownerBreaking the misconceptions about fitness, body composition, etc Reach out to Corbin: Via Instagram: @corbinsgonemad & @mad_dmv Via website: www.madabloic-dmv.com

Hey again, everyone, and welcome back to Move The District!  I am your host, Mike Yasson, and today I had the pleasure of being joined by Owner and Founder of Good Sweat Cycle Studio, Ali Hashemi!  Good Sweat Cycle Studio is Northern Virginia's only social impact fitness studio. Located in the Rosslyn neighborhood of Arlington, Virginia - Good Sweat is an indoor cycling studio committed to giving you the best sweat of your life all while improving the lives of others. They are a community for everybody- especially those who crave a challenging, energetic, community driven, socially conscious way to work out. Reach out to Ali: Via Instagram: @cyclewithali @goodsweatstudio Via website: goodsweat.co

Today's episode is a very special and highly anticipated episode of Move The District!  Today's guest, Chris Perrin, is someone that I have been trying to get on the show from day one.  Chris is the co-founder and co-owner of Cut Seven along with his wife, Alex.  The two met seven years before these doors officially opened, with Chris playing the part of personal trainer and Alex—unknowingly—the first Cut Seven test. Alex was building her marketing career and lost sense of balance, gaining over 40 pounds. Chris led a triple-life as accountant by day, PhD student by night, and personal trainer every spare minute in between. Chris created a program based on his football conditioning at UConn—hard intervals, zero bullshit, and total body soreness. In six months, Alex lost sixty pounds.Inspired by a seemingly impossible transformation, Alex got certified and over time their training sessions shifted to business meetings. Over the next few years they went from coaching eight athletes at gravel parks to crowds of 500 at Union Market and the Nike sales floor. For seven years, they made each other better—through marriage, baby, and a shared business. Today, the Cut Seven team is built on the same foundation as their original partnership: We push you. You push us. We all get better. Topics discussed: Extreme OwnershipBuilding group fitness through human connectionChris on helping people take their self-improvement even furtherThe last book Chris has read Reach out to Chris and Cut Seven: Via Instagram:  @chrisperrin7 & @cutseven Via website: cutseven.com

Welcome back, D.C.!  This week, I am joined by Emma Gaquin!  Emma is the head of onboarding and an instructor at Spark By Gabby.  You can find her between Mass and D.C. enjoying the remote office that she can pack up and take (almost) anywhere with a mask in hand. She loves health and healthcare. When she's not coaching, Emma works at a tech startup focused on revolutionizing physician continuing education. Emma's new podcast, @relationshiftpodcast, dropped it's first episode this week so check it out! Reach out to Emma: Via Instagram:  @emma_gaquin @sparkbygabby @outfitclass.dc

Welcome back to Move The District!  This week, I am joined by Dr. Oliver Tannous who is an orthopedic spine surgeon with MedStar Washington Hospital Center.  Dr. Tannous also serves as the assistant professor of orthopedics at Georgetown University. Topics discussed: Uptick in back pain in the past yearInsurance companies backing off giving everyone MRI'sPain is not a normal part of the aging processThe power of physical therapy patients being able to tell their storyThe process for a patient post spinal surgery Reach out to Dr. Oliver: Via Instagram: @drolivertannous & @medstarhealth

Welcome back, D.C!  I am super excited to have you all hear my conversation with Gabby Lubin on this week's episode! Gabby is a wellness professional, founder & CEO of spark by gabby, and Harvard Graduate School of Education Masters student. With a background in early childhood education, Gabby left the classroom to answer the question “how can we help teachers stay in the classroom?” This systemic issue moved her to create her own wellness space that combines mind-body, community, and social justice. She hosts a variety of virtual classes from HIIT to yoga to low-impact to core to spin. Her speciality is HIIT, but not any old HIIT class. The class parallels daily experiences you may have to ultimately support your overall emotional (and physical) growth. Spark by gabby’s unique HIIT class incorporates HIIT moves focused on strength, core, and cardio with mindfulness and a brief meditation at the end. No meditation experience necessary. As the body’s cortisol increases during exercise, we work to decrease cortisol through a mindfulness exercise. ​Gabby teaches HIIT, LIIT, core & more, spin, and stretch & breathe. Reach out to Gabby: Via Instagram: @gabbyl_wellness & @sparkbygabby Via website: sparkbygabby.com

What is up, everyone?  Welcome back to another edition of Move The District!  Today, we will be joined by Co-Founder of District Running Collective, Matt Green!  District Running Collective exists where fitness, fun, and community collide.  Their success is directly grounded in the successes of their runners!  They create a space for runners of all levels to get to know one another, share challenges & triumphs, and redefine their impossible, every day. Topics Discussed: Matt's views on diversity in the running communityHow DRC got it's startMatt on choosing the right running shoeDRC playing their part with social justiceCreating and facilitating positive running experiences Reach out to Matt: Via Instagram: @marsgreen & @districtrunningcollective Via website: districtrunningcollective.com

On this week's episode of Move The District, I am glad to be joined by Coach Danielle Hirt!  Danielle is a certified personal trainer, running coach, as well as an instructor at Formula Running Center in Arlington, VA.  Danielle has 12 marathons and 25 half-marathons under her belt.  She is also a certified TRX instructor. Topics discussed: Danielle's journey through the running worldGrowing up in a home of entrepreneursFoam rolling: is it worth itIf your rehab is not challenging you, it's probably not right for youFinding what discipline of fitness is right for you   Reach out to Danielle: Via Instagram: @runwithcoachd & @formularunningcenter Via website: formularunning.com & runwithcoachd.com

Welcome back, D.C.!  I am super excited to be joined by founder and CEO of HUSTLE DC, Sunny Mae!  Sunny created HUSTLE not just as a fitness brand, but as a lifestyle motto.  Sunny will challenge you to tap into your own abilities that are already there.  She believes that life isn't about trying to be something else; it's about activating what you already are! Topics discussed: Sunny's days as a bartender in Union Square, NYCConnecting with your clients on a personal level"If you're not having fun, then why are you doing it"How Sunny took an opportunity and ran with itWhere Sunny's various skillsets came from along the way Reach out to Sunny: Via Instagram: @sunnymaeerryday & @hustle_dc Via website: hustle-dc.com

Welcome back, everyone, to another edition of Move The District!  I am excited to be joined by co-founders of the Boombox Boxing Club, Angela Jennings and Reggie Smith!  Reggie and Angela founded BOOMBOX on their love for boxing, music and community. Their goal is simple, to empower and inspire, while making the health benefits of boxing-inspired training accessible to all fitness levels and backgrounds. Reach out to Boombox Boxing Club: Via Instagram: @boombox_boxing, @brooklyn_globetrotter, @aj_boomin Via website: www.boombox_boxing.com

On today's episode of Move The District, I bring you my conversation with fitness manager Tyler Humphrey!  Tyler manages several Orange Theory locations in D.C. and Arlington. Tyler's career path from coaching debate teams to the fitness industryShifting our mindsets from wanting that expensive car to wanting to hike in Italy in the summerIf you focus on the right stuff, the aesthetics will work themselves outD.C. food talkFacilitating an environment for fitness clients to feel right Reach out to Tyler: Via Instagram: @ty.humphrey

On this week's episode of Move The District, I am excited to have on someone who is not only part of the fitness world, but also a part of the high school sports world!  He is running coach, and general manager at Formula Running Center, Ryan Widzgowski!  Ryan has moved up in the ranks of coaching starting with youth programs, High School/College and now Post-Collegiate runners. He’s also the General Manager of District Track Club based in the DMV.  Enjoy! Topics discussed: When Ryan realized running was it for himDoes seasonal weather make us tougher athletes'Ryan's brand choices for running clothingHow did Ryan get his start at FRCWho is FRC for Reach out to Ryan: Via website: https://formularunning.com/team/ryan-Widzgowski/ Via Instagram: @ry_widzgowski & @formularunningcenter

This week, I am joined by Navin Hettiarachchi! Navin is the founder of the REDT Method and has been featured in Men’s Health, Washington Post, Washington Times, Geo News, NBA Philippines, NBA Japan, and various prominent social media outlets around the world. Navin has over 20 years of experience working in the NBA, WNBA, and NFL. He also works with Olympians, U.S. Women’s Soccer, Paralympians, and NHL athletes. Celebrities and musicians from Hollywood have also sought his care for their health and wellness. Topics discussed: How Navin's journey in sports medicine beganNavin's method of giving himself a wealth of knowledge and where this benefited himImpacting lives and the power of nurturing relationshipsNavin's philosophy on empowering his athletes' through treatment Reach out to Navin: Via website: https://www.navinhealth.com/ Via Instagram: @navin.het Via Twitter: @navin_H

On this week's edition of Move The District, I spent some time with Laura Silverman, founder of Booze Free In D.C.!  Booze Free In D.C. is a website to showcase sober-friendly restaurants, bars, wellness activities, and events.  According to Laura, "Booze Free in DC is what I hope will be a revolutionary new way of looking at travel and exploration -- even from the comforts of home."  This was a fun interview and I look forward to you all getting to hear what Laura has to say!  Enjoy! Topics discussed: Finding comfort in sobriety and letting go of toxic influences Events and organizations Laura is currently involved withWho is a typical 'Dry-January' participantWhere to begin when one is sober-curiousD.C.'s best places to find zero proof cocktails Reach out to Laura: Via Instagram: @wearesober, @boozefreeindc, @zeroproofnation Via website: https://www.boozefreeindc.com/

What is up, D.C.?  Welcome back to another edition of Move The District!  I am very excited to bring you today's episode with Mere Chambers, who is a coach at Cut Seven and Equinox!  Mere is a NASM certified personal trainer and a precision nutrition coach.  This was Mere's first podcast and she knocked it out of the park!  Enjoy! Topics discussed: How running was the gateway to fitness for Mere'Comparison is the thief of joy'Showing up for your athletes and clients no matter whatThe three people that had the biggest impact on Mere's growthHow the world has changed the fitness industry from Mere's point of view Reach out to Mere: Via Instagram: @mere.chambers @cutseven Via website: cutseven.com