Nashville Fitness Podcast

Dr. Andrea Smiley, our running specialist, and team marathon runner, shares her passion for running and her recent marathon PR this week on our Nashville Fitness Podcast. She dives in on how she became a marathon runner, her goals, and what she's doing to achieve them.

Malin Timbs is a Nashville trail running expert with epic trail quests from the Tennessee Mountains, to the deserts of the West and the volcanoes of South America. She is a Fit Specialist at local Fleet Feet running stores and an experienced personal trainer. In this podcast episode, she shares stories of her trail running adventures, gives advice on how to start your own trail running adventures, and how Fleet Feet can help you on your way.

On todays episode we dive into all things running. We interview Jenny Clayton of Clayton Performance Coaching Jenny is a local running coach that has ran the Boston Marathon several years and has a run streak of over 700 days in a row that she has ran! In our episode we talk about how to stay durable, how to avoid injury, and why its important to cross train especially in running. Be sure to give her a follow @clayton.performance.coaching on Instagram and online claytonperformancecoaching.com

In todays episode we discuss Forefoot versus Rearfoot striking and whats the best pattern to reduce injury. We discuss when to modify your striking pattern or if you even should modify it. Lastly we dive into how to be a better runner and whats the best shoe wear Be sure to check out our running ebook also bereadypt.com/intro

Do you ever wonder why you are injured all the time? Could you be overdoing it in the gym? . Dr. Amanda Ryden MD was a hospitalists for many years but recently saw a need to solve the root causes of medical diseases and not the symptoms. This prompted her to start Four Health Medicine, . In todays episode we chat about overtraining versus over reaching and all things recovery. We talk about when should you use recovery tools like cryotherapy/ cold baths, saunas etc. . We talk about the dangers of under eating and when folks are working out too intensely how this wrecks your metabolic system. Lastly we talk about how to monitor over training using HRV devices like the whoop. . Check out this episode and give Dr. Ryden a follow @fourhealthmedicine or online fourhealthmedicine.com

Aaron Hines has spent more than a decade in the fitness industry. He has helped those coming back form injury get back to training as well as many youth athletes continue to get stronger to improve their performance on the field.  In todays episode we talk about common mistakes  made when getting back into the gym and coming off injury. We also dive into ways youth athletes can develop strength, power, agility, and help improve their performance on the field and reduce injury.  Lastly we chat about Aarons new book titled the Athletic Advantage. 100% of proceeds help support the Eli Grow Foundation.  You can find the book on amazon https://www.amazon.com/Athletic-Advantage-Lessons-Becoming-Premier/dp/B09MYRGKX5 You can also find Aaron on Instagram @premiereperformancetn or online premiereperformancetrainier.com

Travel poops are real. Especially traveling around the holidays with all the holiday foods, typically heavy in creams and other dairies. Dr. Colleen and Braley are going to talk about our most recent blog post to give you a couple tips and tricks to help keep your bowel schedule while traveling for the holidays. If any of these topics ring true for you, and you’d like to discuss it with one of us, we’d love to help. You can reach us via phone at 615-617-4942 or via email at colleen@bereadypt.com.

Fit Factory is one of Nashville's top-rated group fitness facilities and partners to Be Ready PT's downtown location. Fit Factory is a strong community of welcoming people who love fitness and celebrate each other's accomplishments. The first class at Fit Factory is FREE for Tennessee residents! $99 for one month unlimited after your first visit. Barbell club is another option besides the regular class schedule. Please reach out to info@fitfactorynashville.com with any questions! https://www.fitfactorynashville.com/

Dr. Morgan is a Belmont PT grad here with us today to talk about the importance of ACL return to sport readiness. Originally from the New Orleans area, she played D1 college soccer at Georgia Southern University and has had a passion for working with athletes since the start of her career. She met her husband, Kevin in PT school and they now live here in Nashville with their 3 month old baby girl, Noa. They are currently trying to teach her like soccer :)

Dr. Smiley is from Bellingham, WA, and graduated with her DPT from the University of Washington. In her undergraduate years, she played collegiate soccer at Biola University. After graduating, she  started running in order to stay active and fuel her competitive side after finishing up her soccer career. In 2019, she qualified for the Boston Marathon. Since then, she has competed in three additional marathons (including Boston and Chicago) as well as four additional half marathons. She enjoys working in the running community as a physical therapist and now as an RRCA certified run coach. She made the move from Seattle to Nashville this summer and is thrilled to be the newest member of the Be Ready Team!

In this episode, Dr. Colleen introduces Pelvic Health and answers some of her most frequently asked questions:  So, do men have pelvic floors too? Is it normal to pee in the shower? Is it okay that I hover over the toilet to pee? I’ve always strained to have bowel movements, is that bad? What is a squatty potty? Should sex hurt? So is it true that I have a small bladder? Listen and find out to see what she says! 

Do you ever use a Foam Roller?  What are Foam Rollers even doing? Breaking up fascia? Loosening up Muscle?  In todays episode we talk about the biggest mistake athletes are making with their foam rolling. What areas we like to use the foam roller for and what areas we do not.  We also talk about how long you need to use a foam roller and the exact way we coach our athletes to use it. 

Shoulder pain is easily one of the top things we get asked about and easily one of the top things that we treat in the clinic.  In todays episode we talk about what the rotator cuff is how it helps our shoulder function and when to know if you need surgery. We also dive into some of the key things we focus on in rehabbing our athletes. 

Tons of Olympians on TV are walking around with KT tape on. Does it work? 🧐 Of course, it works! However, it doesn’t work the way people often want it to 😯 Tune into the latest episode to hear about when we use and when we do not recommend it. We will break down a few myths and confirm a few times when it may actually be helpful.

We loved getting to sit down with @danidfitness1! She has been an incredible supporter of @bereadypt and become a good friend. If you want to hear an example of someone who knows how to hustle to bring a dream to fruition, Dani is your girl 💪. . . This is definitely a worthwhile listen so check it out! 👂🏼 . . Dani D is a Nashville personal trainer, entrepreneur, and body positive influencer. She is one of the strongest women (literally) in Nashville and has done fitness collaborations with @Shape 😯. She organizes multiple events throughout the year that help people become confident in their bodies and connected to the fitness community around them 😁. Make sure to follow her to stay up to date!

I had something super unfortunate happen to me a few weeks ago...I significantly bulged a disc in my low back. I like many of you guys was frustrated in pain and not sure where to go from here. I couldn't bend forward, couldn't stand up straight, and legit couldn't comfortably sit in a chair. Not to mention I couldn't even work out.  I had 2 options whine about it or do something about it. So what did I do? I went from difficulty standing without pain to deadlifting kettlebells from the floor pain free in a weeks time.  Thats the difference for many of you...you play the wait and see approach and that just slows down your progress.  in todays episode I dive into how I got rid of my back pain, changed my mindset, and became determined to never allow this to happen to me again. I cover everything I used in my rehab and some of the other common things I use with patients who have low back pain.

Dr. John Burleson is a fellowship trained Orthopedic Spine Surgeon at the Hughston Clinic. He recently moved to Nashville after finishing his fellowship in Texas.  Dr. Burleson likes to refer to himself as a patient centered spine surgeon because he does NOT automatically recommend surgery to everyone who walks in the door. He wants to recommend all the options to each patient that walks in the door based on their symptoms and based on their goals and desires. In todays episode we chat about disc bulges versus herniations, how to avoid surgery, and some of the new technology like VR in the operating room to help improve patient outcomes. 

Genny Tidwell embodies determination and the mindset it takes to be successful. Genny was born with one hand and can olympic lift more than majority of women her age and many half her age. In todays episode we dive into Genny's mindset of what it takes to show up and train at a high level every day and its parallels to life.  We discuss CrossFits recent addition of an adaptive division and her desire to compete at the CrossFit games.  Go follow Genny on instagram @itsgenny and be super inspired

Nick Carrier owns Best You a company he built with the sole intention of helping you become better. He has an incredible desire to serve and empower his clients especially when it comes to setting goals. He has helped clients lose weight, become more consistent with their workout program, and just be an overall better human In today's episode we talk about practical steps you can take to actually reach your fitness goals and how to build in your own accountability.  Check out Nick's Podcast Best You and follow him on social media @carrier_bestyou

Shoulder pain is the most common injury I see in the clinic. They can be tricky to treat and super frustrating when you can't be as active as you like.  In todays episode we talk about how to be active during a shoulder injury and why Rest is literally be worst possible thing you can do for it.  If you have questions or want other topics give us a follow on instagram @momentumsports_pt