Leave it to a global pandemic to get the Dads back together. That being said WE ARE BACK! Blake is out of basketball season and we are adding two new members, Nate and Chad. Topics are all over the place, but we expect to be back on schedule moving forward. Be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe!
The Dads sit down and talk all things body work, with practicing massage therapist Casey Heavrin. Topics include anatomy, recovery and self care. Listen and be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe.
The Dads Are Back! After a three month hibernation the dads get together to discuss what's been going on since they last met including a week-by-week breakdown of how the second 2019 CrossFit Games Open. Listen Laugh and be sure to rate review and subscribe for future episodes!
Episode 24 finds Kyle, Blake and their wives, Casey and Angela completing a 4 round snake draft on their favorite Disney World moments. Be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe.
Episode 23 brings on a discussion about progression and the drive to get better everyday. Be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe!
Episode 22 is a discussion on the dads journey on bettering their nutrition. Topics include each dads approach, specific macros and staying disciplined. Be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe!
Blake and Kyle are at the lake! They discuss their family trip thus far at the Lake of the Ozark's. The dads also dive into their first weeks experiences with their WHOOP bands and talk the upcoming 2019 CrossFit Games. Be sure to Rate Review and Subscribe!
Episode 20 is a recap of the dads experience at the 2019 Battle at the Ballpark, hosted by CrossFit 309. Blake talks vacation on Lake Michigan and Zach Carlos Chad and Kyle talk about their experience competing for the first time in quite some time. Find Dads and Dumbbells on Facebook and Instagram. Be Sure to Rate Review and Subscribe!
Episode 19 is a discussion on mindset and keeping things in perspective when it comes to daily performance. The dads also discuss being on the same program for the first time and how it has helped drive a healthy sense of competition. Find Dads and Dumbbells on Facebook and Instagram. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe!
The dads welcome back their first recurring guest olympic weightlifter Korey Robinson. The guys talk about Koreys latest trip to compete in Memphis at his first Nationals meet in over a year. Korey walks the dads through his day of meet routine and also discusses training, recovery and downtime along with some tangents along the way. Be sure to rate review and subscribe!
Blake and Kyle sit down with the original "Dads of IronFit" Chad Grove, Chad Stewart and Todd Martel. The guys discuss starting the IronFit Program and then making the jump to CrossFit. The conversation involves the foundation and preparation the IronFit Program gave the guys before CrossFit, scaling when neccasary and a little garage brew talk. Be sure to Rate, Review and Subscribe!
Episode 16 is all about the Gluteus Maximus. The Dads discuss everything from activation to rehabilitation. Listen, Laugh and be sure to rate review and subscribe for future episodes! Submit questions you want answered to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
The Dads Are Back! After a three month hibernation the dads get together to discuss what's been going on since they last met including a week-by-week breakdown of how the 2019 CrossFit Games Open went. Listen Laugh and be sure to rate review and subscribe for future episodes! Submit questions you want answered to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
The Dads welcome Carlos Valencia all the way from sunny California. The discussion bounces from breaking down the mornings workout to experiencing all 4 seasons in a week to operating a gym in LA with a few tangents in-between. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to stay tuned for the next episode! Submit questions you want answered to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
The Dads discuss everything from managing time around the holidays and their attempts to control the holiday gains. Each Dad breaks down their Top 3 Favorite Christmas movies while Blake and Zach debate the age old question, is Die Hard a Christmas movie? Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to stay tuned for the next episode! Submit questions you want answered to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
The Dads discuss time management when it comes to attending a CrossFit class. Topics of discussion include being ahead of the workout, being attentive during class, wise warmups and cool downs. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to stay tuned for the next episode! Submit questions to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
After running a 5K, Blake and Kyle talk with Nick and Alex Lavin founders of the Yellow Bear Foundation. The guys discuss the Zombie Run, the basis of the foundation and future events. The Yellow Bear Foundation is a not-for-profit organization empowering communities to spread awareness and fund research of Primary Immunodeficiency. You can visit the Yellow Bear at yellowbearfoundation.org
The dads welcome sports and family physician Chris Johnson to discuss common themes that involve the future of fitness and wellness, routine, and parenting. Chris is a family/sports doctor that spent his fellowship with the Notre Dame football team during the '12-'13 team. Chris is also the Co-Founder of the Bearded Owl Brewery in Peoria and lets the dads enjoy a couple of new releases. All questions that you may want answered can be sent to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
The dads are privileged to talk road life with Sarah Braunsdorf from the Barbells For Boobs Open Road Tour. Sarah discusses the mission of Barbells for Boobs and talks about the 30 days on the road stopping at various gyms across the nation and spreading the awareness of early detection of breast cancer. Contact the guys with any questions that you may want answered at dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com
Blake and Kyle discuss their upcoming programming and talk hypertrophy with longtime fitness enthusiast Clay Britnell. The guys also give you a look inside their daily nutrition routine. Send all questions that you may want answered on the show to dadsanddumbbells1@gmail.com