The Momentous Podcast

This week we are joined by our writer, Phil White, and Dr. Robert A. Huggins of the University of Connecticut. Robert is the Vice President of Research and Athlete Performance & Safety at the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn. There, Robert conducts performance testing on athletes who are looking to enhance their performance through the use of scientific insights.Robert uses his experience as a professional trainer to treat cases of exertional heatstroke in events like The Boston Marathon and The Marine Corps. Marathon. Recently, Robert and his colleagues conducted a study on one of our products, PR Lotion, and found that it can actually help you stay hydrated in heat and humidity.  Show Notes:1:00 - The Recent Study & How it Relates to War Fighters and First Responders. “I think the key findings here are the level of hydration maintained over the 5-hour protocol. We found that the group that used the PR Lotion showed a significantly less of a body mass loss.”11:30 - Changes in Blood Sodium & Fluid Retention. “We may have given too much fluid, to the point that we were not able to see what happened to the sodium levels in the blood afterwards. So we’re super excited for the next studies because we’ll be able to see those blood-sodium levels after the placement of the lotion without any fluid being given.” 22:00 - Behavior Changes. “We know the reasons athletes die in sport. The top causes are head, heat, heart, and hemoglobin. In the months of August, heat is number one. We know how they die and we know how to treat them but often we are combated by old-school behaviors of ‘water is for the weak.’ and are resistant to change because it may have not been what they did when they were younger.”30:00 - Wearables & Marketing Claims. “To be able to access hydration status accurately in various individuals is the holy grail. It’s going to impact so many different populations and not just athletes. Old people. People with diabetes.”40:00 - Why Robert Does It. “The fact that my work, our work at the Korey Stringer Institute can go from making someone think better on a test or on a task during the day to getting a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.” 

There has been a lot of change at Momentous recently. As some of you may know, we merged with Amp Human this past June - so the purpose of this episode is to introduce some of the founders of Amp Human and share their stories. Today we are joined by co-Founders Jeff Byers and Erica Good, along with writer, Phil White.For context, moving forward, both brands will align under the name Momentous and you will continue to receive the same best-in-class products, plus even better innovation thanks to our partnership.Show Notes:1:30 - How Jeff & Erica Met. “We learned how to put a tool out there that would allow athletes to get the most from their bodies and we really continued on that pathway into building Amp Human."11:00 - PR Lotion for All Athletes. “Having a body is the universal part of the experience. As a human, you have a body and what you’re able to get from that body influences everything - it influences your happiness, what can you do.”17:30 - Merger. “How do we create a system-based approach to human performance that takes some of those core puzzle pieces and starts building them together. We want to build a foundation for that athlete that’s always improving or trying to level up.”31:00 - Scientific Evidence, Peer Reviews, & A Complete Company. “We have a good combination of artists and soldiers.”41:00 - Positives of the Past Year. “More people were continuous or thinking about their health more broadly. They were thinking more about their immune system - they were thinking more about sleep. Overall, people were thinking more consistently about their wellness.”

Today’s guest is Meghann Featherstun. Meghann is a Clinical Dietitian, a Wellness Coach, a Mother, a Runner, and the founder of Featherstone Nutrition. At Featherstone Nutrition, Meghann helps clients find their happy place with nutrition, exercise, body composition and life.  Additionally, Meghann also works closely with us at Momentous and is lending her services as a prize for a lucky winner of our Strava Campaign. Find Megan:Featherstone NutritionInstagram FacebookFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Our guest this week is Rachel Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of Rootine - a health and wellness company focused on optimizing cellular nutrition through better data science and personalized health solutions. Find Rachel:InstagramTwitterRootineRootine InstagramRootine TwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Our guest this week is Dan John. Dan has been a strength coach for over 40-years and was an All-American Discus Thrower. Dan has also competed at the highest level of Olympic Lifting, Highland Games, and Weight Pentathlon, in which he holds an American record. Dan is also the author of more than 10 books - the latest of which is titled Attempts - Essays on Fitness, Health, Longevity and Easy Strength.Our host this week is Phil White, an Emmy-nominated author and frequent contributor to the Momentous Blog. Phil has co-authored a number of bestselling books like The 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank Merritt, Waterman 2.0 with Dr. Kelly Starrett, and Unplugged with Andy Galpin & Brian Mackenzie. Find Dan:InstagramFacebookYouTubeDan John UniversityFind Phil:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Our guest this week is Sam Briggs, a Professional CrossFit Athlete. Sam is originally from Leeds, England but currently resides in the US. Being a 9-time CrossFit Games Competitor and 2013 CrossFit Games winner, Sam is an all-time CrossFit great. She is an amazing example of longevity and durability, and a wonderful representative for her sport and her country. Earlier this year, we welcomed Sam to the Momentous Family and have been helping fuel her in her goal to become the ‘fittest 40-year-old in history.’Find Sam:InstagramWebsiteLinktreeFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

This week’s guest is Craig Hoffman. Craig is a personal trainer, journalist, podcast host, sports commentator, and friend of Momentous. Craig’s relationship with Momentous began with the Train with the Best Podcast, which he co-hosts with fellow trainer, Chris Gorres.Find Craig:Train with the BestInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Professional Runner, Molly Seidel. Molly is a multiple-time NCAA Champion in Cross Country and in Track and is a member of the US Olympic Marathon Team for Tokyo. Molly is a beloved member of the American distance running community and the Momentous family. Find Molly:InstagramTwitterFacebookMomentous Youtube SeriesFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Phil White. Phil is an Emmy Nominated Writer and a co-author of The 17 Hour Fast with Dr. Frank Merritt, Waterman 2.0 with Kelly Starrett, Unplugged with Dr. Andy Galpin and Brian Mackenzie, and Game Changer with Fergus Connolly. Phil is also a frequent contributor to The Momentous Blog. Phil's new book with Dr. Jim Afremow, The Leader's Mind, is available for pre-order now.  Find Phil:WebsiteInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Our guest today is Chris DiSanto - our VP of Team Sales here at Momentous. Before working at Momentous, Chris was in sales at Iron Grip, a strength training equipment company. And before that, Chris was an NFL Strength Coach.Find Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

We are joined again by Jordan Mazur. Jordan is a Registered Dietitian, the Director of Performance Nutrition for the San Francisco 49ers, and Advisor to Momentous. As this was his second time on the podcast, Jordan caught us up on a number of topics, including the whirlwind of an NFL season this past year, injury prevention, glucose monitoring devices, and more. Find Jordan:InstagramTwitterMen's JournalFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Our guest in this episode is Melanie Strong. Mel is a Managing Partner at Next Ventures, working alongside Julian Eison and Lance Armstrong. Next Ventures is a health and fitness focused venture capital fund. Prior to joining Next, Mel spent the majority of her career so far in Sports Marketing, included 17 accomplished years at Nike.  In this episode, Matt and Mel discussed things like her decision to move on from Nike, how she goes about setting expectations for herself, and building relationships with people in the venture space. The two also talked about things like the possible lasting changes of 2020 and the connection between mental health and spending time outdoors.Find Mel:InstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

For this week’s episode, Matt is joined by Momentous Employee, Nicky Mullen, in the first installment of ‘Ask Momentous’. In this episode, questions and topics have been culled from Instagram and our podcast landing page to be answered and discussed. The two went over questions like “What products are you planning to release in the future?” and  “Why did you start this company?”If you have any questions you’d like to submit, please visit our landing page!Find Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

This week’s guest is Jason Havey. Jason is the CEO of Onnit, a health and fitness brand whose main business is selling supplements online. Previously, Jason spent 17 years in the hotel industry before he made the transition to health and fitness. In this episode, Matt and Jason discussed Jason’s life and career before Onnit, Aubrey Marcus’s influence on the company’s trajectory, and how Jason goes about developing a product. The two also talked about how Jason defines success, how he’s gone about filling the CEO role, and the major decisions Jason has made to better his life.Find Jason:OnnitInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Eric Min, the CEO and Co-founder of Zwift. Zwift has been known as ‘the fitness company born out of gaming.’ The Zwift platform allows users to run or ride in virtual settings with other cyclists or runners anywhere around the world. In this episode, Matt and Eric discussed things like Zwift's origin story and the different strategies used to grow the company. The two also talked about the importance of community, the increase in at-home fitness, and the benefits and drawbacks of facilitating remote competitions.Find Eric:ZwiftInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

In this week’s episode, we are joined by Helaine Knapp. Helaine is the CEO and Founder of CITYROW, a fast-growing, boutique fitness studio, based in New York, with locations nationwide. With the recent launch of an at-home, rower product, it was interesting to talk to Helaine about the relationship between at-home fitness versus in-gym, boutique fitness. In this episode, Matt and Helaine discussed things like how CITYROW began, the differences between rowing for fitness and rowing for sport, and different workout trends. The two also discussed boutique fitness and how to handle rejection. Find Helaine:CITYROWInstagramTwitterFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Marcus Filly, a 6-time CrossFit Games Athlete who has since moved on to become a highly respected name in the fitness industry. Marcus is the owner of Revival Strength, an online coaching business with a unique programming style centered around the goals to look good and move well. In this episode, Marcus and Matt discussed how Marcus was introduced to health and fitness, his CrossFit career, and how he transitioned into Functional Bodybuilding. The two also talked about how to set life goals, how to set a sustainable fitness plan, and the importance of steady-state cardio.Find Marcus:Revival StrengthInstagramYouTubeFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Dr. Karen Cogan, a licensed psychologist who currently serves as the Senior Sports Psychologist for the United States Olympic Committee. Working out of the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Karen is currently responsible for acrobat and combat sports.  In this episode, Matt and Karen discussed her relationships with Olympic athletes and how the USOC groups athletes. The two also talked about mental health in athletics and how people have been coping with the changes caused by the pandemic.Find Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

Today’s guest is Tim Caron, former Head Strength Coach at Army Westpoint and currently the Founder and Head Coach at Allegiate Gym in Redondo, CA. This is Tim’s second time on the show, one of our first repeat guests, and a very deserving one at that. Tim is one of the people we rely on most heavily for product development input at Momentous as well as some on-camera time.In this episode, Matt and Tim discuss things like how Tim prepared for fatherhood, some tips Tim has for focusing, and how his gym has operated during a pandemic. The two also talked about the pros and cons of in-home training and in-person training, the telltale signs of when to take a break, and how Tim has leveraged the internet to help his business. Find Tim:Allegiate GymInstagramThe Performance Health PodcastFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube

We are joined by Paula Findlay, an Olympian and recently crowned World Champion Triathlete. We, here at Momentous, are incredibly fortunate to call Paula and her partner Eric Lagerstrom two of our newest athlete partners. As mentioned, Paula is fresh off her win at the PTO World Championship in Daytona, Florida, where she ran away from a stacked field of pros in really one of the only racing opportunities of 2020. In this episode, Paula and Matt discussed things like the highs and lows of 2020, what the Daytona win meant to Paula, and how Paula goes about training and setting goals. The two also talked about what Paula’s plans are once her professional triathlon career is over and what her racing nutrition looks like.Find Paula:YouTubeInstagramTwitterMusic PlaylistsFind Momentous:LiveMomentousInstagramFacebookTwitterYoutube