The Pillars of Health Podcast

Oliver White is a soccer player with Kingston City FC, an Australian soccer club from Clayton South, Victoria. Kingston City FC compete in the National Premier Leagues Victoria. Oliver grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and played club soccer with multip...

Oliver White is a soccer player with Kingston City FC, an Australian soccer club from Clayton South, Victoria. Kingston City FC compete in the National Premier Leagues Victoria. Oliver grew up in Boston, Massachusetts and played club soccer with multip...

Miguel Aragoncillo is a strength coach at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts. He currently works with a mix of athletes and people in general. Miguel provides a detailed look into the differences between training for health versus performance ...

Miguel Aragoncillo is a strength coach at Cressey Sports Performance in Massachusetts. He currently works with a mix of athletes and people in general. Miguel provides a detailed look into the differences between training for health versus performance ...

Dr. Michael Mayr, DMD, went to Boston University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. He is also an Accredited Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Dr.

Dr. Michael Mayr, DMD, went to Boston University where he received his Doctorate of Dental Medicine. He is also an Accredited Member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Dr.

Jessica Lewis is the co-owner of Knockout Print Shop with her husband Matt. Jessica is a StrongFirst certified coach and also previously owned and operated a gym in Chicago before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Jessica Lewis is the co-owner of Knockout Print Shop with her husband Matt. Jessica is a StrongFirst certified coach and also previously owned and operated a gym in Chicago before relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Is fat loss the marker by which you measure success in the gym? If so, Alex and Jon go over why that needs to change and what else you can focus on instead. Building healthy habits, training to lead a longer life and learning that the long game is the ...

Is fat loss the marker by which you measure success in the gym? If so, Alex and Jon go over why that needs to change and what else you can focus on instead. Building healthy habits, training to lead a longer life and learning that the long game is the ...

The guys tackle some of the more common questions they field in their day to day coaching. What stretch do you recommend? My heart rate just runs high and what else should I do when I'm not working with my coach? Jon is joined by fellow integrative strength coaches Alex Tanskey and Chris Mullins to help him break down some of the questions that continually pop up in conversations with trainees. Some points of note from this episode include. * Laxity in a joint * Pelvic position and why it matters * Stretching both hamstrings and quads * Joint capsule range motion * Heart rate indicates how hard you are working to complete a task * Resting heart rate * Heart rate recovery * Dynamic energy control * Controlling heart rate through breathing * Aerobic work for a better life * Why walking and hiking are great forms of conditioning * Using conditioning to aid your recovery Social Media The Pillars of Health on Instagram The Pillars of Health on Facebook Leave a review for the Pillars of Health Podcast on iTunes

The guys tackle some of the more common questions they field in their day to day coaching. What stretch do you recommend? My heart rate just runs high and what else should I do when I'm not working with my coach? Jon is joined by fellow integrative strength coaches Alex Tanskey and Chris Mullins to help him break down some of the questions that continually pop up in conversations with trainees. Some points of note from this episode include. * Laxity in a joint * Pelvic position and why it matters * Stretching both hamstrings and quads * Joint capsule range motion * Heart rate indicates how hard you are working to complete a task * Resting heart rate * Heart rate recovery * Dynamic energy control * Controlling heart rate through breathing * Aerobic work for a better life * Why walking and hiking are great forms of conditioning * Using conditioning to aid your recovery Social Media The Pillars of Health on Instagram The Pillars of Health on Facebook Leave a review for the Pillars of Health Podcast on iTunes

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The topics in this episode touch on some common "fitness myths" that we hear as coaches and would like to set the record straight. Some talking points that came up between Alex and Jon include. * The importance of the pelvis * The Obers Test * Can the IT band be stretched? * Resets for the win * The importance of hamstrings * Do you hamstrings need to be stretched? * Why your obliques are important * Why would you breathe with a balloon? * Lactic acid and fatigue * Why sit ups are not worth it Show Notes The Obers Test video Study: Can the IT band be stretched? Study: 5 Habit Changes for a Longer Life The Oblique Plank video Article: The Myth of IT Band Pain Social Media The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod Alex Tanskey on Instagram: @alextanskey Alex's website: alextanskey.com

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. The topics in this episode touch on some common "fitness myths" that we hear as coaches and would like to set the record straight. Some talking points that came up between Alex and Jon include. * The importance of the pelvis * The Obers Test * Can the IT band be stretched? * Resets for the win * The importance of hamstrings * Do you hamstrings need to be stretched? * Why your obliques are important * Why would you breathe with a balloon? * Lactic acid and fatigue * Why sit ups are not worth it Show Notes The Obers Test video Study: Can the IT band be stretched? Study: 5 Habit Changes for a Longer Life The Oblique Plank video Article: The Myth of IT Band Pain Social Media The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod Alex Tanskey on Instagram: @alextanskey Alex's website: alextanskey.com

Yamil Suarez is the Associate Director of Library Systems and Web Development at the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Yamil has trained with Jon for just over 7 years and they have previously collaborated on a book Jon wrote detailing soccer scholar...

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. During this episode of the pillars of health he delves into the correct way to progress your chin ups with Jon. Other topics discussed are listed below.

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. During this episode of the pillars of health he delves into the correct way to progress your chin ups with Jon. Other topics discussed are listed below.

Danny Christie is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) as well as a strength coach. He uses both disciplines in order to take a holistic approach to treating people who may have movement or mobility restrictions. Danny holds a B.

Danny Christie is a licensed massage therapist (LMT) as well as a strength coach. He uses both disciplines in order to take a holistic approach to treating people who may have movement or mobility restrictions. Danny holds a B.

Chris Mullins is an integrative strength and conditioning coach based in Boston. In this episode Chris and Jon go over 5 tips to help ensure progress towards your training and health goals. Topics discussed include: Favorite training shoes Goal setting...

Chris Mullins is an integrative strength and conditioning coach based in Boston. In this episode Chris and Jon go over 5 tips to help ensure progress towards your training and health goals. Topics discussed include: Favorite training shoes Goal setting...

The Pillars of Health Podcast celebrates being one year old this week! Eirinn and Jon discuss a vast array of topics including some of the challenges early on associated with getting the podcast started. Some other topics that come up in this weeks epi...

The Pillars of Health Podcast celebrates being one year old this week! Eirinn and Jon discuss a vast array of topics including some of the challenges early on associated with getting the podcast started. Some other topics that come up in this weeks epi...

Andy Ellner is the co-founder and chief executive officer at Firefly Health in Boston. Andy was the founding co-director of Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care, and founding director for Harvard Medical School's Program in Primary Care and Social Change. He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and an MSc from the London School of Economics. He is also a practicing primary care physician. With Firefly Health, Andy and his team are looking to create a transformative model of primary care in the United States at no extra cost to patients. Using tech enabled personal care as well as a team based approach to peoples goals, Firefly is looking to improve health care and empower people to take control when it comes to their health and wellness. Topics discussed on todays episode: * Empowering people when it comes to health and wellness * A digital approach to health care * Leveraging technology and teams of people * The importance of habit change in creating a healthier population * Factors influencing healthy habits * How Andy manages the four pillars of health Show Notes Firefly Health website: https://firefly.health E-mail Firefly Health: [email protected] Social Media Leave an iTunes review for the Pillars of Health podcast The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod

Andy Ellner is the co-founder and chief executive officer at Firefly Health in Boston. Andy was the founding co-director of Harvard Medical School's Center for Primary Care, and founding director for Harvard Medical School's Program in Primary Care and Social Change. He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School and an MSc from the London School of Economics. He is also a practicing primary care physician. With Firefly Health, Andy and his team are looking to create a transformative model of primary care in the United States at no extra cost to patients. Using tech enabled personal care as well as a team based approach to peoples goals, Firefly is looking to improve health care and empower people to take control when it comes to their health and wellness. Topics discussed on todays episode: * Empowering people when it comes to health and wellness * A digital approach to health care * Leveraging technology and teams of people * The importance of habit change in creating a healthier population * Factors influencing healthy habits * How Andy manages the four pillars of health Show Notes Firefly Health website: https://firefly.health E-mail Firefly Health: [email protected] Social Media Leave an iTunes review for the Pillars of Health podcast The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod

Eirinn Carroll is a strength and performance coach based in Boston. Staying on track while you travel can be a lot harder than people think with the poor food choices on offer in airports and hotels. In order to find a way around these common road bloc...

Eirinn Carroll is a strength and performance coach based in Boston. Staying on track while you travel can be a lot harder than people think with the poor food choices on offer in airports and hotels. In order to find a way around these common road bloc...

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. People using exercise as a stress reliever is a common situation both Alex and Jon encounter on a weekly basis in their coaching.

Alex Tanskey is an integrative strength and performance coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. People using exercise as a stress reliever is a common situation both Alex and Jon encounter on a weekly basis in their coaching.

Rua Gilna is a strength coach based in New York City. Originally from Ireland, Rua grew up using training as a way to excel in sports and tries to empower this same feeling to others through his coaching. Rua is now the head of personal training at the...

Rua Gilna is a strength coach based in New York City. Originally from Ireland, Rua grew up using training as a way to excel in sports and tries to empower this same feeling to others through his coaching. Rua is now the head of personal training at the...

Alex Tanskey is an Integrative Strength and Performance Coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alex discusses some common issues that can hold people back from achieving their goals when it comes to weight loss.

Alex Tanskey is an Integrative Strength and Performance Coach based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Alex discusses some common issues that can hold people back from achieving their goals when it comes to weight loss.

Chris Mullins is a Boston based strength and conditioning coach. Chris joins Jon on the podcast to discuss the knees and everything that goes with this awesome joint. The guys go over the following talking points: What makes up the knee Joint mechanics...

Chris Mullins is a Boston based strength and conditioning coach. Chris joins Jon on the podcast to discuss the knees and everything that goes with this awesome joint. The guys go over the following talking points: What makes up the knee Joint mechanics...

Dan McGinley is a strength and conditioning coach at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn, Massachusetts. Dan recently spent eighteen months living and working in China with some top level Chinese athletes.

Dan McGinley is a strength and conditioning coach at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn, Massachusetts. Dan recently spent eighteen months living and working in China with some top level Chinese athletes.

Alex Tanskey is an Integrative Strength and Performance coach and a StrongFirst level II instructor. Jon and Alex discuss four common mistakes when it comes to training and your health. The guys also discuss better options when it comes to each of the ...

Alex Tanskey is an Integrative Strength and Performance coach and a StrongFirst level II instructor. Jon and Alex discuss four common mistakes when it comes to training and your health. The guys also discuss better options when it comes to each of the ...

Kaitlyn Pimentel is a PGA member and former collegiate golfer at Methodist University. She is now a strength coach who incorporates an all around approach in order to help the people she trains. Kaitlyn’s phrase,

Kaitlyn Pimentel is a PGA member and former collegiate golfer at Methodist University. She is now a strength coach who incorporates an all around approach in order to help the people she trains. Kaitlyn’s phrase,

Tina Morin is a Strongfirst level II coach and also the owner of Morin Strength and Conditioning located in Norwell and Weymouth in Massachusetts. Jon discusses Tina's change from corporate America into the fitness industry and how she went about making such a drastic career change. Other topics discussed include: * Tina's biggest lessons so far on her fitness journey * Why it is never too late to work towards your dream * Why Tina will always be a "Student of Strength" * Managing work and you health * Why you need to "Own It" * The power of positive self talk * Tina's top take aways from being her own boss * Managing the Pillars of Health   Show Notes: Tina's favorite training shoes: No Bull Apparel & Footwear Tina's favorite yoga pants: Booty by Brabants Book: "Sleep Smart" by Shawn Stevenson Social Media: E-mail the podcast: [email protected] Morin Strength and Conditioning website MSC on Instagram: @msc_strength Tina Morin on Instagram: @tinavmorin The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod

Tina Morin is a Strongfirst level II coach and also the owner of Morin Strength and Conditioning located in Norwell and Weymouth in Massachusetts. Jon discusses Tina's change from corporate America into the fitness industry and how she went about making such a drastic career change. Other topics discussed include: * Tina's biggest lessons so far on her fitness journey * Why it is never too late to work towards your dream * Why Tina will always be a "Student of Strength" * Managing work and you health * Why you need to "Own It" * The power of positive self talk * Tina's top take aways from being her own boss * Managing the Pillars of Health Show Notes: Tina's favorite training shoes: No Bull Apparel & Footwear Tina's favorite yoga pants: Booty by Brabants Book: "Sleep Smart" by Shawn Stevenson Social Media: E-mail the podcast: [email protected] Morin Strength and Conditioning website MSC on Instagram: @msc_strength Tina Morin on Instagram: @tinavmorin The Pillars of Health on Instagram: @thepillars_of_health_pod The Pillars of Health on Facebook: @thepillarsofhealthpod

Joel Jamieson is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide,

Joel Jamieson is a best-selling author and one of the world’s foremost authorities on strength, conditioning, and energy systems. His training strategies have been used by thousands of elite performers and top athletes worldwide,

Jay Weedall is from Manchester in England. He founded and co-owns Ethos Fitness and Performance in Boston. Jay and Jon catch up on football, how Jay has transitioned from the corporate gym setting to running his own place and everything he has learned ...

Jay Weedall is from Manchester in England. He founded and co-owns Ethos Fitness and Performance in Boston. Jay and Jon catch up on football, how Jay has transitioned from the corporate gym setting to running his own place and everything he has learned ...

Money can be a source of extreme stress for a lot of people. Debt can snowball and create negative knock on effects when it comes to managing the four pillars of health. With financial debt hitting record highs in the USA according to NBC,

Money can be a source of extreme stress for a lot of people. Debt can snowball and create negative knock on effects when it comes to managing the four pillars of health. With financial debt hitting record highs in the USA according to NBC,

What characteristics or standards do you look for in a potential coach or trainer? This episode originated from a listener question and allows Alex and Jon to discuss four stand out areas that you should look for in a good coach.