In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, chats with Clare Michalak of Resilient Training Lab to discuss how she got started with resistance training, how she became a member of the Resilient Training Lab team, her growth as both a strength/n

#14 - Mike Check - Quinn Henoch PT, DPT

Jan 16th, 2021 1h 2m

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez is joined by Clinical Athlete co-founder Quinn Henoch. Mike and Quinn discuss Quinn's journey from S&C coach to where he is now operating his own clinic ClinicalAthlete Newport located inside the SoCal

#13 - Mike Check - Eric Lagoy PT, DPT, OCS

Jan 1st, 2021 55m 30s

In this episode, the host Mike Velasquez is joined by Clinical Athlete provider/Resilient Training Lab Director of Programming/Quinnipiac University Adjunct Professor/CALU Closer Eric Lagoy. Mike and Eric discuss Eric's journey from undergrad t

#12 - Mike Check - Jared Maynard PT, MSc PT

Oct 31st, 2020 49m 35s

In this episode, the host Mike Velasquez is joined by physio and Clinical Athlete provider Jared Maynard PT, MSc PT to discuss why he chose physiotherapy as his profession, how he got involved with Clinical Athlete, what makes a health care pro

#11 - Mike Check - Shelbie Miller DPT, SCS

Oct 11th, 2020 54m 17s

In this episode, the host Mike Velasquez is joined from the "Lone Star State" by Shelbie Miller DPT, SCS to discuss her growth as a clinician since graduating from PT school in 2017, the resources that have helped her along the way, the proces

#10 - Mike Check - Jason Lepage DPT, CSCS

Sep 4th, 2020 55m 33s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez is joined by fellow Gaylord PT Jason Lepage (you may be familiar with @primephysiofitness). Mike and Jay discuss Jay's background through PT school at Quinnipiac University, reflect on lessons learned c

#9 - Mike Check - Cameron Clowser of Barbell Medicine

Aug 2nd, 2020 55m 43s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, is joined by Cameron Clowser who is a current chiro student at Sherman College of Chiropractic and Barbell Medicine Pain and Rehab Intern. Mike and Cam discuss Cam's journey to and through chiro schoo

#8 - Mike Check - Round 2 with Jessica Gilmore of Kitchen to Kilos

Jul 19th, 2020 59m 47s

In this episode, the host Mike Velasquez is joined once again by Jessica Gilmore of Kitchen to Kilos to pick up where they left off on their previous discussion (see Episode #5). Mike and Jess discuss how diets work, food challenges, the import

#7 - Mike Check - Leveling Up with Zak Gabor DPT, CSCS and Steph Allen DPT, OCS

Jun 6th, 2020 55m 19s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, is joined by Zak Gabor DPT, CSCS and Steph Allen DPT, OCS to discuss their motivation behind founding The Level Up Initiative, who would benefit from being involved, how to apply to be in the next coho

#6 - Mike Check - Eric Sokolowski DPT, CMPT, CSCS

May 31st, 2020 55m 34s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, is joined by Eric Sokolowski DPT, CMPT, CSCS to discuss how his practice has changed over the years, his elective course for The University of Hartford DPT program "Advanced Exercise Prescription for t

#5 - Mike Check - Jessica Gilmore of CrossFit 033/Kitchen to Kilos

May 26th, 2020 1h 3m

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, chats with Jessica Gilmore CF-L2 trainer at CrossFit 033 and nutrition coach/founder of Kitchen to Kilos to discuss her experience with PT as an athlete, the importance of finding a client's WHY, "3 b

#4 - Mike Check - Paul Milano and Ryan Kalkowski of Resilient Training Lab

May 9th, 2020 56m 40s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, chats with Paul Milano and Ryan Kalkowski of Resilient Training Lab to discuss what differentiates Resilient from other training programs/companies in today's fitness industry and the ins/outs of warm-

#3 - Mike Check - Dr. Ryan VanNieuwenhuyze aka The Barbell Doc

May 2nd, 2020 37m 28s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, interviews Dr. Ryan VanNieuwenhuyze PT, DPT to discuss his background, his social media page @thebarbelldoc, why he enjoys working with barbell athletes, his future endeavors with his own clinic inside

#2 - Mike Check - The White Belt Mentality/3 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently In PT School

Apr 25th, 2020 7m 51s

In this episode, the host, Mike Velasquez, discusses a major concept that he holds himself accountable to as well as 3 things he would have done differently during his time in PT school.