Ep. 23 - Dr. Nick Licameli - Pain Management, Injury Prevention & Natural Bodybuilding

Ep. 23 - Dr. Nick Licameli - Pain Management, Injury Prevention & Natural Bodybuilding

Today I'm joined by Dr. Nick Licameli, PT, DPT. Nick is a doctor of physical therapy and a professional natural bodybuilder. He is the injury reduction and management specialist at Team 3DMJ, and the owner of an outpatient physical and occupational therapy clinic. In this episode, Nick shared his journey into natural bodybuilding and how he has stayed consistent for years, despite having a demanding job and being a dad with 3 young daughters. We also talked about how Nick helps his patients with pain management and some practical strategies you can use to prevent injuries and stay healthy in the long run. - Where to find Nick: IG: @nicklicameli Podcast: 3D Muscle Journey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Team3DMJ Team 3DMJ: 3dmusclejourney.com - Get in touch: Instagram: @migueldmendes Coaching: www.migueldmendes.com

Ep. 22 - Do You Really Need To Walk 10k Steps A Day?

Have you ever wondered why people recommend 10k steps a day? What if you do 9000? Or 8000? Will you not get any of the benefits?  Join me today as I explore the origin of this recommendation and the science behind it. - Get in touch: Instagram: @migueldmendes Coaching: www.migueldmendes.com

Ep. 21 - Dr. Joey Muñoz - Debunking Myths: Navigating Social Media for Real Health and Fitness Insights

Today I'm joined by Dr. Joey Muñoz. Dr. Joey has a PhD in nutrition sciences and is a fitness coach and educator. In this episode, he will teach you how to find credible nutrition information online and what pitfalls to avoid. We also discussed a holistic approach to fitness, which goes way beyond how you look and what you eat. It was a pleasure having Dr. Joey on. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. - Where to find Joey: IG: @drjoeymunoz Podcast: The Dr. Joey Munoz Show YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.joeymunoz Joey's Fit4Life Academy: https://www.fit4lifeacademy.health/ - Get in touch: Instagram: @migueldmendes Coaching: www.migueldmendes.com

Ep. 20 - Adam Wade - Becoming an IronMan (A Deep Dive in Endurance Sports and Sports Nutrition)

Today, I'm joined by Adam Wade. Adam is an endurance coach and nutritionist with more than 15 years of experience competing in endurance sports. He has helped athletes qualify for Kona and GB Age group triathlon, guided people to their first successful ultra-marathons and marathon runners hit their targets with many personal bests along the way. Adam holds an MSc in Sports and Exercise Nutrition from the University of Westminster and is a registrant of the British Dietetics Association Sports and Exercise Nutrition register. His personal achievements include 7 Iron distance triathlons, including the almighty Triathlon X, many 70.3s, 15 marathons (and counting) and successfully completing the Raid Alpine, Raid Pyrenean, and Raid Dolomites Audax rides across various European mountain ranges, plus bagging around 150 Scottish Munros so far. Lastly, Adam was my classmate at the University of Westminster. I always appreciated his passion for endurance sports and thought he would make a fantastic guest for the podcast. There is a lot of great information here. I hope you enjoy the episode! - Where to find Adam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-wade-062822319/ Website: https://www.endurancekitchen.co.uk/ - Get in touch: Instagram: @migueldmendes Coaching: www.migueldmendes.com

Ep. 19 - Wendy Du - Balanced Strength: The Intersection of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Powerlifting

Today, I'm joined by Wendy Du. Wendy is a yoga and meditation teacher whose primary goal is to make meditation a regular part of everyday life. She has an MA in Buddhist Studies and is an MBSR (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction) teacher qualified through Brown University. As a strong believer in cross-training, Wendy trains powerlifting and contortion alongside her contemplative practices. She is also a dear friend! I'm sure you'll like this episode as much as I did. - Where to find Wendy: IG: @wsdyoga Website: https://www.shanstudios.com/ - Get in touch: Instagram: @migueldmendes Coaching: www.migueldmendes.com