The Fitness Athlete Podcast
Fitness Athlete Division
Stay up to date with all of the news, research, clinical application, and gym application to become more fitness-forward for yourself & your patients. CrossFit, HYROX, OrangeTheory, F45, and everything in-between.
Episodes
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Dec 12, 2025 • 31min
Episode 1: to flex, or not to flex?
They dig into the controversial 'butt wink' and whether lumbar flexion during lifting links to low back pain. The discussion contrasts low-load research with real-world heavy lifting, fatigue, and performance demands. They explore how clinicians and lifters balance evidence, coaching standards, and practical experience to manage risk and optimize movement.
Dec 7, 2025 • 17min
Top 3 things PTs need to know about kipping pull-ups
Dr. Kelly Benfey, PT, DPT, CF-L1 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Dec 1, 2025 • 18min
Holiday fitness equipment deals
Dr. Mitch Babcock, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Nov 14, 2025 • 19min
The Tactical Athlete, part 7: reaching them
Dr. Alan Fredendall, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Nov 7, 2025 • 15min
The Tactical Athlete, part 6: The United States Space Force
Dr. Alan Fredendall, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Oct 29, 2025 • 15min
The Tactical Athlete, part 5: The United States Coast Guard
Dr. Alan Fredendall, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Oct 29, 2025 • 14min
5 things PTs need to know about hypertrophy
Dr. Zach Long, PT, DPT, SCS, CF-L1 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Oct 29, 2025 • 13min
The Tactical Athlete, part 4: The United States Air Force
Dr. Alan Fredendall, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Oct 29, 2025 • 20min
The box squat: when & why?
Dr. Joe Hanisko, PT, DPT // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
Oct 29, 2025 • 13min
The Tactical Athlete, part 3: The United States Marine Corps
Dr. Alan Fredendall, PT, DPT, CF-L3 // www.ptonice.com/certifications/cert-cmfa
