Are you prioritizing getting "wiped out" in the gym over actual progression? In this episode, We sit down with Matt Jennings, a veteran personal trainer who started his business in New York City in 1993 and currently owns The Lift Gym in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Matt specializes in small group personal training for the 40 to 65+ demographic, focusing strictly on progressive, conservative strength training using the big lifts. The group dives deep into the mechanics of bilateral...

Mikey just completed his fourth marathon in two years, snagging a PR of 3:30 in Salisbury, Maryland. But it wasn't a perfect race. Unexpected heat, pacing off the wrong people, and late-race stomach knots made it a grind. In this episode, We break down the race, focusing on how a massive 800-calorie fueling strategy allowed Mikey to walk away feeling better than ever the next day. We also dive into the truth about multitasking your fitness goals, how to program your "off-season" to avoid losi...

Are you crushing it at work and in your career, but constantly finding excuses for why your health and nutrition are falling behind? You aren't alone, and it might be time to stop "white-knuckling" your diet. In this episode, We are joined by Krysta Huber, a multifaceted coach who runs the nutrition brand The Fitness Fyx, the social media marketing agency The Spread, and hosts the No Such Thing podcast. Krysta breaks down why highly ambitious people struggle the most with health consistency, ...

Have you ever had a patient fall off their rehab plan and thought, "Well, they just didn't do the work"? In this episode, Mike and Michael challenge that mindset. They dive deep into the concept of "Radical Accountability," explaining why a patient's failure to follow through is ultimately the clinician's failure to communicate and set clear expectations. Mike reflects on his four years of running a solo practice, discussing how his business mindset has evolved from blindly following advice ...

Are you overcomplicating your training and rehab? Whether it is stressing over your exact heart rate during a run or trying to jump straight into advanced plyometrics before you can comfortably walk, skipping the basics is the fastest way to stay injured. In this episode, We sit down with Dr. Abu, a chiropractor and coach at Evo Health and Performance in New Jersey. Abu shares his journey from being a 19-year-old fitness coach to a clinician who prioritizes simple, effective communication ove...

Have you ever received conflicting advice from your surgeon and your physical therapist? Who do you listen to when one says you are ready to run, and the other says you aren't? In this episode of The GFY Podcast, we are joined by Kathleen Criss, a physical therapist and fellow University of Delaware Athletic Training alum. Kathleen shares her unique journey from being a competitive figure skater for 18 years to treating complex outpatient cases in a hospital system. The group div...

Have you ever walked into a chiropractic office, laid face down, gotten cracked, and been ushered out in under five minutes without ever seeing the doctor’s face? That is the "factory model" of healthcare, and it is exactly what Dr. Paul Caron left behind. In this episode, We sit down with Dr. Paul Caron, a rehab chiropractor and founder of The Art of Movement in Atlanta. Paul shares his journey from adjusting 72 patients a day at to building a practice where he spends an hour one-on-one...

You graduated, passed your boards, and landed a job—only to realize the "standard of care" often involves heat packs, ultrasounds, and a printed sheet of exercises. Is there a better way? In this episode, Mike and Michael sit down with Joey Scambia, a Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist who went from a residency at Johns Hopkins to treating elite athletes at IMG Academy, and finally, to launching his own performance-based solo practice in New Jersey. If you are a student or new grad fe...

You graduated, you passed your boards, and you are ready to save the world. But what happens when a patient walks in with a problem that you technically learned about in school, but have no idea how to handle in reality? In this episode, We pivot the conversation to focus on the next generation of healthcare providers. They discuss the trap that every new grad falls into: The pressure to be a "Jack of All Trades". From Mikey’s "rookie mistake" trying to rehab a complex ACL without surgery, to...

Have you ever been discharged from physical therapy because you were "out of pain," only to get hurt again the moment you tried to run, lift, or play your sport? You are not alone. In this episode, We discuss the massive gap between "clinical discharge" and actual "performance." They break down why insurance companies often cut off care once you can do basic daily activities, leaving athletes stranded without a bridge to return to sport. From the "Hammer Analogy" to the myth that time heals a...