In this episode of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, I am joined by Weight Loss Coach Jon Vlahogiannakos. We talk about fitness, mobility, and food tracking to help you on your weight loss journey. He also shares some of his tips, tricks, and strategies on using flexible dieting to get the most out of anything food-related this holiday season. These tips are pretty essential to help you avoid gaining too much weight, breaking your diet, or putting yourself back to square one in your journey to a...

In episode 36 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, I chat with Dr. Aaron Horschig (@draaronhorschig). He is a Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist, author, and speaker. He is also the founder of Squat University, a strength & conditioning specialist, an Olympic weightlifter, and a coach. We talk about the importance of mobility and how it can make a massive difference in your workout routine and your life.  He also shares his daily routine with us to give us an idea of incorporating movement...

Welcome to another episode of The Deskbound Therapy podcast! Today I am joined by my co-host Pierce Ginzberg to talk about people’s mobility mistakes when starting out with their mobility training. I will share the mistakes I made back when I just started doing mobility so you’ll know what to avoid when you start your own fitness and mobility journey. Show notes: [1:46] Not doing mobility warm-ups [7:37] How to utilize tools [10:22] Who does David like to work with? [13:28] Here’s a quick...

Now that a new year has begun, many people have set fitness and mobility goals for 2022. So today, I have invited the CEO, Co-founder, and Co-host of the Next Level University podcast to talk about how exactly you can keep your mobility goals. Because sticking to them and being consistent with them are the first steps to getting the results you want. Alan is one of the Founders & Hosts of Next Level University, a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 700 episodes...

Welcome to another solo episode of the Deskbound Therapy podcast. Today, I will be talking about the common mistakes people make when doing mobility, what you need to do to get the most out of your routine, and the biggest factor to getting the gains you want with your workout: consistency. So tune in and learn about the DBT framework, as well. Show notes: [1:29] Understand the movement you’re doing [4:16] Developing body awareness through consistency [6:40] The DBT framework [9:15] Doing...

Welcome to episode 54 of the Deskbound Therapy podcast. Today we have a returning guest, Founder of TFT Fitness, motivational speaker, and certified gains master, Steve McCollum. We talk about staying on track with your fitness routines, goal setting, and how to stay consistent with it during the holidays. He also shares tips about getting back on track even when you fail this time of year and how to deal with negative self-talk. Steve’s bio: Born and raised in Brampton, Ontario, Steve was...

​​Welcome to another episode of the Deskbound Therapy podcast. In today’s episode, I have invited Performance Sleep Coach Gary J Allman to talk about sleep and the importance of optimized sleep on our performance, muscle and recovery, energy, mood, and overall health. Gary will also be shedding light on the do’s and don’ts of improving sleep quality, sleep latency, and whether you’re a morning person or a night owl. Gary is a Sleep Performance Coach who works with high-level entrepreneurs,...

In this episode, I have invited Pierce Ginzberg, who is part of my team, as we talk about how DBT came to be, the things I went through personally that made me decide to start the podcast, and how it’s going to be from here on out. I also discuss the preparations I make to develop the routines I coach my clients and the importance of each exercise’s variety for the different kinds of people I work with. Show notes: [0:49] More about Pierce’s background [2:02] How David started The Deskbound...

Welcome to episode 51 of the Deskbound Therapy podcast. In this episode, I am joined by Entrepreneur and Fitness Trainer Tom Mouland. We talk about how just a little tweak in your exercise routine can get you the body you’ve always wanted. Tom also shares his insight about motivation, strength training, and mobility. So if you’re feeling demotivated because you’re still not getting results, listen in and learn how to get that rippin’ bod. As a young man, Tom was overweight and inactive with...

In this episode of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, I am joined by Weight Loss Coach Jon Vlahogiannakos. We talk about fitness, mobility, and food tracking to help you on your weight loss journey. He also shares some of his tips, tricks, and strategies on using flexible dieting to get the most of anything food-related this holiday season. These tips are pretty essential to help you avoid gaining too much weight, breaking your diet, or putting yourself back to square one in your journey to a...

Welcome to another episode of the Deskbound Therapy podcast. I am joined by Performance and Lifestyle Coach and CEO of M Perform, Marcus Mckay. We are going to talk about mobility, health and wellness, and how to get that dream body through mindset, training, nutrition, and recovery, all while living your greatest life. Listen in and learn the secret to getting the best of both worlds. Marcus Mackay has a ten-year track record as an award-winning coach, master trainer, and fitness leader in...

“The biggest difference between the person you are and the person you want to be is your habits.” - Kevin Palmieri In this episode of the Deskbound Therapy podcast, I am joined by the Founder and Co-Host of the Next Level Podcast, Kevin Palmieri. Today we talk about building habits, taking ownership in terms of fitness and mobility. He also shares his strategies on staying consistent with your fitness routines despite not seeing much improvement. If you’re someone who relates to this...

“Do what you truly love to do no matter what that is and no matter what anyone says.” - Jeremy Raymakers Welcome to episode 47 of the Deskbound Therapy. Today I am joined by Fitness Coach, Founder, and CEO of Raymakers Calisthenics, Jeremy Raymakers. We will talk about calisthenics, gymnastics, skill progression, and what it takes to master both. Jeremy also shares tips and tricks to do better in training, your mindset, and just how specific he gets with his training. Jeremy Raymakers is a...

In today’s short episode, we’ll talk about the importance of mobility, the slump you go through when you rest in between days of doing it, and how waiting ‘til you’re ready to start doing it means you’ll never be able to start. I hope this resonates with my listeners, and let me know what topics you want me to cover in this podcast. Show notes: [2:07] That mobility slump [2:53] Importance of doing daily mobility [4:07] Here’s a quick testimonial from one of my clients [6:06] The cycle of...

“Treat your training as a ritual and not a habit.” - Ryan DeBell In today’s episode, we are joined by my good friend and Founder of Movement Fix, Ryan DeBell. We dive into how we can implement mobility even as deskbound professionals and why training hard all the time isn’t actually making you healthy. We also discuss how to live a healthy lifestyle without pushing yourself too much at the gym. Ryan DeBell is a sports chiropractor and has a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Science. He...

In this episode, we are joined by physical therapy influencer Dr. Jen Esquer also known as Dr. Jen Fit. She shares her advice about starting a habit of daily exercise, finding out what kind of exercise works for you, her Be-Do-Have principle, and more. Tune in as we go in-depth about physical therapy and how it helps prevent injuries and allows you to live pain-free. Jen Esquer is a top-40 physical therapy influencer. With a Doctorate in physical therapy, she is ranked as one of the Best...

In today’s episode, we dive deeper into fitness alternatives and find more functional exercises instead of just doing certain or old school routines... just because. I want to make sure my listeners find the time to be critical of the exercises that you are doing. Find alternatives to the routines you do at the gym that are more functional — one that you can also do in your day-to-day life. Do not limit your potential for movement and strength, so start focusing on your mobility. Show...

Welcome to episode 42 of the Deskbound Therapy. Today I am joined by Fitness Coach and Podcast Producer Jimmy Kim. He is also the host of the Remix My Fitness Podcast. In this episode, we talked about staying motivated in terms of mobility and working out. We also talked about staying consistent during the pandemic when lockdowns are in place. Listen in and learn about Jimmy’s three principles of working out so you can push yourself to make time for mobility and exercise. Jimmy Kim has been...

“Nothing in nature is in bloom all year.” - Dr. Emma Whelpton Welcome to episode 40 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast. Today, Chiropractor and certified Yoga Instructor Dr. Emma Whelpton is joining me today. We talk about yoga, the importance of breathwork for stress management, and how it’s okay to not be always at your best. She also shares a glimpse of how and why she started specializing in lower back pain, her biggest challenges, and how exactly does her program work. Dr. Emma Whelpton...

Today’s 10-minute clinic episode is something that I have wanted to do for a long time, so I’m pumped to share this episode with you. Do this meditation before you do your mobility routine, or before you go to bed, or in the morning before you start your day. This meditation will help you connect to your body and help you get the most of your movement.  Just a quick reminder, do not do this meditation if you are driving. Make sure you are in a safe and comfortable position so you can focus...

Welcome to episode 39 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast. I am joined by a Mental and Physical Transformation Coach and Co-Founder of the Exercise Therapy Association, Brendan Fox. Today we talk about how therapy works after an injury and how to find the root cause of sudden physical aches and pains. We will also discuss the importance of good posture and how taking care of yourself even for a few minutes every hour helps avoid injuries that can deteriorate overall health. Brendan currently...

Welcome to episode 38 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, where I am joined by Dr. Erik Peper and Dr. Richard Harvey. They are the authors of Tech Stress: How Technology is Hijacking Our Lives, Strategies for Coping, and Pragmatic Ergonomics. They shared their knowledge about how technology ultimately affects our whole well-being. They also talked about how the book came to be: their studies and the topics discussed in the book. Listen and learn how even a couple of minutes on your phone or...

We all have days when we just really get lazy. We don’t want to get out of bed or even start our morning workout routine. In episode 37 of the DeskboundTherapy Podcast, I talk about strategies so we can insert a little mobility routine here and there throughout our day. These strategies can help you avoid the pains and aches that come with sitting behind a desk all day at work. If you’re having trouble sticking to mobility habits or incorporating mobility into your fitness routine, this...

In episode 36 of the Deskbound Therapy Podcast, I chat with Dr. Aaron Horschig (@draaronhorschig). He is a Sports/Orthopedic Physical Therapist, author, and speaker. He is also the founder of Squat University, a strength & conditioning specialist, an Olympic weightlifter, and a coach. We talk about the importance of mobility and how it can make a massive difference in your workout routine and your life.  He also shares his daily routine with us to give us an idea of incorporating movement...