Heather Gidusko Joins Christine and Brian - SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WITH 3 Fit CRAZIES! - Episode 320

Episode 320 - Heather Gidusko Joins Christine and Brian - SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WITH 3 Fit CRAZIES!

THE BEST OF SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS WITH 3 Fit CRAZIES!

“Get your game plan for the holidays…take on the role of an inner cheerleader, be your biggest fan, coach…live and love the day you are in.” -Heather Gidusko

“Do more in ’24. Do more in the 24 hours you have each day. Be all in.” -Brian Prendergast

“Don’t eat Jerktonian.” -Christine Conti

Welcome to the sixth edition of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, The Holiday Edition! Get excited because today there are 3 Fit Crazies who are about to dish out the best kept secrets to SURVIVE THE HOLIDAYS! Today we welcome the amazing and energetic Heather Gidusko, author of  Girl With A Game Plan, who is going to “blow your mind” as she shares some game changing advice on how to not only survive, but also thrive during the holiday season and beyond. From dealing with the chaos of family gatherings and shopping, to the lack of time you are making for YOUR physical and mental health, we cover it all…The Eagles, the Giants, Sponge Bob, Foam Fingers, and so much more! Be ready for a little extra excitement, friendly banter, laughter, and craziness in this episode as Christine and Brian say goodbye to their studio of 6 years and prepare to introduce The Two Fit Crazies Studio 2.0 in 2024! 

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! 

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Sites and Links:

Instagram: @twofitcrazies @heathergidusko @thechristineconti 

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast and/or Heather Gidusko

Website: www.twofitcrazies.com and/or  www.heathergidusko.com 

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Debra Atkinson, MS, CSCS - Founder of Flipping Fifty, Author, Tedx Speaker & Educator - Episode 315

Episode 315 - Debra Atkinson, MS, CSCS - Founder of Flipping Fifty, Author, Tedx Speaker & Educator

“At 49-years-old I thought…I think I am supposed to be doing more…I quit everything.”

“Overnight success took 10 years…the universe was shaking the globe up!”

“I want to empower people to feel better!” -Debra Atkinson

Welcome to the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast featuring our “flipping amazing guest” by the name of Debra Atkinson! Debra is the founder of Flipping Fifty, a company that specializes in optimizing female fitness to flip negative thoughts you might have about menopause and aging! Listen up as Debra provides a very real and authentic look into what it took to quit everything at the age of 49 to follow her heart! From pawning items to pay her bills, to landing her first Tedx talk and publishing her first book, Debra knows firsthand how to empower other women to feel their best! So, sit back and get excited to flip the script on the second half of your life. Get in touch with Debra or learn more about her book, podcast, or Tedx talk at www.flippingfifty.com! 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie! 

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Debra Atkinson Links and Sites:

Instagram/Facebook: @Flipping50 

Podcast: Flipping Fifty and She Means Fitness Business

Website: www.flippingfifty.com

Book: You Still Got it Girl! 

You Still Got It, Girl! The After 50 Fitness Formula for Women: Debra Atkinson: 9781606793466: Amazon.com: Books

Tedx Talk: What Women in Menopause Learned About Exercise May Be A Lie | Debra Atkinson | TEDxMountPenn - YouTube

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #episodes #flippingfifty #menopause #empower #women #perimenopause #forties #mindset #Tedx #speaker #coach #fitness #babyboomers #MichaelBruce #mastermind #strengthtraining #exercise #health #research #flip #fitness #female #strongwomen #womeninfitness #fitnessprofessional #fitpro #Fitspo #live #happiness #empowerwomen #postmenopause #osteoporosis #sarcopenia #overnightsuccess #grit

Catch Up with the Fit Crazies - Episode 312

Episode 312 - Catch Up with the Fit Crazies

In this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, the “Fit Crazies” will fill you in on all the latest chaos! There may or may not be some expletives thrown around in this raw and authentic show as Brian and Christine attempt to find meaning in why runners and triathletes are serious jerks, as well as how parents can make such poor choices for their children at times. From pacing the Sandy Hook, New Jersey half-marathon, to the impending Ironman World Championships, the “Fit Crazies,” will not disappoint. If you need a laugh or simply need to feel like you are not alone in this crazy world, you are in the right place! Enjoy! 

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com 

TFC Links:

Instagram: @twofitcrazies

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

Website: www.twofitcrazies.com 

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #episodes #podcastrulers #IDEAWorld #IHRSA #IRONMAN #Kona #IRONMANWORLDCHAMPIONSHIPS #AFAA #JoeStrummerFund #OnePercentBetter #ChrisNikic #Run #Laugh #Rollga #RTW #Live #Fun #SCWfitness #Canfitpro #FitCrazie #Fitpro #lifecoach #retreat #coaching #highfivehealthandwellness #ContiFit #plantbased #bible #Jerseyshore #RTWtribe #ShoreAC #KFG #triathlon #IRONMAN #wholefoods  #FAI #SplitSecondCourage #track #spotify #apple #marathons #inspire #courage #showup 

Dane Robinson - Fitness Professional/Educator/Speaker - Episode 306

Episode 306 - Dane Robinson - Fitness Professional/Educator/Speaker, Daily Burn On-Air Instructor, Total Gym TV Coach, Creator of the Fit Pro Game Plan

“An education can give you options, but you still have to walk through doors….”

“The only person I work for is myself…my day is a portfolio of my pillars…I am in control of my own happiness and my own destiny.” Dane Robinson

It’s time to heat things up for the summer as the Two Fit Crazies welcome the one and only, Dane Robinson! Joining us from his home in Atlanta, Georgia, Dane shares his journey from fitness enthusiast to top presenter in the fitness industry. Listen up as Dane discusses how his time playing football for the University Buffalo and at a professional level led him to become the international fitness leader he is today! Dane, who also happens to be a new “daddy,” explains how living each day as a “portfolio of my pillars” and believing that when you “DTW,” or “Do the Work,” you can take control of your own happiness and destiny. Dane believes that success comes from showing that you are “a human being and vulnerable,” and that you value the human experience. Grab a pen and paper because Dane Robinson is here to provide you with valuable information for any professional looking to make more meaningful connections with clients, build lasting relationships, and crush every goal! Now, let’s DTW! 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.twofitcrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Dane’s Links:

Website: www.CoachDaneRobinson.com

Facebook: Dane Robinson

Instagram: @coachdanerobinson

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #coachdanerobinson #dailyburn #totalgym #ideaworld #scwfit #impact #todddurkin #petemccall #groupfitness #personaltrainer #fitpro #inspire #strength #agility #universityofbuffalo #football #NFL #PersonalTrainingInstitute #OTF #ACE #AFAA #BoutiqueFitness #HealthClubs #BallysTotalFitness #NASM #vitualtrainer #Altanta #Marketing #DigitalPlatform #DayOfImpact #DTW #coaching #dad #family #vulnerability #humanexperience 

Mariana Santos - Brazily Fitness - Co-Founder/CEO - Episode 305

Episode 305 - Mariana Santos - Brazily Fitness - Co-Founder/CEO

“Brazilian dance allowed me to break out of my shell.”

“Confidence is something you need to chase your dreams…that’s the end goal…more people chasing their dreams.” Mariana Santos

If you ever wondered what Canada and Brazil have in common, this episode is for you! The Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast are excited to welcome the co-creator of Brazily™ Fitness, Mariana Santos. This Brazilian who was born in Canada is here to reveal how she and her husband bring the “Brazilian way of life” to people around the world. Mariana explains the importance of living by the Brazily™ Principles which includes the motto, “Viva a Vibe,” or Live the Vibe. Inspired by a love for Brazilian culture, Mariana explains that Brazily™ Fitness is not just a dance program, but a means in which to “empower individuals to infuse their lives with laughter, joy, happiness, smiles and fun-one exhilarating Brazily™ class at a time. If you are looking for a “renewed zest for life” or to “celebrate what truly matters-YOU,” then be sure to check out Brazily™ Fitness! 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Brazily Fitness Links:

https://www.BrazilyFitness.com
Team@brazilyfitness.com
Call/Text: +1-873-288-5488

Facebook: Brazily Fitness

Instagram: @brazilyfitness

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #dance #presenter #Brazil #brazily #exercise #certify #Portuguese #SouthAmerica #Carnival #Ottawa #canfitpro #Confidence #Certify #Fitpro #Exercise #Dancing #Empower #Dreams #Choreography #Smile #Happiness #culture #SanPaolo #RioDeJaneiro 

1% Better - Christine Guides Chris Nikic and Friends at Eagleman Half-Ironman - Episode 304

Episode 304 - 1% Better - Christine Guides Chris Nikic and Friends at Eagleman Half-Ironman

“Technically, I was Chris’s guide, but he helped guide me to open my eyes and my heart out there on that course…it was definitely one of the top 10 most amazing experiences of my life!”

“We made history that day…we are opening the door for athletes around-the-world!”

Do you know what it means to be “1% Better” each day?  In this episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, Christine opens up about one of the top 10 most amazing experiences of her life! One Fit Crazie shares what it was like to be a part of history as she guided the one and only, Chris Nikic, to his first Half-IRONMAN 70.3 finish! Chris, who became the first person with Down Syndrome to complete an IRONMAN in 2020, has since become famous around-the-world by starting a movement to prove that ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. Along with his dad, Nik, they are out to inspire the globe that anyone can “achieve more with a simple plan…build a 1% better habit” each day. Listen closely as Christine reveals what it was like to spend 3 days living with Chris and three other very special athletes, their guides, and their parents in preparation for the first ever IRONMAN 70.3 with a group of neurodivergent athletes. There was lots of hugging, laughing, smiling, and happy tears throughout the weekend as these four athletes competed and crossed the finish line in Cambridge, Maryland. Be ready for your heart to grow three sizes after hearing this episode! To learn more about Chris and 1% Better, visit www.ChrisNikic.com. If you are interested in getting more involved, email Christine at info@contifit.com! 

Yes. You Can!

Stay Fit! Stay Crazies! 

Christine and Brian

www.twoftcrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Website: www.chrisnikic.com 

Christine Conti and Brian Prendergast

Podcasters, Endurance Athletes, Trailblazers, Fit Crazies

Facebook: Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast

Instagram: @twofitcrazies 

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #onepercentbetter #ChrisNikic #IRONMAN #IronmanEagleman #Triathlete #SpecialOlympics #IronmanFoundation #Swim #Bike #Run #DownSyndrome #Autism #FAS #AnythingIsPossible #YesYouCan #Guide #Inclusion #inclusivity #neurodivergent #marathon #Bostonmarathon #Kona #IronmanWorldChampionship #cervelo #synergywetsuits #humagel #Florida #LondonMarathon #BerlinMarahon #TokyoMarathon #ChicagoMarathon  #tribike #MaurtenGels #addidas #Wetsuit #IamAnIronman #Fishy #NeurodivergentAthlete #AutismAwareness #Gatorade #EFS #hydration #coach #guide #ContiFit #SplitSecondCourage #Jerseyshore #IDEAworld #SCW #canfitpro #fitasia #OnAging

Sue Hitzmann - Creator of the Melt Method® and New York Times Best-Selling Author - Episode 298

Episode 298 -  Sue Hitzmann - Creator of the Melt Method® and New York Times Best-Selling Author

“We believe we are proactive, but the fitness industry is reactive.”

“Inflamed fascia can cause other issues…fascia is a tension compression management system.”

“I will quote my friend Gill Hadley who says that “Muscles are fascia’s B*tch.’”

On today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and Microphone Podcast, the Fit Crazies are joined by a POWERFUL, SMART and ENTHUSIASTIC woman by the name of Sue Hitzmann. Sue is not only a New York Times best-selling author, sought after speaker, exercise physiologist, and world-renowned professional health and fitness legend, but also the creator of the internationally acclaimed MELT METHOD! Listen up as Sue shares her amazing journey into the fitness industry that started when she was a child when her great-grandmother told her to “never get old.” Sue explains how that moment led her to a life of educating, training, and coaching clients of every age and fitness level to live more quality lives. From the professional athlete to those suffering from chronic illnesses, Sue has discovered one of the most important keys to improving health span, decreasing chronic pain, slowing symptoms of aging and much, much more! It’s time to take care of your fascia and Sue Hitzmann’s MELT METHOD may be the fountain of youth you have been seeking! To learn more about Sue and begin your journey to reconnect, rebalance, rehydrate, and release with the MELT METHOD, be sure to visit www.meltmethod.com! 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Sue Hitzmann/Melt Method Links:

Instagram: @sue_hitzmann_themelter @meltmethod

YouTube: Melt Method

Website: www.meltmethod.com  and Melt OnDemand

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #MeltMethod #Fascia #release #neuromuscular #craniosacral #anatomy #MELT #NewYorkTimesBestSeller #ChronicPain #Athletes #Recovery #exercise #fitpro #trainer #Coach #chronicDisease #traumarecovery #vagusnerve #sacrum #education #myofascialrelease #foamrolling #GillHadley #depression #mentalhealth #SueHitzmann #collagen #IHRSA #Naples #OnlineTraining #OnlineCourses #Wellness #Proactive #Parkinsons #ALS #Alzheimers #Arthritis #HolisticHealth #Keynote #CEO

Dr. Edward Laskowski, M.D. - Exercise as Medicine - Episode 294

Episode 294 - Dr. Edward Laskowski, M.D. - Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Division of Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Former Co-Director: Mayo Clinic Sports Medicine

“Don’t forget the foundation. Movement is medicine.”

“If we had a pill that could emulate the effects of exercise, it would be the best-selling pill in the world.”

It’s time for some action! You heard it right! The Two Fit Crazies are excited to bring you the amazing Dr. Ed Laskowski to speak about one of our favorite topics, “exercise is medicine!” Today’s show will shed some light on the power of exercise as it relates to preventing and fighting disease. As the co-director of sports medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota for over 30-years, and a former member of the president’s council under George W. Bush and Barak Obama, Dr. Laskowski shares groundbreaking statistics and evidence-based research that validates the powerful effects of exercise on the body and the mind. Listen as Dr. Laskowski unpacks the most current research that reveals “exercise is 800 times more powerful” than anything else you can do when it comes to fighting disease. From physiological to psychological benefits, Dr. Laskowski has made it his mission in life to research and educate the world about the power of including foundational movements in your daily routine. Whether you are a fitness professional, medical professional, caregiver, or someone looking to live a longer, more healthy life, this episode is a must! It’s time to accept the fact that “exercise is medicine!”

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com 

#twofitcrazies #podcast #wellness #fitness #MayoClinic #longevity #healthspan #lifespan #research #arthritis #sportsmedicine #sleep #nutrition #wellness #rejenerativemedicine #obesity #comorbidities #chronicdisease #fallprevention #cancer #osteoarthritis #GeorgeWBush #Obama #healthcare #presidentscouncil #foundationalmovements #medicine #ACL #PublicHealth #ProjectPlay #inclusivity #ACSM #ACE #AFAA #SCWFitness #keynote #fitpros #doctors #ALZ #dementia #Parkinsons #Depression #anxiety #exercise #activity #stability 

Jonathan McLernon “Coach Jon” - Freedom Nutrition and Fitness Coach/Creator of Lifestyle 180/Host of “Between the Before and After” Podcast - Episode 277

Episode 277 - Jonathan McLernon “Coach Jon” - Freedom Nutrition and Fitness Coach/Creator of Lifestyle 180/Host of “Between the Before and After” Podcast 

“We need to change according to the way our brains work.”

“If you make a list of all the things you love and value, how far down the list are you?”

“I am an empathetic engineer…a tour guide, not a sherpa…I want to help you move past your problems…”

In today’s episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, we guarantee that Jonathan McLernon, AKA “Coach Jon,” will entertain, educate, and inspire you to move past your problems and change “your story.” That’s right! Listen up as Jon shares how his life led him from Nanotechnology Researcher at the University of Victoria, to a Marine Engineer for the Canadian NAVY, a globetrotting English teacher, a nutrition and supplement store owner, and finally a successful “brain-driven weight loss” coach and podcaster. Jon is on a mission to “give people hope,” and as a self-proclaimed, “empathic engineer,” he is constantly trying to understand the “human experience” to better care for both himself and his clients. So, grab a pen and paper and take notes while Jon reveals some of the best kept secrets to enacting lasting change through compassion and unconscious behavior awareness or reach out to him at www.jonmclernon.com. 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Christine and Brian

www.twofitcrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com 

Facebook: Freedom Nutrition Coaching

Instagram: @freedomnutritioncoach 

www.jonmclernon.com

coachjon@jonmclernon.com

www.freedomnutritioncoach.com

Between the Before and After Podcast

Karli Taylor - Eating Disorder Survivor, Creator of BarreFlow, BareFit USA - Episode 271

Episode 271 - Karli Taylor - Eating Disorder Survivor, Creator of BarreFlow, BareFit USA 

“Eating disorders do not discriminate based on age, race, gender, etc…” 

“It became all-encompassing…Sophomore year of college, I hit rock bottom…blacking out, passing out…I didn’t want to die…Why am I doing this?” 

“The more we normalize it (eating disorders) the less you will feel shame…” 

Get ready, because today, the Two Fit Crazies welcome back an awesome friend and familiar guest of the show, Karli Taylor. Previously, Karli shared her journey into the fitness industry and delved into her success developing her program called, BarreFlow. However, Karli is back to discuss one of her most passionate and meaningful projects to this day, opening the dialogue about eating disorders and disordered eating in the fitness industry and beyond. Joined by her “partner in crime,” Christine Conti, (You heard it right!) these two discuss how they came to team up and create a course for fitness pros called “Eating Disorders: What Fitness Professionals Need to Know” through MedFit Classroom. These two eating disorder survivors are on a mission to educate the world about how to best communicate with people both suffering and recovering from this very common and often neglected disease. This episode is packed

with powerful tips and information to best support clients, friends, or loved ones who may be suffering in silence. Learn how Christine and Karli are opening the dialogue on eating disorders and how you can take a course or book them to speak with your school, organization or company! 

Brian and Christine

Two Fit Crazies

www.twofticrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com 

Website: 

Facebook: Karli Taylor Fitness or Christine Conti 

Instagram: @kar_at_the_barre or @courageously_conti 

Email: karli@barefitusa.com or info@contifit.com 

Nikol Rogers - Confidence Coach - Episode 270

Episode 270 - Nikol Rogers - Confidence Coach 

“It wasn’t until I lost everything in my life that I experienced radical transformation…change is constant and I can change…” 

“I asked for help, and it came…I chose to be vulnerable…I was courageous…” 

Who is ready for a boost of much needed confidence? Me, too! Get ready, because the Two Fit Crazies have the perfect show for you! On today’s episode, you will hear from our amazing in-studio guest, Nikol Rogers, or better known as, “the Confidence Coach.” This former professional performer, actor, singer, dancer, and Rockette, is here to share her story of how “losing everything” turned out to be the key to unlocking a radical life-changing transformation. Listen closely as Nikol reveals how she was able to “break the Karmic Wheel'' only after enduring 2013, the year she refers to as a “crazy bonfire.” Like the mighty Phoenix that rises up from ashes, Nikol is on a mission to teach the world the techniques and practices she learned to reach a “powerful presence.” With an impending book launch in early 2023 and a ton of exciting projects in the mix, Nikol Rogers is a woman on a mission! To learn more, be sure to visit 

https://nikolrogers.com/powerful-presence-course/ and claim your FREE Training about “How to Reclaim Your Confidence.” 

Stay Fit! Stay Crazie!

Brian and Christine

www.TwoFitCrazies.com

tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com

Nikol’s Links and Sites:

Website: https://nikolrogers.com/

https://nikolrogers.com/powerful-presence-course/

Facebook: Nikol Rogers 

Instagram: @nikol_rogers 

Email: nikol@nikolrogers.com 

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