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Should your child be in only one sport? How do children develop into athletes? What are best practices for young athletes? Will your child be left behind if they don't play year round single sports? In this episode, Dan from the RAMP Crew breaks down motor development and skill acquistition for young athletes. He discussess the path of development from the crib to adolescence. There are several stories of athletes and how they have succeeded or failed.  If you're looking for guidance on how to handle the pressure on children to perform in a sport, this is the podcast for you. The Do's and Don't's  are all explained as well. We shoot you straight with point blank advice! Thanks for listening!

Are you thinking about getting a personal trainer? What is it like working out with a personal trainer? How can you get more out of your workouts? What is it like day to day working with a personal trainer? How specific should my fitness goals be? In this episode, the RAMP crew best describes the entire process of hiring a trainer and going through training. The benefits of having a personal trainer far outway short cuts to your fitness goals! Check us out! Thanks for listening!

How do you build big arms? How do you get sculpted upper arms? What are the best exercises for arms with definition? What are the best bicep exercises?  What are great tricep exercises? How do you make your shoulders big? The RAMP Crew describes 6 of our favorite exercises for the arms. We cover biceps, triceps, and shoulders. We give you the why behind the what and shoot you straight with point blank advice! Check it out! We apologize for the dead air at one point! Technical difficulties! Thanks for listening!

What exercises build the strongest legs? How do you make your legs look great? How do you do a single leg RDL? What is a Rear Elevated Split Squat?  Are Copenhagen Planks and Bulgarian Split squats necessary? How do you make true and absolute strength? In this episode, the RAMP gives you point blank advice on how to build strong legs. We discuss the value of adductors and abductors. We explain functional training. We also explain the Kettlebell Swing and 5 other exercises in detail! Thanks for listening!

What are the best exercises for your back? Whats the best workout for your back? What exercises can improve your posture? How can you get rid of shoulder pain?  How can you make your back look great? In this episode the RAMP crew breaks down 6 of the best back exercises for your workouts. We explain why they are so important. We then each pick 2 of our favorite back exercises and explain them in detail. With over 50yrs of combined experience, the RAMP crew gives you point blank advice. We shoot you straight with the smartest ways to improve your fitness! Thanks for listening!

Why is posture so important? How can I improve my posture?  Where do I start?  What are the best exercises for posture? Why do my neck, head, and shoulders ache? In this episode, the RAMP Crew breaks down everything you need to know about how to stand and sit properly. After discussing the gift of alignment, Dan, Mitch, and Justus give you the truth behind great posture! With over 50 yrs of combined experience in Personal Training and Athletic Coaching, the RAMP team shoots you straight with point blank advice! Thanks for listening!

How do I walk properly?  What is the best way to walk?  Does my form matter when walking?  How can I improve my posture? As two-legged animals we need to walk efficiently in order to do it for a long time. How your feet hit the ground matters. How your hips and ribs move matter. The RAMP crew breaks down the necessary information to get you walking better. Do you have pain in your feet? Do you have pain in your knees, hips, or lower back?  You may find the answer in this episode. With over 50 yrs of combined experience and a hunger for new research, we shoot you straight with point blank advice on how to approach the process of improving your movements.  Thanks for listening! (Maybe while you take your morning walk😉)

How do you know what weight to choose when working out? When is it the right time to increase weight? Do I need weight to get more fit?  Should my workouts include rest? How long should I rest to reach my fitness goals? In this episode, the RAMP crew breaks it all down. Every person has a different goal but, many times, have the same questions. We answer those questions. Whether you want to work on cardiovascular fitness or increase strength and muscle, we have a clear cut answer for you. With over 50 years of combined experience we shoot you straight with point blank advice. We always introduce a book of the week and have some fun with "keeping it real." Thanks for listening!!

Can you workout if you're injured? Should you workout if you have an injury or pain? What do workouts look like if you've been in physical therapy and want to continue getting more fit? Why do total body exercises matter? How do you progress with your physical therapy?  When are you ready to get on with life? In this episode the RAMP crew discusses the importance of working out when you've been injured or in pain.  Pain and injury is a very broad subject and we try to simplify the proper plan to get your body moving in the right direction and eventually pain free. Pain free movement is the goal of all people. Avoiding movement and working out has a time and place, but it doesn't last long.  Getting a professional to help guide you through the process is essential.  We shoot you straight with point blank advice. We stay practical and keep it real. Check us out! Thanks for listening!

What is the purpose of all the machines at the gym? Should I be using machines for my workouts? How do I use machines to improve my fitness? What are some of the best machines to use when working out? Machines are designed and used for a variety  of reasons. From taking yourself through rehab, to learning about proprioception, or even trying to bulk up your muscles, machines can be very useful.  They may take a little bit of time to understand but most machines are designed to be safe and easily accessible.  Our book of the week, Endure by Alex Hutchinson sets this episode off with some real understanding of what the human body and mind can endure.  We use this as a framework to help motivate and push people to begin and continue their own fitness journey. This episode focuses on some of the important questions asked when starting a new fitness goal or journey.  With over 50 yrs of combined experience and a hunger for new research, we shoot you straight with point blank advice on how to approach workouts and what makes them great!

This episode is all about workouts when you don't have any equipment. Do you need equipment to get results? Where should you start? Can you get great workouts without equipment? Do you need weight to get more fit?  We break down common bodyweight workouts and tell you about the benefits! Whether you want to lose weight, gain endurance, or generally feel better, we tell you the truth. This episode focuses on some of the important questions asked when starting a new fitness goal or journey.  With over 50 yrs of combined experience and a hunger for new research, we shoot you straight with point blank advice on how to approach workouts and what makes them great! Most people are starting without equipment. You are not alone. Give us a listen! Thanks for listening!

Do you have some questions about what a workout should be?  Do you want to know how long your workout should be or if you have to sweat in order to receive a good workout?  Do you want to know how these workouts are going to feel? Do you have questions about split workouts vs others?  The RAMP Fitness crew gives you the straight answers. This episode focuses on some of the important questions asked when starting a new fitness goal or journey.  With over 50 yrs of combined experience and a hunger for new research, we shoot you straight with point blank advice on how to approach workouts and what makes them great! We differentiate failure and fatigue. We break down exertion vs perceived exertion and drop many other helpful ideas that can give you success on your fitness path! Thanks for listening!!