Tha Compound Movement

‘‘Tis the season for family and, for some, most importantly FOOD. We ask some important questions like is it better to take a huge plate or lots of small plates? Should I feel guilty for going crazy at the table? How can I not throw my goals out the window? What the heck is a Turducken? Also Shanelle suggests fellas should be more understanding with women after reading the book “Moody Bitches” by Julie Holland, MD Visit  www.thacompoundmovement.com for more details on this urban health & fitness podcast. Follow www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When Cuba, Culture, and Wellness Collide w/ Kasara DavidsonCuba is more than sandwiches, cigars, and rum; our guest Kasara Davidson creates opportunities to experience this country while exploring how culture plays a role in diet and activity. Shanelle and AD talk about how to pick a personal trainer. Visit  www.thacompoundmovement.com Follow www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There’s a strategy to creating a quality fitness business. Irving Hyppolite tells he moved from being a training manager at Bally’s Gym (may that company Rest In Peace) to leading his own sold out Inner U bootcamps, working with Nike, being a lead trainer with New Balance NYC, and starting his own clothing brand DCSR. He also shares what separates good group classes from sucky ones. Shanelle and A.D. talk about oral health (yes, your mouth) and flu shot season. www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovementVisit www.thacompoundmovement.com for more details on this urban health & fitness podcast.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

From being an entertainer/headliner at Sin City and other Gentleman’s clubs to touring with Madonna, Mona Marie (owner of Poletic Justice Studio in the Bronx, NY) is an artist when it comes to pole dancing. In this episode, her passion for dancing and for teaching has Shanelle and A.D. ready to get a pole in their living room. Also, thinking about doing crunches to get your abs right? Listen to this week’s fact or fiction. Visit  www.thacompoundmovement.com for more details on this urban health & fitness podcast. www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Maybe you don’t want to be a powerlifter, but this episode talks about ways to improve how you move weights. Our guest Sir Wilkins (Trainer, Competitive Powerlifter, and host of “The Jabber Tears” WWE podcast) gives us a well of history including how Steph Curry’s weightlifting helped him level up in basketball, tips on going up in weights, and how Haitians are genetically wired to be braulic. #thacompoundmovmentVisit  www.thacompoundmovement.com for more details on this urban health & fitness podcast. Follow: www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Healthy eating, understanding cardio, and sex as a sleep aid... We ask everyday people their present health & fitness goals and give some tips on how to reach them. We also discuss women AND men having mood swings.Visit  www.thacompoundmovement.com for more details on this urban health & fitness podcast. www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest Jasmine "Jaz" Graham (founder of Pace 4 Success and owner of Fitness Sanctuary Studio) gives us running tips that she’s shared with Black Girls Run, Team in Training, and other marathon groups. She also tells us about her lower body class called Sanctified Booty (hallelujah!) Shanelle shares with AD how one person can end up with 3 gym memberships and whether you can get sick from working out. Visit http://www.thacompoundmovement.com for details on this urban health & lifestyle podcast. Follow us at www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest Lee Charm (Recording Artist and Influencer) talks about coming from a legacy of fitness enthusiasts, eating well while touring, body insecurities, and what finally led him to take his shirt off for photos. AD and Shanelle explore what going too hard at the gym can do.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Shanelle schools AD on J'Overt & the Labor Day Trinidadian eats and AD schools Shanelle on the myth of body fat versus body size. Our guest Sam Davis (Private Chef, Restaurant Consultant, and Owner of Savor By Sam) speaks about following her passion for food into the catering business as well the best tips on hooking up your meal prep. We're talking about more than the chicken/broccoli/sweet potato combo.Shanelle GabrielFounder & Host of Tha Compound Movement Podcast Visit http://www.thacompoundmovement.com for details on this urban health & lifestyle podcast. Follow us at www.instagram.com/ThaCompoundMovement See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don’t act like you haven’t checked out that brotha or sista by the leg press... Shanelle and A.D. discuss ways to approach someone while working out, exercising with bae, and A.D. goes in on a the myth of sex messing with your gains.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest Dr. Akiyomi Fields, or as A.D. calls him, "Ak from Brooklyn," is a board certified internal medicine doctor and hospitalist (we'll learn what that is on the episode). He shares what he usually sees in patients in their 20s, 30s, 40s and breaks down the reality of being a doctor. Shanelle bothers A.D. about not wanting to take selfies at the gym. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Apps are the new gym! Bakari Williams is a lead trainer for ClassPass Live and Studio Live, two fitness apps that allow you to workout from anywhere. He also has been a trainer at boutique studios all over NYC (yea, a brotha been busy). We discuss the benefits of each, after Shanelle & AD talk about ugly fruit, sperm counts, and the new hashtag #shanellesarms.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

People high on pre-workout powders and looking for their next endorphin fix aren't always the best to be around. In this episode, our "guests" are everyday people on the street sharing the annoying habits of people at their fitness centers. We offer some alternative ways to deal with them (ways that don't involve throwing dumbbells.) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dr. Sean Thomas, PT, DPT, Associate Director at a leading physical therapy center and President of Be More Today talks about injury prevention and knowing when you’re going too hard in the gym. He breaks down R.I.C.E. and why those hot showers that feel soooo good ain’t doing a thang.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Transforming yoga from ohm-ing to 'bustin it wide open,' Britteny Floyd-Mayo a.k.a. TrapYogaBae has and is touring the world with her combination of Vinyasa Yoga, her trademarked "Ratchet Affirmations," a live DJ, and full team. Britteny talks with Shanelle about how she EatPrayLove'd her way into building her business and how yoga isn't only for the affluent...or the flexible. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our guest Tim Grae, Massage Therapist and creator of “The Sweat Party” fitness & dance event series, gets deep about why massage should be a part of everyone’s wellness routine. Yes, fellas, even you. Oh, and of course we discuss happy endings (for all of y’all freaks). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

She holds the crown as Miss NYC USA! Genesis Suero brings her Dominican heritage, Brooklyn roots, Harlem style and her love of food and fitness to her quest to become Miss USA. Shanelle and Genesis discuss breaking stereotypes of beauty, occasional slices of pizza, skin care, and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This episode we speak with food & fitness blogger Latoya Shauntay Snell aka Running Fat Chef about the scale not being the measure of fitness or happiness. Yes, you can be plus size and do amazing things... like run an ultra marathon and complete a dozen Spartans. (Duh!) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the era of YouTube Yoga classes and Shaun T acting like Hip Hop gave him abs, do we really need Personal Trainers? Our guest, Adrian "AD" Odate, is Personal Training Manager at a top fitness company in the industry. Shanelle will get him to state his case...after she explains her childhood diet of eating one chicken wing a day. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.