Doctor of Physical Therapy and fitness coach Dan Dallatore has over 10 years of experience as a clinician and a coach. He's worked with thousands of athletes to help them improve their health, wellness, and fitness.
But he still feels that there is so much more for all of us to learn.
This is a podcast dedicated to furthering our understanding of health, wellness, fitness and how to apply these concepts into our daily lives to create true and lasting changes in your fitness and health.
Join as we continue Exploring Fitness by discussing topics with the experts in their respective fields.
Episode 18: Living for Longevity with Michael Leary and Dr. Ben Hagopian
If you go back to episode #1 of this podcast, I discuss the 4 supporting models of CrossFit. One of those being the Sickness-Wellness-Fitness continuum.
This continuum goes from sickness on one extreme end, to wellness being in the middle, and fitness being the other extreme end of the continuum. And almost any measurable health marker from things on a blood panel, to heart rate and blood pressure, to strength measurements can be placed along this continuum at either sickness, wellness, or fitness levels.
Dialing in a majority of these markers can help someone stay as healthy and as functional as possible for as long as possible.
This prevention of health and function slipping to a point of debility, can be seen as increasing the health span for as long as possible, or improving an individual’s LONGEVITY.
And that’s exactly what my next guests are aiming to do!
Their longevity health model has combined the resources of an integrative medicine family physician, a strength and conditioning coach, and a registered dietitian to deliver an all encompassing program to help people increase their longevity.
Website: https://www.longevitymaine.co/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/longevitymaine/
Emails: ben@longevitymaine.co or michael@longevitymaine.co
24 Mar 2025
Episode 17: Competing, Coaching, and Chiropractic with Dr. Ben Rogers DC
In this episode, we sit down with a doctor of chiropractic with an extensive CrossFit background to discover how his experience coaching and competing has shaped this approach to healthcare.
It’s not often that you have the opportunity to meet someone who has coached and competed for one of the most well-known CrossFit gyms in the world. And even more rare for one of those individuals to relocate over 1100 miles to become a local healthcare provider in Portland, ME.
But that’s exactly the journey our next guest took. From CrossFit coach and competitive athlete for one of the most competitive gyms in the world, to a doctor of chiropractic who recently opened his own solo practice, this guy puts the same passion and hard work into everything. Exemplifying the idea that “the way you do anything, is the way you do everything”.
For him, that has meant accepting the challenges placed in front of him, putting in the hard work, and connecting with people along the way.
More on Ben and Rogers Health and Performance:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rogershealthandperformance/
Website: https://www.rogershealthandperformance.com/
24 Feb 2025
Episode 16- Relative Intensity in Fitness with Coach Sam Burns
In this episode, Dr. Dan sits down with return guest Sam Burns to discuss "Relative Intensity in Fitness".
Intensity is a key term in the definition of CrossFit (constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity), but making sure each athlete hits the intended stimulus of a workout at the correct relative intensity can be tricky.
Throughout the discussion, they hit on some key points including:
- using weightlifting percentages or repetition maxes as a gauge
- appropriate scaling to maximize intensity
- and they recap results from Coach Sam's proposed workout from Episode 2
3 Feb 2025
Episode 15: The Primary Care Healthcare Shift with Brianna Boutin, NP
This episode discusses the current shift happening in healthcare, so that you can make more informed decisions about choosing the best provider for your personal health needs.
The current state of the American healthcare system is broken.
We’re currently working with a system where 65% of all healthcare dollars are spent on the sickest 10% of the population.
Let me say that again… 65% of the health insurance premiums and Medicare taxes you pay every month, go towards healthcare spending for the sickest 10% of Americans.
Those insurance premiums and deductibles continue to increase at unprecedented rates, yet what healthcare providers get reimbursed by insurance companies continues to decrease.
This is resulting in unrealistic productivity standards for healthcare providers, requiring them to see more and more patients in less and less time… which inevitably causes a decrease in the quality of care the other 90% of the non-sickest Americans receive, as well as an extremely high rate of burnout for healthcare providers.
For these reasons an increasing number of providers have sought a better method of delivering a higher quality, more personable, and overall better healthcare experience for both the patient and the provider. This movement for primary care providers has been referred to as Direct Primary Care.
My next guest is a nurse practitioner who has recently opened her own direct primary care office in an attempt to deliver healthcare services the way she feels is in the best interest of her patients and herself as a provider.
Website: https://beacondpc.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beacondpc/
9 Dec 2024
Episode 14: How Quality Accessory Programming Can Elevate Your Fitness with Chris Gahm
Chris Gahm, a physical therapist, and Livfit Athletics' coaches and owner, share how their unique blend of CrossFit and accessory programming elevates fitness and prevents pain and injuries.
4 Nov 2024
Episode 13: The Core Muscles Most Athletes Aren't Focusing On with Dr. Kate Taft
Many people don’t realize just how integral pelvic health is to our core stability, athletic performance, and daily life.
And before all the dudes out there turn this off or think this episode doesn’t apply to you… think again.
We often hear pelvic health conversations geared towards women, especially around pregnancy or post-partum, but men are also impacted by pelvic health issues every day.
For athletes and fitness enthusiasts, a strong pelvic floor is key to core strength, balance, and proper breathing.
Pelvic health issues are incredibly common, yet many people aren’t sure when it’s the right time to seek help.
Enter, my next guest… I invited her on to have a conversation about the issues both men and women face when it comes to pelvic health and fitness. And while some might feel uncomfortable discussing some of these issues, she makes it incredibly easy.
Herman and Wallace Resources: https://hermanwallace.com/free-resources
Could Pelvic PT Help Me? https://mcusercontent.com/1293dc0f64ed33690533de9f2/files/6e35a1d6-b818-af5b-b6ed-592337f910bd/Pelvic_Screen.pdf
28 Oct 2024
Episode 12: Simplifying Fitness to 100 Words with Hunter Wood
Every so often, we read or hear something that really strikes a chord within us. A moving speech from someone clearly passionate about a topic, or a saying that hits us at the right time we needed to hear it and sticks with us.
For me, one of those came from the founder of CrossFit Greg Glassman’s “World Class Fitness in 100 Words”. Throughout the quote, he seamlessly moves from the base of CrossFit’s theoretical hierarchy of development (nutrition) through the top of the pyramid (sport). He discusses the 3 main categories of movements as defined by CrossFit (monostructural, gymnastics, and weightlifting), along with other key concepts in CrossFit methodology like variability, mastering mechanics, intensity, and training-to-rest days.
There is a saying that “beginners complicate, and experts simplify”. The ability to sum up all of these concepts, in the purposeful flow as Glassman does in 100 words is nothing short of expert and masterful.
But at the same time, it is helpful to unwrap these concise statements and expand on the concepts to better understand and incorporate these ideas into our daily lives.
My next guest did exactly that for the members of his gym. Through an email series of 4-5 emails, he unpacked the 100 words into an in-depth discussion on the significance of Greg Glassman’s statements, and how to incorporate them.
I invited him onto the podcast to discuss some of those same points.
Email Hunter: hunter@misfitathletics.com
7 Oct 2024
Episode 11: Performance Technologies with Josh Segal of Hawkin Dynamics
In this episode we discuss some of the technologies revolutionizing human performance and physical therapy.
We took a little break during the busy summer here in Maine, but we’re back now with a brand new episode for you.
If you remember back to episode one, we discussed how fitness should be measurable, observable, and repeatable. The same holds true for health and wellness metrics, or during a patient’s journey though physical therapy.
It is important to collect meaningful data that can be tracked reliably for many reasons, including:
- Being able to show a patient their progress through objective data. This progress can be small and incremental, and sensitive measurement can display these improvements.
- Making informed decisions about plan of care. If something isn’t measured, or if isn’t measured accurately, it likely won’t be properly addressed.
- Ability to measure the unseeable. There are many things that today’s technologies can pick up, that we can’t see with the naked eye, giving us more insight to better manage an athlete’s treatment or load management.
There is a company based right here in the greater Portland area that creates these technologies. Hawkin Dynamics in Westbrook makes world class force plates and dynamometers, allowing clinicians and fitness professionals the ability to precisely measure numerous metrics to assist in health and fitness decision making.
I sat down with one of their employees to fund out more about their products, and how they can be incorporated into the clinic and gym.
Hawkin Dynamics Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hawkindynamics/
12 Aug 2024
Episode 10: Redefining Normal Aging with Kendra Jarratt
In this week’s episode Dr. Dan talks with Kendra Jarratt, a
nutrition coach who specializes in the aging athlete so that you can better battle the symptoms and effects that come with age.
They get into:
- What is “normal aging”?
- How making lifestyle habit changes is like
paying debt
- Exercising in a fasted state for the female
athlete
- And much much more!
Kendra’s website: https://www.kendrajarratt.com/
Kendra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kendra.jarratt/ (https://www.instagram.com/kendra.jarratt/)
Stacy Sims books on Amazon:
Next Level: https://www.amazon.com/Next-Level-Kicking-Crushing-Menopause/dp/0593233158 (https://www.amazon.com/Next-Level-Kicking-Crushing-Menopause/dp/0593233158)
Roar: https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-Revised-Fitness-Physiology-Performance/dp/059358192X (https://www.amazon.com/ROAR-Revised-Fitness-Physiology-Performance/dp/059358192X)
5 Aug 2024
Episode 9: Strength Programming and Powerlifting with Mike Lawrence
In this episode, Dr. Dan talks with powerlifter and academic researcher Mike Lawrence to discuss strength training principles and powerlifting.
They discuss:
Why you have to be both a bookworm and a meathead to be great at strength programming
Strength periodization
Nutrition for strength training… Chicken shakes?!
How the world of academia has shaped Mike’s approach to strength training
22 Jul 2024
Episode 8: Pre-Workout Transparency with Underdog Energy
In this episode, Dr. Dan discusses pre-workout supplementation with the guys behind Underdog Energy.
Throughout their conversation, they get into:
- How they transitioned from an apparel company into supplementation
- Why Underdog decided to stray from industry norms in making their nutrition label more transparent
- How they juggle academics, business, and sport
Underdog Energy store locator: https://udenergy.shop/pages/store-locator
Underdog on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underdog_brand/
15 Jul 2024
Episode 7: Blending Life As a Massage Therapist and CrossFit Affiliate Owner with Sarah Marcotti
Dr. Dan sits down with Sarah Marcotti, a dual business owner, as they discuss:
- Her blending of roles in both businesses
- Sarah opens up about how a fitness community changed her life
- Her journey of becoming a CrossFit Affiliate owner
- How massage can be beneficial to your health and fitness
Links to Sarah's Massage Business: https://www.instagram.com/medisportsrecovery/
https://www.msrmassage.com
Links to CrossFit KGB: https://www.instagram.com/crossfit_kgb/
https://www.crossfitkgb.com
8 Jul 2024
Episode 6: Pregnancy and Post-Partum Strength Training with Meg Seehagen
In this week’s episode, Dr. Dan talks with a local personal trainer Meg Seehagen, who specializes in helping women with strength training though pregnancy and their post-partum return to true normal.
Meg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seehagen_strength/
Iron Legion on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ironlegionstrengthco/
Meg’s Blog: https://thebreakroom.blog/
Squat and Injury Prevention Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32084107/
1 Jul 2024
Episode 5: The Art of Flight with Ben Musholt
In this episode, Dr. Dan chats with bodyweight ninja Ben Musholt about his journey from gymnast to America Ninja Warrior to published author, and all the bumps and bruises along the way.
Video of Ben at America Ninja Warrior 2012 Regional Semifinals: https://youtu.be/SMFoBaI47Lg?si=1hzsKBHcxPOvj8mY
Link to Ben's book "Mad Skills": https://www.madskillsbook.com/
Instagram and Threads: https://www.instagram.com/benmusholt/
24 Jun 2024
Episode 4: Exploring Elite Fitness with Austin Spencer
Interested in what it's like to be one of the fittest people on the planet?
In this episode, Dr. Dan sits down with perennial elite CrossFit competitor Austin Spencer.
They discuss:
- The biggest things Austin needed to focus on to get to the elite level in CrossFit
- What more people looking to take the next step need to work on
- Austin's favorite workouts from the 2024 competition season
- Some of his favorite memories from 12+ years of elite competition
17 Jun 2024
Episode 3: Why Slowing Down Can Accelerate Your Fitness with Karinne Couture
In this episode, we talk with Coach Karinne Couture. She discusses what she wishes more athletes would do on a regular basis which can have big affects on fitness and performance.
Having extensive experience in gymnastics and it’s
application to functional fitness, Karinne has contributed multiple skill progressions to our online program. Her progressions allow athletes to easily learn and apply new skills from handstand holds to toes-to-bar.
10 Jun 2024
Episode 2: General Physical Preparedness with Sam Burns
In this episode, Dr. Dan sits down with Sam Burns, CrossFit Level 3 Trainer to discuss the concept of general physical preparedness or GPP and how training to be ready for anything can give you freedom in life.
Learn More about Sam's personal training business: https://www.getmotivateful.com/
Find Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsamburns/
3 Jun 2024
Episode 1: What Is Fitness?
What is this podcast about?
In the inaugural episode, Dr. Dan addresses this question.
He provides several potential definitions for fitness, and discusses some necessary criteria for quantifying changes in fitness.
Different aspects of fitness are considered, laying the framework for future episodes.
See the Work Capacity graph here:
https://www.infinitecapacitypt.com/2024/6/3/exploring-fitness-podcast-episode-1-what-is-fitness
9 May 2024
Episode 0: Coming Soon!
First episode coming June 3, 2024!
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