Matt and Lisa Cooseman, owners of Leaps and Bounds pediatric therapy center, share with our listeners what they do to support kids in our community.Helping treat sensory processing concerns, which often interfere with a child’s ability to successfully complete daily activities, their therapists are specially trained with a wide variety of treatment programs to meet each child’s specific needs.Leaps and Bounds Website:https://www.leapsandboundskids.com/Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

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Leaps and Bounds PediatricTherapy- No Child Slipping Through the Cracks

Formerly 5 Trainers and a Mic, Community Difference Makers has a strict focus on our local communities and the people doing wonderful things in our own neighborhoods.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Community Difference Makers by Emerge Fitness

Mike Soots, President of Missouri Rush Soccer Club, chats with Emerge coaches about bringing club soccer to St. Charles County, and how to navigate the expectations of parents and athletes playing youth sports.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Kids and Sports. How to Manage Expectations of Parents and Children to Get the Most Out of Youth Sports Participation.

Jason Barbour, strength coach and owner of Metabolic Meals, discusses health and fitness during a pandemic, and the changes that are likely to come. Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Jason Barbour talks about health and fitness in a post-Covid 19 world, and opportunities that exist there.

Covid-19 has changed people’s day to day lives, but it’s not an excuse to lose your health and wellness. Dr. Hendrix and Emerge coaches discuss strategies for staying healthy during a quarantine. Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Dr. Ben Hendrix Speaks About Keeping People Healthy During a Pandemic

Jaime Rothermich (Functional Elements), John Farkas (Blue Ocean Fintess) and Emerge Fitness Training discuss the impact of Covid-19 on the fitness industry. What do we do next?Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

The Effect of Covid-19 on the fitness industry. Small fitness owners weigh in.

Jaime Rothermich, registered dietician and strength and conditioning coach, talks about "quarantine nutrition." While this time brings certain challenges, there are some major upsides to having the extra TIME to change habits.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Quarantine Nutrition. What you can do to use the time at home as an OPPORTUNITY to improve your health.

Leaders are made. According to Tennant, this is a trainable skill. Do your leadership skills need refining?Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Can a leader be MADE? Leadership coach Kevin Tennant tells us YES!

Adaptive training and general population training share some programming concepts, but MUCH of it is dependent on each individual client and THEIR specific disability. Whitney Lance gives insight on this and on giving back to our Veteran population as well. Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Training exercisers with physical disabilities requires a certain mindset. Whitney Lance explains.

There is a lot of opportunity for learning and gaining experience when starting your training career in a big box gym like 24 Hour Fintess.  There is also a  lot of opportunity for shenanigans.Coach David Lutz tells about his time leading up to his arrival at Emerge.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Navigating a training career through a big-box gym. David Lutz tells stories of the very good, and absolutely perplexing moments at 24 Hour Fintess.

Keeping lost weight off for the long run can be a tough endeavor. You’ve heard stories of incredible weight loss, only to hear that the weight came back, and then some. So, how is weight loss SUSTAINABLE?Here are two success stories:Colleen Lang and Marilyn Hoops. Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Keeping lost weight..off. Arguably the hardest thing to do in fitness.

Pierre Desir wasn't a shoe-in for a professional career in the NFL.  In fact, he was a huge long shot.  Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

The Indianapolis Colt's Pierre Desir talks about overcoming big odds on his journey to starting in the NFL.

Simmons has made a large pivot in life from working IT to living his passion in the fitness industry.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Emerge Coach Stephen Simmons Talks on His Journey From Corporate Desk Job to Fitness Professional.

Brendan O’Neill, a 19 year veteran trainer, entrepreneur and fitness professional talks about opening and closing a business, how fitness has changed over the years, and what it takes to be a success in this business.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Brendan O'Neill talks on opening and closing a fitness business, and the what it takes to be a success in the fitness industry.

The business of pro soccer is a tough one. Ledbetter talks about the highs and lows of the pro soccer roller coaster, and has some insights on the current state of youth sports.Support the show (http://www.5trainersandamic.com)

Pro Soccer Player Austin Ledbetter Talks the Business of Pro Soccer and the Good and Bad of Youth Sports Today

Five fitness coaches with varying degrees of experience and different backgrounds discuss popular topics in fitness with special guests.

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