Co-Movement Gym Podcast Josh Lewis, Andy Cieply, and Dr. Ricky McDonough

This week we are talking with Jenny Hanmer. Jenny is an accomplished runner, former triathlete, mother, business owner, wife and all-around badass. She has qualified for the Boston Marathon 7 times, and raced in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. She ran her first 50k at Green Lakes in 2022, placing second female. Jenny won the first annual Brookfield Classic 50k in Brookfield NY, beating a competitive field and finishing the race in 5 hours 30 minutes, just 1 minute off of the course record. S...

This week we are talking with Gina Conley. Gina holds an MS in Exercise Science and is the Founder/CEO of MamasteFit, an industry-leading perinatal fitness provider with a training facility located in Aberdeen, North Carolina. Aside from her work as a personal trainer specializing in perinatal fitness, Gina is a seasoned birth doula who has supported nearly 200 births in North Carolina. She is also a 7-year Army Veteran who served a combat tour to Afghanistan in support of Operations Enduring...

This week we are talking with Dr. Steven Geanopulos. Dr. G is a renowned Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist dedicated to holistic health. He is one of America’s leading experts in lifelong, optimized living. Dr G recently visited our facility and tested the VO2 max on 5 participants. VO2 max is a powerful predictor of long term health and longevity. Studies have shown that individuals with a higher VO2Max tend to have a lower risk of various chronic diseases, including heart disease, di...

This week we are talking with Mark Trombin and Monica Barzanti. Mark lived 20 years as a cocaine addict, trying in vain to find his path. In 2016 he hit rock bottom. He decided to get in touch with San Patrignano, literally begging for help. He now works for San Patrignanoas an educator, co-managing an educational program. In Marks free-time he practices sports, basketball, weightlifting and develops entertaining social projects. Monica Barzanti, is currently Head of International Relati...

This week we are talking with Mizar Fuentes-Ortega. Mizar is the owner of OPEX gym in Montreal. OPEX Montreal opened it's doors in 2013 and empowers individuals to reach their peak potential in various facets of life, be it functional strength, weight management, martial arts or gymnastics. Under the tutelage of James FitzGerald, Mizar clinched consecutive qualifications for the CrossFit Regionals, and also completed the OPEX Coaches Certification Program. Additionally, Mizar is a purple belt...

This week we are talking with Dave Durante. Dave is a multiple time USA gymnastics national champion and was part of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Team. After retiring from competition, Dave helped coach his alma mater, Stanford University, to an NCAA Team Title in 2009 and has continued to be a part of the sport through his position on the Athlete Advisory Committee with the United States Olympic Committee. Dave was a lead coach with the CrossFit Gymnastics L1 course from 2013-2015. He also wrote...