Underground Conversations with Danny Cola

Underground Conversations with Danny Cola

Underground Conversations Danny Cola is a wellness coach who loves having thought provoking conversations to better humanity. The Danny Cola Podcast talks topics ranging from all areas of Fitness, Nutrition, Business, Education, Mindset, Goal Setting, and Overall human development. Check out Danny Cola on Instagram: @dannycolafitness and on YouTube @dannycolafitness Go to www.dannycolafitness.com for access to online training

  1. 22h ago

    Why Rope Flow Is More Than a Workout: Movement, Focus & Flow | Adam McDowell

    A rope, a little space, and a different way of thinking about movement. Rope-flow coach and WeckMethod-certified trainer Adam McDowell joins Danny to explore the connection between physical skill, attention, and the nervous system. The conversation moves beyond sets and reps into rhythm, coordination, and what happens when training becomes an engaging practice you want to return to. If your workouts feel repetitive—or you’re curious about how movement and mental focus intersect—this episode offers a fresh way to think about getting stronger and more connected to your body. In this conversation - Rope flow, rhythm, and coordination - The relationship between movement, cognition, and attention - Adam’s perspective on nervous-system regulation - Building a movement practice around curiosity and skill Connect with Adam McDowell - Training and programs: https://www.somble.com/movingmuscle - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/movingmuscle/ Train with Danny at Underground Fitness Studio Build strength, move with confidence, and connect with a community committed to growth. Underground Fitness Studio in Uptown Park Ridge offers one-on-one training, small-group training, and youth athlete strength and speed, alongside independent wellness practitioners. - Explore the studio: https://www.undergroundfitnessstudio.com/ - Book a complimentary personal-training consultation: https://www.vagaro.com/undergroundfitnessstudio — select “Personal Training Consultation.” - Functional Strength & Conditioning with Danny: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.; 45 minutes of full-body training using kettlebells, clubs, maces, dumbbells, and mobility work. Sign up: https://www.vagaro.com/undergroundfitnessstudio — open Classes and select “Functional Strength and Conditioning.” - Follow Danny: https://www.instagram.com/dannycolafitness/ - Follow Underground Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/underground.fit/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Underground Conversations with Danny Cola, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who would connect with it. Let’s go underground.

    Why Rope Flow Is More Than a Workout: Movement, Focus & Flow | Adam McDowell
  2. Oct 2

    Who Are You Beyond Your Achievements? Identity, Hope & Mentorship | Tim Spiegel

    What happens when the role you’ve built your life around no longer tells the whole story? Danny sits down with Tim Spiegel—his former Maine South coach and a licensed professional counselor—for a personal conversation about identity, hope, and the people who help us see what’s possible. Together, they explore how coaching reaches beyond the field, why meaningful mentorship matters, and what it means to keep growing through life’s transitions. This episode is for anyone questioning their next chapter, supporting a young athlete, or trying to become a more intentional mentor, parent, or leader. In this conversation - Identity beyond performance and achievement - Hope, perspective, and navigating change - The lasting influence of coaches and mentors - Helping people recognize their own potential Connect with Tim Spiegel - Website and professional bio: https://www.marksassociates.net/tim-spiegel.html Train with Danny at Underground Fitness Studio Build strength, move with confidence, and connect with a community committed to growth. Underground Fitness Studio in Uptown Park Ridge offers one-on-one training, small-group training, and youth athlete strength and speed, alongside independent wellness practitioners. - Explore the studio: https://www.undergroundfitnessstudio.com/ - Book a complimentary personal-training consultation: https://www.vagaro.com/undergroundfitnessstudio — select “Personal Training Consultation.” - Functional Strength & Conditioning with Danny: Saturdays at 10:00 a.m.; 45 minutes of full-body training using kettlebells, clubs, maces, dumbbells, and mobility work. Sign up: https://www.vagaro.com/undergroundfitnessstudio — open Classes and select “Functional Strength and Conditioning.” - Follow Danny: https://www.instagram.com/dannycolafitness/ - Follow Underground Fitness: https://www.instagram.com/underground.fit/ Enjoyed this conversation? Follow Underground Conversations with Danny Cola, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who would connect with it. Let’s go underground.

    Who Are You Beyond Your Achievements? Identity, Hope & Mentorship | Tim Spiegel
  3. 04/26/2024

    Heavy Club Swinging, Flow States and Optimal Learning Techniques with Mark Wildman

    Follow Mark Wildmans YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkWildman Train Heavy Clubs with Mark --> https://www.wildmanathletica.com/ Mark discussed the rarity of monster clubs and outlined essential club exercises, as well as two programs for using them. They also emphasized the value of using clubs in training for actors and the importance of proper testing and safety measures. Mark and Danny discussed flow state and its broader application in optimizing human movement and decision-making, with Mark emphasizing the necessity for individuals to teach in seminars regardless of their coaching level. Mark explains the historical context and rarity of monster clubs, detailing their pursuit of creating heavier clubs for training purposes. 2:41 Mark outlines essential club exercises for all individuals, emphasizing movements like shield cast, inside circle, outside circle, and various pendulum exercises as fundamental human movements. 10:42 Mark outlines two programs for using clubs, detailing a structured approach to increasing weight levels and complexity. 16:09 Mark discusses the value of using clubs in training for actors, emphasizing the efficiency of workouts within long workdays in the entertainment industry. 21:06 Mark emphasizes the importance of proper testing and safety measures when using equipment, highlighting the expertise of a veteran team member in the film industry. 29:50 Mark discusses upcoming seminars focusing on staff and heavy club movements, emphasizing the significance of these practices in demonstrating flow state and human athleticism. 32:11 Mark1 and Danny delve into a deep discussion about flow state, relating it to physical practices like kung fu and self-defense, and its broader application in optimizing human movement and decision-making. 34:13 Danny acknowledges the importance of teaching for optimal learning and Mark emphasizes the necessity for individuals to teach in seminars regardless of their coaching level. 40:39

    Heavy Club Swinging, Flow States and Optimal Learning Techniques with Mark Wildman
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Underground Conversations Danny Cola is a wellness coach who loves having thought provoking conversations to better humanity. The Danny Cola Podcast talks topics ranging from all areas of Fitness, Nutrition, Business, Education, Mindset, Goal Setting, and Overall human development. Check out Danny Cola on Instagram: @dannycolafitness and on YouTube @dannycolafitness Go to www.dannycolafitness.com for access to online training

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