Real Training. Better Living.

Episode 32 | Breathe, Move, Recover with Justin Singer from Mekanix Gym

Today I sit down with owner and operator of Mekanix Gym, Justin Singer. We discuss Justin's background and how he got into the gym business. His journey from powerlifting, to CrossFit, to calisthenics is an inspiring one that I feel many people in our community have experienced with their own health & wellness. We also also discuss the XPT Method and how Justin has incorporated its core pillars of breathe, move, & recover into his own business and the health benefits that it has brought his members. Justin has an ambitious Vivid Vision of opening up 2 more locations within Houston in the next 2 years. I am also very excited to announce that we have partnered up with Mekanix Gym to host a recovery seminar on June 26th at a discounted rate for members of District H. Justin has become a great friend and I am excited to see his impact on the Houston Community moving forward. To learn more about Mekanix Gym, you can visit https://www.mekanixhouston.com. 

Episode 31 | Get Fit + Fight with Kathryn Rogers from A 2nd Cup

Today I set down with A 2nd Cup's Director of Development, Kathryn Rogers. We discuss A 2nd Cup's mission of bringing awareness and prevention to the issue of human trafficking in our local community. Kathryn and I also discuss our partnership in hosting the "Get Fit + Fight" campaign that is taking place in the month of July. By combining social awareness and fitness, our goal is to bring our community together in a fun, positive way that also addresses the social issues surrounding human trafficking. You can sign up for Team District H by going to the following page: https://secure.givelively.org/teams/a-2nd-cup/get-fit-and-fight-2021/team-district-h
We have set a community goal of $3,000. Enjoy the show!

Episode 30 | Serving the Special Needs Community Through Fitness with Alyson O’Connell, PT, DPT

Today Alyson O'Connell, PT, DPT and I sit down to talk about "Pegasus," a brand new program we are rolling out that is focusing specifically on individuals with unique mental, physical, & behavioral challenges. Alyson speaks about our program's core values of inclusivity, community, & independence. Listen in to learn more about Pegasus. Classes begin in July. 

Episode 29 | Meet District H Member Kise Zettel

Coach Miranda takes over as host of District H's podcast and interviews long-time member Kise Zettel. Learn about Kise's health & fitness journey.

Episode 28 - District H Youth Fitness Program w/ Connor Martin of The Brand X Method

I am incredibly excited to announce our new partnership with The Brand X Method, the world leader in youth fitness. Today, I sit down with Connor Martin, the original CrossFit Kid and Training Center Success Manager of The Brand X Method, to discuss the core values of The Brand X Method, their methodology, general fitness skills vs. specificity, and the value of partnerships to increase the value of your service and community. District H Strength & Fitness is officially the Brand X Method Training Center of Houston. Our Brand X coaching staff will all be certified as a Professional Youth Coach where our focus is on developing increased movement capacity in our community. If you are interested in learning more about our youth programs, feel free to contact me at tommy@districthsf.com

Episode 27 - All Things District H Programming with Dustin Ma PT, DPT

Today I jump on with the godfather himself, Dustin Ma, to talk about the programming at District H. We go into our structure of starting with strength training, building in Metcons that cover multiple time domains, and adding in specificity through gymnastics skill work and functional body building. Learn about how our programming can help you meet your goals whether it is performance, aesthetics, or general health & longevity. Enjoy!

Episode 26 - Meet Our Athlete of the Month, Leslie Constant

Today I sit down with our February Athlete of the Month, Leslie Constant. We talk about Leslie's roots in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, her musical household growing up, deciding to make teaching her professional, her passion for her students and their success, as well as her journey at District H which includes over 30 pounds of weight loss, love for the Clean & Jerk, and the wonderful supportive environment that we have cultivated at District H. Enjoy!

Episode 25 - 2021 District H Intramural Open with Miranda Johnson

This week, Miranda & I sit down to talk about the 2021 District H Intramural Open that we are running alongside this year's CrossFit Open. We talk about what the Open is, the format for our in-house competition, and reasons why members should participate. Come join us from March 12 - March 26th as we celebrate our health & fitness, cheer on our fellow members, and have a friendly competition with our best friends.

Episode 24 - Leila Wolfe is Our New Client Success Manager

Very excited to announce that Leila Wolfe is our new Client Success Manager. She will be joining our Head Coach, Robert Johnson, and our General Manager, Miranda Johnson, in a more dedicated position on our staff. The key areas the Leila will be focusing on are integration of new members, ensuring clients are seeing the results they want when they sign up with us, celebrating accomplishments and life events, as well as being the main point of contact for client feedback and reviews. Please give a very warm welcome to Leila!

Episode 23 - The Power of Functional Medicine w/ Drs. Rhet Langley & Phillip Gallegos of Thrive Medicine

Today I sit down with Drs. Rhet Langley & Phillip Gallegos of Thrive Medicine. We talk about their background as anesthesiologists, how our current systems is not putting the patient first, their personal journey to health, and their reason for wanting to change the healthcare world through functional medicine.
Disclaimer: The comments mentioned during this podcast episode should not be taken as medical advice.