Connor Keenan

This week former employee and current strength coach at Youngstown University Connor Keenan joins Todd and Josh for a chat.

This week former employee and current strength coach at Youngstown University Connor Keenan joins Todd and Josh for a chat.

This week the secret is out. Our producer Josh Elsass is moving to Wyoming. Curtis sits down for a one on one with the man behind the board.

This week the secret is out. Our producer Josh Elsass is moving to Wyoming. Curtis sits down for a one on one with the man behind the board.

Cowboy Elsass

Dave Foreman

This week Dave Foreman joins Todd and Josh for a chat.

This week Dave Foreman joins Todd and Josh for a chat.

This week Curtis and Jared tell you what to expect at your first Powerlifting Meet.

This week Curtis and Jared tell you what to expect at your first Powerlifting Meet.

What To Expect At Your First Meet

This week, Todd, and CJ recaps the career of Charles E Jasper!

This week, Todd, and CJ recaps the career of Charles E Jasper!

Making Plans For Charles

This week Curtis and Jared talk about signing up for your first Powerlifting Meet.

This week Curtis and Jared talk about signing up for your first Powerlifting Meet.

Your First Powerlifting Meet

Cydney Crasa

This week former D1 Gymnist and current NIL agent Cydney Crasa joins Todd and CJ on the podcast.

This week former D1 Gymnist and current NIL agent Cydney Crasa joins Todd and CJ on the podcast.

Curtis, Jared, and Josh reunite for the first time in months, and boy do they have some catching up to do.

Curtis, Jared, and Josh reunite for the first time in months, and boy do they have some catching up to do.

Guys Being Dudes

Kara Concheck

Our producer was on vacation last week so were throwing it back to an early interview with Kara Concheck.

Our producer was on vacation last week so were throwing it back to an early interview with Kara Concheck.

This week Curtis brings in his wife Lizz to talk about her journey through fitness, competing in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Strong Women, and running a half marathon. This is a can't miss.

This week Curtis brings in his wife Lizz to talk about her journey through fitness, competing in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, Strong Women, and running a half marathon. This is a can't miss.

Strong Couple

Based out of Pittsburgh,PA, we will interview members of our gym, along with discussing topics in the fitness industry with our own staff!

Union Fitness Podcast

Fergus Connolly

Fergus is one of the top human performance experts worldwide, where he has applied his knowledge to various professional and collegiate sports teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Michigan Football, and the New York Knicks. We touch on everyday interaction with clients when dealing with stress, his role in athletics, and some thoughts on powerlifting! Enjoy!

Fergus is one of the top human performance experts worldwide, where he has applied his knowledge to various professional and collegiate sports teams including the San Francisco 49ers, Michigan Football, and the New York Knicks. We touch on everyday interaction with clients when dealing with stress, his role in athletics, and some thoughts on powerlifting! Enjoy!

Fergus Connolly - Worldwide Sports Performance Expert. Former Roles with San Francisco 49ers and Michigan Football.

Bill Dabney

We had the chance to sit down with Bill today to discuss his dark past of drug and alcohol abuse, which started when he was only 12 years old. After many issues with himself and the law throughout the years, Bill has found fitness (especially here at UF) as a saving grace, while also being a professor at Carlow University in the Department of Social Work.

We had the chance to sit down with Bill today to discuss his dark past of drug and alcohol abuse, which started when he was only 12 years old. After many issues with himself and the law throughout the years, Bill has found fitness (especially here at UF) as a saving grace, while also being a professor at Carlow University in the Department of Social Work.

Dr. Bill Dabney: UF Member / Overcoming Drug and Alcohol Addiction

Delia Veschi

Delia visited Union today to talk about her deployments in the Army, her struggle with major health issues while enlisted (and still to this day), and how overall wellness has helped change her mindset every day. She is a yoga instructor in training, and a Pittsburgh native who loves to travel!

Delia visited Union today to talk about her deployments in the Army, her struggle with major health issues while enlisted (and still to this day), and how overall wellness has helped change her mindset every day. She is a yoga instructor in training, and a Pittsburgh native who loves to travel!

Delia Veschi - Army Veteran / Wounded Warrior Project

Cody Miller

From the back woods of West Virginia, Cody was brought up in a blue collar environment, where he developed many skills and abilities from his parents. He has used those skills over the years to develop his career in strength and conditioning, and eventually led him to us here at Union Fitness. Great dude with a great story!

From the back woods of West Virginia, Cody was brought up in a blue collar environment, where he developed many skills and abilities from his parents. He has used those skills over the years to develop his career in strength and conditioning, and eventually led him to us here at Union Fitness. Great dude with a great story!

Cody Miller - Staff Member

Jocelyn Lemay

We sat down with our newest staff member to talk about what brought her to Union, her past experience that got her to this position, her passion for CrossFit, and what she believes in when it comes to how people perceive not just CrossFit, but how they should perceive themselves when balancing life and fitness. We are lucky to have her on the team! 

We sat down with our newest staff member to talk about what brought her to Union, her past experience that got her to this position, her passion for CrossFit, and what she believes in when it comes to how people perceive not just CrossFit, but how they should perceive themselves when balancing life and fitness. We are lucky to have her on the team!

Jocelyn Lemay - UF Director of Business Operations

Nick Showman

Nick is based out of Ohio, and owns his own training facility, along with his background in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman training. He used to train at West Side Barbell, and gives us insight to his own training, and what he offers to his athletes!

Nick is based out of Ohio, and owns his own training facility, along with his background in bodybuilding, powerlifting, and strongman training. He used to train at West Side Barbell, and gives us insight to his own training, and what he offers to his athletes!

Nick Showman - Owner of Showtime Strength and Performance

Jim Malone

We had the opportunity to talk on the phone with Jim today on his career throughout the MLB, what he has learned over the years, and what he does on a day-to-day basis with the Pirates. This is a great insight to what goes on behind the scenes in baseball!

We had the opportunity to talk on the phone with Jim today on his career throughout the MLB, what he has learned over the years, and what he does on a day-to-day basis with the Pirates. This is a great insight to what goes on behind the scenes in baseball!

Jim Malone - Pittsburgh Pirates Strength Coach

Tyler Kendrick

Tyler is a stand-up comedian that performs around the Pittsburgh area. We talk about his background what got him into the industry, how he found Union Fitness, and exchange some laughs along the way. He's awesome, enjoy!!

Tyler is a stand-up comedian that performs around the Pittsburgh area. We talk about his background what got him into the industry, how he found Union Fitness, and exchange some laughs along the way. He's awesome, enjoy!!

Tyler Kendrick - Union Member / Local Comedian

We sit down with CJ (Charles Jasper) to discuss his background in strength and conditioning, along with his road leading to Union Fitness! This turns into a comedy pretty quick.

We sit down with CJ (Charles Jasper) to discuss his background in strength and conditioning, along with his road leading to Union Fitness! This turns into a comedy pretty quick.

CJ - Assistant Manager at Union Fitness

Yessie Martinez

Today we sat down with Yessie to discuss her background growing up in Miami, FL where she played sports and started to lift weights. That quickly grew into a deep passion that she has carried with her ever since...including competitive powerlifting! We also discuss her interests outside of the gym, how she became an EliteFTS Athlete, and she shares how her experiences have helped create some wisdom of her own to share with others.

Today we sat down with Yessie to discuss her background growing up in Miami, FL where she played sports and started to lift weights. That quickly grew into a deep passion that she has carried with her ever since...including competitive powerlifting! We also discuss her interests outside of the gym, how she became an EliteFTS Athlete, and she shares how her experiences have helped create some wisdom of her own to share with others.

Yessie Martinez - EliteFTS Athlete / Union Member

Harry Lorusso

Harry is a current Union Fitness member who works with our personal trainer Cayt! He has an amazing story on what brought him to Pittsburgh from Florida, how food impacts his life, and his battle with Grade 4 Brain Cancer. This podcast is impactful, and gives new perspective on how we enjoy life!

Harry is a current Union Fitness member who works with our personal trainer Cayt! He has an amazing story on what brought him to Pittsburgh from Florida, how food impacts his life, and his battle with Grade 4 Brain Cancer. This podcast is impactful, and gives new perspective on how we enjoy life!

Harry Lorusso - Union Member / His Battle with Cancer / New Perspective

Paul Oneid

On the podcast today we had Paul Oneid, who resides in Canada and is the Co-Founder of an app called "Metri-Life," along with being the owner of Master Athletic Performance. He has a strong powerlifting background, along with a credible coaching career where he works with pro athletes and powerlifters. Give it a listen and download the app!

On the podcast today we had Paul Oneid, who resides in Canada and is the Co-Founder of an app called "Metri-Life," along with being the owner of Master Athletic Performance. He has a strong powerlifting background, along with a credible coaching career where he works with pro athletes and powerlifters. Give it a listen and download the app!

Paul Oneid - Owner of Master Athletic Performance / Co-Founder of MetriLife App

Cam Davidson

We talk with Cam on his background in Olympic lifting, along with how he has translated that style to strength and conditioning for collegiate athletes. He also explains how he helps the athletes regulate their own workouts, his programming, and shares his role in the Penn State culture!

We talk with Cam on his background in Olympic lifting, along with how he has translated that style to strength and conditioning for collegiate athletes. He also explains how he helps the athletes regulate their own workouts, his programming, and shares his role in the Penn State culture!

Cam Davidson - Penn State Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning (Men's Hockey, Women's Volleyball)

Curtis Miller

Today we sat down with our Director of Personal Training, as we spoke on topics such as his recent powerlifting meet (including many members and staff) , how he got to Union, and what has shaped him as a powerlifter and trainer over the years. He also talks on how the gym can improve as a whole, and what we look forward to in the future!

Today we sat down with our Director of Personal Training, as we spoke on topics such as his recent powerlifting meet (including many members and staff) , how he got to Union, and what has shaped him as a powerlifter and trainer over the years. He also talks on how the gym can improve as a whole, and what we look forward to in the future!

Curtis Miller - Director of Personal Training

Fawn Miller

On our first episode, we sit down with Fawn, who is a national champion javelin thrower from the University of Florida. She is now one of the trainers here at Union, and tells us about her story in sports and work!

On our first episode, we sit down with Fawn, who is a national champion javelin thrower from the University of Florida. She is now one of the trainers here at Union, and tells us about her story in sports and work!

Fawn Miller - Collegiate Javelin National Champion

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