In Fighting Shape

The talented & hilarious, Heather "The Heart" Hardy is the featured guest on IFS episode 17! There is no topic off limits and Heather keeps it real & gets candid about her life, boxing, and so much more! The courageous & undefeated boxer opens up about overcoming some unimaginable obstacles, parenting, training, and her upcoming MMA debut at Bellator 180 on June 24th at Madison Square Garden. Heather currently has a 20-0 record and holds the WBC International Female Super Bantamweight Title! Later in the episode, listeners will get to know her even more after she plays "10 Rounds with Phoenix." Lastly, Phoenix closes out episode 17 with the segment, "Sh*t I Learned This Week!"  Be sure to check out Heather's debut at Bellator 180 on June 24th at MSG and PPV!  

IFS excitedly welcomes one of the best MMA fighters in the world... Frankie Edgar!  Frankie talks to Phoenix about his physical conditioning, sparring sessions with Georges St. Pierre, what it's like walking out to the cage on fight night and so much more! Frankie shares some details about his training, including strength & conditioning workouts, specific training techniques and his nutrition. He also talks about Conor McGregor, his future in fighting, and about his new supplement company, Iron Army. Frankie takes some Facebook questions from fans and then IFS listeners get to know him a little better after he participates in 10 Rounds with Phoenix!    

Host Phoenix welcomes Chris Romulo into the Everlast Studio to talk about Muay Thai,his experiences, and his new book Champions Uprising: Fall 7 Times, Stand Up 8. Chris Romulo is a champion Muay Thai fighter. His amateur career includes 5 titles, and as a professional he was 13–3 [10 KOs] and won the WKA super middleweight North American title in 2010. He retired at age 37. Phoenix asks Chris about his life growing up in Queens, training, fighting, being a single dad, and much more.  Phoenix does a special Queens, NY edition of S*** I Learned This Week That I Found Interesting.

This is part II of featured guest, Michael Jai White!  The episode picks up right where the conversation left off with Michael, Phoenix & Vic! They discuss the differences between MMA and boxing as well as the possible Mayweather Vs. McGregor fight. Michael weighs in on this potential match up and shares his thoughts on who he thinks would win! Then, Listeners get to know Michael a little better after answering some questions in the 10 Rounds with Phoenix segment. Lastly, Phoenix and Vic close out episode 14 with S*** I learned this week. To listen to the full interview, check out IFS Episode 13 for Part One! Michael Jai White is an actor, writer, director, producer, stunt coordinator and martial artist. Listeners may know Michael from Tyson, Spawn, The Dark Knight, Never Back Down, or Falcon Rising.

This is Part I of an interview with a very special guest...famed actor, writer, director, producer, stunt coordinator and martial artist, Michael Jai White! Phoenix and guest co-host Victor Plajas, a stunt performer, actor, & martial artist, give Michael Jai White a Skype call to talk about fitness, MMA, and movies! You may know Michael from Tyson, Spawn, The Dark Knight, Never Back Down, or Falcon Rising... but listeners may be surprised to learn of Michael's mastery in martial arts- he has a black belt in 7 different karate styles! In Part I of the conversation, Michael talks about his youth "being an asshole", teaching emotionally distraught children, working with Heath Ledger, his athletic background in combat sports & so much more! Be sure to stay tuned for the second half of the interview with Michael Jai White on Episode 14 of In Fighting Shape!

This episode of IFS is all about the benefits of laughter on your health! Phoenix welcomes guest & co-host, Andrew Ginsburg to chat about laughter, relationships, fitness, and his new book, Pumping Irony: How to Build Muscle, Lose weight, and Have the Last Laugh. Andrew is an accomplished author, actor, comedian, personal trainer and champion body builder. His work can be found in publications such as; The New York Times, New York Post, Huffington Post, Details Magazine, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, Elle Magazine, Flex Magazine, and Glamour Magazine. Phoenix and Andrew call up Scott Weems, a Cognitive Neuroscientist and author of the book, Ha! The Science of When We Laugh and Why to discuss the overall health benefits of laughter on the body. Later, Phoenix and Andrew take a call from a special guest... Din Thomas! Din, a retired mixed martial artist and current coach to Tyron Woodley & Amanda Nunez, chats about his improv and stand-up comedy career. Be sure to check out this episode of IFS filled w

Phoenix welcomes Erik Owings into the Everlast studio for this installment of IFS! Erik is a mixed martial artist, Renzo Gracie black belt, and world renowned trainer to MMA talents like Georges St. Pierre, Kenny Florian, Gunnar Nelson and John Cholish. Erik is also the owner of Mushin, a private martial arts dojo in New York City.  The pair discuss different styles of training including gymnastics, BJJ, judo, and other fighting techniques. Erik shares his knowledge of these training methods and stories from his own career.     

Host Phoenix Carnevale talks to Rachel Mariotti, Equinox Tier III Personal Trainer & Mental Health Coach, about interval training, eating carbs, her hatred for running, and how she stays healthy. Rachel answers Phoenix's questions about smart training & dieting theories, running practices, and gives listeners her go-to health tips. Rachel also breaks down how the body works when consuming and burning calories. Download and listen for simple tips to add to your routine that will clear up questions you may have on your journey to living a happy & healthy life! 

Phoenix and Co-Host Bryan Winston sit down with Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist, Jaclyn Sklaver for an IFS episode all about nutrition! Phoenix, Bryan & Jaclyn debunk diet myths and discuss the latest diet trends, including; intermittent fasting, healthy weight cutting, pre/post workout nutrition and supplements for sports performance. Later, Phoenix and Jaclyn dive into some of the most popular listener questions from Facebook! Download and listen to this informative episode that will help you reach your fitness, athletic, and or nutrition goals! Jacyln Sklaver has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She is a Certified Trainer and Sports Nutrition Coach with clients that include competitive body builders, bikini competitors, weightlifters, MMA fighters, and CrossFit & endurance athletes. Jacyln is also a featured contributor to various fitness publications such as Shape, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, among many others.   

Phoenix and Guest Co-Host Bryan Winston welcome Dante Ross into the Everlast studio and bond over their love for music and how it affects their training and overall health.  Phoenix weaves in her favorite quotes from artists, studies based on music and health, as well as mental and emotional health.  They talk about meditation, gratitude, and spirituality.  Dante Ross is one of the top-25 greatest A&R representatives in hip hop named by Complex Magazine.  He signed and handled the careers of such artists as De La Soul, Queen Latifah, Digital Underground, Macklemore, Lil Dicky, and Made in TYO.  Dante shares personal stories about growing up with The Beastie Boys and working for Russell Simmons. Ross earned a Grammy for his work on Carlos Santana's Supernatural.  Ross’ production work has also appeared on Eminem's 8 Mile soundtrack and co-wrote two songs that featured Macy Gray and Young Zee. 

Phoenix and guest host Bryan Winston speak with Jimmy Pedro, a decorated Judo World Champion. Pedro is known for his unmatched Judo expertise and tremendous coaching ability to a roster of athletes that includes Ronda Rousey. Most recently, the Judo legend coached Olympic Gold Medalist, Kayla Harrison, to her historic second gold medal. Pedro talks to Phoenix and Bryan about his own journey in the sport and sheds some light on the physical & mental requirements involved in becoming a Judo World Champion. Pedro gives a candid look inside the training camps of Harrison and Rousey... listeners will be shocked to hear some of these inside stories!    

Phoenix welcomes back Bryan Winston as the guest for episode 6! Bryan explores his knowledge as a health coach & trainer by highlighting the deeper motivations to living a healthy lifestyle... more importantly however, he uncovers why living a healthy lifestyle leads to genuine happiness. In this inspirational yet comical conversation, Bryan & Phoenix will leave you laughing and feeling more motivated than ever!

Phoenix is joined by guest Co-Host, Bryan Winston. Bryan has been in the fitness industry for the last 15 years as a personal trainer and more recently as a life coach. Phoenix and Bryan talk to BJ Gaddour, the Fitness Director at Men's Health. BJ discusses his journey from self proclaimed "Fat Kid" to being on magazine covers and named one of the Fittest Men Alive.  They talk about gender roles, body issues, health, fitness, self-esteem, and share tips to become the best version of yourself. BJ is straight forward and humble about maintaining his own healthy lifestyle by noting the balance between hard-core training and crushing a burger. BJ shares his favorite quotes and motivational self-realizations that can help you realize your true potential.

On this Valentine's Day release, IFS is all about the heart...heart rate training that is! Phoenix and strength and conditioning specialist Dave DiFabio chat about heart rate monitors, high intensity interval training, heart rate zones and more.. Dave currently consults Olympic, collegiate, and professional sports teams in the use of heart rate training technology as a National Account Executive at Polar USA. He is also the owner of Team Speed Fitness and a professor at Rutgers University. Dave has contributed to various fitness publications including Men's Fitness, USA Today, Men's Health among many others. 

Phoenix sits down with Jennifer Santiago & famed bantamweight boxing champion, Alicia "Slick" Ashley. The ladies discuss the differences between males and females in sports. Alicia talks about her fit lifestyle and how she remains ready to fight at 49 years old. Phoenix dives into her segment, "S#$@ I learned this week"  Alicia Ashley holds the Guinness world record as the oldest female bantamweight boxing champion in the world at 49 years old. Jennifer Santiago is trainer and top ranked professional in kickboxing, boxing, and martial arts.    

Host Phoenix Carnevale talks to her good friend, Matt Serra, a former professional mixed martial artist and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner.  He is the host of the podcast, UFC Unfiltered with Jim Norton and stars on the YouTube series, "Dana White: Lookin' for a Fight." The two talk about Star Wars, the "Rocky" movies, Bruce Lee, Serra's MMA career, Gracie training, coaching, competing, how the #ProofIsInThePudding, and of course, The Notorious Conor McGregor.   Phoenix debuts her #ShitILearned this week, featuring the Guillotine. 

In this podcast premiere of In Fighting Shape, host Phoenix Carnivale introduces herself to listeners and welcomes her first ever guest, Chris Flores. These two fitness enthusiasts discuss their fitness journeys and analyze Phoenix's 10 fitness commandments. Chris has been in the fitness industry for 18 years. He is the owner of "Flo Fitness" in New Jersey as well as an adjunct professor at Kean University. Chris' training is geared toward excellence in athletic performance and recovery. He is a master instructor in animal flow fitness program and is certified in WITS & NASM.