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October 27, 2021 50 mins

On Episode 6 of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air,’ we get physically and mentally stronger with breath instructor and strength coach, Jesse Irizarry! Jesse – a former strength sport competitor – is a speaker, writer, and owner of JDI Barbell, New York City’s leading strength and conditioning gym dedicated to strength training, Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting and combat sports. Backed with a passion to help people and experience training college athletes, Jesse shares about his training philosophy, why everyone needs to strength train, and personal stories that will motivate you to breathe better and move more than you do every day. After hearing some strength building tips and practicing some gut breathing techniques, we’ll transition you out with the vibes of alternative artist, Lifelike This – all on this episode of ‘We’re Not Blowing Hot Air.’

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About Jesse Irizarry:

Fitness guru and writer, Jesse Irizarry is the owner and head coach at JDI Barbell – NYC’s leading dedicated strength and conditioning gym specializing in foundational principle-based strength training, Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, and combat sports. A former Division 1 strength and conditioning coach, Jesse has fifteen plus years professional experience creating and developing multiple competitive strength programs and clubs for Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting in New York City. Starting his career coaching college teams in strength and conditioning, Jesse became the head strength coach for three conference-champion teams for multiple years, including working as an assistant strength and conditioning coach to the Liberty University Football team during multiple Division 1 FCS conference championships. Jesse has competed in strength sports like powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting and also enjoys and practices Muay Thai, Yoga, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, trail runs and hiking. 

 Blog: https://www.jesseirizarry.com/mydaily
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesseirizarry/

JDI Barbell gym website: https://jdibarbell.com/
Instagram: @JDIBarbell / https://www.instagram.com/jdibarbell/

Breathing courses: www.thebreathingclass.com

O+ featured artist, Life Like This, is an alternative music band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

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