Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to talk about walking as a form of exercise. Then: the UW-River Falls football team recently won a national title. We talk with Matt Walker, the program’s head coach, to hear the story of the win, and the work it took to get there.
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Walking for exercise? Our physical therapists weigh in on how to get the most out of your walking workouts
Walking is a simple and accessible way to include movement in your day. But does it count as a workout? Physical therapists Lori Thein Brody and Jill Thein-Nissenbaum return to help you maximize your workout walks.
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How UW-River Falls clinched the 2025 NCAA Division III title
Earlier this month, the UW-River Falls football team came home to Wisconsin with a national title. They had defeated North Central College 24-14. And, quarterback Kaleb Blaha broke Joe Burrow’s NCAA record for individual yards in a single season. We look back on the team’s memorable year with Head Coach Matt Walker.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Lori Thein Brody Guest
- Jill Thein-Nissenbaum Guest
- Â Matt Walker Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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