EGRCast: meet the EGR GYM podcast from Carpina, Brazil

EGRCast is the official podcast of EGR GYM, a gym in Carpina, Pernambuco (Brazil), featuring conversations about health, well-being and quality of life. Hosted by Valdênia Vasconcelos and produced in partnership with Visão Comunica, the show released six episodes between July and November 2025, featuring founder Edval Júnior and professionals in physical therapy, gynecology, psychology and nutrition. All episodes are available for free on the EGR GYM YouTube channel.

The podcast was born while the gym was still under construction. In this guide, we cover what EGRCast is, who took part in each episode, a summary of each conversation and where to watch. Watch the full premiere episode on YouTube, with Edval Júnior, or visit the EGR GYM YouTube channel.

What is EGRCast and how did it start?

On June 11, 2025, Visão Comunica posted the first behind-the-scenes look at a new show produced in partnership with EGR, promising that the collaboration would “get people talking.” Less than a month later, on July 7, EGR GYM released the EGRCast trailer, which opens with a description of the project:

“Welcome to EGRCast. This project was created to inspire, inform and bring you closer to the essence of EGR.”

In the same post, the gym announced that the podcast would feature several special guests to enrich the exchange of ideas and experiences. In each episode, host Valdênia Vasconcelos welcomes a guest to talk about a topic related to the health of body and mind.

What are the EGRCast episodes?

So far, EGRCast has six episodes. Each one has an article on our blog with the key points of the conversation, plus the full video on YouTube.

Episode 1: How EGR was born, with Edval Júnior

Guest: Edval Júnior, founder and creator of EGR GYM. Published: July 8, 2025.

In the premiere episode, Edval Júnior tells how his own life change, starting in 2019, gave rise to the gym and explains that the name EGR is made up of his father's initials. He also shares his vision of a gym that works as a health center, caring for both body and mind.

Read the summary on the story and purpose of EGR GYM with Edval Júnior or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Episode 2: Physical therapy and training results, with Lidiane Gomes

Guest: Lidiane Gomes, physical therapist specializing in movement health. Published: July 17, 2025.

According to physical therapist Lidiane Gomes, physical therapy helps people who do weight training to train more safely and effectively, by treating muscle dysfunctions, providing postural guidance and improving mobility. To prevent injuries, she points to a fitness assessment before starting to train as the starting point.

Read the summary on physical therapy and weight training with Lidiane Gomes or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Episode 3: Women's health and exercise during pregnancy, with Dr. Amanda Valentim

Guest: Dr. Amanda Valentim, gynecologist. Published: July 22, 2025.

Gynecologist Dr. Amanda Valentim explains that pregnant women can and should exercise, except in specific clinical conditions assessed by their obstetrician. The conversation also covers the benefits of physical activity for PMS and menopause.

Read the summary on exercise during pregnancy, PMS and menopause with Dr. Amanda Valentim or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Episode 4: Exercise and healthy aging, with Wallber Amorim

Guest: Wallber Amorim, geriatric physical therapist. Published: July 29, 2025.

Geriatric physical therapist Wallber Amorim shows how exercise prescribed by a professional helps older adults preserve mobility, balance and independence. Before starting, he recommends at least three assessments: cardiological, postural and functional, and physical.

Read the summary on exercise for older adults with Wallber Amorim or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Episode 5: Emotions, stress and balance, with Douglas Oliveira

Guest: Douglas Oliveira, psychologist. Published: August 5, 2025.

According to psychologist Douglas Oliveira, exercise helps manage stress, anxiety and symptoms of depression, alongside psychotherapy and psychiatric care, not as a replacement for them. To build consistency, he suggests starting with an enjoyable activity and gradually increasing the challenges.

Read the summary on exercise and mental health with Douglas Oliveira or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Episode 6: Nutrition that boosts your training, with Carolina Amorim

Guest: Carolina Amorim, nutritionist. Published: November 4, 2025.

Nutritionist Carolina Amorim advocates a balanced diet tailored to each person's schedule, type of training and routine, rather than cutting out foods without guidance. As for supplements, she recommends individualized use, with support from a nutritionist.

Read the summary on nutrition and training with nutritionist Carolina Amorim or watch the full episode on YouTube.

What topics does EGRCast cover?

The episodes explore different dimensions of health care:

• Purpose: the gym's story and vision, with its founder.
• Movement health: injury prevention, posture and mobility.
• Stages of life: pregnancy, PMS, menopause and healthy aging.
• Mental health: stress, anxiety and consistency in training.
• Nutrition: a balanced diet and guided use of supplements.

This same approach guides how members are supported at the gym, as we explain in the article on 360º Care at EGR GYM.

Where can you watch EGRCast?

The full episodes are on the EGR GYM YouTube channel. On our website, the EGRCast page brings together the episodes, the guests and the clips posted on our Instagram profile, @egrgym. To follow the gym's journey since the podcast launched, see the EGR GYM timeline.

If the EGRCast conversations inspired you to take care of your health with professional support, sign up now or talk to our team on WhatsApp. EGR GYM is located at Av. Pres. Getúlio Vargas, 923 (Rua dos Tamarindos), Santa Cruz, Carpina - PE.