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Welcome to Episode 8 of the LA Shoulder Podcast

In this high-energy episode, Dr. Michael Stone sits down with Alonzo Campos — elite personal trainer, entrepreneur, and brown belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at Gracie Barra Tarzana. Alonzo is also the founder of ZZOFIT, a premier training studio in Studio City, California, where he helps clients transform both physically and mentally.

We explore:
• Alonzo’s journey from athlete to ZZOFIT founder
• His path in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and how it influences his training philosophy
• Training approaches for recovery, strength, and longevity
• Misconceptions in the fitness industry
• How trainers and orthopedic surgeons can collaborate to improve patient outcomes

Whether you’re passionate about martial arts, fitness, physical therapy, or orthopedic care, this episode offers actionable insights and motivating stories.

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Alonzo Campos
Founder, ZZOFIT
BJJ Brown Belt – Gracie Barra Tarzana
Instagram: @zzofit

Host Info:
Dr. Michael A. Stone, MD
Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon & Host
IG: @lashoulder

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00:00 Introduction
05:50 Commons Clinic
08:00 Being a private-practice surgeon
14:25 Tattoos and testosterone
23:21 Health, nutrition and supplements
26:35 Spine surgery expectations
41:48 Robotics and ergonomics in spine surgery
51:30 Acupuncture and spine
56:40 Podcaster tips
01:03:00 Hunt Foundation
01:16:08 End and Social Media Links

On the 7th episode of the LA Shoulder Podcast, Dr. Stone sits down with a special guest and friend, Dr. Leonel Hunt, MD. Joining him at the new home of LA Shoulder Studios in Simi Valley, CA, they discuss his popular podcast "sippin on excellence" @sippinonexcellence3736 , spine surgery innovation, how to diagnose spine problems, and much more on this exciting edition of the LA Shoulder Podcast!

PS: check out the description for clickable chapters throughout the show. also the mics cut out for about 30 seconds a couple times so please just bear through it, it gets better! I promise...

-Dr. Michael Stone

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On the 6th episode of the LA Shoulder Podcast, renowned hip and shoulder specialist, Dr. Carlos Guanche, MD joins our host Michael Stone, MD for a fun and exciting new episode. find out about the first surgeons in the US to perform Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement, differences and similarities between the hip and the shoulder, and learn why Pat Bos is so FAST on a bike ;) Dont miss our take on Mandala Tequila, a new sponsor of the show! @TequilaMandala @PeterAttiaMD @OrthoIllustrated ​@strykershoulder @DepuySynthes

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