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A podcast focused on all things flexibility hosted by The Splits Wizard Emmet Louis

Emmet Louis


    • Jan 4, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 20 EPISODES


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    Special Episode: Practical Introduction to Emergence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 42:26


    This video is taken from the practical session I lead for the Embodied Movement Summit hosted by Rafe Kelley. In the video we cover some methods to give you a taste of the Emergence phenomena. This is a very complex topic so take your time to try it out and go in with no expectations. Online Programs: www.modernmobility.com

    Maps of the Body Part 1 | Bendability #17

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 29:54


    This episodes starts our series of looking at the various maps of the body. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Dissolution Follow Along | Bendability Bonus Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 33:08


    This is a two part dissolution, first we focus on getting into the work on the floor in our lying position and then move to a stretch position of our choice to finish the practice. Link to our Kickstarter You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    The Bridge | Bendability #16

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 45:15


    In this episode we start to build a foundation for our bridges and spokes for our wheels Link to our Kickstarter You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Relax | Bendability #15

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 68:05


    In this episode we look at relaxation in the context of flexibility and also at the end we do a full follow along dissolution practice. Enjoy! Link to our Kickstarter You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Ballistic Stretching | Bendability #14

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 39:36


    In this episode we begin the exploration of ballistic stretching, work on getting a consistent definition and look at some of the parameters for a consistent results with it. Link to our Kickstarter You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Seminars | Bendability #13

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 45:06


    In this episode we talk about the return to teaching in seminars, the m3 seminar and seminars and learning in general. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Introduction to Emergence | Bendability #12

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 45:04


    In this episode Emmet starts to talk about the concept of emergence, what it is? Some routes to it happening and how we can "make space" when it happens. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    End Range ?? | Bendability #11

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 49:32


    In this episode we start to have a look at the ideas and thinking around the End Range. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    The Pancake | Bendability #10

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 55:51


    The pancake not just a tasty breakfast also a very useful range of motion position. In this episode Emmet discusses the pancake and its development in depth. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Tools of the Trade | Bendability #9

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 35:43


    In this episode Emmet goes over the various tools and equipment he recommends for effective flexibility training. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    The Splits | Bendability #8

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 41:05


    In this episode we talk about the various types of splits the context that they are used in and some methods of measuring your progress. This episode is also a precursor to the episodes later in the season where we will discuss all the various splits in a lot more intricate detail. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Stretching Scientifically Part 3 | Bendability #7

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2021 59:31


    In this episode we finish our commentary on the practical section of Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz, The Grandfather of Range. We will discuss the final two chapters and how to make a routine using the ideas in the book. You can grab your own copy here and Thomas Kurz other highly recommended works here: www.stadion.com You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Stretching Scientifically Part 2 | Bendability #6

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2021 36:51


    In this episode we cover the practical section of Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz, The Grandfather of Range. Part review and part commentary on the concepts of the text. We will look at this practical section over two episodes. You can grab your own copy here and Thomas Kurz other highly recommended works here: www.stadion.com You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, Learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    The Pike Part 2 | Bendability #5

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 45:29


    Following on from last week we continue our exploration of the pike and all things involved in developing it and more of its features. The pike or forward fold is one of our key flexibility positions and in this episode we look at defining what it is, how it functions in the sea of gravity and various protocols and exercises to try out to help develop it. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    The Pike Part 1 | Bendability #4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 41:47


    In this episode The Wizard entered a trance state and recorded double his intended time speaking about one of the key flexibility positions. So we split it into two parts that will drop over this week and next. The pike or forward fold is one of our key flexibility positions and in this episode we look at defining what it is, how it functions in the sea of gravity and various protocols and exercises to try out to help develop it. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Stretching Scientifically Part 1 | Bendability Podast #3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 61:40


    In this episode we cover the first section of Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz. Part review and part commentary on the concepts of the text. We will revisit the rest of the book in a later part of the season. You can grab your own copy here and Thomas Kurz other highly recommended works here: www.stadion.com You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Mobility | Bendability #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 21:15


    In this episode we look at getting a more comprehensive definition of Mobility. See that it is an compound training quantity involving inputs from other training variables. We look at where the term comes from and a bigger picture way of looking at it. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Introduction | Bendability #1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 39:15


    Welcome to the first episode of the Bendability podcast. This episode begins to introduce a lot of the concepts and ideas that will be discussed in full depth in the coming series of podcasts. In this first episode we discuss the wizards background and the question that lead him on the current path of teaching and disseminating flexibility knowledge. We also discuss the categorisation of flexibility exercises and pain experience in flexibility exercises. You can find Modern Methods of Mobility online coaching and articles at modernmobility.com, learn the art of handbalance with Emmet at handstandfactory.com, and check out Emmet's personal website at emmetlouis.com. This podcast is produced by Motion Impulse. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

    Bendability Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 1:11


    Welcome to the Bendability Podcast with me the splits wizard Emmet Louis. Over the last 15 years I have been on a quest of epic proportions to fully understand flexibility, mobility and range of motion development training and how it fits into the bigger training ecosystem. I invite you to join me as we explore this topic in-depth over the coming podcast. We will be looking at topics ranging from the biomechanics of stretching, the various methodologies for range of motion development, how the environment effects our results and how our mindset and self story effects our development. Emmet Louis is the creator of the Modern Methods of Mobility system - a results focused, practice based, evidence informed comprehensive system of range of motion development. You can find the podcast and transcripts on modernmobility.com or wherever you listen to your other podcasts. Follow Emmet on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modernmethodsofmobility/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheSplitsWizard Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emmetlouis Wishlist for upgrades: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/wishlist/ls/1IZEVNSCSSP5I?ref_=wl_share

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