Movement Made Better Podcast

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about the benefits of training internal/external shoulder rotation and provide tips and tools for training internal and external shoulder rotation, and the importance of breath in mobility work.   In this podcast, we discuss: 00:00 - Horror Movies 04:11 - Sprinting every single day 07:21 - Achieving fitness goals without adherence to fitness dogma 09:36 - Marathon Des Sables 14:34 - How “play” shapes your life 21:22 - Internal / External shoulder rotation - Why is it important? 25:15 - Simple day-to-day shoulder mobility tips 28:10 - Sport specific shoulder mobility 31:18 - Opening shoulder rotational capacity 32:32 - Analyzing shoulder limitations 37:48 - Breathing patterns and Mobility 42:15 - Alligator breathing (corrective exercise) 44:10 - Nasal breathing More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about the benefits of training external hip rotation and provide tips and tools for training internal and external hip rotation outside and inside of the gym.   In this podcast, we discuss: 00:00 - Austin Texas BBQ 07:32 - Benefits good external hip rotation 16:30 - What is more important for golf — Internal or external hip rotation? 19:03 - Training external rotation for tight adductors? 29:14 - Simple tips and tools for training int/ext hip rotation 31:07 - External Rotation - Top 2 Exercises 34:30 - Non-gym training for int/ext hip rotation   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches Help you understand why you want to train in internal hip rotation and why a little valgus knee activation, as long as you're controlling it, is okay.   In this podcast, we discuss: 01:00 - Internal hip rotation 05:50 - Favorite ways to train internal rotation 13:27 - Internal hip mobility regressions 15:36 - Con's of NOT having internal hip rotation 21:08 - Lateral movement & Power generation  32:43 - 90/90 Drill 35:08 - Knee Health  37:24 - Valgus knee activation   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about expectations vs reality within the fitness industry.   In this podcast, we discuss: 01:35 - Cookies | Dough Dealerz 05:23 - Exp. Vs. Reality | Discipline 10:52 - Exp Vs. Reality | Performance 14:16 - Exp Vs. Reality | Patience 17:03 - Exp Vs. Reality | Nutrition 33:44 - Exp Vs. Reality | Mobility 38:35 - What does meeting expectations do for you?   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about their top 5 favorite workouts and drills, which range from the legendary Palloff press to playing tag.    In this podcast, we discuss: 00:00 - Heatwaves & Hockey 07:58 - Ray        | #1 - Palloff Press 11:04 -  Neal      | #1 - Hill Sprints 14:40 - Dennis   | #1 Crawling 18:02 - Ray        | #2 - Carries 27:56 - Neal       | #2 - Weighted Hip Strengthening 29:41 - Dennis   | #2 - Carries (Wall ball crawls) 34:41 - Ray        | #3 - Landmine Drills 39:17 - Neal.      | #3 - The Muscle Snatch 42:22 - Dennis   | #3 - Tag 44:41 - Ray        | #4 - Squats 49:37 - Neal      | #4 - Pull Ups 57:05 - Dennis. | #4 - Walking Backwards 1:07:43 - Super bowl picks   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/  

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about Elite athlete biomechanics, navigating social media as a trainer, trainer/coach misconceptions, and more!   In this podcast, we discuss: 00:00 - Sunday Shenanigans 04:44 - Elite Athlete and biomechanics training 10:13 - Training Type-A personality types 13:57 - Misconceptions about what personal trainers. 21:03 - Sharing knowledge as a trainer (Free vs. Paid) 25:21 - Strength training for beginners 27:40 - Talking about your profession (as a trainer) 33:03 - Nutrition Talk: Corn Syrup   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about essential strength, aging & longevity, yielding vs. reactive strength, and more!   In this podcast, we discuss: 00:00 - Aging & Longevity 03:39 - Essential Strength - Micro Adjustments 08:13 - Neck training 12:14 - Different types of strength: Yielding vs Reactive 16:28 - Are we limited in our perspective of what strength training is? 18:20 - Train every type of strength.    More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about Coach Ray's most recent competitive lifting results, training ceilings, the relationship between performance and mental health, and more!   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - The Big 3 - Squat / Bench / Deads 00:49 - Weight Cutting 02:38 - Time & mindset between lifts 07:43 - After comp body fatigue 08:27 - Competition strategies 11:42 - Do athletes achieve their ceiling? 13:00 - Sumo Vs. Traditional deadlift 17:37 - Modern lifestyles and training 27:22 - Becoming elite (sacrifice) 31:28 - Training ceilings, performance, and mental health   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with Strength & Conditioning Coach and Author Karl Eagleman. Karl is a Movement and S&C Coach - Passionate about helping others improve their quality of life through fitness. He is also the creator and director of @whiteboard_daily; an Instagram health and wellness page that has garnered over 345k followers.  Karl via @Whiteboard_daily and his book provides quality coaching content through whiteboard drawings and movement demonstrations, which include post-movement sequences, coaching cues, techniques, and perspective. Career accolades: MS in Kinesiology / USAW L1 / CF-L2   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 06:39 - Writing a book / becoming an author 09:13 - Training Mindsets 12:52 - Training Cues / Triaging movement patterns 20:59 - Stick Mobility collaboration  22:07 - The importance of “play” in training and life 27:53 - Overassessing  31:09 - Expanding the whiteboard - cues and movement sequences 35:58 - Simplifying movements  41:20 - The Wordle Championships 42:28 - Advanced weight training program  48:23 - 2 key coaching perspectives   More from Karl: https://www.instagram.com/whiteboard_daily/ https://linktr.ee/whiteboard_daily

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about training and preparation for Competitive lifting competitions, the 2022 IDEA world expo, Cirque Du Soleil, and more!    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - 2022 IDEA World Expo 04:52 - The Performers of 'Mad Apple' (Cirque Du Soleil) *Spoiler Alert* 20:19 - Competitive lifting: Intelligent Programming for Performance 25:59 - Competitive lifting: Program training volume 30:40 - PEDs 34:36 - Competitive Lifting: Dieting 39:43 - PR's (Squat / Bench / Deadlift) 43:32 - Power lifting suits 46:42 - 1,000lb Deadlifts & Bars   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about Dennis Vs. the Altitude, training and psychological aspects of the hike, summiting Kilimanjaro, and more!    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Mount Kilimanjaro 02:24 - Dennis vs The altitude 09:11 - Summiting Kilimanjaro 11:24 - The “Rest Step” 17:33 - Training for the climb 20:50 - Gear 22:09 - Appetite at 15k ft. 23:57 - Supplements for elevation 25:05 - Psychological state during the hike 30:20 - Movement perspectives in the fitness industry 48:10 - Travel and the shifting of perspectives 50:44 - The next adventure    More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about the disconnect within the fitness industry, Training goals: Perception vs. reality, relating to the general public as trainers, and more!    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Is the fitness industry out of touch? 04:48 - Training goals: Perception Vs. Reality 12:44 - As Trainers: Relating to the general public Pt. 1 21:12 - Ramifications of the extraction of PE from schools 24:38 -  Environments: How they dictate who you become 30:06 - As Trainers: Relating to the general public Pt. 2   More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about Overtraining sports-specific movements, trainer communication, Adaptive client programming, and more!    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Overtraining sport specific movements? 01:36 - Diversity of training 05:39 - Communication between athletes and trainers/coaches 10:48 - Communicating with parents and training young athletes 16:46 -  Training immediately after a game 25:08 - Adaptive client programming 29:16 - Pushing back against clients / encouraging recovery 33:54 - Top Gun G-Force (No Spoilers) 37:03 - Are race car drivers athletes? 41:11 - Training athletes for basic human function 52:08 - Competitive motivation 57:28 - Heavy bench spotting More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with strength trainer DJ Murakami. DJ brings over a decade of experience training athletes, teams, and fitness enthusiasts. He has built a massive following on Instagram (@strongcamps) with his incredible feats of strength, Chi Torque, and his innovative movement and strength programs. His most recent program being "Predator Protocols," Dj's online masseter training course. His mission is to help people move and feel better while simultaneously rekindling their ability to play and explore their untapped human potential.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 Training neck and jaw tissues 06:46  Vertical vs Horizontal force bite training 07:45 - Bite force training misconceptions 17:03 - Specialized mouth guards  20:59 - Neck training for clients & athletes 24:24 - Jaw Clenching vs Maximal Opening 32:55 - The tongue as a training tool 37:47 - Oral Facial Myofunction    41:06 - The Haka  47:32 - “Predator Protocols” Dj's online masseter training course   More from DJ: https://www.instagram.com/strongcamps/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about old-time strong athletes, acrobats, strength specificity, and more!    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Then & Now 07:34 - Social media and its perceptual effects 11:13 - Strength is a skill 14:28 - Avoiding Injuries 17:05 - Baseline training 18:01 - Acrobats (Strength Artists) 23:37 - Bite force/strength 29:46 - Strength specificity 38:45 - Training & mental health 48:00 - Coming back from injuries More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/

This week's podcast episode features Dr. Ali Mattu. Dr. Mattu spent a decade treating panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), skin-picking disorder (excoriation), tic disorder, and Tourette syndrome using cognitive behavioral therapy. He's created over 150 videos for his YouTube channel, The Psych Show, which have been seen over 3.5 million times. Dr. Mattu is the co-host of PBS's Self-Evident, an expert on Netflix + Vox's The Mind Explained: Anxiety, HBO's Doctor Commentaries, and A&E's The Employables.  He received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles where he majored in psychology and minored in Asian American studies. Dr. Mattu received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Dr. Mattu has been called a “forward thinker” in psychology, and was named one of The Mighty's mental health heroes of 2015. His work has been described as “simple, thoughtful, and actionable.” Dr. Mattu lives in the San Francisco Bay Area   In this podcast we discuss: 04:04 - The challenges of mindsets 06:55 - Working with beginner client mindsets 15:04 - Unlocking a clients mindset and identity 18:56 - Grit, Peak performance, and bringing your best 26:39 - Overthinking  30:46 - Finding calm 34:53 - Pain and healing 46:57 - Deliberate practice - Getting good quickly More from Dr. Mattu: https://alimattu.com/ https://www.instagram.com/alimattu/ The Psych Show | YouTube

Check out this week's episode with Dr. Christopher Deprato. Dr. DaPrato currently treats professional and NCAA athletes at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley, while teaching in the Orthopedic Residency for their School of Medicine. He is a strong proponent and educator for manual therapy in sports and has presented evidence-informed practices at conferences both nationally and internationally.  After receiving his BS in Human Physiology, his Masters in Physical Therapy from Long Beach, and his Doctorate from Temple University, he went on to become Board Certified in Sports through the APTA. His approach to patient care has become a blend of advanced level strength and conditioning with manual techniques, and received his CSCS through the NSCA, and was certified as a Performance Enhancement Specialist from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - What is MyoFascial Decompression? 03:45 - Major misconceptions with regards to Fascia and biomechanics  08:56 - Combining cupping with movement? YES! 13:07 - Cupping techniques — Iso vs Dynamic 14:15 - Cup muscular  placement points 19:27 - Choosing cups 21:33 - BFR (Blood flow restriction) 25:45 - Occlusion points 30:26 - BFR for rock climbing 34:25 - BFR training frequencies 38:26 - BFR in relation to blood pressure 41:50 - Increasing rates of recovery 44:39 - Courses   More from Dr. Daprato   www.cuptherapy.com   https://www.instagram.com/cuptherapy/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk contours, angles, velocities, and limb length in regards to squats and squat positioning.   In this podcast we discuss: 1:01 - Elevation 1:45 - Offset position / shifting weight 2:53 - Squat Volume vs. Squat Range of motion (opinion) 6:01 - Mobility for stronger squats? 7:50 - Squat velocity 10:15 - Limb length More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/raybaileycoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy, Neal Valera, and special guest host Ray Bailey. In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about everything row and pull-ups related, and finally, put the age-old question to rest and declare a winner -- ROWS VS PULL UPS!   In this podcast we discuss: Rows Vs Pullups 00:00 - Intro 04:06 - Hang to Pull 06:24 - Rope pull variations 08:09 - Op-ed: Choose 1 - Pull or Row Variation (for oneself and clients) 12:47 - Do heavy rows translate to pull up training? 17:25 - Pull-ups in a spontaneous play situation 19:33 - The power of Isometrics in a variety of positions 21:38 - Final Thoughts More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera! In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about building rapport with clients, referrals, and other interesting topics in the health and wellness space and beyond.   In this podcast we discuss: 01:58 - Giving a s@*t (developing trust) 07:22 - Moderation. 08:45 - Building rapport with clients 11:06 - Cutting ties with clients 15:59 - When clients confide in you 20:32 - Referrals  24:16 - Closing Thoughts for new trainers More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera! In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about setting realistic expectations, survival tips for new trainers, training like an athlete, and other interesting topics in the health and wellness space and beyond.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:34 - The disconnect between fitness industry and general population 06:00 - Setting realistic expectations 11:02 - Overcoming struggles with typical gym workouts  14:58 - Survival tips for new trainers 23:07 - Perceptions about health and fitness 26:51 - Playing with your kids 30:11 - Training like an athlete (general population) 37:06 - Trainer tips: finding time to train on your own 41:46 - Training methodology evolutions (from 25 to 45) 49:17 - The pursuit of your ceiling More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's episode with Monica Boldt! As a fitness and health professional that has been in the industry for over a decade, Monica is always aiming for progress by constantly learning and educating to provide clients the best for their individual needs. Sustainable fitness throughout the decades is her goal, personally, and with those, she train.  Her background includes being a certified personal trainer, kettlebell specialist (Strong First Elite), Indian clubs coach, as well as a certified Stick Mobility coach.   Prevention is Monica's modus operandi.  Therefore, helping others to become more in-tune to their bodies and discovering their own protocols that serve their health is highly encouraged.  Through no-nonsense nutritional tools, she provides support and resources to bring awareness to eating patterns and food choices.  Lastly, building resilient bodies through movement patterns that incorporate mobility, dynamic flexibility, coordination and strength is her passionate approach to a holistic fitness lifestyle.    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:30 - 'Strong First Elite'  achievement 03:57 - Bent press — common mistakes and fixes using Stick Mobility 06:38 - Indian clubs 13:41 - Clubs for shoulder issues and wrist mobility 20:13 - Mace work and functional training 25:00 - The importance of play for a training mindset 29:02 - Training frequency and Stick Mobility work 30:59 - Hypermobility and static stretching 32:10 - Strengthening end ranges 36:33 - Upcoming Indian club workshop More from Monica: https://www.boldfittechnique.com/ https://www.somble.com/boldfittechnique https://www.instagram.com/boldfittechnique/  

Check out this week's episode with Kaleen Canevari! Kaleen Canevari is the Founder and CEO of Flexiapilates. She is a Pilates teacher and engineer who solves equipment headaches. Before she was a Pilates instructor, she was a mechanical engineer. After completing her teacher training, she merged her two passions. Initially, she helped design equipment for Balanced Body where she bridged the gap between the technical manufacturing-speak and the equally-complicated Pilates world language and ideals. Then she noticed a bigger problem. While Pilates teachers had access to beautiful equipment, most of them were lost on how to take care of it and it wasn't their fault! After all, this wasn't something that was taught in the teacher training. Fast forward to today where she helps Pilates teachers find the right equipment for their needs and keep their equipment safe, smooth, and quiet, so their teaching (and not that squeaky spring) can be the star of the show. So, Kaleen founded 'The Fit Reformer' to support Pilates studio owners and instructors like you when the inevitable time comes that you have a question about your Pilates equipment.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro / What is Pilates? 02:32 - The intimidation factor of the reformer 06:04 - Combining Stick Mobility & Pilates 07:19 - Integrating technology and metrics into Pilates 13:27 - The conscious competent cycle (self-regulation) 14:53 - Pilates training frequency 16:30 - Training using empirical data 20:34 - Pilates to address hypermobility 21:44 - The broad beneficial scope of Pilates  24:40 - The nuances of movement and strength More from Kaleen: https://fitreformer.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kaleencanevari/  

Check out this week's episode with Catherine Cowey! Catherine brings a wealth of education and years of athletic experience to her role as a personal trainer.  As an athlete, she sustained several injuries, which led her to study the body and the mechanisms of injury and healing. Catherine pulls from this past working experience but has a thirst for knowledge that is never quenched. She has continued to evolve her practice and use the most up-to-date research and methods to better help her clients with injuries, pain, and increasing general fitness. Catherine also has an avid interest in working with hypermobile individuals. Her consummate research has given her insight into the best ways to deal with many of the multi-faceted symptoms that come with having joint hypermobility syndrome. EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: USF B.A. Sports Med/Exercise Physiology SFSU M.A. Kinesiology LMT ACE FMS I & II FR and FRC mobility specialist PRI (Respiration, Myokinematics, Instability and Impingement) Ki-Hara DCT Resistance stretching   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - How common is hypermobility 02:52 - Long term effects of hypermobility 06:39 - Strength training with hypermobility 10:48 - Long duration isometrics  14:53 - Addressing mental barriers with hypermobile clients 19:20 - Are you hypermobile? 21:38 - Basic principles to remember with hypermobile clients 25:23 - Joint centration 29:21 - Hypermobility with relation to the cardiovascular system 35:40 - Back-loaded squats for hypermobile people? 39:37 - Nutrition and Sleep   More from Catherine at: https://www.fitwizesf.com/

Check out this week's episode with Trina Altman! Trina is an interdisciplinary movement educator (SCOTT pilates / E-RYT 500). She is also the creator of Yoga Deconstructed and Pilates Deconstructed, which shows teachers how to take an interdisciplinary approach to foster an embodied understanding of yoga and Pilates in relation to modern movement science. Trina has presented at Momentum Fest, the International Association of Yoga Therapy Conference, and Kripalu. She also created and taught a Pilates continuing-education course for physical therapists and was part of the faculty for the Brain Longevity conference at UCLA. Trina was the co-creator of Equinox's signature program Best Stretch Ever, utilizing the mobility stick to improve functional range of motion, body awareness, and total body strength. Trina was a finalist in the Next Pilates Anytime Instructor Competition in 2017. Her work has been published in Yoga Journal, Yoga International, and Pilates Style magazine. My classes have been featured on Yoga International and Yoga Anytime. She is also the author of Yoga Deconstructed®: Movement science principles for teaching, which shows yoga teachers how to integrate modern movement science into their classes and is published by Handspring Publishing. In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro  09:41 - Didactics in yoga and pilates 10:44 - Pain / Hypermobility 16:25 - Yoga Deconstructed (Book) 19:58 - Common yoga (asana)  injuries  22:37 - The evolution of yoga 25:05 - Yoga hands-on adjustments 32:37 - Lever and limb lengths 39:49 - Is yoga all the training you need? 45:12 - A typical training week for Trina 47:33 - Trampoline training  More from Trina: https://trinaaltman.com/ https://www.instagram.com/trinaaltman/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Gary Gall! Scranton Raised. South Dakota perspective. Regular hustler. In August of 2011, Gary packed his bags and moved to Aberdeen South Dakota. his dream was to become a college strength and conditioning coach. Gary worked with over 400 college athletes from September 2011 to July 2013 at Northern State University. There he helped establish a philosophy of being built from the ground up, movement over muscles, and pushing the body beyond what was thought to be possible. In August of 2013, Gary brought the philosophy mentioned above to SUNY New Paltz. SUNY New Paltz is a Division III University in upstate New York. Through focus, hard work, and total commitment, Gary developed the first strength and conditioning program in University history. Over time this vision becаme more about the culture. In February 2018 Gary brought his passion to California. His overarching vision is to continue the journey and to become an added hustler to the Heart and Hustle team.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:31 - Training athletes for performance and injury prevention 08:22 - Contact athletes and injury prevention. Chasing the unicorn? 09:55 - Maximizing  movement efficiency 11:58 - The current state of P.E. and recess in grade school 16:05 - Chasing statistics. The reason for increased injuries in athletics? 19:44 - Back to the Basics | Maximizing foundational movements 24:21 - Segmenting your training programming 27:53 - Characteristics of a good coach/trainer 32:49 - One-on-one programming versus team programming 35:03 - Mental mobility More from Gary Gall: www.instagram.com/heartandhustlegym www.instagram.com/trainerrepublic www.instagram.com/garycgall https://www.heartandhustle.com/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Robert Crawley, BSc (Ex Physiology) DC (Doctor of Chiropractic). Robert has 18 years of experience as a chiropractor. He is originally from the USA where he obtained a BSc in Exercise Physiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago in 1998. In 2002 he qualified as a Chiropractor at the National University of Health Sciences. Robert practiced in the USA from 2003-2008 working in an interdisciplinary setting, along with Medical Doctors, Physical Therapists, and Chiropractors. In 2008 he moved to the United Kingdom and registered with the General Chiropractic Council. He is currently in private practice at Gain Recovery Chiropractic & Sports Rehab in Norwich. He is a CrossFit Level 1 Coach and served as Clinical Lead of Athlete Services from 2014-2017 at CrossFit Games European/Meridian Regionals in Copenhagen and Madrid, leading an interdisciplinary team of Chiropractors, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, and Sports Therapists. Robert is also a RockTape Instructor, delivering kinesiology taping, IASTM, myofascial cupping, and movement specialist courses to manual therapists. He also is a Stick Mobility Instructor certifying manual therapists and personal trainers in the use of the mobility stick. Robert is a member of the British Chiropractic Association and European Chiropractic Union.   In this podcast we discuss:   00:00 - Intro 05:40 - Stickmobility as a primary rehab tool 07:55 - Stickmobility as a cross-training tool 12:13 - Adaptability & improvisational skills in training and recovery 18:30 - Strength training & chiropractics 24:35 - Fascial competence within the wellness industry 30:46 - Lockdown training 38:36 - What should you look for in a chiropractor? 45:05 - Book recommendations More from Dr. Robert Crawley https://www.gainrecovery.co.uk/about-us.php  

Check out this week's podcast episode with "The Stretch Boss," Tina Rivera! Tina Rivera known as the Stretch Boss has been highly regarded by her celebrity clients for her recovery bodywork and tissue manipulation. She began her journey of healing when she discovered powerlifting and personal training over 18 years ago. When Tina received her license for physical therapy, she knew she found her purpose in life. Over the years Tina received recognition for her distinctive techniques by her staff and personal clients as well, earning her the name the StretchBoss by her colleagues. Her transition from working for a company to entrepreneurship has been liberating. She has worked with the likes of Hip Hop artists, Pro-bodybuilders, fitness influencers, and UFC Fighters. A few of Tina's Certifications Include: Body Tempering (BT-C), FRC Mobility Specialist (FRCms), Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist (L.M.T), Fascial Stretch Therapist (FST), FMT Bladed Advanced (FMT), and Mobility/WOD Movement & Mobility Specialist (m/wods).   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 00:47 - Benefits of stretching 02:19 - Active & Passive stretching 03:33 - The Stretch Boss origins story 08:53 - Stretching - not a stand-alone fix all 10:44 - Cupping Techniques 14:10 - The emotional component of stretching 21:59 - Knowing who's on your table (Physical therapy) 24:16 - Exploring deficiencies in mobility  28:52 - How often should you work on mobilizing? 31:03 - Partner assisted stretching vs. solo stretching 34:45 - Hydration with regards to tissue quality and movement 43:46 - Patience - A modern-day superpower 48:33 - Adding Stick Mobility to your mobility toolbox 51:26 - Becoming an advocate for your health 52:13 - Branding and Entrepreneurship 58:42 - Recovery methods More from Tina: https://thestretchboss.com/ https://www.instagram.com/thestretchboss/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera! In this week's podcast, the coaches talk about working with clients with previous injuries, accounting for limb length when considering ranges of motion, social media influencers, and other interesting topics in the health and wellness space and beyond.   In this podcast we discuss: 01:51 - Limb lengths and appendages regarding proper form 04:47 - Working with clients with previous injuries 09:22 - Strength and Mobility “influencers” 11:08 - Ranges of motion | Contortion, mobility, and body types 19:09 - Closing thoughts More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Stick Mobility Founders Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera! In this week's podcast, the coaches re-cap on previous guests, touch upon the prevalence of injuries seen in professional sports, training mindsets, and many other interesting topics in the health and wellness space and beyond.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:12 - The prevalence of Injuries in professional sports 10:00 - Re-cap of previous guests 11:00 - Body mass and its effect on mobility 16:08 - Sports and young children 19:17 - NFL tackles 21:35 - Mind-games in the sports arena 25:10 - Athletic recovery 30:12 - Training with chronic injuries 38:00 - Long term mindsets 43:39 - Focusing on the breath / Nasal Breathing 47:36 - Rock Climbing & Mobility 57:56 - Non-exercise forms of training (dancing) More from Stick Mobility: https://stickmobility.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/ https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Michael Ryan! Michaels background is in Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition Coaching, Motivation, and Performance Psychology. Michael is currently the Director of Curriculum Development at Forme. He has been a Certified Health and Wellness Coach (CHWC) thru Wellcoaches since 2008 and Precision Nutrition L2 since 2016 and is currently a doctoral learner studying Performance Psychology at Grand Canyon University. Micheal prides himself on coaching various populations with empathy and compassion, through the pillars of movement, nutrition, and regeneration, with a goal to stratify risk, reduce the onset and prevalence of chronic disease, and mindfully uphold the standards and principles identified by the governing bodies in the field of kinesiology, motivation and performance psychology with integrity and care.  Forever a student and coach, he is committed to the lifelong process of continuing education, practical experience, and self-reflection.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 02:37 - Performance Psychology 08:59 - The psychological well-being scale 09:45 - The psychological component of Coaching 12:53 - Move well, move often 14:17 - Mobility vs. Stability 15:59 - Training & Nutrition - post hip replacement 23:13 - Performance Psychology - Thinking fast, Thinking slow 28:42 - What does performance psychology encompass? 31:11 - The Eudaimonic well-being model 34:22 - Emotional Intelligence and active listening 38:08 -  Client friendships - Finding the appropriate balance 44:51 - Forme Life More from Mike: https://www.instagram.com/mryanwellcoach/ https://coach.wellcoach.com/michael-ryan/ https://formelife.com/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Jesse Grund! Jesse A Grund is the owner of Unconventional Strength in Orlando, FL. He has over 10 years of experience in the industry. He is also the Performance Director of Orlando Body Therapy, as well as an educator for TRX Training. Jesse's passion is simple: coach men and women to their optimum potential and to places they never expected they could take their body. He proudly coaches everyone from stay at home Moms to World Champion Athletes with the same mantra of “Move well. Move strong. Move often. Thrive!” Jesses professional accolades include: Certified Strength Coach (NCSF CSC) NCSF CPT,NASM PES, NASM CES, NASM FNS Gray Institute Functional Movement Scientist, TRX Instructor Candidate Onnit Academy Battle Rope Conditioning Specialist, Stick Mobility Coach FRCms, Kinstretch Certified Instructor, FMS, FCS, Fascial Stretch Practitioner.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:22 - What is mobility? 01:54 - How does mobility differ from stability? 03:58 - Integrating mobility and S&C for high school athletics 08:39 - Traditional S&C for sports performance 11:15 - Velocity based training 13:13 - Training with footwear vs. barefoot 22:11 - Injury mitigation for athletes 29:33 - Become a functional mover 32:15 - Expanding your movement acumen 38:04 - Adding mobility/stability work to your programming 42:52 - Strength, mobility, and movement without limits 45:03 - A-ha moments with the Stick Mobility System 51:29 - The 3 priorities 55:03 - Dogma within the coaching sphere More from Jesse: www.instagram.com/unconventional_strength https://www.unconstrength.com/  

Check out this week's podcast episode with Chris DiVecchio! Chris brings an innovative approach to health and fitness with a unique blend of self-development transformation training. With over 20 years of experience, DiVecchio has trained everyone from athletes to models to people just trying to find time to fit in a workout. The majority of his clientele consists of high-level executives who have spent their lives building their wealth and success at the expense of their health and wellness and are now truly dedicated to balancing both. DiVecchio has made media headlines such as Good Morning America, The New York Post, Men's Health, and Men's Fitness for helping his client win the largest weight loss prop bet to date of $1.2 million dollars. He has also been featured on KTLA Morning News to talk about his book The 5x2 Method Revealing the Power of Your Senses.  Chris is also the creator of the "Mobility Wall" which has been heralded as "the future of foam rolling," due to its upright position making it easy for you to target the most effective areas of your body without the hassle of getting on the ground.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - The Mobility Wall 08:21 - Versions of Mobility Wall 09:21 - Mobility Wall in professional athletics 11:23 - Soft tissue release / foam rolling 16:49 - Movement prep for better performance 21:32 - Post-chore active stretching 27:45 - Bodybuilding and mobility 35:11 - Ice hockey and mobility 38:51 - Asymmetry in sports 42:43 - Stick Mobility sport applications 44:39 - NCAA Hockey 47:13 - Upcoming projects More from Chris: https://www.instagram.com/mobility_wall/ https://www.chrisdivecchio.com/ https://mobilitywall.com/ 

Check out this week's podcast episode with Eitan Gelber - MA, ATC, CSCS, CMT, DNSP Eitan is an Israeli native, who has spent 15 years at Stanford University where he became the director of the Athletic Training Department.  He has spoken nationally and internationally on a variety of sports medicine topics.  Eitan is currently the Director of Assessment at a start-up in Menlo Park called Aperion Life.   They offer concierge health services where they assess, educate and plan for long-term healthy living for a variety of executive clientele.   Eitan has spent the last 20 years working with high-level athletes of all kinds ranging from USA Judo, USA Wrestling to the Israeli National Judo Team.  In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 04:11 - SJSU Judo 07:53 - Stanford Athletic Training 15:20 -  US Olympic Medical Team 23:54 - USA Olympic Wrestling 29:41 - Dagestaneian training and development 43:31 - Flow Training 45:20 - Wellness and Longevity 49:02 - Sleep science 50:48 - An outsiders perspective from the inside More from Eitan: https://www.apeiron.life/ https://www.instagram.com/eitans.g/

This week's podcast episode features John Sinclair! John has 20+ years of coaching all levels of sport and holds comprehensive knowledge and experience in the aspects and management of all training dynamics (technical-tactical, physical, mental, recovery/regeneration). He has developed a very specific programming algorithm to organize and enhance biological systems for the purpose of creating resiliency. He believes that variability is the key to health and with careful and specific individualized programming we can significantly increase performance and drastically decrease the potential for overuse and injury. A few of John's accolades include 15 certificates in coaching, science, nutrition, post-rehabilitation therapy, and sports performance, he is a master coach and educator for 7 different companies in the fitness industry, and he coaches athletes in professional, semi-professional and Olympic and Paralympic games including, NBA, NHL, MLB, NFL, NLL, MLS, WTA, AHL, WHL.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Attacking vs. absorbing ground force 06:14 - Advancing motor programming with environmental variance 09:10 - Genetics in relation to the quality of connective tissues and subsequent training 11:12 - A trainer's approach to athlete variance: Stiff vs subluxed 14:48 - Looking for answers in a silo 17:23 - The art of coaching: Creating on demand 18:49 - Brain-based movement prescriptions 24:40 - Modern vs classic hockey goalies 28:43 - Enhancing athletic styles 33:49 - Assisting motor patterns in youth athletes 38:04 - Training high school athletics and professionals 40:39 - Training with too much specificity at a younger age 44:13 - Programming for the single-sport athlete 44:38 - Paralympics: Goalball More from John: https://www.instagram.com/authentichealthcoach/ https://www.authentichealthcoaching.com 

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with Maz! Maz is a fitness specialist utilizing a specialized hybrid approach to physiotherapy and personal training. Maz takes a holistic & individualized approach to strength and movement, through his experience and understanding of the human structure and form. He is the proud owner of the Step Up Physiotherapy Gym which is currently comprised of two divisions, physiotherapy, and strength.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - NHS care vs Private practice treatment 03:07 - Not your average Physio 06:36 - Focusing on foundational mobility 08:03 - Safety culture in the mobility space? 13:37 - Pain: Always a bad thing? 15:06 - Spontaneity in training 19:31 - Choosing a physical therapist 27:44 - Educating the patient 33:31 - Merging Physio Therapy and Personal Training   More from Maz: https://www.instagram.com/stepupphysiotherapy/

Check out this week's podcast episode with Paul Edmondson! Paul is a Fellow of Applied Functional Science having completed the GIFT program in 2012 and its 40-week journey, is CAFS, NG360 GPS, and 3DMAPS certified. Having studied under the brilliant guidance of Dr. Gary Gray and Dr. David Tibierio, also the likes of Robert Schleip, Thomas Myers, Michol Dalcourt, and Anthony Carey along his journey in movement education and research. He is a former speaker for Anatomy Trains, a current Core-Tex and Power Plate Master Trainer internationally, and most recently certified as a Gray Institute Speaker/Educator and Presenter. He has been involved mostly in PT education in the UK for the past 7 years, but now relishes his new role at the Gray Institute teaching the Principles and Applications of Applied Functional Science for Movement Professionals to further enhance their career.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - New hypertrophy training course 05:12 - Benefits of muscular hypertrophy 07:49 - Hypertrophy in relation to body type 12:27 - Training course programming 16:08 - Hypertrophy training's effects on the cardiovascular system 18:12 -  Addressing the “More is Better” mentality 21:15 - Nutrition 27:30 - Best times to train for muscle building? 29:55 - A strength & functionality course for all demographics 30:56 - Rep ranges, timed training, and volume   More from Paul: https://www.instagram.com/paul_edmondson_mta_gi/

This week's podcast episode features "Kettlebell OG" Steve Cotter! For more than 30 years, Steve has promoted body-mind fitness around the world through martial arts, qigong, mobility, flexibility, kettlebell training, and via IKFF educational courses. He has worked tirelessly to share the power of kettlebells. His efforts to teach his art form have globally impacted the growth and popularity of kettlebell training. His physical features of power led him to be named by Men's Health magazine as one of the Top 100 Fittest Men of All-Time, yet it is his clear communication and ability to break down the complex that has brought him global recognition as a fitness educator who leads hands-on training to thousands of fitness professionals in over 60 nations. Steve also wrote the book on Kettlebell Training and created the Encyclopedia of Kettlebell Training DVD series which provided the foundational instruction for countless trainers who learned how to use kettlebells through his teachings. More than anything, Steve loves to teach and share his unique experience to promote health, happiness, and longevity through fitness.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 04:14 - The evolution of unconventional fitness    12:03 - Jiu Jitsu 13:08 - Creating a training balance as we age 16:40 - Training principles for the younger generation 19:40 - Being fit yet unhealthy 22:50 - Self-discipline: the father of all mental faculties 23:56 - The importance of the breath 23:53 - The greatest attribute of Kettlebell training 29:12 - Training philosophies: martial arts vs westernized sports programs 34:37 - Spinal engine drive and the skeletal core 39:09 - The future of exercise science 45:54 - Stick Mobility: “an innovation to study” 48:12 - What does flexibility really mean? 52:10 - Our body the supercomputer 58:38 - Upcoming projects   More from Steve: https://www.instagram.com/stevecotter_ikff/ https://www.facebook.com/ikffofficial/ http://ikff.net/steve-cotter/  

This week's podcast episode features wellness entrepreneur Mike Lyon! Mike is a Co-Founder of Pedestal Footwear. He believes in old-school training methods that focus on performance and functionality. His vision was to form a company that provided something excellent, benefited the end-user, and didn't sell something just for the sake of selling. Pedestal Footwear is a company focused on the feet and their relation to the rest of the body. Their mission is to awaken athletes to their feet. They believe that feet are extremely important for optimal performance yet are the most neglected part of the training regiment.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 06:38 - Pedestal Footwear Origins 08:18 - What is Pedestal Footwear 16:02 - Durability 19:48 - Marketing successes and missteps 24:39 - Training feet 26:26 - Pedestal Demographics 30:54 - Mobility from a demographics perspective 36:59 - Virtual training Vs Facility training 39:53 - New Projects & Products 42:10 - Made in America 45:22 - Social Media Branding More from Mike: https://pedestalfootwear.com/ https://www.instagram.com/pedestalfootwear/

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with strength coach Alex Kanellis. Alex brings with him many years of experience on and off the field as a D1 collegiate athlete and trainer. He has positioned himself among the elites as the head strength coach with the Iowa State Wrestling Team and Strength and Conditioning coach at Weck Method. Alex is an MS, CSCS, and has pioneered and developed the innovative Landmine University.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 03:34 - The Landmine - A tool of function and strength 05:29 - Landmine University - System Principles 09:05 - Spinal Engine Theory 12:53 - Making the spine more mobile - Pushback on that concept? 15:19 - Generating explosiveness with the landmine 18:43 - Measuring bar speed 21:54 - Landmine training - more accessible than olympic lifting 28:55 - Landmine programming for new users 32:38 - Stick Mobility & Landmine University 36:18 - Landmine University Certification   More from Alex: https://www.landmineuniversity.com/ https://www.instagram.com/landmineuniversity/

Check out this week's podcast episode with elite trainer Pat McCloskey. With over 34 years of training experience Pat Serves as 1TO1's Director of Training and Education, Pat is tasked with pursuing the most effective training and reconditioning techniques nationwide and disseminating them to 1TO1's Training Team. He has served as a consultant to USWNT under 20 programs, Washington Wizards, Washington Redskins, and is a teaching faculty member for the Gray Institute. At the Gray institute, Pat Presents Movement Analysis and Performance education to Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, and Trainers from all over the world and served on the design team for their industry-acclaimed courses CAFS (Certification of Applied Functional Science) and 3DMAPS (3D Movement Analysis and Performance).   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 06:17 - The lost art of Isometrics 09:09 - Principles for creating workout drills 16:16 - Incline training - A missing element in many training programs 19:02 - Neck Training 22:18 - Stimulate and not annihilate 28:32 - Methods of teaching and instruction 39:48 - New projects and expansions 42:19 - Periodization 51:04 - Industry turnover 54:41 - Personal Training as a career 55:21 - “Genetic Freaks” 58:16 - Pro tennis players | Underrated athletes 1:03:24 - Neal's athletic background 1:06:02 - Too tight vs. Too loose   More from Pat: https://1to1fitness.com/  

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with running coach Sarah Scozzaro. Sarah is a CTS expert coach who specializes in Ultrarunning. Originally from Northern California, she started running at a very young age, falling in love with the competitive aspect. After a major injury in 2002 that had sidelined her for eight years, Sarah returned to running in 2010 more determined than ever. In 2012 she completed her first ultra and has since completed several 100 miles, 100k, and 50-mile events. Sarah has an M.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention as well as certifications in personal training and restorative exercise to better serve her athletes and keep their needs, keeping them running strong and healthy. As a military spouse, she continues living and running all over the world with athletes of all levels and experience, including an opportunity to serve as a consultant with an NFL team for four seasons on restorative work, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro / How many miles do you run!? 02:48 - 240-mile ultra marathons 04:30 - Optimal carry weight (gear) for ultras 05:15 - Strength training to retain muscle and stay strong 08:35 - Planning training cycles 12:07 - Single leg training or Bilateral 13:15 - Injuries 15:26 - Running form: Heel vs. Midfoot and Overstriding 18:06 - Road vs Trail Running: Which is safer? Which for beginners? 21:26 - Treadmill running 26:37 - How to choose footwear 28:01 - Barefoot running / Minimalist shoes 33:03 - The importance of patience 34:42 - Ultra Gear 36:41 - Training your gut: Nutrition / Fueling / Hydration 42:24 - Training logs 44:07 - Power hiking 46:59 - Recovery / Overtraining   More from Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/drtyrunner/

This week's podcast episode features strength trainer DJ Murakami. DJ brings over a decade of experience training athletes, teams, and fitness enthusiasts. He has built a massive following on Instagram (@strongcamps) with his incredible feats of strength, Chi Torque, and his innovative movement and strength programs.  His mission is to help people move and feel better while simultaneously rekindling their ability to play and explore their untapped human potential.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - What is a Torque Stick? 07:00 - Torque, tension, and range of motion 10:41 - Adding new intentions and dimensions to training 11:49 - Priming movement patterns with the Torque Stick 14:13 - Dj's Torque Stick Manual 18:34 - Missing aspects of general fitness training 20:32 - Landmine University 26:23 - Movement Quest 27:26 - Taking movement systems and ideologies too seriously 29:44 - Upcoming Projects 31:38 - Scarcity mindset 40:15 - Fitness tools More from DJ: https://www.instagram.com/strongcamps/

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Al Painter! With over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry, Al is very well versed in how to train people to move with more strength, control, and power.  Al specializes in training​ super busy parents, cyclists, runners, swimmers, and the culmination of the three, triathletes. He also raced mountain bikes from 2006-2012 so he is intimately familiar with how endurance athletes break and more importantly, how to build the strength to keep that from happening so they can set more PRs training rather than more PT appointments from getting hurt.  Some of Al's accolades include the NASM (CPT, PES, CES), AFPA Triathlete injury prevention, Stick Mobility certified coach, and he also authored the strength training chapter for the first version of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Coach's Training Manual.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:56 - Common issues for new cyclists 05:40 - Trainer tips for unlocking hips and firing the glutes 10:01 - Single leg deadlifts for cyclists 10:44 - Cycling shoes and toe articulation 14:03 - Injuries: Difference between road and mountain bikers? 15:33 - Recreational road cyclists - Clips or no clips? 19:50 - Exercises for cyclists to avoid 26:56 -The Janda sit-up - One of the best core exercises for cyclist 29:23 - Strength training: Pre or post cycling? 34:32 - Power to weight ratio 35:38 - Breathing 39:49 - Heart rate monitors for recreational cyclists? 41:43 - Indoor cycling and its effects on outdoor rider growth 45:44 - Numbness in hands while biking 47:18 - Cycling benefits from grip training? 50:02 - Downhill mountain bike racing 54:06 - Current projects 56:43 - #Leastmode - The minimum effective dose More from Al: https://www.integratefitness.com/ www.instagram.com/doyouintegrate/  

This week's podcast episode features Morgan Anderson Raynor. Morgan has positioned herself as an elite coach working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in strength and movement. She is a CPT, Animal flow regional leader, Stick Mobility instructor, StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Instructor, and professional dancer/performative artist. Morgan is a freelance performer with a passion for multidisciplinary collaboration, choreography, and teaching. Her approach for both performance and training is based on initiation of and reaction to movement and surroundings. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in Dance Performance form Purchase College, SUNY.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 05:38 - Dancing at the age of 4 08:12 - Differences between tap, ballet, and modern dance 10:16 - Where should children begin their dance journey? 12:22 - Strength training for dance 19:06 - Yoga  21:03 - The challenges of dancing professionally 27:09 - Personal training education from a dancer's perspective 31:02 - Training philosophy 38:19 - StrongFirst Iron Maiden Challenge 40:57 - Breathwork in dance 45:10 - Current projects   More from Morgan: https://www.instagram.com/bodyarticulate/ 

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Ian Markow. Ian Markow started his fitness career at Crunch Gyms in NYC. He then began working at the fitness center of Goldman Sachs where he learned how to manage his credit score as well as progressing his craft. The next step was with DPT Fabian Garcia where Ian began assisting at his clinic and doubling as a human sponge for knowledge. Ian then teamed up with his brother Alex to create Markow Training Systems (MTS) and developed their educational courses. He is now based out of Miami, FL and continues to train clients and teach Kinstretch classes. Markow Training Systems integrates mobility principles with strength training. Their number one priority is to educate people all over the world and give them independence through teaching that one can do anything with proper progressions.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - What is Kinstretch? 04:34 - Skeletal alignment to open mobility at the joints 06:32 - The kinetic chain: Open & closed 08:12 - Ground force reaction 10:17 - Client communication: Cueing 12:26 - General reception to spinal mobilization 13:11 - Client communication: Assessments 15:54 - Ian’s personal mobility routine 19:15 - Injuries 20:45 - Transference of mobility into real life application 25:02 - Developing your own training protocols 28:08 - Unexpected obstacles of business ownership 30:59 - Courses and certifications 35:30 - Back squats and dead lifts 39:22 - Open mindedness and critical thinking in the fitness industry  48:15 - NBA playoffs   More from Ian: https://www.markowtrainingsystems.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ianmarkow/ 

This week's podcast episode is with Doug Sheppard. Doug has been helping people reach their fitness goals since 1991. In 2015 Doug was selected from hundreds of trainers nationally and awarded 3rd place in the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition. As a competitive bodybuilder, he reached a pinnacle in his amateur career when he won the 1998 Junior National Championships as a light-heavyweight. Doug has trained professionals of the NFL, USTA, and PGA. He currently is the Nevada state director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has been a featured speaker for the Professional Fitness Institute in Las Vegas a division of Pinnacle Career Institute. In 2015, Doug fulfilled a lifelong dream and opened the J & D Fitness Personal Training Studio in Las Vegas. Doug is currently a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council of Exercise (ACE), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is certified as a kettlebell instructor through the Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC). He is also a level 1 and small group instructor with the TRX suspension system, a Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT) certified coach, and a certified professional in the Functional Movement Screen system (FMS). Doug is certified with Precision Nutrition as a level 1 coach. The International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) awarded Doug the distinction of “Master Trainer” in 2005.    In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 05:52 - Reflections from a former body builder 14:50 - Hybridizing body building and movement practice 16:00 - Explaining the why to clients  21:06 - Initial impressions and benefits of Stick Mobility 28:48 - Empathy - A critical coaching component 31:46 - Assessing clients - Why and how 39:26 - Deficiencies in the fitness industry 48:28 - Learning through mistakes 52:39 - Importance of education 55:15 - Building your network as a trainer 1:00:57 - NFL scouting combine assessment analysis 1:14:37 - NFL Draft   More from Doug: https://www.instagram.com/janddfitness http://janddfitness.com/pages/online-training

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Blake Gourley. With a Masters Degree in Sports Performance, 12+ years of experience in competitive rowing, 10+ professional certifications, and several published articles under his belt, Blake's goal is to help as many rowers as possible.  For the past 12+ years, he has been working with clients ranging from high-performing athletes with no limitations to clients transitioning out of injury. He strongly believes that no matter where you are currently, there’s always a way to improve. You aren’t broken. Blake has held internships with Stanford Sports Performance and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (voted the #1 gym in the USA). He spent 9 years coaching high school rowing and was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Santa Clara University Men's Crew Team for 2 years. He is currently the Injury & Performance Management Consultant for the Los Gatos Rowing Club, and a board member & associate professor for the Personal Training Certificate Program at West Valley College.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 02:59 - Competitive rowers - A growing demographic 05:30 - Rowing applications - Sculling and Sweep 08:48 - Programming for rowing clients 12:04 - Stick Mobility for improving rowing pelvic positioning and stroke 13:59 - Rowing - much more than an upper-body exercise. 15:08 - Measuring leg strength as a performance indicator 16:56 - Coordination 19:28 - Grip strength and rowing technique 26:15 - Tips and advice for beginner gym rowers 28:28 - Proper rowing back positioning  29:22 - Foot sequencing for efficient rowing 31:06 - Recommended strokes per minute ranges 32:48 - Breathing patterns and bracing 35:32 - Testing anaerobic capacity on a rower 36:32 - End range rowing mechanics 37:49 - Current projects 38:57 - Recovery   More from Blake: https://www.instagram.com/rowing_strength/ https://www.rowingstrength.com/ https://scienceofrowing.com 

Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Ian Vaughn. Coach Vaughn is from Palmdale, California. He is based at Viking Valhalla Training Center and provides professional one on one training for any goal. He has traveled all around the world learning from the best minds in the fitness industry and preaches his own craft before he teaches it. He’s a certified fitness and nutrition coach, StrongFirst Kettlebell instructor (SFGII), Flexible Steel, Stick Mobility, and is a steel mace & club specialist. Coach Vaughn utilizes unconventional training modalities which sync into a singular system that brings a new sense of awareness of how to move better, get stronger and more resilient in your life endeavors. He’s now published four ebook programs and a paperback book for steel mace training to better educate people around the world.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Fire fighter training 02:44 - Kettlebells and Strong First Certification 04:28 - Body leveraging, power, and torque 06:02 - Moving with load for aesthetics 11:28 - Teaching the kettlebell swing 14:38 - Ian’s books and their target demographics 18:09 - Training approaches during the pandemic 19:15 - Training clients with Parkinson’s 21:50 - Farmer carries and grip strength 26:10 - Squat variations and their efficacy 34:54 - Stick Mobility single leg system 36:59 - Box gyms   More from Ian: https://www.instagram.com/coach_vikingvaughn/ ttps://www.coachvaughn.net/  

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Ryan Glatt. Ryan is a psychometrist and brain health coach at the Brain Health Center at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. With a strong background in exercise science and human health, he coaches individuals towards optimal brain health. Ryan develops curricula specifically targeted towards those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and traumatic brain injury. He focuses his practice and research towards slowing cognitive decline for those with cognitive complaint and those who want to prevent neurodegenerative conditions. Ryan also develops programs for the health and fitness industry on health and neuroscience. He actively consults for brain-based technology companies like SMARTFit. He has completed brain health programs from the Amen Clinics, the NeuroCoaching Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, the NeuroLeadership Institute, Neuroscience for Coaches, and others on the topics of brain health, sleep, and mindfulness. Recently, Ryan has released the Brain Health Trainer course, which is the first comprehensive course to be released on the topic of brain health and exercise.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 10:45 - Training brain health across age demographics 13:02 - Exercise and brain health benefits 17:47 - The FITT principal 20:15 - The goals of brain training 26:00 - Exercise prescriptions 30:58 - Rock climbing - The single best training modality for the brain? 34:41 - The removal of recess in schools and child cognition 39:55 - Cross lateralization movements 43:03 - Intentional understanding of movement training 48:09 - Stick Mobility and the Optimal Theory of Motor Learning 49:53 - Stick Mobility for brain health   More from Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/glatt.brainhealth/ https://www.brainhealthtrainer.com  https://www.acefitness.org 

This week's podcast episode features Jared Forestieri. Jared is a Master Stick Mobility Instructor and Strength & Conditioning coach with nearly a decade of training experience. He is a former D-1 baseball player who transferred his passions for baseball into his own gym where he trains fellow athletes, as well as non-athletes, to achieve new heights in strength and mobility through small group functional training.   In this podcast we discuss: 00:00 - Intro 01:48 - Nuanced training approaches  04:05 - Recovery training 04:47 - Plyometric training 12:09 - Gym equipment 17:05 - Challenges of working with student athletes 19:05 - Performance testing 20:30 - Back squats - pros, cons, and alternatives 23:49 - Landmine training 27:42 - Circuit training for strength, cardio, and mobility 32:24 - Emerging trends in the fitness and business space 34:37 - The power of referrals 39:12 - Knees over toes 41:48 - Resisting ego 44:08 - Pistol squats and squat variations 48:11 - The Mac & Cheese Challenge   More from Jared: https://www.instagram.com/jared_strongnj/