Podcasts about gmb fitness

Morning routines are everywhere—CEOs, athletes, and high performers swear by them. But musicians? Not so much. In this special guest solocast, Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness shares his personal morning routine and the mindset behind it. Originally recorded when he was living in Osaka, this episode was previously only available to my private community. Now, I'm bringing it to the podcast because I believe these insights are just as valuable for musicians and creatives as they are for athletes and trainers. Ryan takes a grounded, holistic approach to training—his routine is about more than just movement; it's about setting the right tone for the day, staying consistent, and cultivating the right mindset. I've personally had a morning routine for over 10 years, and I can tell you—it's a game-changer, especially when you're constantly on the move. While I'm currently on tour, I've noticed how having even a loose framework helps me stay focused and energized despite time zones, deadlines, and performances. This episode isn't just about fitness—it's about how structure and routine can help you show up better in whatever you do. Links & Resources:

Ryan is the Head Coach and Co-Founder of GMB Fitness, where he helps people move better, feel stronger, and build real-world athleticism—without the need for extreme workouts or burnout. With a background in gymnastics, martial arts, and strength training, Ryan has spent years developing a practical, sustainable approach to fitness that prioritizes skill, mobility, and longevity. In this episode, we dive into how to build strength and flexibility for life, why traditional fitness programs often fall short, and the mindset shifts needed to train smarter—not harder.

Andy is someone I've learned a ton from over the past 8 years. He's the CEO of GMB Fitness and was the first person that changed how I view marketing and business. Andy's style turned me into a raving fan of GMB fitness and it motivated to learn more about business, sales and marketing to better reach clients. Learn more about Andy here: https://andy.xxx/  https://gmb.io/  Learn about my online coaching program here: https://conorosheafitness.com/men-coaching/  

In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we are thrilled to host Ryan Hurst, co-founder and head coach of GMB Fitness. Ryan's unique approach to fitness blends gymnastics, martial arts, and physical therapy to create movement-focused training programs that prioritize strength, flexibility, and control. Dive deep with us as Ryan shares his insights on mastering movement, the power of auto-regulation, and how physical practice translates to success on and off the mat.Whether you're a wrestler, a runner, or simply looking to optimize your overall fitness, this conversation with Ryan will inspire you to think differently about how you train and live.Join us as we explore Ryan's journey from living in Japan for 30 years to starting GMB Fitness, the benefits of movement practices for athletes, and the importance of showing up every day with the right attitude and effort. You won't want to miss Ryan's empowering message on how movement can connect us all—no matter the sport or language. Tune in to your favorite podcast platform now!Show Notes:0:00 Welcome to Airey Bros Radio with Ryan Hurst3:00 Ryan's background in martial arts and fitness10:30 Transitioning back to the U.S. after 30 years in Japan16:15 Why movement practice is key to physical and mental success24:45 How wrestling, martial arts, and gymnastics improve body awareness32:10 The GMB approach: Auto-regulation, concepts over techniques40:30 Why wrestlers should focus on movement patterns and body control48:00 How Ryan uses GMB methods to prevent injury and improve performance55:15 Ryan's personal daily practices and the importance of posture and mindset1:05:00 Advice for content creators: Finding your voice and staying genuine1:12:00 Final thoughts and gratitude from RyanPodcast Quotes:"The better you move, the better you know your body—and the better you can use it against someone else's." – Ryan Hurst"It's not about pushing through every workout; it's about showing up and doing what you can on that day." – Ryan Hurst"Movement isn't just physical—it's a way to connect with people across cultures and languages." – Ryan HurstConnect with Ryan and GMB Fitness YouTube Instagram

Larry has been in my online rpgoram for over a year now and gotten incredible results.  Learn how Larry rehabbed his elbow injury, build pullup strength safely, and dropped bodyfat and kept it off over the long term.  He's a very demanding job and is also a coach with GMB Fitness. On this podcast we talke about how he achieved these incredible results depaite getting injured and having a lot of challenges over the year.   Check out Larry on IG https://www.instagram.com/larryfranks/   Connect with me on IG: @conorosheafit To learn more about my online coaching program for men over 30: Click here    

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Marbas interviews Ryan Hurst from GMB. GMB is a fitness education company that focuses on helping people achieve physical autonomy and move better in their everyday lives. They emphasize the importance of feeling good and being able to use your body for activities you enjoy, rather than just working out more. Ryan explains the concept of GMB and how it aims to educate and empower individuals to have a body they can use for the things they want to do. Tune in to learn more about GMB and their unique approach to fitness. To access my 5 foundational plant-based classes for free: https://drmarbas.mykajabi.com/freeclasses A Big Thank You To Our Sponsors: Whole Harvest is redefining the way you eat. Their meals are not only delicious but also 100% whole food, plant-based, without any compromise. Use the discount code PLANTS30 to receive $30 off your first order. Visit https://wholeharvest.com/drmarbas and place your order today! To work with the world's best plant-based coach, Maxime Sigouin visit his website: www.fitvegancoaching.com If you want to work with me directly visit my website (https://www.drmarbas.com/) There you can work one-on-one with me as part of the monthly patient membership that includes a free Fit Bit Inspire 3 (limited supply). To learn plant-based cooking and get your medical questions answered join The Healing Kitchen taught by Brittany Jaroudi and me! Click here to learn more: https://www.drmarbas.com/the-healing-kitchen To be a part of a community of people living a plant-based lifestyle to improve their health and who support each other, join the Dr. Laurie Marbas Facebook Group. Click here to join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2243918745797935 To connect with Ryan: https://gmb.io/e/

Today we interview Ryan Hurst, founder of GMB Fitness. With a background in martial arts, gymnastics, and movement, he is a leading expert in helping people rediscover their natural ability to move. We talk about why unlocking stiffness is helpful in sciatica pain, and how to safely explore the ranges of motion necessary for optimal health. We finish up with some action steps to help you explore and move to be pain free. You can find more information at GMB.IO and on instagram at: GMB FitnessCheck out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.comHere's the self cheat sheet for symptom management: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatment-cheat-sheet-8707Book a free strategy call: https://msgsndr.com/widget/appointment/ifixyoursciatica/strategy-callSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fix-your-sciatica-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jarlo Ilano is a martial artist, physical therapist, and entrepreneur. He is the Managing Director of GMB Fitness, and has been at the forefront of the 'alternative fitness' movement for over two decades. At the age of twelve, Jarlo found himself in karate classes at the local community center. As he grew, he explored more martial arts and fitness-related activities. After his parents encouraged him to pursue physical therapy, Jarlo began to see the potential of combining his own passions into a PT career. With the help of mentors, he eventually started GMB Fitness with partners Andy Fossett and Ryan Hurst. These guys are the "OG's" in this space, and have been at it longer than most. No hype. No nonsense claims. Just good, solid, progressive, well-balanced programs for all levels. Through the ups and downs of the business, Jarlo has stayed the course and found success in the industry, inspiring others to make meaningful changes in their lives to help them reach their goals. He states, "In terms of success, we always knew we wanted to change the way people look at what fitness means, what exercise means, and make it really meaningful to them, so that they can continue on, they can get better and not feel like they're just spinning their wheels. We can get better, we're getting older, but we're changing the goalposts. We're working towards what really matters for us, whether that's performing better at a particular sport or just . . .being a good overall person! That's [one of] our metrics for success. We see our clients saying, "I didn't think I'd be able to do this!" And they're doing it right! And they're going to keep doing it for years." In this episode, Pete and Jarlo discuss:  1. How to scale a business from 6-20+ employees and making the "hard decisions." 2. The advantages of physical therapy for fitness, performance, and overall well-being. 3. The importance of mentors and the value of mentorship for entrepreneurs in the health and fitness space. Click here to download transcript.  Other episodes you'll enjoy: Dr. Layne Norton:  https://www.halotalks.com/episode-328-dr-layne-norton-ceo-founder-biolayne/ Dr. Joel Fuhrman: https://www.halotalks.com/dr-joel-fuhrman/  Connect With Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehaloadvisors/?hl=en  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Integritysquare  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@halotalks  Twitter: https://twitter.com/thehaloadvisors  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrity-square/  Website: https://www.halotalks.com  Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: www.ratethispodcast.com/halotalks

This was such an interesting nuanced conversation with Jarlo who is one of the co-founders of GMB Fitness and has been practicing as a physical therapist for over 25 years.  Jarlo goes into detail on how to approach rehab, how to better communicate to clients about their injuries and pain, and how building GMB Fitness has allowed him to greater impact people all over the world. To learn more about Jarlo check out gmb.io Check out one of Jarlo's recent articles here.    To learn more about my coaching programs you can check out - https://www.conorosheafitness.com/online-coaching.html To join my free community and get access to free mobility and bodyweight workouts you can join here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mobilitymasteryAU

Ryan Hurst is a pioneer in the internet age. With many people looking to Silicon Valley for the newest apps and shiny objects they fail to see the revolution in fitness that was taking place in Osaka. Ryan, co-founder of GMB Fitness, quietly started to work out how to communicate the complex language of movement over the digital airways. GMB has become a global provider and powerhouse of movement education. Starting from humble beginnings focusing on some key gymnastic skills to now creating a world-wide community of keen fitness enthusiasts wanting top tier coaching and high level body weight strength skills. Ryan takes us through his philosophy, his unique approach to training, how he approaches each stage in his life and how that's informed how he communicates the teaching principles in GMB. We've used GMB programs and can attest to their power and quality!

Ray is also a GMB Fitness trainer and Pilates instructor based in Philadelphia, USA.  Ray spent his work career in IT and has recently transitioned to full-time coaching at 58! He has struggled a lot with shoulder issues over the past few months and shares how the program has helped rehab his shoulder and allow him to pursue more challenging movements pain-free.    To learn more about my coaching programs you can check out - https://www.conorosheafitness.com/online-coaching.html To join my free community and get access to free mobility and bodyweight workouts you can join here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/mobilitymasteryAU

Head coach and program director for GMB Fitness. With many years of experience in strength and movement coaching, Ryan makes sure that everything we do at GMB puts health first and gets results. He holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, a purple belt in BJJ, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast.He is married with two children and has lived in Japan for over 25 years.Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury.ABOUT the HOSTSeth Budaiwww.theelementaltrainer.com

You probably stopped learning and practicing new physical skills sometime in early childhood – you crawled, you walked, you ran, you jumped… then what happened? If you're like most people, you sat down and started working. Imagine never doubting yourself physically. Always being up for activities as experiences present themselves. Waking up everyday without any worries about nagging pains or limitations. Instead, you feel anticipation for the possibility of fun and exploration in the day ahead. That feeling is what we call “physical autonomy,” and it's something you're probably striving for, whether you realize it or not. Physical autonomy comes from knowing you've built the attributes you need so that your body is fully prepared for the activities you care about, as well as the unknown. Dr. David and Dr.Nick sit down with Ryan Hurst one of the founders of GMB Fitness. GMB stands for Gold Medal Bodies. Meaning building the gold medal body you have always wanted. Imagine being free from pain, stiffness, and a lack of mobility and building more strength, flexibility, and control of the amazing body you've been given. GMB Fitness makes online training programs for people who have more important things to do than spend hours every day working out. Smart training and great support make it possible to build physical freedom and skill for the activities you enjoy most. Whether you want to move better, reduce pain and stiffness, or build more strength GMB gives you the tools to build a better body so that you can go out and enjoy life to the fullest. Click Here to Learn More About GMB FITNESS

This week we're joined by Ryan Hurst!  Ryan is the head coach at GMB Fitness, the creators of the popular Elements program for strength & flexibility.  In this episode, Ryan introduces GMB's concepts for expanding your range of motion, shares tips on injury prevention, and explains why most BJJ warmups are suboptimal.GMB on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/GMBFitnessSkillsGMB's Website:https://gmb.io/GMB on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/Contact GMB:info@gmb.ioMental models discussed in this episode:Prevention Over Curehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prevention-over-cure/Core Mechanicshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/core-mechanics/Solid Frameshttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/solid-frames/Keep it Playfulhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-it-playful/Feedback Loophttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/feedback-loop/Intentionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/intention/Goodhart's Lawhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/goodharts-law/Consistencyhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/consistency/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game.  We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://premium.bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/

Ryan Hurst is the founder and head coach of GMB Fitness as well as lifelong martial artist. Ryan holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Kempo, a purple belt in Jiu Jitsu, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast. After a career ending Judo injury he dedicated his life to fitness and helping people master their bodies so they can continue to do the activities they love. Ryan takes a unique approach towards health, fitness, and longevity, and focuses on strength, flexibility, and control with an emphasis on mobility, body awareness, and making fitness fun.In this episode we discuss:The methods he teaches to ensure continued progress on the mat and in the gym.The value of “play” in your workouts.The benefits of the GMB fitness methods.One thing you can go today to reduce injury and limit pain.The importance of and how to maintain movement quality while under stress and how that translates to injury-free BJJ. How he structures jiu-jitsu classes to train smarter with less injuries. How to change your mindset toward training as you get older to reduce injuries. The lessons he learned from gymnastics that help with BJJ.Get the full show notes here.

A lifelong martial artist and former schoolteacher, Andy's deeply concerned with autonomy and fitness education. As CEO of GMB Fitness, he's dedicated to providing an open, accessible culture for both clients and staff to enjoy exploring more of what they're truly capable of. Check out gmb.io to see their awesome programs. 

Today's guest is Andy Fossett.We go deep talking about:Overcoming feelings of failure and inadequacy as a father and husbandMental reframes for dadsRaising a child abroad in a culturally diverse environmentIdentifying your strengths and your partner's strengths so you can each focus on what only you can uniquely give your childBeing able to navigate cultural expectations with your spouseAllowing yourself some time off from work to reassess your priorities and figure out what your next move should be.Understanding the difference between a day off and a vacation and changing our work attitudesPersonal autonomy, and how fitness plays a role, and Allowing yourself the freedom of going with what feels right and what you know is necessary for your growth or authentic self-expressionA lifelong martial artist and former schoolteacher, Andy's deeply concerned with autonomy and fitness education. As CEO of GMB Fitness, he's dedicated to providing an open, accessible culture for both clients and staff to enjoy exploring more of what they're truly capable of.Find Andy online at:https://gmb.io/about/andy-fossett/—-Welcome to the Dad.Work Podcast!It's my goal every episode to help dads suffer less, love more, and parent confidently.We'll be diving into mindfulness practices, healing trauma, conscious parenting, natural living, compassionate communication, the spiritual aspect of fatherhood, and more.There are a lot of amazing teachers and guides who help men become more aware and conscious, but there's not a lot of resources for men who are both fathers and interested in a mindful exploration of consciousness and improvement.This podcast aims to help bridge that gap.Resources, Links, Show Notes:https://dad.work/pod/Get our Free 14-Day Better Man, Better Dad Email Series:https://dad.work/email/Join one of our Men's Groups for Dads and be seen, heard, supported, and challenged by a group of other fathers who have your back unconditionally:https://dad.work/group/

Ryan Hurst is the head coach and co-founder of GMB Fitness. His mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. I'm lucky to be able to call Ryan a coach and mentor and have learned a ton from him over since I went through the GMB apprenticeship in 2016.  With many years of experience in strength and movement coaching, Ryan makes sure that everything they do at GMB puts health first and gets results. He holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, a purple belt in BJJ, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast. He is married with two children and has lived in Japan for over 25 years. Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury. www.gmb.io

Josh Hillis helps people beat emotional eating and finally hit their body composition goals. He puts research and coaching experience together to create cutting-edge weight loss systems. Those cutting-edge weight loss systems show up in his books, workshops, and coaching. Using a skill-based (not diet-based) approach allows people to create a new relationship with their bodies and with food, and get results that have previously never been possible. His newest book is Lean and Strong: Eating Skills, Psychology, and Workouts (2020). In the works is a yet-untitled emotional eating book (2023). He is the creator and head coach of GMB Fitness' Eating Skills program. He's been writing at joshhillis.com, since 2007. He's also written for Strength Matters Magazine, and has been quoted or featured in Experience Life! Magazine, The Denver Post, Los Angeles Times, Men's Health, and USA Today. He currently attends Metropolitan State University of Denver, and is doing a thesis on contextual behavioral science and emotional eating. He won the psychology department's “Promising Teacher Award” for his work as a TA. He has been a personal trainer since 2004. He also writes, fixes, and fact checks questions for the National Academy of Sports Medicine's Personal Trainer Certification Exam.

This week we welcome a legend of the online movement/fitness world on to the podcast. Ryan hurst is one third of the team behind the online movement education platform/program GMB. GMB breaks down the very foundations of movements that allow for far greater physical autonomy. We go into the 5 P's used by GMB to make complicated movements accessible to all and then discuss some of the elemental movements they use to teach this. You can follow Ryan via his personal Instagram page instagram.com/ryhurst?utm_medium=copy_link or via the GMB pages instagram.com/gmbfitness?utm_medium=copy_link and https://gmb.io finally we discuss the mobility program as the starting point for his programs https://gmb.io/mobility/. Please make sure if you listen to this on apple to rate and review and let us know what you thought. Please also share the episode on your Stories and tag your friends. Finally, apologies for the sound quality, I had some microphone issues which I have now resolved so, I'm sorry for the slightly distorted sound on my side. Next week will be better.

Tällä kertaa podcastimme ottaa kansainvälisen askeleen kohti Japania ja ulkomaita. Vieraana on kunnioitettu ja pitkän linjan taidoka Andy Fossett. Fossett aloitti uransa Yhdysvalloissa, mutta päätyi Japaniin värikkään matkan jälkeen. Andylla on laaja tietämys taidosta ja hän on myös GMB Fitness -yrityksen perustaja. Twitter: @AndyFossett. Jakso on englanninkielinen. Tervetuloa pajalle! This time our podcast takes an international step towards Japan and overseas. Our quest is respected and long term taidoka. He started his career in the United States but ended up in Japan after a colorful journey. Andy Fossett has wide knowledge about taido and he is also the founder of GMB Fitness (trademark) company. Twitter: @AndyFossett. Welcome to the Taido Grind! Taidohitsaamo on Suomen Taidon Podcast -sarja, joka tarttuu lajin kivoihin, mutta myös kipeisiin aiheisiin kiinnostavien studiovieraiden kanssa. Isäntänä toimii Mikko Suhonen ja taisteluparina hänellä on piinkova Co-host Katja Anoschkin. Pajan tuottajana toimii Sera Kaukola ja äänen timanttiseksi käsittelee maan mainio PodStudio!

Ryan Hurst, co-founder of GMB Fitness, shares how applying himself through his movement practice, including gymnastics and mixed martials arts, helped him build a foundation that has taken him places he never imagined. Due to incredible coaches and environments that shaped him over the years, he learned the importance of, as he says, just getting on the mat each day and focusing on becoming the best HE can be, a philosophy he uses daily in his movement and business journey with GMB. Tune in to learn why "good enough" is actually a key ingredient for long-term success, how a curious and explorative mindset can bring more joy and freedom to your fitness and lifestyle, and why the world needs you... to be more of YOU.

Episode 50 with Ryan Hurst @ryhurst, one of the founders of Gold Medal Bodies (GMB) fitness @gmbfitness.  I met Ryan 2 years ago when I was back travelling around on my bicycle in Japan. At the time, I was wandering, searching for inspiration. I had found this movement thing and was looking to connect with others - except in Japan, no one seemed to know what that was. At the time I was learning a lot from the Gold Medal Bodies website… and to my surprise, I found out that Ryan resides in Osaka, Japan - where I was planning to go! We met up for coffee and I was inspired by the way Ryan had designed his life, and the commitment of generosity he had to sharing his teachings and ideas. GMB has a whole vault of valuable guides and blog posts on their website, available for free.  I’ve seen GMB fitness now explode all over the internet, helping tons of people discover a better way to train and practice.  It was a great pleasure to connect with Ryan once again for Episode 50.  He shares deep insight into how he approaches intuitive practice. Ryan’s orientation is longevity - and he explains how he intelligently adapts his practice to support that goal.  Ryan is a father, he runs a company, hikes mountains, trains - how does he manage all this? By focusing on “the one thing”.  The one thing that really matters in each area of his life. With focused intentional energy you can achieve great things.  Taking that thought into movement, when the subject is so broad, it’s tempting to pick a million things. But what’s the one thing you should be working on right now? Thanks to Ryan for this conversation. @ryhurst

Hello Everyone! We are beyond honored to introduce today’s guest on the podcast, Ryan Hurst, Co-Founder and Head Coach at GMB Fitness. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. Since then, Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He has lived in Osaka, Japan for the last 25 years, is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury. His mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. He holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, a purple belt in BJJ, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast. What we discussHow Ryan's long history with gymnastics, martial arts and the outdoors shaped his mindset and work ethic; His move to Japan as a student and dedication towards the practice of Kendo and Judo; Meeting his business partners Andy Fossett and Jarlo Ilano, and the beginning of GMB Fitness; The importance of making fitness simple, accessible and efficient for each person's personal needs; Truly understanding the WHY behind your movement practice and how it helps streamline the path to results; Prevalent myths of fitness and how they actually limit our health & well-being; Significant benefits of being process-, rather than results-oriented in our movement practices. Resources  https://www.evolna.com/ (Evolna's website) https://www.evolna.com/newsletter (Newsletter) https://www.instagram.com/evolna_/ (IG @evolna_) https://www.facebook.com/evolnallc (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/mariejanicek/ (Our host's IG @mariejanicek) In this episode Book https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776 (The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results) Book https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art/dp/0735213615/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3B9EB100XXDOB&dchild=1&keywords=breath+james+nestor&qid=1615568568&s=books&sprefix=breath+james%2Cstripbooks%2C159&sr=1-1 (Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art) Get in touch with Ryan Hurst https://gmb.io/ (GMB Fitness Website) https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/ (Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/GMBfitness/ (Facebook) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ruB7qtdk4KufASPRuWhZA (Youtube) Thank you for tuning in! Please leave a review and share with those you think would enjoy listening!

In episode 38 of the Platform to Perform Podcast I spoke with co-founder of GMB Fitness, Ryan Hurst. Ryan has an extensive background in martial arts, and competitive gymnastics, which guides his teaching and coaching with GMB Fitness. In today’s episode myself and Ryan discussed:   · his ‘contrarian’ approach to fitness, and how this philosophy underpins everything GMB fitness delivers · his 5 P framework for individualising the teaching of any advanced movement skill · how he uses movement exploration principles to guide adults towards physical autonomy and kids towards physical literacy   If Ryan could spend time with another coach observing their work, it would be the founder of Judo, Kano Jigoro   To find out more about Ryan’s work with GMB fitness, check out gmb.io If you feel you are in a position to support the Platform to Perform Podcast, or you simply want to improve your athletic development toolbox, check out my Patreon below. In exchange for supporting the podcast, you will receive exclusive access to all of my Calisthenics Kidz lessons, my ever-expanding movement library, all of my programs, and educational S&C content released exclusively via my Patreon   https://www.patreon.com/ToddDavidsonp2pCoaching?fan_landing=true   Got a question for me? You can email me via platformtoperform@gmail.com

Welcome to the fifty-ninth  episode of a long running show.Mike Hartman is a former Stanley Cup Champion and is talking to various people about their motivational and inspirational stories and how they developed the mindset of a champion.Mike will share his plan for 2021.Listen as he talks about the his mindset for optimistic thinking and positive habits.He will share why nutrition is important and how he uses the T2 Iso-Trainer, Prodovite and GMB Fitness.

On our wise walk today, I thought it would be fun to share a very special guest with you, my little sister JJ Thomas. JJ is the owner of Primal Physical Therapy, the creator of Primal Performance Systems, and a trainer for GMB Fitness. JJ has spent her life focusing on the body and it’s development to really optimize performance. But most of all, JJ is a wonderful mom to my three niece and nephews, a great wife, sister, daughter, and more. On this episode, we discuss 5 ways to align your True Stride physically, emotionally, or energetically and as we stride together, the questions on my mind are: are you wasting energy on things that aren't helping you? In what areas of your life do you feel centered, and where do you want to make changes? For any changes you want to make, are your goals realistic and attainable? Are you open to resetting your expectations to regress to progress? How are you integrating balance in your life to support your overall wellbeing and achieve what you really want? JJ believes you need to work on your attainable goals, refine them, and train beginner moves as if they were advanced. Take a fundamental piece of your goal, work it and perfect it, and from there, the growth is exponential instead of reaching for that unattainable goal. JJ breaks down the components any athlete needs to make them good and efficient at what they do without breaking down: strength, flexibility, mobility, power, explosiveness, and balance by knowing where you are in space at any given time. I know most of our analogies for this wise walk were movement and physical progression examples. Hopefully, you were able to take the broad themes and focus your energy, stay centered, be realistic, be kind, and find balance in everything you are currently working on because all of those things apply to everything we do to realize our True Stride. In almost everything we do, physical, emotional, or psychological, we need to trust our inner compass, find our center, and seek balance. We all need and benefit from support physically, mentally, emotionally, energetically, and sometimes spiritually. The key is to pay attention, ask for help when we need it, and trust our inner compass to direct us. As you think about what will empower you to get your game on right now, remember to focus your energy on what really matters, stay centered, be realistic, be kind to yourself, and last but not least, find your balance.   In this episode: [00:24] Can you believe we are over a month into 2021 already?! [03:00] JJ's Heart Value is massive. [04:20] Where are you focusing your energy? Are you wasting energy on things that aren't helping you? [04:40] What areas in your life do you feel centered, and where do you want to make some changes? [04:50] For any changes you want to make, are you clear on your goals, and are they realistic and attainable? [05:00] Where can you ease up on what you expect of yourself? [05:23] How are you integrating balance in your life? [05:49] Welcome to the show, JJ! [06:45] True Stride is about channeling your best self and moving forward in alignment with your heart and your head. [07:40] JJ shares how she sees the body's progression and optimizes the body's best movements. [08:56] JJ speaks about a person she saw running on the beach and how inefficient their gate was. [11:55] Build some kindness into what you are doing. [13:31] JJ believes you need to regress to progress. [14:41] JJ helps me with my hip flexibility and says the fundamental positioning is the most important part of the exercise. [17:08] JJ shares how she imparts on her clients the importance of balance and stability. [18:44] Each component is different but important to feed the other components. [19:39] Amazingly, our bodies know most of what we need intuitively. [21:25] Thank you so much for being on the show today, JJ! [22:44] Are there areas in your life where you are overstriding, where you are giving a lot of effort but losing forward momentum? [23:07] Where in your life are you wasting time? [23:22] How does balance play a role in what you want to accomplish? [25:16] Thank you for listening!   Memorable Quotes: “Our gifts help you reconnect to what is important to you.” -Mary Tess Rooney “It’s important to set realistic attainable goals for your vision.” -Mary Tess Rooney “Build in some kindness into what you are doing.” -Mary Tess Rooney “Regress to progress.” -JJ Thomas “Work on your attainable goal and refine it.” -JJ Thomas “Train beginner moves as if they were advanced.” -JJ Thomas “If you want to head in a new direction, you have to head that direction.” -JJ Thomas “It’s amazing that our bodies know most of this intuitively.” -Mary Tess Rooney   Links and Resources: Mary Tess Rooney Email Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram   Connect with JJ Thomas Primal Physical Therapy GMB Fitness Instagram | Facebook

Ryan Hurst is the head coach and program director for GMB Fitness. With many years of experience in strength and movement coaching, Ryan makes sure that everything we do at GMB puts health first and gets results. He holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo, a purple belt in BJJ, and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast. He is married with two children and has lived in Japan for over 25 years. Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury. In this conversation, Ryan tells his story of competitive gymnastics, martial arts, and making Japan his home. He discusses the welcoming of change and keeping things honest. He also shares about the various injuries he's faced over the years, and how some of those experiences helped plant the seeds for GMB. And, Ryan and Kyle discuss the difference between learning and being taught.

This week we had the pleasure of having Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness on the podcast and we went deep. When we finished the interview Ryan even said "I've never spoken about some of that stuff - ever!" so this is one not to miss. We go into the depths of what movement means to Ryan, why and how he started GMB Fitness and even how he's reacted to social media 'haters' and 'keyboard warriors' and so much more. We've been huge fans of Ryan for such a long time and admire the way he moves and encourages others to move and explore their bodies movement capabilities so it was great to finally connect with Ryan. We hope you enjoy the interview and find it as insight as we did. . Full links and show notes - https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/2020/12/07/podcast-158-ryan-hurst-gmb

After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him re-evaluate his priorities in life. As co-founder and Head Coach at GMB Fitness, his mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. A very humble and honest guy, Ryan Hurst is someone I have a lot of time for. After careful consideration of my invitation to be a guest on Raw – Heart & Soul, I am truly grateful for this open conversation that exemplifies the human he is. Ryan is a world leader (my words, not his!) in helping people understand that fitness – in whatever way you define that – is different for every person and a constant ebbing and flowing of exploring what that means to you on a personal level. Ryan shows us that connecting with how you feel when you move is far more important than counting reps or getting abs. This episode is somewhat longer than my normal shows because Ryan and I got lost in the flow that is an exchange between two friends. In this episode we discuss: 1.55 – MovNat 3.30 – The early origins of GMB 8.03 - How Ryan ended up in Japan 11.40 – Empathy and service to the community 22.00 – what you see is what you get – being true to who you are 24.12 – joining the dots of where life has led you 25.10 – one of the biggest influences on Ryan's life 27.30 – meeting Jarlo and Andy, the other two co-founders of GMB 29.00 – Ryan's philosophy around movement 32.15 – what is truly important to me 36.20 – where is GMB going and the method 43.22 – aging and how that affects our movement 46.15 – you decide how the practice is going to go 49.40 – eating skills 52.45 – finding your own voice 56.40 – not comparing yourself to anyone else 1.02.16 – growth in vulnerability You can find Ryan here: www.gmb.io You can find Tanya here: www.rawheartandsoul.com www.integritychiropractic.com.au https://www.facebook.com/Raw-Heart-Soul-Podcast-113623920504349

Most men want to wake up in the morning knowing their body is ready to handle whatever opportunities and challenges come their way that day, from a real emergency to simply roughhousing with their kids. They want to be able to move without pain and explore the world with confidence.  My guest today would say that what this desire is pointing to is the achievement of physical autonomy. His name is Ryan Hurst and he's the head coach at GMB Fitness, which uses bodyweight exercises and skill-based practices to help people get stronger, move better, and never have to doubt themselves physically. Our conversation begins with Ryan's unique background; we discuss how he did gymnastics growing up and then moved to Japan, where he still resides, to learn martial arts, including aikido, kendo, judo, and jiu-jitsu, and how these experiences influenced his fitness journey and philosophy. Ryan then shares how he defines physical autonomy and the three elements that are required to achieve it. From there we discuss the four animal-inspired movements that create the foundation for balanced athleticism, the basic physical skills people should aim to master, and how to train those skills in ways that don't require an onerous amount of time. Get the show notes at aom.is/physicalautonomy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Amy welcomes Josh Hillis, an expert in emotional eating, and curriculum designer and head coach for GMB Fitness' Eating Skills program. Amy and Josh discuss how failure is a necessary part of success, how to exercise self-compassion, and how to make sure you're living according to your personal values. To find out more about Josh, visit www.fastforwardamy.com/joshhillis. Do you prefer reading? Head to www.fastforwardamy.com/43 for this episode's blog post. Download Amy's Action Value Framework at  www.fastforwardamy.com/actionvalue. 

Injury prevention and bodyweight training with Ryan Hurst, cofounder of GMB fitness - that's the topic today on the Dr. Chris Podcast. Follow Ryan Hurst and GMB Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryhurst/https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldMeda...We've got a great line-up of guests coming up on this podcast! If you enjoyed listening, please like the video and share it with a friend. Participate in the conversation as well by leaving a comment in the comment section. Dr. Chris is on a mission to teach people how to use movement as medicine. It's time to get proactive with your health, and this podcast will help you to do that. Enjoy!If you are involved in health and fitness in any way, and you are interested in being a guest, you can contact Dr. Chris on any of his social media platforms.INSTAGRAM: @stablekneezFACEBOOK: Dr. ChrisTWITTER: @stablekneez

Finally had the pleasure and honor of sitting down with Ryan, even though he was all the way in Japan (yeah technology!) The purpose of this bodcast was to talk about how to make training fun, but it turned into so much more. We discuss a boatload of topics including life in Japan, physical autonomy, the foundations of GMB Fitness, Ryan's Dad Life, nutrition, and much more. These are the kind of episodes that I love, where we go off-script and the conversation just takes off. Enjoy!GMB on Facebook GMB Site GMB Instagram Ryan Hurst InstagramMusic: "Battle (Special)" - BoxCat GamesRecorded July 22, 2020

Today I'm speaking with Ryan Hurst, head coach and program director for GMB Fitness an online fitness company. With many years of experience in strength and movement coaching, he holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast.Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury.In this episode we talk about: - Transitioning to online personal training - What your clients need most right now - How to redefine your coaching business during the lockdown - What you can do to get fit at homeAccess show notes here:https://www.pureenergypdx.com/integrate-yourself-podcast/reframing-online-fitness-ryan-hurstSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/integrateyourself)

Hey Japanpreneurs, on this episode of Small Business Japan I talk with CEO of GMB Fitness Andy Fossett about how he and his partners disrupted the DVD course world with online technology and grew a global brand. Although rooted in Japan, they've dominated by looking beyond Japan. A lifelong martial artist and former schoolteacher, Andy's deeply concerned with autonomy and fitness education. As CEO of GMB Fitness, he's dedicated to providing an open, accessible culture for both clients and staff to enjoy exploring more of what they're truly capable of.

https://youtu.be/tK_6VgElR7g Brooks Meadows Recess Founder Barbell Buddha Rediscovered Host GMB Fitness Coach Brooks, a proud Memphian, founded Recess in 2018 with a mission to help people discover joy in exercise. He is an avid martial artist and has a rich, diverse athletic background. As an adult Brooks has competed in CrossFit, weightlifting, and is currently a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After over a decade of hard physical training, Brooks has shifted his attention to training methods that promote optimal health over peak performance. His current passion is creating exercise solutions that feel like play. He began his coaching career in 2005 and has been coaching full-time since 2013. He has a bachelor's degree in Economics from CBU ('08), a Global MBA in Business Strategy from Yonsei University in Seoul, S. Korea ('12), and has held many coaching certificates ranging from CrossFit L1 to his current coaching lineage, GMB Fitness. Brooks aspires to improve the health of the nation by creating fun and engaging fitness education. When not at Recess, Brooks can be found hosting the Barbell Buddha Rediscovered podcast and or working with schools and youth athletic nonprofits. Where to find Recess: Website - https://www.recess901.com/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/recess901/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/Recess901/ Youtube - https://bit.ly/2tu77cU Where to find Barbell Buddha Rediscovered: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barbell-buddha-rediscovered/id1447788907 Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/brooks-meadows-812653242

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Jarlo Ilano, of GMB, shares five strategies to make you successful at anything you do. As a physical therapist, Jarlo discovered how pain and restricted movement prevent so many from getting the most out of the things they enjoy in life. He cofounded GMB Fitness to make strength and skill more accessible so anyone can learn to move better and enjoy their lives. The original article can be found here: https://gmb.io/success/ PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW! Check out theskillzcoach.com for the best fitness, nutrition, and wellness coaching available! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-wissing/support

Stephan talks with Filipino Martial Arts instructor Jarlo Ilano about sparring with sticks and knives, self defense and how the training methods you're using affect how your martial art will express itself when you're trying to use it under stress. Jarlo Ilano is an instructor under Burton Richardson https://jkdunlimited.com/ in his Battlefield Kali system and a purple belt in BJJ. And as well as being a physical therapist since 1998 with a board specialty in orthopedics, he is a co-founder and Managing Director at GMB Fitness https://gmb.io/ which specializes in online training for improving strength, flexibility, and body control through bodyweight exercise.

Ryan Hurst is a fitness coach, but not your typical fitness coach. GMB focuses on mobility, body weight exercises, and techniques that build flexibility. When he is not creating an online fitness tutorial, he can be found doing martial arts or dancing. Ryan is a family man, in a big way. Listen to this episode to learn more about our awesome guest! In each episode of Learning to Dad with Tyler Ross, Tyler pulls lessons, tools and experiences from his guests, high achieving professionals (investors, entrepreneurs, business owners, athletes, etc) who've managed to find balance between their personal pursuits and being a thoughtful, deliberate father and partner. In these long form interviews, guests provide the listeners the value of their experiences, from taking professional risks to how they pivoted their professional approach after starting a family. Stories of successes and failures, personal losses and gains, stories of how to be good and great.  

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You don’t have to be a top athlete to find the benefits in professional training. Ordinary, everyday people can benefit from learning how to improve your mobility, practice mindfulness, and find an exercise progression strategy that works for you. Today’s guest is Ryan Hurst from GMB Fitness. Ryan has multiple black belts and is a […] The post The Bodyweight Training Secrets Of A Competitive Gymnast appeared first on Strength Matters.

Episode 67: Ryan Hurst is head coach and program director for GMB Fitness. With many years of experience in strength and movement coaching, he holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast.Check out show notes here:https://www.pureenergypdx.com/integrate-yourself-podcast/ryan-hurst-gmbHe's married with two children and has lived in Japan for over 20 years.Ryan has devoted his life to coaching others in strength and movement, but always lets his philosophy of “training for a healthy life” lead the way. He is a father to two young children, and the most important thing to him is to be able to play with them without pain or fear of injury.IN THIS EPISODE WE TALKED ABOUT:The story of GMB and how it was created How GMB has evolved since they first began.The mission of the company and how they want to help people become more autonomous The challenges of having an online fitness programWhere they see themselves heading in the futureHandstand Mechanics Workshop:https://www.pureenergypdx.com/new-events/handstand-workshop-portland-paceSubscribe:https://www.youtube.com/user/PureEner...Join us on Patreon:http://www.patreon.com/integrateyourself4-Sigmatic affiliate link:http://www.us.foursigmatic.com/#_a_in...Enter our code and get 10% off: integrateyourselfOrder Amino pro at:https://impower.life/~Enter our code: integrate10 and get 10% off your orderSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/integrateyourself)

Andy Fossett ~ Founder of GMB Fitness ~ Current Series ~ 100 Interviews with 100 Location-Independent Entrepreneurs that have over $1,000,000 in Annual Revenue I love remote companies. I love the idea of them, I love the freedom they give the founders and the employees. I love that more and more companies around the world are getting to the point to where they can work, with their teams anywhere in the world as long as they have a decent internet connection. Today's guest is Andy Fossett and he is the founder of GMB Fitness. GMB is a company that is dedicated to helping people expand their movement, mobility, range, and strength. And, they are a remote company with twenty-three workers over nineteen timezones!   Today on the show, Andy and I chat about how he manages so many time zones and maintains the communication and culture throughout the company. We also chat about how living abroad has made Andy a better entrepreneur, why he loves Japan and how he overcomes scarcity beliefs from childhood. 03:07: On Being Based in Japan 07:37: Who is Andy Fossett 12:17: Overcoming Scarcity Beliefs From Childhood 18:19: Andy's Daily Ritual and Balancing Priorities 27:37: Twenty-Three Employees Spread Out Amongst 19 Timezones 32:27: Maintaining the Company Culture w/ So Many Remote Employees 35:07: Company Meetups Around the World for Remote Companies 38:15: How Living Abroad Made Andy a Better Entrepreneur   Contact Info: https://gmb.io/  

Ryan Hurst is a multi-disciplinary movement professional with a lifetime of experience. As co-founder, head coach and program director of GMB Fitness he endeavours to guide others in the pursuit of physical autonomy through education and awareness. Ryan is a father and lover of life and play, with a personal MO to move well, often and joyfully. Ryan's personal journey through movement, injury and life inspire this conversation and we love his passion for getting to the root of WHY -- what do we hope to achieve with our movement practice and how do we want to live our lives. Ryan shares how GMB came to be, their emphasis on education and the "why" factor, and how they help people discover what they truly need so that fitness and exercise carry purpose and a sense of enjoyment. Kathryn and Ryan cover more than just the nuts and bolts of strength and mobility as the dialogue carries recurrent themes in the importance play and process, the perpetual acquisition of skills, how we are always learning as life evolves, the value of engaging with our beginners mind, simplicity in finding way to move more, and knowing what and how much we actually need as it relates to exercise and our physical bodies. 

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In this episode I talk with Ryan Hurst, head coach and co-founder of GMB Fitness. We talk about physical autonomy, longevity & balance in your practice, and breaking away from the "checklist" mentality in movement.

Ryan is a Co-Founder and the Head Coach at GMB Fitness. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. As Head Coach at GMB Fitness, his mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. Website: https://gmb.io Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GMBfitness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/ Ryan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryhurst/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldMedalBodiesVids

Even with the resurgence of functional fitness over the past decade, there seems to be an arms race when it comes to equipment. Where many CrossFit boxes ten years ago were aggressively minimalist, today you’ll find no shortage of gadgets, contraptions, and novelties, as gyms pull out all the stops to set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive space. Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness can explain to you why you don’t need all that noise. GMB has created a bodyweight system that focuses on actual function. You know, bending, crawling, running, jumping, climbing, that sort of thing. Ryan’s focus is to empower you to move your body in whatever way you want, in whatever situation you encounter. Today Shane Trotter sits down with Ryan to talk about the roots of his essentialist philosophy. You’ll hear how he deals with the intersecting challenges of parenthood and fitness, how his daily meditation practice enables his life, how he shapes his day to enable him to remain present, and how immersing himself in a foreign culture taught him the value of listening.

Stephan talks with Filipino Martial Arts instructor Jarlo Ilano about sparring with sticks and knives, self defense and how the training methods you're using affect how your martial art will express itself when you're trying to use it under stress. Jarlo Ilano is an instructor under Burton Richardson https://jkdunlimited.com/ in his Battlefield Kali system and a purple belt in BJJ. And as well as being a physical therapist since 1998 with a board specialty in orthopedics, he is a co-founder and Managing Director at GMB Fitness https://gmb.io/ which specializes in online training for improving strength, flexibility, and body control through bodyweight exercise.

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Brad Kearns chats with Ryan Hurst, GMB Fitness Founder and the action man behind the wildly popular GMB Fitness online bodyweight exercise program. A former martial artist and longtime resident of Japan, Ryan brings a gentle, evolved approach to fitness that is beautifully evident in this interesting interview. Expand your perspective about fitness and goal-setting with Ryan's gentle touch. Ask your body what it has to deliver each day and don't push beyond what you are capable of on that day--patience and discipline will get you from wound tight to doing the splits in only a year. In sharp contrast to a “get-shredded-at-all-costs” message that dominates much of the fitness world, the GMB method appeals to a broad audience of people who want to overcome the challenges of getting older, expand their mobility and prevent injury, and experience physical autonomy and freedom in their daily lives. Check out GMB's free bodyweight exercise circuit to find out more about the featured ‘assessments' in the interview -  like the Bear, Monkey, and Frogger. The interview concludes on some fun, interesting tangents like the cultural differences between USA and Japan. In conclusion, Ryan reminds us to move more each day, do little things to improve health, and strive to improve a bit each day instead of be a hero and crush occasional brutal workouts.

Ryan Hurst of GMB Fitness joins Kevin to talk about physical autonomy, how his background as a gymnast and martial artist influenced his methodologies, body control movement implementation and much more!

This episode is for those who want to become more physically fit but are afraid to injure themselves or think they are too busy or to inactive to start working out.  Anyone could benefit from what Ryan offers but for those who feel they are held back from being in control of their fitness, this is absolutely for you. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan Hurst moved to Japan. He participated in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. As Head Coach at GMB Fitness, his mission is to show you that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life, regardless of where you are starting from. Ryan loves to help those who have fitness challenges to become more flexible, gain more strength and have a better control over their body and balance. His focus is to help you have a better quality of life by looking at what physical challenges your day to day life holds for you.  If you have trouble squatting down, carrying your groceries, chasing after yours kids or issues with pain after sitting at a desk all day long, Ryan has great tips for easy ways to incorporate exercise 30 seconds at a time into your life each day. Ryan Hurst, Cofounder & Head Coach of GMB Fitness now lives in Osaka, Japan with his wife and 2 kids. https://gmb.io/ryan-hurst-story "Physical Autonomy is central to what GMB is about. We don’t believe in achieving some arbitrary BMI or visual aesthetics. Instead, we’d rather help people develop a mindful awareness of their bodies, so they can excel at the things they really care about. And that means being clear on what they want in life. It means mindfully paying attention to their body so they can see what's holding them back. It means having a proven system and method that we can apply and used over and over again so we can overcome what's holding us back. And more importantly, it’s about helping people reach THEIR goals so they can live life to the fullest - not about randomly following some fitness guru’s goals." Three important topics Ryan discusses in our interview: 1. Figure out your "why" and write it down - Be clear about what you want so you're not wasting time and revisit your why (the reason you're really doing this) often to help keep you going. 2. Focus more on awareness - Simplify your workouts to focus only on a few major movements. That will allow you to spend more time with each move and bring better awareness to those skills. Better awareness means greater improvement. 3. Assess your strength, flexibility, and control - Pick one of those areas and work on improving it. After you've achieved your goal in that area move on to the next one. 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Jarlo Llano, co-owner of GMB Fitness, discusses physical autonomy

This show with Ryan Hurst is like a clinic on how to move. If you want to be stronger, faster, and more energetic, this episode is for you. Ryan is a black belt in Kendo, Judo, Shorinji, and Kempo who now dedicates his life to teaching people how to move their bodies better through his program at GMB Fitness.  

This show with Ryan Hurst is like a clinic on how to move. If you want to be stronger, faster, and more energetic, this episode is for you. Ryan is a black belt in Kendo, Judo, Shorinji, and Kempo who now dedicates his life to teaching people how to move their bodies better through his program at GMB Fitness.  

If you're excited about inversions, and handstands in particular, than you're going to love this week's Yoga Talk Show. Ryan Hurst, Program Director and co-founder of GMB Fitness, shares his tips for how you can get started with handstand and what kind of training program you should follow if you want to advance.Hurst holds black belts in Kendo, Judo, and Shorinji Kempo and practiced 10 years as a competitive gymnast. He has extensive experience and a personal passion for arm balancing. What you'll learn: How a "Cuban Rotation" can help strengthen and stabilize your shoulders for inversions Why "wall facing" handstand can be superior to kicking up with your back to the wall Why "hollow body" can be very helpful for building your core strength in handstands How much and how often to practice Nutritional Tip of the Week: The medicinal power of mushrooms! Links & References from the Show:GMB Fitness Got questions?Write to us: podcast@yogabody.com Thanks to our sponsor! YOGABODY Business Results-Driven Business Education for Yoga Professionals  

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