Do More Movement presents Why We Move

Hello and welcome to the first episode of the second series of Why We Move.

For this chat I had a virtual sit down with Pippa Richardson, a Body Awareness Therapist and Yoga Teacher.

I have been taught by, trained with and coached Pippa since we met several years ago, after I attended one of her classes. Her mindful approach completely altered the way I thought and continue to think about the practice of yoga and movement more generally.

In our conversation we talk about the practicalities and difficulties of connecting mind and body, that much talked about but often seemingly impossible to reach state. We discuss how moving your body can impact you on a deep and personal level and how new forms of movement often come at just the right time if you’ve got an open mind and willingness to try new things.

Recorded over Zoom during Lockdown, there are a few moments of dodgy sound quality, so apologies about that. As always, if you enjoy the episode please do share and spread the love.

The final episode of the series saw me sit down in the Chiltern Hills and chat to Simon James about his love of running. Founder of Run the Wild, Simon left a job in The City to give his life to trail running and to help make it more accessible for more people. In the episode he shares his experiences from some of the most demanding races in the world and how he has had to adapt following injury. His love of the outdoors and the powers it holds shines through.

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You can get in touch with Simon via Instagram @runthewilduk or via the Run The Wild website.

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In the episode Simon mentions several sources of inspiration: 

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

For this the penultimate episode of the first series of Why We Move, I sat down and spoke with Artur Paulins, a breathwork and mindfulness coach. Artur entered the world of breathwork through his love of martial arts and has made the practice central to everything he now does. Artur is also a qualified yoga instructor and continues to practice martial arts alongside his coaching. In the episode we talk about the physical and mental benefits of a breathwork practice and how it has helped Artur in his own life. We talk about why it has become so important to him, how it has supplemented his physical training. Artur has also been working to break down the boundaries around mental health, especially with men and we talk about his work in this area as well.

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You can get in touch with Artur via Instagram @arturpaulins and learn more about his Breathwork Academy here.

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In the episode Artur talks about James Nestor's book Breath as a good place to learn more about the world of breathwork.

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

For this episode I sat down and talked to Jonny Jacobs founder of Everyday Athlete. Jonny has worked in the health and fitness industry for almost 20 years. He has worked as physical training instructor for the armed forces, he has competed in bodybuilding competitions and he has completed numerous endurance events like marathons and Ironman competitions. This wide range of experiences, alongside his study, he has a degree in Sports Science and a Masters in Strength & Conditioning, has given Jonny a fantastic insight into what motivates him and what he has found motivates the people he has worked with.

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You can get in touch with Jonny via Instagram @everyday_athlete_pt or Facebook, you can access his training guides via his website here.

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

For this episode I sat down and talked to Ollie Frost. Having finished his professional rugby career 5 or so years ago, Ollie is now a mobility and movement coach based in South London. He has reworked his body after the years of intense training and abuse it sustained during his rugby career. Using a wide range of approaches to unpick the movement limitations he previously had, Ollie shares what motivates him to move the way he does and why he thinks all levels of movement and fitness should be celebrated.

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You can get in touch with Ollie via Instagram @olliefrostpt or learn more about The Human Programme via Instagram @thehumanprogramme or at the website thehumanprogamme.com  

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In the episode Ollie shares some sources of inspiration, for more detail on each:

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For episode #4 of Why We Move I sat down and chatted to GB rower and silver medallist at the Rio Olympic Games, Karen Bennett. With her training now focussed on the rearranged Tokyo Games in 2021 we spoke about how she got started in rowing and the steps she took to reach the elite level she now performs at. Karen shares the motivations that get her through the months of training and the six or so minutes of hell when it comes to race time. Balancing competing with the other members of the GB squad whilst also working as a team towards a common goal, Karen gives insight into what it takes to achieve the ultimate and perform and medal at an Olympic Games.

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You can get in touch with Karen and follow her progress via Instagram @karenbennett89

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In the episode Karen shares some sources of inspiration, for more detail on each:

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In this episode I speak to Farid Herrera, a master mover by anyone's reckoning. With a background in gymnastics and parkour, Farid taches people the world over to move their bodies in ways they never thought they could and to enjoy the process at the same time. Much more than just mobility or flexibility, Farid brings a level of skill and rigour to his coaching that only the best can. In the episode he shares his reason's for moving and why he things it's vital for people to move as much as they can.

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You can get in touch with Farid in a number of ways:

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In the episode Farid shares a number inspirations, you can find them here:

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

For this episode I sat down and talked to Rachel Thompson, the UK's leading Animal Flow coach. With a background in dance we talked about how she transitioned from dancing to personal training to becoming a movement coach. Never taking things too seriously, Rachel's passion for what she does and her love of Animal Flow shines through in the conversation. Recorded in Browckwell Park, she put me through my paces with a little flow before we got started in the summer sunshine.

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You can get in touch with Rachel via Instagram @rachpt 

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In the episode Rachel shares some sources of inspiration, for more detail on each:

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

In the first episode of the new show I talk to my good friend Frankie Holah about how and why she moves. We talk about her journey from novice runner, to calisthenics boss to working mum and how her movement practice has changed over the years. Frankie shares her personal experiences as well as things she's learnt whilst being a Personal Trainer. Having worked with brands such as Asics, Woman's Health magazine and The Guardian, Frankie has a welcome balanced approach to her training and what it gives her.

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You can reach Frankie via Instagram @FrankieHolah or via her website www.frankieholah.co.uk

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In the episode Frankie shares some inspirations, you can get more detail on them here:

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If you enjoyed the episode please do leave a review and share with your friends and family. Until next time, peace, good vibes and whatever you do, Do More Movement

A preview of whats to come on the brand new podcast from Do More Movement. Inspiring you to move more, each week we'll talk to a guest from the health and fitness world and beyond and find out why they move, what it gives them and why they want you to move more.