How can we manipulate forces and resistance to best suit the capabilities of our body? Find out today on the Minds on Muscle Podcast.

Having a beautiful garden isn't easy. It's not just about planting a few trees and placing a few stones. It's about choosing the right soil, the right plants, getting the right amount of sun and water. Today on the Minds on Muscle Podcast we are talking recovery for exercise.

When all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail. Today on the Minds on Muscle Podcast, we will explore our favourite exercise tools.

Casts. When you break a bone, you need a cast to help the bone set and heal. The thing about the cast is that it has a deadline, you know when you're going to have it removed and begin the process of rehabilitation. 

Orthotics function like casts, they hold a joint in place to prevent unwanted movement. Yet, when orthotics are prescribed, there is rarely a deadline for when you'll be out of them and on to the next step.

Today, we are discussing orthotics and foot function.

In the timeless baseball movie, the Sandlot, the old man with the dog is a misunderstood and disparaged character by a group of young baseball players. Over the course of the movie, the young baseball players recognize the old man and his dog for their good nature and intrinsic value. In today's podcast, we discuss how exercise machines are a valuable tool why they are so misunderstood.

On today's episode we are joined by our friend and colleague, Eric Patchell. Eric is a Muscle System Specialist, and an avid tennis player. We are excited to have him on today's episode.

You're at a new restaurant with your family. You ask the waiter what his favourite dish on the menu is, he says it's the cuttlefish. You dislike it, your mom hates it, and your aunt loves it. The cuttlefish isn't good for everybody, but it's good for somebody. Today we are talking about exercise malpractice and how every exercise isn't for everyone.

It's not what you look at, it's what you see. Art: You see the painting, you can admire it from a distance. Do you also admire the paint? The canva? And all the other pieces that come together in the creation of the painting? Today, we are discussing internal vs external focus during exercise.

Today, we have a special bonus episode with Curtis 'Clay' Van Wyck. Curtis is a Muscle System Specialist and gym owner in Woodinville, Washington. We discussed gym and business culture and how it molds exercise professionals and clients.

Gardening isn't quite exercise, yet most people talk about it like it is. Today we discuss how some of our favourite ways to stay active might not necessarily be healthy for us. Joining us in the studio is Personal Trainer and Muscle Specialist, Taylor Pleschberger