Freestyle Way

Dr. Nicholas Romanov, a renowned sports scientist, is the developer of the @posemethod. In this episode, in his unique and compelling ways, he shares the principles of human performance and his philosophy on movement. Originally from Russia, he relocated to the United States in the early 90s. In 2002, he conducted a groundbreaking study with Prof. Tim Noakes and others, demonstrating a revolutionary technique that reduced knee impact during running by nearly 50%. Published in 2004, this research showcased his expertise and commitment to enhancing sports performance.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/posemethod/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasromanov/

Website: https://nicholasromanov.com/

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Lee Elias is a multi-talented individual, acclaimed author, podcast host, and championship coach whose expertise and inspirational words have left an indelible mark on audiences, especially for his expertise in building a winning team!

Learn more about Lee and his work here: https://gamesevengroup.com

Lee Elias Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leemjelias

Lee Elias LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leeelias

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Miguel Sant'ana is an internationally renowned hand balancer and coach with over a decade of experience teaching his method to a diverse global audience, from beginners to high-level athletes, aiming to inspire clear understanding and commitment in hand balance practice.

LEARN AND MASTER THE FUNDAMENTALS OF HAND BALANCING: https://artofhandstands.com

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https://www.instagram.com/miguel_hand_balance/

https://www.youtube.com/@Miguel_hand_balance

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Josh Pirtle, also known as Fluffy Duck, is a prominent figure in the CrossFit community, renowned for his humor and memes centered around CrossFit, athletes, and the community.

Jos Pirtle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realfluffyduck/

Josh Pirtle's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Lj8Bs8JobfAiJbLOgPeSB?si=3f18187dafcf4c73

Josh Pirtle's X Account: https://twitter.com/RealFluffyDuck

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Víctor Ortiz de la Torre, el cómico gimnasta que interpreta a Wilbur, ha cautivado a más de ~400,000 seguidores en Instagram. Con su humor, habilidades acrobáticas y como un ex campeón de gimnasia artística encontró su vocación en el mundo del arte y el circo. Además de su trabajo como actor y acróbata, ha creado espectáculos y recorrido el mundo con su talento. En este episodio, Wilbur comparte su trayectoria y su vida que demuestra que el humor, el arte y el deporte son la combinación perfecta para vivir con diversión.

Sigue a Wilbur en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wilburvictor/

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Sue Izzo is a seasoned business consultant and brand strategist with over 20 years of experience in sports management and personal brand development. Before establishing her small business consulting firm, she excelled in helping Olympic athletes leverage their talents to build thriving personal brands, securing lucrative endorsement deals, entertainment opportunities, and successful business ventures. Sue now applies her wealth of knowledge and expertise to assist solo entrepreneurs and small business teams, particularly those with 5 to 20 years of experience, in navigating the complexities of business growth.

She offers one-on-one consulting, coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements to help her clients reinvent their brands, enhance internal processes, reengage their teams, and make informed decisions. Sue Izzo's mission is to empower her clients to work smarter, achieve greater success, and make more money while avoiding common pitfalls. Her unique blend of experience and guidance positions her as a valuable resource for those seeking to take their businesses to the next level of success.

Sue Izzo - www.sueizzo.com

4-Week Sports Management Mastermind - https://www.sportsmanagementmastermind.com/

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In this episode, Carl Paoli talks to Nelson Cuadras, the host of The Daily Practice Podcast and Director of Training of StrongArm Tech

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In the lecture "What is Freestyle," Coach Carl Paoli presents a comprehensive framework that serves as his book's thesis. The lecture offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and mechanics of physical movement and fitness, providing a holistic approach to understanding and mastering these disciplines. Coach Paoli begins by defining "freestyle" as an approach to fitness that involves practicing multiple disciplines to develop, distill, and progress them. He emphasizes the role of "position" as the cornerstone for interpreting and understanding movement. Through this lens, he discusses the mechanical similarities and differences between various exercises and explores movement control from both global and local perspectives. Towards the end of the lecture, Coach Paoli elaborates on different techniques as progressions that contribute to skill development. He concludes by asserting that the "freestyle" approach transcends being a mere methodology; it is a lifestyle that can be applied both in sports and everyday life.

Introduction

Purpose of the Video

Answer questions about progression, techniques, and developing techniques.

The lecture elaborates on the framework in part 1 of his book.

What is Freestyle?

Breaking Down the Term

"Free" + "Style"

"Free" for freedom of movement and "Style" for the individualized approach.

Formal Definition

An approach to fitness where one practices multiple disciplines to develop one's purpose and progression.

The Importance of Position

Position Defined

Answers to "Where are you?" and "What do you look like?"

The Concept of Floating in Space

Imagining your body in space to understand position.

Framework Elements

Position

Movement

Purpose

Relationships between Movements

Progressions

Identifying Problems Through Position

Example: Muscle Up Challenge

Doing 100 pull-ups and dips but struggling with the muscle-up.

Biomechanics and Technique

Movement Patterns

Squat and Pistol as examples.

Mechanical Similarities

Identifying similar movement patterns to develop progressions.

Movement Standards

What is Movement Standard?

A recommendation by an authority.

Tailoring movements to individual needs.

Understanding Planes and Positions

The Midline

Four Core Positions

Standing, Inverted, Flexion, and Extension

Movement as a Code

Purpose and Intelligence

Movement as a form of developing greater levels of intelligence.

Functional Movement

Definitions and Misunderstandings

Individualized Prescription

Strength and Capacity

Simple-Complex-Simple Lens

Progressing from Basic to Advanced

Style as Technique and Progression

Styles as Various Techniques

Progression through Techniques

Conclusion

Freestyle as Lifestyle

Not just a methodology but a lifestyle.

Applicability in Life and Sport

This framework aims to capture the key points and structure of Coach Carl Paoli's lecture on "What is Freestyle," offering an organized way to understand his insights into fitness, movement, and lifestyle.

Framework for Coach Carl Paoli's Lecture on What is Freestyle

Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16vwjJbNA9I

In this episode, Carl Paoli goes over his framework for bringing a vision and ideas to life and the 10 steps he iterates on to make it possible.

Framework:

1. Feasibility: Can the project technically and legally be done?

2. Viability: Can the project sustain itself financially?

3. Desirability: Does the project fulfill a want or need?

Ten Steps For Bringing an Idea to Life

1. Decide to Execute Your Idea

2. Make Your Requirements Less Silly

3. Identify and Execute the First Step

4. Measure Success

5. Delete Unnecessary Parts or Processes

6. Simplify or Optimize

7. Build Transaction Mechanism

8. Accelerate Cycle Time

9. Manage Resources for Growth

10. Automate and Assess Desirability

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In today's episode, Carl Paoli is joined by Caroline Burckle. Olympic athlete Caroline delves deep into the emotional challenges of transitioning from her athletic career to pursuing other interests, such as making art.

Swimming has played a significant role in Caroline's life, and she reflects on how her approach to swimming has evolved over the years. From focusing on yardage to heart rate and ultimately learning to enjoy the activity, swimming has become a personal and intimate experience for her. She describes swimming as a place to breathe, flow, and be present, comparable to practicing yoga in the water

As Caroline navigates her transition period, she opens up about the challenges of not knowing what comes next and the pressure to figure it all out. She questions the importance of doing what she truly wants without any regrets.

Caroline also shares her insights and experiences working with athletes and performers, emphasizing the significance of self-regulation and taking care of oneself before assisting others.

Join us as we explore Caroline's journey of self-discovery, her struggle with expectations, and her quest for calm, intimate connections. We delve into the power of meaningful conversations, regulating emotions, and finding fulfillment in solitude.

Caroline Burckle:

https://www.instagram.com/caroburckle/

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Topics Covered:

1. Caroline Burckle's struggle of transitioning from being an athlete to pursuing other interests:

Emotional challenges and guilt associated with letting go of athlete identity

Feeling trapped by expectations to continue working in the same field

Questioning the importance of doing what one truly wants without regrets.

2. Caroline Burckle's personal experience with letting go of her athlete identity:

Avoiding swimming for five years after retiring.

Evolving approach to swimming from focusing on yardage to focusing on heart rate and enjoyment

Swimming is a humbling and honest place to gauge how one feels

Using swimming as breath work and to engage with the world

Adapting swimming routine to the needs of the person swimming with.

3. Caroline Burckle's current transition period and uncertainties about the future:

Considering whether to go back to what is familiar or explore new potential careers

Embracing the discomfort of not knowing and not trying to escape it

Struggling with expectations of others and doing things for oneself without feeling selfish

Exploring the concept of movement and its impact on emotions

The importance of taking care of oneself:

The body-centered approach to understanding and regulating cues

Leaders and people in authority need to regulate themselves before helping others

The role of leaders in creating a centered and clear environment for others

4. Practical approaches to regulate one's state:

Using the ladder concept to understand fight or flight response and being flat

Techniques like breath work, sift sensations, images, feelings, thoughts, and body scans

Understanding one's state to optimize performance as an athlete or performer.

5. Caroline's exploration of her own preferences and desires

Finding alignment and purpose in activities like walking in nature and having deep conversations

Embracing solitude and reflecting on identity

Wrestling to share gifts and the fear of other people's opinions

6. Discovering freedom and enjoyment in sharing gifts without the need for metrics

Memories and connections that hold significance:

Memories of art class in grade school, sketching, and painting

Memories of a pool called Lakeside and a coach who fostered creativity and freedom

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