Gymnazo Podcast

Join Gymnazo Founders, Paden and Michael Hughes in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey of Michael, a kinesiology graduate turned successful personal trainer and 7 figure gym owner. We address a burning question in the fitness industry: when is the right time to invest in your education as a personal trainer? Discover how to identify your knowledge gaps and explore the most effective educational pathways to establish a solid foundation for your expertise.

We dissect the crucial disparity between quick-fix weekend certifications focused on single modalities and the invaluable depth offered by comprehensive systems that integrate scientific principles with the intricacies of human physiology. Plus, don't miss out on an exclusive preview of our forthcoming program, the MultiDimensional Movement Coach Mentorship, designed to empower fitness professionals like you to excel in a dynamic and multidimensional fitness landscape.

Tune in for invaluable insights, practical tips, and a glimpse into the transformative potential of holistic education in the fitness industry. Whether you're a seasoned personal trainer or just embarking on your fitness career, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to elevate your journey to the next level.

Resources:

If you want to learn more about the MultiDimensional Movement Coach (MDMC) Mentorship, check this out.

If you want to join us for a live 2 day in person workshop at our headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, we're hosting a 3D Movement Workshop even April 20-21, 2024. Tickets are $299 (unless you're a MDMC student or grad, then it's free!)

Links:

Connect with us on Instagram.

Connect with us on Tiktok.

In this episode, Gymnazo Founder Michael Hughes reflects on a recent conversation that he had with a college professor and dean about the standard of education in our country.

This episode explores topics that dive deep into the fabric of "How" we get taught to think and process learning as we go through our educational journey. The traditional educational system we are currently in does a great job of producing a certain type of learner or professional.

In this episode, Michael questions whether or not our educational system is teaching its students to ask the right questions and how it is massively affecting the healthcare system and the way the fitness industry has coached its clients. Perhaps there is a better process!

Connect with Michael

IG: @3D_Athlete

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, click here!

In this episode, Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Movement Specialist and Creator of Smoov Moves Grant Thomas. They explore topics like what it means to be strong, integrating intentions and awareness into movement, the differences between a movement matrix and movement pattern, and a whole lot more!

About Grant Thomas:

Grant is a movement specialist that dances in the realms of bodyweight strength, rhythm, and various forms of play. His deep dive into movement began with chronic back pain at age 19 which led him down an alternative path to physical training, mentality, and holistic health. Today, Grant empowers individuals to create their own movement legacy through SMOOV Moves, an online fitness platform that focuses on foundational movement, practical strength and skill development. You can find Grant in the park crawling on the grass, spinning the rope and kicking the hacky sack around for hours on end.

Connect with Grant:

IG: @grantsthomas @smoovmoves

Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aUjXGesQJd3Xf2Qb1gEIw

Connect with CJ

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to www.joinmdmc.com!

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo Michael Hughes, talks about how we - as trainers, therapists, doctors, medical staff, etc. - can be doing more to help people move better. He talks about where the opportunities are in fitness and what we can do with those opportunities. This episode is a rally cry to the trainer who really wants to move the needle forward within the fitness industry by helping push it into its next evolution. So if that's you, make sure to give this episode a listen!

Connect with Michael:

IG: @3d_athlete

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CEO & Founder of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes, chats with Director of Programming at Gymnazo & Functional Movement Specialist CJ Kobliska on what the differences are between HOW to think and WHAT to think and how to discern what is truth within the fitness industry.

Connect with Michael:

IG: @3d_athlete

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Chi Torque course creator DJ Murakami and Program Director at Weckmethod Chris Chamberlin. In this episode they cover their experiences with psychedelics and how that has helped them expand their movement practices to deeper levels, what is chi torque and how it came to be, how to build better communication with your body and more!

DJ Murakami is a trainer with 15+ years experience in Southern California. He is a movement libertarian, the owner of Human Strong Training and the creator of the Chi Torque Course, Torque Stick Course, Predator Protocol Program

Connect with DJ:

IG: @strongcamps

Chris Chamberlin brings with him a lifetime of personal practice and over 15 years of coaching experience in the field of health and wellness. He has worked with individuals of all ages and abilities including world class athletes. His passion for educating others has led him to his current role as Lead Educator and Director of Programming at Weckmethod. Here he continues his unrelenting pursuit to master.

Connect with Chris:

IG: @_christoper.chamberlin_

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Functional Movement Specialist and recently graduated Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach Katrina Ackerman, to talk about her journey from chronic debilitating back pain to workout out at Gymnazo to becoming a Functional Movement Specialist. If you're interested in becoming a trainer or you're looking to understand what makes a Functional Movement Specialist, this is a great episode for you!

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

Connect with Katrina

IG: @katrina_ack

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to www.gymnazoedu.com to join our mentorship program and reach the next evolution of your coaching skills.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo, CJ Kobliska sits down with Functional Movement Specialist and Pelvic Core Specialist, Kaleena Ruskin to dive deep into the rabbit hole of nomenclature. They cover what it is, why you should be using it in your programming and they give some examples of how to use it. This is an episode that will help open you up to more streamlined and creative ways of training movement.

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

Connect with Kaleena:

IG: @kaleena.ruskin

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska sits down with David Weck, Founder of WeckMethod and inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer. David’s influence reaches millions of people across the globe. From world class athletes to disabled individuals regaining the ability to walk, David has been helping people achieve better functional fitness for the past 30 years. Among his many inventions, David is very excited to be launching ProPulse® Speed Trainers and SoleSteps® - both of which serve David’s stated mission which is making “Every Step Stronger” for everyone.

CJ and David get into what weck method, coiling, and spinal engine theory are and how to apply those to training, what the most important functional foundation is, how people became disconnected from the 'feel' of movement, and a lot more!

Connect with David Weck:

Website: WeckMethod.com 

IG: @thedavidweck

Youtube: WeckMethod

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Vincent Vu Founder of Kinis, a brand of barefoot shoes, to talk about how Kinis started, how to transition to barefoot and minimalist training, what it was like running a Spartan Race barefoot, the future of Kinis and more!

Vincent is an experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods industry. He is skilled in Product design, Architecture, Rapid prototyping, Global supply chain, Team building, Woodworking, Management, and Manufacturing. He is a strong business development professional with a Master of Architecture (MA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Manufacturing Engineering from William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business and Savannah College of Art and Design.

Connect with Vincent:

IG: @barefoot_refugee & @kinisbarefoot

Website: https://www.kinis.com/

Connect with CJ:

IG: @movement_exploration_channel

More from Gymnazo EDU:

Check out our Youtube

Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

Start Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement Course

Join The Movement Collective Discord Community

To dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.