Gymnazo Podcast

Gymnazo Podcast

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Gymnazo Podcast episodes

  • Personal Training Should Be Abolished!

    In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes, dives into why he thinks the job title of personal trainer as well as the responsibilities that come with that title should be re-invented. As a thought leader on the cutting edge of innovation in the fitness industry, if you want to be at the forefront of change, you won't want to miss this episode.

    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.

    26 min
  • The Next Evolution of the Fitness Industry with Mike Lenox and Nick Elliott

    In this episode, Founder and CEO of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes sits down with 2 Functional Movement Specialists and recent MDMC graduates - Mike Lenox and Nick Elliott - to talk about what it means to be a personal trainer with the education we have, where the fitness industry is right now and where it's going, how critical thinkers are blowing up the industry and more!

    Connect with Michael:

    IG: @3d_athlete

    Connect with Nick:

    IG: @focused_training_

    Connect with Mike:

    IG: @xhilarate_body_mind_fitness

    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.

    1 hr 3 min
  • CPT vs. DPT: What is the TRUE Scope of a Personal Trainer?

    In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo and Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, speaks candidly about his experiences with the healthcare system, where he thinks the movement industry is heading, how we, as trainers, can start to blend performance and restoration, the idea of creating a new identity for ourselves and more. If you want to stay at the cutting edge of innovation within the fitness industry, you'll want to listen to this episode.

    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.

    38 min
  • Form vs. Function: What's Right and What's Wrong

    In this episode Functional Movement Specialists Michael Hughes and CJ Kobliska are talking form vs. function. They explore questions like is there a right and wrong way to move? How should the body move? What kinds of limitations exist with each? Where is there opportunity for growth? and more!

    If you're looking to understand your body better through exploring and uncovering movement dysfunctions, click the link below to book a movement assessment with one of our Senior Movement Specialists!

    Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)

    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.

    48 min
  • How 3D Training Helps Prep Women for Pregnancy and Postpartum with Kaleena Ruskin

    In this episode, Paden Hughes, Co-Founder of Gymnazo and Kaleena Ruskin, Pelvic Core and Senior Movement Specialist at Gymnazo discuss what Kaleena's pregnancy experience was like from prenatal training, labor and delivery, recovering postpartum and what she would recommend to women who are anywhere along that journey.

    Experiencing postpartum dysfunctions like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti, back pain, knee pain or something similar? Click the link below to book a 3D Movement Assessment and start your journey to recovering from your pregnancy related dysfunctions!

    Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)

    Connect with Kaleena:

    IG: @kaleena.ruskin

    Connect with Paden:

    IG: @padenhughes

    More from Gymnazo EDU:

    Check out our Youtube

    Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

    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.

    33 min
  • CJ Kobliska on 3D Functional Training, His Shoulder Injuries, Movement Assessments & More

    In this episode, CJ Kobliska, Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo is giving you the download on his journey. He talks about how he got started at Gymnazo, what he's learned from about movement over the past 7 years, his experience as a GIFT Fellow with the Gray Institute, how he's bringing the Disco Dice back for 2022, and his experiences with injuries.

    Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)

    Connect with CJ:

    IG: movement_exploration_channel

    More from Gymnazo EDU:

    Check out our Youtube

    Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

    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.

    1 hr
  • Why Progressive Overload (As You Know It) Leads to Plateaus and Injuries

    In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, sits down with Director of Programming and Movement Specialist, CJ Kobliska, to discuss their opinions on the traditional idea of progressive overload in training and conditioning.

    In this episode they discuss what they were originally taught about how to progressively overload, how their views have changed, the limitations and risks of traditional progressive overloading, how you can get results without aggressively and monotonously doing the same few exercises and more!

    Connect with Michael:

    IG: @3d_athete

    Connect with CJ:

    IG: movement_exploration_channel

    More from Gymnazo EDU:

    Check out our Youtube

    Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

    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.

    50 min
  • The Biggest Limiting Factor to Your Success as a Trainer

    In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, drops some knowledge and insights around the scope of practice for a trainer. Michael argues why trainers should venture out of their lane as opposed to "staying in their lane" when it comes to clients with pain.

    Michael covers his own journey, explains how movement is like dating, what the Movement Health Spectrum is, what he was missing in order to be a successful trainer and more!

    Connect with Michael:

    IG: @3d_athete

    More from Gymnazo EDU:

    Check out our Youtube

    Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

    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.

    46 min
  • Shifting the Focus of Training from How We Look to How We FEEL with Sean Pearse

    In this episode, Director of Programming at Gymnazo, CJ Kobliska, sits down with Movement Coach, Sean Pearse to talk about movement as art and expression, shifting perspectives away from aesthetics, how to build a movement routine and a lot more!

    About Sean:

    "As a Movement Practitioner and Coach out of Victoria, Canada, my deep joy comes from exploring the many avenues of movement. Both it’s external expression and diversity as well as it’s capability to be a tool of self-discovery. My mission is to continue inspiring clients, followers, and people to begin their own movement practice. One that is intrinsically inspiring and allows an opportunity to heal, grow, connect and self-express."

    Get connected:

    Sean Pearse: IG - @sean.pearse

    CJ Kobliska: IG - @movement_exploration_channel

    More from Gymnazo EDU:

    Check out our Youtube

    Follow us on IG: @gymnazo_edu

    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.

    1 hr 12 min

About Gymnazo Podcast

From the publisher's feed

Welcome to the Gymnazo Podcast where you get to peak behind the curtains of what it takes to create and run a 7-figure fitness facility that ranks in the top 5% of boutique fitness studios for revenue. But to be honest, that’s the least interesting thing about us. Founded by Michael Hughes, Gymnazo has created an eco-system of services that blend performance with restoration techniques and attracts top coaches to its facility.