Motivated by Movement

Keeping within an hour was a real challenge for this catch up with a my good friend and expert physio Laura. We just kept getting so carried away with our excitement for the human body!

Laura von wullerstorff Sc.D, has been a Physiotherapist for over 20 years. She owns and operates her own physiotherapy consulting business, working with a team of physiotherapists in Brussels and nearby Hoeilaart. She also teaches manual theory courses mainly in the United States and Europe.

Laura is an American Board Certified Orthopeadic Specialist in physical Therapy (OCS).

Together we certified as Pose Method of running technique coaches. Now and then we join forces to teach running technique workshops in Brussels.

In this interview we talk about:

- Running & secret lunges in the woods
- From an active childhood to a promising horseback rider.
- Exploring the world and teaching English in South-Korea
- Overcoming injuries and looking for answers 
-  A career in and life long student of Physical therapy
-  Radical new insights on stress fractures in the Lumbar spine (pars region) in adolescents.
-  What the CORE? 

Core:  Anatomy & Function
              Inhibition & Incoordination
              Degradation & Aggregation
              Myths & Facts
              Strength & Stability
              Mobility & Body Awareness
              Where to start?

- The importance of breathing and a barefoot lifestyle.
- Tips on improving your sitting position and daily posture.
- Why and how to invest in your low squat.

Laura's website: http://lvwphysiobrussels.com/nl/about/


In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.  More info: Bemoreactive.fit

Dichterbij de natuur leven en terug grijpen naar de essentie ligt mezelf ook nauw aan het hart. Tijd dus voor een gesprek met Bert Poffé
Bert is rewinding en lifestyle coach. Hike en survival instructor, burn-out consultant en oprichter van Rewilding Drum. 
Samen met zijn echtgenote heeft hij ook een boek uitgebracht met als titel: ' Rewilding, herontdek je natuurinstinct'

Allereerst mijn excuses voor de geluidskwaliteit die soms te wensen overlaat. 

In dit interview hebben we het oa over: 

- RE-wilding, een persoonlijk verhaal.
- Natuur en mens...re-connectie 
- Hunter-Gatherer science
- Natuurpark de Grotten van Han
- Herintroductie van diersoorten
- Bushcraft, survival, natural movement
- Op avontuur bij de first nations
- Ultralopen in de Atacama woestijn
- Vuur, het ultieme symbool van rewinding en andere natuurelementen
-  Kruipen, sluiten en rollen in de modder.
- Blij zijn met de eekhoorns om je heen.
- Minimalistische schoenen
- Bert's boek en 'start to rewilding'

Zoals elke aflevering sluiten we af met praktische, bruikbare tips om zo onze tijd op deze mooie aardbol een klein stukje aangenamer te maken. 

Bert Poffé: 

Website: 
https://www.bertpoffe.com
https://www.rewildingdrum.com

Social media: 
https://www.facebook.com/Bert.Poffe?hc_ref=ARTxjSrEov77eSPtlKUNCJ-7UowZXXIPNaLapC0YnJzTAEP0_KQg43-HWhNqHER7WWc&ref=nf_target
https://www.facebook.com/rewildingdrum/?eid=ARApWafUaU_UJu2YsqAhtSeWD_HAuC_igz3EAXv-M2HC1fJh5ydVEogO9B-zjesPz2E-72HEUNHYWMCA&timeline_context_item_type=intro_card_work&timeline_context_item_source=587076616&fref=tag
https://www.instagram.com/bertpoffe/?hl=nl

Boek: 
https://www.bertpoffe.com/rewilding-herontdek-je-natuurinstinct/

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From corporate life to social enterprise - Finding renewed happiness and life orientation through running'

Had a great conversation with my friend Tarek Kholoussy

Tarek is a social entrepreneur with an MBA with honors from New York University and worked at top organizations like Goldman Sachs.  In 2013, Tarek left the corporate world behind in an effort to explore the actual world. After traveling to over 100 countries, running 25 marathons and supporting social causes such as the Bali Hope Ultra, Tarek launched Nomads Giving Back! with the vision to inspire nomads, travelers and expats to give back to the communities we call home away from home. Inspire yourself, inspire the world!

In this interview: 

- Surviving the concrete jungle after 9/11
- From corporate life to more impactful, connective and meaningful life
- Professional growth / Personal growth
- Modern day nomads and nomad hotspots
- Renewed Happiness and orientation through running
- Exploring the world to explore within
- Marathons and Ultra runs
- Running in Madagascar, Colombia, Bali, Nepal,....
- What's your why and your personal journey
- Nomads giving back

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go" - Ts. Eliot. -  

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.  More info: Bemoreactive.fit

Farid Herrera is one of the top international Movement coaches and a big inspiration for me. 
Influenced by gymnastics, parkour, Capoeira and many more he gained expertise in human movement and how to optimise your potential.

He has been working as a choreography consultant for some of the biggest brands in sportswear. 

Both of us passionate about movement, we discuss:

- Movement as a concept
- Opportunities in London
- Move to survive / Move to thrive
- The benefits of fear, risk and embarrassing situations
- Jacky Chan & problem solving
- Gymnastics as a bridge to Parkour 
- Liberty and expression in Capoeira
- Kids parkour project and the start of a coaching career
- Atomisation and 'free movement' cross-over
- Specialist or generalist
- End-result culture

Get in touch or see Farid in action:

- Website: https://www.faridherrera.com

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farid_herrera/

- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCguuqKHZzzQmUyyCQdpZ7Jg

- Playbook: https://my.playbookapp.io/farid-herrera

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.  More info: Bemoreactive.fit

Deze aflevering is Nederlands gesproken.   

Pieter's levensmotto is 'Movement is life'. Bewegen is leven maar ook leven is bewegen. 

 Kinesist, Docent en beweeg coach.  

In deze leuke babbel hebben we oa over:  

- Buiten spelen en bomen klimmen  

- Hedendaagse klachten binnen de fysiotherapie en de evolutie van de laatste 15 jaar  

- Het belang van beweging op jonge leeftijd  

- Natuurlijk bewegen, van jager-verzamelaar tot nu 

- Bewegen als vorm van expressie  

- Spiegelneuronen en andere oeroude mechanismen  

- Zoals elke aflevering sluiten we af met praktische, bruikbare tips om zo onze tijd op deze mooie aardbol een klein stukje aangenamer te maken.   

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.  More info: Bemoreactive.fit

Simon Grimstrup is a Danish trail runner, adventure racer, elite endurance athlete, race organiser, tour guide and so much more. 

Simon won the 2013 Jungle Ultra (230Km), finished 29th place in the 2014 UTMB, became 7th in the 2015 Ultra Mount Fuji, Won the Lost Island Ultra in Fiji in 2018 and ran an FKT of 375km in 2019. And this is just a glimpse of his impressive list of victories and athletic achievements. 

In this interview we talk about:

- Why 'The Barbarian Trail runner'?

- His attraction to nature, competition and mountains

- How Simon grew up and when he got in to (long distance) running

- Getting to the start line of the Ultra Mount Fuji

- Racing in different enivrements. Desert, snow, jungle, mountains, multi stage races

- Sleep strategies for multi day race

- Training and mental & physical preparation

- Trail tours & environmental awareness

- As usual we finish with a useful tip from Simon. 

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

I had a great, empowering talk with one of our former Xterra Triathlon heros Jim 'Jimbo' Thijs.

Currently Jim is living in Sardinia and working as a Triathlon coach for 'This is Thijs coaching' and Trinuoro. Jim was a pro triathlete for 11 years and has an impressive list of victories and places of honour. 

In this episode you learn more about:

- The legend of the impossible hill
- Why kids need to climb trees
- Career choices and opportunities
- Ironman to Xterra
- Age groups & elites
- Talent vs. work
- Training & skills
- Jim's coaching projects
- Top tips to get you started

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https://www.facebook.com/JimThijsTV/
https://www.instagram.com/jim_thijs/?hl=nl

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

Willy (Wieland Heiser) is the European Head- and Master coach of the Pose Running Method. 

I really enjoyed our conversation for this episode.

Among other things we talk about:

• From athlete to Pose Method team instructor
• Running Technique (of course :)
• Drills
• Movement Method
• Scientific research
• Crossfit & WOD
• Pose Fall Pull
• One practical tip to start today!

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

Hosted by Ken Gilbert founder of BeMoreActive. Find out more about our coaching activities on bemoreactive.fit

Deze aflevering is Nederlands gesproken.

Te gast in Motivated by Movement is Dirk 'Boempatatman' Janssen.

We komen eindelijk te weten waar de naam Boempatatman vandaan komt.

We hebben het ook nog over:

- Dirk's verhaal, van sociaal werker tot Wim Hof instructor
- Ijsbaden en Bosbaden
- De natuur als therapie
- Shinrin Yoku

Zoals elke aflevering sluiten we af met praktische, bruikbare tips om zo onze tijd op deze mooie aardbol een klein stukje aangenamer te maken. 

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

Hosted by Ken Gilbert founder of BeMoreActive. Find out more about our coaching activities on bemoreactive.fit

 For the first episode of 'Motivated by Movement', my guest is Jerôme Rattoni whom I met for the first time during our Level II Movnat certification in Houston Texas back in 2015.  Today Jerôme is a Movnat team instructor responsible for Europe and he runs Scarabs training in Hungary.  

In this episode you get to hear more about:

• Movnat as a system.
• What the ‘Combatives & Aquatives’ workshops are all about.
• How Natural Movement changed our lives and why it is never to late to start.
• What you can do to start today

Enjoy!

In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.

Hosted by Ken Gilbert founder of BeMoreActive. Find out more about our coaching activities on bemoreactive.fit