Movement Made Better Podcast

By Stick Mobility

Podcast by Stick Mobility, the fitness training program that combines joint mobilization, strength training, and active stretching. The show focuses on improving mobility and is hosted by co-founders ... more

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January 04, 2021#37 Sustainable Personal Training with Paden & Michael Hughes of Gymnazo
Check out this week's podcast episode with Paden and Michael Hughes of Gymnazo. Gymnazo is a renowned gym located in San Louis Obisbo, California and is known for its incredible blending of fitness and recovery experiences virtually and in-person. Paden and Michael have also co-founded GymnazoEdu which exists to arm trainers, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts with the tools and experiences they need to turn their passion into rewarding careers and businesses.
Michael is the innovator and internal movement guru who has over 16 years of experience within the fitness industry and a wealth of knowledge: B.S. in kinesiology from Cal State, FAFS, FMR, MDMC, 3DMAPS, CAFS, FCR to name a few.
Paden is the visionary and business leader of Gymnazo. She oversees strategic planning, customer service, company finances, marketing and manages the team.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro / What is Gymnazo
04:09 - Gym owners - investing in your coaches
06:22 - Multi-dimensional movement
06:57 - The MDMC (The Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach)
08:15 - Fitness business conundrum: Loyalty to one coach
10:23 - Biomechanics and imagination
14:24 - Personal training demographics
16:10 - Active mobility work
18:58 - Gymnazo Training Courses
22:05 - Industry debate: Standardized testing and licensing for trainers
26:09 - Gym shutdowns in California
29:17 - Gymnazo adaptations
37:47 - Corona fatigue
41:04 - Virtual training: Adapt, improvise, overcome
53:34 - The MDMC Online Training Module
54:38 - Bonus: Camera recommendations
More from Gymnazo:
www.gymnazo.com
www.gymnazoedu.com
www.instagram.com/gymnazoedu
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58min
December 28, 2020#36 Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain with Joe Reed
Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Joe Reed. Joe is a health coach, strength coach, and the owner and founder of Train Outta Pain. He was originally diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome and neuropathy and found himself spending most of his time in a wheelchair or bed. He later was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and has had it for 8 years. After countless hours of research and study, Joe has beaten his fibromyalgia into remission and has dedicated his life to helping others regain their life through movement and lifestyle education.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro / What is Fibromyalgia
04:46 - Movement and exercise with fibromyalgia
06:46 - Programming for clients with fibromyalgia
10:00 - Support structures, community, and programs
13:10 - Initial primary focuses for movement training
16:20 - Lifting and external loads for those with chronic pain
17:52 - Movement variability and body weight training
19:00 - Calisthenics and body weight gymnastics
20:56 - Introducing play into your training
24:02 - Knowing when to slow down
27:48 - Training clients with fibromyalgia
30:05- The importance of breathwork
33:42 - Educating and empowering clients

More from Joe Reed
https://trainouttapain.com/
https://www.instagram.com/trainouttapain/
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39min
December 21, 2020#35 Lymphatic System & Movement with Perry Nickelston
This week's podcast episode features Dr. Perry Nickelston, a chiropractic physician with a primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition. Dr. Perry studied at The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical, and trigger point soft tissue therapy. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA.
Dr. Perry holds over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry and is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. He is certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find the source of painful dysfunction and correct it until the site of pain improves. He is also a regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
06:31 - What the lymphatic system does
10:52 - The two primary ways the lymphatic system functions
15:18 - What are the primary causes of lymph blockage?
18:32 - The importance of understanding lymph
25:52 - Lymphatic systems effect on the cardiovascular system
27:27 - Why the lymphatic system is crucial for athletes and fitness professionals
30:19 - Assessing lymph
42:13 - The three primary areas where the most lymph resides
45:13 - Understanding how lymph flows in the body
50:23 - Tonsils — an important lymphoid organ
54:41 - The Big 6 — How to systematically assess and treat lymphatics in your body
1:04:24 - Training modalities and movement for healthy lymph flow
1:12:20 - Do good movements and bad movements exist?
1:16:16 - Dr. Perry talks Stick Mobility
1:18:35 - Evolving as a trainer
1:22:23 - Where to find Dr. Perry
More from Dr. Perry
Website | Stop Chasing Pain
Instagram | @StopChasingPain
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37min
December 14, 2020#34 Running and Movement Analysis with Richard Diaz
Tune in to this week's podcast episode with Richard Diaz! Richard is the founder of the Natural Running Network and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. He is also the founder of Diaz Human Performance, a California based sports performance business that has been around for over 18 years. He has extensive experience in clinical sports-specific diagnostics which includes V02 max, resting metabolic assessments, running mechanic video analysis, gait correction, and coaching.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
02:39 - Movement analysis
06:08 - Richard Diaz on Stick Mobility and OCR
10:01 - Running diagnostics - overstriding
13:02 - Gait analysis and mechanics
16:05 - Barefoot training
18:29 - Rehabbing running injuries
21:03 - Changing the perception of your effort
22:48 - Running analysis: treadmill vs track
24:22 - The importance of upper body movement while running
28:13 - Pre-run preparation and warm-ups
32:48 - Running surfaces: road vs trail
36:32 - Training volume
45:09 - Isometrics and priming for running and CrossFit
50:35 - Veejay Jones - World Champion OCR Athlete

More from Richard:
Website: Diaz Human Performance
Instagram: @diazhp

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57min
December 07, 2020#33 The Power of Nasal Breathing with Michael Mullin
Join us in this week's podcast episode with Michael Mullin! Michael is a clinically-based athletic trainer with over 25 years of experience in training and rehabilitation. He is the Owner/Clinician of Integrative Rehab Training LLC and sees clients out of Back Cove Personal Fitness in Portland and individually at their homes. He is a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and a registered Physical Therapy Assistant in California. He is on the adjunct faculty at the University of New England and is a Certified Clinician through the Postural Restoration Institute.
Michael specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation, and training of individuals and has worked with all levels of athletes. He has provided consultation, treatment, and/or presentations to NFL teams, the US Ski Team, Stars on Ice national tour, Perform Better seminars, and Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning to name a few.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Respiration and the internal mechanisms
04:18 - When should we focus on nasal breathing
05:19 - What happens when we breathe through our nose
12:17 - The role of Nitrous Oxide on the breath and immune system
15:23 - Where to begin with nasal breathing training
20:30 - How the modality of breath can alter physiology
22:27 - Cultural applications of nasal breathing
26:47 - Rate of recovery when nasal breathing
29:33 - Proper tongue posture
35:14 - Breathing modalities and quality of sleep
37:34 - Mouth taping and nasal strips
41:03 - Nasal breathings effect on taste, memory, and cardiovascular health
45:15 - Right vs left nostril influence on the autonomic nervous system
47:05 - Deviated septa and restricted nasal passages
49:30 - Mouth vs nasal breathing and their effects on movement
51:16 - How top athletes breathe for peak performance
53:05 - Nasal breathing: spreading awareness within the wellness industry
55:31 - Breathing in masks
57:21 - Nasal breathing: key takeaways

More from Michael:
Integrative Rehab Training (Website)
Integrative Rehab Training (Facebook)
@mjmatc (Instagram)
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1h 4min
November 30, 2020#32 Gaining the Training Edge with Dan Duran and Israel Allen
This week's podcast episode features Dan Duran and Israel Allen of PTA Global.
Dan is the Executive Vice President at PTA Global and oversees the NCCA accreditation, Certified Personal Trainer Program, and all continuing education. This includes creating new educational courses, delivering presentations, speaking at conferences, master-trainer workshops, mentorships, and teaching schools globally.
Israel is the Director of Education at PTA Global and brings nearly 20 years of experience within the fitness industry. He focuses on connecting the education with the application for personal trainers. Prior to working at PTA Global, he was the National Director at Fitness Connection USA. Israel holds a Masters of Science in Human Movement.
PTA Global's NCCA accredited education is specifically designed to prepare trainees for a career as fitness professionals. Their mission statement is to passionately enhance the Health and Fitness Industry, creating success through enjoyment, education, and leadership for the facility, trainer, and client.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro
03:25 - What distinguishes ‘PTA Global’ from other organizations
07:19 - The business side of personal training
10:15 - Importance of getting to know your clients
14:56 - Business portion of PTA Global's Certified Personal Trainer Program
16:28 - Training your significant other — good idea or danger zone
19:21 - The Kaizen 6
20:58 - More on training your significant other
24:02 - The 3-dimensional checkpoint system
26:00 - Importance of knowing how to motivate your clients
29:42 - Fixed mindset vs growth mindset
34:26 - Tips to find the right trainer for the general populace
36:30 - Should new trainers be a specialist or generalist in the industry?
39:11 - Hypothetical discussion on national board approved trainer requirements
46:59 - Dennis’ golden recommendation for client acquisition
49:59 - Dan’s final words of wisdom for fitness professionals

More from Dan:
https://www.instagram.com/danduranptag/
More from Israel:
https://www.instagram.com/ijafitness/

More from PTA Global:
https://www.ptaglobal.com/
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53min
November 23, 2020#31 Technical Fitness with Chad Raynor
This week's podcast episode features Chad Raynor. With over 16 years in the fitness industry, Chad has positioned himself as an elite trainer and influencer working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in mobility. He is a NASM/CPT/CES/PES, Stick Mobility instructor, and holds SFG2 and FRC certifications.

In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro: Against all odds
05:57 - Chad's strength & mobility evolution
13:20 - Positioning, movement patterns, and strength through ranges
15:03 - Training splits: Joint specific vs loaded movement
18:58 - Addressing negativity on social media
25:00 - Arthrex biocomposite anchors
27:40 - Positioning for success - Chad talks Stick Mobility
28:17 - Should we focus on our mobility strengths or weaknesses?
30:29 - Can extreme ranges of motion be detrimental?
33:45 - Training frequency: Heavy lifting
37:16 - Passive stretching vs active stretching
42:29 - All training is strength training
45:12 - Chad talks “@TechnicalFitness” and social media
49:50 - NYC to California
53:51 - What is ‘recover’

More from Chad:
https://www.instagram.com/technicalfitness/
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1h 3min
November 16, 2020#30 Tapping Into Human Potential with Chris Chamberlin
Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Chris Chamberlin. Chris is the current director of programming at the WeckMethod Lab in San Diego, California. With over 12 years of coaching experience and a lifetime's worth of personal practice, he is an industry leader in educating the fundamental principles of human movement. He has several certifications including WMQ, WMR, WMQ2, P.B.R. Training Course, BOSU Elite, and RMT Ropes.

In this podcast we discuss:
0:00 - Intro
4:56 - The importance of strong will and mindset in training
8:10 - Weck Method for power and explosiveness
10:17 - What is coiling?
18:56 - Will coiling strength gains carry over into traditional strength training?
23:41 - Tapping into human potential
25:54 - Isometrics & coiling for strength and aesthetics
30:48 - Torque Sticks
34:14 - Bosu Elite
38:30 - The Green Dot | Weck Method foot science
43:56 - ‘The Bent Press’ for rotational strength
49:18 - “The Iron Master” Arthur Saxon
52:22 - Cycling through torsion lines for lower back health
54:11 - Stick Mobility for stability, efficiency, and safety

More from Chris:
https://www.instagram.com/savageprotocols/
https://www.instagram.com/weckmethod/
https://www.savageprotocols.com/
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58min
November 09, 2020#29 Golf Strong with Ben Shear
This week's podcast episode features Ben Shear! Ben is a performance trainer for numerous PGA Touring Professionals, Fitness Advisor to Golf Digest Magazine, and former host of Sirius XM's "Golfer's Edge" on PGA Tour Radio. Through the years, he has worked with more than 20 PGA Touring Professionals (including a former World #1 golfer and a Major Champion), collegiate golf teams, competitive amateurs, nationally-recognized Junior golfers, and recreational golfers. He founded Athletic Edge Training Facility in 2000 and created the Ben Shear Golf Science and Fitness program.

In this podcast we discuss:
Intro - Who is Ben Shear
PGA Tour Pros vs. Amateur golfers (strength/mobility perspective)…@2:46
The fastest way to hit the ball farther… @7:33
What should be the primary focus of golfers looking to improve their mobility… @10:54
Training different golf demographics (35 vs 65 years old)… @13:35
Screening and assessment process for Pro and Amateur golfers… @17:45
The most common injuries in golf and methods to mitigate them… @21:24
Are trainers ‘over correcting’ their golf clients?… @27:14
How important is breath-work in golf?… @27:56
Current trends in PGA Pro training… @29:50
Key differences between a Hockey Swing and a Golf Swing… @39:15
The biggest challenge of programming for the pro golfer… @43:16
Tiger Woods in his prime… @55:24
Stick Mobility for Golf… @56:56
The pursuit of speed and power - Shortening careers on tour?… @1:03:36
Neal and Ben reveal their picks for the Masters Tournament… @1:11:43

More from Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/bensheargolf/
https://www.instagram.com/ben.shear/
https://www.bensheargolf.com
https://www.athleticedge.net/
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1h 12min
November 02, 2020#28 Old Time Strongman Training with Bud Jeffries
Join us in this week's podcast episode with Bud Jeffries! Bud is a professional performing strongman, minister, massage therapist, motivational speaker, author, and business owner. He has written eight books, produced over 30 DVD series, and several audio products. He has won 2 state, 2 regional, 1 national, and 1 world championship in Drug-Free Powerlifting.
Bud has set over 30 records including 2 world records and several national/American records. He was a member of the University of Florida 1991 SEC Championship Football Team. He has competed in Highland Games, winning his division in Orlando in 1998. He has competed in NHB fights and Toughman competitions. He stands 5’11” tall and weighs 280 pounds.

In this podcast we discuss:
Intro - who is Bud Jeffries
Competition, strongman shows, and squatting 1000 pounds… @7:18
Making the extraordinary ordinary... @12:41
Effort vs. pain - redefining the mindset… @16:40
Bud Jeffries training methodology… @17:19
“Apocalypse Sexy” training parameters… @28:13
Getting stronger from play... @35:16
The benefits of isometrics in strength training… @37:28
Bud on dealing with internet trolls and cyberbullying… @47:39
Utilizing different workout tools... @53:15
Why Bud doesn’t focus on the “Big 3” (Squats, Deadlifts, Bench)... @55:36
Confronting your nemesis exercise… @58:15
What is ‘Noah’s Army’… @1:00:22

More from Bud:
https://www.instagram.com/budjeffries/
http://anunconventionalife.com
https://officialnoahsarmy.com
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1h 15min

FAQs about Movement Made Better Podcast:

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