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Podcast Summary:
James Breese's journey from being a police officer in London with chronic back pain to becoming a fitness expert, strength coach and author is highlighted, focusing on his transition and the significant impact of kettlebell training and Functional Movement Systems (FMS). The importance of addressing fundamental aspects of health such as walking, hydration, sleep, and basic mobility before moving on to more complex fitness routines is emphasized.

A structured, data-driven approach to fitness and wellness is advocated, incorporating technology and apps to monitor and improve client progress, highlighting the effectiveness of maintaining basics like daily step count.

This episode discusses the integration of personal experiences and insights into fitness training, stressing the significance of personal growth and the role of proper movement and exercise in pain management. The conversation underscores the importance of simplicity and consistency in training programs, encouraging clients to maintain basic healthy habits and use corrective exercises to address specific issues for long-term wellness.

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Summary: This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes that mobility and stability are fundamental to movement optimization. Both are essential, with mobility referring to the freedom of motion and stability to the control of that motion.

Assessment Challenges: Measuring mobility is relatively straightforward with tools like goniometers. However, assessing stability is more complex and less consistent, especially when isolated to a single joint.

Movement Consistency: A person’s movement capabilities can vary significantly based on posture and load. For example, someone might have good ankle mobility on the table but struggle with balance when standing.

Underlying Issues: Pain and movement problems often prompt discussions about mobility and stability. However, these issues are frequently more about the underlying causes, such as tissue quality, tone, or compensatory patterns, rather than simple mobility or stability deficits.

Approach to Improvement: Effective intervention often requires a combination of mobility and stability work, tailored to the individual's needs. We suggest using a mix of exercises and assessments to identify and address the root causes of movement limitations.

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Summary

The Movement Podcast discusses removing wellness barriers through education, functional wellness screens, and the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals.

Highlights

• 🎙️ Exciting return to the Movement Podcast after a break!
• 📚 New education resources aim to remove barriers to wellness.
• 🧘‍♂️ Emphasis on the importance of self-care for health professionals.
• 🩺 Screening reveals high-risk wellness factors among professionals.
• 📊 Data shows a significant number of healthcare providers struggle with wellness.
• 💤 Sleep and behavioral health are critical areas to address.
• 🏋️‍♂️ Movement quality is essential for overall wellness.

Key Insights

• 📈 Self-Care is Essential: Many healthcare professionals neglect their wellness while focusing on others, highlighting the need for individual wellness practices.
• 🧪 Screening for Wellness: Functional wellness screens can identify risk factors, enabling more informed health decisions.
• ⚖️ Importance of Balance: Achieving balance in sleep, movement, and mental health is vital for overall well-being.
• 🔄 Behavioral Change: Awareness of one’s health status is crucial to initiate effective behavioral changes for better health outcomes.
• 🚥 Risk Factors Matter: Identifying and addressing risk factors is essential for preventing injuries and achieving fitness goals.
• 🛌 Sleep Quality Affects Health: Poor sleep is a common issue that impacts overall health and should be prioritized in wellness strategies.
• 💡 Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data from wellness screenings can guide healthcare professionals in tailoring interventions for their clients.

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In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we wrap up our season 5 finale. We want to thank our listeners, and if you’re listening for the first time, welcome. 

We’ve put together some highlights to recap every episode this season and the amazing guests who’ve shared with us along the way. 

Whether you missed a few episodes, or want a quick refresher on what was discussed, here is your opportunity. We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to being back with you all in season 6.

So get ready for the season 5 finale of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS

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Today, Gray sits down with friend and colleague Behnad Honarbakhsh. Behnad is the founder of Fit To Train Human Performance Systems in Vancouver, British Columbia.

From Strength and Conditioning to Physical Therapy, Behnad has worked with teams and athletes from the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS.

On this episode we discuss running a multidisciplinary clinic, finding your blindspots as a clinician, the impact of scar tissue on movement, and the importance of creating human connection with your patients.

So let’s get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding has exploded in popularity in recent years and offers many great health benefits while enjoying life outdoors.

Today, Gray sits down with an expert on the matter, Brody Welte. Brody founded PaddleFit in 2008 and is a gold-winning coach with team USA. He’s worked with numerous pro and non-professional athletes over the years, and has created a globally respected paddle coaching system and culture.

On the show they cover how the definition of fitness has evolved over the years, the importance of breathing in movement, why Stand Up Paddling is a great cross-training activity, and some tips and benefits on getting into paddleboarding and watersports.

So let’s get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.

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Are you an expert in movement? And if so, is it reflected in your current business success? Today, we discuss Gray’s new book, The Business of Movement. 

We cover the importance of pre-screening your clients, what defines an expert, tactics vs. strategies, what role corrective exercises should play in helping clients, and ways to unpack anyone’s movement dysfunction.

So let’s get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.

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Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Perry Nickelston. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician focusing on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic fitness nutrition. 

He is also an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy and the founder of Stop Chasing Pain. 

On this episode we discuss the importance of the lymphatic system, self-care vs self-treatment, how the body’s systems work together, and Perry’s top four places he likes to start when treating his patients.

So let’s get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.

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Have you ever considered if you are overstressed, or just under recovered? How do you know? And how does it affect your performance? 

 Today, we discuss the stress recovery cycle. We cover ways to actively reset your recovery, dumping unnecessary tension and tone, risk and readiness, and using movement as your gauge.

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Up to bat is our guest, Dr. Rob Butler. Rob works in Major League Baseball as the Director of Performance with the St. Louis Cardinals. He oversees player physical development, prevention programs, nutrition, and sports science as well as the medical care for the affiliate teams.

Today, we go around the horn discussing several topics in athletic training and strength and conditioning. We dive head first into the stress recovery cycle,  strategies for working with large groups, and explore arm care, ACLs, and more.

So now, in honor of the great baseball legend Vin Scully, It’s time... for the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.

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