Straight Shot Radio

Flexibility decreases as you age, but you can do something to combat it! I get into detail on this topic along with answering another question regarding flexibility and knee pain, and go into my defense of the proper use of isolation movements in our 2nd Q&A show.

I lay out many of the flexibility and mobility strategies out there and how to use each to keep mobile, get the most out of your workouts, and resolve injuries that come from tight muscles. Some are better than others, so hopefully this will help you figure out which one’s best for you!

I also get into the hot button topic of isolation movements. They get a lot of hate in the functional fitness world, but I think they’re largely misunderstood and underutilized. I explain when and why to use certain single-joint exercises in your program to make you a better, safer mover.

Jim was born with a severe vision impairment, but has never let anyone else tell him what he can’t do. He has run over 20 marathons and half marathons and is an active cyclist. At almost 55 years old, Jim decided to switch careers to pursue his passion of helping others and now works as a personal trainer. He truely lives out the “no excuses” mantra on a daily basis and is living proof that if you want something in life, you have to put in the work to make it happen. Jim shares his story with us in this episode, filled with motivation, humor, and honesty.  

After suffering a minor low back injury last year (beware of trampoline parks and losses of midline stability!), I developed a protocol to systematically eliminate pain and tightness, correct faulty movement patterns, and return to usual activities in the gym. I go over the entire protocol in detail for you all in this episode. Optimizing recovery from any injury is crucial, so whether it's a low back issue or any other body part, you may find some helpful tips with this one!  

After suffering a minor low back injury last year (beware of trampoline parks and losses of midline stability!), I developed a protocol to systematically eliminate pain and tightness, correct faulty movement patterns, and return to usual activities in the gym. I go over the entire protocol in detail for you all in this episode. Optimizing recovery from any injury is crucial, so whether it's a low back issue or any other body part, you may find some helpful tips with this one!  

Meet my inspiring summer interns, Delaney and Brandon! We sit around a box of donuts (shoutout to flexible dieting and moderation!) to discuss how they got to where they are and what excites them about being trainers before I give them some advice to hopefully help them reach their full potential as coaches. Their instagram handles are @_delooney_tunes and @blittle82. 

What is Direct Primary Care and how can movement shape the future of the medical field? Dr. Ken Rictor, a Direct Primary Care physician at Scotland Family Medicine and Straight Shot Training subscriber joins me to to discuss these topics and along the way shares an ER story that you have to hear to believe.