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Matt (coach NerdFitness.com) sits down with friends and special guests to talk about a variety of topics ranging from natural movement to mindfulness, to the importance of play and beyond.... more
FAQs about The Human Animal Podcast:How many episodes does The Human Animal Podcast have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.
June 16, 2014Parkour and Ninja Warrior w/ Travis Noble GravesThis week we have another special guest on the pod, Travis Noble Graves! Travis and I met back at one of the original MovNat certifications in Boston in 2012. He designs all the conditioning programs for American Parkour, runs classes at their location in D.C., and teaches a Parkour certification instructors across the country. If […]...more51minPlay
June 09, 2014Overtraining vs Under RecoveringThis week Jake comes to the table with a question he’s been wrestling with: how much training is too much training? Specifically, he’s asking about young swimmers who spend 12 hours a week in the pool and are looking for more training to do outside of the pool. What advice is best? This sparks a […]...more32minPlay
June 01, 2014Body Image w/ Molly GalbraithThis week we have the amazing Molly Galbraith on the pod! Molly is a trainer, lecturer, writer, and all around great person. I was fortunate enough to meet Molly during the Train Like A Girl 2 Seminar (which she hosted and spoke at). We’ve been keeping up with each other ever since on a topic near and […]...more45minPlay
May 26, 2014Six Pillars of Holistic FitnessThis week we pull back the veil and uncover exactly how we think about coaching someone to long-term success. We use this framework to inform our decision-making, whether it be in a one-on-one sit down, an initial intake, a meeting with a client who feels “stuck” or wants to continue their progress to the next level, […]...more42minPlay
May 12, 2014Cultivating MobilityThis week we answer a question from listener Judi and go into detail about the hot topics of mobility, flexibility, stretching, and more! These topics aren’t simple, but the solution is. Listen to find out what I mean. “Hey Matt, It’s getting close to baby day – so excited for you! But I have a […]...more37minPlay
May 05, 2014Emotional Well-Being and Tiger Kittens – The Human Animal PodcastIn today’s episode, we dive down a rabbit-hole that Nate opened on a previous pod: emotional goal-setting. Drawing inspiration from the work of Thich Nhat Hanh, Nathan lays out a template for understanding our emotional selves and how we relate to others. We also talk about empaths from Star Trek and Tiger Kittens. What’s not […]...more44minPlay
April 28, 2014Do You Have a Health or a Fitness Goal?This week, Nate and I sit down to cover a topic near and dear to our hearts: goal-setting. Why do we set the goals we do? Are they appropriate for what we want to accomplish? And how does the fitness industry alter our perception of ourselves? This was one of our most powerful discussions yet! […]...more31minPlay
April 24, 2014Listener Q&AThis week, the team tackles questions from our listeners and talks about what Jake has been doing for his training. Eric asks about training in the aerobic zone and becoming a better runner. Emili asks about injury prevention. Remember, you can always send your questions in to [email protected] Happy listening!...more38minPlay
April 06, 2014Working Out On The RoadThis week, the crew talks about options for working out while on the road. We’ll cover mindset, exercises, movement, and more! Check it out. If you like what you hear, please take a moment to rate us on iTunes. Or if you have a question you’d like to submit, please email us at [email protected]. Have […]...more22minPlay
March 31, 2014Endurance Athlete PrimerThis week, the team tackles smart training principles for recreational endurance athletes. If you are someone who doesn’t get paid to run, but wants to compete in a 5k, half-marathon, marathon, Spartan race, etc., this one’s for you! We’ll lay out the top 3 mistakes that most people make in their training, and how you […]...more33minPlay
FAQs about The Human Animal Podcast:How many episodes does The Human Animal Podcast have?The podcast currently has 68 episodes available.