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In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness, Jenn and Meredith break down the current conversation comparing multi-joint and single-joint exercises. They discuss muscle memory and the variety of complex definitions behind the term. They talk about assumptions that are coming from social media and the importance of understanding the purpose of individual exercises for your body. 

Jenn and Meredith also have a conversation about the evolution of fitness and the cultural awareness of body types and body shapes from the 90’s up until today. 

Topics discussed:

• Multi-joint vs. Single joint exercise
• Movement patterns
• Physical changes you can see vs. what is actually happening in the body
• Muscle memory
• Analyzing the purpose of an exercise for you
• How the perception of bodies and fitness has changed over time

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Single Joint vs. Compound (Multi) Joint Exercise (Which Works Better to Build Muscle?)

Functional Exercise

Developing Greater Movement

Mobility

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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Christine Coen, Mental Health Dietitian, Binge Eating Coach, and Founder of The Warrior Team Workouts. After experiencing severe burnout in her life Christine began a journey toward recovery that allowed her to learn how to teach her body how to feel safe day-to-day. Christine and Jenn talk about the importance of looking internally to understand why and when our bodies are disregulated. 

Christine also shares how she is helping others experience restoration and peace in their body and mind, through nutrition, coaching and counseling and her desire to use social media as a place to empower others.

Topics discussed:

• Mental health and physical dysregulation
• Finding love and nourishment outside of food
• Inner work vs. outer work
• Recovery isn’t just about cortisol reduction 
• HPA axis
• Breathwork

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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Dr. Ali Navidi. Dr. Ali Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist who uses Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, chronic pain and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Navidi and Jenn discuss the connection between mental health and digestive health and how getting the brain and gut to communicate better can lead to health improvements. Dr. Navidi talks about his work in treating IBS and chronic pain with a combination of CBT and Clinical Hypnosis. 

Jenn also shares her personal experiences with grief and how she has navigated it with exercise, therapy and clinical hypnosis. Dr. Navidi shares how clinical hypnosis can turn talk therapy into an experience for patients, that furthers their healing journey.

A Guide to Understanding the Brain-Gut Connection

Topics discussed:

• Dr. Navidi’s work in GI Psychology
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• The connection between mental health and digestive health
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• Mental health support and athletic endeavors
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• IBS treatment
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• Jenn’s personal health questions about GI health and hypnosis
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• Clinical hypnosis and sport performance

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In the season premiere episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Callen McGibbon, strength coach and Co-Founder of REPerformance, a program that helps teachers build cohesive Phys Ed departments in schools. Callen founded REPerformance in 2019 out of a need for change in the current Physical Education system and resources for young athletes that provide long-term pathways for healthy habits. Callen talks about the impact of physical activity on an individual’s state-of-mind.

Callen McGibbon, also discusses the important act of enabling parents to teach physical literacy to their children and how the future of a person’s physical health begins with engagement at a young age.

Topics discussed:

• Callen’s professional journey  
• Education based approaches to fitness
• REPerformance
• The relationship between fitness and mood
• Teaching physical literacy as a parent
• Quantifying the impacts of physical activity 
• How to support REPerformance

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In our first episode of season 2, join us for an in-depth conversation about women-specific training research and resistance training. The Peach Pit team talks with Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in New York. Brad serves as the graduate director of the Human Performance and Fitness program. They discuss various studies, training methods, and common myths surrounding women and resistance training. Brad also shares his takeaways from a 2021 study on partial ROM knee extensions with solely female subjects.  

Jenn and Meredith share how they train themselves and clients to use different ranges of motion and the benefits of exploring these methods. They also share their observations on the effects of single versus joint exercise on muscle hypertrophy.

Topics discussed:

• Hypertrophy
• “The Bulk Myth”: resistance training
• Women-specific training research
• Training around menstrual cycles 
• Partial ROM vs. Full ROM
• Single vs. multi-joint exercise
• Promoting partial ROM for safety
• Defining stretching and eccentric, in hypertrophy literature
• Jenn and Meredith’s 90’s Fix

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The idea that we are synched is fascinating and HRV research is telling this story….

In episode 7, join us for a unique conversation on heart rate variability. HRV has substantial health implications regarding the ability to adapt to stressors and has been shown to be altered in many cardiovascular and neurological disorders. We will take you deeper into the trend, share how you can get an inside look into your training with HRV, and give you something tangible to utilize for yourself. 

Bethany Rocha, Peak Performance Coach at Neuropeak Pro, talks about the NTEL belt and what she has learned in both belt and precision breath training. Rocha shares how our performance can suffer when the internal state of our bodies, our brains and our nervous systems are stuck in patterns of imbalance. 

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Topics discussed:

• HRV and its significance 
• Common fitness and workout obstacles 
• Origins of HRV
• NTEL BELT experience
• Training vs. tracking
• What Bethany has learned with belt/precision breath training
• Belt/Precision Training: “Am I doing it right?”

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The fitness industry has tried to wrongly convince you that checking off a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge…  Since you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness. The trainer toolbox interview for this season of TFBF is with George Grose, an Exercise Professional that works with clients and a published author on eccentric exercise fatigue and sensory input.

Topics discussed:

• Grose’s fitness journey
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• Continuum training 
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• Thought process and decision making as a trainer
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• Improving the sensation of upper body exercises 
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• Spindles and GTO
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• Navigating client relationships and the investment of your time

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This episode of TFBF features a pioneer in manual therapy Greg Roskopf. As the author of the Roskopf Principle and The Jumpstart into MAT book and the founder of Muscle Activation Techniques, he not only developed the MAT program but also created a curriculum for this technique that has been taught to students all across the globe. 

Greg has devoted his career to the study of the “cause and effect” of the muscular system and how it relates to pain. Greg has worked as a consultant for various professional sports teams including the Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, and Denver Nuggets. 

Beyond this, Greg works with clients at all physical capability levels who are looking to address challenges they experience due to injury, stress, or trauma to their muscular system. Greg started his career in California as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fresno State University from 1985-1988. Greg left his full-time role as a strength coach in 1988 to develop a business in personal training and sports performance, yet continued to work with Fresno State’s medical staff, as a consultant, until he was hired to work full time with the Denver Broncos in 1997. Greg currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his family

Check out The Jumpstart Book and MAT to learn more about this technique.

Topics discussed:

• Bryson Dechambeau strength before turning pro
• Working with professional athletes
• How MAT evolved over time
• Biofeedback and Greg’s head injury from a car crash
• Systemic inflammation
• The Jumpstart into MAT book

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We're at the end of another season of Fitness for Consumption and we're excited to round up the valuable information shared by our hosts, GG and PJ, and their esteemed guests.

The team at Fitness For Consumption works hard to help us develop an understanding of essential fitness concepts and highly complex issues.

Their content cracks the structure of many fitness gurus that trap their audience into a dogmatic belief. At Think Fit. Be Fit. our take is to have discussions on HOW to think and go through the material ourselves to formulate our own opinions about the many varieties of fitness.

This episode is featuring Michelle Amore, MS CLC to support the ongoing conversation on what constitutes the hardest skill in sport.

The Fitness For Consumption full catalog can be found here!

Connect with Michelle: Instagram Owner of Precision Human Performance in Chicago and BioAcademics 

Topics discussed:

• Rowing: maximizing propulsive force
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• “Flick of the Wrist”
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• Mastering skill and achieving functional training
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• Psychological readiness and coping mechanisms 
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• Stages of Learning
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• Breaking apart movements to retain skills
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• Visual Podcast: Center of Attention
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• Being your own advocate in an exercise session

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In this week's episode of The Peach Pit, Meredith and Jennifer talk about Turkish Get Ups and unpack many of the assumptions surrounding them. They discuss the current kettlebell training industry, the origins of the Turkish Get Up, and the limitations of using one exercise movement to achieve your strength and fitness goals.  

Nicki Naab-Levy shares why she teaches Turkish Get Ups, the benefits of utilizing them in warm-ups, and why they are great for specific clients. 

Topics discussed:

• Origins of the Turkish Get Up
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• What are the benefits of a TGU?
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• Art & TGU
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• Why Nicki Naab Levy teaches the TGU
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• Eccentric loading
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• Advertising the TGU
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• Jennifer’s personal experience with TGUs as a MAT specialist 

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