Movement Made Better Podcast

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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 Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera, featuring special guests from the fitness community.

Episodes

Monday Jul 05, 2021

#57 Training to Stimulate and Not Annihilate with Pat McCloskey

Monday Jul 05, 2021

This week's podcast episode features elite trainer Pat McCloskey.

With over 34 years of training experience, Pat serves as 1TO1's Director of Training and Education. Pat is tasked with pursuing the most effective training and reconditioning techniques nationwide and disseminating them to 1TO1's Training Team. He has served as a consultant to USWNT under 20 programs, Washington Wizards, Washington Redskins, and is a teaching faculty member for the Gray Institute.

At the Gray institute, Pat presents Movement Analysis and Performance education to Physical Therapists, Osteopaths, and Trainers from all over the world and served on the design team for their industry-acclaimed courses CAFS (Certification of Applied Functional Science) and 3DMAPS (3D Movement Analysis and Performance).

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
06:17 - The lost art of isometrics
09:09 - Principles for creating workout drills
16:16 - Incline training - A missing element in many training programs
19:02 - Neck training
22:18 - Stimulate and not annihilate
28:32 - Methods of teaching and instruction
39:48 - New projects and expansions
42:19 - Periodization
51:04 - Industry turnover
54:41 - Personal Training as a career
55:21 - “Genetic Freaks”
58:16 - Pro tennis players | Underrated athletes
1:03:24 - Neal’s athletic background
1:06:02 - Too tight vs. Too loose

#56 Ultra Running with Sarah Scozzaro

Monday Jun 28, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode with running coach Sarah Scozzaro.

Sarah is a CTS expert coach who specializes in Ultra Running. Originally from Northern California, she started running at a very young age, falling in love with the competitive aspect. After a major injury in 2002 that had sidelined her for eight years, Sarah returned to running in 2010 more determined than ever. In 2012 she completed her first ultra and has since completed several 100 miles, 100k, and 50-mile events.

Sarah has an M.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention. She also has certifications in personal training and restorative exercise to better serve her athletes and keep their needs, keeping them running strong and healthy. As a military spouse, she continues living and running all over the world with athletes of all levels and experience. For instance, she had the opportunity to serve as a consultant with an NFL team for four seasons on restorative work, injury prevention, and performance enhancement.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro / How many miles do you run!?
02:48 - 240-mile ultra marathons
04:30 - Optimal carry weight (gear) for ultras
05:15 - Strength training to retain muscle and stay strong
08:35 - Planning training cycles
12:07 - Single leg training or bilateral
13:15 - Injuries
15:26 - Running form: Heel vs. midfoot and overstriding
18:06 - Road vs Trail Running: Which is safer? Which for beginners?
21:26 - Treadmill running
26:37 - How to choose footwear
28:01 - Barefoot running / Minimalist shoes
33:03 - The importance of patience
34:42 - Ultra Gear
36:41 - Training your gut: Nutrition / Fueling / Hydration
42:24 - Training logs
44:07 - Power hiking
46:59 - Recovery / Overtraining

#55 Torque & Tension: Strength Training Dimensions with DJ Murakami

Monday Jun 21, 2021

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with strength trainer DJ Murakami.

DJ brings over a decade of experience training athletes, teams, and fitness enthusiasts. He has built a massive following on Instagram (@strongcamps) with his incredible feats of strength, Chi Torque, and his innovative movement and strength programs. His mission is to help people move and feel better while simultaneously rekindling their ability to play and explore their untapped human potential.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - What is a Torque Stick?
07:00 - Torque, tension, and range of motion
10:41 - Adding new intentions and dimensions to training
11:49 - Priming movement patterns with the Torque Stick
14:13 - Dj’s Torque Stick Manual
18:34 - Missing aspects of general fitness training
20:32 - Landmine University
26:23 - Movement Quest
27:26 - Taking movement systems and ideologies too seriously
29:44 - Upcoming projects
31:38 - Scarcity mindset
40:15 - Fitness tools

#54 Brain, Body, and Bike with Al Painter

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Al Painter! With over 20 years of experience within the fitness industry, Al is very well versed in how to train people to move with more strength, control, and power.

Al specializes in training super busy parents, cyclists, runners, swimmers, and the culmination of the three, triathletes. He also raced mountain bikes from 2006-2012 so he is intimately familiar with how endurance athletes break and more importantly, how to build the strength to keep that from happening so they can set more PRs training rather than more PT appointments from getting hurt.

Some of Al's accolades include the NASM (CPT, PES, CES), AFPA Triathlete injury prevention, Stick Mobility certified coach, and he also authored the strength training chapter for the first version of the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) Coach's Training Manual.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
01:56 - Common issues for new cyclists
05:40 - Trainer tips for unlocking hips and firing the glutes
10:01 - Single leg deadlifts for cyclists
10:44 - Cycling shoes and toe articulation
14:03 - Injuries: Difference between road and mountain bikers?
15:33 - Recreational road cyclists - Clips or no clips?
19:50 - Exercises for cyclists to avoid
26:56 -The Janda sit-up - One of the best core exercises for cyclist
29:23 - Strength training: Pre or post cycling?
34:32 - Power to weight ratio
35:38 - Breathing
39:49 - Heart rate monitors for recreational cyclists?
41:43 - Indoor cycling and its effects on outdoor rider growth
45:44 - Numbness in hands while biking
47:18 - Cycling benefits from grip training?
50:02 - Downhill mountain bike racing
54:06 - Current projects
56:43 - #Leastmode - The minimum effective dose

#53 Movement is Universal with Morgan Anderson Raynor

Tuesday Jun 01, 2021

This week's podcast episode features Morgan Anderson Raynor. Morgan has positioned herself as an elite coach working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in strength and movement. She is a CPT, Animal flow regional leader, Stick Mobility instructor, StrongFirst SFG Kettlebell Instructor, and professional dancer/performative artist.

Morgan is a freelance performer with a passion for multidisciplinary collaboration, choreography, and teaching. Her approach for both performance and training is based on initiation of and reaction to movement and surroundings. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) focused in Dance Performance form Purchase College, SUNY.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
05:38 - Dancing at the age of 4
08:12 - Differences between tap, ballet, and modern dance
10:16 - Where should children begin their dance journey?
12:22 - Strength training for dance
19:06 - Yoga
21:03 - The challenges of dancing professionally
27:09 - Personal training education from a dancer's perspective
31:02 - Training philosophy
38:19 - StrongFirst Iron Maiden Challenge
40:57 - Breathwork in dance
45:10 - Current projects

#52 Integrated Mobility with Ian Markow

Monday May 17, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Ian Markow.

Ian Markow started his fitness career at Crunch Gyms in NYC. He then began working at the fitness center of Goldman Sachs where he learned how to manage his credit score as well as progressing his craft. The next step was with DPT Fabian Garcia where Ian began assisting at his clinic and doubling as a human sponge for knowledge. Ian then teamed up with his brother Alex to create Markow Training Systems (MTS) and developed their educational courses. He is now based out of Miami, FL and continues to train clients and teach Kinstretch classes.

Markow Training Systems integrates mobility principles with strength training. Their number one priority is to educate people all over the world and give them independence through teaching that one can do anything with proper progressions.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
02:13 - What is Kinstretch?
04:34 - Skeletal alignment to open mobility at the joints
06:32 - The kinetic chain: Open & closed
08:12 - Ground force reaction
10:17 - Client communication: Cueing
12:26 - General reception to spinal mobilization
13:11 - Client communication: Assessments
15:54 - Ian’s personal mobility routine
19:15 - Injuries
20:45 - Transference of mobility into real life application
25:02 - Developing your own training protocols
28:08 - Unexpected obstacles of business ownership
30:59 - Courses and certifications
35:30 - Back squats and dead lifts
39:22 - Open mindedness and critical thinking in the fitness industry
48:15 - NBA playoffs

#51 Defining Strength with Doug Sheppard

Monday May 03, 2021

This week's podcast episode is with Doug Sheppard.

Doug has been helping people reach their fitness goals since 1991. In 2015 Doug was selected from hundreds of trainers nationally and awarded 3rd place in the Men’s Health Next Top Trainer competition. As a competitive bodybuilder, he reached a pinnacle in his amateur career when he won the 1998 Junior National Championships as a light-heavyweight. Doug has trained professionals of the NFL, USTA, and PGA. He currently is the Nevada state director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He has been a featured speaker for the Professional Fitness Institute in Las Vegas a division of Pinnacle Career Institute. In 2015, Doug fulfilled a lifelong dream and opened the J & D Fitness Personal Training Studio in Las Vegas.

Doug is currently a certified personal trainer with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council of Exercise (ACE), and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He is certified as a kettlebell instructor through the Russian Kettlebell Certification (RKC). He is also a level 1 and small group instructor with the TRX suspension system, a Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT) certified coach, and a certified professional in the Functional Movement Screen system (FMS). Doug is certified with Precision Nutrition as a level 1 coach. The International Dance and Exercise Association (IDEA) awarded Doug the distinction of “Master Trainer” in 2005.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
05:52 - Reflections from a former body builder
14:50 - Hybridizing body building and movement practice
16:00 - Explaining the why to clients
21:06 - Initial impressions and benefits of Stick Mobility
28:48 - Empathy - A critical coaching component
31:46 - Assessing clients - Why and how
39:26 - Deficiencies in the fitness industry
48:28 - Learning through mistakes
52:39 - Importance of education
55:15 - Building your network as a trainer
1:00:57 - NFL scouting combine assessment analysis
1:14:37 - NFL Draft

#50 Rowing Strength with Blake Gourley

Monday Apr 19, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Blake Gourley.

With a Masters Degree in Sports Performance, 12+ years of experience in competitive rowing, 10+ professional certifications, and several published articles under his belt, Blake's goal is to help as many rowers as possible.

For the past 12+ years, he has been working with clients ranging from high-performing athletes with no limitations to clients transitioning out of injury. He strongly believes that no matter where you are currently, there’s always a way to improve. You aren’t broken.

Blake has held internships with Stanford Sports Performance and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (voted the #1 gym in the USA). He spent 9 years coaching high school rowing and was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Santa Clara University Men's Crew Team for 2 years. He is currently the Injury & Performance Management Consultant for the Los Gatos Rowing Club, and a board member & associate professor for the Personal Training Certificate Program at West Valley College.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
02:59 - Competitive rowers - A growing demographic
05:30 - Rowing applications - Sculling and Sweep
08:48 - Programming for rowing clients
12:04 - Stick Mobility for improving rowing pelvic positioning and stroke
13:59 - Rowing - much more than an upper-body exercise.
15:08 - Measuring leg strength as a performance indicator
16:56 - Coordination
19:28 - Grip strength and rowing technique
26:15 - Tips and advice for beginner gym rowers
28:28 - Proper rowing back positioning
29:22 - Foot sequencing for efficient rowing
31:06 - Recommended strokes per minute ranges
32:48 - Breathing patterns and bracing
35:32 - Testing anaerobic capacity on a rower
36:32 - End range rowing mechanics
37:49 - Current projects
38:57 - Recovery

#49 Move Better, Get Stronger and More Resilient with Coach Ian Vaughn

Monday Apr 05, 2021

Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Ian Vaughn.

Coach Vaughn is from Palmdale, California. He is based at Viking Valhalla Training Center and provides professional one on one training for any goal. He has traveled all around the world learning from the best minds in the fitness industry and preaches his own craft before he teaches it. He’s a certified fitness and nutrition coach, StrongFirst Kettlebell instructor (SFGII), Flexible Steel, Stick Mobility, and is a steel mace & club specialist.

Coach Vaughn utilizes unconventional training modalities which sync into a singular system that brings a new sense of awareness of how to move better, get stronger and more resilient in your life endeavors. He’s now published four ebook programs and a paperback book for steel mace training to better educate people around the world.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
01:15 - Fire fighter training
02:44 - Kettlebells and Strong First Certification
04:28 - Body leveraging, power, and torque
06:02 - Moving with load for aesthetics
11:28 - Teaching the kettlebell swing
14:38 - Ian’s books and their target demographics
18:09 - Training approaches during the pandemic
19:15 - Training clients with Parkinson’s
21:50 - Farmer carries and grip strength
26:10 - Squat variations and their efficacy
34:54 - Stick Mobility single leg system
36:59 - Box gyms

#48 The Neural Science of Exercise and Brain Health with Ryan Glatt

Monday Mar 29, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Ryan Glatt. Ryan is a psychometrist and brain health coach at the Brain Health Center at the Pacific Neuroscience Institute. With a strong background in exercise science and human health, he coaches individuals towards optimal brain health. Ryan develops curricula specifically targeted towards those with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), and traumatic brain injury. He focuses his practice and research towards slowing cognitive decline for those with cognitive complaint and those who want to prevent neurodegenerative conditions.

Ryan also develops programs for the health and fitness industry on health and neuroscience. He actively consults for brain-based technology companies like SMARTFit. He has completed brain health programs from the Amen Clinics, the NeuroCoaching Institute, the Neuroscience Academy, the NeuroLeadership Institute, Neuroscience for Coaches, and others on the topics of brain health, sleep, and mindfulness. Recently, Ryan has released the Brain Health Trainer course, which is the first comprehensive course to be released on the topic of brain health and exercise.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
10:45 - Training brain health across age demographics
13:02 - Exercise and brain health benefits
17:47 - The FITT principal
20:15 - The goals of brain training
26:00 - Exercise prescriptions
30:58 - Rock climbing - The single best training modality for the brain?
34:41 - The removal of recess in schools and child cognition
39:55 - Cross lateralization movements
43:03 - Intentional understanding of movement training
48:09 - Stick Mobility and the Optimal Theory of Motor Learning
49:53 - Stick Mobility for brain health

#47 Strength, Mobility, and Endurance with Jared Forestieri

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021

This week's podcast episode features Jared Forestieri. Jared is a Master Stick Mobility Instructor and Strength & Conditioning coach with nearly a decade of training experience. He is a former D-1 baseball player who transferred his passions for baseball into his own gym where he trains fellow athletes, as well as non-athletes, to achieve new heights in strength and mobility through small group functional training.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Nuanced training approaches
04:05 - Recovery training
04:47 - Plyometric training
12:09 - Gym equipment
17:05 - Challenges of working with student athletes
19:05 - Performance testing
20:30 - Back squats - pros, cons, and alternatives
23:49 - Landmine training
27:42 - Circuit training for strength, cardio, and mobility
32:24 - Emerging trends in the fitness and business space
34:37 - The power of referrals
39:12 - Knees over toes
41:48 - Resisting ego
44:08 - Pistol squats and squat variations
48:11 - The Mac & Cheese Challenge

#46 Physical Activity: The Best Anti-Depressant/Anti-Anxiety with Dr. Mattu

Monday Mar 15, 2021

This week's podcast episode features Dr. Ali Mattu.

Dr. Mattu spent a decade treating panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania), skin-picking disorder (excoriation), tic disorder, and Tourette syndrome using cognitive behavioral therapy. He’s created over 150 videos for his YouTube channel, The Psych Show, which have been seen over 3.5 million times. Dr. Mattu is the co-host of PBS’s Self-Evident, an expert on Netflix + Vox’s The Mind Explained: Anxiety, HBO’s Doctor Commentaries, and A&E’s The Employables.

He received his B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles where he majored in psychology and minored in Asian American studies. Dr. Mattu received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Mattu has been called a “forward thinker” in psychology, and was named one of The Mighty’s mental health heroes of 2015. His work has been described as “simple, thoughtful, and actionable.” Dr. Mattu lives in the San Francisco Bay Area

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
02:57 - The quickest, most effective, anti-depressant/anxiety prescription
06:34 - Gym intimidation factor
09:49 - Social psychology on exercise and support
10:54 - The physical and psychological benefits of walking
16:19 - Addressing inhibitions towards ‘the outdoors’
20:31 - Understanding client passions, goals, and frustrations
22:24 - Motivational interviewing
27:10 - Changing your identity to change your behavior
33:37 - Stretching our environment to meet our goals
38:28 - Locking in healthy choices when its easy
40:27 - How to make changes without relational support
46:23 - Influencing others positively and effectively
47:56 - The challenges of the pandemic on mental health
55:57 - The importance of novelty in training and everyday life
59:00 - The 2-minute rule of behavioral change

#45 Interweaving Play and Traditional Training with Jeff Barton

Monday Mar 08, 2021

This week’s podcast episode features Jeff Barton. Jeff is an Iowa native coach, gym owner (Surefire Fitness), and former touring rock star with the band ‘38th parallel.’ He has several years of fitness experience and a specialization in movement. He utilizes “play” as a primary training modality. His mission is to create a community excited about exercise again by moving well, training smart, and playing more. Some of Jeffs accolades include a BS in Kinesiology and Health, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, MovNat Level 1, and FMS Level 2.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
04:37 - Interweaving play and traditional training
05:12 - Gamifying strength
08:00 - The developmental concept of 'Neoteny'
11:30 - The differences between play and sport
12:50 - "Play" programming objectives
13:58 - Working with older demographics
14:39 - The Surefire Fitness Gym
19:44 - Modifying game strategies post-pandemic
24:40 - Creative game education for trainers
26:05 - Maintaining an open mind as a fitness professional
29:20 - Stick Mobility in the Mid-West

#44 Battle Ropes and Metabolic Pathways with Aaron Guyett

Monday Mar 01, 2021

This week's podcast episode features Aaron Guyett. Aaron is a world-class trainer, coach, and educator with a wide array of skills that he brings to both mental and physical fitness. As a Living Fit Master Coach and Equinox Educator, he teaches battle ropes and metabolic pathway programming for power, strength, and endurance to athletes and coaches of all levels. He delivers uncompromising results to teams, units, organizations, and communities throughout the nation and world.

Aaron is a husband, father, Living Fit Education Director, Marine Corps Training Chief, and founder of three companies (Battle Ropes Education, Leaders of Leaders, and Innovative Results-sold 2017). The combination of these different aspects of his life distinguishes him as a leader across multiple fields of life.

His experience as a trainer and coach is unparalleled: Living Fit’s Education Director, Former Onnit Academy Master Coah, Team USA Kettlebell (Aaron holds four national records and is sixth in world competition), Founder of Battle Ropes Education, Founder of Leaders of Leaders, Founder of Innovative Results (sold 2017), Masters in leadership studies, CSCS, FRC mobility Specialist, to name a few of his accolades.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
03:04 - Common misconceptions about Battle Ropes
05:32 - How important is form with Battle Ropes?
08:42 - Is training with ropes safe?
11:23 - Heart rate training with ropes
12:32 - Training breakdown - set/rest schemes for Battle Rope
13:46 - Breath regulation
14:42 - Rest-to-work ratio’s
17:17 - Battle Rope programming for the average client
22:18 - The intimidation factor of the ropes
23:46 - What’s the best rope size for the beginner?
25:57 - The ropes as a versatile tool for all demographics
28:55 - Battle Ropes certification course
30:14 - Inertia wave Vs. the Battle Rope
33:34 - Anchor point adjustments
37:47 - Battle Rope intra-set body positional changes
40:17 - Rope training carry over into kettlebell sport?
42:28 - Rope training frequency
46:00 - Innovative results gym - bringing recess back to adults
50:46 - Plans and future endeavors

#43 Strength, Adaptation, and Development with Justin Kerley

Monday Feb 15, 2021

This week's podcast episode features Justin Kerley. With over 15 years in the fitness industry, Justin has positioned himself as a top-tier trainer in the industry working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. He has a specialization in strength and mobility and is a former professional wrestler who has gone toe to toe with the likes of 'The Big Show' on national television.

Justin is also a proud gym owner at 'Kerley's Fitness' which operates out of Fort Collins, Colorado. He has certifications in NASM CPT, USAW Barbell Lifting, Stick Mobility, Functional Range Conditioning, and more. He is also a group fitness instructor and Olympic lifting coach.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
04:00 - Training for professional wrestling
07:12 - A week in the life of a pro wrestler
10:54 - Mobility and the art of Jiu-Jitsu
13:20 - Client discomfort with training from the floor
17:25 - Moving from California to Colorado and opening a gym
23:22 - Industry observations a year into the pandemic
26:40 - The surprising costs of opening a new facility
30:43 - Adapting and developing as a gym owner and new father
36:19 - Dream jobs
39:21 - Broadcast censorship
42:30 - Looking back on a professional wrestling career
45:22 - Unconventional training and play
53:57 - Superheroes and comic books

#42 Optimizing The Human Movement System with Tony Ambler-Wright

Monday Feb 08, 2021

Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Tony Ambler-Wright. Tony brings with him over 22 years of experience in the fitness industry, a Master’s degree from California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) in Exercise Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. He is also credentialed as a Licensed Massage Therapist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

Tony is a Master Instructor and content strategist for the National Academy of Sports Medicine, national lecturer, and adjunct faculty member in exercise science programs at both the university and community college levels. He has spent his career working with a broad spectrum of clientele, ranging from stay at home moms and weekend warriors to professional and Olympic athletes.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
9:45 - Working with professional athletes
14:33 - Tony's current training schedule
16:38 - Tony's thoughts on Stick Mobility
17:12 - Training a champion polo player
26:56 - The foundations of the OPT Model
37:12 - Rep tempo schemes and volume
41:29 - Adaptation as a training focus
43:50 - Phases of the OPT model
48:32 - Application of the phases in programming
55:00 - Upcoming NASM/Stick Mobility webinar
55:49 - Exclusive NASM discounts to the Stick Mobility community
57:18 - CES Specialization
59:53 - Super Bowl Picks

#41 The Kettlebell: A Tool of Strength and Resiliency with Marcus Martinez

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021

Check out this week's podcast episode featuring Marcus Martinez. Marcus became a certified personal trainer in 2001 and hasn’t stopped learning, innovating, and creating. He fell in love with methods such as kettlebells, calisthenics, rings, Indian clubs and more because of their ability to create stronger, leaner, more resilient athletes in record time.

Marcus has worked with clients ranging from stay at home moms to elite levels of strength and conditioning, including UFC fighters, Secret Service agents, top-level athletes, military personnel, and more. He has continued to expand his contribution to the masses through the creation of numerous Kettlebell courses. His biggest inspirations are his children.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
02:38 - Different forms of kettlebell training
05:15 - One of the key benefits of kettlebell training
07:32 - What kettlebell weight should you start with?
09:16 - New clients and the kettlebell intimidation factor
10:57 - Kettlebell brand recommendation for a newcomer
15:48 - Marcus’s kettlebell course methodology
17:52 - Bottoms up kettlebell training
20:06 - Where did kettlebells come from?
24:12 - Warm-ups - with or without a kettlebell
29:25 - Marcus’s training split (KB/Dumbbell/Barbell)
31:45 - Using the kettlebell to detect imbalances and deficiencies
34:44 - Kettlebells for cardio conditioning and ballistic strength
39:09 - Marcus’s kettlebell courses and their structure
45:16 - Battle-Ropes - the misunderstood tool

#40 The Formula: Consistency, Perseverance, & Discipline with Luiz DeFreitas

Monday Jan 25, 2021

This week's podcast episode features former Mr. Universe Luiz DeFreitas. With over 30 years in the fitness industry and a lifetime of competition experience, Luiz has positioned himself as an elite trainer working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in strength and recovery. He currently works at The Yard, a high-performance training facility located in downtown Hermosa Beach, California.

As a former Olympic swimming representative of Brazil, Mr. Universe, a Stanford scholar-athlete, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt, Luiz's lifetime achievements are pinnacles of success.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
04:58.- Old school Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
06:42 - Former Mr. Universe bodybuilding origins
09:42 - Transitioning from Olympic swimmer to bodybuilder
14:53 - Workout and nutrition regiment
17:32 - Where bodybuilders made the most money
21:34 - Genetics and work ethic
24:39 - Marriage and psychology
29:27 - Focusing on longevity
33:28 - Being inducted into the fitness and bodybuilding hall of fame
37:48 - Book offers on life stories
39:50 - Training philosophy
42:35 - Isometrics, posing, and Jiu-Jitsu
50:51 - Recovery days
55:28 - Becoming a personal trainer
59:56 - Stretching and mobility
1:01:30 - Training methodologies and overtraining

#39 Perseverance: Fitness, Acting, and Pro Wrestling with Giovanni Roselli

Monday Jan 18, 2021

This week's podcast episode is with Giovanni Roselli. Giovanni is a nationally recognized fitness coach, author, and presenter. As a man of many talents, the former WWE Superstar known as “Romeo” has also professionally acted alongside some of the world’s top actors including Tina Fey, Mickey Rourke, and James Franco.

He is currently a Master Instructor for ViPR PRO and it’s parent company, Institute of Motion. Giovanni also serves as a Master Instructor for Kettlebell Athletics and CoreTex® Fitness. He has worked as a Master Trainer, content creator, and education consultant for Nike, and designed the nationally launched Equinox signature class ‘Fully Loaded‘.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
04:46 - Trials and tribulations of a professional wrestler
10:21 - Behind the scenes of professional wrestling
16:30 - Life experiences and their relation to coaching
17:32 - Public speaking and overcoming major fears
27:39 - Kobra Kai
29:18 - Parenting and time management
33:06 - The importance of patience and open-mindedness
34:33 - Training modalities for professional wrestling
39:29 - Training the elderly
45:23 - Preparing your body for your 40’s-60’s and beyond
48:10 - The parallels of home and business ownership
50:41 - Building a brand
53:14 - Evolving as a trainer
56:08 - Being an actor during the pandemic

#38 Health Is Your Wealth with Andrew Dettelbach & Katie Goss of Whealth

Monday Jan 11, 2021

Tune in to this week's podcast episode with Andrew Dettelbach and Katie Boss of Whealth.

Whealth is a wholistic-health education company that seeks to educate and inspire people globally to vitalize their health through mainly movement, nutrition, mental, social, and recovery practices. They believe the power is in your hands to change your health, happiness, mind, and body through a commitment to learn - which is your true wealth.

Andrew brings with him years of fitness industry experience as well as a light-hearted and playful demeanor that has garnered him the respect and adoration of more than 100,000 followers on his social media platforms. Andrew has worked with thousands of clients in the chiropractic space.

Katie's journey into health and wellness began 20 years ago when she decided to take on a career in nursing because of her passion for helping others. Katie feels that education is the first step in creating lifestyle choices that improve overall health and believe people should be the drivers in their own health journey.

In this podcast we discuss:

00:00 - Intro
04:43 - Neuromuscular control
05:10 - Hypermobility and its relation to strength training
09:41 - The importance of breathwork
11:07 - Pilates, Barre, and Lagree
12:19 - Pelvic floor health
16:56 - The Whealth Platform - your health is your wealth
26:44 - Injuries and patience
29:06 - Favorite S&C and movement social accounts
30:05 - The challenges of training at 6’5
33:36 - Lifting and ego
36:33 - Live workshops and Dubai