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 Jan 04, 2021
Monday Jan 04, 2021
Check out this week's podcast episode with Paden and Michael Hughes of Gymnazo. Gymnazo is a renowned gym located in San Louis Obisbo, California and is known for its incredible blending of fitness and recovery experiences virtually and in-person. Paden and Michael have also co-founded GymnazoEdu which exists to arm trainers, coaches, and fitness enthusiasts with the tools and experiences they need to turn their passion into rewarding careers and businesses.
Michael is the innovator and internal movement guru who has over 16 years of experience within the fitness industry and a wealth of knowledge: B.S. in kinesiology from Cal State, FAFS, FMR, MDMC, 3DMAPS, CAFS, FCR to name a few.
Paden is the visionary and business leader of Gymnazo. She oversees strategic planning, customer service, company finances, marketing and manages the team.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro / What is Gymnazo
- 04:09 - Gym owners - investing in your coaches
- 06:22 - Multi-dimensional movement
- 06:57 - The MDMC (The Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach)
- 08:15 - Fitness business conundrum: Loyalty to one coach
- 10:23 - Biomechanics and imagination
- 14:24 - Personal training demographics
- 16:10 - Active mobility work
- 18:58 - Gymnazo Training Courses
- 22:05 - Industry debate: Standardized testing and licensing for trainers
- 26:09 - Gym shutdowns in California
- 29:17 - Gymnazo adaptations
- 37:47 - Corona fatigue
- 41:04 - Virtual training: Adapt, improvise, overcome
- 53:34 - The MDMC Online Training Module
- 54:38 - Bonus: Camera recommendations
More from Gymnazo:
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Monday Dec 28, 2020
Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Joe Reed. Joe is a health coach, strength coach, and the owner and founder of Train Outta Pain. He was originally diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome and neuropathy and found himself spending most of his time in a wheelchair or bed. He later was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and has had it for 8 years. After countless hours of research and study, Joe has beaten his fibromyalgia into remission and has dedicated his life to helping others regain their life through movement and lifestyle education.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro / What is Fibromyalgia
- 04:46 - Movement and exercise with fibromyalgia
- 06:46 - Programming for clients with fibromyalgia
- 10:00 - Support structures, community, and programs
- 13:10 - Initial primary focuses for movement training
- 16:20 - Lifting and external loads for those with chronic pain
- 17:52 - Movement variability and body weight training
- 19:00 - Calisthenics and body weight gymnastics
- 20:56 - Introducing play into your training
- 24:02 - Knowing when to slow down
- 27:48 - Training clients with fibromyalgia
- 30:05- The importance of breathwork
- 33:42 - Educating and empowering clients
More from Joe Reed
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Dr. Perry Nickelston, a chiropractic physician with a primary focus on Performance Enhancement, Corrective Exercise, and Metabolic Fitness Nutrition. Dr. Perry studied at The American College of Addictionology and Compulsive Disorders. He is an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical, and trigger point soft tissue therapy. He is also a member of the Board of Directors and Medical Staff Advisor for AIMLA.
Dr. Perry holds over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry and is an expert in movement assessment and diagnosis. He is certified and trained as a Functional Movement Specialist (FMS) and Selective Functional Movement Assessment Specialist (SFMA). He uses programs designed to find the source of painful dysfunction and correct it until the site of pain improves. He is also a regular columnist for Dynamic Chiropractic, Practice Insights, Chiropractic Economics, To Your Health Magazine, Advance Physical Therapy, PT on the Net, LiveStrong, StrengthCoach, and other industry publications for health and fitness.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 06:31 - What the lymphatic system does
- 10:52 - The two primary ways the lymphatic system functions
- 15:18 - What are the primary causes of lymph blockage?
- 18:32 - The importance of understanding lymph
- 25:52 - Lymphatic systems effect on the cardiovascular system
- 27:27 - Why the lymphatic system is crucial for athletes and fitness professionals
- 30:19 - Assessing lymph
- 42:13 - The three primary areas where the most lymph resides
- 45:13 - Understanding how lymph flows in the body
- 50:23 - Tonsils — an important lymphoid organ
- 54:41 - The Big 6 — How to systematically assess and treat lymphatics in your body
- 1:04:24 - Training modalities and movement for healthy lymph flow
- 1:12:20 - Do good movements and bad movements exist?
- 1:16:16 - Dr. Perry talks Stick Mobility
- 1:18:35 - Evolving as a trainer
- 1:22:23 - Where to find Dr. Perry
More from Dr. Perry
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Tune in to this week's podcast episode with Richard Diaz! Richard is the founder of the Natural Running Network and creator of the Natural Running Coaches Certification Program. He is also the founder of Diaz Human Performance, a California based sports performance business that has been around for over 18 years. He has extensive experience in clinical sports-specific diagnostics which includes V02 max, resting metabolic assessments, running mechanic video analysis, gait correction, and coaching.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 02:39 - Movement analysis
- 06:08 - Richard Diaz on Stick Mobility and OCR
- 10:01 - Running diagnostics - overstriding
- 13:02 - Gait analysis and mechanics
- 16:05 - Barefoot training
- 18:29 - Rehabbing running injuries
- 21:03 - Changing the perception of your effort
- 22:48 - Running analysis: treadmill vs track
- 24:22 - The importance of upper body movement while running
- 28:13 - Pre-run preparation and warm-ups
- 32:48 - Running surfaces: road vs trail
- 36:32 - Training volume
- 45:09 - Isometrics and priming for running and CrossFit
- 50:35 - Veejay Jones - World Champion OCR Athlete
More from Richard:
Website: Diaz Human Performance
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Join us in this week's podcast episode with Michael Mullin! Michael is a clinically-based athletic trainer with over 25 years of experience in training and rehabilitation. He is the Owner/Clinician of Integrative Rehab Training LLC and sees clients out of Back Cove Personal Fitness in Portland and individually at their homes. He is a NATA Certified Athletic Trainer and a registered Physical Therapy Assistant in California. He is on the adjunct faculty at the University of New England and is a Certified Clinician through the Postural Restoration Institute.
Michael specializes in the treatment, rehabilitation, and training of individuals and has worked with all levels of athletes. He has provided consultation, treatment, and/or presentations to NFL teams, the US Ski Team, Stars on Ice national tour, Perform Better seminars, and Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning to name a few.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 01:10 - Respiration and the internal mechanisms
- 04:18 - When should we focus on nasal breathing
- 05:19 - What happens when we breathe through our nose
- 12:17 - The role of Nitrous Oxide on the breath and immune system
- 15:23 - Where to begin with nasal breathing training
- 20:30 - How the modality of breath can alter physiology
- 22:27 - Cultural applications of nasal breathing
- 26:47 - Rate of recovery when nasal breathing
- 29:33 - Proper tongue posture
- 35:14 - Breathing modalities and quality of sleep
- 37:34 - Mouth taping and nasal strips
- 41:03 - Nasal breathings effect on taste, memory, and cardiovascular health
- 45:15 - Right vs left nostril influence on the autonomic nervous system
- 47:05 - Deviated septa and restricted nasal passages
- 49:30 - Mouth vs nasal breathing and their effects on movement
- 51:16 - How top athletes breathe for peak performance
- 53:05 - Nasal breathing: spreading awareness within the wellness industry
- 55:31 - Breathing in masks
- 57:21 - Nasal breathing: key takeaways
More from Michael:
Integrative Rehab Training (Website)
Monday Nov 30, 2020
Monday Nov 30, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Dan Duran and Israel Allen of PTA Global.
Dan is the Executive Vice President at PTA Global and oversees the NCCA accreditation, Certified Personal Trainer Program, and all continuing education. This includes creating new educational courses, delivering presentations, speaking at conferences, master-trainer workshops, mentorships, and teaching schools globally.
Israel is the Director of Education at PTA Global and brings nearly 20 years of experience within the fitness industry. He focuses on connecting the education with the application for personal trainers. Prior to working at PTA Global, he was the National Director at Fitness Connection USA. Israel holds a Masters of Science in Human Movement.
PTA Global's NCCA accredited education is specifically designed to prepare trainees for a career as fitness professionals. Their mission statement is to passionately enhance the Health and Fitness Industry, creating success through enjoyment, education, and leadership for the facility, trainer, and client.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro
- 03:25 - What distinguishes ‘PTA Global’ from other organizations
- 07:19 - The business side of personal training
- 10:15 - Importance of getting to know your clients
- 14:56 - Business portion of PTA Global's Certified Personal Trainer Program
- 16:28 - Training your significant other — good idea or danger zone
- 19:21 - The Kaizen 6
- 20:58 - More on training your significant other
- 24:02 - The 3-dimensional checkpoint system
- 26:00 - Importance of knowing how to motivate your clients
- 29:42 - Fixed mindset vs growth mindset
- 34:26 - Tips to find the right trainer for the general populace
- 36:30 - Should new trainers be a specialist or generalist in the industry?
- 39:11 - Hypothetical discussion on national board approved trainer requirements
- 46:59 - Dennis’ golden recommendation for client acquisition
- 49:59 - Dan’s final words of wisdom for fitness professionals
More from Dan:
https://www.instagram.com/danduranptag/
More from Israel:
https://www.instagram.com/ijafitness/
More from PTA Global:
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Chad Raynor. With over 16 years in the fitness industry, Chad has positioned himself as an elite trainer and influencer working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in mobility. He is a NASM/CPT/CES/PES, Stick Mobility instructor, and holds SFG2 and FRC certifications.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro: Against all odds
- 05:57 - Chad's strength & mobility evolution
- 13:20 - Positioning, movement patterns, and strength through ranges
- 15:03 - Training splits: Joint specific vs loaded movement
- 18:58 - Addressing negativity on social media
- 25:00 - Arthrex biocomposite anchors
- 27:40 - Positioning for success - Chad talks Stick Mobility
- 28:17 - Should we focus on our mobility strengths or weaknesses?
- 30:29 - Can extreme ranges of motion be detrimental?
- 33:45 - Training frequency: Heavy lifting
- 37:16 - Passive stretching vs active stretching
- 42:29 - All training is strength training
- 45:12 - Chad talks “@TechnicalFitness” and social media
- 49:50 - NYC to California
- 53:51 - What is ‘recover’
More from Chad:
https://www.instagram.com/technicalfitness/
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Monday Nov 16, 2020
Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Chris Chamberlin. Chris is the current director of programming at the WeckMethod Lab in San Diego, California. With over 12 years of coaching experience and a lifetime's worth of personal practice, he is an industry leader in educating the fundamental principles of human movement. He has several certifications including WMQ, WMR, WMQ2, P.B.R. Training Course, BOSU Elite, and RMT Ropes.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 0:00 - Intro
- 4:56 - The importance of strong will and mindset in training
- 8:10 - Weck Method for power and explosiveness
- 10:17 - What is coiling?
- 18:56 - Will coiling strength gains carry over into traditional strength training?
- 23:41 - Tapping into human potential
- 25:54 - Isometrics & coiling for strength and aesthetics
- 30:48 - Torque Sticks
- 34:14 - Bosu Elite
- 38:30 - The Green Dot | Weck Method foot science
- 43:56 - ‘The Bent Press’ for rotational strength
- 49:18 - “The Iron Master” Arthur Saxon
- 52:22 - Cycling through torsion lines for lower back health
- 54:11 - Stick Mobility for stability, efficiency, and safety
More from Chris:
https://www.instagram.com/savageprotocols/
https://www.instagram.com/weckmethod/
https://www.savageprotocols.com/
Monday Nov 09, 2020
Monday Nov 09, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Ben Shear! Ben is a performance trainer for numerous PGA Touring Professionals, Fitness Advisor to Golf Digest Magazine, and former host of Sirius XM's "Golfer's Edge" on PGA Tour Radio. Through the years, he has worked with more than 20 PGA Touring Professionals (including a former World #1 golfer and a Major Champion), collegiate golf teams, competitive amateurs, nationally-recognized Junior golfers, and recreational golfers. He founded Athletic Edge Training Facility in 2000 and created the Ben Shear Golf Science and Fitness program.
In this podcast we discuss:
- Intro - Who is Ben Shear
- PGA Tour Pros vs. Amateur golfers (strength/mobility perspective)…@2:46
- The fastest way to hit the ball farther… @7:33
- What should be the primary focus of golfers looking to improve their mobility… @10:54
- Training different golf demographics (35 vs 65 years old)… @13:35
- Screening and assessment process for Pro and Amateur golfers… @17:45
- The most common injuries in golf and methods to mitigate them… @21:24
- Are trainers ‘over correcting’ their golf clients?… @27:14
- How important is breath-work in golf?… @27:56
- Current trends in PGA Pro training… @29:50
- Key differences between a Hockey Swing and a Golf Swing… @39:15
- The biggest challenge of programming for the pro golfer… @43:16
- Tiger Woods in his prime… @55:24
- Stick Mobility for Golf… @56:56
- The pursuit of speed and power - Shortening careers on tour?… @1:03:36
- Neal and Ben reveal their picks for the Masters Tournament… @1:11:43
More from Ben:
https://www.instagram.com/bensheargolf/
https://www.instagram.com/ben.shear/
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Monday Nov 02, 2020
Join us in this week's podcast episode with Bud Jeffries! Bud is a professional performing strongman, minister, massage therapist, motivational speaker, author, and business owner. He has written eight books, produced over 30 DVD series, and several audio products. He has won 2 state, 2 regional, 1 national, and 1 world championship in Drug-Free Powerlifting.
Bud has set over 30 records including 2 world records and several national/American records. He was a member of the University of Florida 1991 SEC Championship Football Team. He has competed in Highland Games, winning his division in Orlando in 1998. He has competed in NHB fights and Toughman competitions. He stands 5’11” tall and weighs 280 pounds.
In this podcast we discuss:
- Intro - who is Bud Jeffries
- Competition, strongman shows, and squatting 1000 pounds… @7:18
- Making the extraordinary ordinary... @12:41
- Effort vs. pain - redefining the mindset… @16:40
- Bud Jeffries training methodology… @17:19
- “Apocalypse Sexy” training parameters… @28:13
- Getting stronger from play... @35:16
- The benefits of isometrics in strength training… @37:28
- Bud on dealing with internet trolls and cyberbullying… @47:39
- Utilizing different workout tools... @53:15
- Why Bud doesn’t focus on the “Big 3” (Squats, Deadlifts, Bench)... @55:36
- Confronting your nemesis exercise… @58:15
- What is ‘Noah’s Army’… @1:00:22
More from Bud:
https://www.instagram.com/budjeffries/
Monday Oct 26, 2020
Monday Oct 26, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Pro MMA Fighter Ivan "The White Tiger" Batinich. Ivan is an American Kickboxing Academy Pro-Team Member who holds a professional 4-1 record and an undefeated 3-0 amateur MMA record.
Ivan is a former gym owner (IBSTRONG closed in 2019) and holds a bachelor's in Kinesiology from California State East Bay. He holds numerous athletic accolades which include: Pro Football (San Jose Wolves), D-1 Football (Washington State University) All-American, and 2x 1st Team All-state (West Valley College).
In this episode we discuss:
- Intro - Ivan's background
- Ivan’s style and approach to training … @13:59
- Does traditional strength training hold value for MMA fighters?… @15:42
- Qualities to look for in training partners… @21:07
- Training in an uncontrolled vs controlled environment... @23:11
- The importance of Flow State in Martial Arts… @25:47
- Different program variables for fighters... @27:04
- Are many MMA fighters overtraining?… @30:44
- Overcoming nerves in professional fighting... @35:14
- Ivan’s “Top 3 Tools” to train another fighter… @40:18
More from Ivan:
Monday Oct 19, 2020
Monday Oct 19, 2020
In this week's podcast episode we talk with Michael Demora! Michael has been a long-time innovator in the health and fitness industry, helping athletes from the NBA, NHL, PGA, MLB, and NFL, as well as fitness clients, get the most from their bodies.
Mike had been the Director of Education for the prestigious Spectrum Health Clubs for over 6 years in Southern California, before founding the National College of Exercise Professionals (NCEP). He holds two Masters Degrees in Education and Sports Science and currently serves as President and Director of Education for NCEP.
In this episode we discuss:
- Steps and procedures to create your own organization (NCEP)… @2:02
- What is Exercise Therapy?… @ 5:37
- What separates NCEP from other governing bodies (e.g. ACE, NASM)…@6:19
- Unifying the fitness industry... @13:02
- The #1 thing a personal trainer should know…@21:43
- The difference between a trainer and a coach… @ 23:23
- Coaches and continuing education… @32:44
- Running (general populace bio-mechanics and mental effects)…@48:26
- Frank Shamrocks - / = / + philosophy …@1:00:48
- NCEP and its adaptations in the current environment…1:06:48
- Teaching trainers how to run a business… @1:14:21
- Can everyone be a business owner?.. @1:20:55
- How to get Into the NCEP course…@1:37:25
More from Mike:
https://www.instagram.com/ncepfitness2/
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Monday Oct 12, 2020
Join us in this week's podcast episode featuring Jeremy Frisch! Jeremy is the owner and Director of Achieve Performance Training in Clinton, Massachusetts. He is the former Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Holy Cross Athletic Department.
Prior to joining Holy Cross, he served as the Sports Performance Director at Teamworks Sports Center in Acton, Massachusetts, where he was responsible for the design and implementation of all strength and conditioning programs. He also served as a Speed and Strength Coach for Athletes Edge Sports Training and did a strength and conditioning internship at Stanford University. Jeremy graduated in 2007 from Worcester State College with a bachelor's degree in health science and physical education.
In this episode we discuss:
- Intro - Jeremy's background
- The importance of spontaneity and gamification of training with young athletes… @3:34
- Sport-specific training vs. developing general foundational qualities… @4:38
- The disappearance of P.E. from schools… @7:56
- Jeremy’s thoughts on Stick Mobility for his business and athletes… @12:20
- When is the appropriate time to get a child into a weight training program?…@20:47
- The benefits of “rough & tumble play” to a child's development… @27:48
- The benefits of kids training together... @31:28
- The benefits of youth training beyond the gym…@40:31
- Online training…@46:35
- Jeremy’s foundational book recommendations… @52:15
More from Jeremy:
https://www.instagram.com/achieve_performance/
https://achieveperformance.training
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Monday Oct 05, 2020
Tune in to this week's podcast episode featuring Michol Dalcourt. Michol is an internationally recognized industry-leading expert in human movement and performance. He is the founder and Director of the Institute of Motion, inventor of the fitness tool “ViPR” and Co-Founder of PTA Global.
Michol is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of San Francisco in the Faculty of Sports Science and has served as an instructor at the NAIT College School of Health Sciences.
As a trainer, Michol has worked with a general clientele as well as athletes of all levels, such as college-level pitchers, NHL hockey players, NLL Lacrosse players, and Olympic gold medal athletes.
In this episode we discuss:
- Intro - Michol's background
- The IoM 4 Quadrant System … @3:06
- Using the 4Q system with clients… @7:33
- True HIIT training - A lost art…@13:51
- High-intensity steady state training (HISS) …@14:59
- Can you train in all 4 quadrants.. @16:46
- What is metabolic flexibility… @17:21
- Training to live better and longer… @23:46
- Programming for variability… @34:52
- The what and how of the 4Q neuro-mechanical… @37:00
- Supplementing power lifting with multi-planer movements… @46:58
- Farm kid strength… @54:44
- Task-based training… @1:02:05
- The Haka (Ceremonial Dance)… @1:11:34
- Re-visiting the IoM 4 Quadrant System… @1:24:42
- Standing desks - idle sitting vs. idle standing… @1:27:08
More from Michol at:
Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Mike Fitch, an innovative fitness educator and movement coach with over 18 years of experience in the fitness industry. As the founder of Global Bodyweight Training, he’s developed multiple programs that focus on skill-based bodyweight training, including Animal Flow and the Bodyweight Athlete Program.
Today Mike remains dedicated to the various bodyweight-based disciplines, but still draws upon his accumulated knowledge to develop new training programs. You’ll see him integrating kettlebells, VIPRs, and heavyweight training into his multi-disciplinary training regimes.
In this episode we discuss:
- Mike's background... @0:16
- Bodyweight vs weighted training... @3:00
- Bodyweight foundational training for teens... @7:38
- Cultural differences on bodyweight training... @10:10
- Breakdancing & Animal Flow... @11:23
- The parkour experience... @17:19
- Carryover to board sports... @19:01
- The 3 main concepts of Animal Flow... @21:28
- Animal Flow kids program... @26:13
- The international expansion and adaptation of Animal Flow... @31:40
- Tips for building good business partnerships... @39:03
- What goes into building a brand... @43:16
More from Mike at:
Monday Sep 21, 2020
Monday Sep 21, 2020
This week's episode features Stick Mobility Co-Founders Dennis Dunphy and Neal Valera. Tune in to hear their personal top 5 favorite exercises and tools, along with their personal favorite Stick Mobility exercises. Some of the highlighted exercises and tools in this episode include:
- Climbing drills... @1:45
- Physioball and bands... @4:36
- Front loaded squat... @6:50
- Resistance band push and pull... @9:17
- Sandbag cleans... @11:59
- Floating stones... @16:00
- Landmine rotations... @21:15
- Offset lever loading... @23:36
- Landmine press... @27:15
- Reactionary training via Blaze Pods... @28:20
- Split stance monkey hang... @32:17
- Guitar hero... @33:26
More from Dennis at:
https://www.instagram.com/diamondphysiquesj/
More from Neal at:
https://www.instagram.com/nvstrength/
Monday Sep 14, 2020
Monday Sep 14, 2020
In this week's podcast episode we are joined by personal trainer and educator Kelly Manzone! Kelly is the creator of "Pillars of Female Strength" and "Sturdy Athletes Program for Tennis Athletes". We talk about stigmas surrounding women and strength training, vintage strength tools, benefits of rotational training, and more!
Kelly has over 17 years in the fitness industry specializing in unconventional training in modalities such as kettlebells, Indian clubs, mace training, and mobility workshops and clinics.
She is fascinated by Physical Culture, an era identified with its historical tools of strength and skill-based modalities. She believes that training methods of the past can enrich modern-day life. By focusing on capability, sustainability, skill, and movement quality in her own practice, the inevitable outcome becomes strength, resilience, and longevity.
In this episode we discuss:
- Kelly's background... @0:11
- Stigmas surrounding women & strength training… @7:40
- “It’s Okay To Be Strong” - Transitioning new female clients into a strength based ideology… @10:45
- Kelly's thoughts on Stick Mobility — Theory, female clients, athletes… @13:33
- KellsBells private stock - Old time strength tools (Indian Clubs, Steel Maces, Kettlebells and more)… @22:51
- Adapting to the new virtual health and wellness environment… @36:19
- Benefits of circular/rotational training… @52:22
- Sang (Battle Shield) strength training… @58:10
More from Kelly at:
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
This week's podcast episode features Kevin Carr, co-owner of Movement as Medicine, licensed massage therapist, certified functional strength coach, and certified strength & conditioning specialist. We talk about core training principles, holistic training approaches, benefits to unilateral training, and more!
Kevin has already amassed a wealth of experience in the field of sports performance and personal training while working at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn, Massachusetts working with US Olympians and Average Joes alike.
Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from The University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a License in Massage Therapy from Cortiva Institute- Watertown, he is also credited with the completion of numerous continuing education certifications including FMS, SFMA, NKT Level 1 and 2, FRC, FAPP, Pn1, and PRI.
In this episode we discuss:
- Advice for trainers working with clients with rheumatoid arthritis or similar issues… @5:53
- Programming for clients with chronic pain vs. playing it by feel.. @7:32
- The benefits of unilateral training over bi-lateral dominant training… @11:26
- Core principles of the CSFC (Certified Functional Strength Coach)… @12:29
- Stick Mobility utilization within the CSFC program… @14:45
- Are you overtraining? Signs to watch out for… @18:20
- Varying coaching styles... @22:13
- What CFSC has coming up and how they have adapted due to covid... @23:38
- Kevin's upcoming book "Anatomy of Functional Training Through Human Kinetics"... @24:29
- Disconnect between medical society and fitness industry... @28:24
- How the US has handled covid compared to other countries... @33:27
- Improvements needed in the medical field... @36:15
- Training as part of preventative health care... @40:56
- Why there is a need for more requirements to become a certified trainer... @42:55
- MBSC intern program for young trainers... @43:02
More from Kevin at:
https://www.instagram.com/kev_in_carr/
https://movement-as-medicine.com
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Join us in this week's podcast featuring Chris "Flo" Flores! Chris is a Clinical Instructor for the Athletic Training programs at Kean University, Montclair State University, and Seton Hall University. He has a gift for mentoring young trainers and sharing his experiences and acquired knowledge from over 17 years in the fitness industry.
Chris is a Master Trainer in Animal Flow and the creator of the Rooted Rehab Certification for Athletic Trainers. Rooted Rehab teaches Athletic Trainers how to develop rehab programs for athletes by finding the root cause of the problem, and not just addressing the symptoms.
He has also developed a Mindset Shift Program called FLO-OSOPHY, where he speaks to Athletic Programs and Coaches and does one-on-one training with people from around the world.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- What is a Certified Athletic Trainer and what role do they play in performance coaching? @1:32
- Key elements missing in most youth athletics programs… @6:07
- The best piece of advice for a parent looking to get their child into a sports - Steps to becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer @10:40
- Coaching in the digital atmosphere… @24:45
- E-Athletes — Are they the future?… @36:26
- Creativity and improvisation - A lost art in the world of training?… @42:48
- Men's mentoring group… @47:22
- Coach Florez book recommendations… @59:28
More from Chris at:
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
This week's podcast features Coach Donnie Maib & Coach Clint Martin -- Strength and Conditioning Coaches at the University of Texas.
Donnie Maib is the Olympic Sports Director at the University of Texas. Donnie directly works with women’s volleyball and men’s tennis. This is his 25th year as a strength and conditioning coach and his 22nd year at the University of Texas. Prior to the University of Texas, Donnie worked as an assistant coach at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is certified by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association and was honored with the certification of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). He recently launched his own podcast called “The Team Behind the Team” which focuses on the five support areas of athletic performance: behavioral/mental health, sports medicine, sports nutrition, sports science, and strength and conditioning.
Clint Martin is a former Division I athlete and is an Assistant Athletic Performance Coach at the University of Texas. Clint works with men’s and women’s track and field, men’s swimming, and women’s golf. He started out at Iowa State as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach for men’s basketball, swimming, and diving teams. From Iowa, he went to the University of Nevada where he started up strength and conditioning for the men’s basketball team. He later had the opportunity to join Donnie at the University of Texas, and is going on his fifth year there. Clint is certified by the National Strength Coaches Associations as a strength and conditioning coach. After he graduated, Clint started ACE Athletics which helped athletes training in the NFL free agency work on developing their speed and power. He also trained athletes training for the Olympics in wrestling, swimming, and track and field.
In This Episode We Discuss:
- Coaching tips and subtleties of training collegiate athletes in sport-specific modalities… @2:34
- The importance of individualized training programs for athletes within the team setting… @15:00
- Traditional vs. mobilization & movement based training in the collegiate training space… @16:22
- Transferable energy system training… @22:20
- D1 performance coach covid protocols & procedures… @28:20
- Which technological advances have most helped University of Texas forge better athletes… @35:39
- How Stick Mobility is implemented into the performance regimen
- Two books every coach/trainer should have in their library… @50:04
- Effective coaching: building relationships with your athletes… @51:10
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