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The Endless Power of Posture Nov 12, 2020

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Don’t slouch. Sit up straight. Keep your head up.
Familiar sayings that all deal with the same thing: Posture.

On this episode, the guys discuss the importance of posture in our overall health, reasons for bad posture, how we measure it, and finding ways to correct it.

For our final segment, we bring back a good friend of the podcast, Brian Nguyen, who deepens the conversation on posture with Gray and Lee.

So let’s get straight to it with this episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.
FMS Level 1 Online course

FMS Level 2 Virtual Certification course

Fundamental Capacity Screen Online course

FMS Article: Testing vs. Correctives
Brian Nguyen @dragonmasterbri

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Bonus Sprint: Defining a Movement Screen Nov 05, 2020

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We’ll return next week with a full episode.
Until then, we wanted to provide you with some content to think about.

We would like to give you a broader sense of some of the terms and tools we use with movement. Enjoy this quick moment with Gray.
Learn more about the FMS system HERE.
Start your FMS education HERE.

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Is HIIT Training Worth It? Oct 29, 2020

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On this week's episode, Lee and Gray discuss HIIT Training. This popular form of exercise is everywhere and used by strength coaches with professional athletes, as well as the average fitness enthusiast.
The guys discuss the importance of proper form and how to integrate correctives into a HIIT workout. They close with insight on CrossFit with what the brand has gotten right and what they may have gotten wrong.
So let's get going with this episode of the Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.
Episode Notes & Links:

FMS Level 1 course

FMS Level 1 & 2 Virtual Combo (Promo code expires 11/6/2020)

Training Time and Movement Integrity

Pain, Dysfunction and Load

Pavel Tsatsouline

Alwyn Cosgrove Podcast Episode: Program Design Secrets

Can FMS coexist with CrossFit?

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Start With Breathing Oct 22, 2020

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Every day, you take around 20,000 breaths, whether you notice it or not. It affects all parts of the human experience, from our physical to our mental state.

On today’s episode, we explore breathing and its connection to health and movement.

The guys discuss breathing dysfunction, syncing your breath, posture, and coaching. We dive into breathing techniques and fixes, breathing screens, and close this episode with thoughts about potential effects on breathing while wearing your mask.

So take a deep breath and get ready for today’s Movement Podcast-- powered by FMS.
Episode Notes & Links:

"Take A Deep Breath"
"How Your Breathing Relates to Your Movement"
"Screening & Assessing Breathing: A Multidimensional Approach"
Wim Hof Method
Phil Maffetone Method
"Indian Clubs: History and Application"
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen

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Program Design Secrets Oct 15, 2020

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Our guest is Alwyn Cosgrove.

Alwyn is a world-renowned fat loss expert, author and business mentor based in LA. In this episode, we dive into topics for young trainers, designing fitness programs, Alwyn's background in martial arts, and ideas concerning fat loss and metabolic load.

So let’s get going with the Movement Podcast, powered by FMS.

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Fitness Data Overload? Oct 08, 2020

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From wearable devices to the scale in your bathroom, there are a ton of tech choices in the fitness world these days.

But as we continue to track ourselves more, is there such a thing as too much data? We explore that idea on today’s episode.

Gray and Lee discuss how devices can motivate us and can also overwhelm and potentially shame us, which metrics to focus on, the importance of how we consume our data, and what our devices don’t tell us.

So let’s get going with today’s Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.

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Survival of the Fittest Oct 01, 2020

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For the third consecutive year Arlington, VA was voted the “Fittest City in the United States.” With that as a backdrop, Gray and Lee discuss what “fit” really means.
We look at what factors are used to define “fit” and what variables may be overlooked as well. They explore socioeconomic status, stress, and other risk factors that play a part in fitness. Gray also compares our current fitness experience to dog parks and zoo animals.

The guys also debate physical awareness vs social awareness and break down how manipulation of environment can skew your fitness results. Gray offers up what he thinks is a holistic definition of what “fit” means and so much more. So strap in for another episode of the Movement Podcast — powered by FMS.

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Play, Practice or Train? Sep 24, 2020

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Play, practice, or train?

Simple concepts we all understand, but what are their differences and when should you be doing each one? On this episode, we break that down.
This idea is based on an article, Gray wrote years ago, that still rings true.

First, we cover the basics, and Gray uses his kettlebell journey with Brett Jones as an example.
We talk cartwheels, tennis, South American football drills, martial arts, and how this topic applies to youth sports. Gray and Lee also give us an idea of what play looks like at their house.

For the pros, we get into coaching strategies, working around people’s limitations, and small group fitness options.

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Training High-Profile Clients Sep 17, 2020

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Welcome to the season 2 premiere of the Movement Podcast.
In this episode, Gray and Lee sit down with Brian Nguyen.

Brian’s resume includes Head Athletic Trainer for the LA Avengers, Assistant AT for the Jacksonville Jaguars, as well as Coach & Trainer for many movies including: The Longest Yard, Semi-Pro, Invincible & The Fighter… to name a few.

Brian has worked with many actors, from Mila Kunis to Dwayne Johnson, but he’s best known for being Mark Wahlberg’s personal trainer.

We discuss working with high profile athletes and celebrities, and details of working with Mark on-set, and during his day-to-day.

We dive into finding a middle ground between Strength & Conditioning Specialists and Athletic Trainers.

Brian shares a pivotal moment in his career involving a tragic accident with a player and how it shaped his outlook and future.

Brian explains going through “The Gray Cook Experience” and offers up insight on boutique fitness and other California trends.

We’ve got a packed show today so let’s get rolling with the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.

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Season 2 Trailer - Movement Podcast Sep 10, 2020

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The Movement Podcast is back with season 2, premiering September 17th.
Here is a sneak peek of what to expect on the show and what's new in season 2.
Please join us as we dive deeper into human movement.

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