Movement Podcast

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The Power of Grit and Failure Aug 13, 2020

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On the Season 1 finale of the Movement Podcast, Gray and Lee sit with a local Virginian, Charlie Hurt. Charlie is the Opinion Editor and columnist for The Washington Times and a Fox News contributor.

We open with why Charlie sought out the guys for treatment and how being unaware of an everyday behavior was the cause of his pain.

Gray explains how function, not structure-- may be causing your movement problems and shares a story about being a young strength coach working with tennis athletes.

The guys discuss how mentors need to be tough and how the level of grit in someone can predict their ability to stick to something, no matter how difficult.

They explore the need for failure to truly accomplish anything and the “participation trophy” culture.

Gray talks about “physical currency” and how many people seek a fitness solution to a healthcare problem.

We end today's show with some banter on growing up “country” and how the independence of children has changed.

All of this and more on today’s Movement Podcast -- Powered by FMS.

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Working with Athletes & Dry Needling Jul 30, 2020

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On this episode, Lee and Gray sit down with a longtime friend, Sue Falsone.

Sue was the first female head athletic trainer in any of the major American professional sports leagues as the Head A.T. for the Los Angeles Dodgers as well as the Head A.T. and Sports Performance Coach with the US Soccer’s Men’s National Team. She is also the author of Bridging the Gap: From Rehab to Performance and is the owner and founder of Structure & Function Education.

Today's episode is for the professionals, but can also be enjoyed by those wanting to go deeper in their knowledge of athletic training in pro sports and dry needling.
We get started with her career path and ascent to training elite athletes along with her use of the FMS screening system.

They talk about athletes’ incredible ability to compensate when they have “dysfunction” and the crucial importance of long term joint health and keeping to short term performance goals.

The second half of the episode explores Eastern medicine techniques and how to incorporate them into practice. Sue and the guys explain dry needling and how it resets the mind/body connection.

All of this and much more on today’s episode of the Movement Podcast-- powered by FMS.

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The Rising Tide of Musculoskeletal Problems Jul 23, 2020

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On this episode, our guest Dr. Kyle Kiesel discusses musculoskeletal (MSK) health problems and their impact. MSK health problems are now the biggest overall expense for insurance companies. 50% of the U.S. adult population or 125 million people have an MSK problem today and data points to it becoming more prevalent.
Kyle is Program Director of Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville, a researcher, and an expert in low back pain.

During the first 10 minutes of the show, Kyle details his career path and his involvement early on with Gray Cook to help create the Functional Movement Screen.
Lee & Kyle discuss how inventing the movement screen may have been different if it had been done primarily in a research lab.

He explains the Thomas Test, how the idea of functional movement has become more mainstream over the years and gives some stats on musculoskeletal health problems.

After the break, they go deeper into MSK health problems and their effect on the healthcare industry.

We get into ACL injury prevention, fall prevention, and overall health indicators-- such as grip strength.

We close out the episode discussing why people get injured when starting exercise programs, and how figuring out your biggest movement problem can lead to success in your individualized fitness solutions.

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.

Additional Episode Notes:
07:00 - Multifidus
07:15 - Paul Hodges
13:10 - Dr. Phil Plisky
24:00 - comorbidities

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A Different Approach to Weight Loss Jul 16, 2020

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On this episode of the Movement podcast, the guys tackle weight loss.

We open with a nod to Happy Gilmore, then begin breaking down some of the most common problems individuals have with losing weight.

The guys go into details such as liquid calories, inflammation in the body, and unconsciously setting ourselves up for failure.

Gray shares his secret to quitting a bad habit and how simply recognizing the difference between discomfort and pain can change the outcome of your results.

The second half of our show dives into the physical readiness of today's children.

We hear how Gray's experience as a local PE instructor has enlightened him on how kid's movement patterns can easily be improved on the playground.

To wrap it up, they discuss how truly identifying your “lifestyle obstacles” can improve your likeliness of success; Connecting the dots of lifestyle and movement.

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The Business of Movement Jul 09, 2020

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On this week's episode (recorded on 4/30/20), we speak with Chris Poirier, owner of the fitness equipment company, Perform Better. Chris is a major influence on today’s fitness industry; a leader in education and product trends.

He explains how he founded Perform Better over two decades ago. He details how aligning education with products early on gave him a competitive edge, his strategies for running a better business environment, and what makes a great presenter.

Chris gives his take on what the gym model may look like, post-COVID. We discuss the business of personal trainers, big-box vs small gyms, and online training.

He lays out characteristics of what makes a successful gym owner, and how small gyms may be able to seize opportunity during this new normal.

So let’s get down to business on today’s Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.

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On Par With Your Golf Movement Jul 02, 2020

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On this episode, Gray and Lee sit down with their good friend, Dr. Greg Rose. Greg is a leading expert in fitness and movement, based out of Oceanside, CA, and a founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, also known as TPI. Greg specializes in working with professional athletes with a focus on golf and baseball.

In this episode, the guys discuss who among them has the best golf game, tips for the casual golfer, the science behind adding distance to your golf swing, and why golf may be the best sport to play right now.

Greg also explains how to know if you are at a higher risk of getting injured and self-checking your mobility and movement when it comes to golf.

They dive deeper for the movement pros, discussing mobility and hypermobility in pro golf and baseball, and how movement issues such as asymmetries can give some pro athletes an actual advantage. We also get an inside look at what Athletes experience at TPI.

We get into Chinese Table Tennis, rock concerts and the athleticism of some front men, the importance of managing rest and recovery, pitch counts, golf warm-ups, state of readiness, and writing new golf swing patterns into your brain.

We close with the craziest golf shots the guys have ever seen.

So let’s tee up today’s Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.

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Meet the Dads: Our Father's Day Episode Jun 24, 2020

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Today we have a very special episode of the Movement podcast. We celebrate Father’s Day with Gray's dad, Mr. Linwood Cook and Lee's dad, Mr. Sammy Burton.

The dads tell stories about Gray and Lee growing up in the small town of Chatham, Virginia. The conversation includes: Motorcycles, body casts, sciatica, the 1970's equivalent of an iPhone, raising pigs, work ethic, resourcefulness, and how being brought up in a small community and church has influenced their business approach.

The second half gets deeper discussing physical transformation. One dad shares his own personal movement journey after tragedy struck. They talk about today’s youth and their need for activity, China’s emphasis on movement, and physical strength comparisons of the World War II era versus today.

They wrap it all up with a new nickname for Lee, his baseball journey and college years, power naps and an “old school” Gatorade recipe.

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Pain and Preventing Injury Jun 18, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, we focus on pain and preventing injuries.

Gray talks about why he chose a career in physical therapy.

We discuss how the Sun Salutation Yoga sequence and how the Turkish Get-up exercise can help you maintain good movement in your own life.

We explore if there is a quick fix for your movement problems, exercising while you have a physical ailment, and some sobering statistics on the health and wellness of our current society.

We dive deeper into how we prevent people from getting hurt, the importance of physical awareness, controlling your environment, and risk vs. prevention.

We close out the episode discussing athletes playing through pain, and how stopping and changing direction effectively could be as important as speed.

All of this and more on today’s Movement podcast-- powered by FMS.

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Your Toxic Lifestyle is a Problem Jun 10, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, Gray and Lee tackle the subject of a toxic lifestyle and how it’s affecting your movement and overall wellness.

Gray gives two habits he’s changed in his own life to transform his movement for the better.

We talk about setting achievable goals and the importance of not taking on too much too soon.

And in our deeper dive, geared towards the pros, we discuss how you can potentially change your client’s movement before any corrective.
We talk about filtering through the overwhelming amount of information out there and how to choose what is appropriate for your client’s needs.

And finally, how working on your weakest link in the gym can give you the greatest results.

All of this and more on today’s Movement podcast, powered by FMS.

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Pro Football, Youth Sports and Mentorship Jun 03, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, we have a very special guest, Jon Torine.

Jon is an expert in Strength and Conditioning and spent years working in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts. He has a passion for coaching, mentorship, and youth sports.

With his dry wit, Jon gives us some great insight into his time in the NFL, tells a bunch of stories, and drops some serious knowledge and inspiration. You’re not gonna want to miss this one.

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

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