Fitness
**Movement Podcast**

Human movement is complex, fascinating, and affects us all. Our hosts, Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton, have dedicated their lives to understanding movement and have trained thousands of fitness and healthcare professionals worldwide with their holistic philosophy and approach. Listen as they discuss topics, speak with other industry experts, answer questions & give practical advice on how you can optimize the human body to be the best it can be.

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We're Back and Removing Barriers to Wellness Sep 11, 2024

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Summary

The Movement Podcast discusses removing wellness barriers through education, functional wellness screens, and the importance of self-care for healthcare professionals.

Highlights

🎙️ Exciting return to the Movement Podcast after a break!
📚 New education resources aim to remove barriers to wellness.
🧘‍♂️ Emphasis on the importance of self-care for health professionals.
🩺 Screening reveals high-risk wellness factors among professionals.
📊 Data shows a significant number of healthcare providers struggle with wellness.
💤 Sleep and behavioral health are critical areas to address.
🏋️‍♂️ Movement quality is essential for overall wellness.

Key Insights

📈 Self-Care is Essential: Many healthcare professionals neglect their wellness while focusing on others, highlighting the need for individual wellness practices.
🧪 Screening for Wellness: Functional wellness screens can identify risk factors, enabling more informed health decisions.
⚖️ Importance of Balance: Achieving balance in sleep, movement, and mental health is vital for overall well-being.
🔄 Behavioral Change: Awareness of one’s health status is crucial to initiate effective behavioral changes for better health outcomes.
🚥 Risk Factors Matter: Identifying and addressing risk factors is essential for preventing injuries and achieving fitness goals.
🛌 Sleep Quality Affects Health: Poor sleep is a common issue that impacts overall health and should be prioritized in wellness strategies.
💡 Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data from wellness screenings can guide healthcare professionals in tailoring interventions for their clients.

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Let's Run it Back: Season 5 Finale Nov 17, 2022

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In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we wrap up our season 5 finale. We want to thank our listeners, and if you’re listening for the first time, welcome.

We’ve put together some highlights to recap every episode this season and the amazing guests who’ve shared with us along the way.

Whether you missed a few episodes, or want a quick refresher on what was discussed, here is your opportunity. We hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to being back with you all in season 6.

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A Clinician's Guide to Movement Nov 03, 2022

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Today, Gray sits down with friend and colleague Behnad Honarbakhsh. Behnad is the founder of Fit To Train Human Performance Systems in Vancouver, British Columbia.

From Strength and Conditioning to Physical Therapy, Behnad has worked with teams and athletes from the NHL, NBA, MLB, NFL, CFL and MLS.

On this episode we discuss running a multidisciplinary clinic, finding your blindspots as a clinician, the impact of scar tissue on movement, and the importance of creating human connection with your patients.

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What's SUP with Paddle Board Fitness? Oct 20, 2022

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding has exploded in popularity in recent years and offers many great health benefits while enjoying life outdoors.

Today, Gray sits down with an expert on the matter, Brody Welte. Brody founded PaddleFit in 2008 and is a gold-winning coach with team USA. He’s worked with numerous pro and non-professional athletes over the years, and has created a globally respected paddle coaching system and culture.

On the show they cover how the definition of fitness has evolved over the years, the importance of breathing in movement, why Stand Up Paddling is a great cross-training activity, and some tips and benefits on getting into paddleboarding and watersports.

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Inside The Business of Movement Oct 06, 2022

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Are you an expert in movement? And if so, is it reflected in your current business success? Today, we discuss Gray’s new book, The Business of Movement.

We cover the importance of pre-screening your clients, what defines an expert, tactics vs. strategies, what role corrective exercises should play in helping clients, and ways to unpack anyone’s movement dysfunction.

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Heal the Body and Stop Chasing Pain Sep 22, 2022

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Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Perry Nickelston. Perry is a Chiropractic Physician focusing on performance enhancement, corrective exercise, and metabolic fitness nutrition.

He is also an expert in myofascial, orthopedic, medical and trigger point soft tissue therapy and the founder of Stop Chasing Pain.

On this episode we discuss the importance of the lymphatic system, self-care vs self-treatment, how the body’s systems work together, and Perry’s top four places he likes to start when treating his patients.

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Are You Overstressed or Under Recovered? Sep 08, 2022

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Have you ever considered if you are overstressed, or just under recovered? How do you know? And how does it affect your performance?

Today, we discuss the stress recovery cycle. We cover ways to actively reset your recovery, dumping unnecessary tension and tone, risk and readiness, and using movement as your gauge.

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Big League Development and Wellness Aug 25, 2022

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Up to bat is our guest, Dr. Rob Butler. Rob works in Major League Baseball as the Director of Performance with the St. Louis Cardinals. He oversees player physical development, prevention programs, nutrition, and sports science as well as the medical care for the affiliate teams.

Today, we go around the horn discussing several topics in athletic training and strength and conditioning. We dive head first into the stress recovery cycle, strategies for working with large groups, and explore arm care, ACLs, and more.

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The Evolving Landscape for Gyms and Trainers Aug 11, 2022

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Personal training and gyms have seen their fair share of changes over the past few years. After the recent pandemic, what does the landscape look like now for the industry?

Today, we welcome our guest, Chris Poirer, the GM of Perform Better, to help us answer this question.

On this episode, we cover personal training and gym numbers since the COVID outbreak, the relationship of culture to the success of your business, and qualities found in trainers and gym owners who have weathered the storm.

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Breaking Down and Battling Low Back Pain Jul 28, 2022

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Worldwide… what’s the leading cause of disability?

If you said low back pain, you’d be correct.

Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Kyle Kiesel. Kyle is an expert in low back pain and professor emeritus and former Chair of the Physical Therapy Department at the University of Evansville.

On this episode, we cover pros and cons of pain as a diagnosis, risk factors, and options for early intervention, management, and even prevention.

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