Stay ConnectedWelcome to The MOVEMENT Movement — the podcast for people who want the TRUTH about having a healthy, happy, strong body.
We’ll be breaking through the mythology, confusion and sometimes outright lies about what it takes to walk, run, hike, do yoga, paddle board, lift… or whatever you do. I’m here to help you do it better and have more fun.
It’s called The MOVEMENT Movement because We’re creating a movement. Making natural movement to the obvious choice the way natural FOOD is currently.
Secrets of the Barefoot Shoe Industry
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 200 with Anya Jensen
Anya Jensen first discovered "barefoot shoes" after a long bout of foot issues. They were a lifeline thrown to her when everything else she tried was a dead end. Thanks to the incredible work by people like Katy Bowman she could finally see a clear path toward freedom of movement.
But Anya lamented her amazing shoe wardrobe and felt like she would never be chic again. Healthy shoes are ugly, right? She's always been a shoe person (and always had foot problems), so it was a pretty mixed bag of emotions. But it wasn't long before Anya realized that with some extra research (and a whole new set of standards) she could curate shoes that made her feel amazing and didn't require any compromises. It didn't take much digging to realize that a lot of people were out looking for the same thing, so she decided to use her hours of research to create something that didn't exist yet.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Anya Jensen about secrets of the barefoot shoe industry.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How the barefoot shoe movement has become more inclusive.
- Why comfortable shoes don't need to have padding and support.
- Why stepping on insoles is an ineffective way to determine shoe fit.
- How injuries can still occur, even with proper footwear.
- How it's important to find what works for you instead of using a one-size fits all approach.
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Using Electricity for Health and Recovery
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 199 with Garrett Salpeter
Known as "The Health Engineer," Garrett Salpeter has taken his training in Engineering and Neuroscience and used it to create NeuFit and the patented NEUBIE device. He trains doctors, therapists, and professional sports teams and universities in how to apply NeuFit with their patients and athletes, helping them recover faster from injury and optimize performance. He is the best-selling author of the book The NeuFit Method and host of The Undercurrent Podcast.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Garrett Salpeter about using electricity for health and recovery.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How pain is a signal created by the brain to indicate a need to stop certain movements.
- Why using direct current can help the brain down-regulate its protective patterns.
- How recalibrating the nervous system can lead to increased range of motion and reduced pain.
- How NeuFit treats a wide range of conditions related to pain, strength, range of motion, and neurological function.
- How NeuFit taps into the power of neuroplasticity to improve function in various patient populations.
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Fitness Tips for Hikers
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 198 with Marcus Shaprio
Marcus Shapiro is a pioneer in the online fitness coaching space. In 2009, he launched FitForTrips.com to provide custom fitness programs specifically for hikers and backpackers. Since then, he has helped thousands of clients conquer hundreds of different trails all over the world including Kilimanjaro, Everest Base Camp, Rim to Rim Grand Canyon, Inca Trail, 13ers, 14ers, and more.
He believes that any hiker who executes his unique training strategy called the "Fit For Trips Big 5" can complete any trail safely and confidently.
Marcus holds a B.S. in Athletic Training from the University of Alabama and a CSCS from the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has over 30 years of personal training experience.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Marcus Shapiro about fitness tips for hikers.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How walking stairs is important for developing strength and endurance and people should focus less on time and more on elevation gain.
- Why the eccentric loading during downhill hikes requires proper foot placement and control.
- How proper foot placement and knee bending should be practiced to avoid overstriding when walking or running downhill reducing effort and main
- How incline training decreases the risk of developing acute tendonitis when hitting the trail.
- Why running on a treadmill is different than running outdoors.
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World Champion BEARfoot Lifter's Incredible Life Advice
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 197 with Chris Duffin
Chris Duffin believes in living life at the extremes—extreme performance, extreme competence, and extreme achievement. A true-to-life mountain man with his story as a best-selling autobiography and upcoming documentary movie Chris has numerous accolades to list. From sitting on the board of OregonTech, where he received his engineering degree, to also on the board of the College of Functional Movement Clinicians. He holds awards and records for his inventions and unduplicated feats of strength. Using his engineering degree and MBA, he spent nearly 20 years becoming a sought-after turnaround expert in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment manufacturing sectors. But most people know him for his work after moving on from that career, founding his own Education and Manufacturing companies focused on biomechanics, human movement, and personal development. As an award-winning expert in these fields, he holds patents and has been recognized for scientific innovation, and is a desired keynote speaker. In the sports performance world, Chris's work is everywhere. His game-changing products are used in nearly every professional sports team in North America, all the big-name colleges and a thousand others, all military branches (white house included), and so many more. His concepts have changed the landscape of strength training in improving performance and the systemized approaches to assessing and correcting human movement dysfunctions. With extremes again, Chris is not just a recognized thought leader but has held numerous all-time world records and become one of the strongest pound-for-pound powerlifters in the world. He holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest sumo deadlift of all time, with 1001 pounds for almost three repetitions. He also completed the same feat with a 1001lbs squat making him the only human in history to have Squatted and Deadlifted 1000+lbs for reps. He used these feats of strength to raise money and awareness for charities related to his upbringing. As for the true-to-life mountain man portion might be best left to his first book, "The Eagle & The Dragon." Growing up homeless in the wilderness. He was raised in an abusive and chaotic household (tent, shack, tree fort at times) where his childhood was composed of skinning rattlesnakes, foraging for food, and protecting his sisters and mother. With stories of dealing with murderers, drug running and abuse, human trafficking, death, a serial killer, and extreme poverty. He could attend college as a star athlete and valedictorian after graduating high school. In college, he worked full-time to take custody of his three younger siblings and get them out of that toxic environment. It seems pointless even to add the part that he still graduated from college at the top of his class.
Today, Chris is an advisor and Chief Engineer/Visionary to Kabuki Strength & Bearfoot Shoes. He is focused on his passion for personal development with his philosophies and tools around mindset, goal setting, execution, and deep introspection.
He is the father of three wonderful children and husband to an amazing Canadian chef who appears in reality-TV cooking shows. If he's not with his family, working on himself and his businesses, or remodeling his house, you can find him in his shop perfecting his Mad Max off-road war machines.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Duffin who gives incredible life advice.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How life involves pain and difficulty, but people have the power to choose where to direct their efforts.
- Why it's important to find your next challenge rather than settling for mediocrity.
- How parents should set good examples for their children so they can chase their own goals.
- Why children need a stable environment that allow them to experience failure and learn from it.
- How consistent success without failure can hinder the development of confidence.
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The Physics of Proper Running
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 196 with Matt Minard
Matt Minard's purpose is to help people. With a passion for human movement and fitness, he is driven to help others learn how to move their bodies strategically and efficiently to reduce the risk of injury and increase longevity.
Matt was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio after earning his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 from the University of Dayton he moved to Charlotte, NC to complete a year long clinical residency program to specialize in orthopedics. He was then presented the opportunity to open a small outpatient hospital-based physical therapy practice at the Harris YMCA. He spent the next 7 years there, building the program.
When the pandemic hit Matt saw a need for helping people run safer as it was the only form of exercise with gyms closed.
He is now the small business owner of Human Movement Optimization (HMO), LLC, which encompasses his Learn 2 Run brand and continuing education courses.
Aside from building his new business and consistently striving to better himself to better help others, Matt loves exercising and spending quality time with his fiance (Alex) and dog (Moxie). You can see what he's up to on his Learn 2 Run social media platforms and website.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Matt Minard about the physics of proper running.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How you should reverse engineer the mechanics of running to achieve efficient movement.
- Why runners should lean their bodies forward and swing their arms with their legs when they run.
- How running with minimal vertical displacement is ideal, as it reduces strain and stress on the body.
- How running on a treadmill activates different muscles than running on the ground.
- How it's important to land with your foot beneath your center of mass while walking or running.
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Fitness Myths DEBUNKED
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 195 with Shelby Stover
Shelby Stover is a Strength & Nutrition Coach and the person behind the blog Fitasamamabear.com. As a mom of three young girls and coach for the past ten years, Shelby helps make healthy food and strength training at home easy for busy moms. Her ultimate goal is to help moms increase energy, keep up with their kids, and feel confident in the skin they're in.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Shelby Stover who debunks fitness myths.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How you don't need to go to the gym to get an effective workout.
- Why ditching your shoes can improve ankle and hip mobility.
- How you should try different workout styles to find which ones you enjoy best and will stick with long term.
- Why trainers shouldn't recommend intense workouts involving exercises like jump squats and burpees.
- How genetics play a significant role when it comes to achieving your health and movement goals.
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Fitness at the EXTREME
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 194 with Ethan Fleming
Ethan Fleming is a guy with an extraordinary passion for pushing his physical and mental limits. He's just a guy who loves testing himself and sharing the valuable lessons he's learned by putting himself through the wringer. Ethan's adventures are a testament to his relentless pursuit of self-discovery. Whether it's signing up for marathons on a whim, diving into full-distance triathlons without a second thought, or knocking out a jaw-dropping 11,401 burpees in a 24-hour charity event, he's all about embracing the challenges. With five Guinness World Records, including a mind-boggling 24-hour assault bike ride, and a breezy 800-kilometer solo state-crossing bike journey to his name, he's not your typical thrill-seeker. But it's not just about the adrenaline rush for Ethan; it's about the incredible lessons he's uncovered through these experiences. His mission? To help others break free from their self-imposed limits by showing them that success isn't just about reaching the finish line; it's about giving it your all, no matter how tough the road ahead may be.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Ethan Fleming about extreme fitness.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How many people lack self-belief and worry about judgement from others.
- Why people shouldn't give power to intrusive negative thoughts.
- How you can have a mental breakthrough when you stop fighting the pain and embrace the present moment.
- How sleep deprivation can hinder someone's mental health.
- How minimalist shoes improve foot function and relieve foot pain.
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Move BETTER with REAL Myofascial Release
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 193 with Steve Holmsen
Steve Holmsen is a trainer and educator who specializes in dramatic movement improvement through correcting muscle firing sequences. He accomplishes this through balancing the muscular firing sequences. I accomplish this through balancing the muscular structure by releasing tension in the muscles which frees the body to move with noticeably greater ease. Once the body is free it can move the way it was designed to function and is now amenable to corrective exercise. After the movements are corrected the body can now perform at a considerably higher level with reduced susceptibility to injury and joint discomfort.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Steve Holmsen about moving better with real myofascial release.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How it's important to use non-invasive techniques for improving movement rather than relying only on invasive procedures.
- Why genetics and environment don't determine your ability to move effectively.
- How myofascial release and foam rolling can be used for movement improvement and durability.
- Why building a strong foundation starting feet first is crucial for overall movement efficiency.
- How your shoe choice plays a role in foot stability and overall movement patterns.
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Fitness for Busy Dads (and Others, Too)
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 192 with Karl Bratland
Karl Bratland is an online fitness and nutrition coach for busy dads. He helps dads fit fitness into their lives with the intent of moving better, feeling better, and looking better, so they can be active participants in their own lives. As a 41-year-old dad of 4, he understands the demands of balancing life, family, and health, both physical and mental, which is what drives him help other dads.
Karl has been coaching in some format for over 20 years, has a master's degree in Exercise Science, and several coaching certifications. His focus is functional fitness that carries over into everyday life, allowing us to be better dads, husbands, and men.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Karl Bratland about fitness for busy dads (and others too).
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How transitioning back to an active lifestyle can be humbling when you can no longer achieve what you used to.
- Why comparing yourself to others on leaderboards or social media can lead to frustration and self-doubt.
- How people should focus on what is best for themselves and their circumstances.
- Why adjusting clients' mindset and approach to their fitness routines can be as challenging as adjusting their physical workouts.
- How men often struggle with ego and overestimating their athletic ability leading them to believe they can return to their previous levels of fitness when most cannot.
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Are You Exercising Wrong? with Dr. Gains
– The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 191 with Michael Kamalu
Michael Kamalu has been an avid multi-sport athlete since he was 3 years old, excelling in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball, and track (high jump & hurtles). He was a starter for the basketball and football teams for Davis High School, taking second in state (6A) in both sports his junior year, and continues to play competitive sports to this day. Michael started weightlifting 6 days a week when he was 14 years old. From the very beginning, he was intent on studying exercise-science, including the anatomy and biomechanics behind each lift and the various strategies and nuances in targeting each muscle, in order to optimize his physical fitness and athletic capabilities. Others soon began coming to him for tips and advice, and so he started informal personal training before even entering high school. As Michael's training and experience continued to grow throughout college and into medical school, he developed the unique ability to take new, academic knowledge of physics, physiology, neuroscience and anatomy, and apply it physical fitness and weightlifting. Combining that with his capacity for innovation, he started creating new and better ways to train, and developed dozens of novel techniques.
Yet, due to his perpetual participation contact sports, Michael was constantly getting injured - many of which became chronic and even required surgery, including a torn labrum in one shoulder and a rotator cuff impingement with biceps tendinitis in the other. Not wanting to undergo months-long recoveries, yet understanding that his normal weightlifting routines would only aggravate his injuries, Michael started developing hundreds of additional techniques, modifications to common exercises, and even completely new lifts that would allow him to continue to train and build muscle, while not only avoiding aggravating existing injuries, but actually rehabbing them and strengthening the joints to prevent any future injury. Then, after becoming frustrated with the lack of high-quality and scientifically accurate content he saw among "fitness influencers," Michael decided to share what he had with the world. What you can now find and benefit from in the "Dr. Gains" programs is the cumulative result of all of Michael's unique and extensive experience, personal training, scientific education, and creative ability. Additionally, his experience and success managing people as a business owner gives him the unique ability to understand his clients' wants and needs, and to convey his knowledge and training material in a way that they can understand and implement in their own lives. Rather than just telling them WHAT to do, he teaches them HOW and WHY they're doing each exercise, empowering them to customize the content in his programs according to their specific situations and goals. There's truly nothing else like it in the industry!
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Michael Kamalu about how to exercise correctly using Dr. Gains.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show:
- How many fitness influencers who claim to have natural results often use performance enhancing substances or have exceptional genetics, leading to unrealistic body expectations for others.
- Why these unrealistic expectations hinder people from starting their fitness journeys.
- How many fitness practices can lead to problems and injuries.
- Why working muscles the exact same way each time can lead to imbalanced muscle growth.
- How understanding the underlying anatomy of muscles helps analyze and customize exercises.
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Links Mentioned:dr-gains.com
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