The Move Better Podcast | Functional Fitness, Mobility & Strength for Real Life
The Move Better Podcast offers practical advice on functional fitness, mobility, and strength training for real-life activities. Hosted by Mark Broadbent with over 20 years of experience, the show aims to help listeners reduce aches and pains, move better, and build sustainable strength. It features simple, no-nonsense tips and interviews with guests who explore alternative training methods. The podcast is designed for those who want a body that works well, not just looks good.
Episodes
#28 - Grounding & Earthing: Sleep, Inflammation & Reconnecting With the Earth | Frazer, Down To Ground
Could reconnecting your body with the Earth improve your sleep, recovery and overall health?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Frazer Clacherty, founder of Down To Ground, for a conversation about grounding — also known as earthing — and why something as simple as connecting to the Earth has become an increasingly popular health practice.👉 Join the FREE 7-Day Move Better Cha
#27 - The 9 Pillars of Health: Nature, Movement & Questioning Modern Wellness | Troy Casey
Troy Casey — the Certified Health Nut — has spent more than 30 years exploring holistic health, movement, nutrition, breathwork, meditation and our relationship with the natural world.But his journey started somewhere very different.In this episode, Troy takes me from his days modelling for Versace and living the party lifestyle through sobriety, Vipassana meditation, time spent learning from trad
#26 - Strength Is a Skill: Kettlebells, Bodyweight & Training for Longevity | Karen Smith
How hard do you really need to train to get stronger?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by StrongFirst Master Instructor Karen Smith for a conversation about strength, kettlebells, bodyweight training and staying physically capable as we get older.Karen explains why StrongFirst treats strength as a skill to practise, rather than something that requires constantly pushing yourse
#25 - My No-Nonsense Approach to Nutrition: What Actually Matters
There’s no single perfect diet.In this solo episode, I break down my personal approach to nutrition — what I believe works, what I use myself, and what I’ve found works well with clients after more than 20 years in the fitness industry.I cover:Why I prioritise real, whole foodsWhy I lean towards an animal-based / carnivore-ish approachWhy constantly eating and snacking may be part of the problemFa
#24 - Beyond Strength: TACFIT, Mobility & Real-World Capability | Robert Miller
What does it actually mean to be strong?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by TACFIT Master Instructor and BJJ black belt Robert Miller to explore why traditional strength training alone may not be enough if your goal is to move well, perform better and stay physically capable for life.We discuss how Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu changed Robert’s approach to strength and conditioning, wh
#23 - Train for Life: Movement, Variety & Longevity | Ritchie Januszek
What if the biggest mistake in training is simply doing the same thing for years?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Ritchie Januszek, a fitness industry professional with more than 25 years of experience and a passion for exploring different ways to build strength, movement and physical capability.Ritchie’s own training has evolved from traditional bodybuilding and rugby int
#22 - Stop Training Like a Bodybuilder | Coringa Conway on BJJ, Capoeira & Real-World Strength
What does it actually mean to be strong — and is conventional gym training really helping you perform better?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Coringa Conway, a BJJ black belt, Capoeira coach and strength coach with experience across MMA, strongman, Highland Games, sumo and more.We talk about why training should be built around what you actually want your body to DO — rathe
#21 - Are You Training for Health — or for a Sport? | Jessie Salas
What are you actually training for?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Jessie Salas from Foundation Training to explore how easily people can start out wanting to get fitter, stronger and healthier — only to accidentally specialise in a particular style of training.We discuss bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting and CrossFit as sports in their own right, and why
#20 - Is Strength Training Making You Worse at Your Sport? | Train for Athletic Performance
Are you training to get better at your sport — or just getting better at the gym?In this solo episode of The Move Better Podcast, I question one of the biggest assumptions in sports training: that continually increasing your squat, bench and deadlift automatically makes you a better athlete.Strength matters. But once you're already strong enough, would the next 8–12 weeks be better spent addin
#19 - Are You Walking Wrong? | Ricky Stanzi on GOATA, Pain & Durable Movement
What if some of the aches, pains and injuries we blame on training actually start with something much more basic — how we stand, walk and interact with the ground every day?In Episode 19 of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Ricky Stanzi, former NFL quarterback and one of the leading coaches behind GOATA Movement.GOATA stands for Greatest Of All Time Actions and takes a very different approach
#18 - Why Stretching Isn’t Enough | Tom Morrison on Mobility, Pain & Stronger Joints
Most people jump straight into lifting heavier weights, running further or attempting advanced exercises without first making sure their joints can move - and stabilise - properly.In Episode 18 of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Tom Morrison, creator of The Simplistic Mobility Method, to discuss what mobility training should actually involve and why repeatedly stretching or foam rolling the
#17 - Why Bodybuilding Alone Isn’t Enough | Tom DeGiuli on Real-World Strength
Does having a big bench press, squat or deadlift automatically make you strong in the real world?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I’m joined by Tom DeGiuli, owner of DeGiuli’s Gym in Long Island, New York, to discuss why strength training shouldn’t be limited to barbells, bodybuilding routines and conventional gym exercises.Tom explains how he combines traditional lifts with kettlebells
#16 - How to Stay Strong, Mobile & Capable for Life | Dan John
What does it really take to remain strong, mobile and physically capable as you get older?Strength coach and author Dan John joins Mark to explain why effective training is often far simpler than the fitness industry makes it seem.Dan discusses the importance of maintaining muscle as we age, why constantly switching programmes holds people back, and how training with the seasons can help develop a
#15 - How to Breathe Better for Running, Sleep & Performance | David “Jacko” Jackson
Breathing is automatic—but that doesn’t mean it’s optimal.In Episode 15 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent speaks to former professional rugby player, breathing coach and author David “Jacko” Jackson about how the way we breathe can affect our running, exercise performance, recovery, stress levels, movement and sleep.Jacko explains why breathing is one of the most overlooked areas of healt
#14 - Morning Sunlight: The Missing Key to Better Sleep, Energy, Metabolism & Health | Jonathan Jarecki
Most of us spend around 90% of our lives indoors—but what is that doing to our health?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, I sit down with researcher Jonathan Jarecki to explore the science of sunlight, circadian rhythms, metabolism and why getting outside may be one of the simplest ways to improve your health.We discuss why sunlight is about far more than vitamin D, how morning light influ
#13 - Stop Chasing Pain with Perry Nickelston | Why Your Pain Isn't Where You Think It Is
Most people focus only on where it hurts. Perry explains why, for chronic pain, the real cause is often somewhere else in the body.In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, Perry explains why chronic pain is rarely caused by the painful area itself and how movement, the nervous system and the lymphatic system all work together to help the body heal.We discuss:Why pain is an awareness signal—not
#12 - Move Better, Not More: Ryan Hurst on the Biggest Fitness Mistakes
What if the biggest reason you're not moving better isn't that you're doing too little, but that you're doing too much?In Episode 12 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent is joined by movement coach and GMB Fitness co-founder Ryan Hurst to explore why so many people get stuck chasing numbers, workouts and gym routines that don't actually improve how they move.Ryan explains
#11 - Why Your Body Is In Pain (And How To Fix It) with Eric Goodman
Most people think pain is something that happens to them.Eric Goodman believes otherwise.In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with the creator of Foundation Training to discuss why chronic pain is often the result of modern movement habits, poor posture, weak movement patterns, and a lack of body awareness.Eric explains why traditional fitness approaches often miss
#10 - Why Strength Alone Isn’t Enough | Natural Movement, Mobility & Functional Fitness with MovNat
Is lifting heavier really the answer to better movement, better health, and fewer injuries?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with Brian Betancourt, Director of Performance at MovNat, to explore why modern fitness may be missing the bigger picture.They discuss the difference between training and movement practice, why movement is fundamentally problem-solving, and
#9 - Are WiFi, 5G & Phones Affecting Your Health? | Michaela Wilson | Aires
Are EMFs, WiFi, 5G and smartphones quietly affecting your health, recovery and performance?In Episode 9 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with Michaela Wilson from Aries Tech to unpack one of the most controversial health topics of modern life: electromagnetic fields (EMFs).From phones and WiFi routers to Bluetooth headphones, smart devices and 5G networks, we explore what EMFs
#8 - Training for Performance, Movement & Longevity | Rob Solly
In Episode 8 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with performance coach Rob Solly for a deep dive into functional training, movement, strength, longevity, and why so much of modern fitness misses the point.Is bodybuilding helping people… or creating movement problems? Do heavy squats and deadlifts actually transfer to real-world performance? And what separates effective coaching f
#7 - You’re Sitting Too Much (And It’s Ruining Your Body)
Mark Broadbent sits down with Wendy Welpton to break down why going to the gym isn’t enough to fix your body. They dive into how your daily movement habits—not your workouts—are the real driver of stiffness, pain, and long-term function. If you sit most of the day, this episode will change how you think about movement forever.KEY TAKEAWAYS:One hour in the gym can’t undo 23 hours of inactivityYour
#6 - The Truth About Landmine Training & Rotational Strength | Alex Kanellis
In Episode 6 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with Alex Kanellis from Landmine University to explore rotational strength training, landmine exercises, spinal movement, and athletic performance.They dive into:Why most gym training ignores rotational movementThe problem with over-bracing and “neutral spine” obsessionHow landmine training improves power, movement, and athleticismF
#5 - Breathwork Is Not Enough (Fix Your Breathing Habits)
Mark Broadbent sits down with breathing specialist Jane Tarrant to break down why breathwork alone isn’t enough—and what most people are getting completely wrong. This episode challenges mainstream advice and dives into how your daily breathing habits could be driving stress, poor sleep, and low performance.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Breathwork ≠ breathing habits (and that’s the real problem)Most people over-b
#4 - Why Rope Flow Might Be The Missing Link In Your Training
In Episode 4 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent is joined by Edward Troise to break down why rope flow might be the missing link in your training. They challenge the obsession with lifting heavier and explain how movement quality, coordination, and brain-based training can transform performance and longevity.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Most people train strength but ignore movement qualityRope flow deli
#2 - Strength Isn’t What You Think: Training The Mind First
In this episode, Mark Broadbent sits down with Rob Blair from Commando Temple to break down what strength really means.This goes far beyond sets and reps—into mindset, lifestyle, and the deeper reasons most people fail to change. If you think training is just about the gym, this might challenge everything you believe.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Strength starts with mindset, not muscleMost people don’t need more
#1 - Functional Training Explained: Train Movements, Not Muscles
What is functional training… really? In this episode, Mark Broadbent breaks down the truth behind one of the fitness industry’s most misunderstood buzzwords—and why most people are getting it wrong. If your training isn’t improving how you move in real life, it might be holding you back.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Functional training = movement, not exercisesMost gym training builds strength at "exercises&
#3 - The Truth About Functional Training Nobody Wants To Admit
In this episode, Mark Broadbent sits down with David Weck to challenge everything you think you know about training. From “core stability” to traditional strength methods, this conversation questions whether modern fitness is actually making people worse. If you care about moving better, performing better, and training with purpose—this is essential listening.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Most training focuses on
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