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The Move Better Podcast | Functional Fitness, Mobility & Strength for Real Life

The Move Better Podcast | Functional Fitness, Mobility & Strength for Real Life

Mark Broadbent 11 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

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

#13 - Stop Chasing Pain with Perry Nickelston | Why Your Pain Isn't Where You Think It Is Jun 30, 2026 01:00:13 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 Jun 23, 2026 00:43:40 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 Jun 16, 2026 00:40:49 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 Jun 9, 2026 00:58:04 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 Jun 2, 2026 01:00:12 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 May 26, 2026 01:01:29 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) May 19, 2026 00:49:43 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 May 12, 2026 00:51:02 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) May 5, 2026 00:55:28 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 Apr 29, 2026 00:46:40 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 Apr 29, 2026 00:37:58 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 Apr 29, 2026 00:33:27 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&

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