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.
Episodes
GORUCK Founder Jason McCarthy on Sustainable Toughness
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook sits down with Jason McCarthy, founder and CEO of GORUCK, former Green Beret, and one of the leading voices behind the modern rucking movement.Jason and Emily McCarthy started GORUCK in 2008 while Jason was serving in Special Forces and Emily was working with the CIA. Their original goal was to build a rucksack to life-or-death quality standards—g
Gray Cook on Progressing Movement the Right Way
Progressing an exercise sounds simple: make it harder, add load, increase reps, or move to a more challenging variation.But in rehab, performance, and corrective exercise, progression is not always that straightforward.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton discuss how to think through exercise progression and regression using movement baselines, postural positions, neur
The Performance Pyramid: Movement, Capacity & Skill
Performance is not just about strength, power, conditioning, or sport-specific skill.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton revisit one of the foundational ideas behind Functional Movement Systems: the performance pyramid.At the base is movement.Above that is performance.At the top is skill.The conversation explores why performance cannot be understood by looking at one
Knee Pain, ACL Risk & the Movement Patterns Behind the Problem
Knee pain is one of the most common issues in sports, fitness, rehab, and everyday life — but the knee is rarely the only place to look.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why knee pain is often driven by what is happening above and below the joint. From ankle dorsiflexion and foot control to hip mobility, core stability, tone, alignment, and movement strat
Why Protocols Aren’t Enough with Gina Schatz
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook sits down with Gina M. Schatz, clinician, educator, founder of The Schatz Method®, and creator of the Practitioner Mastery Program.Gina trains manual and movement practitioners to move beyond protocols and develop the clinical reasoning required for complex orthopedic cases, hypermobility, and long-term practitioner mastery.Together, Gray and Gina
The Missing Piece in Shoulder Rehab & Performance
Most people train their shoulders by chasing strength, but completely miss the foundation that creates durable, pain-free movement.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why shoulder problems are so common, why shoulder pain is often more than “just a shoulder issue,” and how posture, spinal stability, reflexive control, and movement quality all influence shou
The Hidden Cause of Neck Pain No One Talks About
Neck pain is one of the most common issues people deal with—but what if the neck isn’t actually the problem?In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we break down why the neck acts as a “crossroads” in the body—and how issues with breathing, posture, mobility, and even lifestyle habits can all show up as neck pain.You’ll learn why treating the symptom isn’t enough…and what to look for if you actua
Why Low Back Pain Keeps Coming Back
Low back pain is one of the most common problems people deal with—but most people are still asking the wrong question.Instead of only asking:“What’s wrong with my back?”This episode explores a better question:“What am I doing that keeps this problem going?”In this conversation, we break down why low back pain is rarely just about one body part—and why pain is often the result of a bigger mix of mo
Building Better Coaches: Inside FMS with Almir Maljević
In this episode, we sit down with Almir Maljević—FMS partner in Bosnia, educator, and instructor for FMS courses—who has built a thriving system by doing one thing differently:He starts with the person, not the program.From rebuilding his own path after injury… to realizing strength and power weren’t the missing piece… to going all-in on screening, systems, and education…This is a real conversat
Why Fixing Your Gait Starts With These 5 Movements
Your gait—how you walk—can reveal a lot about your health, movement quality, and even your risk for injury or falls.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why gait analysis alone doesn’t tell the full story. Many people focus on the way someone walks, but the real problem often lies deeper in fundamental movement patterns like squatting, bending, rotating, bal
The Future of Movement Assessment | Kinetisense
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton sit down with Ryan Como, CEO of Kinetisense, to talk about where movement screening is headed next.Ryan shares how his background as a chiropractor—and as an injured D1 hockey athlete—pushed him beyond “treat the painful joint” toward multi-segment, 3D movement assessment. The conversation covers how objective scoring, population co
Asymmetries: When They’re Normal vs. When They Become a Risk Factor
Asymmetries are normal — but not all asymmetries are created equal. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down the difference between anatomical, functional, and developmental asymmetry, and explain when asymmetry becomes a slippery slope that impacts performance, durability, and injury risk.They also discuss why the goal isn’t “perfect symmetry,” but keeping asym
Rehab Revolution: Lisa Chase Breaks Down Her 5 Pillars of Healing
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Lisa Chase returns—this time as an author. Drawing from decades of work with professional athletes and everyday patients, Lisa dives deep into the importance of addressing the whole person in rehab, not just the symptoms.She and Gray discuss:• The inspiration behind her new book Be Responsible• Why heart rate variability (HRV) is a game changer in patient c
Beyond the Symptoms: What Wellness Data Really Tells Us
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton dig into what the data really says about wellness. From widespread sleep issues and shoulder mobility limitations to the surprising role of stress, posture, and breathing, they explore how movement and lifestyle are deeply connected.Learn how Functional Movement Systems uses its Functional Wellness Screen to identify patterns—not ju
How Physical Education Can Save the Next Generation | Rick Vittum
What happens when a seasoned physical educator brings 31 years of experience into a conversation about the future of fitness, wellness, and youth health? In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we sit down with Massachusetts Physical Education Teacher of the Year Rick Vittum to talk about the state of youth movement, what’s broken in the system, and how we can fix it.Rick shares real stories from
Inside 20 Years in the NBA: Movement, Data & Athlete Development
Former Indiana Pacers strength coach Shawn Windle joins the Movement Podcast to unpack 20+ years in the NBA and his evolution from athletic trainer to performance director. This episode explores the integration of sports science, the dangers of over-coaching, individualized athlete care, and the realities of modern NBA player development.Topics include:Early career challenges in a siloed sports cu
Creating a Performance Culture with Bob Alejo
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton sit down with Bob Alejo, a leader in the world of strength and conditioning with over 40 years of experience across professional sports, collegiate athletics, and Olympic training. This episode is a masterclass in leadership, collaboration, and the reality of applying science, data, and wisdom in high-performance settings.Whether yo
Can Functional Movement Predict Athlete Performance?
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton explore one of the most complex and debated topics in sports and rehabilitation: predicting athletic performance and ranking talent.With AI and machine learning beginning to shape how we analyze athletes, the conversation unpacks:• How performance is measured—and why it’s more than just speed and strength.• The rise of durable perfo
The Corrective Exercise Paradigm Shift
Are the corrective exercise guys bashing correctives? Maybe . . . Lee and Gray take the time to step back, define what correctives are, and detail how they should be used to restore whole movement. Screening plays an important role in identifying movement dysfunction and pain with movement, but the next step doesn’t have to be corrective exercise.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook
From NYC to Beijing: Danyue Zhang on Building a Movement Culture in China
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton are joined by Danyue Zhang, FMS Director of Education in China and a key figure in expanding Functional Movement Systems globally. Danyue shares her unique journey—from personal trainer in New York to translating and teaching FMS courses across China.They dive into:• Cultural challenges of translating movement concepts• The power of
What is “Wellness,” Really—and How Do We Measure It?
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton dive into the real meaning of wellness and why current approaches are failing us. They unpack how wellness is traditionally defined (think: sleep, nutrition, exercise), and why function—particularly functional movement—needs to be part of the equation.From pre-diabetes in adolescents to movement dysfunction in military populations,
Dr. Cortney Herndon: Bridging the Gap Between Therapy & Training
Dr. Cortney Herndon, DPT, COMPT reunites with Lee and Gray to discuss the importance of her internship and early employment in the midst of the development of Functional Movement Systems and how that understanding of the movement screening process shaped her career. Dr. Herndon offers guidance on Women’s Health issues, from incontinence in runners and post-partum and peri/post-menopause training t
Why are More NBA Players tearing their Achilles Tendons? It’s complicated.
What’s behind all the Achilles tendon injuries in the NBA? Are they really tearing more often? Why? Lee and Gray delve into the numbers, the potential causes, and how the NBA’s not alone in increased injury stats. From training volume to low-top shoes, to supplements, they look at everything in what opens up into a broad conversation about risk and the compounding effect of movement and lifestyle
Let's Run it Back: Season 6 Finale
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CBD and Recovery: Breaking Stigmas with Expert Insights with Matt Krause
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The Future of Sports Training: Data, Integrity, and Adaptability with Darcy Norman
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability!In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscl
Cash-Based PT: Comprehensive Care without Restrictions with Lisa Chase
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability!In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone.In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle
Is Wellness in the way of Fitness?
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and Stability!In the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscl
Comfort, Scarcity, and Movement with Michael Easter
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and StabilityIn the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle
Priorities and Program Design with Mike Deibler
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and StabilityIn the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle
Poor Ankle Mobility? Start with Why
Take a deeper dive into Mobility and StabilityIn the Mobility Course, Gray guides you with his insights into global movement patterns and screening to differentiate mobility limitations due to tissue quality from those caused by inappropriate tone. In the Stability Course, Gray explores stability problems and their solutions, while detailing the vital interplay between local tissue quality, muscle
The Hip is the Hub: Functional Hip Mobility
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Walking Away from Pain - Wellness and Fitness with James Breese
For more on James Breese:Web: strengthmatters.comFB: facebook.com/strengthmatterstvIG: instagram.com/strengthmatters Podcast Summary:James Breese's journey from being a police officer in London with chronic back pain to becoming a fitness expert, strength coach and author is highlighted, focusing on his transition and the significant impact of kettlebell training and Functional Movement Syste
You Can’t Talk about Mobility without Talking about Stability
Before we get into the summary, let us to tell you about Symmio, our holistic wellness platform offering personalized solutions for individuals and risk-reduction strategies for leaders.Go to Symmio.com to sign up for a free trial today! Summary: This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes that mobility and stability are fundamental to movement optimization. Both are essential, with mobility r
We're Back and Removing Barriers to Wellness
SummaryThe 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-ris
Let's Run it Back: Season 5 Finale
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
A Clinician's Guide to Movement
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,
What's SUP with Paddle Board Fitness?
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 coach
Inside The Business of Movement
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.So let’s get going with this epi
Heal the Body and Stop Chasing Pain
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-treatme
Are You Overstressed or Under Recovered?
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.So kick back and relax for this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.Ge
Big League Development and Wellness
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
The Evolving Landscape for Gyms and Trainers
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 succes
Breaking Down and Battling Low Back Pain
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, m
Crafting Good Movement with Youth
Today, we welcome our guest, Peter Bowler. Peter is a former Professional Cricketer and since retiring, has been on a mission to help children move better. He is currently the CEO of FMS Schools based in the UK.On this episode, we cover elite athlete development, the current state of youth health and wellness, and ways to change the culture within physical education. So let’s get going with this e
Brain Hacks for Growing Good Posture
Posture, good or bad, is automatic. But for those with poor posture, is it possible to change it over time? Is it holding you back, causing problems, and are you even aware?Today, we discuss posture and why it matters. We dive into static vs. dynamic, spine positions and function, simple changes for better results, and many options for learning and retaining better posture.So let’s align with this
Bettering Your Body's Balance
Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Phil Plisky.Phil is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning coach. He's an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville, Co-Founder of the Professional Rebellion, and performance systems consultant in professional sports and in the military. His research in movement testing and injury prevention led him
Sensory Secrets of Your Hands and Feet
Your hands and feet are your connection to the world. They collect a massive amount of sensory information and help support many different functions. But how exactly do they affect your movement?On this episode, we discuss what your brain thinks about your hands and feet. We explore the sensory homunculus and how our brain maps our body.We cover the development of our hands and feet, grip strength
Fighting Fire with Function
Today, we welcome our guest, Mike Contreras. Mike is the Division Chief at Orange County Fire Authority, based in Mission Viejo, CA. With over 30 years of experience working with and training firefighting personnel, he also is the founder of FMS Health and Safety, which addresses individual risk of injury and helps optimize overall health and performance. On this episode, we discuss working with
Max Power in Rotational Sports
Creating controllable speed and power is a must-have to compete in rotational sports such as golf, tennis, and baseball. Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Greg Rose to help us unlock this idea in our season 5 premiere. Greg brings a wealth of knowledge on the subject as the co-founder of Titleist Performance Institute and founder of OnBase University and RaquetFit, based in San Diego. On this episo
Let's Run It Back: Season 4 Finale
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we wrap up with our season 4 finale. We’d like to say thank you to our listeners, and if you’re listening for the first time, welcome. We’ve put together some highlights to recap all of the topics we covered and the amazing guests who shared with us along the way, including Dr. Kelly Starrett, Katy Bowman, Brett Jones, & Mike Deibler. Whether you missed
A Lifter's Guide to Movement
From Olympic weightlifting to powerlifting, Strongman to bodybuilding, or just the average person lifting weights, individuals all over the world have discovered the benefits that strength training has to offer.But with its continuing popularity, there’s also been a rise in misinformation, bad form, and unobtainable goals.Today, we give our insight on weight training.We discuss who should be lifti
Core Surgery and Its Effect on Movement
From hernias to c-sections, a large part of the population will experience an abdominal procedure at some point in their life. But after the incision heals, is there something we’re missing when it comes to its effect on movement? Today, we discuss core surgeries. We cover ways our movement is affected after going under the knife, our own personal experiences with hernias, physical obstacles afte
Training for Mud, Miles & Adventure
Some do it for the intense competition. Others do it for the mud, sweat, and beers. Regardless, adventure racing has become a wildly popular worldwide sport.Today, we’re excited to have Mike Deibler on our show. Mike is the founder and co-owner of San Diego Premier Training. He has an extensive background in preparing athletes for adventure racing.We discuss what defines adventure racing, who is p
A Movement Brief on Pain Relief
For years, advertising has told us, “Don’t let pain hold you back.”We quickly reach for meds and gimmicks to get us through the day. But are we causing more harm than good? On this episode, we discuss pain management. We explore how we deal with discomfort, and ways to find the root of the issue.We cover acute vs. chronic pain, inflammatory foods, behavior modification, and give some ideas on how
Unlocking More Strength
In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our guest, Brett Jones. He is the Director of Education for StrongFirst, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. He’s also a long-time friend of Gray and Lee and a lead instructor for FMS. Brett joins the guys in-studio to cover many topics related to strength and movement.
Permission to Move Your DNA
We are excited to introduce our guest this week, Katy Bowman. Katy is a biomechanist, author, educator, and host of the Move Your DNA podcast. She took the time to sit with Gray, and I to discuss the ins and outs of movement from her perspective. We cover her background in biomechanics, ways to create a movement-rich life, discuss ideas covered in her new book, Grow Wild, and much more. This is a
Prioritizing Your Rest & Recovery
Pass out, nod off, shut-eye, catch some z’s, hit the hay, however you say it, sleep is a vital part of our overall health. It affects our mood, immune system, memory, and even diet.Today we discuss sleep and its connection to movement. The guys break down what happens when we get quality sleep, and what happens when we don’t. We cover stimulants, stress recovery, what role pain plays in our sleep
How to Prep for a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all aspects of modern society.Governments have spent trillions fighting it on a global level,families have tested their flexibility trying to navigate it,and individuals have been forced to take a hard look at their own personal life choices, but through this adversity, what can we take away from all of this?Today, we discuss COVID from a movement perspect
Free to Be Pain Free
For our season premiere, we are excited to have Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, a bestselling author, and co-founder of The Ready State. He’s a friend of the guys, a thought-provoking medical professional, and a true coach at heart... this show is for everyone. Today, we dive deep into the subject of pain. The guys break down how we perceive it, ho
Season 4 Trailer - Movement Podcast
Join us for the season 4 premiere Thursday, September 16. Gray, Lee and Ashley are back for another season of the Movement Podcast. Our premiere will feature our guest and friend, Dr. Kelly Starrett, co-founder of The Ready State.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter
Rehab: Impossible - Part 2
For part 2 of our season finale, we continue the inspiring story of Steve Cairns. Steve suffered a stroke and had brain stem surgery in the spring of 2017.He elected to rehab himself with astounding results.This week, Gray and Lee join in on the conversation. We discuss Steve’s military background, what it means to “live your rehab”, how his approach differs from the classic model, and why it may
Rehab: Impossible - Part 1
Our two-part Movement Podcast season finale kicks off this week with the remarkable story of Steve Cairns.Steve suffered a stroke and had brain stem surgery in the spring of 2017. Based on his movement background, and now robbed of his ability to walk, he elected to rehab himself.This is an inspiring story of the human spirit and how he defied all odds on his journey to recovery. To give the full
Cleared for Takeoff
We use a movement screen to understand problems you may have in your fundamental movement, but once you get the basics down what comes next? Today, we discuss where to focus your efforts for those who’ve been cleared for takeoff. We break down where individuals can go from here and the tools we recommend to help optimize your physical performance. So all systems are a go for this episode of the Mo
Movement Mailbag #3
We love hearing from you, the listener, and getting an idea of what is on your mind. Today we do our last mailbag of the season and answer your questions.We discuss the guys’ personal workout habits, book recommendations, their take on CBD, special advice for training kids going through puberty, and much more.So let’s open the mailbag for today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.S
Move It or Lose It
Pop quiz: What’s your best friend’s phone number? Who was your second grade teacher? What was your locker number in high school? Can’t recall? Don’t feel bad when we don’t use what we learn, our memories decay until we forget, the same can be said with our motion. Today, we look at how our movement can erode over time and how western culture magnifies this phenomenon. We discuss how our brains l
What Happened to P.E. Class?
From running the mile to dodgeball, or just watching from the bleachers, most of us have an opinion of how we remember P.E. class. But what does it look like now and should it even be part of a child’s curriculum?Today, we are joined by Dr. Jenna Gourlay and Jon Torine to take a look at what happened to P.E. class.We dive into the history of P.E. and how it’s evolved over the years. We look at the
Take Your Own Medicine: A Coach's Journey
As health and fitness professionals, it can be hard to face our own movement inadequacies.On today’s episode, Gray sits down with Ashley and takes us through her own personal journey as a case study.They break down her past history, look over her present routines, and plot out a course for her future goals.Gray also covers common questions asked by those charting their own movement journey. So let
Getting Your Kid to the Pros
With college scholarships and pro dreams on the line, kids feel more pressure than ever to specialize in one sport, and participate year-round.But does the science support this trend? On today’s episode, we bring on multiple experts to discuss youth sports.From elementary to high school, we get an in-depth look at what works, what doesn’t, and answers on how to build young athletes.If you are a pa
Can You Have Too Much Mobility?
Many of us strive for better mobility in our movement. But can we have too much?... and what does that look like?Today we talk with Dr. Jenna Gourlay on the subject of hypermobility. Some are born with it, some acquire it over time. Regardless, it can cause a higher risk of injuries, but can also give a competitive advantage.We discuss how to identify hypermobility, the risks involved with hypermo
Movement Mailbag Questions
After a lot of positive feedback from our first mailbag episode, we decided to bring it back. Today we answer questions from you, the listener. We discuss movement integrity with marathoners and triathletes, options to improve movement at a desk job, training hockey players, working with clients with scoliosis, and much more.Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. You can always do so on
Strength & Conditioning in the NFL
This week we've got football fever and have guest, A.J. Neibel on the show. A.J. is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders. We discuss the NFL combine, COVID’s impact on his players' training, sports technology trends within the pro strength and conditioning ranks, and much more. It’s a packed show with tons of inside information, so lace up and get ready f
Working Out After 40
George Burns once said, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old.”As we age, we have the opportunity to either lower our movement expectations -- or do something about it. Today we discuss working out after 40. The guys give advice on aging gracefully, setting ourselves up for better movement now, no matter your age, and how our approach can vary based on gender. In the second
Connecting the Dots
The way the human body connects is fascinating. Wouldn't you agree? Understanding the body as a whole and not just the sum of its parts brings greater awareness to how everything works together.Today, we explore this concept, also known as regional interdependence.We discuss movement compensation, how we adapt our movement for better and sometimes for worse. Gray dives into why our joints fav
The Future of Fitness Training
Our guest this week is Geralyn Coopersmith, a pioneer in the group fitness training world. Based out of Oregon, she is VP of Fitness Staff Development at EXOS. She’s worked with big brands throughout her career, spanning from Equinox to Nike to Flywheel Sports. She is the author of “Fit and Female” and has shared her fitness expertise on many media productions including: “Simplify Your Life”, the
Deep Squats and Stiff Ankles
Your ankles and your feet. Although they’re the foundation to so many different movements, the importance of a functional base can often get overlooked.Today, the guys get into ankle injuries, deep squatting, and ideas to improve ankle mobility, We discuss balance beam work, the need to get past temporary fixes, and how the culture you are raised in can influence your mobility. And finally, we cl
Need for Speed
A player’s 40-yard dash results at the NFL combine can mean the difference in millions of dollars for elite athletes. Every decade, we see faster athletes in every sport across the board. In today’s episode, Gray & Lee breakdown the anatomy of speed, discuss how athletes try to improve it, and what are some pitfalls when trying to obtain it. We cover POSE running, quickness vs. speed & a l
Working with Fighters
Our guest this week is Mike Perry. Based in Massachusetts, Mike is the founder and co-owner of Skill of Strength gym, along with his wife, Amanda. He has worked with athletes across many professional disciplines and specializes in training “mixed martial arts” fighters.Today, we discuss with Mike how he found his way into MMA training, programming for combat athletes, advice for those getting s
Movement Mailbag Questions
Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the Movement Podcast. We’re excited to be back! We wanted to start this season off by answering some questions you all have been asking over the past 2 seasons through our website and our social media channels. Today we answer your questions and discuss the guys’ opinions on chiropractic adjustments, life hacks they use, coaching your own movement dysfunction,
Season 3 Trailer - Movement Podcast
The Movement Podcast returns with season 3, premiering March 4th. Please join us as we dive deeper into human movement.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter
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