Gymnazo Podcast

Welcome to the Gymnazo Podcast! In this episode, join us as we delve into the core skills every personal trainer needs to succeed in the competitive fitness industry. Our host and Founder of Gymnazo, Michael Hughes, a renowned expert in fitness entrepreneurship, shares invaluable insights and proven strategies to help personal trainers elevate their game and stand out in today's dynamic market.Michael dives deep into the essential skills that set top-tier personal trainers apart. From conducting comprehensive movement assessments to effectively addressing musculoskeletal dysfunctions, they leave no stone unturned. Learn how to master communication, deliver exceptional customer service, and craft sustainable training programs that yield remarkable results for your clients.Discover the importance of understanding client needs and goals, and gain valuable insights into tackling movement pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Michael sheds light on the limitations of traditional assessment methods and introduces innovative techniques for achieving optimal client outcomes.Moreover, this episode explores the nuances of client motivation and communication, delving into the psychology of personality types and their communication styles. Gain practical tips on tailoring your coaching approach to different personalities, and creating personalized training experiences that drive client satisfaction and loyalty.Whether you're a seasoned fitness professional or just starting out, this episode equips you with the tools and strategies you need to thrive in the competitive world of fitness training. Tune in now and unlock the secrets to success with Michael Hughes on the Gymnazo Podcast!Resources: If you want to learn more about the Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach (MDMC) Mentorship, check this out. If you want to join us for a live 2 day in person workshop at our headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, we're hosting a 3D Movement Workshop even April 20-21, 2024. Tickets are $299 (unless you're a MDMC student or grad, then it's free!)Links: Connect with us on Instagram. Connect with us on Tiktok.

Join us in this episode as we delve into the essence of movement and fitness beyond mere workouts. Discover the transformative power of integrating intentional, multidimensional movements into your daily routine. From understanding movement patterns to structuring sustainable workout programs, we explore how to build vitality that lasts a lifetime. Learn how to infuse creativity, purpose, and progression into your fitness journey, and unlock the secrets to achieving holistic well-being through movement. Whether you're a fitness enthusiast or a seasoned trainer, this podcast offers invaluable insights to elevate your approach to fitness and cultivate sustainable vitality.Resources: If you want to learn more about the Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach (MDMC) Mentorship, check this out. If you want to join us for a live 2 day in person workshop at our headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, we're hosting a 3D Movement Workshop even April 20-21, 2024. Tickets are $299 (unless you're a MDMC student or grad, then it's free!)Links: Connect with us on Instagram. Connect with us on Tiktok.

Join Gymnazo Founders, Paden and Michael Hughes in this enlightening episode as we delve into the journey of Michael, a kinesiology graduate turned successful personal trainer and 7 figure gym owner. We address a burning question in the fitness industry: when is the right time to invest in your education as a personal trainer? Discover how to identify your knowledge gaps and explore the most effective educational pathways to establish a solid foundation for your expertise.We dissect the crucial disparity between quick-fix weekend certifications focused on single modalities and the invaluable depth offered by comprehensive systems that integrate scientific principles with the intricacies of human physiology. Plus, don't miss out on an exclusive preview of our forthcoming program, the MultiDimensional Movement Coach Mentorship, designed to empower fitness professionals like you to excel in a dynamic and multidimensional fitness landscape.Tune in for invaluable insights, practical tips, and a glimpse into the transformative potential of holistic education in the fitness industry. Whether you're a seasoned personal trainer or just embarking on your fitness career, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom to elevate your journey to the next level.Resources: If you want to learn more about the MultiDimensional Movement Coach (MDMC) Mentorship, check this out. If you want to join us for a live 2 day in person workshop at our headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California, we're hosting a 3D Movement Workshop even April 20-21, 2024. Tickets are $299 (unless you're a MDMC student or grad, then it's free!)Links: Connect with us on Instagram. Connect with us on Tiktok.

In this episode, Gymnazo Founder Michael Hughes reflects on a recent conversation that he had with a college professor and dean about the standard of education in our country. This episode explores topics that dive deep into the fabric of "How" we get taught to think and process learning as we go through our educational journey. The traditional educational system we are currently in does a great job of producing a certain type of learner or professional. In this episode, Michael questions whether or not our educational system is teaching its students to ask the right questions and how it is massively affecting the healthcare system and the way the fitness industry has coached its clients. Perhaps there is a better process! Connect with MichaelIG: @3D_AthleteMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, click here!

In this episode, Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Movement Specialist and Creator of Smoov Moves Grant Thomas. They explore topics like what it means to be strong, integrating intentions and awareness into movement, the differences between a movement matrix and movement pattern, and a whole lot more! About Grant Thomas: Grant is a movement specialist that dances in the realms of bodyweight strength, rhythm, and various forms of play. His deep dive into movement began with chronic back pain at age 19 which led him down an alternative path to physical training, mentality, and holistic health. Today, Grant empowers individuals to create their own movement legacy through SMOOV Moves, an online fitness platform that focuses on foundational movement, practical strength and skill development. You can find Grant in the park crawling on the grass, spinning the rope and kicking the hacky sack around for hours on end.Connect with Grant:IG: @grantsthomas @smoovmovesYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_aUjXGesQJd3Xf2Qb1gEIwConnect with CJIG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to www.joinmdmc.com!

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo Michael Hughes, talks about how we - as trainers, therapists, doctors, medical staff, etc. - can be doing more to help people move better. He talks about where the opportunities are in fitness and what we can do with those opportunities. This episode is a rally cry to the trainer who really wants to move the needle forward within the fitness industry by helping push it into its next evolution. So if that's you, make sure to give this episode a listen! Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CEO & Founder of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes, chats with Director of Programming at Gymnazo & Functional Movement Specialist CJ Kobliska on what the differences are between HOW to think and WHAT to think and how to discern what is truth within the fitness industry. Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteConnect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Chi Torque course creator DJ Murakami and Program Director at Weckmethod Chris Chamberlin. In this episode they cover their experiences with psychedelics and how that has helped them expand their movement practices to deeper levels, what is chi torque and how it came to be, how to build better communication with your body and more! DJ Murakami is a trainer with 15+ years experience in Southern California. He is a movement libertarian, the owner of Human Strong Training and the creator of the Chi Torque Course, Torque Stick Course, Predator Protocol ProgramConnect with DJ: IG: @strongcampsChris Chamberlin brings with him a lifetime of personal practice and over 15 years of coaching experience in the field of health and wellness. He has worked with individuals of all ages and abilities including world class athletes. His passion for educating others has led him to his current role as Lead Educator and Director of Programming at Weckmethod. Here he continues his unrelenting pursuit to master.Connect with Chris:IG: @_christoper.chamberlin_Connect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Functional Movement Specialist and recently graduated Multi-Dimensional Movement Coach Katrina Ackerman, to talk about her journey from chronic debilitating back pain to workout out at Gymnazo to becoming a Functional Movement Specialist. If you're interested in becoming a trainer or you're looking to understand what makes a Functional Movement Specialist, this is a great episode for you! Connect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelConnect with KatrinaIG: @katrina_ackMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to www.gymnazoedu.com to join our mentorship program and reach the next evolution of your coaching skills.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo, CJ Kobliska sits down with Functional Movement Specialist and Pelvic Core Specialist, Kaleena Ruskin to dive deep into the rabbit hole of nomenclature. They cover what it is, why you should be using it in your programming and they give some examples of how to use it. This is an episode that will help open you up to more streamlined and creative ways of training movement. Connect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelConnect with Kaleena:IG: @kaleena.ruskinMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska sits down with David Weck, Founder of WeckMethod and inventor of the BOSU® Balance Trainer. David’s influence reaches millions of people across the globe. From world class athletes to disabled individuals regaining the ability to walk, David has been helping people achieve better functional fitness for the past 30 years. Among his many inventions, David is very excited to be launching ProPulse® Speed Trainers and SoleSteps® - both of which serve David’s stated mission which is making “Every Step Stronger” for everyone.CJ and David get into what weck method, coiling, and spinal engine theory are and how to apply those to training, what the most important functional foundation is, how people became disconnected from the 'feel' of movement, and a lot more! Connect with David Weck:Website: WeckMethod.com IG: @thedavidweckYoutube: WeckMethod Connect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo CJ Kobliska, sits down with Vincent Vu Founder of Kinis, a brand of barefoot shoes, to talk about how Kinis started, how to transition to barefoot and minimalist training, what it was like running a Spartan Race barefoot, the future of Kinis and more! Vincent is an experienced founder with a demonstrated history of working in the sporting goods industry. He is skilled in Product design, Architecture, Rapid prototyping, Global supply chain, Team building, Woodworking, Management, and Manufacturing. He is a strong business development professional with a Master of Architecture (MA) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) focused on Manufacturing Engineering from William & Mary – Raymond A. Mason School of Business and Savannah College of Art and Design.Connect with Vincent:IG: @barefoot_refugee & @kinisbarefootWebsite: https://www.kinis.com/ Connect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Functional Movement Specialist and CEO of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes, dives into why he thinks the job title of personal trainer as well as the responsibilities that come with that title should be re-invented. As a thought leader on the cutting edge of innovation in the fitness industry, if you want to be at the forefront of change, you won't want to miss this episode. Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Founder and CEO of Gymnazo EDU Michael Hughes sits down with 2 Functional Movement Specialists and recent MDMC graduates - Mike Lenox and Nick Elliott - to talk about what it means to be a personal trainer with the education we have, where the fitness industry is right now and where it's going, how critical thinkers are blowing up the industry and more! Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteConnect with Nick: IG: @focused_training_Connect with Mike:IG: @xhilarate_body_mind_fitnessMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo and Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, speaks candidly about his experiences with the healthcare system, where he thinks the movement industry is heading, how we, as trainers, can start to blend performance and restoration, the idea of creating a new identity for ourselves and more. If you want to stay at the cutting edge of innovation within the fitness industry, you'll want to listen to this episode. Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode Functional Movement Specialists Michael Hughes and CJ Kobliska are talking form vs. function. They explore questions like is there a right and wrong way to move? How should the body move? What kinds of limitations exist with each? Where is there opportunity for growth? and more! If you're looking to understand your body better through exploring and uncovering movement dysfunctions, click the link below to book a movement assessment with one of our Senior Movement Specialists!Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_athleteConnect with CJ:IG: @movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduStart Exploring Your Sphere with the Spherical Movement CourseJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, Paden Hughes, Co-Founder of Gymnazo and Kaleena Ruskin, Pelvic Core and Senior Movement Specialist at Gymnazo discuss what Kaleena's pregnancy experience was like from prenatal training, labor and delivery, recovering postpartum and what she would recommend to women who are anywhere along that journey. Experiencing postpartum dysfunctions like incontinence, prolapse, diastasis recti, back pain, knee pain or something similar? Click the link below to book a 3D Movement Assessment and start your journey to recovering from your pregnancy related dysfunctions!Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)Connect with Kaleena:IG: @kaleena.ruskinConnect with Paden:IG: @padenhughesMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CJ Kobliska, Movement Specialist and Director of Programming at Gymnazo is giving you the download on his journey. He talks about how he got started at Gymnazo, what he's learned from about movement over the past 7 years, his experience as a GIFT Fellow with the Gray Institute, how he's bringing the Disco Dice back for 2022, and his experiences with injuries.Book a 3D Movement Assessment (3D MAPS)Connect with CJ:IG: movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, sits down with Director of Programming and Movement Specialist, CJ Kobliska, to discuss their opinions on the traditional idea of progressive overload in training and conditioning. In this episode they discuss what they were originally taught about how to progressively overload, how their views have changed, the limitations and risks of traditional progressive overloading, how you can get results without aggressively and monotonously doing the same few exercises and more! Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_atheteConnect with CJ:IG: movement_exploration_channelMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.

In this episode, CEO and Founder of Gymnazo EDU, Michael Hughes, drops some knowledge and insights around the scope of practice for a trainer. Michael argues why trainers should venture out of their lane as opposed to "staying in their lane" when it comes to clients with pain. Michael covers his own journey, explains how movement is like dating, what the Movement Health Spectrum is, what he was missing in order to be a successful trainer and more! Connect with Michael:IG: @3d_atheteMore from Gymnazo EDU:Check out our YoutubeFollow us on IG: @gymnazo_eduJoin The Movement Collective Discord CommunityTo dive deeper into these concepts and learn alongside a team of Movement Specialists and Masters, head to joinmdmc.com to be a part of our next mentorship class.