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.

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, muscle performance, and global movement patterns. Bundle and Save! https://www.functionalmovement.com/...

11-13
01:13:59

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 performance, and global movement patterns.Bundle and Save! https://www.functionalmovement.com/St...

11-06
01:11:49

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, muscle performance, and global movement patterns. Bundle and Save! https://www.functionalmovement.com/...

10-30
29:27

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 performance, and global movement patterns.Bundle and Save!https://www.functionalmovement.com/Sto...

10-23
01:42:51

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 performance, and global movement patterns.Bundle and Save!https://www.functionalmovement.com/Sto...

10-16
01:23:38

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 performance, and global movement patterns.Bundle and Save!https://www.functionalmovement.com/Sto...

10-09
53:18

The Hip is the Hub: Functional Hip Mobility

Save Now: Mobility and Stability Course Bundle!https://www.functionalmovement.com/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessmentSummary:This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes the importance of the hip as the central hub for body movement. If the hip isn’t functioning properly, it can lead to stress on the back and knees, making it crucial for overall body function.Functional P...

10-02
52:47

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 Systems (FMS). The importance of addressing fundamental aspects of health such as walking, hydration, sleep...

09-25
01:33:46

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 referring to the freedom of motion and stability to the control of that motion.Assessmen...

09-18
49:54

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-risk wellness factors among professionals.📊 Data shows a significant number of healthcare providers ...

09-11
45:33

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 hope you enjoy this episode and look forward to being back with you all in season 6.So...

11-17
01:21:48

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, the impact of scar tissue on movement, and the importance of creating human connection with your...

11-03
01:59:48

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 coaching system and culture.On the show they cover how the definition of fitness has evolved over the ...

10-20
01:34:48

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 episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS.Get 20% off The Business of Movement boo...

10-06
53:28

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-treatment, how the body’s systems work together, and Perry’s top four places he likes to start...

09-22
01:27:04

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.Get $50 off SFMA L1 or L2 Virtual courses. Follow this link and use promo VIRT22 at check...

09-08
48:32

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 first into the stress recovery cycle, strategies for working with large groups, and explore...

08-25
01:25:20

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 success of your business, and qualities found in trainers and gym owners who have weathered the storm.S...

08-11
01:17:45

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, management, and even prevention.So let’s get going with this episode of the Movemen...

07-28
01:29:33

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 episode of the Movement Podcast – Powered by FMS. Get $50 off FMS L1 or L2 Virtual...

07-14
01:21:50

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