The Movement, Strength & Play Podcast

The home of movement, strength and play by the School of Calisthenics, where we explore all avenues of training, fitness, health and wellness to learn how enhance our overall health - ultimately the happiness of our lives.

Podcast 234 // NOT an Ultra-marathon Runner | School of Calisthenics

In this episode we go deep into Jacko's experience of his first multi-day ultra-marathon event the Ring O Fire. A gruelling 135 miles over 3 days around Anglesey coastal path in North Wales was the task back at the start of September. The full story unfolds throughout the podcast...! LINKS MENTIONED: Petals Charity JustGiving page - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/david-jackson-breathwork

10-14
58:10

Ep 233 // Importance of your feet, walking & movement with Holly Middleton

Holly Middleton is a movement coach specialising in biomechanics and breathing. She has an holistic approach to movement with a specific specialism on rehabilitation and restoring movement with the feet, gait and breathing. . Find out more from Holly at Flow Movement Therapy - http://flowmovement.ca Latest course - https://findingcentre.co.uk/

07-27
01:05:55

Ep 232 // Built by Calisthenics

This week we have a slightly different podcast episode where you hear Tim & Jacko getting interview on how the are 'built by calisthenics!' as we were guests on The Ultimate Athlete Podcast, hosted by GotROM. . For those that haven't heard our 'background story' before will know that are training isn't purely built on calisthenics, we've played many sport, especially rugby before starting calisthenics by in 2014. . A lot has happened since 2014, find out exactly what and how it all began and lessons we've learned along the way! . Find out more about The Ultimate Athlete Podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ultimate-athlete/id1630424613

07-20
48:53

Ep 231 // When you start something new!

When you start something new there can be an 'alarm reaction' from the body. A new training stimulus or maybe it's the time of your life that is the 'new thing'! Either way it can be as equally challenging as exciting and motivating to start something new. Over the years we've both (Tim and Jacko) played with many different types of training and sports and often made similar mistakes! . But we have learned some lessons over the years and we are both embarking on some new challenges at the moment (Tim with CrossFit and Jacko with ultra marathons) and we hope those lessons can help you nagivate a smoother path when you embark on any new pursuits. . LAST CHANCE - Spartan at the weekend 16th July! Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

07-13
36:26

Ep 230 // How much is too much reps & sets

This week in the podcast we get into both the science and the practical experiences of programming reps and sets for your training. We look at it both from a perosnal experience as well as a coahcing experience with professional athletes we've programmed for in the past. . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

07-06
31:29

Ep 229 // Breathing for Performance & Recovery

This week on the podcast we are talking about how we can improve performance and recovery using breathing techqniues Jacko has been teaching with professional rugby teams. Learn some simple but practical principles you can use to stay in control of your breath during high intensity training and conditioning work you might do whether that is calisthenics conditioning work, crossfit or high intensity sports specific training. . Links mentioned: Find out more about breathing techquies with Jacko's Pro Breathwork App - https://probreathwork.passion.io . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

06-29
19:10

Ep 228 // Can you have it ALL in your training?

This weeks epsiode is answering a much asked question around periodising training from the podcast audiance. It's a question that gets asked within the School of Calisthenics often... How do a training for multiple things like strength, power, endurance in one week? . Is it even possible? That's exactly what we unravel in this week's podcast! . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentioned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

06-22
28:09

Ep 227 // How BREATHING affects SHOULDER Performance

This week on the podcast two worlds collide! Those that have been paying attention to some of the projects both Tim and Jacko have been exploring will be delight that the areas of expertise from Tim in 'shoulders' and from Jacko in 'breathwork' combine today to discuss and explain how your breathing affects your shoulder performance. . Find out more about 'Dynamic Shoulder' with Tim at www.dynamicshoulders.com Find out more about 'Pro Breathwork' with Jacko at www.probreathwork.com . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentoned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

06-15
42:07

Ep 225 // Find Your PHYSIQUE

This week we go deep into a subject which goes beyond just what to do in your training but the WHY behind your training. . It's something that has changed for us over the years and something we are fascinated to see how it keeps evolving in our own minds. One area we talk about more today is how your training impacts your physique and the mental barriers we have around the perception of how we look and how that makes us feel. . We'd love to hear what you think and to share your own perspective - get in touch with us over on Instagram @schoolofcalisthenics . We'd also love you to join us in July for a Spartan Race for FREE! Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] . Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentioned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

06-12
30:14

Ep 226 // Philosophy & Evolution of OUR Training

This week we take a deep dive into uncovering how our philosophy on training has changed over the years and how that has impacted the evolution of our own training. We hope that by sharing this and our perspective it gives you the chance to reflect and freedom to enjoy your training in whichever direction you feel 'pulled'. . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentioned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

06-08
34:21

Ep 224 // Who to trust...? [+ FREE Spartan Race!]

You know you can trust us...! But we won't be the only people you seek training advice from and we wanted to have a discussion on the podcast today to help give some tips of things we'd suggest questioning and looking out for when deserning whether you can trust some of the advice you see on social media. . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentoned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview

05-25
27:46

Ep 223 // When redefining your IMPOSSIBLE is a step TOO FAR!

This week on the podcast we take a trip down memory lane to set the scene for why 'too much impossible' can be a problem and give you some take aways for your training to ensure you're less likely to get injured and more likely to achieve your goals whatever they are. . Sponsor OFFER // Get your FREE place at a Spartan Race with us! [Only 50 available] . Simply take a training photo or video of you getting 'serious' about the Spartan race, then on Instagram tag @spartan and #SpartanRace as well as tagging us @schoolofcalisthenics then send in a Direct Message your video or photo post to us. We will then send you the code for your FREE spartan race at race.spartan.com . Links mentioned: Spartan Race 16/17 July - https://race.spartan.com/en/race/detail/7554/overview . Shoulder Rehab call with Tim - https://www.dynamicshoulders.com/

05-18
34:46

Ep 222 // Importance of JAW strength by D J Murakami from Strong Camps

You might think picking up really head objects in your mouth is pretty weird but D J Murakami from Strong Camps as research showing the importance of bite and jaw strength as part of what he calls 'Human Strength Training' . We are excited to share this episode of the podcast with you as we explore yet another potential training area or modality that many of us won't have even considered let alone dismissed! . We progressively overload many aspects of our strength but typically not our 'bite' yet D J as some strong research and data to show some insane increases in strength output in things like pull ups and deadlifts when you train your bite! . We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did speaking with D J. . Follow Strong Camps on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongcamps/

04-27
32:10

Ep 221 // Lean Machines | The good, the bad and the ugly of online fitness

This conversation was long overdue and it didn't fail to disappoint. . John and Leon AKA the Lean Machines have been in the fitness industry for over a decade and were amongst the early pioneers of content creators who sought to help people digitally. . This podcast is an open and honest chat about the good, the bad and the ugly of the online fitness space. . We talk about their journey so far and have a great discussion about how to be successful on social media. Be warned, what you think success looks like and what it is to John and Leon may be quite different. . These are genuinely two awesome guys who have and continue to do so much good for the people in their community and it was a privilege to some time learning about that and sharing experiences. . We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. . Follow @theleanmachinesofficial https://www.instagram.com/theleanmachinesofficial/

04-13
55:36

Ep 220 // Women's Health & Lifestyle Medicine with Dr Sally Bell

Our favourite doctor is back on the podcast for the third time - a record! Dr Sally Bell is a private GP with over 20+ experience and using lifestyle medicine to change the lives of her patients. . She is specialising in women's health and we explore in this podcast why and how that has come about as well as why women's health hasn't previously had the individual attention it requires... but that's all changing now with Dr Sally Bell's new Women's health specific online platform www.doctorsallywomens.health . We hope you enjoy this fascinating conversation as much as we did and if you would like to make contact with Dr Sally Bell we recommend following the links below. . LINKS MENTIONED Get 15% off DR Sally Bell course with code: SC15DRSALLYPMCOURSE CLICK HERE - https://courses.doctorsallywomens.health/a/2147508134/umnz2rXq . www.instagram.com/drsallybell . www.instagram.com/drswomenshealth

03-30
51:13

Ep 219 // What makes a good COACH with Jenz Robinson from PFCA

Jenz Robinson from the Professional Fitness Coaches Association (PFCA) is one passionate guy when it comes to people and coaching. He knows a good coach when he see one and in this episode we discuss what was the driving force behind himself and Ollie Marchon starting the PFCA in the first place. . Throughout the podcast Jenz dropped pure gold nuggets of information for all of us whether a coach already looking to improve for ourselves, our clients and those around us as well as anyone new coming into the industry. . Remember coaching is coaching, so even if you are not a fitness coach you can still learn from the same advice whatever your 'thing' you coach and we hope this podcast episode inspires you to keep learning and keep improving your own coaching. . LINKS MENTIONED: www.thepfca.com https://www.instagram.com/coach_jenz

03-23
01:05:18

Ep 218 // Why you SHOULD NEVER trust someone who CAN't DANCE with Santina Giardina-Chard

Strap yourself yourself in for this one and prepare to go deeeeeeeep! And we mean deep. Not surface level, we mean deep sub-conscious level with the amazing Santina Giardina-Chard who has an incredible story and powerful message of why you need to 'dance like a dick-head' and understand yourself deeper through movement! FOLLOW Santina on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/santina_mercurial_mind_/ website: https://insanyoga.com Business: InSan Yoga

03-16
55:34

Ep 217 // Becoming a more Mindful Athlete with Daria Albers

This week we have the pleasure of the amazing Daria Albers helping us all to become more 'mindful athletes'! . The is so much emphasis on how we training physically, which Daria as a former professional kickboxer and now coach knows, BUT what she also has expertise in is training the mind. Helping her athletes and fighters to learning how to control their mind, their focus, their attention... that's the 'game changer' she is helping all of us listening to engage in today! . We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did! . Online memberships & online courses here - www.schoolofcalisthenics.com . LINKS MENTIONED Daria website: https://dariaalbers.com Daria instagram: www.instagram.com/dariaalbers

03-09
59:19

Ep 216 // Elbow pain... it's NOT your elbow!

Ever had pain in your elbow from calisthenics...? Although the pain might be in the elbow it's highly unlikely that it's the elbow causing the pain, particularly if like in the case study we discuss it occurs in something like a ring or bar muscle up. . This episode is jam packed with practical advise for anyone working through any pain, injuries or niggles whether it's the elbow or not! But we do unpick a case study where we 'fixed' someones elbow pain during muscle ups within 10 minutes at a recent workshop! . We hope you find this episode helpful with your training and own injuries issues if you have any (hopefully you don't have any injuries or pain!) . LINKS MENTIONED: 6th March London Workshop - https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/course/calisthenics-workshop-london-6th-march-2022 . 6 Week mobility course starting 5th April - https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/course/6-week-mobility-2022

03-02
27:53

Ep 215 // How do WE use advice from PODCAST guests!?

It's true that we have some phenomenal guests on the podcast and we are extremely grateful for all the phenomenal wisdom, knowledge and advice they share with us all. . Yet we appreciate that it's a phenomenal amount of informations and trying to incorporate all of it into our daily lives is totally unrealistic! . So prompted by a great question from one of the listeners, in this episode with no guests we share how we ourselves dissect the information we get from guest and how we apply it to our own lives. . We hope by sharing the context of how we each use the great information from the podcast guest that it will help you utilise the information even better. . We'd love to hear you're own thoughts and experiences on how you use the guests advice so please do let us know by sharing on instagram with us - www.instagram.com/schoolofcalisthenics . LINKS MENTIONED: Workshops in 2022 Online & In Person - https://schoolofcalisthenics.com/calisthenics-workshops-retreats

02-23
34:02

Bardia

The sound quality is so poor.

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Alice course

Interesting but the sound quality is terrible

04-29 Reply

Nolleen Gonzales

Great content! Tysm. 💪🏾

11-19 Reply

Matt _

need to clean the audio up. most of the time it just sounds like mumbling.

03-11 Reply

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