In this conversation, Vanessa Leone interviews Gary Ward, a prominent figure in the fitness industry known for his innovative approach to movement and anatomy. They discuss the importance of understanding the human gait cycle, the role of the nervous system in movement, and practical strategies for improving body awareness and movement efficiency. Gary emphasizes the need for individuals to take ownership of their bodies and explore new movement patterns to alleviate pain and enhance performance. The discussion also touches on the significance of addressing past injuries and habits that affect current movement capabilities.

You’ll learn about:

Movement is a behavior that becomes habitual over time: creating awareness can lead to significant improvements.

Waking up sleepy parts of the body can improve overall movement: self investigation is key to understanding and improving movement

Understanding the gait cycle is crucial for assessing movement efficiency.

The nervous system plays a significant role in how we move and feel.

Practitioners should focus on helping clients find the root cause of their issues: injuries from the past van impact current movement patterns..

Our Favourite quotable moments:

The body is always working at 100%. - Gary

The magic is in the experience of movement. - Gary

Movement is a language we need to learn. - Vanessa

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Gary Ward

Gary is known for breaking the mould of anatomical thinking and for his creation of the Flow Motion Model. Gary has been featured several times in books, television spots, and many podcasts. Gary lives in Bali, works with elite athletes in the USA and mentors a team of therapists who also look after the athletes. AiM is a global education business that operates online and in person.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garyward_aim/

Website:www.findingcentre.co.uk

About Your Host:

Vanessa is a seasoned Movement Therapist with a vast array of skills and experiences in the industry. Her goal is to help as many people find betterment in their lives. She is known as an expert generalist, attaining high levels of education, and delivering a quality experience in both group fitness and personal training streams. Attaining betterment drives her knowledge and pursuit for further education for herself and everyone she encounters. Vanessa continues training clients and trainers all over the country and presenting at the International Fitness Conference. Vanessa’s ethos is doing things BETTER.

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