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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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessment-----Episode SummaryWelcome to the Movement Podcast, where we explore optimizing the human body. Today's guest is Darcy Norman, a key figure in the FMS family. He shares his professional journey, starting from Athletes' Performance to his experiences in professional cycling, working with Bayern Munich, and the US Men's National Team, highlighting the importance of data and innovative training methods.Highlights -🏃‍♂️1. Guest Introduction: Darcy Norman, a long-time friend and FMS collaborator, joins the podcast. 2. Professional Journey: Darcy's career spans various high-performance environments. 3. Innovative Training: He emphasizes the importance of alternative training methods in sports. 4. Data Analytics: His work at Kitman Labs focuses on integrating performance data. 5. U.S. Men's National Team: Darcy is currently enhancing performance for the national soccer team. 6. Global Experience: His career includes stints in Germany and cycling, showcasing versatility. 7. Vision for Soccer: Darcy aims to transform soccer in America ahead of the 2026 World Cup.Key Insights -📈1. Networking and Collaboration: 🤝 Darcy's long-standing relationship with FMS exemplifies how collaboration can enhance professional growth and innovation in sports training.2. Diverse Skill Set: 🎓 His background as a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength coach highlights the need for multifaceted expertise in optimizing athletic performance.3. Changing Paradigms: ⚖️ Darcy’s experiences in cycling underscore the shift towards clean sports and the importance of integrity in training methodologies.4. Technology Integration: 📊 The rise of data analytics in sports, as seen with Kitman Labs, shows how technology can revolutionize performance tracking and decision-making.5. Adaptability in Career: 🔄 His journey through various sports and roles illustrates the importance of being adaptable and open to new opportunities for career advancement.6. Visionary Goals: 🌍 Darcy's ambition to change soccer in the U.S. reflects a forward-thinking approach and the potential for sports to evolve in new markets.7. Holistic Performance Approach: 🏆 His focus on both medical and performance data signifies a comprehensive approach to athlete development, which is crucial for long-term success.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleSymmioExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessment-----------Episode SummaryGuest Introduction and Background: Lisa Chase, a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, discusses her career trajectory from working with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to establishing her own cash-based practice in St. Petersburg, Florida.Transition to Private Practice: Lisa transitioned from professional sports to private practice to maintain the quality of care she provided to athletes, emphasizing a holistic approach that incorporates overall health, not just injury treatment.Importance of Cash-Based Practice: Lisa advocates for cash-based practices to avoid the limitations imposed by insurance companies, allowing therapists to provide comprehensive care without restrictions.Focus on Holistic Health: Her practice incorporates technologies like heart rate variability tests and body composition analysis to address patients' overall health, emphasizing the importance of sleep, stress management, and balanced lifestyles in achieving optimal health outcomes.Mentorship and Education: Lisa highlights the importance of continuous education and mentorship for therapists, using foundational tools and systems like the SFMA and FMS to provide efficient and effective patient care.-----------More about Back 2 Normal Physical Therapy and Lisa Chase Back 2 Normal Physical Therapy was founded by Lisa Chase in 1998. Lisa is an internationally recognized physical therapist, educator, lecturer, and published author, with a specialty in rehabilitation, performance, and wellness. She is a compassionate healer with a wealth of knowledge obtained through 30+ years of orthopedic manual physical therapy, sports injury management and total body wellness. She uses a holistic, whole-body approach by applying cutting edge technology, osteopathic manual therapy, and functional integration to restore joint biomechanics, soft tissue mobility and movement patterns to speed healing results.Lisa works with world-class athletes, professional sport teams, coaches, medical experts and fitness specialists around the world to help prevent injuries, decrease recovery time, optimize healing, and elevate performance. Lisa served as the Director of Sport Sciences & Medicine for the WTA Tour (professional women’s tennis tour), covering national and international tennis events, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, French Open, and U.S. Open. During the 2004 Olympics in Athens Greece, Lisa served as the Primary Health Care Provider for the International Tennis Federation. Lisa continues to provide her unique standard of care to athletes aFunctional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleSymmioExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessment------------SummaryThe podcast discusses the interconnection between wellness, fitness, and movement, emphasizing the importance of addressing lifestyle factors to enhance overall health.Highlights🏋️‍♂️ Movement and Fitness: Movement quality directly impacts fitness and weight loss efforts.🍏 Diet’s Role: Nutrition significantly affects movement and overall health outcomes.📊 Functional Wellness Screen: Identifying lifestyle factors helps tailor individual fitness approaches.💧 Hydration Matters: Proper hydration is essential for maintaining movement and reducing pain.💤 Sleep Quality: Poor sleep can hinder physical performance and recovery.⚖️ Risk Factors: Recognizing risk factors is crucial for preventing injuries and health issues.🚀 Monitoring Progress: Regular assessments help track improvements and identify areas needing attention.Key Insights🔄 Interconnectedness of Factors: Movement, diet, sleep, and hydration are interrelated; improving one often enhances the others. Addressing multiple areas can lead to more significant health improvements.🔍 Importance of Baseline Assessments: Establishing a movement and wellness baseline allows for tailored interventions and realistic goal setting, leading to better outcomes.🌱 Behavior Change is Key: Lasting improvements in wellness require changing behaviors, not just temporary fixes or superficial advice.🧘 Holistic Approach: A comprehensive view of health considers physical, nutritional, and lifestyle factors, leading to more effective results in fitness and rehabilitation.⏳ Lifestyle Adjustments: Many health issues stem from lifestyle choices, highlighting the need for proactive changes rather than reactive measures.📈 Long-term Monitoring: Continual assessment of movement quality and lifestyle factors ensures sustained progress and adaptation to changing circumstances.🚧 Awareness of Limitations: Understanding one’s limitations and risk factors is crucial for setting realistic goals and preventing setbacks in fitness journeys.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessmentLearn more about Michael Easter -- https://eastermichael.comEpisode SummaryMichael Easter discusses the importance of movement, discomfort, and adaptability in enhancing physical and mental well-being.Highlights- 🏋️‍♂️ Movement is key to optimizing the human body.- 📚 Easter's new book, "Scarcity Brain", explores human behavior around discomfort.- 🏞️ Rucking emphasizes the importance of carrying weight for fitness.- 🥔 Hunger's psychological impact can lead to obsessive thoughts about food.- 🏃‍♂️ The significance of self-awareness in physical activities and fitness.- 🧘‍♂️ Embracing discomfort can lead to personal growth and resilience.- 🌍 The current abundance in society often leads to a scarcity mindset.Key Insights- 💪 Movement as Medicine: The podcast emphasizes that regular movement, such as rucking, is essential for maintaining physical health and overcoming modern sedentary lifestyles. By incorporating weight-carrying activities, we can enhance our overall fitness and functional capabilities. - 🧠 Scarcity Mindset: Easter's exploration into the "scarcity brain" reveals how our evolutionary past affects modern behaviors, leading us to obsess over resources like food, which can be detrimental in a world of abundance. Understanding this can help us manage our cravings and make better choices.- 🔄 Discomfort's Role: The conversation highlights that discomfort is often a precursor to growth. Learning to embrace it, whether through physical challenges or mental hurdles, can cultivate resilience and adaptability, essential traits in both personal and professional realms.- 🥗 Nutrition Awareness: The discussion about hunger reflects our complex relationship with food. Recognizing that missing meals isn't an emergency but a natural part of life can help reduce unnecessary stress and promote healthier eating habits.- 🏞️ Nature Connection: Easter's experiences in the wild illustrate the importance of connecting with nature for mental clarity and emotional well-being, suggesting that modern individuals often lack these essential experiences.- 🤝 Community and Learning: The podcast emphasizes the value of learning from others and sharing experiences within communities, whether in fitness or personal development, to foster growth and understanding.- 🧗‍♂️ Self-Discovery Through Movement: Engaging in varied physical activities not only enhances fitness but also provides insights into one's body and limits, promoting self-awareness and a deeper understanding of personal capabilities.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessmentGet Your OCR Specialist Certification from Mike DeiblerThe Certified OCR Specialist is a 7 module online course covering all the components necessary to be successful in obstacle course race training.  Take a dive into the science and application of endurance training, OCR specific strength development, nutrition strategies, recovery methods, mental training, and more.  Get all of the tools needed to help clients succeed in any type of obstacle course race.  Use code COCR100 for $100 off right now!https://ocrunderground.com/certified-ocr-specialist/Episode Summary:Importance of Program Design: This episode of the Movement Podcast emphasizes that designing exercise programs is complex, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Each individual's unique needs, goals, and movement patterns must be considered to create effective programs.Expert Insights:Mike Deibler, a seasoned personal trainer and FMS (Functional Movement Systems) instructor, shares his extensive experience in program design. He highlights the evolution of his approach from basic bodybuilding routines to more personalized, functional training methods.Holistic Approach: The discussion underscores the need for a holistic approach to training, incorporating various aspects such as movement screening, wearables, client feedback, and continuous assessment. This ensures programs are tailored and adaptable to clients' changing needs and conditions.Role of Breathing and Recovery: The podcast discusses the significance of proper breathing techniques and adequate recovery in optimizing physical performance. Deibler explains how breathing exercises can improve movement quality and reduce stress, while recovery strategies like sleep and nutrition are crucial for overall well-being.Collaboration and Referrals: The importance of collaboration between fitness professionals and healthcare providers is highlighted. Establishing referral relationships can enhance client outcomes by addressing issues beyond the trainer's expertise, such as chronic pain or injuries, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive and effective training program.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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/Store/248/movement_masterclass_bundleExperience Symmio for yourself and get your FREE Wellness report today!https://www.symmio.com/free-wellness-assessmentEpisode Summary:Ankle mobility is crucial for various physical activities, including weight loss, strength training, and sports performance, but is often overlooked.Limited ankle mobility can impact balance, gait, and overall movement, leading to potential injuries and reduced performance. Assessing ankle mobility involves a Functional Movement Screen and tests like the broad jump, vertical jump, and comparing right vs left leg performance. Correcting ankle mobility issues involves specific exercises and understanding the underlying causes, such as muscle tone or joint alignment. Effective ankle mobility training should be integrated into overall movement patterns and rehabilitation to ensure comprehensive improvement and prevent compensatory injuries.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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 Patterns Over Isolated Exercises: Instead of focusing solely on isolated muscle strengthening or flexibility exercises, the podcast advocates for addressing functional movement patterns and restoring overall movement patterns, especially for the hips.Stability vs. Mobility: A balance between stability and mobility is crucial. The back should be stable but able to move as needed, while the hip should be mobile. Overemphasis on stiffness can lead to compensatory issues in other parts of the body.Assessment and Movement Screen: Effective assessment involves looking at overall movement patterns and not just isolated tests. This episode discusses the limitations of standard movement screens and suggests that a more comprehensive approach is needed.Practical Exercises for Hip Function: Exercises like single-leg deadlifts, Turkish get-ups, and half-kneeling chops are recommended to maintain or restore hip function. These exercises help integrate movement patterns and improve functional performance.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.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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, and basic mobility before moving on to more complex fitness routines is emphasized.A structured, data-driven approach to fitness and wellness is advocated, incorporating technology and apps to monitor and improve client progress, highlighting the effectiveness of maintaining basics like daily step count.This episode discusses the integration of personal experiences and insights into fitness training, stressing the significance of personal growth and the role of proper movement and exercise in pain management. The conversation underscores the importance of simplicity and consistency in training programs, encouraging clients to maintain basic healthy habits and use corrective exercises to address specific issues for long-term wellness.Learn more about screening and correcting movement here:https://functionalmovement.com/store?category=online_coursesFunctional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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.Assessment Challenges: Measuring mobility is relatively straightforward with tools like goniometers. However, assessing stability is more complex and less consistent, especially when isolated to a single joint.Movement Consistency: A person’s movement capabilities can vary significantly based on posture and load. For example, someone might have good ankle mobility on the table but struggle with balance when standing.Underlying Issues: Pain and movement problems often prompt discussions about mobility and stability. However, these issues are frequently more about the underlying causes, such as tissue quality, tone, or compensatory patterns, rather than simple mobility or stability deficits.Approach to Improvement: Effective intervention often requires a combination of mobility and stability work, tailored to the individual's needs. We suggest using a mix of exercises and assessments to identify and address the root causes of movement limitations.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

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 struggle with wellness.💤 Sleep and behavioral health are critical areas to address.🏋️‍♂️ Movement quality is essential for overall wellness.Key Insights📈 Self-Care is Essential: Many healthcare professionals neglect their wellness while focusing on others, highlighting the need for individual wellness practices.🧪 Screening for Wellness: Functional wellness screens can identify risk factors, enabling more informed health decisions.⚖️ Importance of Balance: Achieving balance in sleep, movement, and mental health is vital for overall well-being.🔄 Behavioral Change: Awareness of one’s health status is crucial to initiate effective behavioral changes for better health outcomes.🚥 Risk Factors Matter: Identifying and addressing risk factors is essential for preventing injuries and achieving fitness goals.🛌 Sleep Quality Affects Health: Poor sleep is a common issue that impacts overall health and should be prioritized in wellness strategies.💡 Data-Driven Decisions: Utilizing data from wellness screenings can guide healthcare professionals in tailoring interventions for their clients.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter