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 get...

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...

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...

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 book by...

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 when...

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...

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 arm...

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...

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 Movement Podcast –...

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 courses....

Posture, good or bad, is automatic. But for those with poor posture, is it possible to change it over time? Is it holding you back, causing problems, and are you even aware? Today, we discuss posture and why it matters. We dive into static vs. dynamic, spine positions and function, simple changes for better results, and many options for learning and retaining better posture. So let’s align with this episode of the Movement Podcast – powered by FMS. Get $50 off FMS L1 or L2 Virtual courses....

Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Phil Plisky. Phil is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning coach. He's an Associate Professor of Physical Therapy at the University of Evansville, Co-Founder of the Professional Rebellion, and performance systems consultant in professional sports and in the military. His research in movement testing and injury prevention led him to develop the Y-Balance Test and Move2Perform software.     On this episode, we discuss balance. We...

Your hands and feet are your connection to the world. They collect a massive amount of sensory information and help support many different functions. But how exactly do they affect your movement? On this episode, we discuss what your brain thinks about your hands and feet. We explore the sensory homunculus and how our brain maps our body. We cover the development of our hands and feet, grip strength, locomotion, and barefoot running. We dive into their form, function, and ultimately how both...

Today, we welcome our guest, Mike Contreras. Mike is the Division Chief at Orange County Fire Authority, based in Mission Viejo, CA. With over 30 years of experience working with and training firefighting personnel, he also is the founder of FMS Health and Safety, which addresses individual risk of injury and helps optimize overall health and performance.    On this episode, we discuss working with industrial athletes. We cover what tactics he employs during training, how he implements his...

Creating controllable speed and power is a must-have to compete in rotational sports such as golf, tennis, and baseball.  Today, we welcome our guest, Dr. Greg Rose to help us unlock this idea in our season 5 premiere. Greg brings a wealth of knowledge on the subject as the co-founder of Titleist Performance Institute and founder of OnBase University and RaquetFit, based in San Diego.  On this episode, we cover durability versus performance, the impact of strength training in-season versus...

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we wrap up with our season 4 finale. We’d like to say thank you to our listeners, and if you’re listening for the first time, welcome.  We’ve put together some highlights to recap all of the topics we covered and the amazing guests who shared with us along the way, including Dr. Kelly Starrett, Katy Bowman, Brett Jones, & Mike Deibler.  Whether you missed a few episodes, or want a quick refresher on what was discussed, here is your opportunity. We...

From Olympic weightlifting to powerlifting, Strongman to bodybuilding, or just the average person lifting weights, individuals all over the world have discovered the benefits that strength training has to offer. But with its continuing popularity, there’s also been a rise in misinformation, bad form, and unobtainable goals. Today, we give our insight on weight training. We discuss who should be lifting and why you should figure out your goals before picking up a bar. We dive into soreness,...

From hernias to c-sections, a large part of the population will experience an abdominal procedure at some point in their life.  But after the incision heals, is there something we’re missing when it comes to its effect on movement?   Today, we discuss core surgeries.  We cover ways our movement is affected after going under the knife, our own personal experiences with hernias, physical obstacles after a c-section, and strategies to get your movement quality back after surgery. So let’s get to...

Some do it for the intense competition. Others do it for the mud, sweat, and beers. Regardless, adventure racing has become a wildly popular worldwide sport. Today, we’re excited to have Mike Deibler on our show. Mike is the founder and co-owner of San Diego Premier Training. He has an extensive background in preparing athletes for adventure racing. We discuss what defines adventure racing, who is participating,  and how Mike helps these athletes reach their goals.  We cover nutrition, common...

For years, advertising has told us, “Don’t let pain hold you back.” We quickly reach for meds and gimmicks to get us through the day. But are we causing more harm than good?  On this episode, we discuss pain management. We explore how we deal with discomfort, and ways to find the root of the issue. We cover acute vs. chronic pain, inflammatory foods, behavior modification, and give some ideas on how to get pain cleared up and get you and your clients moving well.  So get ready for another...

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our guest, Brett Jones. He is the Director of Education for StrongFirst, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. He’s also a long-time friend of Gray and Lee and a lead instructor for FMS.  Brett joins the guys in-studio to cover many topics related to strength and movement. They discuss kettlebells, Indian clubs, how to create and optimize strength, and ways to...

We are excited to introduce our guest this week, Katy Bowman. Katy is a biomechanist, author, educator, and host of the Move Your DNA podcast. She took the time to sit with Gray, and I to discuss the ins and outs of movement from her perspective. We cover her background in biomechanics, ways to create a movement-rich life, discuss ideas covered in her new book, Grow Wild, and much more.  This is a fantastic meeting of the minds with Katy and Gray and we hope you enjoy it. So let’s get...

Pass out, nod off, shut-eye, catch some z’s, hit the hay, however you say it, sleep is a vital part of our overall health.  It affects our mood, immune system, memory, and even diet. Today we discuss sleep and its connection to movement. The guys break down what happens when we get quality sleep, and what happens when we don’t. We cover stimulants, stress recovery, what role pain plays in our sleep patterns, and ideas on how to get a better night’s rest. So rise and shine for today’s episode...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all aspects of modern society. Governments have spent trillions fighting it on a global level, families have tested their flexibility trying to navigate it, and individuals have been forced to take a hard look at their own personal life choices, but through this adversity, what can we take away from all of this? Today, we discuss COVID from a movement perspective. The guys chime in on how our culture handled the pandemic, give their angle on recent...