012: Fitness, Chinese Medicine, & the impact of fascia on your mental health with Andy Tz Chiu Chan

Andy is a certified strength & conditioning specialist and educator with a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the fitness industry through learning and sharing different unique methodologies. He currently teaches education courses on behalf of companies such as the National Academy of Sports Medicine, TRX, TriggerPoint Performance, and Power Plate. He has made guest appearances on Hong Kong television shows, as well as presenting at different public fitness events.

Drawing on his master’s degree in exercise science and influenced by his 10-year stay in the United States, Andy has a unique outlook on health and athletic performance. You’ll find hints of traditional Chinese Medicine integrated into his training philosophy, where harmony between all aspects of life is a prerequisite to optimal health and human performance. You can read more on this concept in Andy’s co-authored book Dynamic Balance.

💫 We cover :

• How Chinese Medicine views exercise & physical fitness
• Top fitness myths and why they are wrong
• Holistic approaches to physical training
• The question of: “Will HIIT give you the results you want?”
• Why fascia is crucial for both our physical AND emotional health
• Why diet isn’t the “most important” factor of fitness
• What are proprioception, nociception, and interoception and how each of these apply to our fitness and wellbeing
• The “3 key areas” of fitness according to Chinese Medicine and Andy
• How the way we sit may contribute to anxiety
• Defining and incorporating rest into your routine (why and how)

💫 Mentioned in this episode:

• Dynamic Balance - Andy’s new book!

💫 To connect with Andy:

• Instagram: tszchiuandy
• Website: www.tszchiu.com
• Check out Andy’s book on Amazon: Dynamic Balance

☯️ To connect with Kasia (learn more about Holistic Coaching + Chinese Medicine) :

• @Mira_Wellness_co (​​​​Instagram)
• www.mirawellness.co
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