HNL Movement Podcast

This week, Yancy Medeiros comes back to the podcast!  Yancy was one of the first guests on the podcast, and now’s he back for another episode on his journey as an MMA fighter.  Yancy shares about his evolution as an athlete in the MMA and the knowledge and experience that he’s gained along the way.  Listen in on the wisdom he shares to everyone about reaching your goals by improving through experiences.  Learning is one thing, applying knowledge through experience is the key to make progress in sport and life.  With anything in life we need to learn and educate ourselves, make it a positive experience, and use that knowledge in a productive way.  Find ways to keep you motivated, and continue to improve, no matter your level.  Even when you get to the top, you’re still learning and growing.  These are some pieces of the wisdom that Yancy shares in this episode, and he touches on achieving greatness is truly priceless.  Dealing with the fans supporting him, putting him on a pedestal, critiquing him, that’s what has helped Yancy to stay true to his values and brand.  Yancy talks about how to navigate these situations and being authentic, even when others see you as something bigger.  The MMA is a growing sport, and this episode contains many tidbits about the future of athleticism and the changing times that we’re in.  This is a great episode for anyone, and Yancy is highly entertaining and inspiring to listen to.  Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned!Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

In this episode, Andrew goes into depth about the ways that we apply the knowledge that we have obtained and mastered.  How do we apply this knowledge in the world?  When we can apply our knowledge and the tools that we have obtained creatively, that knowledge begins to come to life.  It becomes an art form.  This is what we can consider the “art of performance.”  We can have all the tools in the world, but without the creativity to apply the knowledge, those tools remain unused.  Andrew goes into depth in this episode on the importance of applying the knowledge you have and how you can do it.Andrew lays out 4 keys points, coming from two different perspectives, one from the coaching side of things and the one from the person being coached.  These 4 key points include:Understanding various situations and knowing that knowledge will be applied differently in each situationKnowing that it’s not only what you know, but how you apply that understanding and put it into actionLooking at the outcomes and the feedback you are gettingContinuing to learn and striving to get better so that you are able to keep growingWhatever the craft is, the information provided in this episode is super helpful for anybody who is out to improve and see real results.  Listen in on these key points on how to drive your motivation, track your results, and see your performance continually improve.  If you’re ready to put your knowledge further into action, listen in on this episode! Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

This week’s episode is all about stability.  Andrew gives the example of all the people out there posting videos of the now- famous “milk crate challenge.”  The milk crate challenge is super dangerous and not recommended, but it’s a great example of what happens when the stability is removed from underneath your feet.  As you can see if you watch the videos, many people are getting injured from trying this.  Yet, it has gone viral, and the popularity of the challenge is what brought the inspiration for this episode, the importance of stability.In the milk crate challenge, stability is everything, and this can be translated to life, especially when it comes to our bodies.  When our bodies are stable, we move and function better, and we prevent injuries.  In this episode Andrew covers different examples of the importance of stability in some key areas of the body:The scapulaeThe spine & coreIf we cannot stabilize the parts of the body that need to be stable, the muscle becomes poor at doing whatever it was intended to do.  Andrew uses the milk crate challenge in this episode since so many people have seen it, it can be a great tool for seeing the importance of stability.  However, it is not recommended to try the milk crate challenge.  It is not worth the risk.  Listen in on this episode to get some great insight into the ways bringing stability into your core, spine, and scapulae may help you optimize your performance and level up your life.  Enjoy and stay tuned for more! Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

This week, welcome to the podcast performance coach Michelle Arnold!  Michelle is a fascinating speaker and has a lot of great things to say regarding the importance of teammate relationships, learning, and seeing failure differently.  Michelle speaks about failure as a lesson that is part of everyone’s journey.  She also has some things to say about injuries, having gone through two rotator cuff surgeries herself.  Her belief and advice is that if you put in the work, you will come out stronger than you were before.  Michelle grew up on the big island of Hawaii with volleyball and basketball as her main sports.  She shares about her younger years growing up as an athlete and the experiences she had with her coaches and in her training.  She believes that everyone is an athlete, no matter what.  We all deserve to feel our best so that we can move efficiently, use our bodies, and stay strong.  Her base for this philosophy is inside of strength and conditioning.  When we utilize proper strength and conditioning, it becomes more likely to stay in shape and feel great as we age.  Listen in on this episode to hear Michelle’s story, insights, and advice for staying mentally and physically strong.  No matter what there is to overcome, developing strength is important, and Michelle is a huge advocate for that.  Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more!

This week, Andrew updates us on his Ph.D.!  Listen in to hear all about what Andrew will be up to in the upcoming months, as HNL Movement expands with the knowledge and expertise Andrew will be incorporating as he goes through his Ph.D. program!  Andrew talks about time management and what it looks like to run a business, take on clients, host a podcast, and work on a Ph.D.  He includes all of you in his ventures ahead, as he discusses the classes he will be taking and the ways it will benefit the HNL Movement podcast.This upcoming year will be challenging, busy, and also full of rewards.  Stay tuned for future episodes on what’s going on in Andrew’s journey, as well as exciting guest interviews to come!  Also, check out my HNL Movement YouTube channel for video clips of the episodes being posted daily! Aloha! Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

This week, Andrew provides some key nutrition information involving sports foods. Sports foods include anything that is packaged and manufactured with the intent of health benefits that provide energy to the body. Think of energy bars, Gatorade, gels, chews, and so on. Sports foods are meant to give us energy and are great to use before and during activity. However, they are not meant to replace whole-food nutrition or be used as a quick fix for poor eating habits. In this episode, Andrew provides some key information about how to utilize these foods healthily and not over-consume them.Andrew talks about building a strong foundation when it comes to nutrition and building those nutritional habits that shape the lifestyle we want to live. Sports foods are great supplementary sources of nutrition, but there is a time and a place to utilize them. Listen in on this episode so that you can gain a better understanding of the balance between these packaged nutrition products and whole food nutrition. Enjoy the episode! Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

This episode features an interview with football player Tim Kamana!  Andrew has worked with Tim throughout the years and welcomes him to the podcast to share his many stories from growing up in a football family, his experiences progressing with the sport through high school and college, and dealing with injuries.  This is episode is full of gems, especially as Tim shares his perspectives on perseverance, dealing with adversity, and always making your decision the right decision.  This episode is great for anyone looking to pursue their passions, whether it’s in sports or in life.  Tim has overcome many challenges during his athletic career, including many injuries.  He speaks about how your confidence will waiver times, as his did during his high school and college years.  There were times in college when his confidence was not as strong, but he kept going for what he wanted.  Sometimes things don’t exactly go how we expect them to, and we have to remember that it doesn’t mean it’s the end.  Listen in on this episode to hear one of the many sides of an athlete’s perspective on life, sports, and giving it your best shot.  Even when we don’t make it, it’s not the end of the world. It’s just the beginning of something else.  Tim encourages us to embrace it all.  Enjoy! Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

In this week’s episode, Andrew touches base on 4 fundamental movements that will help to elevate your performance in sports and in life.  It doesn’t matter if you are an athlete or are just looking for ways to move better, these are the key components to moving efficiently and optimizing your performance in everything you do.   Andrew takes a deep dive into each of these 4 fundamental components that help us move past our plateau with exercise and movement:Foot and ankle movementPelvic positioningScapular (shoulder blade) controlHead and neck positioningWhen we have these key components in place, we move more efficiently, reduce our risk for injuries, and become more efficient in our activities.  Listen in on this episode to hear about the importance of keeping these fundamentals in place and utilizing them to your advantage.  Enjoy!Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio

This episode features UH volleyball star Kalei and her journey with sports, teamwork, and injuries.  This is especially a great episode for anyone who has ever dealt with injuries or hardships that have caused setbacks for their career or other aspects of their life journey.  Kalei has had many hurdles and obstacles to overcome in her career, especially when it comes to injuries.  Listen in as she goes into detail about her experiences with injuries and her healing journey.  Kalei is an example of grit and determination, having gone through two shoulder surgeries and an ACL tear.  With many halts in her volleyball career, she kept going. With any journey, there will come hurdles and obstacles, and Kalei is an excellent example of how to move through your setbacks and continue to pursue them.  Currently, Kalei is pursuing the role of counseling kids.  She loves to inspire and help build up the youth in their sports and in life.  Her approach is through being open and upfront, allowing kids to express and talk about what’s going on with them through somebody they trust.  This is a truly inspirational episode, and please stay tuned for more great interviews!  Aloha. 

In this week’s episode, Andrew addresses the subject of taping and bracing.  If you’re an athlete, you’ve most likely used a tape or a brace for an injury at some point.  It’s common for people to use this method to aide the recovery and healing of their injuries, but without completely understanding its purpose.  In this episode, Andrew shares his knowledge from an athletic trainer’s standpoint about taping and bracing.To heal an injury, the muscles in that area must be strengthened.  It’s important not to overuse the tape or brace.  In order to return back to your optimal levels of performance, the underlying causes of the issue must be addressed.  The tape or brace will not correct everything, and if overused, muscles may become weaker.  Andrew provides specific tips in this episode so that reliance on the tape or brace does not happen. This episode is full of helpful advice and insight for anyone who has ever dealt with injuries and certain issues that require extra attention.  If you’re an athlete, this is a great episode to take note of for any future injuries or issues that may arise.  Andrew goes in depth from his knowledge and experience so that even when you have a setback, you may again reach your optimal levels of performance.  Enjoy this episode, and stay tuned for more!  Aloha.  Did you enjoy this episode?Please subscribe and leave a review on:AppleSpotifyGooglePandoraiHeartRadio