The MOVEMENT Movement

Become Your Own (and BEST) Running Coach – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 105 with Valerie Hunt Valerie Hunt has been a strength and conditioning coach for 30+ years. She spent the first part of her career in a traditional gym as a personal trainer and aerobics director/teacher. In 2001 she left to open her own gym, XpressFItness, a group workout studio combining strength and endurance for runners. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Valerie Hunt about teaching yourself to run better. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How adults have a harder time trying new things because of fear. - Why people should focus on their connection to their feet when running. - How running requires good technique just like dance or gymnastics. - How watching yourself run on video can help you improve your running form. - Why runners need to push off with their back foot and land on their front foot. Connect with Valerie: Guest Contact Info Instagram @runrx Facebook facebook.com/runrxfit Links Mentioned: runrx.fit Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Exercise Form is Not Important – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 104 with Justin Meissner Justin Meissner is a fitness coach with a background in human performance as it relates to locomotive behavior. He has worked with professional athletes and everyday people to help them get out of pain, maximize performance, and be ready for anything. Outside of fitness, he used to be a professional magician, and teacher. He, his wife and 2 kids live in Meridian Idaho, spending as much time outside as possible. An avid reader and board game enthusiast Justin tried to stay connected with people and not with devices. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Justin Meissner about how exercise form isn’t important. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why athletes don’t have to worry about form as much as they think. - How our bodies aren’t linear, they are dynamic. - How our bodies are great at finding the path of least resistance, which can be good or bad. - Why running is about using your entire body, not just your feet. - How a squat is a made-up exercise made to mimic how humans acted thousands of years ago. Connect with Justin: Guest Contact Info Instagram @innate.strength Links Mentioned: thewoadwarrior.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Discover SuperStarch – a NEW Kind of Carb that’s GOOD for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 103 with Peter Kaufman Peter Kaufman was inspired over a decade ago, along with three other folks, to help a child and his family better manage a very rare disease. They started The UCAN Company and after several years of research and discovery, they were successful in making his disease more manageable, allowing Jonah, one of ​UCAN​'s​ ​founder’s sons, to maintain his blood sugar for eight hours and sleep through the night for the first time in his life in 2009 when he was 7 years old, and significantly improved his family’s life.  The nutritional solution, a unique, patented, completely natural carbohydrate they have named SuperStarch, has since improved the performance of many elite athletes and it has helped tens of thousands of individuals exercise better, improve their health and lose weight.  This new revolutionary carbohydrate is so different than anything in the world today, that it even helps those on keto and low-carb diets get past energy deficits to improve their exercise performance, while not taking them out of ketosis!  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Peter Kaufman about SuperStarch, a new kind of carb that’s good for you. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How SuperStarch keeps anyone’s blood sugar stable for hours. - Why resistant starches provide no form of energy, unlike SuperStarch. - How you can throw SuperStarch into a yogurt or smoothie for more energy. - How most people stay in ketosis when they eat SuperStarch. - Why SuperStarch is great for runners and other athletes alike. Connect with Peter: Guest Contact Info Twitter @GenUCAN Instagram @genucan Facebook facebook.com/GenUCAN Links Mentioned: ucan.co Ucan.can.co/xero (use code XERO at checkout for 20% off) Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Running Speed Secrets from the World’s Fastest (Older) Man – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 102 with Allan Tissenbaum Allan Tissenbaum, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Tissenbaum brings a high level of experience and skill to The Orthopedic Group, addressing all orthopedic issues from fractures to total joints. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology from McGill University in Montreal and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from York University in Ontario. He completed his medical degree at McGill University, where he also served his orthopedic residency and fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine. Certified in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Tissenbaum has treated athletes at the high school, college and professional levels, including members of the Montreal Canadians and Expos. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Allan Tissenbaum shares running speed secrets as the world’s fastest (older) man. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why sprinters must harness their genetics to become an even better runner. - How no one has the answer to when steroids stop enhancing performance. - Why runners need to wait for their energy to replenish to perform at their peak. - How strength is incredibly important for all different types of runners. - How to do plyometric exercises while you’re walking up the stairs. Connect with Allan: Guest Contact InfoWebsite: theorthopedicgroup.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Running *IS* Rocket Science – Lessons from Running Marathons on All 7 Continents – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 101 with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter Dr. Melissa Corley Carter. Melissa is a rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion. After her 20-year dream to become an astronaut was shattered, Melissa eventually rediscovered her true purpose: to build grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. Now she's living the dream, dancing with the universe daily and joyfully embodying her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist. Melissa is the author and photographer of the forthcoming book, Running the World: Marathon Memoirs from the Seven Continents.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter about lessons from running marathons on all 7 continents. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How having grounded feet will lead to having a grounded soul. - How running on 7 continents introduces you to a lot of different terrain to run on. - How aligning your intentions can help you find inspiration to do great things. - Why running a marathon is about being part of something bigger than yourself. - Why everything, particularly running is absolutely rocket science. Connect with Melissa: Links Mentioned: resilienceactually.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

How to Bullet Proof Your Knees (and more) with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 100 with Ben Patrick By 18 Ben Patrick had 3 surgical knee alterations and was told he would never have full knee bend or play high-level sports. Now at 30, Ben has some of the most athletic and bulletproof knees in the world. He has personally received 2113 knee success stories from others who had chronic, hopeless conditions before doing his fitness formula, which requires ZERO weights, equipment, or special abilities to start. Ben is also a proud Xero Shoes customer and his formula helps others transition their foot and lower leg strength to being able to thrive with barefoot-inspired shoes. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Ben Patrick about how to bulletproof your knees. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why telling people they shouldn’t bend their knees over their toes is bad advice. - How the two components that make up knee stability are flexibility and strength. - Why runners need to consider triple flection in addition to triple extension. - How bulletproofing your body allows for it to express itself more. - Why people should be building their strength from their feet up. Connect with Ben: Guest Contact Info Instagram @kneesovertoesguy Links Mentioned: atgonlinecoaching.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Are You Following Bad Barefoot Running Advice? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 099 with Jae Gruenke Jae Gruenke is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, running technique expert, and founder ofThe Balanced Runner™.  Known as a “running form guru,” she has helped runners from beginner to Olympian relieve pain and improve their performance, and she specializes in helping runners whose problems have persisted despite medical treatment. Her interest in running technique was sparked when, as a professional dancer, she was asked to perform choreography that included sustained running in large, outdoor environments. Frustrated by how difficult and uncomfortable running felt, she began to study running technique and use the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program she was enrolled in as a laboratory to discover how to coordinate her movements so that running felt comfortable, easy, and enjoyable. Eventually, realizing she’d come to prefer running to dancing, and also that the changes in movement that had made the difference to her running were not being taught, discussed, or researched elsewhere, she retired from dancing and launched The Balanced Runner. Jae has been a member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America since 1999 and the United Kingdom since 2011, and was an ACE-certified personal trainer from 1999-2012. As a Assistant Clinical Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at SUNY Downstate Medical center in New York City she helped develop an (unpublished) pilot study on the effects of the Feldenkrais Method on running economy. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jae Gruenke about avoiding the wrong barefoot running advice. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - What the Feldenkrais Method is and how it can help runners. - How good organization in the body depends on what people are doing. - Why running cues and movement cues are problematic and don’t work. - How most people misinterpret “stable your core” and go too far with it. - Why your arms shouldn’t be swinging back and forth while you run. Connect with Jae: Guest Contact Info Twitter @balancedrunner Facebook facebook.com/TheBalancedRunner Links Mentioned: balancedrunner.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

The #1 Way to Run Better that Most Runners Will Never Do – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 098 with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is the host of the Strength Running Podcast (the #2 running podcast in the US of all time) and the founder of Strength Running, an award-winning running blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly readers. A 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified coach, he’s coached thousands of endurance athletes to faster finishing times and fewer injuries with his results-oriented coaching philosophy. He’s the winner of the 2011 Morraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior Dash, and the 2013 Potomac River Run Marathon. During his collegiate career, he was a member of the 2002 National Championship-qualifying cross-country team and a top ten finisher in the steeplechase at the 2006 New England Championships. Jason speaks at industry conferences and for major brands like Anheuser-Busch and frequently delivers presentations and coaches at fitness retreats and running camps. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Runner’s World, Health Magazine, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, and other major media.  He lives in Denver, Colorado where you can find him trail running in the nearby Flatirons or at the playground with his wife and three children. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jason Fitzgerald about the #1 way to run better that most runners will never do. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How runners need to do strength work to help prevent injuries. - Why having a modern-day sedentary life doesn’t prepare bodies for running. - What a dynamic warmup is and how runners can use it to prevent injury. - How doing squats and deadlifts can make people run faster. - Why running fast is one of the best ways runners can improve their form. Connect with Jason: Guest Contact Info Twitter @JasonFitz1@StrengthRunning Instagram @JasonFitz1 Links Mentioned: strengthrunning.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Dr. Nicholas Romanov, developer of the Pose Method, discusses successful running. Topics include the origins of the Pose Method, understanding movement and energy in running, potential and kinetic energy in running technique, landing, speed, and gravity in running, and teaching barefoot running.

Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 096 with Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone’s credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body’s fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life. During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Phil Maffetone about running faster by running slower. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why it’s vital for training services to be personalized to the person they serve. - How people can take seconds off of their running time by conserving glycogen. - Why the body’s metabolism changes to adapt to energy needs when intensity increases. - How people can get injured because of chronic inflammation due to increased body fat. - What the 180 Formula is and how people can use it to their benefit. Connect with Dr. Maffetone: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MAF_Method Instagram @maf_method Facebook facebook.com/MAFMethod Links Mentioned: philmaffetone.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes