The Exercise Mechanic Podcast

In this podcast I examine common exercise myths such as: - Should everyone squat like a baby? - Are squats and running bad for your knees? - Is weighlifting contraindicated for those with arthritis & fibromyalgia? And so much more! In addition, we delve into the mysteries of human motivation and explored HOW anxiety CAN be a force for GOOD in our lives! Want to learn more about anatomy, exercise mechanics and neurology from the safety of your home? Reserve your spot in my upcoming online course by emailing: "theexercisemechanic@gmail.com" Are you ready to level up your career? Join me May 23-24th for "The Exercise Mechanic - Level 1", in Ottawa, ON! Click Here: http://bit.ly/38EWOB5 Learn More about me at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/EAsselinofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/easselin_official/ If you'd like to work with me or learn more about my services; click HERE: http://bit.ly/workwithET Additional Links: - Save your spot for upcoming Cadaver Workshop by sending en email to: etienne@impactyourlife.ca

Jenna and I started working together just over 6 months ago. When we started she had been experiencing chronic pain for over two decades. Thankfully she was referred to me by my friend and colleague Dr. Isaiah Redfern, owner of Ottawa Performance Care. During this episode we highlight her journey; From her years as a young woman seeking relief, to our work together and how she relates to her pain-free body. Resources: - Lorimer Moseley talk on pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nifGFIuVkUk&t=915s Learn More about me at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/EAsselinofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/easselin_official/ If you'd like to work with me or learn more about my services; click HERE: http://bit.ly/workwithET Upcoming speaking gigs CanFitPro Conference (Montreal): March 29th Register here: https://www.canfitpro.com/montreal/ Activate Ottawa: April 18th Register here: https://www.activatefit.ca/fitcon/ Additional Links: - Save your spot for upcoming Cadaver Workshop by sending en email to: etienne@impactyourlife.ca

Ask Me Anything format! If you'd like your questions answered, please send an email to "Etienne@impactyourlife.ca" Today's topics include: - Program design for pain management - My stance on fascial stretching and fascial therapies - What would I tell my younger self. Learn More about me at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/EAsselinofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/easselin_official/ If you'd like to work with me or learn more about my services; click HERE: Upcoming speaking gigs CanFitPro Conference (Montreal): March 29th Register here: https://www.canfitpro.com/montreal/ Activate Ottawa: April 18th Register here: https://www.activatefit.ca/fitcon/ Additional Links: - Save your spot for upcoming Cadaver Workshop by sending en email to: etienne@impactyourlife.ca

Today's guest is Etienne Asselin, mhRTS. In this episode you'll learn about my story, how I got into fitness, my mentors, key programs that have shaped my mind AND 3 key lessons I've gained through cadaver workshops! Learn More about me at: FB: https://www.facebook.com/EAsselinofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/easselin_official/ If you'd like to work with me or learn more about my services; click HERE: Timestamps: - How I got into fitness @ 2:23 - Where my career took off @ 4:35 (CFP Conference) - Perfect Timing - Unresponsive clients as the catalyst for curiosity @5:30 - The Seminar that changed my life - Greg Roskopf & MAT @6:45 - Industry Bias & prime directives @ 7:15 - The first mentor who shook my world, Peter Chiasson & RTS@ 8:43 - My Journey to RTSm & Tom Purvis @ 14:43 - "Sound bites", belief camps & the pitfalls of preference @ 15:40 ** - RTSm testing @ 17:00 - Teaching for RTS @ 18:00 - My first Cadaver Workshop experience @ 19:30 - Structural variations & stretching @ 22:10 - Feedback loops, motor solutions & the nervous system @ 23m ** - ZHealth Performance Solutions @ 24:20 - Three takeaways from Cadaver Workshops @ 26:05 - The myth of tissue isolation @ 27:05 - Muscles have no allegiance to any plane of motion (our multiplanar nature) @ 28:10 - Structural variations, genetic ankle limits & movement potential @ 30:40 - The risk of blind mobility prescriptions @ 32m - The IT band myth @ 32:55 ** Upcoming speaking gigs CanFitPro Conference (Montreal): March 29th Register here: https://www.canfitpro.com/montreal/ Activate Ottawa: April 18th Register here: https://www.activatefit.ca/fitcon/ Additional Links: - Podcast Wagon: https://podcastwagon.com/ - Muscle Activation Techniquehttps://muscleactivation.com/:  - Core Strength & Eric Seifert: https://coremuscleactivation.com/ - Save your spot for upcoming Cadaver Workshop by sending en email to: etienne@impactyourlife.ca

In this episode you have the pleasure of meeting Roberto Martinez. Roberto has his Master Practitioner designation in NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). We discuss how he went from a troubled childhood of violence, drugs, etc... to coaching men & women through radical transformations and stepping into empowerment. We also discuss the metaphorical and physiological realities of behavior and identity change. Enjoy the show! If you'd like to learn more about Roberto: IG: https://www.instagram.com/theunconsciouscoach/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/iamtheunconsciouscoach And, if you'd like to learn more about me and my services.. IG: https://www.instagram.com/easselin_official/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/EAsselinofficial/ Or, if you'd like to apply to work with me, click here Much love; Etienne.