Movement Podcast

The way the human body connects is fascinating. Wouldn't you agree? Understanding the body as a whole and not just the sum of its parts brings greater awareness to how everything works together.Today, we explore this concept, also known as regional interdependence.We discuss movement compensation, how we adapt our movement for better and sometimes for worse. Gray dives into why our joints favor either mobility or stability and how all this applies to your movement. We won't give away any more without listening to it for yourself but stay tuned until the end when we close the episode with another Fireside Chat with Gray. So let’s connect the dots with this episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS. SHOW NOTES & LINKS:SAID PrincipleRange Super Size Me Documentary Common Sense to Evaluating Movement FMS Level 1 CourseRegional Interdependence And Limiting Factors To Performance (Part 1)(Part 2)(Part 3)(Part 4)Case Study: Regional Interdependence in Action Checking the Boxes: If You’re Going to Think About Movement, Where Should You Start?What is the SFMA?Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Our guest this week is Geralyn Coopersmith, a pioneer in the group fitness training world. Based out of Oregon, she is VP of Fitness Staff Development at EXOS. She’s worked with big brands throughout her career, spanning from Equinox to Nike to Flywheel Sports.  She is the author of “Fit and Female” and has shared her fitness expertise on many media productions including: “Simplify Your Life”, the Today Show, Fox & Friends, and the Dr. Oz Show.She sits down with us to discuss her journey, the evolution of movement in group fitness training, and where she sees the industry heading.So let’s get going with today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.SHOW NOTES & LINKSFMS Level 1 CourseGeralyn Coopersmith "Fit and Female" by Geralyn CoopersmithTeam EXOSFunctional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Your ankles and your feet.  Although they’re the foundation to so many different movements, the importance of a functional base can often get overlooked.Today, the guys get into ankle injuries, deep squatting, and ideas to improve ankle mobility, We discuss balance beam work, the need to get past temporary fixes, and how the culture you are raised in can influence your mobility. And finally, we close the show with another Fireside Chat with Gray.So let’s get going with today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.SHOW NOTES & LINKS:FMS Level 1 CourseAnkle & Foot Essentials YouTube LiveWhite Board Talks: The Importance of the Ankle for Proper MovementThe Naked Warrior: Master the Secrets of the Super-Strong--Using Bodyweight Exercises OnlyWhat is the SFMA?Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

A player’s 40-yard dash results at the NFL combine can mean the difference in millions of dollars for elite athletes. Every decade, we see faster athletes in every sport across the board. In today’s episode, Gray & Lee breakdown the anatomy of speed, discuss how athletes try to improve it, and what are some pitfalls when trying to obtain it. We cover POSE running, quickness vs. speed & a lot more. Gray also elaborates on the origin of the FMS screen. How one athlete, a sports hernia, and a room full of professionals turned into 7 napkins on a Delta flight. "Necessity is always the mother of invention" - PlatoSHOWSo let’s fire out of the blocks with this episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.SHOW NOTES & LINKSFMS Level 1 CourseFMS @ the 2019 NFL CombineDr. Romanov: Pose Method FCS Course Tracy Peal : Instagram Ankle & Foot Essentials YouTube LivePhil Maffetone: Maffetone MethodFunctional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Our guest this week is Mike Perry.  Based in Massachusetts, Mike is the founder and co-owner of Skill of Strength gym,  along with his wife,  Amanda. He has worked with athletes across many professional disciplines and specializes in training “mixed martial arts” fighters.Today, we discuss with Mike how he found his way into MMA training, programming for combat athletes, advice for those getting started in multidiscipline fighting, and ideas on optimizing a fighter’s movement.If you have a question or topic idea you would like to submit please feel free to DM us @movementpod and follow us for more behind the scene photos and videos.  Don't forget to Rate and Review the show. And now for the main event with this week’s Movement Podcast powered by FMS.SHOW NOTES & LINKS:Skill of Strength gym Pavel Tsatsouline Strong First FMS Level 1 online course Choke - A Rickson Gracie Documentary (Full) The Effect of an Intervention Program on Functional Movement Screen Test Scores in Mixed Martial Arts Athletes Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Welcome to the Season 3 Premiere of the Movement Podcast. We’re excited to be back! We wanted to start this season off by answering some questions you all have been asking over the past 2 seasons through our website and our social media channels.  Today we answer your questions and discuss the guys’ opinions on chiropractic adjustments, life hacks they use, coaching your own movement dysfunction, and their favorite forms of manual therapy. This is a great episode for the fitness enthusiast as well as the professional. If you have a question or topic idea you would like to submit please feel free to DM us @movementpod and follow us for more behind the scene photos and videos. We’ve got a packed show today so let’s get rolling with the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.Show Notes: FMS Level 1 online course What is SFMA? video SFMA Level 1 online course Tim Ferriss - The 4 hour Body  Turkish Get up: Part 1  Turkish Get up: Part 2 Kelly Starrett  -The Ready State   Oura ring Yerba matte tea Gray drinks Yerbe Mate Organic Dark Roast  Mulligan techniqueOsteokinematics vs. ArthrokinematicsFunctional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

The Movement Podcast returns with season 3, premiering March 4th. Please join us as we dive deeper into human movement.Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

From those starting a weight loss journey to ultra-marathon athletes, running is one of the most popular choices of exercise. It’s also one of the most common causes of injury, with over 50 percent of regular runners getting hurt each year.For our season 2 finale, we explore running.  We tackle a lot… From shoe selection to running technique, to overpronation, and can it be fixed?We discuss runners’ injuries and how to avoid them, the importance of a runner’s upper body, cross-training, issues that affect female runners, and much more.So let’s start our sprint to the finish of season 2 with today’s Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.Episode Notes & Links:   Born to Run : Christopher McDougall   FMS Articles on Running:      Born to Limits 1      Functional Movement Screen Scores in a Group of Running Athletes      Case Study: A Client's First 5K and Her Million Dollar Question, "Can I Keep Running?"      Case Study: Runner with Asymmetries   Movnat   FMS Level 1 Online course   FMS Level 2 Virtual Certification course    Fundamental Capacity Screen Online course     What is the SFMA?Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Our guest today is Eric D’Agati. Eric brings a wealth of knowledge to the show as a coach, trainer, and instructor based in New Jersey.He’s trained a diverse population of clients who include World Series Champions, All-Americans, and Pro-Bowl athletes. On this episode, we cover a wide range of topics. From movement readiness to injury prevention, to giving athletes an edge, this show is packed. So let’s get right into it with Eric on today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS.Episode Notes & Links:   ericdagati.com   FMS Live: Optimize Your Training for the Best Results: Lee Burton & Eric D'Agati   FMS Level 1 Online course   FMS Level 2 Virtual Certification course    Fundamental Capacity Screen Online course     What is the SFMA?Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

When it comes to fitness these days, social media rules. It has removed barriers and given individuals the power to reach millions of people.But as it becomes our main source of information, is this a good thing for the health of our population? We look at the exploding popularity of fitness influencers, discuss mentors, entertainers versus educators, and how we choose to either be the problem or the solution.So let’s fire up another episode of the Movement Podcast--powered by FMS.Episode Notes & Links   Jon Torine Season 1 ep3 : Pro Football, Youth Sports, and Mentorship   Geralyn Cooper Smith   FMS Level 1 Online course   FMS Level 2 Virtual Certification course    Fundamental Capacity Screen Online course     FMS Article: Testing vs. CorrectivesIf you're interested in learning more about FMS you can email us at ashley@functionalmovement.com Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter