
The Movement System Podcast
Improve your understanding of Human Movement!
This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement.
Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more.
Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more.
Studying for the CSCS Exam?
Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
Latest episodes

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Mar 13, 2024 • 38min
Q&A: Isometrics, Conditioning, and Program Design
The podcast discusses isometric training, conditioning, and program design for athletes. It covers optimizing muscle and tendon training with isometrics, enhancing the phosphocreatine system for anaerobic sports, conditioning needs of soccer players, interval training variations, and strength programming methods for athletes.

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Feb 29, 2024 • 37min
The Science of Conditioning and Endurance
The podcast delves into the science of conditioning and endurance, covering topics such as ATP PC system, energy system development, intensity management, rest intervals impact on performance, and tailoring conditioning programs for athletes.

Feb 7, 2024 • 23min
CSCS Prep: Facility Design, Policy, and Procedures
This CSCS Prep Episode covers the last two chapters of the Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning Book information on Organization and Administration. Join our CSCS Study Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2415992685342170 Pass your CSCS Exam in 90 Days with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

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Jan 10, 2024 • 28min
Training Tendons - New Research and Training Methods
The podcast explores new research on tendon training, emphasizing the importance of load for athletes. It discusses the benefits of isometric and plyometric exercises in enhancing tendon strength, while also highlighting the role of vitamin C and gelatin supplements. The episode emphasizes progressive rehabilitation strategies and exercise caution for optimal tendon healing.

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Dec 27, 2023 • 1h 2min
Rotational Power and Velocity Based Training with Bill Miller, CSCS
Bill Miller, a data-oriented strength coach specializing in training rotational athletes, discusses his methods and the use of velocity-based training. He emphasizes the importance of measuring and tracking performance in athletes and explores the relationship between power output and velocity in training. He also talks about using reversals to improve explosiveness in athletes and highlights the significance of data and adaptation in achieving goals.

Dec 13, 2023 • 51min
Running Injury Prevention, Tendon Training, and Foot & Ankle Strength with Luke Nelson
Luke Nelson, a sports chiropractor and expert in running injury prevention, tendon training, and foot & ankle strength, discusses the importance of understanding running research and shares insights on strength training for runners. They explore research on strength training and injury prevention, foot strengthening exercises and protocols, course recommendations, and the metrics for measuring running injuries and tendon training.

Nov 29, 2023 • 48min
Mindset and Behavior Change with Dr. Kasey Jo, PhD
Dr. Kasey Jo, a PhD guest, reveals insights on self-sabotage, mindset, behavior change, and transformations. They discuss the science of mindset, navigating coaching conversations, career pathways, mentorship, and setting realistic expectations in coaching relationships.

Nov 15, 2023 • 1h 28min
The Science of Hypertrophy with Paul Carter
Delve into the science of muscle growth with expert Paul Carter as he discusses the factors of hypertrophy, muscle fiber types, mechanical tension, blood flow restriction training, maximizing stimulating reps, and expertise in training. Explore the 'lift run bang' origin and future educational content for coaches and trainers.

Nov 8, 2023 • 20min
The Science of Hybrid Athlete Training
Try 7 Days of The Movement System Hybrid Athlete Training Team for Free: https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/team/the-movement-system-hybrid-athlete-team?attrib=538955-pod This episode is sponsored by Legion Athletics. Get 20% OFF your first order with code: MOVEMENT https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/9j4dv

Oct 25, 2023 • 47min
Running Explained: Making Race Specific and Long Term Training Goals with Coach Elizabeth Scott
In this episode running coach Elizabeth Scott shares her expertise surrounding making training decisisons as a coach and as an athlete. Learn more from Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/runningexplained/ https://www.runningexplained.co/ Check out The Running Explained X Movment System Podcast Episode on Plyometrics: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4LJcK90D1J2x8Pqd4NUdZN?si=f7177bd437d74757 This episode is sponsored by Legion Athletics. Get 20% OFF your first order with code: MOVEMENT https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/9j4dv