
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

Jul 1, 2022 • 22min
Tendon Strength for Athletes
In this episode we discuss how to improve tendon strength for athletes. . We discuss the current evidence surrounding tendon strength and what we know about how to effectively train for improved tendon strength. . Make sure to also check out The Movement System Youtube video on this topic: Achilles Tendon Strength Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT9Ea8TDPes

Jun 15, 2022 • 56min
S&C and Velocity Based Training for Basketball
In this episode, Matt sits down with Ben Adena a Personal Trainer and Strength Coach who specializes in working with elite basketball players. . Ben discusses Velocity Based Training, Movement Assessment, and other strength and conditioning training methods for basketball players. . Get 10% OFF Vitruve Velocity Based Training with code: MOVEMENT: https://shop.vitruve.fit/discount/movement?aff=73 . Check out Ben on Instagram @mybestme.performance . Learn more on www.themovementsystem.com

Jun 1, 2022 • 28min
How to Train with Heart Rate Zones
In this episode we cover how to train using the 5 Heart Rate Zones. . You'll learn about the specific benefits to running or other aerobic training in each heart rate zone. . If you're a running coach, strength coach, personal trainer, or runner/ athlete use these heart rate zones to improve your training. . Program Design 101: https://www.themovementsystem.com/programdesigncourse . To learn more check out: www.themovementsystem.com

May 15, 2022 • 21min
The Smartest Way to Train to Failure
In this episode we break down the research around training to failure and practical strategies for when to program sets to failure effectively to maximize strength and hypertrophy. . Download the 5 Step Guide to Writing a Strength and Conditioning Program Here: https://the-movement-system.mykajabi.com/pl/2147585589

May 1, 2022 • 20min
Velocity Based Training | Research Review and Application
In this episode we cover Velocity Based Training. . This speed/ power training technique is particularly beneficial in strength and conditioning progams for football players, basketball, baseball, and other team sports that require power, speed, and vertical jump. . We also touch on how the technique has been researched with powerlifters. . If you want to learn more about it, check out this youtube video on BT for increasing speed and power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUcBaDTuSNM&t=433s . This is the NSCA article referenced in the video: (Again though, you don't need to study this topic for the NSCA CSCS Exam. https://www.nsca.com/contentassets/7fc346ec744044b6871541e5a6ee5c63/velocity_based_training__from_theory_to.99257.pdf . Follow along on IG and TikTok @themovementsystem Tik Tok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTdqQyNtV/

Apr 15, 2022 • 22min
Functional Strength Training: Weighted Carries and Marches
In this episode we cover weighted carries, marches, and functional strength training. . It's important to understand how to program weighted carries and marches as a CSCS, athletic trainer, personal trainer, or physical therapist. . If you're interested in learning more about how to write a strength and conditioning program, you can download the free guide here: https://the-movement-system.mykajabi.com/pl/2147585589 . If you're studying for the CSCS exam, check out my study materials here: https://themovementsystem.com/cscs-prep

Mar 31, 2022 • 24min
How to use Rest Pause, Compound, Cluster, Giant, and Drop Sets
In this episode, we'll break down how to use rest pause set, compound sets, cluster sets, drop sets, and giant sets. . We'll discuss the application to Strength and Conditioning as a CSCS as well as how to use these techniques in a rehab setting as a Physical Therapist or Athletic Trainer. . If you're interested in learning more about program design, download the free 5 set guide to writing a strength and conditioning program here: https://the-movement-system.mykajabi.com/opt-in-to-email-free-programming-guide . If you want to learn more about Program Deisgn 101 you can check it out here: https://the-movement-system.mykajabi.com/programdesigncourse . If you're studying for the CSCS Exam, check out my study course and practice test on www.themovementsystem.com

Mar 15, 2022 • 25min
How to Build Tendon Strength | Isometrics, Eccentrics, and Plyometric Training
Learn about building tendon strength through isometrics, eccentrics, and plyometrics in this episode. Discover the importance of different training methods, individual athlete requirements, and the role of collagen in connective tissue.

Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 10min
Training the Endurance Athlete with Dylan Johnson
In this episode, Dylan Johnson breaks down the science of training endurance athletes. . Dylan has a ton of knowledge and experience working with endurance athletes as a coach, professional gravel rider, and youtuber. . We discuss strength training, periodization, coaching, and youtube. . Stick around to the end of the podcast if you are interested in starting a Youtube channel. . Learn more about our sponsor at www.strengthcoachpro.com

Feb 17, 2022 • 30min
The Science of Hybrid Training | Maximize Strength and Hypertrophy
Learn more about our sponsor at www.strengthcoachpro.com Studying for the CSCS Exam? Check out The Movement System Study resources on www.themovementsystem.com