Today we welcome the Chris Reed on our podcast! Chris received his Bachelors degree in Kinesiology from University of Illinois and then went on to become an a Certified Athletic Trainer from the same program both Meghan and I graduated from- University of Arkansas! Chris is an ATC (Certified Athletic Trainer) , CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) and FMS (Functional Movement Specialist) and he currently works as the Vice President of program design at Tatum Human Performance in Scottsdale, Arizona.

On This Episode:

  • Why Chris decided to pursue a Master Degree in Athletic Training
  • Internship working for Chicago Bears NFL
  • Why they moved to Arizona
  • Working in a suburban area vs. city
  • His Athletic Training rotations--> University of Arkansas Football, Fayetteville HS, University of Arkansas Track & Field
  • Being a Salesman in his Career
  • The importance of proper screening
  • What is the Functional Movement Screen
  • Merging Strength and Conditioning with Athletic Training/ Rehabilitation
  • How being an ATC has a massive benefit while working in the strength & conditioning/fitness world
  • Difference between Athletic Training knowledge and Certified Personal Trainer knowledge
  • Stop stretching your hamstrings!!
  • The importance of the ability to communicate and connect the dots for the client
  • The system at Tatum Human Performance Exercise selection
  • What is the best exercise for that specific person utilizing their own mobility and stability
  • The ability to be adaptable
  • The marketing & business side of his business
  • Simple exercises are better than complex--> fundamental movement patterns

Resources talked about on this episode:

Download teambuilder app and use these codes below:

(Tatum Performance Method) https://www.ignitethp.com/

2 week online programs

Mobility Code: UIZG-TTNK Password: F7JPDMIT

Stability Code: PY7X-IUDF Password: HZ74ZUXD

Functional Movement Screening- FMS by Grey Cook - https://www.functionalmovement.com/

https://drjohnrusin.com/

Books- Why We Sleep- Matthew Walker

Chris's Info:

https://www.instagram.com/c_reed.fit/

Chris's Post on the Hinge Movement Pattern https://www.instagram.com/p/B3sAlLDnf_O/

Our Information:

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Aleena's Website

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Meghan's Website

Email: moveyourBB@gmail.com

**The information on this podcast is intended to educate and inform. It is not meant to be a substitute of advice from your physician or medical provider.

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