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Think Fit. Be Fit. podcast network
A Podcast Network Dedicated to Effective Thinking for Potent Exercise.
Our current offering consists of three shows that will help bring your limitless fitness potential within reach by teaching you how to think outside the box and into the undertones of exercise.
Our network helps to uncover how the fitness industry has misled us and that you shouldn't rely on diluted or shallow information for potent exercise.
Think Fit. Be Fit. is released on Mondays and Fitness for Consumption is released on Wednesdays. Peach Pit Fitness is released on the first Monday of every month.
This ongoing conversation about the nuances of training will help trainers, coaches and fitness lovers connect deeper to their exercise and the process of exercise science.
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jenn and Angela discuss Bioenergetics and wellness potential with a special guest, Dan Dixon.
Dan Dixon, the Senior Vice President of NeuX Technologies, brings a unique perspective to the podcast with his passion for health and wellness. As a former collegiate athlete, Dan's journey from overcoming injuries during his college football days led him to delve deeply into the realms of holistic health and fitness. His dedication to maximizing human potential and his own experience with transformative technologies make him a captivating and credible guest for discussing bioelectric fitness technology, fascia work, electrical therapy, and strategies for optimizing cellular health. Dan's personal and professional journey adds an inspiring touch to the episode, offering valuable insights and knowledge to the audience.
Topics discussed:
- Discover the transformative benefits of bioelectric fitness technology for optimizing your workouts and overall wellness.
- Explore the powerful impact of integrating fascia work into your fitness routines for enhanced performance and injury prevention.
- Learn how electrical therapy (Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation™) can effectively address scar tissue and support your body's healing process.
- Uncover the influential insights of Ray Peat on achieving optimal health and fitness through holistic approaches.
- Gain valuable strategies for optimizing your cellular health and overall well-being through advanced holistic approaches.
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Jennifer Schwartz:
Studio website
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Angela DalMolin
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jenn speaks with Dr. Julia Wray, a leading chiropractor known for her work with the Activator Method and her extensive knowledge in micronutrient testing and functional medicine. Dr. Wray discusses the diagnostic benefits of the activator method in chiropractic care, the precision of micronutrient testing over standard blood work, and actionable advice on dietary adjustments. Listen as Jenn and Dr. Wray talk about the importance of precise chiropractic care and how micronutrient testing can transform your health and wellness.
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Topics discussed:
- Activator Method Benefits: Dr. Ray explains the activator method, emphasizing its precision and gentleness compared to traditional chiropractic techniques.
- Micronutrient Testing Insight: Learn about the importance of micronutrient testing and how it differs from standard blood work.
- Functional Medicine Practices: Dr. Ray shares her approach to individualized patient care, combining chiropractic techniques with customized nutritional guidance based on detailed micronutrient tests.
- Holistic Health Philosophy: Emphasizes the role of nutrition, personalized care, and the body’s innate ability to heal in achieving optimal health.
Connect
Jennifer Schwartz:
Studio website
Personal Website
Resources
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NTEL Belt: Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase here!
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz speaks with April Myerson, Founder of Awarehouse, and Tanya Saunders, a wellness coach and nurse anesthetist. April discusses her vision for creating a community-focused environment that utilizes timeless healing modalities like cold plunges, saunas, and breathwork. Tanya shares her journey with breathwork, explaining its profound impact on mental health and holistic wellness. Listen this week as Jenn, April, and Tanya discuss how holistic wellness tools and community are crucial to regulating the nervous system and enhancing overall well-being.
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Topics discussed:
- Awarehouse: Awarehouse offers a blend of traditional and modern wellness tools, including cold plunges, saunas, and breathwork, all aimed at fostering mental, physical, and spiritual health.
- Breathwork Benefits: Breathwork can help control the autonomic nervous system, offering profound mental health benefits and enabling better stress responses.
- Creating an Inclusive Environment: April aims to create a space where wellness practices are accessible, fun, and integrated into everyday life. The goal is to make these wellness modalities enjoyable and approachable for everyone.
- Integration is Key: Tanya and April stress the importance of integrating these wellness practices into daily routines for long-term benefits. It’s not just about a single session but making these practices a regular part of life.
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Jennifer Schwartz:
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Resources
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin explore the world of homeopathy with guest Aaron Steiner of Rising Sun Homeopathy. Aaron shares his passion for the principles of homeopathy, emphasizing its approach to whole-person wellness versus traditional symptom-focused medicine. Jennifer, Angela, and Aaron discuss how homeopathy not only complements other health modalities but often enhances the efficacy of treatments like chiropractic care and physical therapy. By matching remedies to the unique experiences of individuals rather than to their diagnoses, Aaron highlights the ability of homeopathy to treat a vast range of conditions, from acute ailments to chronic issues like arthritis and joint pain.
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Topics discussed:
- Homeopathy considers the whole person – mental, emotional, and physical aspects – rather than focusing on specific symptoms or diseases.
- The body has an inherent technology and capability for self-healing, which homeopathy aims to stimulate and support.
- How to select a homeopathic remedy: considering a person's unique experience of their symptoms.
- Treating acute illnesses with homeopathy
- How to introduce homeopathic treatments into your lifestyle for efficient healing and well-being.
Connect
Jennifer Schwartz:
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Angela DalMolin:
https://www.instagram.com/rethinking_fitness/
Aaron Stiner:
https://risingsun-wellness.com
Instagram @ aaronstiner_homeopath
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NTEL Belt: Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase here!
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin take a deep dive into the intimate narrative of injury recovery, utilizing groundbreaking techniques, and fostering a healing environment through the power of bioelectricity. They share personal anecdotes and the philosophy behind Think Fit Be Fit's holistic approach to fitness. Jenn and Angela also discuss the concept of the body being electric and explore various daily practices that foster joint health, muscle optimization, and, ultimately, vitality. Listen this week as Jenn and Angela how harmonizing physical practices with emotional well-being can boost overall vitality.
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Topics discussed:
- Cartilage, bone, and ligament healing are possible through proper care and maintaining a high level of body voltage.
- Daily practices such as grounding, movement, and singing positively influence the body's electricity and overall health.
- Metaplasticity and the openness to change dramatically enhance the body's healing process.
- Maintaining a healthy emotional state can increase vitality and the ability to overcome attachment to suffering.
- Incorporation of bioelectric-focused therapies and equipment plays a pivotal role in accelerating recovery and nurturing vitality.
Connect
Jennifer Schwartz:
Studio website
Personal Website
Angela DalMolin:
https://www.instagram.com/rethinking_fitness/
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NeuX NX Pro
Senergy Wellness
Holy Hydrogen
Resources
Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition: Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet!
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NTEL Belt: Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin speak with Courtney Otten, an Integrative Health Practitioner and the creator of the Total Gut Reset, a 12-week course designed to guide individuals through the process of parasite cleansing with support and education. Courtney discusses the importance of parasite cleansing and the impact it can have on overall health and fitness. She talks about the connection between physical and energetic health, and how parasite cleanses can support deeper cellular health. Jenn, Angela, and Courtney take a look at the body's drainage pathways, particularly the lymphatic system, and the necessity of proper waste elimination for overall vitality.
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Topics discussed:
- Regular parasite cleansing is ESSENTIAL for health maintenance, to cleanse one to three times a year.
- A well-functioning drainage system, including regular bowel movements and an active lymphatic system, is key to effective detoxification.
- Parasites can encase themselves in biofilms, contributing to health issues that require targeted approaches to address.
- The energetic connection between gut health and emotional well-being
- CellCore protocols: an alternative to traditional parasite cleanses, supporting deeper cellular health without severe reactions.
Connect
Jennifer Schwartz:
Studio website
Personal Website
Angela DalMolin:
https://www.instagram.com/rethinking_fitness/
Courtney Otten:
Rooted In Health
Resources
Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition: Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet!
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NTEL Belt: Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase here!
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin invite Dr. Matt Dawson of Wild Health Diagnostics to discuss the intersection of health, fitness, and cutting-edge technology. Jenn, Angela, and Dr. Dawson discuss the future of medicine, the power of personalized health optimization, and the importance of motivation in achieving optimal results. Dr. Dawson shares his insights on the role of technology and the need for a holistic approach to healthcare. He also touches on the benefits of coaching and accountability in achieving long-term health goals
Topics discussed:
- Wild Health leverages an individual's DNA, lifestyle data, and AI analytics to personalize health optimization.
- Reconnecting people with ancient wellness wisdom while utilizing the latest in health technology.
- Motivation: a critical factor in achieving significant health outcomes through personalized health plans.
- Wild Health's upcoming AI app aims to further democratize health optimization by providing personalized advice based on comprehensive personal data.
Wild Health is offering our listeners a discount code for 20% off a subscription to their Precision Health services: https://www.wildhealth.com.
https://www.instagram.com/wildhealthmd/
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
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Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
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This week's episode Jennifer and Angela explore the three pillars that are at the core of the Impact Your Fitness Studio philosophy: cellular health, rehab fitness, and exercise.
They discuss the various technologies and techniques they offer, such as red light therapy, normatec compression, molecular hydrogen, and Dr. Tennant's Senergy protocols. They also introduce their new electrical stimulation (INS) rehab program and medical-grade fitness equipment. With a focus on empowerment and personalized approaches, this episode offers a glimpse into the innovative and effective methods used at the Impact Your Fitness studio.
Topics discussed:
- Think Fit Be Fit: optimizing joint health and increasing vitality through innovative technology and expertise.
- Fundamental pillars: cellular health, neuromuscular rehab, and medical-grade fitness equipment, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to wellness.
- Red light therapy, Normatec compression, and molecular hydrogen therapy are key tools in promoting cellular health and recovery for individuals.
- The New X Rehab Program revolutionizes how individuals approach injury recovery and rehab, providing rapid and tangible results.
- Kaiser fitness air pneumatic resistance equipment promises to deliver precise and controlled strength training programs.
If you're feeling frustrated with your progress in rehab and fitness, despite trying personal training, physical therapy, and various exercise programs, then you are not alone! Many individuals find themselves stuck in a cycle of confusion, disappointment, and limited results, unsure of how to achieve the precise rehab and fitness outcomes they desire.
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- Explore the services and offerings at Impact Your Fitness studio by visiting their [Instagram page] .
- Episodes about Cellular Health: Restoring Voltage and Polarity Molecular Hydrogen Circadian Biology
- Episodes about Rehab program: Interview with founder Greg Roskoph Interactive Neuromuscular Stimulation
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
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Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin talk to Karla Bass, a seasoned medical intuitive with 21 years under her belt, currently holding the position of one of Senergy's vice president. Jen, Angela, and Karla delve into the intriguing intersection of technology, the body's natural healing abilities, and the potential impacts of energy healing on cellular function and overall well-being. They explore the transformative effects of the biomodulator and biotransducer and how these devices harness microcurrent and scalar energy to promote healing. Karla discusses the body's energetic landscape, starting with the importance of autonomic nervous system resetting and the power of grounding.
Topics discussed:
- Understanding the body as an energetic system and recognizing the significant role that emotions and stress levels can have on one's fitness and healing journey.
- The usage of the biomodulator and biotransducer in Synergy's method facilitates deep therapeutic intervention by harnessing microcurrent and scalar energies to impact the body positively.
- Resetting the autonomic nervous system is crucial for transitioning from a fight or flight response to a restorative state that is conducive for healing.
- The critical role of voltage in the body's health and how Synergy's equipment is engineered to support and improve cellular health.
- Exploring five key areas where bodily voltage can be compromised, including dental issues, emotional states, endocrine health, toxins in the environment, and energetic disruptions such as scars and tattoos.
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order.
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin talk to Dr. Anthony Balduzzi, a naturopathic physician, about the connection between the body's electrical nature and overall health. He shares his journey of healing and how it led him to become a naturopathic physician and fitness leader. Dr. Balduzzi discusses the need to integrate health into all aspects of life and find motivation in our core values. He also explores the relationship between emotional trauma and autoimmune conditions, highlighting the need for holistic healing approaches. Dr. Balduzzi also discusses the role of technology in health and recommends incorporating grounding and mineral supplementation into daily routines.
Topics discussed:
- Integrating health into all aspects of life is essential for overall well-being.
- Emotional trauma can contribute to autoimmune conditions and should be addressed in the healing process.
- Understanding one's core values can provide motivation for making positive changes in health.
- Communicating the connection between emotional states and cellular function can help rational-minded individuals understand the importance of holistic healing.
- Grounding and mineral supplementation can support the body's electrical nature and promote optimal health.
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order.
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
Sleep Fitness and SOMO Sleep
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin talk to Paul Juris, Co-founder of SOMO Sleep. They discuss the importance of sleep in overall health and fitness, as well as the role of technology in improving sleep quality. Paul shares insights from his research on sleep deprivation and its impact on obesity and athletic performance. He also explains the concept of "sleep fitness" and how it relates to overall wellness. The conversation highlights the need for technology to provide actionable data and avoid overwhelming users with unnecessary information. Paul emphasizes the importance of focusing on better, not more, when it comes to health and fitness.
Topics discussed:
- Sleep deprivation is linked to increased caffeine and sugar consumption, which can contribute to obesity.
- Deep sleep is crucial for cognitive function, physical recovery, and overall health.
- Technology should provide actionable data that helps users make meaningful changes in their sleep habits and overall wellness.
- The focus should be on better, not more, when it comes to health and fitness.
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order.
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast Jenn Schwartz and Angela Damolin speak with Robert Jacobs, a world-renowned strength coach and the founder of Outlaw Strength. Rob discusses the importance of circadian rhythm and its impact on overall health and fitness. He explains how non-native electromagnetic radiation can disrupt circadian rhythms and mitochondrial function. Rob also debunks the myth of training according to the menstrual cycle and emphasizes the importance of listening to your body and adjusting your training accordingly. Additionally, he provides insights into the potential risks and benefits of taking supplements like NSAIDs and vitamin D.
Topics discussed:
- Importance of circadian biology and its impact on performance
- How swelling of mitochondria leads to fluid displacement and changes in signaling
- Non-native EMF
- Hormone cycles and training
- Difference between feeling better and being better
- Making appropriate associations between symptoms and causes
- The role of the 25D molecule in the body
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order.
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast Jenn Schwartz and Angela DalMolin talk with Emily Bruckner, a certified health coach and host of the Hot Healed Girl Podcast. Emily explains how hormones can be affected by various factors, including stress, nutrition, and emotional well-being. She emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to hormone balance and introduces the concept of mind-body-spirit release (MBSR), a technique that combines muscle testing and energy clearing to release trapped emotions and promote healing. Jenn, Angela, and Emily discuss the menstrual cycle and the importance of cycle syncing, where women align their lifestyle choices with their hormonal phases to optimize their health and well-being.
Topics discussed:
- The complexity of the body and the importance of hormones
- What is MBSR?
- Liver support for hormone processing and elimination
- The reductionist mindset and its impact on hormone balance
- What is the luteal phase?
- Castor oil packs and Tudka as affordable liver support options
- Where to find Emily Joy Wellness
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order!
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
WRITE A REVIEW and WIN: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. Screenshot and send it to hello@thinkfitbefitpodcast.com.
Discover the shocking truth behind the unreliable and overused world of MRI technology as Jennifer Schwartz and Angela DalMolin challenge conventional wisdom, delve into the pitfalls of scans, and empower listeners to trust their bodies and make informed decisions about their health. They also share trivia and interesting facts about MRIs, including how they work and their magnetic strength. The hosts emphasize the need for informed consent and caution against overuse and misinterpretation of MRI results. They provide insights from studies that question the accuracy and effectiveness of MRIs in diagnosing and treating certain conditions, such as hip pain and degenerative disc disease.
Topics discussed:
- The importance of trust in the body and healing methods
- How MRI’s work
- Consider the importance of establishing trust and confidence in your own body.
- Connections between pain perception and the brain
- Pitfalls and limitations of MRI interpretations
- Why Lumbar Fusion Surgery for chronic low back pain is not the best for functional outcomes
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Hydrogen is used by health professionals as a powerful antioxidant and the #1 tool to fight inflammation. Studies show therapeutic potential in cancer, diabetes, digestive and heart issues, and essentially every organ and system in the body. Because hydrogen is the smallest molecule in existence, it can pass through the cell membrane and even the blood brain barrier to clear out inflammation and free radical damage where other antioxidants just can’t get to.
Visit HolyHydrogen.com to dive deeper into the research and order the best hydrogen generator on the planet - the Lourdes Hydrofix Premium Edition.
Use code THINKFIT100 for $100 off your order.
Your best training is only a breath away! Our affiliate NeuroPeak Pro just released their one-of-a-kind training device for breath training, stress reduction, and peak performance. Learn more and purchase the NTEL Belt here!
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This week on the Think Fit Be Fit podcast Jenn Schwartz and Angela DalMolin speak with Greg the Hydrogen Man. Greg discusses the benefits of molecular hydrogen in improving health and wellness. He emphasizes the importance of choosing high-quality hydrogen products and shares stories of individuals who have experienced positive results from using molecular hydrogen. Greg also explains that molecular hydrogen acts as a selective antioxidant, neutralizing oxidative stress and improving blood circulation. He also highlights the potential of hydrogen in agriculture and its ability to enhance nutrient absorption.
Topics discussed:
- The Importance of choosing technology for health carefully
- Purity in hydrogen technology
- Spiritual connotation and properties of molecular hydrogen
- Hydrogen's positive impact on the liver and metabolism
- How hydrogen therapy can be a cost-effective long-term investment in health
- Japanese researchers have discovered a non-invasive way to diagnose cancer
- Molecular hydrogen reducing hunger and improving eating habits
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We’re back for Season 6 of the Think Fit Be Fit podcast! This week, Jennifer Schwartz and Angela Damolin discuss the importance of being critical when engaging with health, wellness, and fitness technology. They emphasize the need to question the reliance on imaging technology, such as MRIs, to diagnose pain and injury and stress the importance of engaging with technology with intention and curiosity. They discuss the significance of the mind-body connection and the role of faith and hope in healing. Jenn and Angela also share some of the exciting topics they will be highlighting this season.
Topics discussed:
- The importance of critical thinking when engaging with technology
- Lack of correlation between pain and tissue injury
- The $1.5 trillion wellness market and investing wisely
- The role of technology in farming and food production
- Shifting focus from logic-based decision making to holistic healing approaches
- What to expect this season: circadian rhythms, red light therapy and much more
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In season 6 of the Think Fit Be Fit Podcast, hosts Jen and Angela explore the intersection of technology and health. With their expertise in exercise, pain-free movement, athletic training, and technology, they aim to empower listeners to enhance their health through body intelligence. This season features phenomenal guests and conversations that delve into the least spoken about aspects of fitness: intelligence and science. Join them on their website, podcast players, YouTube, and social media platforms to invest in your exercise, healing, and wellness.
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn continues the discussion on what influences exercise culture and how we are investing our time and money in exercise as consumers. Jenn talks with Chris Rodousakis, Exercise Physiologist and Founder of ALIGN, a lab, education center, and training facility creating a space to optimize human movement and performance through fascial repatterning and education. Jenn and Chris discuss how we can encourage people to be happy where they are, and improve greater capacity from a movement standpoint by focusing on the body’s tissue quality and treating tissue as an emotional fabric.
Resources:
Esoteric Acupuncture with Dr. Enensaauas Rastrygina
MindBody Survey report
Topics discussed:
- How do we define body positivity?
- Superficial fascia and fat tissue
- Tissue quality and seeing tissue as an emotional fabric
- Making conversations about the body and emotional connectivity more common
- Bio-hacking and weight loss longevity and trends for 2023
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn speaks with Marci Scott, CEO & Founder at Phoenix Tribe Fitness. Marci shares her personal fitness journey toward becoming a health and wellness coach and talks about the shifting trends in body positivity today. She discusses the importance of focusing on full-body muscle development versus choosing specific trending body parts to focus on and shares how she practices self-care in her life daily.
Topics discussed:
- Marci’s wellness journey
- Body positivity, workout trends, and the exercise industry
- Why women have a fear of bulking when weightlifting
- Eating well to live longer
- What self-care is to Marci
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, guest host Gregory Gordon speaks with Kehinde Anjorin, a certified functional strength coach, personal trainer and founder of PowerInMovement and an online streaming fitness service called The Power Method. Kehinde shares her passion for fitness and helping people harness the power within to create their best selves. She also discusses how she creates healthy, attainable goals with clients, why interpersonal skills are invaluable as a trainer and why keeping physical activity fun is important.
Topics discussed:
- Creating realistic goals vs. only pursuing fat loss in training
- Fitness, aging and pain management
- Body positivity and the obesity epidemic
- Lifestyle and cultural view on aging
- Tapping into the clients mindset and finding what makes them tick
- How integrating habits that work for you can become a lifestyle
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Podcast: Fitness For Consumption
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn begins a special series on finding fresh fitness perspectives on what is actually going on in the fitness industry. She speaks with Beth Baker, Certified Running Coach, Personal Trainer and Chief Running Officer of Running Evolution. Having personally coached almost 2,500 non-runners to run distances from 5Ks to marathons, Beth talks about aging and running, how giving yourself space to learn as you train allows you to extend grace toward yourself, and why movement can be the ultimate goal in your wellness journey.
Topics discussed:
- Beth’s background of training, group running and passion for community
- Why the media and the patriarchy create a mindset that only young people are runners
- Stories of runners in their 50’s and 60’s running 5ks, half marathons and marathons
- Body positivity and reshaping wellness objectives
- Non-typical body types in running
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, we revisit episodes from Season 5 that focused on embracing the big picture of changing our self-care mentality. Jenn has conversations with industry professionals about the physical education system, the connection between mental health and digestive health, acupuncture, quality sleep and how to get it, microdosing, and holistic dentistry. You will hear highlights from discussions that explore what holistic recovery looks like, how to navigate transitions in life better, and the restorative properties of sleep.
Topics discussed:
- Physical Ed and resources for young athletes that provide long-term pathways for healthy habits
- The connection between mental health and digestive health
- Finding love and nourishment outside of food
- Microdosing: Mushrooms and the default mode network
- The connections between neuromuscular performance, the mouth, and thyroid function
- Lifestyle Medicine as part of a coaching program to help you navigate difficult life transitions
- Chinese Medicine and how food is the foundation of nutrition and wellness
- The restorative properties of sleep
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Gregory Gordon of Exercise Intelligence and Fitness For Consumption
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn continues the discussion on self-care with Dr. Linda Walker Phd and Nick Bolhuis from the NeuroPeak team. They talk about the importance of sleep and its foundational role in our health and wellness. They discuss the ‘sleep hygiene hype’ that is common today and unpack how we can get better sleep and experience the physiological benefits of it. They also share why sleep cycles are crucial to our emotional and physical health and unpack the restorative properties in each stage of a REM cycle.
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Topics discussed:
- Current conversations around sleep
- Balancing bad sleep and lifestyle
- Late night games and getting good sleep
- Sleep stages and emotional health
- Precision breathing
- REM sleep and mortality rate
- How sleep promotes tissue growth and repair for bodybuilding
- HRV science and sleep data
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In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness, Meredith and Jennifer discuss the common pursuit of toning and its long stay in fitness industry marketing. They talk about anti-muscle attitudes and misconceptions pertaining to how we build muscle strength. They share
the importance of clarifying what muscle tone looks like to individuals and the danger of body shape trends. They also discuss their perspectives on how women’s fitness is shifting as culture shifts.
Marky Mark’s Home Fitness Video
The Hug Hormone
Topics discussed:
- Is toning what people are actually looking for?
- What is muscle tone?
- A surprising muscle friendly hormone
- Body trends and sculpting
- Shifts in women's fitness
- 90’s fitness icon: Marky Mark
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn continues to talk about how we can find enjoyment in self-care and discusses Esoteric Acupuncture with Dr. Enensaauas Rastrygina. Dr. Enensaauas shares her wellness journey, and her desire to build community and help people pay attention to their bodies. They talk about the seasonal nature of Chinese Medicine and how food is the foundation of nutrition and wellness.
They also discuss how to travel healthily and the creativity you can access when cooking seasonally for your family.
Topics discussed:
- Dr. Enensaauas' personal wellness journey
- Acupuncture and clearing emotions from the body
- Seasons changing and eating in season
- Utilizing breathwork within in physical training
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Jen Uschold, a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and Physical Therapist. Jen shares her own experience with divorce and how she was able to shift her mindset amid an incredibly challenging season of life. She talks about the creation of RISE, a program that utilizes Lifestyle Medicine as part of a coaching program to help you navigate difficult life transitions.
Jenn and Jen also discuss the importance of integrating wellness coaching into self-care so that people can find their place of power and groundedness.
Topics discussed:
- Jen’s background
- Pain science and life transitions
- The power of repetition
- Self-care in the fitness industry
- Finding the tools that work for you
- Sitting in pain and finding your way out of it
- Gratitude jars
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Dr. Sheri Salartash, a full spectrum dentist and owner of Dynamic Dental Wellness. Dr. Sheri discusses how taking a naturopathic approach to dentistry can help reveal many layers of a person’s overall health and identify the cause of pain in the body. She shares multiple patient CT scans and discusses her unique approach to each issue.
Dr. Sheri and Jenn also talk about the connections between neuromuscular performance, the mouth, and thyroid function.
Topics discussed:
- Sheri’s background
- Airway and tongue assessments
- How bones change
- Neuromuscular performance and the mouth
- Head, jaw, spine connection
- Food, vitamins, and dental health
- Harmful materials and thyroid function
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Lee Zuniss, a Professional Coach that helps people achieve the changes they want to see and create more peace in their lives. Lee shares how microdosing works in the brain and body and shares how he integrated it into his coaching. Lee discusses the potential risks of microdosing and the importance of seeking out a protocol on how to microdose in a way that is beneficial to you.
Lee also talks about the growth and freedom he has witnessed in his clients that microdose and the peace they are experiencing in their lives.
Topics discussed:
- The difference between a coach and other types of health professionals
- The value of championing and celebrating each other
- Microdosing and coaching
- Macrodosing vs. Microdosing
- Mushrooms and the default mode network
- The benefits of mushrooms
- Turning down the volume of the inner critic with meditation and microdosing
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In this episode of Peach Pit Fitness, Jenn and Meredith break down the current conversation comparing multi-joint and single-joint exercises. They discuss muscle memory and the variety of complex definitions behind the term. They talk about assumptions that are coming from social media and the importance of understanding the purpose of individual exercises for your body.
Jenn and Meredith also have a conversation about the evolution of fitness and the cultural awareness of body types and body shapes from the 90’s up until today.
Topics discussed:
- Multi-joint vs. Single joint exercise
- Movement patterns
- Physical changes you can see vs. what is actually happening in the body
- Muscle memory
- Analyzing the purpose of an exercise for you
- How the perception of bodies and fitness has changed over time
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Single Joint vs. Compound (Multi) Joint Exercise (Which Works Better to Build Muscle?)
Functional Exercise
Developing Greater Movement
Mobility
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Christine Coen, Mental Health Dietitian, Binge Eating Coach, and Founder of The Warrior Team Workouts. After experiencing severe burnout in her life Christine began a journey toward recovery that allowed her to learn how to teach her body how to feel safe day-to-day. Christine and Jenn talk about the importance of looking internally to understand why and when our bodies are disregulated.
Christine also shares how she is helping others experience restoration and peace in their body and mind, through nutrition, coaching and counseling and her desire to use social media as a place to empower others.
Topics discussed:
- Mental health and physical dysregulation
- Finding love and nourishment outside of food
- Inner work vs. outer work
- Recovery isn’t just about cortisol reduction
- HPA axis
- Breathwork
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In this episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Dr. Ali Navidi. Dr. Ali Navidi is a licensed clinical psychologist who uses Clinical Hypnosis and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help patients with gastrointestinal (GI) disorders, chronic pain and other complex medical conditions. Dr. Navidi and Jenn discuss the connection between mental health and digestive health and how getting the brain and gut to communicate better can lead to health improvements. Dr. Navidi talks about his work in treating IBS and chronic pain with a combination of CBT and Clinical Hypnosis.
Jenn also shares her personal experiences with grief and how she has navigated it with exercise, therapy and clinical hypnosis. Dr. Navidi shares how clinical hypnosis can turn talk therapy into an experience for patients, that furthers their healing journey.
A Guide to Understanding the Brain-Gut Connection
Topics discussed:
- Dr. Navidi’s work in GI Psychology
- The connection between mental health and digestive health
- Mental health support and athletic endeavors
- IBS treatment
- Jenn’s personal health questions about GI health and hypnosis
- Clinical hypnosis and sport performance
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In the season premiere episode of Think Fit Be Fit, Jenn talks with Callen McGibbon, strength coach and Co-Founder of REPerformance, a program that helps teachers build cohesive Phys Ed departments in schools. Callen founded REPerformance in 2019 out of a need for change in the current Physical Education system and resources for young athletes that provide long-term pathways for healthy habits. Callen talks about the impact of physical activity on an individual’s state-of-mind.
Callen McGibbon, also discusses the important act of enabling parents to teach physical literacy to their children and how the future of a person’s physical health begins with engagement at a young age.
Topics discussed:
- Callen’s professional journey
- Education based approaches to fitness
- REPerformance
- The relationship between fitness and mood
- Teaching physical literacy as a parent
- Quantifying the impacts of physical activity
- How to support REPerformance
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In our first episode of season 2, join us for an in-depth conversation about women-specific training research and resistance training. The Peach Pit team talks with Brad Schoenfeld, a professor of exercise science at Lehman College in New York. Brad serves as the graduate director of the Human Performance and Fitness program. They discuss various studies, training methods, and common myths surrounding women and resistance training. Brad also shares his takeaways from a 2021 study on partial ROM knee extensions with solely female subjects.
Jenn and Meredith share how they train themselves and clients to use different ranges of motion and the benefits of exploring these methods. They also share their observations on the effects of single versus joint exercise on muscle hypertrophy.
Topics discussed:
- Hypertrophy
- “The Bulk Myth”: resistance training
- Women-specific training research
- Training around menstrual cycles
- Partial ROM vs. Full ROM
- Single vs. multi-joint exercise
- Promoting partial ROM for safety
- Defining stretching and eccentric, in hypertrophy literature
- Jenn and Meredith’s 90’s Fix
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The idea that we are synched is fascinating and HRV research is telling this story….
In episode 7, join us for a unique conversation on heart rate variability. HRV has substantial health implications regarding the ability to adapt to stressors and has been shown to be altered in many cardiovascular and neurological disorders. We will take you deeper into the trend, share how you can get an inside look into your training with HRV, and give you something tangible to utilize for yourself.
Bethany Rocha, Peak Performance Coach at Neuropeak Pro, talks about the NTEL belt and what she has learned in both belt and precision breath training. Rocha shares how our performance can suffer when the internal state of our bodies, our brains and our nervous systems are stuck in patterns of imbalance.
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Topics discussed:
- HRV and its significance
- Common fitness and workout obstacles
- Origins of HRV
- NTEL BELT experience
- Training vs. tracking
- What Bethany has learned with belt/precision breath training
- Belt/Precision Training: “Am I doing it right?”
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The fitness industry has tried to wrongly convince you that checking off a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge… Since you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness. The trainer toolbox interview for this season of TFBF is with George Grose, an Exercise Professional that works with clients and a published author on eccentric exercise fatigue and sensory input.
Topics discussed:
- Grose’s fitness journey
- Continuum training
- Thought process and decision making as a trainer
- Improving the sensation of upper body exercises
- Spindles and GTO
- Navigating client relationships and the investment of your time
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This episode of TFBF features a pioneer in manual therapy Greg Roskopf. As the author of the Roskopf Principle and The Jumpstart into MAT book and the founder of Muscle Activation Techniques, he not only developed the MAT program but also created a curriculum for this technique that has been taught to students all across the globe.
Greg has devoted his career to the study of the “cause and effect” of the muscular system and how it relates to pain. Greg has worked as a consultant for various professional sports teams including the Denver Broncos, Utah Jazz, and Denver Nuggets.
Beyond this, Greg works with clients at all physical capability levels who are looking to address challenges they experience due to injury, stress, or trauma to their muscular system. Greg started his career in California as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Fresno State University from 1985-1988. Greg left his full-time role as a strength coach in 1988 to develop a business in personal training and sports performance, yet continued to work with Fresno State’s medical staff, as a consultant, until he was hired to work full time with the Denver Broncos in 1997. Greg currently lives in Denver, Colorado with his family
Check out The Jumpstart Book and MAT to learn more about this technique.
Topics discussed:
- Bryson Dechambeau strength before turning pro
- Working with professional athletes
- How MAT evolved over time
- Biofeedback and Greg’s head injury from a car crash
- Systemic inflammation
- The Jumpstart into MAT book
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We're at the end of another season of Fitness for Consumption and we're excited to round up the valuable information shared by our hosts, GG and PJ, and their esteemed guests.
The team at Fitness For Consumption works hard to help us develop an understanding of essential fitness concepts and highly complex issues.
Their content cracks the structure of many fitness gurus that trap their audience into a dogmatic belief. At Think Fit. Be Fit. our take is to have discussions on HOW to think and go through the material ourselves to formulate our own opinions about the many varieties of fitness.
This episode is featuring Michelle Amore, MS CLC to support the ongoing conversation on what constitutes the hardest skill in sport.
The Fitness For Consumption full catalog can be found here!
Connect with Michelle: Instagram Owner of Precision Human Performance in Chicago and BioAcademics
Topics discussed:
- Rowing: maximizing propulsive force
- “Flick of the Wrist”
- Mastering skill and achieving functional training
- Psychological readiness and coping mechanisms
- Stages of Learning
- Breaking apart movements to retain skills
- Visual Podcast: Center of Attention
- Being your own advocate in an exercise session
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In this week's episode of The Peach Pit, Meredith and Jennifer talk about Turkish Get Ups and unpack many of the assumptions surrounding them. They discuss the current kettlebell training industry, the origins of the Turkish Get Up, and the limitations of using one exercise movement to achieve your strength and fitness goals.
Nicki Naab-Levy shares why she teaches Turkish Get Ups, the benefits of utilizing them in warm-ups, and why they are great for specific clients.
Topics discussed:
- Origins of the Turkish Get Up
- What are the benefits of a TGU?
- Art & TGU
- Why Nicki Naab Levy teaches the TGU
- Eccentric loading
- Advertising the TGU
- Jennifer’s personal experience with TGUs as a MAT specialist
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The trouble with movement screens and the skill-based solution of the Athletic Movement Assessment If you exercise, you’ve probably done some type of assessment, whether it’s blood pressure, a functional movement screen, or a bootcamp instructor screaming in your ear while you attempt to hang on to a treadmill going 12 mph at a 10% incline.
What made that screen meaningful? How was that information used to help you achieve your goals? Did it predict injuries? Did it predict skill? Did it result in practical and effective solutions? Do screens employ a one-size-fits-all approach, or do they give practitioners and individuals specialized tools to solve specific problems? Do they reveal issues that don’t actually exist? More importantly, if we assess only ONCE, and not repeatedly, does that assessment have any meaningful impact on our long-term prospects?
In this episode, entitled One And Done, we join Dr. Patrick Welsh, Co-Founder and Director of Athletic Movement Assessment, in a discussion on the background and limitations of clinical and gym-based movement screens. Dr. Welsh presents a new, skill-based, iterative approach, designed to empower practitioners and clients with tools that truly uncover the roots of function, leading to more intuitive and productive solutions.
For more information about Athletic Movement Assessment, visit their website at www.athleticmovementassessment.com
In this episode we discuss:
- Background and limitations of past and present assessment models
- Informative vs predictive assessments
- The roles of the practitioner and client in regards to recovery and performance
- Guidelines for decision making vs binary conclusions after assessments
- The need for re-assessment
Glossary:
Assessment - The estimation or evaluation of the nature, quality or ability of someone or something
Dynamic Knee Valgus - A measurement of frontal plane motion of the knee where the femur and shank move medially causing lateral compression and medial distraction
Palliative Maneuvers - An intervention designed with the intent to improve movement quality
Sensori-Motor Model - A paradigm of information input, decision-making, and motor output, that characterizes how and why movements emerge in response to task constraints
You might also like:
Season 1, Episode 1 - Why We Move
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/why-we-move/
Season 2, Episode 6 - The Goldilocks Zone
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-goldilocks-zone/
Season 3, Episode 3 - Go With The Flow
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/in-the-flow/
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Kaleen Canevari is the Founder & CEO of Flexia, a personalized Pilates experience and smart reformer. Nikki Naab Levy has experience in Fitness Marketing and is a Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people learn how to move better. Nikki and Kaleen talk about how Flexia is making Pilates more accessible and the importance of integrating strength training with Pilates. Kaleen, Nikki and Jennifer discuss how we can highlight diverse instructors, diverse bodies and create better representation and accessibility in the fitness industry.
Topics discussed:
- Pilates- What makes it confusing?
- How Spring tension works differently than a barbell or dumbbell
- What can we measure in Pilates?
- Accessible Pilates
- Date driven Pilates
- Various types of feedback
- Kaleen’s background in mechanical engineering
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Melanie Webb is an author, wildlife biologist, performance coach, and the founder and creator of WebbWell, a fitness and wellness app focused on bringing the beauty of nature into virtual workouts. Webb is pioneering a customized approach to health with adventure fitness and performance coaching, amid mother nature.
Jennifer invited Melanie to talk about the creation of her fitness app, WebbWell, and her passion for using technology to create an even playing field for all when it comes to health and wellness.
Topics discussed:
- How and why Melanie launched her fitness app
- The healing process: nature and high performance
- Fitness apps becoming serene spaces
- The mental component of training
- Using the virtual space as a tool for wellness
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Ben Dragavon has over a decade of experience training with a variety of clients from professional athletes to everyday people. In this episode, Ben unpacks what it means for him to talk about mental and physical health, as well as the importance of being vulnerable. This episode also talks about how data collection is important, but it's only a part of the larger picture. "There is always another layer that can you use, to get further and deeper, into knowing the information."
Topics discussed:
- The importance of mental wellness and physical wellness.
- Does fitness need to be trauma-informed going forward?
- Using technology and collecting like data points, in order to think critically.
- Our entire being as a system of systems
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If you’ve been attuned to conventional fitness wisdom, at some point you’ve been advised to avoid certain exercises, like leg extensions, at all costs. Why? Because of the noxious shear stress that may damage your knees. Do you too have the Fear of Shear?
Shear is a type of force that arises when adjacent structures move in opposing directions, and frankly, it occurs in most joint motion. So, if that’s the case, why does its presence ring so many alarm bells in the heads and hearts of physical therapists, trainers, doctors and fitness enthusiasts?
Well, it might have something to do with a paper published in the early 1990’s by members of the esteemed Mayo Clinic that found significantly higher levels of shear at the ACL in an open chain vs closed chain condition. Their unambiguous conclusion? Avoid open chain exercises, like leg extensions, if you are rehabbing an injured or newly reconstructed ACL. Of course, that translates into “avoid leg extensions at all costs, period.”
So, is this settled wisdom? Or…what can we learn when we put on our mental magnifying glasses and sift through The Fine Print?
In this episode we discuss:
- The terminal knee extension “paradox”
- Did the conditions set up by investigators favor a certain outcome?
- Did the subjects’ amount of practice time affect the outcomes?
- How significant, in terms of possible tissue failure, was the stress placed on the ACL in the open chain?
- What are the real life conditions that lead to ACL injuries? Do they happen in open or closed chain conditions?
Join us in The Fear of Shear, our third installment of our The Fine Print series, where we take a second look at research publications and expose some details easily missed at a first glance. Should you avoid open chain exercises? Well, you’ll have to listen for yourself and make an informed choice, but if you're avoiding knee extensions because you’ve got the Fear of Shear, perhaps, fear not.
Glossary:
Closed Chain Exercise* - An exercise in which the terminal end of the segment is fixed and restrained.
Open Chain Exercise* - An exercise in which the terminal end of the segment is free to move.
Season 3, Episode 8 episode page: www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-fine-print-fear-of-shear
Other Fine Print episodes
Fine Print: Feb 2021
Fine Print: Standing cable press
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Season 3, Episode 7: Center of Attention
The Center of Mass and Movement Efficiency
Don't miss this VISUAL podcast: Watch the YouTube
Raise your hand if you’ve heard this before; the center of mass of a body, and its current relationship to a line of force, will have a significant impact on how efficiently that body moves. If you’ve heard it, it very well may have been from us, about two episodes ago in The Forest Through The Trees (Season 3, Episode 5). It’s not that we’ve run out of ideas already, it’s that we feel this information is so important to helping you make quality movement decisions, whether in sport or exercise, that we wanted to double down, elucidate further and provide some clear imagery so you can visualize what we’re explaining.
Things like plates on a bench press or the speed on a treadmill are things we can see and make sense of with our naked eye. As with joint torques, the center of mass (COM), center of gravity (COG) and ground reaction forces (GRF) are not visually detectable without sophisticated instrumentation. While these concepts may initially appear a bit abstract, they are absolutely critical to understanding what is happening when we move.
We know this is tricky stuff, and NOT something you might come across easily on a social media scroll. But we also know that with a little time, and some better teaching tools, you can understand this fluently. That’s why we’ve done a first of its kind (for us) visual episode going through all of it in detail. We illustrate lines of force, and examine them through computer generated models, explaining clearly how subtle differences of position can have a significant impact on how efficiently, or inefficiently a given exercise will be performed. We pride ourselves on not being “click-baitey” here at F4C, but, simply put; If you lunge, you MUST WATCH THIS VIDEO!
In this episode we discuss:
- A recap on how posture(s) affect performance
- How we can set up a lunge so that more of the load is on the forward leg
- How the traditional lunge position can limit activity from your plantar flexors
- Why a standing cable press demands significantly lighter loads and how we modify our posture to enhance loading
Glossary:
Base of Support (BOS) - The area scribed by every point of contact between a body and its supporting surface.
Center of Gravity (COG) - The vertical projection of the center of mass through the Base of Support (BOS).
Center of Mass (COM) - A point within an object or body at which all the constituent segments of that mass sum to zero; the point at which the object or body is balanced; the point at which a force may be applied to cause a linear acceleration without any rotational acceleration.
References:
Hofmann, C.L., Holyoak, D.T. and Juris, P.M. (2017). Trunk and shank position influences patellofemoral joint stress in the lead and trail limbs during the forward lunge exercise. Journal of Orthopedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 47(1): 31-40.
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- Season 3, Episode 5 - The Forest Through The Trees
- Season 3, Episode 4 - Cue Talent
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Dr. Lauren Fisher prepped for eight months to hike the Grand Canyon from rim to rim. The transformative and spiritual journey made her fall in love with movement again.
Jennifer invited Lauren to talk about this journey and how she learned that having a goal gives her structure and helps her discover her why. Lauren also talks about the importance of being psychology informed and how it plays out in your exercise.
Topics discussed:
- How Lauren trained to conquer the Grand Canyon
- How that experience showed her that having a set goal gives her structure
- The importance to be psychology informed
- Why the joy of movement is the ultimate goal
- What it means to be trauma informed and where to start to take that next step into health
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The maintenance of your muscle system is paramount. Sleep, energy, movement and quality of movement can be improved by working with muscle.
Jennifer invited her friend Lauren Eirk to discuss what strength and muscle has to do with her philosophy, her program called Fitness Integrated Science and how she teaches yoga teachers to work with muscle and improve muscle to be more functional on a holistic viewpoint.
Lauren also talks about the importance of being a part of accessible wellness care.
Topics discussed:
- Lauren’s yoga background and methodology
- The importance of maintaining muscle
- Why your form matters
- Lauren’s app, Fitness Integrated Science TV
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Today, Jennifer and Meredith discuss The Smith Machine, shedding light on this versatile piece of equipment. Topics discussed:
- The history of the machine and why it was invented
- Who this could be beneficial for and when and what circumstances could it be beneficial for them
- How it’s been modify and how we can modify it for our benefit
- The main structural points and maintenance of The Smith Machine
- The place where the Smith machine shines
- Jennifer’s and Meredith’s favorite exercise to do on the Smith Machine
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Trauma infused work is a promising new holistic approach that is popping up in yoga, therapy and wellness. This conversation isn’t fully about the trauma-informed trend, it’s a delightful mix on being open to different tools for holistic living and an upcoming community event at Jennifer’s studio in Virginia.
Jennifer invited her friend and colleague Christina Kauffmann to discuss yoga informed trauma, the Sacred Spaces book, CBD, and building community through movement.
You’ll even hear Christina discuss her most painful tattoos and her experience with Jennifer’s unique training services.
Topics of discussion:
- Christina’s yoga approach
- Trauma informed yoga explained
- Pain and awareness
- Mindfulness vs Interoception
- CBD products and popularity
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Jennifer Schwartz
Christina Kaufman
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Giveaway: enter on Instagram or by reviewing on iTunes
Open house enrollment 2/5/22: https://impactyourfitness.typeform.com/openhouse
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This conversation is about where healthy habits originate and it’s deep. It goes beyond the biological stuff that is weight loss, food management and health psychology.
With the development of neuroscience, psychology and how our gut chemicals and health play into how we construct our reality, Holly and Jennifer have a very good question for all of us to ask- how does the mind impact our fitness?
This conversation is deep, philosophical and can be of help to anyone struggling with consistency or habit building.
You’ll even hear Holly discuss the complexity of nutrition.
Topics discussed:
- How Holly’s career has evolved from celebrity training to nutrition
- Following strategy in a sustainable way
- The complexity of nutrition
- Exploring the undertones and motivations of losing weight
- How the brain, gut and feelings impact our healthy choices
Meet our guest, Holly Perkins:
Holly Perkins is a women’s strength expert, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and the author of Lift to Get Lean (Rodale). She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and Nutrition from The Pennsylvania State University.
With 30 years of experience in the field, Shape magazine named Holly a “Top Trainers to Follow”.
Holly helps women create the body they need to keep up with the life they love through her proven system of strength training and intentional nutrition. Her advice is frequently featured in Women’s Health, Shape, SELF, Prevention, BuzzFeed, and LIVESTRONG.com.
https://www.hollyperkins.com/
episode page: https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/holly-perkins-on-how-the-mind-impacts-healthy-habits/
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Season 3, Episode 7: The Whole Truth
Practice makes perfect, right? Well that depends on the nature of the skill and the type of practice. So when it comes to acquiring a motor skill, it’s possible you haven’t heard the whole truth. Conventional wisdom usually doesn’t distinguish between types of practice, other than more is better. In the Motor Learning world there are many different ways we define & design practice routines based on the desired outcome.
Broadly, practice can be conducted as a whole or in parts. Should we deconstruct the movement and practice one phase at a time? Or, perform the entire complex skill as one continuous movement?
Join PJ and GG as they dive into this topic and cover the research, the different layers of whole vs part practice, including concepts such as sequencing, sub-routines, discrete movements and more. Then, they’ll extrapolate the findings to practical applications and discuss their perspectives on how we can use this extraordinary information to help yourself or your clients in the gym.
In this episode we discuss:
- The difference between whole and part practice
- The difference between part practice and sequential practice
- Types of skills more suited to part practice
- Rote learning vs voluntary motor skill performance
- Subroutines
- Why we forget certain skills very rapidly
- Glossary:
Complexity: The number of parts and the amount of information processing demands that characterize a skill
Discrete motor skill: A skill with clearly defined movement beginning and end points, usually requiring a simple movement
Part practice: A practice condition in which a skill is broken down into several parts and each part is practiced independently
Subroutine: A strategy used for deconstructing movement down into constituent parts for the purpose of analyzing performance of each part
Whole practice: A practice condition in which a skill is practiced as one whole movement
References:
- Gobet, F., Lane, P. C., Croker, S., Cheng, P. C., Jones, G., Oliver, I., & Pine, J. M. (2001). Chunking mechanisms in human learning. Trends in cognitive sciences, 5(6), 236–243.
- McGuigan, F.J. and MacCaslin, E.F. (1955). Whole and part methods in learning a perceptual motor skill. The American Journal of Psychology, 68(4): 658-661.
- Naylor, J. C., & Briggs, G. E. (1963). Effects of task complexity and task organization on the relative efficiency of part and whole training methods. Journal of Experimental Psychology, 65(3), 217–224.
- Park, J-H., Wilde, H., and Shea, C.H. (2004). Part-whole practice of movement sequences. Journal of Motor Behavior, 36(1): 51-61.
- Pechstein, L.A. (1916). Whole vs. part methods in motor learning - a comparative study. Doctoral Dissertation, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
- Shea, C. H., Lai, Q., Black, C., & Park, J.-H. (2000). Spacing practice sessions across days benefits the learning of motor skills. Human Movement Science, 19(5), 737–760.
You might also Like:
Season 1, Episode 3 - The F Word
Season 2, Episode 7 - Power Play
Season 3, Episode 1- A Flick of the Wrist
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There’s a spectrum of emotions that come with exercise. Some of the times those emotions happen in small spaces where cycling and expensive candles intersect.
Today Jennifer and Meredith are sharing optics and wisdom on this huge element in the fitness industry, Group Exercise.
Topics discussed:
- History of group exercise
- The community element of group fitness
- How Bootcamp falls short
- “Joy of Movement” and Health Psychology
- Building emotional substrates of exercise
- Spiritual intentions intersected with exercise classes
You’ll even learn about Jenn’s history of teaching group exercise!
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Business insider reference
https://www.businessinsider.com/why-i-stopped-going-to-soulcycle-2015-7
Kenneth Cooper and the history of Cooper Institute
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Related episodes:
Tension generation episode with Meredith
Episodes featuring Kathryn Zajac where Jennifer discusses group exercise
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/100th-episode-and-fitness-trends-for-2021-with-kat-zajac/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/how-jenn-is-training-glutes-and-insights-on-building-muscle-for-women/
Adventures in Mother Nature's Gym with Melanie Webb
Tell us what’s up! What do you want to hear?
https://impactyourfitness.typeform.com/fitnesstrends
We began this season with a declaration; we would be covering fitness through the very particular lens of motor skill acquisition. As it’s been a couple months since episode one dropped, let’s define skill again; the consistent achievement of a goal, under a variety of conditions, with an economy of effort. Thus far we’ve spent a good amount of time talking about approaching our workouts with a strategic intent on varying conditions and using them to achieve different gym goals. Now let’s focus on the last part; economy of effort. What do we mean by economy of effort? We’re talking about efficiency.
What comes to mind when you think of movement efficiency? Squeezing all of our muscles as hard as we can for the entire workout? What if doing that actually inhibited movement and minimized the application of force? Would that be efficient?
Efficiency in the way we move, efficiency in reducing excessive levels of joint stresses and even efficiency in achieving our goals, are all factors that we should consider when designing exercises and workouts. In this episode we go deep into uncovering aspects of things we can do in the gym to facilitate our progress, or potentially hinder it.
How? Why? Well, you’ll have to listen to find out! Along the way we’ll also cover what we can learn from research on the topic, and of course, what really matters in terms of applications you can try yourself the next time in the gym.
In this episode we discuss:
Neuromuscular states of co-contraction and their effects on movement
What we’re really observing when someone is shaking on an unstable surface
The difference between generating force and applying force when it comes to strength
Tri-phasic emg patterns and what that implies about reciprocal inhibition
The drastic difference body position has on joint forces when doing a lunge!
Glossary:
Co-Contraction - A neuromuscular state in which more than one muscle around a joint contracts
Impulse - The aggregate of all forces throughout a range of motion of performing a task
Movement efficiency - Movement that is smooth, fluid and performed with an economy of effort
Strength application - The ability of the neuromuscular system to generate and apply force to an object
Tri-Phasic EMG pattern - A neuromuscular phenomenon that happens during a movement task in which the agonist muscle fires, followed by the antagonist, then a final re-activation of the agonist
References
Hofmann, C.L., Holyoak, D.T. and Juris, P.M. (2017). Trunk and shank position influences patellofemoral joint stress in the lead and trail limbs during the forward lunge exercise. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 47(1): 31-40.
You might also like:
Season 2, Episode 3 - In the Moment
Season 2, Episode 1 - I Feel the Earth Move
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What happens when an Athletic Trainer realizes concussion protocols and muscle system care is extremely outdated in fighting sports? They innovate from their experience, knowledge base, ask questions to find a new path forward.
This episode might be short but it deserves to be on it’s own because Jenn and Arash Ranjibaran (AJ) of The Athletic Training Institute discuss the very important topic of concussions and fighter specific implications.
Topics:
Mechanics and power for Hitting, pushing and throwing
Commentary on designing programs for fighters
Concussive effects, monitoring and fighting
Examples of cognitive loading
Efficiency factors when training for speed
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Jennifer Schwartz
Arash Ranjbaran aka AJ
Related episodes:
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/arash-ranjbaran-on-biohackers-the-neuromuscular-system/
March 2019 episode https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/arash-ranjbaran-the-body-mechanic/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/in-the-flow/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/speed-bumps/
Book mentioned:
Power of Habit
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/speed-bumps/
Find AJ at the http://athletictraininginstitute.com/
If you’ve been following along this season, here’s a recap; we introduced the notion of skill, defined what it is to be skillful, identified types of skills, based on their constituent parts, discussed the merits of whole, part or sequential practice, and finally, explored emotional affect and its impact on skill. Ok, now what?
Now that we know what to do and how to practice it, what type of cueing and feedback are necessary in order to master it? Wait a sec, do we actually need any cueing or feedback? If so, why, how much and when? How does it change from beginner to expert? What does it look like when you need to get individuals of different strengths, sizes and capabilities to work together to accomplish a uniform outcome?
This episode examines cueing and feedback from fresh perspectives. This week we’re joined by Dr. Nich Lee Parker, Head Coach of Columbia University’s Men’s Lightweight Rowing team, and Gregory Youdan MA, MS, Visiting Researcher at Brown University and Latsky Dance board member. Together, we push beyond counting reps and tired cliches and dive into research and personal approaches and observations gained from the collective experience of working with individuals, from professional athletes to dancers with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
In this episode we discuss:
Greg and Nich’s take on the hardest skill in sport
Can you acquire a motor skill without feedback?
Movement as the skill vs moving to achieve a goal
The application of cueing and feedback as a function of stage of learning
Variability in movement
Use of cues and feedback to allow for error
Considering safety of the performer with the use of cueing and feedback
Glossary:
Augmented Feedback - providing information to a performer which is supplemental to feedback they are receiving from internal sensory mechanisms
Knowledge of Performance - a category of augmented feedback, providing information about a movement process
Knowledge of Results - a category of augmented feedback, providing information about the outcome of a movement process
Motor Learning - The degree to which a skillful movement is retained and can be transferred to different tasks
Motor Performance - The degree to which skillful movement occurs, without consideration for retention or transfer
Verbal Cue - short, concise phrases that direct a performer’s attention to important environmental, psychological or biomechanical characteristics of performing a movement
References:
Newell, K. M., & Jordan, K. (2007). Task constraints and movement organization: A common language. In W. E. Davis & G. D. Broadhead (Eds.), Ecological task analysis and movement (pp. 5–23). Human Kinetics.
You might also like:
Season 1, Episode 5 - Whose movement is it anyway?
Season 2, Episode 8 - It’s about time
episode site: https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/cue-talent/
Exercise has an important role in our future health, but can modern medicine integrate exercise and lifestyle factors? One of the answers to that question is in this episode.
This conversation moves from how we think about exercise to elevating healthcare and challenging the patterns of conventional medicine.
Two talented educators and physical therapists join Jennifer in discussing professional healthcare education that has the potential to change medicine for the better, worldwide.
Jennifer talks with Dr. Adriaan Louw and Jen Uschold of Evidence in Motion about one of their newest course offerings, Certification in Lifestyle Medicine. This certification brings exercise, wellness and behavior change to the forefront of patient and client care in various types of practices: physical therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral therapy, and other types of licensed health care providers.
Jenn is starstruck in this episode. It features a leader in Pain Education and research.
Topics of discussion include:
Certification in Lifestyle Medicine
Investing in wellness and health as a whole
Downstream vs upstream in healthcare
Pain associated with chronic diseases
Interconnectedness of poor sleep quality and health seeking outcomes
Guest bios:
https://evidenceinmotion.com/people/adriaan-louw/
https://evidenceinmotion.com/people/jen-uschold/
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Evidence in Motion: https://evidenceinmotion.com/
Jen’s website for Physical Therapy care in Alexandria VA: https://180therapyandwellness.com/
Certification in Lifestyle Medicine: https://evidenceinmotion.com/program/certification-in-lifestyle-medicine/
Links of interest:
Previous episode featuring Jen Uschold
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-updated-way-to-understand-pain/
Pain Reframed podcast:
https://evidenceinmotion.com/pain-reframed-podcast/
Episode page: https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/dr-adriaan-louw-and-jen-uschold-pt-discuss-the-certification-in-lifestyle-medicine/
Ready to be aroused? We’re not sure what you’re thinking, but we’re talking about skill here! Simply put, our ability to perform gross or fine motor skills is determined, in part, by how well we manage our state of arousal. Are we “locked in” and ready to go, or hyperstimulated, anxious and stressed? Whether you’re an athlete competing in the world championships or playing Chopin in a piano recital, you’ve probably had firsthand experience with how unmanaged arousal can hijack your intentions.
The antithesis of being stressed is achieving a state of flow. Ahhh, just saying it sounds relaxing. What does it mean to be in flow? Things seem to organize with less effort, we’re accomplishing tasks with precision, time seems irrelevant. In a nutshell, there’s an enjoyable ease to our activity.
Arousal and flow states are mentioned like other nebulous fitness terms, including “holistic” and “functional,” but what do they really mean? To answer our questions, we’re joined this week by Sport Psychologist and triathlon coach, Dr. Susan Sotir. Our conversation focuses on the psychological aspects of physical performance, including arousal, coping skills, and self-efficacy.
We turn to recent events in the sports world to explore the psycho-emotional challenges confronting world class athletes. And through our discussion of Dr. Sotir’s approach to managing cognitive load and improving mental focus and emotional readiness, we present a model for working with our own clients in a gym setting.
Of course, no episode during our season of skill will be complete without our guest’s perspective of the most difficult skill in sports.
In this episode we discuss:
The definitions of arousal
States of arousal needed for fine vs gross motor skills
Do high level performers reduce their arousal or improve their coping skills?
The questions Suzi asks her clients after performing a task
Definition of flow and the conditions inherent in a flow state
The biological ramifications of psychological states, why words can really matter
Glossary:
Arousal - A physiological response to a psychological experience
Flow - A model of optimal experience in which intrinsically motivated individuals achieve a level of focus in which they are fully invested in the present moment while eliminating negative feelings and distractions
Gross Motor Skill - A motor skill involving broad, general movement patterns, requiring the use of large musculature
Fine Motor Skill - A motor skill requiring precise movement control, typically involving hand and finger function and small muscle groups
References:
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. New York: Harper and Row
You might also like:
Season 3, Episode 2 - Speed Bumps
Season 1, Episode 1 - Why we move
www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/in-the-flow/
Box Jumps seem quite simple, face the box and smoothly launch yourself on top of it.
Since these jumps are deemed 'full body exercises',, Fitness Influencers and experienced trainers alike use them in various ways. The claims for using them range from ‘functional strength’ to explosive strength to blasting fat. Jenn and Meredith Mack take a step into the textbooks and mechanics to look at the origin of this exercise and examine its use across the wide span of industry recommendations.
Are the jumps worth the potential cuts and bumps? Of course in most fitness circles, you’ll hear- ! Box Jumps ! have so! many benefits!
Before you jump in, on or down, check out this episode because Peach Pit takes a critical look at this popular exercise.
Be sure to tell us what you think about our new term #AppropriatelyPumpy and if it applies to your box jumps.
Topics:
Are box jumps as sensational as their hype?
Box jumps, Jump training and plyometrics: what are they? Is one better than the other?
Classical view on box jumps from strength & conditioning
Goals, sport specific training and conditioning
NSCA recommendations
Get ready to be inspired by perspective and industry wisdom on exercise trends, past and present!
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Jennifer Schwartz
Meredith Mack
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Links and references:
Siff, M. C. (2009). Supertraining (6th Edition). Supertraining Institute.
Special Strength Training: Manual for Coaches by Verkhoshansky, Yuri, Verkhoshansky, Natalia (2011) Paperback. (2014). Verkhoshansky.com.
Dr. Yessis on YouTube
https://youtu.be/NFS9oc-vLQ0
If scientists can measure 9800 plus molecular interactions during a single bout of exercise, don’t we want to know how to retain and enhance that capability?
Muscle health is not often sought after, but Jenn and her guest Arash Ranjbaran of the Athletic Training Institute in Bellevue Washington explore why this is and some of the healing and performance factors in the neuromuscular system.
Arash (AJ) even discusses the neuromuscular system as a programming language, truly fascinating!
Topics:
- Concepts on various functions of the neuromuscular system
- Muscle Activation Techniques Rx
- Injury physiology
- AJ's perspective on muscles and injury as a professional MMA coach and conditioning expert.
- What biohackers get wrong about muscles and shoulders
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Arash Ranjbaran aka AJ
Related episodes:
AJ and Jenn from March 2019
Sports Physical Therapy: Dr. Seth Blee
Episode page: https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/arash-ranjbaran-on-biohackers-the-neuromuscular-system/
What’s slippery, sloping and jolting? If you think it relates to one of the most difficult things to do in sports, you might be right. Once again, we’re joined by our friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. David Behm, who shares his insights into what constitutes the hardest skill in sports.
While acknowledging the need for physical prowess in performing motor skills, the trio shifts the focus to the often overlooked cognitive requirements of skill, which are highly influential in determining performance outcomes. How do cueing and feedback affect cognitive performance?
Finally, we return our skill-based conversation to the gym. We introduce new substrates of skill and describe how these can be used to promote skill acquisition, even in an exercise as pedestrian as a leg extension! How? You’ll have to listen to find out, so jump right in and enjoy this unique and layered exchange that is chock full of practical ideas that you can try yourself!
In this episode we discuss:
- The relative difficulty of skills
- The concept of events and its effect on the perception of time
- Is exercise a skill?
- Do we need to replicate a skill in the gym to get better at it?
- How can a skill-based approach to exercise help us reach our goals faster?
Glossary:
Perceptual Substrates - The use of visual, auditory, and proprioceptive information in the execution of a motor skill.
Psychological Substrates - The required level of confidence, emotional readiness and coping ability associated with a motor skill.
Selective Attention: The conscious direction of attention placed on relevant features of the environment for the purpose of maximizing skill performance.
References:
Behm, D. G., & Carter, T. B. (2020). Effect of Exercise-Related Factors on the Perception of Time. Frontiers in Physiology, 11, 770
You might also like:
Season 1, Episode 1 - Why we Move
Season 1, Episode 5 - Whose Movement is it Anyway?
Season 2, Episode 3 - In the Moment
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One of the big myths in core training is that one muscle is more important than the other.
For example: videos that claim you must do leg lifts to strengthen your ‘lower abs’ or therapeutically releasing the psoas to help back pain are simply not accurate.
Christopher Verdi, the inventor of Core Restore Training System™ talks with Jenn to break down this myth and they share their perspectives for challenging the core muscles in an effective way.
Chris's truly unique training system has the ability to challenge muscles in a 360 degrees set up and decrease recovery time for athletes and those with chronic tightness alike.
Check out Chris and The Core Restore on instagram, YouTube and if you are interested in purchasing a CRTS™ reach out to info@core-restore.com
Topics:
- Development of core muscles after spinal fusion
- What muscles are included in the Core
- Core training myth revisited: no one more muscle is more important than the other
- The transition from MAT to exercise and core exercise
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Related episodes:
Chris's first interview from July 2020
Core Myths presented by Jenn Core Training Myths podcast episode
And, we’re back! A little change of scenery is in order to kick off season 3 of Fitness for Consumption. Catching up after a short summer break, GG offers his view from his own personal training camp while Dr. J invites us on his road trip to California. While regaling us with a story from the road, PJ shares an insight describing how driving with cruise control can quickly scale up from an activity controlled with a simple flick of the wrist, to one that demands complex spatial and temporal problem solving.
And thus we introduce the prevailing theme of this season’s episodes; motor skill.
Episode one begins with a question, what is the hardest skill to perform in sports? But before we can answer that, we need to define skill. What is it exactly, and how does it relate to the exercises we do in the gym? Is an exercise, in fact, a skill, or the thing we do to develop skills?
Continuing, PJ and GG deconstruct skills into their constituent parts, while introducing different categories of skill. What must we possess in order to solve them, how do we organize our movements to perform them, and how can we train to improve skills without performing the skills themselves? It’s all unveiled in episode 1.
In this episode we discuss:
What is skill?
The degrees of freedom problem
Types of motor skills; open vs closed
Fitts law - the speed/accuracy trade off
Gentile’s taxonomy
Dimensions of skills
Considering modifying skill difficulty
Glossary:
Closed Motor Skill - a motor skill involving an environment in which the spatial and temporal components are relatively certain and predictable.
Cognitive Load - the volume of information that must be processed during a specific motor skill.
Degrees of Freedom - the number of independent elements within a system and the number of ways each element can act individually and then collectively.
Degrees of Freedom Problem - a control problem that exists when determining how to constrain a system’s many degrees of freedom in order to produce a specific result.
Gentile’s Taxonomy - a classification system of motor skill progression designed to include a variety of movement characteristics. This incorporates several factors including environmental context, object manipulation, movement or stability of the body, and the presence of independent timing mechanisms.
Open Motor Skill - a motor skill involving an environment in which the spatial and temporal components are relatively uncertain.
You might also like:
Season 1, Episode 1 - Why we Move
Season 2, Episode 8 - It’s About Time
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The “Frog Pump” exercise has been called the “the best butt exercise” by Women’s Health Magazine and is also viewed as a ‘glute activation drill’ by many in the booty building scene. Jenn and Meredith take a bite into these claims and they present a critique of the exercise design.
After listening to this episode you could potentially examine the exercise for yourself and independent of the idea that the same ‘glute activation’ drill is for anybody and everybody.
Get a look at the Frog Pump here from 'The Glute Guy" Bret Contreas:
https://youtu.be/HyCiZVMMDW4
Get ready to be inspired by perspective and industry wisdom on exercise trends, past and present!
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Meredith Mack
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There is not much useful substance in a long list of ‘ab’ exercises. Core training myths have infected the fitness industry’s ability to teach exercise in a meaningful way. Today’s episode is a beacon for a better understanding of our core exercise parameters and strategy.
Fitness has been oversimplified for too long. Jennifer shares her beliefs about core training and her perspective that an oversimplified view of exercise has created a mainstream fitness culture full of cheap, palatable information without substance.
Jenn goes into 6 Core Training Myths and even shares a story from her clinic about a basketball player's post surgery back pain and core training .
Items discussed:
- Learn the critical thinking tools Jenn uses when scrolling the internet
- Is the core really the starting point of all movement?
- Is there really a best exercise for training the core?
- Is one core muscle more important than another?
- Expanded thoughts on why ‘sucking in your belly button’ is not helping your stability
- How compression is a necessity when considering core functionality
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Links of interest:
Online trainer education ideas:
https://www.exerciseprofessional.com/
http://muscleactivation.com/
Related episodes:
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-f-word-part-1/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/nikki-naab-levy-on-exercise-safety-cues-that-dont-work/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-f-word-part-2/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/clinging-to-the-idea-of-the-core/
Welcome to the first Peach Pit Fitness show, Jennifer and her new co-host Meredith Mack will dive into fitness buzzwords, workout trends or exercise through 2 segments: current trend critique and bringing back the classics of 90’s fitness.
We aim to be your guides in a new commentary on how fitness shapes our lives with our knowledge of and experience in exercise mechanics, strength training for women, anatomy, injury and how the body adapts.
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It’s our mission to help you navigate the fluff and get into the results.
This inaugural episode explains it all!
music composed by Darren O'Brien of Activity Partners https://darrenpatrickobrien.com/
Here at Think Fit. Be Fit. we are constantly on a quest to identify the best way to communicate effective exercise techniques and concepts. Today, Nikki and Jennifer discuss 3 commonly used cues in exercise instruction that simply do not do your movement justice.
If you have ever found exercise instructions utterly confusing then tune in and start sharing because the cues that Jenn and Nikki cover in this episode are overused daily.
Topics discussed:
- An alternative to cueing that doesn’t make a lot of sense
- How injuries are not likely to be associated with structural alignment
- Pervasive fitness myths
- Body resilience
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freebritney and fitness purity culture
Nikki is an experienced fitness professional. “Workouts that don’t hurt” is one of the by-lines on her instagram bio @naablevy
She shares messy and intimate positions on recognized fitness myths and how the fitness industry can be dehumanizing and unfair to consumers.
To me, she really sets the tone for change in the fitness industry. We discuss one of the most important factors in the consumption of exercise and fitness- context matters.
Nikki Naab-Levy is a strength coach and Pilates teacher with bachelor’s degrees in both Exercise Science and Journalism from Ohio University, and over a decade of experience helping people achieve strength and mobility with less pain.
Her work has been featured in SELF magazine, Women’s health, and Girls Gone Strong.
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The Fitness Influencer culture is messy and full of gaping knowledge holes. Because of the popularity of Fitness Influencers, it's becoming more apparent that the things we typically celebrate in fitness are too extreme and unrealistic for them to work and this leads to a lack of activity and burnout.
Jennifer and Nikki Naab-Levy of www.naablevy.com discuss the context of our fitness practice shaping so many things in our life. This episode is part spontaneous conversation and part solo-cast from Jennifer.
They discuss one of the most important factors in the consumption of exercise and fitness- context matters.
Topics discussed:
- how the fitness industry can be dehumanizing and unfair to consumers.
- Fear of weight training and basic strength training models
- being burned by fitness culture and trendy workout routines.
- decreasing the chances of falling prey to false marketing
Nikki Naab-Levy is a strength coach and Pilates teacher with bachelor’s degrees in both Exercise Science and Journalism from Ohio University, and over a decade of experience helping people achieve strength and mobility with less pain.
Her work has been featured in SELF magazine, Women’s health, and Girls Gone Strong.
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When we train our body with access to our unconscious mind we are taking advantage of our biology's ability to reset and unlocking the potential for tremendous physiological and psychological health benefits.
Jennifer discusses the advantages of training the unconscious mind with Utah's only MAT Rx™ specialist, Jesse Wild of www.jessewildma.com
Jennifer even shares her experience with knee injuries and integrating this type of training for a full recovery.
Your mind is powerful. Are you consciously creating a strong and healthy body? Start to harness your jedi mind power by tuning in to this episode.
Topics discussed:
- Pain, injury and emotions that wreck havoc on your progress
- Why fitness culture hurts our chances of being relatively pain free
- Muscle Activation Techniques™ as a tool to help people with injury and tightness
- How Jesse integrates MAT™ with Neuro-Linguistic programming and hypnosis
Jesse Wild is a MAT Rx Full Body Practitioner in Utah. He is an enthusiastic and experienced exercise professional with a passion for education. Jesse is dedicated to maximizing and restoring the full physical potential to individuals of all abilities. He is Utah’s highest level trained Muscle Activation Techniques Certified Specialist (MATcs MAT Rx), Master Level Resistive Training Specialist (RTSM), and holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo.
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Once we understand stress and resilience and that it is key to take feedback from our body, we can truly experience how exercise reaches us on a deep level.
Jennifer discusses how exercise and cold thermogenesis are the cornerstones of building strength and resilience. Jesse Wild joins her to discuss how to use the body as a bridge to both greater health, pain free movement and higher states of consciousness.
Resilience is built from partnering with your body. With intuition, tracking our activity or technology we can see the internal state of our body that is responsible for responding to stress.
Resilience is not simply being a bulldog and "toughening up". It has nothing to do with aggression and the ‘do-more’ culture of high intensity exercise or sports. Resilience is about accepting what is within our control. We must tune the body back into itself and understand that the human body actually loves acute stressors.
Listen in to learn about the mindset that Jenn uses and Jesse's first time in the cold water.
Topics covered:
- A resilience mindset and why it is so important for continued progress
- Cold Thermogenesis
- Jesse’s first cold plunge experience
- Why Jennifer and Jesse love the ice plunge practice
Jesse Wild is a MAT Rx Full Body Practitioner in Utah. Jesse Wild is an enthusiastic and experienced exercise professional with a passion for education. Jesse is dedicated to maximizing and restoring the full physical potential to individuals of all abilities. He is Utah’s highest level trained Muscle Activation Techniques Certified Specialist (MATcs MAT Rx), Master Level Resistive Training Specialist (RTSM), and holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from the University at Buffalo.
Links of interest:
Dr. Elisa Epel PhD on Found My Fitness podcast:
Related episode: Think Fit. Be Fit. with Bob Soulierre https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/finding-your-power-with-bob-soulliere/
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What if we can embrace ‘tension’ in our exercise to make it easier and more enjoyable?
Meredith Mack joins Jenn to discuss that being influential means showing people a different way.
This is a rare conversation about diverging into creative energy and using different perspectives for our own best fitness and movement practices while staying grounded with strength training.
They even touch on toxic fitness culture in their own experience. Enjoy this heart centered fitness conversation!
Topics discussed include:
- Meredith's brand, Tension Generation
- Meredith’s experience as a IFBB pro
- Tension as a concept to embrace in our exercise
- Exploring different types of movement like gyrotonics, roller skating, strength training, living room exercise
- Freedom to choose exercise and explore the possibilities
- Being open- minded and systems based
- Create a well rounded system to continue growth in our body
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HRV or Heart Rate Variability is a hot topic in high performance exercise or sports, but what about the rest of us?
What does it mean for chronic pain and climbing your stairs pain-free?
Jessica Thiel and Jennifer explore this topic from the unique perspective of being Muscle Activation Techniques™ Rx practitioners.
This episode has a lot of laughs and you’ll even hear Jennifer and Jessica share stories about working with their clients.
Topics discussed:
Heart Rate Variability
Learning from our clients as Muscle Activation Techniques™ practitioners
Jessica’s unique approach and understanding of strength training
Jessica Thiel is a Chicago based trainer and MAT Rx™ practitioner. Check out her blog here: https://www.strengthsustained.com/
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Gregory Charlop MD is a Stanford and UCLA trained anesthesiologist that followed his passion for wellness into telemedicine. His practice is dedicated to anti-aging medicine and the medical wellbeing of retired athletes.
Jennifer and Gregory discussed the many facets of health in women’s sports, high school athletes and retired athlete health.
Dr. Greg even shares tips on anti-aging medicine from his book, Why Doctors Skip Breakfast. .
Topics discussed:
Women’s Sport Forum
Female athletes and health issues
Mental health and athletes
Retired athlete health
Anti-aging medicine
“Why Doctor’s Skip Breakfast” by Gregory Charlop, MD
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Ask Dr. Greg: Retired Athlete Health
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Retired Athlete Health: https://www.retiredathletehealth.com/
Gregroy Charlop MD: https://gregorycharlopmd.com/
Women's Sports Forum JUNE 17, 2021 https://www.womenssportsforum.com/
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And that’s a wrap! Season two of the Fitness for Consumption is now officially in the books! Or, technically speaking, stored on the cloud for your listening pleasure, but, either way, join us for the season two wrap up episode with the founder of the Think Fit Be Fit network and fellow podcast host of the same name, Jenn Schwartz.
Jenn, PJ & GG go through the season episode by episode reflecting on lessons learned, surprising takeaways and questions that remain unresolved. If you’ve been listening to the episodes this is a great one to hear some further insights, if you haven’t yet had a chance to listen, this show is a great opportunity to get introduced to the body of work we have covered this season including power training, research study conclusions, biomechanics, unstable surfaces and stretching just to name a few.
We’re taking a little break but will be back this Summer with season three, where we plan on delving into the science of skill acquisition. Please drop us a comment to let us know what questions or topics you would be interested in hearing more about!
Featured episodes of Season 2
I Feel the Earth Move
The Fine Print, part 2
In The Moment part 1
In The Moment part 2
The Goldilocks Zone
Power Play
It's About Time
Size Matters
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Our view of fitness greatly influences how much we gain from our exercise efforts. Creating fitness content that is helping us actualize physical potential is much more about education than motivating weight loss stories.
The lessons from three years of fitness podcasting are truly centered on being open minded. The truth is that bias, emotion and perception create our reality and of course this relates to fitness.
Tune in to this episode to learn all about bias, perception and emotion- equally evidence based and reflective of this profound journey.Your information intake is as important as sunshine and nutrient absorption when it comes to your health, it’s best to have a TRUE physical education rather than taking tips from strangers on the internet.
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References:
Konstantinos A. Volaklis, Martin Halle, Christa Meisinger,Muscular strength as a strong predictor of mortality: A narrative review, European Journal of Internal Medicine, Volume 26, Issue 5, 2015, Pages 303-310
Gordon, B.R., McDowell, C.P., Lyons, M. et al. The Effects of Resistance Exercise Training on Anxiety: A Meta-Analysis and Meta-Regression Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Sports Med47, 2521–2532 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40279-017-0769-0
Ladwig, Matthew A.; Vazou, Spyridoula; Ekkekakis, Panteleimon “My Best Memory Is When I Was Done with It”: PE Memories Are Associated with Adult Sedentary Behavior, Translational Journal of the ACSM: August 15, 2018 - Volume 3 - Issue 16 - p 119-129 doi: 10.1249/TJX.0000000000000067
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When it comes to the human body, Size Matters. And this is particularly so for those who are interested in increasing their muscle mass. What exactly are we increasing, however, when our muscles grow? And how much bigger should we try to be? Is it just a matter of personal taste, or is there an optimal degree of hypertrophy for human movement? Some think bigger is better, while others believe that too much can be detrimental to movement and motor skill. Once again we’re faced with a fitness controversy, having no dearth of opinions. To help us sift through the science and uncover some of the secrets behind the size, we sat down with professor of physiology, researcher, and former Mr. United States Natural Bodybuilding Federation champion, Dr. Fred DiMenna.
Our previous two episodes, Power Play and It’s About Time, centered on rate of tension development (RTD), fatigue and the neuromotor implications of those constructs, so hypertrophy was a logical next subject. We cover some exercise physiology studies, techniques and perspectives on developing hypertrophy, and merge them with some of the motor control theories and personal perspectives discussed in prior episodes, to create a richer tapestry of What Really Matters when it comes to size.
Three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
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First of all, what, exactly, is hypertrophy? Dr. DiMenna explains what’s occurring at the cellular level when a muscle undergoes hypertrophy, or hyperplasia and how it can be measured both in a lab and in the gym. There’s been some speculation as to what we’re actually experiencing during human muscle growth, and Dr. DiMenna offers his perspective.
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How important is Growth Hormone (HGH)? Conventional wisdom tells us that post-exercise HGH, circulating in the blood, is an accurate marker of subsequent muscle growth. Dr. DiMenna clues us in to why that might not be the case. Dr. DiMenna also identifies a more accurate proxy of an environment amenable to creating hypertrophy that often gets overlooked by mainstream media, listen in to hear what this is!
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Intensity is obviously necessary for hypertrophy, right? Perhaps, but what does intensity really mean? How do we quantify it? It seems like intensity and load should be synonymous, but does the load need to be heavy for the exercise to be intense? Can we create enough intensity with light loads to reach a stimulus significant enough to drive hypertrophy? How does that compare to using heavier loads?
Think learning about any of this can help you in your workouts? We do!
In this episode we discuss:
- The cellular dynamics of hypertrophy
- Hypertrophy vs hyperplasia
- Protein synthesis
- Fast and slow twitch fiber transitions due to hypertrophy training
- Is hypertrophy training helpful as we age?
Glossary:
Concentric Failure - The point during a muscle-shortening contraction at which a repetition can no longer be completed
Eccentric Failure - The point during a muscle-lengthening contraction at which a repetition can no longer be completed
Hyperplasia - Muscle growth due to an increase in the number of muscle fibers
Hypertrophy - Muscle growth due to an increase in the size of muscle fibers
Mitochondria - An organelle found in most cells responsible for governing processes of respiration and energy production
Protein Synthesis - Two stage process; transcription and translation in which cells make new proteins, can be used as a proxy to measure hypertrophic effect of an exercise condition
References:
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Mitchell CJ, Churchward-Venne TA, West DW, et. al. (2012) Resistance exercise load does not determine training-mediated hypertrophic gains in young men. Journal of Applied Physiology. 113: 71–77.
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Takarada, Y., Nakamura, Y., Aruga, S., et. al. (2000) Rapid increase in plasma growth hormone after low-intensity resistance exercise with vascular occlusion. Journal of Applied Physiology. 88(1): 61–65.
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Trappe, S., Williamson, D., Godard, M., et. al. (1985) Effect of resistance training on single muscle fiber contractile function in older men. Journal of Applied Physiology. 89(1): 143-52.
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West DW, Burd NA, Tang JE, et. al. (2010) Elevations in ostensibly anabolic hormones with resistance exercise enhance neither training-induced muscle hypertrophy not strength of the elbow flexors. Journal of Applied Physiology. 108: 60–67.
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West DW, Kujbida GW, Moore DR, et. al. (2009) Resistance exercise-induced increases in putative anabolic hormones do not enhance muscle protein synthesis or intracellular signalling in young men. Journal of Physiology 587: 5239–5247.
You might also like:
Season 1 Episode 9 - Lessons from an Icon
Season 2, Episode 7 - Power Play
Season 2, Episode 8 - It’s About Time
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How many times are we going to listen to fitness experts having a conversation about cardio exercise being ‘good’ or ‘bad’?
Not this time, Jennifer and Remy Rory of MNE Fit Camp have a conversation about keeping our mind open, in a nonjudgemental spaciousness, to entertain different approaches to exercising our cardiovascular systems.
Exercise is so nuanced that we really can’t take the assumption that there is only one way to hack your system for healthy living.
Topics discussed:
- Remy’s practical approach to helping his clients “Make No Excuses”
- Different tools for cardiovascular exercise: kettlebells, jump ropes, suitcases, calisthenics
- Jenn discusses Pain Science and getting out of your own way
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Exercise, it’s About Time, time under tension (TUT) that is. If you lift weights you’ve most likely heard this term at some point along your journey. Good chance it was mentioned in a conversation, media piece or Google search related to recommendations for increasing muscle mass. “They,” the collective voice of conventional wisdom on exercise, often propose that increasing TUT is a necessary step for building hypertrophy. But...what are they talking about, exactly? The amount of time it takes to complete a single rep? The amount of time it takes to complete a set? The amount of time a muscle is exposed to tension during an entire workout? All the above?
Is increased time under tension a magical elixir for all muscular development concerns, including making gains in strength and power? Could it be that increasing TUT might actually inhibit the development of certain substrates!? Are there some lesser known applications you can try in the gym tomorrow that might just yield better results? Well, It’s About Time someone turned a critical eye towards this topic to separate the supported from the supposed, and that is exactly what we do in It’s About Time, this week’s installment of the Fitness For Consumption podcast.
Three reasons why you should listen to this episode:
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The conventional wisdom of time under tension. TUT, either by increasing the length of a single rep, or increasing the amount of reps in a set to fatigue is often considered a requisite for developing hypertrophy. It’s also speculated by some that training slowly is a safer and more effective way of training for explosive power. The research in this area can paint a different picture however, and it might just make you reconsider what you have heard.
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A (not) new way of thinking about your sets: cluster loading. Although cluster loading has been around for decades, it is unfortunately not well known within the consumer and even fitness professional population. What is it? Why use it? How might it be used as a potentially ideal application for traversing the challenge of developing strength, power and hypertrophy? What are some potential drawbacks? We cover the research and share some really interesting findings.
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On a neuromotor level, what actually happens when you move slowly and intend to move slowly? With so many social media fitness accounts seemingly obsessed with creating muscle activation, what does some of the research investigating deliberately slow and fatiguing movement actually show us about recruiting fast twitch motor units? And, what, if anything, can you do about it using voluntary intention?
Think learning about any of this can help you in your workouts? We do! Only one way to find out though, give it a listen and let us know what you think!
In this episode we discuss:
- The different perspectives on TUT
- EMG studies examining effects of sustained muscular contraction
- What happens to our ability to recruit fast twitch motor units during fatiguing contractions
- Cluster loading principles and potential applications
- Are sports binary in function? Either totally aerobic or anaerobic? What to consider if you need both
Glossary:
Cluster Loading - An alternative form of performing an exercise set in which there are distinct rest intervals between either single repetitions or a few grouped repetitions, for the purpose of preserving power output
Isokinetic Exercise - Exercise performed at constant speed
Isometric Exercise - Exercise performed where there is muscular contraction but no joint displacement
Isotonic Exercise - Exercise performed with a constant load
Presynaptic Facilitation - A process whereby motor units are stimulated, lowering their firing threshold and facilitating an action potential.
Presynaptic Inhibition - A process in which a nerve cell is inhibited, raising the firing threshold and decreasing the likelihood of reaching an action potential.
Supraspinal Centers - Supraspinal/segmental centers are centers "above" the spinal cord and brainstem including cerebellum, basal ganglia and the sensory and motor cortices cortexes
References:
- Christensen, H. and Fuglsang-Frederiksen, A. (1988). Quantitative surface EMG during sustained and intermittent submaximal contractions. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology. 70: 239-247.
- Davies, T.B., Halaki, M., Orr, R., et al (2020). Changes in bench press velocity and power after 8 weeks of high-load cluster- or traditional-set structures. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34(10): 2734-2742.
- Faigenbaum, A. D., Kraemer, W. J., Blimkie, C. J., Jeffreys, I., Micheli, L. J., Nitka, M., & Rowland, T. W. (2009). Youth resistance training: updated position statement paper from the national strength and conditioning association. Journal of strength and conditioning research, 23(5 Suppl), S60–S79.
- Fuglevand, A.J., Zackowski, K.M., Huey, K.A. and Enoka, R.M. (1993). Impairment of neuromuscular propagation during human fatiguing contractions at submaximal forces. Journal of Physiology. 460: 549-572.
- Garcia-Ramos, A., Gonzalez-Hernandez, J.M., Banos-Pelegrin, E., et al. (2020). Mechanical and metabolic responses to traditional and cluster set configurations in the bench press exercise. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 34(3): 663-670.
- Grimby, L. and Hannerz, J. (1977). Firing rate and recruitment order of toe extensor motor units in different modes of voluntary contraction. Journal of Physiology. 264: 865-879.
- Hannerz, J. (1974). Discharge properties of motor units in relation to recruitment order in voluntary contractions. Acta Phsysiologica Scandinavia. 91: 374-384.
- Hansen, K.T., Cronin, J.B., and Newton, M.J. (2011). The effect of cluster loading on force, velocity, and power during ballistic jump squat training. International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance. 6(4): 455-468.
- Krogh-Lund, C. and Jorgensen, K. (1993). Myo-electric fatigue manifestations revisited: power spectrum, conduction velocity, and amplitude of human elbow flexor muscles during isolated and repetitive endurance contractions at 30% maximal voluntary contraction. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 66: 161-173.
- Loscher, W.N., Cresswell, A.G. and Thorstensson, A. (1996). Excitatory drive to the alpha-motoneuron pool during fatiguing submaximal contractions in man. Journal of Physiology. 491: 271-280.
- Moffroid, M.T. and Whipple, R.H. (1990). Specificity of speed of exercise. Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy. 12(2): 72-77.
- Moritani, T., Nagata, A., and Muro, M. (1982). Electromyographic manifestations of muscular fatigue. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 14(3): 198-202.
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Continuous exercise progress comes from your body’s natural wisdom that allows you to create, innovate, and push boundaries.
The typical ‘exercise more to improve fitness’ model serves only a small population of active people. Without context most motivated exercisers are running themselves into the ground without any knowledge of how to rebound into a commitment with exercise that is long-term and sustainable.
In this episode, Jennifer shares the 8 principles of sustainable fitness that she lives by and wants to share this with the 1000s of athletes that she has worked with over her career span.
Understanding these 8 principles will have direct implications for your current workout plan and she invites you to join a free webinar in which she fully dives in to the first principle of exercise set up and anatomy.
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We say “Power” training you say: ___________? Power training, what sort of images does that conjure? Little old ladies stepping off a curb or giant hulks performing snatches and cleans? If you think snatches and cleans you’d be right. But, if you think little old ladies stepping off of a curb, you’d also be right. Because power training is not about a specific set of exercises, it’s ultimately about load, acceleration and intention.
In this episode, “Power Play,” we once again separate the supposed from the science, like mistakenly relating human power output to the watts displayed on cardio machines, or that moving faster doesn’t mean we’re generating more power. Dr. J and GG explain why there’s a difference and why it matters.
And if power is a product of stimulating fast twitch muscle fibers, how is that measured? What do electromyography (EMG) studies tell us about how we recruit different motor units? What’s a motor unit you ask? Good question, and an important one at that. Not to worry, Dr. J and GG provide a simplified explanation.
Finally, the duo gets to what really matters; what we can do in the gym, at home, or anywhere to improve our power. But in typical Fitness For Consumption style, the solutions are more diverse than you may have originally thought. Lifting heavy weights? Sure. Lifting light weights? Sure. Walking, leaping, hopping, skipping? Sure. But using these tools that are already in your Fitness Eco-System™ effectively, for developing power, is all in the details and the details are in the episode, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!
In this episode we discuss:
- Power training is not a specific type of exercise
- Power training is primarily about Rate of Tension Development (ROTD)
- Difference between velocity and acceleration and why that matters for power training
- What happens in our neuromuscular system when we intend to move rapidly
- What happens in our neuromuscular system when we intend to move slowly
- Why using heavy load is good for developing power
- Why using light load is good for developing power
- Why using no load and no movement is good for developing power
- Why using no load and no movement is limited in it’s functional transfer for developing power
Glossary:
Acceleration - the rate of change of velocity, or velocity divided by time
Joule - International Systems of Units (SI) measure of work. One Joule is equal to the work done by a force of one newton acting through one meter
Motor Unit - a single motor neuron and all of the muscle fibers that it innervates
Power - the rate at which work is done, or force times distance, divided by time
Rate of tension development (ROTD) - time course over which the neuromuscular system produces muscular tension
Velocity - the rate of change of displacement, or displacement divided by time
Watt - a unit of measure of power, defined as pound-feet per second
Work - force times distance
References:
- Behm, D. (1995). Neuromuscular implications and applications of resistance training.Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 9(4): 264-274
- Enoka, R. (1994). Neuromechanical Basis of Kinesiology. Second Edition. Human Kinetics. Champaign, IL. p159
- Enoka, R. (1996). Eccentric contractions require unique activation strategies by the nervous system. Journal of Applied Physiology. 81(6): 2339-2346.
- Fielding, R.A., LeBrasseur, N.K., Cuoco, A, et al. (2002). High-velocity resistance training increases skeletal muscle peak power in older women. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. 50(4): 655-662.
- Hannaford, B. and Lehman, S. (1986). Short time fourier analysis of the electromyogram: fast movements and constant contraction. EEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering. BME-33(12): 1173-1181.
- Kaneko, M. (1974). The Dynamics of Human Muscle. Kyorinshoin Book Company, Tokyo.
- Komi, P.V. and Viitasalo, J.H.T. (1976). Signal characteristics of EMG at different levels of muscle tension. Acta Physiologica Scandinavia. 96: 267-276.
- Komi, P.V., Viitasalo, J.H.T., Rauramaa, R., and Vihko, V. (1978). Effect of isometric strength training on mechanical, electrical and metabolic aspects of muscle function. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 40: 45-55.
- Kranz, H., Williams, A.M., Cassell,J. et.al. (1983). Factors determining the frequency content of the electromyogram. Journal of Applied Physiology. 55(2): 392-399
- Loeb, G.E., (1985) Motoneurone task groups: Coping with Kinematic Heterogeneity. J Exp Biol. 115, 137-146
- Milner-Brown, H.S., Stein, R.B., and Lee, R.G. (1975). Synchronization of human motor units: possible roles of exercise and supraspinal reflexes. Electroencephalography and Clinical Neurophysiology. 38: 245-254.
- Moritani, T. (1993). Neuromuscular adaptations during the acquisition of muscle strength power and motor tasks. Journal of Biomechanics. 26(s1): 95-107
- Richardson, D.L., Duncan, M.J., Jiminez, A., et al. (2018). The perceptual responses to high-velocity, low-load and low-velocity, high-load resistance exercise in older adults. Journal of Sport Sciences. 36(14):1594-1601.
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Moving out of our comfort zones and into an enriching fitness is beyond the metabolic benefits of exercise. Today it’s all about Balle Balle and a more feminine design of fitness! Balle, Balle is a Punjabi term for happiness and our guest today says it a lot….
Jennifer and Sarina take this conversation to a deep level while discussing Sarina’s ambition, diverse group fitness dance company, being a mom and being a cultural energizer.
Sarina Jain is America’s first cross-cultural fitness star. She is the creator of the Masala Bhangra Workout™. She is an energetic fitness innovator, music-video choreographer and international television/radio personality. She wants us to get out of our comfort zone with dance fitness.
She’s been in fitness for 25+ years and is called the Jane Fonda of India. She was also on Good Morning, America in 2016 and hosted a segment on Discovery Channel’s All Star Workouts. Her workouts have also been featured in Elle Malaysia and Strait Times in Singapore.
Topics discussed:
- dance fitness in the virtual space
- business growth and transition
- leadership as a cultural energizer
- motherhood and fitness
- longevity and youthful energy
- emotional IQ in exercise
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Get ready to stretch the truth. No, Dr. Juris and Gregory are not promoting little white lies, they’re re-investigating stretching, along with world-class neurophysiologist, Dr. David Behm.
Stretching and flexibility are topics that seemingly can’t get settled, and there’s no shortage of conventional wisdom, from being insufficient, to being excessive. This episode unveils the real science behind stretching and flexibility, and explains the difference between too little, too much, or being in the “Goldilocks Zone.
Listen to learn about diffuse noxious inhibitory control and how that can affect pain, relaxation and ultimately, range of motion. Imagine how you’ll impress your friends at your next Zoom dinner party when you whip that one out!
Perhaps, you’re one of many who supports the objective of achieving maximum range of motion. You may be less convinced after Dr. J reveals his research findings on highly skilled basketball players. Dr. Behm ultimately explains the meaning of the Goldilocks Zone and Dr. J concludes with a different perspective on stretching. The fog that surrounds stretching should finally dissipate. Whether you stretch, or don’t, this episode is a MUST LISTEN!
In this episode, we discuss
- Stretching for range of motion, warm-up and performance
- The different stretching modalities
- The challenges with interpreting stretching research
- The effects of foam rolling
- Finding the right flexibility balance
- Considering new perspectives
Glossary
Acute - A condition of relatively rapid onset and short duration.
Autogenic inhibition - A neuromuscular process in which sensory mechanisms in tendons inhibit further contraction in the related muscles, after sensing increased tension.
Chronic - A condition of relatively slow onset and long duration.
Diffuse, noxious, inhibitory control - A process by which pain, sensed during stretching, results in inhibition and relaxation of muscles.
Electromechanical delay - The latency between a stretch sensed in the muscle and the ensuing contraction, or relaxation.
Fascicle - A bundle of muscle fibers surrounded by connective tissue.
Golgi tendon organ - A specialized sensory organ, located in tendons, which responds to increases in muscle tension by inhibiting further muscle contraction.
Inhibition - A specific reduction in neural stimulation and activation of a muscle.
Muscle spindle - A sensory nerve cell, located within skeletal muscle, with specialized fibers that transmit information about change in length, and rate of change of length to the central nervous system.
Nuclear bag fibers - A cluster of fibers within the muscle spindle that is sensitive to dynamic changes in muscle length.
Nuclear chain fibers - A sequential chain of sensory fibers, located in the muscle spindle, that detects changes in the length of muscle.
Plastic - A semi-permanent state of muscle length.
Stretch tolerance - The ability of soft tissues to withstand varying degrees of stretch.
Thixotropic - Improving the viscosity of tissues in order to enhance fluidity and mobility.
References
Behm, D.G. and Chaouachi, A. ( 2011). A review of the acute effects of static and dynamic stretching on performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 111(11): 2633-2651.
Behm, D.G. and Kibele, A. (2007). Effects of differing intensities of static stretching on jump performance. European Journal of Applied Physiology. 101(5): 587-594.
Behm, D.G. et al. (2016). Acute effects of muscle stretching on physical performance, range of motion, and injury incidence in healthy active individuals: a systematic review. Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. 41(1): 1-11.
Bisconti, A.V. et al (2020). Evidence for improved systemic and local vascular function after long‐term passive static stretching training of the musculoskeletal system. The Journal of Physiology. 598(17): 3645-3666.
Chaouachi, A., et al. (2010). Effect of Warm-Ups Involving Static or Dynamic Stretching on Agility, Sprinting, and Jumping Performance in Trained Individuals. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 24(8): 2001-2011.
What's the north node for merging the fitness industry and digital community connection?
Return guest Melanie Webb and Jennifer discuss this direction and the possibilities of what's to gain.
Exercise and health experts often measure and validate our exercise based on biological factors like weight loss and calories. This conversation wants to pull us in a new direction to measure how engaged we are with our fitness journey.
Topics of discussion:
- Best practices and trends in FitTech
- FitTech and WellTech and new lessons about entrepreneurship
- Exploration of why a digital fitness community matters
Melanie Webb is an inspiration to Jenn and many others, she is a leader in outdoor fitness and retreats. That’s why she’s the perfect person to teach us to step outside to play and workout in nature.
DEPARTURES Magazine calls Melanie Webb “The person to call for guided travel in Utah’s National Parks”
Melanie Webb founded Sol Fitness Adventures in 2007 (which is how long I’ve known her!) and added her private wellness retreat label WebbWell in 2019. She is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry and an innovator in extending wellness retreats into the outdoors. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, ATHLETA Chi, Outside, New Beauty, IDEA Fitness Journal, Los Angeles Times and more.
An avid explorer, Melanie’s athletic pursuits have taken her on adventures around the globe. She currently lives in Park City, where she bikes, hikes, and stand-up paddles her way through Utah’s spectacular outdoor playgrounds.
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Bob Soulierre once described his work as “The party trick that opens your heart”. That's because is work is the intersection of physical and spiritual. This episode shares a perspective on how we can use stress as a way to improve our health and physical performance.
Bob is a coach for mindset, breathing, cold exposure and hormesis for stress management. He works with a large array of performers and athletes including CrossFit athletes, opera singers and open water long distance swimmers.
This all emerged from his own transition from being a corporate cyber jockey on Wellbutrin to having his own feature on the CrossFit YouTube channel as an athlete in control of his health.
You’ll even learn how he has helped Jenn to be effective and potent with her inner work through the teachings of Wim Hoff, Oxygen Advantage and advanced HRV training.
Topics discussed:
- Showing up for the inner and physical work with presence
- Importance of community in human optimization
- Going from sufferfest mentality with exercise to leaning into your power with internal knowing
- HRV as a tool for measuring change
- What does a ZERO HRV look like
- The learning curve of changing your body
- Fundamentals of self development
- Pain neuroscience
- Vagus nerve, diaphragm and the goals of improving human performance
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How often have you attempted dumbbell presses with half the weight of your barbell bench? That should work, right?
After all, if your barbell is balanced, you should have equal weight on both sides. But unless you’re working with a pretty light barbell load, you recognized that splitting the weight in half doesn’t equate to a comparable workout. You may think the challenge is related to shoulder stability, but you may want to think again.
This is a biomechanics issue, which keeps you “In The Moment.”
Listen as Dr. J and GG deconstruct the biomechanics of barbell and dumbbell presses, and even toss an interesting perspective into the debate over fixed path v free weight exercises.
We’re ramping up the math and physics in this episode, but not to worry, you’ll get all the information you need to apply these concepts yourself, and decide; barbell, dumbbell or both?
In this episode we discuss:
- Forces as vectors
- How forces combine and resolve
- Normal forces
- Angle of incidence
- Shoulder moments
- Elbow moments
- Do dumbbells offer more “freedom” than machines?
Glossary:
Angle of incidence - the angular difference between a normal force and an applied force vector
Normal Force - a force which contacts a plane at a perpendicular angle
Resultant - the product of the combined effects of two or more component vectors
Scalar Quantity - A quantity that is fully described by a magnitude alone
Vector Quantity - a quantity that is described by both magnitude and direction
References:
Duffey, M. and Challis, J. (2011). Vertical and lateral forces applied to the bar during the bench press in novice lifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(9): 2442-2447.
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- S2, E3 - “In The Moment”
- S1, E3-”The F Word”
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Ask any avid runner what they think about treadmills and they will say...potentially anything! And for good reason. Treadmills, like many fitness products, have their polarized camps of promoters and detractors. Some say treadmills are more effective for conducting highly popular High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts, while others say treadmills are a lazier option, as the belt does the work for you. Can both perspectives be right? And while some treadmill criticisms are reasonable, do they apply to all treadmills? After all, not all treadmills are designed equally! If you have questions about these disputatious devices, listen to this episode in which we discuss the science and research about treadmills, and then decide for yourself if they’re worth a Run For The Money.
In this episode we discuss:
- The most common opposing views on treadmills
- The components of the issues; kinematics, kinetics and running economy
- The reason different studies may show different results
- Whether treadmills belong in the Fitness Eco-System
Glossary:
Coefficient of Restitution - the ratio of the final vs initial velocity of two objects after they collide
Gait - a pattern of limb movements made during locomotion
Ground Reaction Forces - the force exerted by the ground against a body in contact with it
Kinematics - branch of mechanics concerned with the motion of objects without reference to the forces causing them
Kinetics - the study of forces acting on objects
Relative Motion - the motion of one body with respect to another
Running Economy - energy demand for a given velocity of submaximal running
References
Websites
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https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/a774418/how-effective-is-treadmill-running-compared-to-running-outside/
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https://runnersconnect.net/treadmill-vs-running-outside-2/
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https://www.active.com/running/articles/indoor-vs-outdoor-running-3-things-to-know-about-treadmill-training
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https://www.womensrunning.com/training/road/why-does-treadmill-running-feel-harder-than-outside/
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https://greatist.com/move/is-running-on-a-treadmill-better-than-outside
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https://lauranorrisrunning.com/ask-a-running-coach-treadmill-running/
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https://www.runnersworld.com/training/a20846772/how-effective-is-treadmill-running-compared-to-running-outside/
Citations
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Bassett, D.R., Giese, M.D., Nagle, F.J., Ward, A., Raab, D.M., Balke, B. (1985). Aerobic requirements of overground versus treadmill running. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 17(4): 477-481.
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Damiano, D.L., Norman, T., Stanley, C.J., and Park, H-S. (2011). Comparison of elliptical training, stationary cycling, treadmill walking and overground walking. Gait & Posture. 34: 260-264.
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Dixon, S.J., Collop, A.C. and Batt, M.E. (2000). Surface effects on ground reaction forces and lower extremity kinematics in running. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 32(11): 1919-1926.
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Elliott, B.C., Pyke, F.S., Roberts, A.D., et al (1974). The biomechanical effects of treadmill training on running performance. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 8: 171-175.
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Kluitenberg, B., Bredeweg, S.W., Zijlstra, S., Zijlstra, W., and Buist, I. (2014). Comparison of vertical ground reaction forces during overground and treadmill running. A validation study. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2012: 1-8.
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Mooses, M., Tippi, B., Mooses, K., Durussel, J., and Maestu, J. (2015). Better economy in field running than on the treadmill: evidence from high-level distance runners. Biology of Sport. 32: 155-159.
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Schubert, A.G., Kempf, J., and Heiderscheit, B.C. (2014). Influence of stride frequency and length on running mechanics: a systematic review. Sports Health. 6(3): 210-217.
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Van Ingen Schenau, G.J. (1980). Some fundamental aspects of the biomechanics of overground versus treadmill locomotion. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 12(4): 257-261.
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White, S.C., Yack, H.J., Tucker, C.A., Lin, Hsin-Ying (1998). Comparison of vertical ground reaction forces during overground and treadmill walking. Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise. 30(10): 1537-1542.
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When it comes to ADHD and exercise, think smarter AND harder.
Different mental states and conditions have been largely left out of the conversation... not any longer, thanks to our rockstar guest, Tedi Searls.
Tedi talks about keeping the mind occupied and giving yourself variety in movement through aerobic and anaerobic activity.
We’re past fitness for physical outcome, and this episode invites you to think deeply about the myriad of approaches to improving the mind through functional fitness.
Tedi Searles is a trail runner, Health Educator, Fitness Trainer, and has ADHD. She is creating the happiest & healthiest version of herself and her cleints through fitness, food, & nature
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If you are a trainer you can gain knowledge from Tedi’s experience as a middle and high school physical education teacher and personal trainer.
If you are an adult with ADHD this conversation will reveal some how some standard myths are holding you back and what it’s like to work with a squirrly mind.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, you will be less confused about how chemicals like adrenaline, endorphins and dopamine during exercise.
Topics covered:
ADHD and common myths
Advice for adults and parents on using movement to help with focus
Different types of exercise for ADHD
Ways that the outdoors, pets & things in our everyday life can treat the symptoms of ADHD
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Links of interest:
2nd most downloaded episode on TFBF: Melanie Webb: Adventures in Mother Nature’s Gym
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The ThinkFit Be Fit podcast network is a refreshing change of pace from how you would normally talk about fitness. By understanding more deeply how things work, and offers a variety of approaches to fitness,
Hosts, Jennifer Schwartz, Gregory Gordon, Meredith Mack and Dr. Paul Juris have cumulatively over 6 decades of education and experience that is infused with off the cuff humor, helpful anecdotes and thought provoking discussion that will balance your viewpoints.
This is done with 3 shows on the same feed. Fitness for Consumption, Peach Pit Fitness and Think Fit. Be Fit. are the intersection of human movement science, exercise science, and embracing curiosity. This collection of shows discusses the nuances of training to help trainers, coaches, athletes & fitness lovers connect deeper to their exercise.
Here’s a riddle for you; Is a wall squat more like a typical back squat or a knee extension? Seems obvious, right? But, if you’ve been listening to our podcast, things are not always what they seem.
Still, the riddle remains. Whether you’re a personal trainer or exercise enthusiast, how would you begin to correctly answer this question? You can start with an opinion, but, knowing us by now, you know we prefer a more scientific approach. Is the answer that it resembles a back squat and has a similar kinetic chain? Or, is there something else, something inherent in every single exercise, although we rarely hear or see it mentioned in typical exercise commentary?
If you chose the last answer you’d be correct. What is that something? Well, it’s torque, of course. How does torque explain the effort we must apply to overcome the resistance in any given exercise? How does torque influence the way an exercise feels? Listen to this episode and discover how!
In this episode we discuss:
- How biomechanics influence our exercise experience
- Torque
- Levers
- Line of force
- Effort vs resistance
- Axis of rotation
- Moment arms
- Ground reaction forces
Glossary
Axis of rotation - a line, perpendicular to the plane around which a lever rotates
Biomechanics - the field of science that focuses on mechanical laws and their influence on movement and structure of living organisms
Ground reaction forces - the force, exerted by the ground, against an object in contact with it
Lever - a rigid body through which force is applied
Line of force - a line representing the direction along which force is applied
Moment arm - the shortest perpendicular distance from the line of force to the axis of rotation
Torque - a twisting force that tends to cause rotation
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“Neural Plasticity is arguably one of the most important features of our biology” Dr Andrew Huberman
The concept of Neuroplasticity holds so much promise for recovery from chronic pain and tightness, treating depression and anxiety with exercise and improving the health and longevity of the human brain.
The new “Love to Move'' episodes are dedicated to being more in love with exercise. Today’s episode on Neuroplasticity and BDNF is here to aspire your exercise with groundbreaking science to embody a love affair with exercise. After all, exercising muscle does more than burn calories! Exercising muscle is a way to increase the health of your brain and recondition pain, anxiety, depression and muscle tightness.
Jennifer even shares how her mother’s battle with ALS helped her see the importance of how exercise can influence the brain, body and mind simultaneously.
Topics:
- Through the lens of research that supports the muscular system's ability to have influence on the brain, mind and body, we can choose exercise that improves our ability to change and grow.
- ALS and Jennifer’s mission
- Meta analysis findings on exercise for depression and anxiety
- How lactic acid from exercise decreases anxiety
- Neuroplasticity with intention and attention
- How BDNF improves the structure and function of the brain
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References:
Karnib N, El-Ghandour R, El Hayek L, et al. Lactate is an antidepressant that mediates resilience to stress by modulating the hippocampal levels and activity of histone deacetylases. Neuropsychopharmacology. 2019;44(6):1152-1162. doi:10.1038/s41386-019-0313-z
Suliman S, Hemmings SM, Seedat S. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) protein levels in anxiety disorders: systematic review and meta-regression analysis. Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience. 2013;7. doi:10.3389/fnint.2013.00055
Wang, Jie, Wei-Wei Hu, Zhi Jiang, and Mei-Jiang Feng. Advances in treatment of neurodegenerative diseases: Perspectives for combination of stem cells with neurotrophic factors World Journal of Stem Cells 12, no. 5 (May 2020): 323–38. https://doi.org/10.4252/wjsc.v12.i5.323.
Sen, Srijan, Ronald Duman, and Gerard Sanacora. Serum Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, Depression, and Antidepressant Medications: Meta-Analyses and Implications Biological Psychiatry 64, no. 6 (September 2008): 527–32. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.05.005.
Links of interest:
Love to Move: Myokines
Love to Move: No more fat phobia
Found My Fitness, Dr. Rhonda Patrick
Dr. Andrew Huberman
Harvard blog on anxiety and exercise
Movement Pathways: using Neuroplasticity to heal from chronic injury and tightness
Due to popular demand, we are back with another version of the Fine Print, one of our signature episodes, in which we reduce a research study from the field of Human Movement Science to its fine print; you know, all the stuff you miss when you read something the first time around.
This time Dr. J and GG tackle a first-of-its-kind study, underwritten by a prominent health club operator and managed by a distinguished medical center. The intent of the study was, purportedly, to examine the difference in fitness outcomes between a group following an exclusive program, under the auspices of a high-caliber personal trainer, and another, which was entirely self-guided.
Take this rarefied opportunity to review a study with a real research scientist, Dr. Paul Juris, as he interprets and makes sense of some of the statistics that may reveal surprising conclusions upon deeper inspection. Does the study ultimately live up to the hype? Well, Dr J and GG offer their take home messages, but, you’ll have to listen for yourself to decide what this study is really all about.
In this episode we discuss:
- Experimental Design
- Periodization
- Randomization
- Statistical Significance
- Variability
- Effect Size
- Pseudo Science
Glossary
- Randomization - The reduction of sources of bias, when testing subjects, by randomly assigning them to one or more groups
- Significance - The probability that measured outcomes are not the results of random variations in a subject population. The minimum level of acceptance is typically less than 5%, meaning, there’s less than a 5% probability that measured outcomes are the result of chance alone.
- Effect size - A number representing the strength of the relationship between two variables in a statistical population, based on the mean differences between the variables and the population standard deviation. Too small of an effect size suggests a less meaningful relationship, even if it is statistically significant.
- Standard Deviation - A measure of the degree of dispersion of a set of values from the mean of the set. Sets with smaller standard deviations include individual values that are more closely clustered around the mean, and therefore, have more homogeneity.
- Variability - The lack of consistency of scores within a sample population
References
Storer, T.W., Dolezal, B.A., Berenc, M.N., et. al. (2014). Effect of supervised, periodized exercise training vs. self-directed training on lean body mass and other fitness variables in health club members. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 28(7): 1995-2006.
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Season 1, Episode 7: The Fine Print 1
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“A single bout of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood”
New York Times PhysEd headline, June 2020
The new “Love to Move” episodes are dedicated to being more in love with exercise. Today’s episode on Myokines and all sorts of other chemicals is here to aspire the how and why of using this groundbreaking science to embody a love affair with exercise. After all, exercising muscle does more than burn calories! Exercising muscle is a symphony of interactions that can change the trajectory of your health.
You can choose to empower yourself to exercise. Burpeeing yourself to exhaustion will have more purpose. A win-win for your physical confidence and health!
Topics:
- Through the lens of research that supports the muscular system's ability to have influence in immunity, longevity and disease prevention we can choose more fulfilling exercise and wellness routines.
- Being intellectually stimulated by exercise
- Highlight a pioneer in exercise physiology and neurobiology, Dr. Pederson, she is a real she-hero.
- Molecular responses to exercise
- Myokines
- Goal setting and different perspectives on goal setting
- Virtual studio announcements
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Reference:
Contrepois, K., Wu, S., Moneghetti, K. J., Hornburg, D., Ahadi, S., Tsai, M. S., Metwally, A. A., Wei, E., Lee-McMullen, B., Quijada, J. V., Chen, S., Christle, J. W., Ellenberger, M., Balliu, B., Taylor, S., Durrant, M. G., Knowles, D. A., Choudhry, H., Ashland, M., Bahmani, A., … Snyder, M. P. (2020). Molecular Choreography of Acute Exercise. Cell, 181(5), 1112–1130.e16. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2020.04.043
Links of interest:
NYT article, “A single bout of exercise alters 9,815 molecules in our blood”
Webinar on upgrading your exercise, FREE with Jenn
Movement Pathways: 4 openings this enrollment
Dr Pederson lecture
Google scholar page
Keith x Jenn episode January 18, 2021
Dr. J, Gregory, and special guest Dr. David Behm scrutinize one of today’s most popular training practices, unstable surfaces. From foam pads, to physioballs and Bosu’s, the fitness world is literally moving beneath our feet.
But are these tools really effective? As usual, that depends. Listen in as they share insights, research, and practical suggestions that may have you seeking more solid ground.
In this episode we discuss:
- A brief history of instability training in the gym
- Force production on unstable surfaces
- An EMG increase can correlate with decreased force output
- Unstable vs variable environments and prediction
- Static, dynamic and meta-stable training conditions
- Power training through the lifespan
Glossary
Dynamic equilibrium - A state of equilibrium during which the center of gravity is in motion.
EMG - Electromyography. A process of measuring muscle activity through the use of sensors placed on the skin (surface) or in the muscle (indwelling).
Equilibrium - Otherwise known as balance; a state in which one’s center of gravity is aligned over their base of support. Once the center of gravity projects beyond the supporting base, equilibrium is lost and falling occurs.
Metastable - A transient state of dynamic instability followed by a corrective response that restores equilibrium and stability.
Stability - A variable condition expressing the degree to which equilibrium can be maintained.
Static equilibrium - a state of equilibrium during which the center of gravity remains relatively motionless.
References
Anderson, K.G. and Behm, D.G. (2004) Maintenance of EMG activity and loss of force output with instability. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 18(3): 637-640.
Anderson, K.G. and Behm, D.G. (2005) The Impact of Instability Resistance Training on Balance and Stability. Sports Medicine. 35(1): 43-53.
Behm, D.G. and Anderson, K.G. (2006) The role of instability with resistance training. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 20(3): 716-722.
Behm, D.G., Anderson, K. and Curnew, R.S. (2002). Muscle force and activation under stable and unstable conditions. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 16(3): 416-422.
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“The quality, strength, amount and utilization of skeletal muscle is at the foundation of health as well as illness” Dr Gabrielle Lyon.
It’s a fact that exercise improves and changes lives. The reasons behind this are fascinating.The “Love to Move” series consists of episodes dedicated to being more in love with exercise. Today’s episode wants to show you how to use groundbreaking science to embody a love affair with exercise. Even more deeply so, through evidence-based information that gives exercise and muscle health some cred for being able to treat and prevent disease.
You can choose to empower yourself to exercise. Burpeeing yourself to exhaustion will have more purpose. A win-win for your physical confidence and health!
Topics:
- Through the lens of research that supports the muscular system's impact on inflammation we can choose to quit fat shaming ourselves to the gym and start to appreciate and respect how our body can thrive with physical activity.
- Physiological resets and endocrine hormones
- Muscle focused fitness vs fat phobia
- The anti-inflammation nature of exercise
- Brown fat
- Elite athletes are susceptible to suppressed immune systems
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part 1
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Ref:
Gleeson, M., Bishop, N., Stensel, D. et al. The anti-inflammatory effects of exercise: mechanisms and implications for the prevention and treatment of disease. Nat Rev Immunol 11, 607–615 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1038/nri3041
Links of interest:
NYT article
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/10/well/move/a-single-session-of-exercise-alters-9815-molecules-in-our-blood.html
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The premiere of Fitness for Consumption on Think Fit. Be Fit. network was a blast so we decided to have a conversation to recap our insights, funniest moments and important takeaways.
The new year always brings up the new year/new you thoughts about our consistent fitness failures but with these episodes and insights we welcome you to redefine your fitness journey with Human Movement Science lessons and information from Fitness for Consumption.
This 9 episode series lays out some critical thinking pieces about exercise and training for sports that you can apply NOW and when you return to the gyms and fields.
Rest assured, this integrative project is always pushing the conversation to open up about a non-judgmental approach to fitness
Our goal is to provide you insights that you won’t hear anywhere else while being science based- honestly it's a mental supercharge to add to your fitness approach
Our co-hosts have a combined 50 years of experience. PJ as a noted kinesiologist, a frequent lecturer at medical, scientific, sports, and fitness conferences, and has authored peer reviewed articles and chapters in medical and scientific textbooks. GG is a movement scientist with a focus in pain management and motor skill performance. has spent the past twenty years customizing strength and conditioning programs to fit the specific needs of his diverse clientele
Recap covers:
- Why We Move
- Fitness Ecosystem
- The F word part 1
- The F word part 2
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Exercise and the exercise experience is being rebranded. It’s not solely about the biological fat loss and physical mechanics anymore. This episode explores personal training from an emotional perspective, Pain Science and how exercise can open your heart to help us change.
Jennifer and Keith Shimon discuss his toolbox, client-facing changes, challenges and excitement and how he changed his view on coaching and exercise as a veteran gym owner, muscle therapist and coach. Keith Shimon is the co-owner of Body Activation in Wisconsin
If you are a trainer, this episode will be an insight on a big change in fitness which is working from a foundation of communication and the Bio-Pscyho-Social model of working in any health field.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, this conversation will present something more than motivation in personal training and that the idea of hiring a personal trainer just to lose 10lbs is cutting yourself short.
If you are from our corner of the fitness world, you will enjoy how Jennifer and Keith indulge in the idea that fitness can be so much more than the time spent in the gym or with your weights.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Recognizing bias in the fitness industry and during exercise
- Blocking and integrating emotions during exercise
- Long-term thinking and integrating life into exercise
- How pain and unhealthy body relationships can change
- Language during exercise (this is different from cueing and instruction)
Links of interest:
Keith’s Biz Body podcast https://www.bizbody.net/
Mark England
https://www.instagram.com/enliftedcoaches/
Procabulary
free daily practice called "Simply Move" : https://www.instagram.com/bodyactivation/
Keith on instagram for his podcast with odds and ends: https://www.instagram.com/keithshimon/
Book links mentioned during the show.
In search of Memory by Eric Kandel
Pain Science Mind Maps
Explain Pain by David Butler
Phantom Pain by VS Ramachandran
Puzzle Pain by Ronald Melzack
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Keith Shimon
The premiere of Fitness for Consumption on Think Fit. Be Fit. network was a blast so we decided to have a conversation to recap our insights, funniest moments and important takeaways.
The new year always brings up the new year/new you thoughts about our consistent fitness failures but with these episodes and insights we welcome you to redefine your fitness journey with Human Movement Science lessons and information from Fitness for Consumption.
This 9 episode series lays out some critical thinking pieces about exercise and training for sports that you can apply NOW and when you return to the gyms and fields.
Rest assured, this integrative project is always pushing the conversation to open up about a non-judgmental approach to fitness
Our goal is to provide you insights that you won’t hear anywhere else while being science based- honestly it's a mental supercharge to add to your fitness approach
Our co-hosts have a combined 50 years of experience. PJ as a noted kinesiologist, a frequent lecturer at medical, scientific, sports, and fitness conferences, and has authored peer reviewed articles and chapters in medical and scientific textbooks. GG is a movement scientist with a focus in pain management and motor skill performance. has spent the past twenty years customizing strength and conditioning programs to fit the specific needs of his diverse clientele
Recap covers:
- Why We Move
- Fitness Ecosystem
- The F word part 1
- The F word part 2
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Dr. Juris and Gregory welcome genuine fitness legend and industry icon, Keli Roberts, to the podcast. An accomplished instructor, presenter, author and continuing education provider, Keli gives us a peek into a fitness career filled with accomplishments and incredible experiences. Along the way, the team remarks on some unusual observations and opines on the limitations and needs of an industry in perpetual rediscovery.
In this episode we discuss:
- The early history of group fitness classes
- Keli’s journey to becoming a high profile fitness icon
- The current trend of “extreme” fitness classes
- Issues with exercise that exceeds your tolerance ability
- Some gym exercises you may want to reconsider
- PJ and Keli’s take on how continuing education for trainers and group fitness instructors should evolve
- The challenges and opportunities Keli and GG face with training their clients online
- Keli’s new book on providing a blueprint for anyone looking to start their own small group training business
Glossary
Tabata- A type of high intensity interval training protocol originally developed by Dr Izumi Tabata in the early 1990’s. The protocol as performed by Dr. Tabata consisted of eight 20 second maximum intensity intervals interspaced with 10 second rests
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The long year of 2020 has presented an opportunity to be active in our wellness process and to realign our collective values to health and social awareness. With an emphasis on equality, collaboration and connection Jennifer discusses The Wellness District with her friend and colleague Dr. Lola Capps.
In this episode we discuss wellness on a collective level and how we plan to show up for our community to create ripples of health.
Topics of discussion:
- Definition of wellness and how to practice it
- Dr. Lola’s unique chiropractic and nutrition practice in Alexandria Virginia
- The Wellness District of Del Ray Alexandria, Virginia and collaboration with other providers
- Aging, wellness and centenarians
- Dr. Lola’s personal nutrition and thyroid story
Jennifer even shares inside knowledge about muscle testing and regenerative medicine.
The Wellness District
https://thezebra.org/2020/09/07/introducing-alexandrias-wellness-district-in-del-ray/
https://www.facebook.com/thewellnessdistrictdelray
https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessdistrictdelray/
https://drba.wildapricot.org/
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The Wellness District on facebook
The Wellness District on instagram
Legendary neuromuscular physiologist, Dr. David Behm, headlines this exploration of neural adaptation. The term is ensconced in the fitness vernacular, but what, exactly, does it mean? Get ready for some true pearls of wisdom, as the team dives into motor control and specificity. They discuss Dr. Behm’s landmark research paper on intention, and wrap up with some suggestions on how trainers and strength coaches can best serve their clients. Prepare for enlightenment!
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The concept of neural adaptation
- Motor unit recruitment
- Intention and specificity
- Practical approaches to training
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Glossary
Action potential - The wavelike conduction of a neural impulse along a motor neuron, after continued stimulation of the cell reaches its firing threshold.
Agonist - The prime mover of an action, typically identified as a muscle, but may instead be an externally applied force, or gravity.
Antagonist - The opposition to the agonist. This may be a muscle, creating tension in the opposite direction of the agonist, an external force, or gravity.
EMG - Electromyography. A process of measuring muscle activity through the use of sensors placed on the skin (surface) or in the muscle (indwelling).
Henneman’s size principle - the principle which states that motor units are recruited sequentially, from small diameter, low tension, slow twitch, to large diameter, high tension, fast twitch.
Inertia - Resistance to change. Newton’s first law of motion states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Isometric contraction - Tension is generated at a constant muscle length.
Isokinetic contraction - Tension is generated while at a constant velocity.
Neural adaptation - Adaptive changes in the nervous system after exposure to a specific stimulus, allowing for improved muscular activation for the purpose of refining voluntary coordinated movement
Rate of tension development - The rate at which tension is generated in muscles. Higher rates of tension development are associated with enhanced performance.
Recruitment - A term expressing the activation of motor units.
Spatial recruitment - A process whereby multiple motor units are recruited in order to develop graded tension.
Temporal recruitment - A process whereby individual motor units are activated repeatedly, at varying frequencies, in order to develop graded tension.
Triphasic EMG - A pattern of recorded EMG activity in which agonist activity is followed by antagonist activity, and then finally, a repeated agonist burst of activity in order to stabilize a joint or modify motion.
References
Behm, D.G. and Sale, D.G. (1993). Velocity specificity of resistance training. Sports Medicine. 15(6): 374-388.
Schwendel, P. and Thorland, W. (1992). Effect of traditional vs power resistance training on improvement of baseball batting velocity. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise. 24(5, Supp) S137.
Szymanski, D.J. et al. (2007). Effect of torso rotational strength on angular hip, angular shoulder, and linear bat velocities of high school baseball players. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): 1117-1125.
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The fitness industry has tried to wrongly convince you that checking off a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge…
Since you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness.
Fortunately, This interview with William McNeely is a tell-all on thinking fit and being fit with a god-centered/universal/ view on “Why You Should Exercise, Eat Healthy, and Die Anyway…”
This also so happens to be the title of his latest book.
He’s a godly family man that writes with a strong philosophy voice and lifts heavy weights in Uggs.
Buckle up, this is a deep conversation...
If you are a trainer, this episode will be an insight on balancing gym life and family life in a meaningful and spiritual way.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, this conversation will present something more than motivation in personal training and that the idea of hiring a personal trainer just to lose 10lbs is cutting yourself short.
If you are from our corner of the fitness world, you will enjoy how Jennifer and William indulge in the universal connection of oneness in physical strength to the beat of the spirit.
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Books and blog
Research, research everywhere, but no one stops to think! We’re intent on applying evidence-based methods, as we should, but does the evidence in a research study, or an interpretation of a study, always stand up to scrutiny? Will you simply accept what you read without question, or will you join us on a journey of wisdom through The Fine Print?
Join our study club! Send us a message on Instagram, @Fitnessforconsumption, and let us know what study you would like us to cover and you might just join us on the episode!
Topics discussed in this episode:
- A kinetic and electromyographic comparison of the standing cable press and bench press (citation below)
- Dr. J describes the different sections of a research studyThe purpose of methodology; providing a means of objectively answering a research question, without directly determining the outcome
- “Ideal mechanical position”
- What is an MVIC and why is it used?
- EMG data relevance
- Thoughts on results between the two conditions
- Future directions this type of study could take
Glossary
Abstract - A summary of a research paper that explains the hypothesis, methods, results and conclusions of the study
Hypothesis - A statement by the investigators of the study of what the study will demonstrate at the conclusion
Methods - A detailed explanation about the subjects, the tasks they performed, specific laboratory equipment used to collect data, investigative procedures and statistical analyses
Results - A tabular, and sometimes graphical, presentation of the research findings
Conclusion/Discussion - The investigators’ interpretation of their data, often editorialized, providing insights into how the data relate to their research question
Torque - A force whose tendency is to cause rotation
Axis of rotation - A point around which an object rotates
Predictive Biomechanical Model - An applied model used to predict the forces acting on a structure
Find the The Predictive Biomechanical Model here
References
Duffey, M. and Challis, J. (2011). Vertical and lateral forces applied to the bar during the bench press in novice lifters. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(9): 2442-2447.
Santana, J.C, Vera-Garcia, F.J., McGill, S. (2007). A kinetic and electromyographic comparison of the standing cable press and the bench press. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 21(4): 1271–1279
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The fitness industry tried to convince you that a list of exercises is the same as gaining and applying scientific knowledge. Because you are here, you know that there is something more to gain by thinking for yourself and being empowered by fitness.
This interview with Grant Buchanan is a tell-all on thinking fit and being fit in a crowded marketplace of influencers and pop-culture nonsense.
If you are a trainer, this episode will be an insight on thinking for yourself and redefining functional training out of a neutral position.
If you are an exercise enthusiast, this conversation will present something more than motivation in personal training and that the idea of ‘being broken’ is flat out wrong and misleading.
If you are an Athletic Trainer or Strength & Conditioning Professional, this episode has some fun anecdotes about worthy certification and educational courses that don’t involve kettlebells and speed ladders.
Jennifer even discusses what she has learned from working with professional athletes in a one on one setting.
Topics of discussion:
Effective cueing techniques
Mindset of being broken vs taking our clients in an empowering direction
Grant’s story and interests as an Exercise Professional
Principles of active and critical thinking in fitness
Training tissues to expose weakness’
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Grant Buchanan
https://www.instagram.com/coachbewk/
Links of interest:
https://functionalanatomyseminars.com/find-a-provider/
https://www.instagram.com/coachbewk/
https://www.instagram.com/jennifer_simone_schwartz/
https://muscleactivation.com/
https://www.exerciseprofessional.com/
https://www.impactyourfitness.net/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/
This is the 100th episode! To celebrate join Jennifer in honoring this work, what that goes into it and the growth all around.
First of all, Thank you so much for even listening to 1 minute of any of TFBF’s episodes.
This special episode covers Jennifer’s lessons learned from publishing 100 episodes, the 2021 vision for TFBF and 2021 Fitness forecast with Kat Zajac of Ascend Cycle and Ascend Lift Lab.
The trends of 2021 might just be the start of taking our strength and health seriously. We even bring up sustainable meat, the demise of CrossFit and how 2020 was a spotlight on a$sholes.
Please note: Jennifer's audio isn't to our perfect standards in the second half of the episode, but it's still a great episode that will benefit our audience greatly!
Links of interest:
the episode on building glutes featuring Kat
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/how-jenn-is-training-glutes-and-insights-on-building-muscle-for-women/
Jenn and Kat’s virtual happy hour from August 21 https://www.instagram.com/tv/CEKWFPrn95l/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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https://www.instagram.com/ascendliftlab/
The conversation with Dr. Lori Quinn continues, and the group gets right at the heart of the matter. Do we actually need to apply corrective exercise techniques? Who wants to be constantly corrected, after all? Is what we’re seeing error, or normal intra-individual variability? And by the way, what’s wrong with error? Maybe it’s really beneficial for self-actualization. And in this episode, Dr. J and Dr. Quinn get into a friendly disagreement over essential coaching concepts. Listen in to hear the argument and so much more!
In this episode, we discuss
- Demonstrating vs instructing
- Corrective exercise, is it useful in a fitness setting or should it be in the domain of a clinical setting?
- The psycho-social implications of coaching
Glossary
Constrained Action Hypothesis - A theory proposed by Gabriele Wulf, Ph.D., in which an internal focus of attention constrains movements, while an externally applied focus results in more efficient and effective motion.
Corrective Exercise - A conceptual form of exercise designed to identify and correct incorrect or dysfunctional movement patterns through the application of prescribed exercises.
External cue - A cue that is given that directs a performer’s attention to an external point or object in the surrounding space.
Internal cue - A cue that is given that directs a performer’s attention to an internal anatomical process or sensation.
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In this installment, Dr. J and GG challenge a guiding principle of personal training, instructing specific, inviolable techniques.
Should we enforce movement rules and demand perfection - what’s perfect anyway? - or allow performers to self-organize and explore their own unique solutions?
Joining the conversation is Dr. Lori Quinn, director of the neurorehabilitation research lab at Teachers College, Columbia University. Together, they examine whether these conventions are empowering, or abolish our movement autonomy. After all, whose movement is it anyway?
In this episode:
- Different models of motor control
- Hypotheses on how we acquire skill
- The concept of corrective exercise
- Cueing and feedback, how do we use them appropriately?
- The concept of the movement “bandwidth of error” and discuss what it means to allow our clients to be self-actualized “active learners.”
Glossary
Augmented Feedback - Any feedback that is given to a performer in addition to proprioception, vision, taste, smell, or hearing
Variability - The inherent property of human systems that movements are not perfectly consistent, but vary both within and between repeated trials
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The FUN continues as Dr. Juris and Gregory peel away layers of the onion that is functional training. They change the narrative on what it means to be functional, and explore the various available tools and modalities that can help enhance function. They conclude by offering practical advice on designing truly functional solutions. Listen to what lies beneath!
In part two of this episode the duo cuts to the chase and gets down to what really matters. Ask yourself, when it comes to your strength and conditioning program, what actually matters? Does spending our time performing funambulist challenges result in meaningful improvements in performance? Or will improving strength, power and endurance ultimately make the difference? Hint (it’s the latter).
Dr. J and GG introduce work by Dr. Wayne Wescott that supports their perspective. GG shares a caveat to what makes an exercise functional from his perspective. Finally the guys wrap up with suggestions on how to successfully incorporate exercises, of all sorts, from ones that appear to mimic sporting activities to the most isolated, single joint movements into routines that will build your most effective fitness eco-system.
In this episode Dr J. and GG discuss:
- What it means to train functionally
- The role of machines, and other tools, in creating functional outcomes
- What replicating real-life movements may provide
- Functional exercise through the lens of joint structure and mechanics
- How to construct an effective functional training program
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Glossary
Joint isolation - The practice by which the focus of an activity, or exercise, is on a single joint
Muscle Isolation - The practice by which an exercise is intended to activate a single muscle or muscle group
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One of the beautiful things about golf is that adjusting, learning and respecting the foundations are all constants. This two part conversation dives deep into aspects of golf foundations and unconventional, deep topics about improvement.
In the first episode we discussed the mobility and strength for golf. In this episode we focus on the real target which is going from confidence in the body to high performance.
This conversation uncovers. Trevor even discusses common mistakes that we make as golf enthusiasts in the attempt to improve our game.
Topics discussed:
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Mental side of the game
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Ego, perfectionism and golf
- Trevor discusses coaching on tour and high level decision making in the game
- Common myths about golf instruction
If you are a golfer this episode will be an inside look to the mindset of a golf professional who works with players on tour and is a highly sought after instructor.
If you are a strength and conditioning or sport coach or trainer, this episode explores one of the most elusive and fun topics in human performance, the mental side of the game.
Trevor’s background:
- Worked at Glenwild Golf Club and Spa: 2004-2010
- Silverleaf Club: 2007-2010
- Mission Hills Golf Club (China): 2010 - 2013
- Briggs Ranch Golf Club / Dormie Network: 2013 - Present
- Dormie Network Institute: 2019 - Present
Links of interest:
https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/news-and-reviews/blog/article/28
https://www.dormienetwork.com/ballyhack/
https://golf.bhrettmccabe.com/
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It’s time to poke the bear! In this, the first of a two-part series, Dr. J and Gregory take a critical look at functional training. They’ll evaluate some of the conventional thinking around the “F” word, turn it upside down and inside out, and present some enlightening research that’ll really make you reconsider your assumptions. Finally, they’ll redefine what it really means to train functionally.
Join Fitness for Consumption in part one of this episode in which they stir up some real controversy. We explore the emergence of functional training in the fitness world and examine some of the claims and theories of modern day proponents.
Are many of the accepted beliefs regarding functional training supported by credible, empirical science?
Or, do they germinate from the whims and unsubstantiated theories of many current fitness gurus? To answer this, they dive deep into some research that begins to cast doubt on some of those theories. Dr. Juris shares some of his real-life experiences encountering functional training, and together, we offer a new definition that may change your approach to training functionally.
Topics discussed:
- History and emergence of functional training practices
- Questions that begin to challenge the conventional thinking on functional training
- Landmark research that raises questions about current approaches to function
- The difference between a functional process and a functional outcome
- A new perspective on functional training
Glossary
Functional outcome - An approach to exercise in which the focus is on the transfer of the training effect to objectively measured goals.
Functional process - An approach to exercise in which the focus is on the organization of movement.
References
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McNitt-Gray, Jill (1993). Kinetics of the lower extremities during drop landings from three heights. Journal of Biomechanics. 26(9): 1037-1046.
Mikkelsen, C, et al (2000). Closed kinetic chain alone compared to combined open and closed kinetic chain exercises for quadriceps strengthening after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with respect to sports: a prospective matched follow-up study. Knee Surg, Sports Traumatol, Arthrosc. 8: 337-342.
Newton, R.U. & McEvoy, K.P. (1994). Baseball throwing velocity: a comparison of medicine ball training and weight training. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 8(3): 198-203.
Okada, T, et al (2011). Relationship between core stability, functional movement, and performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(1): 252-261.
Parchmann, C.J. and McBride, J.M. (2011). Relationship between functional movement screen and athletic performance. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 25(12): 3378-3384.
Wisloff, et al (2004). Strong correlation of maximal squat strength with sprint performance and vertical jump height in elite soccer players. British Journal of Sports Medicine. 38: 285-288.
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One of the beautiful things about golf is that adjusting, learning and respecting the foundations are constants. This two part conversation dives deep into aspects of golf foundations and golf strength training that are evolving, unconventional and deep topics.
Jennifer’s experience with Muscle Activation Techniques™ influences her approach with golfer’s and strength training for golf and is an inside view to Bryson DeChambeau's recent strength gains. This inside point of view to one of the hottest topics in the game is not to be missed. They discuss the big topics of strength training, Bryson DeChambeau and the evolution of how the game is approached.
Being athletic and realizing your human potential is special. Jennifer and Trevor even discuss bone health and how ground reaction forces absorb in the body.
Topics discussed:
- The foundation of training that Trevor uses with his athletes\
- The evolution of strength training and golf
- Mobility and golf
- Foot motion and the golf swing
- Bryson DeChambeau and Tiger Woods
- Advice on strength training for golf from an MAT™ perspective
- Mobility with strength for any sport
Links of interest:
https://www.si.com/golf/2020/10/29/bryson-dechambeau-breaking-golf-daily-cover
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/aug/05/bryson-dechambeau-trainer-greg-roskopf
https://www.dormienetwork.com/home/news-and-reviews/blog/article/28
https://www.dormienetwork.com/ballyhack/
https://muscleactivation.com/
If you are a golfer this episode will be an inside look to the mindset of 2 professionals that love working in the game of golf.
If you are a strength and conditioning or sport coach or trainer, this episode will help you understand a novel approach to strength that is breaking the golf internet!
Trevor’s background:
- Worked at Glenwild Golf Club and Spa: 2004-2010
- Silverleaf Club: 2007-2010
- Mission Hills Golf Club (China): 2010 - 2013
- Briggs Ranch Golf Club / Dormie Network: 2013 - Present
- Dormie Network Institute: 2019 - Present
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Dr. Juris and Gregory continue the exploration of fitness with an insightful discussion of how we solve movement problems, and how we structure our workouts and programs to produce specific, goal-oriented, adaptations. They wrap things up by suggesting that the best fitness outcomes are the product of an inclusive, holistic, fitness ecosystem.
In our previous episode we introduced a new definition of fitness and its constituent parts. We established that an exercise is essentially a physical problem. In this episode we look at the other half of the equation; if we’ve got problems, we’re going to need solutions. Those start with the concept of substrates and why developing them is so critical to our goals.
From there, we look at how developing substrates leads to creating system wide adaptations. Once we’ve adapted, what’s next? Do we want to set up exercise scenarios where we meet the challenges perfectly or create a specific overload? Where does variety in our exercise program come in? Should we employ a “muscle confusion” strategy? Dr. J and GG discuss an alternative approach to maximizing your fitness
potential; creating your own fitness Eco-System. What’s inside the Eco-System? Listen to find out!
In this episode we discuss:
- Components of a fitness solution
- Improving fitness through adaptation
- The first thing you should ask a client before starting any exercise
- Risks and benefits of movement problem-solving
- Building your fitness eco-system
Glossary
Fitness eco-system - A multi mode and discipline approach to exercise in which all interventions are considered as tools which can then be used in a strategic way to cultivate substrate development
Substrates - Specific adaptations in various tissues that are developed through specific training that are essential in order to perform a task
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Fitness is as fitness does. Are we really fit? For what? In this inaugural episode, Dr. Paul Juris and Gregory Gordon, MA tackle the very notion of fitness, seen through the lens of human movement science. They offer a new definition of fitness, from the perspective of, “why we move.”
What is fitness?
Well, that’s sort of like asking, what is a car or what is a dog? Of course, you know what it is, and you assume everyone else also knows what you know. When you start scratching a little bit below the surface, however, you might discover that your definition of fitness differs from those of your colleagues, friends or family. Perhaps it’s all about body fat, or how many tires you can flip. How downward is your downward dog? How long can you hold your plank? Maybe it’s not so simple after all.
Before we can learn how to get fit, we need to figure out what fitness is in the first place. That’s what this episode is all about, defining fitness from the perspective of human movement science. Join us as Dr J. proposes a unique definition of fitness that might just shift your thinking a little. We dive deep into the notion of exercises as problems and look at our movements as solutions.
How does that relate to fitness? Join our conversation and find out!
In this episode we discuss:
- A new definition of fitness
- What we mean by fitness problems
- The components of a fitness problem
Glossary
Constraints - Factors that influence, or limit, our movements and actions
Spatial - Referring to the three-dimensional space, including objects therein, in which movement occurs
Temporal- Referring to the timing component of a neural command, or timing of a movement
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Welcome to a short solo-cast with Jennifer on Think Fit. Be Fit podcast, where we love the idea of smart exercise, having a strategic mindset and using academic support for choosing our best exercise. Jennifer introduces a concept that helps her read scientific articles, apply smart exercise with clients and introduce academic concepts on the podcast.
We are dedicated to being a breath of empowered air for your fitness mindset. This episode is a perfect place to start if you are ready to ignore advertisers and listen to your biology!
We can also promise that our exercise glossary is curated with some of the most important concepts in exercise and movement science!
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Strategy for exercise can make you boundless- but where do we start? It turns out ‘following party lines’ is relevant and deleterious in exercise too. The information in this landmark episode of Think Fit. Be Fit. podcast has the potential to completely change the way you view exercise which is a major step in strategically applying the best exercise for your body.
This of course challenges our thinking about exercise, which is our topic today along with the exciting introduction of our second show on TFBF, Fitness for Consumption. This new series takes on subjects that are used and abused daily in fitness pop culture and at the PhD level are making it more savory and simple for consumption.
Noted kinesiologist, Dr. Paul Juris, and motor learning and clinical specialist Gregory Gordon share more than 50 years of collective knowledge and experience, offering a human movement point of view on all things fitness. Through their scientifically practical and common sense approach, they’ll cut through trends, orthodoxy and pseudo-science, to help you understand not only WHAT to do, but, more importantly, WHY you’re doing it in the first place.
If you are stuck in an exercise rut or rabbit hole of questions about it then tune in to this episode because we can breathe some logic and inspiration into your fitness brain.
You know strategy in exercise makes you boundless- but where to start? (wink - wink) this episode is a great warm-up for what is about to come!
If you are a trainer interested in developing your critical thought or a therapist interested in lifestyle medicine, then this episode has some interesting topics that can help you grow.
PJ even shares his platinum rule for personal trainers that he has shared with the highest tier of trainers in certifying fitness organizations.
Topics covered:
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Not losing an opportunity to gain knowledge and wisdom about your body and exercise. It’s such an incredible investment of your time and energy.
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The difference between an understanding vs just repeating instruction
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The platinum rule in training from PJ
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Information processing in exercise and movement
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A sharp mindset is not only helpful in our exercise, but it can also be an edge for the athlete or anyone who loves science with their fitness . Our guest today is esteemed Physical Therapist, Dr. Seth Blee of Inova Sports Medicine and is the head Physical Therapist for the Washington Nationals and Washington Spirit and recently featured on ESPN in the E60 documentary of Alex Smith of the Washington Football Team.
One of the main topics of this episode is Seth's unique approach to Physical Therapy. You will hear Jennifer and Seth mention some of these techniques such as PNF, dry needling and neuromuscular control used in rehabilitation.
Seth Blee PT, DPT, CFMA, CSCS has completed extensive continuing education coursework and training and is one of the principal instructors at the Institute for Physical Arts.
If you are a trainer or strength coach, a student, a therapist of any kind this is obviously a podcast for you as Seth is a teacher, manager and learner. We all can learn so much from him.
If you are unvested in your training process, this episode will be worth your time because it's an inside look into how the best and most engaged Physical Therapist’s think and operate in managing not only the World Series champions, The Washington Nationals
Rather than thinking about the multi million dollar arms that he works with or his role in Quarterback Alex Smith's incredible rehab story, think about the possibility of decreasing the ambiguity in the injury recovery process as the future of sports medicine or for yourself or your team.
This episode is loaded with to learn, share and become curious about
Topics covered:
- Seth’s unique background and approach to Physical Therapy
- missing links in Physical Therapy
- mindset while working on your injury or body
- His experience with the Institute of Physical Arts
- Core and posture in a 3 pillar model of treatment
- active vs passive mentality in treatment
- the language of coaches and therapists
- ACL tears and questions about training and prevention
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Washington Nationals: Arm overuse blog
NVTBL podcast interview
Understanding the importance of bodywork and being physically fit for professional sports is something that Kika Mela of Mela Therapeutics and Ki-Ro Core Trainer knows both from her experience as an athlete and working with them for over a decade in South Florida.
This episode is an open conversation about her experience that spans finding purpose in retirement, retiring from professional sports with your body intact and Jennifer and Kika even touch on sexual harassment.
Topics discussed:
- Physicality of riding a racehorse (hint.. it’s almost impossible for the majority of the population to complete once around the track)
- Similarities between being a horse jockey and other sports
- Finding purpose and bliss after being a professional athlete
- Learning about exercise and the body after professional sports
- Efficient exercise for athletes
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Find Kika and the Ki-Ro on instagram
https://www.instagram.com/kirocore/
https://www.instagram.com/melatherapeutics/
Links of interest:
Veteran entrepreneur podcast
https://www.nsca.com/events/conferences/ptcon/
https://www.kiroconcepts.com/
The exercise industry loves to talk about your goals, and losing weight, or celebrating a hot bod but no one is discussing the things that actually matter – the way we approach and think about exercise.
Most popular fitness models are built on straw man logic and binary thinking that focuses on unimportant knowledge. In this solocast, Jennifer shares 4 reasons to upgrade your exercise because there is so much more to improving your body than what we’ve been led to believe.
She even shares an exciting announcement about her new co-hosts for season 4!
Topics covered:
- Bypassing the benefits of exercise while you are out there ‘killing it’
- The type of exercise that makes it harder to care for our joints
- What is a healthy muscular system?
- Attaining knowledge vs Applying knowledge
- Season 4 announcement
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Jennifer Schwartz
Studio in Alexandria Virginia
Want to learn how to manage your body and exercise with precision? Jennifer’s course, Movement Pathways is available. Learn more here
Links of interest:
Featured co-host Paul Juris (5/18/2020)
Featured co-host Paul Juris (5/20/2020)
Featured co-host Gregory Gordon (4/1/2020)
Featured co-host Gregory Gordon (4/8/2020)
What can you integrate in 10 minutes to change your health and improve your immune system? Being mindful and present for 10 minutes a day can actualize all the things we want from exercise!
Mindfulness is much more than sitting still. It’s a way to self lead and become your strongest self.
While we can appreciate that science is catching up to the ancient wisdom of mindfulness, pop fitness culture tends to run away with these terms without taking a moment to study its origins nor proven integration techniques.
Today’s guest is an evidence based thought leader in integrating mind-body wellness and has even been at the academic forefront in promoting the health benefits of ancient wisdom for a modern life. Shirley Archer is an Integrative health thought leader that is internationally recognized and a best selling author.
Topics covered:
- Eastern wisdom and evidence based
- Opportunist and vanity marketing and how it has harmed the wellness and fitness marketplace
- Mental hygiene and mindfulness
- Present based exercises
- The resilience of the human body
Shirley Archer, a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard University and Georgetown University Law Center, is an integrative health promoter and advocate, best-selling author of 16 books, award-winning fitness industry leader and health journalist, with over 25 years experience in mind-body holistic health and wellness. She's a former New York City attorney turned full-time integrative health advocate, meditation teacher, public speaker, author and yogini. Through her live younger blog, over 1,000 magazine articles, books, podcasts and videos, Shirley inspires people worldwide to take personal responsibility for creating optimal health and longevity through a mindful approach to healthy living along with simple to apply tips based on Eastern wisdom and evidence-based information.
Links of interest:
www.shirleyarcher.com
Facebook Group
Shirley on Instagram
Washington Post feature- fitness myths
Soundcloud
YouTube
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This conversation with Pamela Gold, Founder of Hackd Fitness and Jennifer is full of radical insights into an energetic approach to actualizing body potential.
Enhancing our capacity to thrive is part fascination with how the body can change itself and part exploration of making room for new beliefs about our body. This episode showcases both of these concepts and more.
Pamela has been passionate about mind, body and spirit optimization from a very young age. An overachiever from the start, she grew up on a farm in upstate NY, attended Yale University as a Microbiology and Biochem major, and then moved to NYC where she supported the growth of a restaurant chain from 18 locations to over 100 and was the point person on an IPO, all by the age of 24. After becoming a mom, she became passionate about physical fitness and wellness and founded Fulfill Fitness, specializing in personal training and nutrition coaching. She then spent two years as President of The Beacon Program, a NYC behavioral therapy based food and weight clinic.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- What it actually means to make room for change on a spiritual, behavioral and physical level.
- Autonomy is the ultimate hack for resisting the marketing tricks of the fitness industry
- Any one- fit or feeling defeated- can benefit from the tips and techniques that pam shares todays
Topics discussed :
- Integrating an energetic expression in fitness
- Independent thinking about your fitness journey- tips on making your journey aligned to your spirit
- Retraining the brain with body and emotional pain
- Mindfullness strategies
- Unrecognized trauma with food choices and fitness
- Being skillful with our habits
- The pillars of emotional behavior and healthy living
- Self development wisdom for the 2020 overload
- Relationship to food and emotional blocks
Links of interest and books mentioned:
Pam's best selling book: Find More Strength
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0692843302/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_HH3ACb48MMDDS
Follow Pam on instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pamelapgold/
Victor Frankl
https://www.viktorfrankl.org/
Untethered Soul
https://www.amazon.com/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379
Self care and wellness Dr Mark Atkinson https://www.bulletproof.com/diet/self-care-ideas/
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The trendiness of glute exercises and showcasing a well built behind is here to stay. This episode is packed with insights on how women can efficiently build muscle in the legs, hips and glutes.
Jenn features her training philosophy, reflections and why working with a barbell is essential for her. We are also featuring two experts in the field of strength training and conditioning that can support women of all sizes to build the body of their dreams.
Topics discussed:
- Different ways to strengthen the hamstrings, glutes and hips
- Hip thrusts, squats and eccentric exercises
- ACL reconstruction and arthritis
- Bone health for women
- Hip injuries in women
- Health optimization and toxic loads in the body
- Class format of the Lift Lab at Ascent Cycle
- Myths of training glutes
Links of interest:
http://katzajac.com/
https://www.instagram.com/kat_zajac_ac/
https://www.instagram.com/ascend.strength/
https://www.ascendcycle.com/our-story
https://northernvirginiamag.com/health/fitness-features/2020/08/10/ascend-cycle-owner-kat-zajac-talks-the-ascend-garage-and-lift-lab/?fbclid=IwAR1dP2Qfsh4avO0IElkXdj_S6x-oekRVvgsHnfcBj_RCYkehO4meSvoGN3g
https://www.ryancrossfield.com/
http://www.staystrongsc.com/
https://www.instagram.com/staystrongstrengthcoach/
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/a22887424/hip-joint-pain/
Jenn and Ryan throwback from March
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Physical Therapy within an energetic matrix is how Kori Reigel DPT of One2One Physical Therapy integrates healing for injuries, pain and bringing balance to the entire body. Kori and Jenn discuss how Biofield tuning can turn on your inner compass and help your body heal from injury and pain.
When we are healthy and without injury we can use energetic sound healing (in the Biofield) to know how hard to push our bodies and provide equilibrium for recovery.
Kori is a graduate of University of Delaware and Neumann University (DPT). Kori was a Division 1 Volleyball player at Delaware. As an integrative therapist Kori uses multiple techniques to help her patients and athletes, and she tells us how she uses Biofield Tuning to facilitate healing across many types of cases. She is also trained in Postural Restoration Institute methods and Cranio-sacral therapy. Read more about her here.
Topics discussed:
- the magnetic energy field around all of us
- how the body gives us feedback in the energetic or electrical matrix
- muscles adhesions and integrative PT
- how grounding can help whole body fitness
- stress and pain during COVID
- a cost effective sound healing solution for the collective
- a bigger picture of muscle imbalances
- mindfulness and internal performance
Links of interest:
Join Kori for a biofield tuning group class
https://one2onephysicaltherapy.thinkific.com/collections?category=biofield-tuning
Learn more about biofield tuning http://www.one2onephysicaltherapy.com/services/soundtherapy/what-are-biofield-therapies/
Follow One 2 One Physical Therapy on instagram https://www.instagram.com/one2oneholisticpt/?hl=en
Jenn's podcast about the diaphragm with Kori's coworker:
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-core-of-the-core-with-noelle-ekonomou-dpt/
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According to Matthew Stampe LAc of Nova Acupuncture we can cultivate a balanced life at home with the wisdom of Oriental Medicine. In this episode Think Fit. Be Fit. podcast shares the nuts and bolts of acupuncture, Tai Chi, and moving energy in the body as well as thoughts on COVID, the immune system and being our healthiest.
Jennifer and Matthew Stampe discuss several topics related to how acupuncture has improved her life, is a mainstay in how she maintains her health and about how the collective health seekers can take actions everyday to honor and find inner health power.
Topics discussed:
- Chinese diet therapy
- Pillars of Chinese Medicine
- Tai Chi and Qigong
- The second brain of the body: Microbiome
- Gut Biome and cravings
- The 5 elements and balancing energy
- Marijuana and Chi
- Hormones and sexual health
- Thoughts on staying healthy during COVID
Links of interest:
https://novaacu.com/
https://taijiclub.live/about/
https://taijiclub.live/chinese-dietary-therapy-2/
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This episode was originally inspired by the Fuse Ladder and how much we use it in the Alexandria studio, Impact Your Fitness. Mariska Breland, the creator of the Fuse Ladder, a patented 8 in 1 fitness apparatus, sat down with Jenn and Tara to discuss all of our favorite things about the Fuse Ladder.
There are so many important topics brought up in this conversation between three women who view strength as more important than correct form and looking pretty in yoga poses. If you’re a trainer or rehab professional, you’ll hear from a leader in fitness for neurological conditions and if you want to upgrade your studio or home gym for distanced sessions, this episode will give you an opportunity to learn more about how Jenn and Mariska have been thriving with the Fuse Ladder.
A little bit about our guest and co-host:
After overcoming MS and multiple injuries, Mariska had to swap running for pilates and yoga. She had been teaching since 2003, but her signature style, Fuse Pilates, was coined in 2005. Despite her background in neuroscience and passion for neuro physical therapy, life continued to push Mariska towards fitness and changing people’s lives in the pilates scene. Her favorite workouts combine gymnastics, strength training, and pilates. She also swears by using the Fuse Ladder!
Tara began teaching Pilates mat classes in 2012 and completed her comprehensive apparatus training through Power Pilates in the summer of 2016. Ever the student, she still takes weekly lessons with senior teachers, and has attended continuing education workshops with Anula Maiberg, Andrea Maida, Benjamin Degenhardt, Blossom Crawford, and Bob Liekens, among others. Also an avid yogini, Tara completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space (now YogaWorks) in 2018 and is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance and is known for her warm and playful nature.
Topics discussed:
- Limitations of yoga and pilates for improving bone health, posture and overall strength
- Avoiding injury as a yogi
- Utilizing the ladder for power, flexibility & corrective exercise
- Feeling empowered by pull ups
- Not allowing medical status or age determine your fitness level
- Using this as a pilates system and a fitness system
- Working with spring tension vs other types of resistance
- Misconceptions about balance training
- Working online and growing a training business
Check out our guest and co-host:
https://www.mariskabreland.com/about
https://www.instagram.com/mariskabreland/
https://www.instagram.com/fuseladder/
https://www.instagram.com/theneurostudio/
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/pilates-for-every-body/
https://www.instagram.com/tararose224/
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As you may have noticed by now; being healthy drives my motivation.
Today's episode was inspired by my own personal health journey with functional medicine
What you'll learn in this episode
- Fout things I’ve learned about Functional Medicine on a societal level and working alongside these practitioners
- how my personal healthcare depends on the philosophy of functional medicine to be accurate plus the four things I’ve been contemplating about that.
links of interest:
Hamstring Freedom guide
Dr. Anca Sisu's practice in Virginia
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/dr-anca-sisu-md-on-a-functional-medicine-approach/
Find a Functional Medicine doctor or specialist, click here https://www.ifm.org/
Unconventional Medicine by Chris Kresser
Oberon Biofeedback
Learn more about comprehensive gut testing
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Optimal health and fitness doesn’t have to be a guessing game. Chronic illness, aging, old injuries or stress can get in the way of whole body fitness and feeling good while moving. Functional Medicine can reverse the negative impacts of stress and life on our body. A guided approach to whole health and fitness starts with measurements and data that the typical doc does not offer. Functional Medicine is the future. If you want to realize the potential of your body with blood work, stool and genetic testing and if you are motivated to advance in age without chronic illness, then you’ll learn why Functional Medicine is the best solution.
Please note that information in this episode this is NOT medical advice.
Themes of this episode:
Healthy expressions of genes and hormones can be stumped when a functional medicine approach is not taken.
Knowing more about the body is a tool for achieving sustainable fitness and health.
Health sovereignty and the ability to bounce back from almost anything life throws at us is a privilege that Functional Medicine can award us.
Jenn has a truly holistic fitness approach that includes Functional Medicine
Meet Dr Anca Sisu MD of Restore Balance Integrative Health in Alexandria Virginia. She has more than 17 years of experience in the medical field, having worked as a Medical Doctor and a Registered Nurse. Also, prior to opening her practice she worked for Inova Steinmetz Integrative and Functional Medicine in Alexandria VA. She has training in Functional Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulation and Acupuncture. Special areas of interest include fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, thyroid disease, headaches and musculoskeletal pain.
Topics of discussion:
- Detailed medical testing for health and illness stages of life
- Skin as a reflection of digestive health
- How stress builds up and loads the body
- Leaky gut and muscle health
- Jenn’s health and resilience goals
- Genetic mutations and various manifestations in health
- Telemedicine and Functional Medicine
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Allostatic load (here's a podcast all about that)
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Gregory Gordon MA of Exercise Intelligence joins Jenn for a special recap episode!
Check out the blog on our most downloaded shows of 2020 with notes on the content:
https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/our-most-popular-episodes-january-june-2020/
As we start the second half of 2020, we have seen our community grow tremendously and we thank you for your support!
If you are a long time listener and are looking for ways to help us grow, we’re grateful for you! Here’s a few ideas:
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There are advantages to workouts in an outside natural environment that are difficult to account for within the confines of a gym or fitness center. This is because the body and mind were beautifully designed to adapt to our environment. Today’s episode is an exploration of adventure meets exercise and leadership for fitness professionals.
In this day and age exercise is not just a way to improve our metabolism, it needs to be sustainable and effective enough to strengthen the immune system, negate the artificial lights, improve our brain health and many other things. A fitness instructor that can bridge this together is rare and much needed! This is a conversation for trainers, fitness leaders and exercise enthusiasts who are interested in engaging in exercise in Mother Nature’s gym, in their business or life. Exercise and Movement Science experts often measure and validate our exercise based on the load and the stimulus response, so this idea might be completely ignored by most fitness professionals.
Melanie Webb is an inspiration to Jenn and many others, she is a leader in outdoor fitness and retreats. That’s why she’s the perfect person to teach us to step outside to play and workout in nature.
DEPARTURES Magazine calls Melanie Webb “The person to call for guided travel in Utah’s National Parks”
Melanie Webb founded Sol Fitness Adventures in 2007 (which is how long I’ve known her!) and added her private wellness retreat label WebbWell in 2019. She is a recognized leader in the adventure travel industry and an innovator in extending wellness retreats into the outdoors. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, ATHLETA Chi, Outside, New Beauty, IDEA Fitness Journal, Los Angeles Times and more.
An avid explorer, Melanie’s athletic pursuits have taken her on adventures around the globe. She currently lives in Park City, where she bikes, hikes, and stand up paddles her way through Utah’s spectacular outdoor playgrounds.
Purchase Mother Nature’s Gym
https://www.amazon.com/Melanie-Webb/e/B07MXRTDDV?ref_=pe_1724030_132998060
Where to reach Melanie:
https://www.instagram.com/solfitadventure/
https://www.instagram.com/webbwellco/
https://solfitnessadventures.com/
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https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
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Finding the sweet spot for running and enjoying your movement is worth an inside look at how the feet contribute to strength, force absorption and running with natural confidence.
Rick Merriam has spent years educating runners on how to compete and have fun without pain. He is a seasoned massage therapist, professor of anatomy and kinesiology and has his own podcast, Engaging Muscles podcast. In his 25 year career, he has experience working as a biomechanics based massage therapist including work at ESPN, overcoming his own back pain and shares some stories from working with a high performance running shoe store.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Running economy starts from the bottom up
- The mechanics and how our joints move when running
- How shoes and cleats can ruin foot strength
- The mechanics of natural gait and shoes
Links of interest:
Previous Running episodes on TFBF:
https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/avoiding-injury-and-strength-training-advice-for-runners
https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/the-common-fallacy-of-running
Previous Running episodes on TFBF: https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/avoiding-injury-and-strength-training-advice-for-runners
https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/the-common-fallacy-of-running
Rick’s bio on EngagingMuscles.com
https://www.engagingmuscles.com/bio-rick-merriam/
And podcast https://www.engagingmuscles.com/podcast/
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If you're adamant about health and fitness for the long-term, not just the short-term benefit, then you will want to use Jenn and Ben's conversation for guidance on the inside view of fitness education's broken system.
"Making it" in your fitness journey requires adaptability, openness and a willingness to be held accountable. This is true of both fitness professionals and exercise lovers.
You'll learn about the 5 arch types in fitness education that have left a stain on the industry. We are bringing this to our audience's attention because it's important to have useful information while we are attempting to access empowered exercise and healthy lifestyles.
You'll even hear an anecdote from training as a Major League Soccer Player and exploitative marketing practices.
Here's the reference for the FMS and soccer player study https://www.painscience.com/bibliography.php?bakken17
To learn more about our guest, Ben Dragavon, check him on on instagram and our previous episode with him from June 15, 2020.
Jenn is on instagram @Impact_Your_Fitness
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Self transformation is beyond self awareness. It is a reshaping of perception while being in ownership and abundant energy. Do you want to know how a professional approaches this process? This episode is a transparent view of helping oneself through a course of trusting the process.
Dr. Stephanie Johnson DC is not only a chiropractor, ART Practitioner and business owner. She is also an avid yoga teacher and student. Jenn and Stephanie discuss her experience with yoga with a yoga article that has made a big impact on her practice as well as their experience in COVID quarantine.
"At any instant, the quality of your life is directly related to how interested you are in it." 🙏
-Joel Kramer
Links of interest:
June 2019 episode on Active Recovery
https://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/stephanie-61019-1146-am
Stephanie’s Washington DC practice
https://www.sjohnsonchiropractic.com/
Stephanie’s Virginia chiropractic practice
https://posichiro.com/team/dr-stephanie-johnson-2/
https://www.instagram.com/sjchiropractic/
https://www.instagram.com/drjohnsonyoga/
Download,- Yoga as Self Transformation by Joel Kramer
LINK https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5560c37ae4b0c18afa3e2f44/t/56ddca087c65e498ac6b7cbb/1457375759225/YogaAsSelfTransformation.pdf
Jenn’s blog on trusting your body
https://medium.com/@jennifersimoneschwartz/trusting-your-body-and-powerful-exercise-a73e6f5b20ef
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Ben Dragavon knows more than a few things about client defined progress and high performance athletics.
Join Jenn and Ben for this conversation about the nuances in taking it to the next level from being a defeated athlete to micro-assessing and training Olympic athletes like Hope Solo.
Here's a little more about Ben:
He is a Muscle & Joint Specialist for the professional athlete to the everyday human. He has over 12 years of experience as a professional athlete and coaching in professional athletics.
He served as an assistant coach, strength coach, and medical staff member for Seattle Reign FC for five years. Dragavon is a former assistant coach for Seattle Sounders 2, Sounders FC U-23s, Sounders FC Academy, Seattle University Men’s Soccer, Western Washington University men’s and women’s soccer. Dragavon served as a goalkeeper coach for the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team U-18s and U-19s. Dragavon is educated in Muscle Activation Techniques and in the Resistance Training Specialist Program, and he has a B.S. from Western Washington University in Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy. Dragavon has worked with athletes from the NFL, MLB, EPL, German Bundesliga, USMNT, USWNT, NWSL, US Deaf National Team and US Skiing
Links of interest:
Where you can connect with Ben
https://dragavonperformance.com/
https://www.instagram.com/dragavonperformance/
https://www.instagram.com/westcoastgk/
https://www.instagram.com/athletictraininginstitute/
Press:
https://www.si.com/edge/2016/02/23/hope-solo-workout-uswnt-seattle-reign-training
https://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-soccer-baxter-20160730-snap-story.html
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https://www.impactyourfitness.net/
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Being decisive and creative was a necessity during the recent global events that have changed the world.
This episode is all about building an effective home exercise experience by sharing exercise mechanics knowledge. This is an ongoing project for Think Fit. Be Fit. as we believe our community's exercise is about personal growth and getting stronger despite complicated circumstances.
Jenn and Ed have over 35 years of experience as exercise professionals and now rely mostly on bands and bodyweight exercises because they had to be physically distanced from their well equipped studios. This episode is here for you to learn their tricks!
The funny thing about body weight exercises and bands is that most of us used them out of convenience but without access to gyms we are now using bands and body weight exercises with unfortunate urgency and necessity.
Broadening your understanding of the technical parts of the bands is easy to do! Just listen to our podcast, take notes, experiment with Strategic Variation™ and, as always, get in touch if you need more guidance.
Here’s the breakdown of the discussion:
- A real physical education includes not only understanding some of the biology and physiology but also the mechanics of exercise.
- Tools for success are better than allegiance to an exercise
- Technical aspect of bands and their range (plastic vs elastic)
- Learn about the different ranges and ways to replicate your cable routine with bands.
- Band placements and considerations for purchasing
- Methods for broadening your choices
- The importance of bone building with exercise
- Strategic Variation™ considerations for bands
- information on Ed's virtual HIT/Reformer class
Links of interest:
Part 1 of The Enhanced Home Fitness Solution https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/the-enhanced-home-fitness-solution-with-ed-morand/
Strategic Variation™ by Tom Purvis
https://www.exerciseprofessional.com/about/
Get in touch with Ed:
edmorand@icloud.com
https://www.beyondpilates.net/
https://www.facebook.com/BEYONDPILATESNYC/
https://www.instagram.com/ed_morand/
https://www.instagram.com/beyondpilatesnyc/
Get in touch with Jenn:
www.impactyourfitness.net
https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
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The most optimistic way to signal the next era of wellness is say “it’s time - to wake - the fck -up”* with guest Keith Norris on Think Fit Be Fit podcast.
Keith is the co-founder of Paleo f(x)™ and a true visionary in the ancestral health movement and exercise. Paleo f(x)™ is the world’s premier holistic wellness event, covering health, nutrition, fitness, sustainability, self-development, spirituality, relationships, entrepreneurship, & everything in between. They are planning to host it July 14-16 2020 in Austin Texas.
In this episode, Jenn and Keith dive into navigating your health during this weird and complicated time. Also this is a rare conversation between two people who are spiritual and also very interested in lifting weights.
- 7 pillars of health and immersive education at Paleo f(x)™
- The importance of self-leadership in health
- Critical thinking and learning for the process of attaining wellness and staying healthy
- The wisdom and innate intelligence of the human body
Jenn and Keith dig deep to bring you friendly advice and tough love. Learn how Keith helped drive paleo culture forward with his values, intelligence and intuition towards a smarter health movement.
Check him out here:
www.paleofx.com
http://ancestralmomentum.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theory2practice/
https://twitter.com/KeithNorris
Jenn's monologue inspired by The Portal https://art19.com/shows/the-portal
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Throughout the month of May Think Fit. Be Fit. went on a deep dive of the core. This is the 6th episode in that series.
Here’s the summary of May’s core-centric episodes:
- An episode all about Pilates; why it’s a full body exercise modality and not purely abdominal focused. Link
- Learning motion intrinsically with the creator of the Core Restore training system. Link
- An expert guest, academically rooted with 35 years of experience at the highest level of kinesiology and professional sports, weighs in on the core craze. Link
- A Physical Therapist explains the diaphragm from her perspective and why she calls it the ‘core of the core.’ Link
All of these episodes are my attempt to think independently about exercise so that I can make the best decisions for myself, athletes and clients. There is a sad movement in fitness in which education is barely emphasized and the industry is full of time-wasting (and possibly dangerous) fluff. The final episode of May’s core focused episodes is a conversation on challenging the body with a tool that can give us a spectrum of resistance around the body, the KI-RO Core Trainer.
Meet my esteemed colleague and friend, Kika Mela, Co-Owner of Mela Therapeutics, Inc. and the creator of the Ki-RO Core Trainer. She is a Master Level MAT Specialist, MAT Rx Specialist, and has been a Licensed Massage Therapist for 25 yrs. She has worked extensively with professional and elite athletes and is a contributor to the training process at Bommarito Performance Systems as part of their medical team.
Kika and I discuss a number of things related to athletic performance, muscles and movements, how her invention the KiRo helps address the flaws in training this part of the body.
Topics that we cover:
- How the KI-RO was developed and how it helps Kika’s clients who are almost exclusively professional athletes.
- A discussion on a universal definition of ‘the core’.
- How athletes can benefit from this device
- Exercises that are more precise than crunches or swinging our legs
- How this part of the body is related to movement and athletic performance
- Getting specific with exercises using the KI-RO Core Trainer
- Pelvic motion and hamstrings in relation to the core.
Grab your device and your thinking cap as we get real and open - not only discussing issues we see in fitness, but offering safe but awesome solutions as well.
Links of interest:
Find Kika and her work at
https://www.melatherapeutics.com/page/page/6405961.htm
https://www.kiroconcepts.com/
discount code for 15% off: TFBF15
https://www.instagram.com/kirocore/
Hamstring blog from KI-RO
https://www.kiroconcepts.com/post/tight-hamstrings-maybe-not
Silfies SP, Ebaugh D, Pontillo M, Butowicz CM. Critical review of the impact of core stability on upper extremity athletic injury and performance. Braz J Phys Ther. 2015;19(5):360‐368. doi:10.1590/bjpt-rbf.2014.0108
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4647147/
Hamstring episodes from September 2019:
http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/this-plagues-so-many-active-people-hamstrings-that-just-dont-quit
http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/strengthen-your-hamstrings-like-a-pro
http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/what-weak-hamstrings-really-need
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Title: Independent Thinking and the core with Dr. Paul Juris Ed.D.
Exercise Science Insider ep #12
This is a conversation on independent thinking about the core with Dr Paul Juris Ed.D.
Paul is a noted kinesiologist specializing in education, motor skill development, sports performance enhancement, rehabilitation, and intuitive program development. He has also provided extensive sports development, rehabilitation and education consulting for organizations including the NBA, NHL, USTA, US Cycling Federation, the PGA and US Equestrian Team. Paul was previously Vice President of Science and Education at PGA Kinematics Lab. He served as Director of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute. He was also the Chief Science Officer at Cybex International for 9.5 years.
A strong core has long been THE main goal of many people enthusiastic about fitness . It seems that we’ve been conditioned to believe that the “six pack” is the embodiment of health and athletic performance. This belief has covered up the true essentials of movement which seems to have little to none scientific relevance to throwing medicine balls and planks.
I have a lot of questions about the ‘core’ because the more I learn about the science of the core the more I realize that the use of this term is deleterious and how the fitness industry has failed the consumers.
Here are the topics covered in this episode:
- Fixation on a ‘strong core’
- Education facilitation for learning about the core
- What are some important things to know about measuring core movements or strength
- EMG studies
Links of interest:
(not mentioned) Good story on how the fitness industry runs with little evidence and creates a market
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/21/magazine/21FOB-physed-t.html
Pump one lectures
Part 1 https://youtu.be/RJ8dbXzO0rs
Part 2 https://youtu.be/cyZfPK1_opk
Part 3 https://youtu.be/eezXjJeHpFM
Part 4 https://youtu.be/rN7JhJpMRWY
2 previous podcast episodes on Motor Learning and Motor Control
April 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gregory-gordon-motor-learning-skill-acquisition-in/id1379865962?i=1000470203837
Some of Paul’s work at Cybex https://www.cybexintl.com/education/exerciseanalysis/
April 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gregory-gordon-pt2-motor-learning-skill-acquisition/id1379865962?i=1000470874657
“Cueing is the substance of our message” Nick Winkleman PhD Trainers, athletes, therapists and coaches- has this EVER been more true? Cueing may be one of the most underrated skillsets that get developed by fitness professionals. There is an art attached to cueing and choosing the substance of our words that is aligned to improving every aspect of performance- speed, autonomic nervous system, efficiency and strength. Virtual fitness might be a part of the new norm. Interacting online when it comes to movement might be the necessary inconvenience that will make you a better trainer and mover. Join Jenn on this episode for a perspective on learning the art of cueing for fitness, athletic coaching and therapeutic exercise. This episode highlights a special guest, Dr. Paul Juris Ed.D. He is a noted kinesiologist specializing in education, motor skill development, sports performance enhancement, rehabilitation, and intuitive program development. He has also provided extensive sports development, rehabilitation, and educational consulting for organizations including the NBA, NHL, USTA, US Cycling Federation, the PGA, and US Equestrian Team. Paul was previously Vice President, Science and Education, at PGA Kinematics Lab. He served as Director of the Equinox Fitness Training Institute Links of interest: Some of Paul’s work at Cybex https://www.cybexintl.com/education/exerciseanalysis/ Nick Winkleman PhD, The Language of Coaching https://amzn.to/2W4m9Sd Dr. Gabriele Wulf http://optimalmotorlearning.com/ 2 previous podcast episodes on Motor Learning and Motor Control April 1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gregory-gordon-motor-learning-skill-acquisition-in/id1379865962?i=1000470203837 April 8 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gregory-gordon-pt2-motor-learning-skill-acquisition/id1379865962?i=1000470874657
Have you ever thought that the learning of a motion is one of the biggest components of an exercise experience?
Chris Verdi of Core Restore New Jersey and Jenn have spent time on his patented training system, The Core Restore. This truly unique apparatus has a lot to offer anyone willing to try a new way to activate movements or muscles. This includes body building competitors, an athlete recovering from an injury, dedicated clients with pain and many more.
They discuss learning movement and feeling connected in an exercise like never before (you'll have to see it, to believe it on instagram) and case studies that are underway.
Check out Chris and The Core Restore on instagram, YouTube and in gorgeous Asbury Park, New Jersey. www.core-restore.com
You can receive a personal demo by contacting Core Restore at dan@core-restore.com
You can reach Jenn at www.impactyourfitness.net, on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
Links of interest:
https://painchats.com/low-back-pain-surgery/ https://painchats.com/back-pain-faq3/ https://www.painscience.com/tutorials/low-back-pain.php http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/the-updated-way-to-understand-pain https://integrativewellnessgroup.com/our-why/#
The automatic motions of our body are rarely thought of in terms of chronic pain and performance. We are discussing a topic today that bridges all of those factors together; the diaphragm, breathing and the pelvic floor. Please welcome the 2nd Physical Therapist guest on Think Fit. Be Fit., Noelle.
Noelle Ekonomou has Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Saint Louis University and has received extensive training in both orthopedic, neurologic and acute rehabilitation. Noelle is passionate about helping others pursue their overall health and wellness goals and believes in providing the highest quality of care. With an integrated, whole-body rehabilitation model, Noelle uses extensive evaluation, examination and treatment procedures. She deeply explores the root cause of her patients’ injuries — considering musculoskeletal, vestibular, vision, neurologic, lymphatic, and cardiopulmonary systems.
Noelle has advanced her skills through continued post-graduate coursework for osteopathic manual therapies including muscle energy, strain-counterstrain, cranial and joint mobilizations, and fascial and lymphatic balancing. She has also been specially trained to perform internal pelvic floor muscle evaluation and treatment through the Hermann and Wallace institute.
In addition to her manual skills, Noelle also began her special interest in treating scoliosis and neuromuscular imbalances through the Postural Restoration Institute (PRI).
How to reach Noelle: http://www.one2onephysicaltherapy.com/about/about-us/ https://www.sculpd.co/ https://www.posturalrestoration.com/ Noelle on instagram https://www.instagram.com/noellekono/ https://www.instagram.com/one2oneholisticpt/ Links of interest: Oxygen Advantage https://amzn.to/3aXxTdq Wim Hof breathing and Buteyko leader and coach: Bob Soulliere in Alexandria https://www.breatheyourpower.com/ Research on breathing techniques: Ballon breathing Lower back pain and ballon breathing: Check out out video on Ballon Breathing by signing up for the podcast newsletter, it will be sent to you immediately. https://www.impactyourfitness.net/newsletter Jenn on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
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“Physical fitness can neither be achieved by wishful thinking nor outright purchase.” Joseph Pilates
The goal of today's short episode is to present the theory that Pilates, the modality and man, have a lot more to offer than ab exercises and helping lower back pain. Jenn is bringing on her Pilates teacher, Tara Becker, for a presentation on a whole-body approach to Pilates and why every single person can use it in their fitness program.
Tara Becker discovered Pilates in the early 2000s while studying at Syracuse University. Having undergone three reconstructive foot surgeries as a teenager, she was impressed with the way Pilates safely strengthened her whole body while helping her feet. As a former gymnast, she also loved how Pilates combined strength and flexibility on different apparatus.
Tara began teaching Pilates mat classes in 2012 and completed her comprehensive apparatus training through Power Pilates in the summer of 2016. Ever the student, she still takes weekly lessons with senior teachers, and has attended continuing education workshops with Anula Maiberg, Andrea Maida, Benjamin Degenhardt, Blossom Crawford, and Bob Liekens, among others.
Also an avid yogi, Tara completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Tranquil Space (now YogaWorks) in 2018 and is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance and is known her warm and playful nature.
Check out Tara at:
www.impactyourfitness.net
https://www.instagram.com/tararose224/
Links of interest:
Quotes from Joseph Pilates
https://www.inspiringquotes.us/author/8890-joseph-pilates
Article on some of the interesting history of Pilates
https://thewirecutter.com/blog/pilates-flu-epidemic/
Jenn on Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
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Chances are your home exercise program is centered on full body cardio and burpees. If this is the case, join Jenn and Ed Morand for a conversation on enhancing and amplifying your home workout.
There's nothing wrong with the typical full body cardio home workout, but what if you could replicate every exercise from a cable machine with tubing and a carabiner? Wouldn't that be better? This episode will walk through several things that can be implemented at home for a rich and robust exercise experience.
Topics covered:
- Training and fitness are essential services
- Why Ed doesn’t call exercises by a particular name
- Simple science can enhance your exercise experience and performance
- The make up of Ed’s unique at home pilates exercise class blend.
- Boosting nitric oxide with exercise
- We discuss the physics of tubing
- Cues that enhance bodyweight exercise
Links of interest:
Book mentioned: Movements That Heal
Muscle Activation Techniques
Purchase a quality carabiner for your tubing
Get in touch with Ed:
edmorand@icloud.com
https://www.beyondpilates.net/
https://www.facebook.com/BEYONDPILATESNYC/
https://www.instagram.com/ed_morand/
https://www.instagram.com/beyondpilatesnyc/
Get in touch with Jenn:
www.impactyourfitness.net
https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
You can support the podcast by checking RUVI, a high performance drink that is just fruit and veggies and nothing else. It really speaks for itself- no additives/sugar/gluten and all the fiber- your first order comes with a free shaker bottle. Go to https://impactyourfitness.thrivelife.com/ruvi
Instagram influencer workouts seem pretty harmless and fun. While they serve their purpose of capturing your attention, Jenn and Jaclyn of Athleats Nutrition discuss how ‘fun and sweaty’ are not the same as appropriate and effective. They would argue that the nature of Instagram influencer workouts are not stimulating enough to be effective for fat loss and achieving muscle growth in females. In other words, you can benefit to stop and think about your body and its mechanics while scrolling Instagram. Tune in for more information on getting the most out of your workouts and more nuggets, such as these conversation highlights:
- Fitness and nutrition programming
- Stress and weight loss
- Finding new ways to add resistance to exercise without machines
- An alternative to jumps and plyometrics
- Vitamin D
Jaclyn provides nutrition and fitness programming, check her out here: https://www.instagram.com/athleatsnutrition/
Jenn provides training for muscular strength issues related to old injuries and muscle tightness.
www.impactyourfitness.net
Some inks of interest:
- Fitness Junkie book, just a fun book
- https://wwd.com/eye/lifestyle/fitness-junkie-lucy-sykes-novel-10942353/
- Metabolic testing that Jaclyn uses
- football education for ladies
- https://linktr.ee/athleatsnutrition
- http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/jaclyn-interview-1420-520-pm
- https://www.instagram.com/athleatsnutrition/
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Today’s episode is a really important one. It covers a topic that affects someone you know or perhaps even you and it’s definitely something we are trying to avoid, which is chronic pain. Here are some statistics: * 50 million Americans live with chronic pain * Between $500 and 630 BILLION is lost annually due to chronic pain in America * Patients experience persistent pain after routine surgery up to 50% of the time. * 18% of women suffer from migraine attacks. * Back pain is the leading reason for sick leave and early retirement in Europe. * Back pain represents 27% of all types of pain. * 34.6% of pain patients in Canada think of suicide. * In N America pain accounts for 78% of all ER visits.
Meet Jen DeLorenzo a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified Functional Manual Therapist, Therapeutic Pain Specialist, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is based in Alexandria Virginia and aligned with Jenn's in-person practice. Topics discussed * A new way of working with Physical Therapy * Pain as an experience, there’s so much more to pain than our biology * How the environment that we are in can influence pain * The 4 main pillars of health for the nervous system and pain * Chronic pain information that most physicians don’t understand * What nudging with pain means
Links of interest:
https://drgominak.com/ https://evidenceinmotion.com/people/adriaan-louw/ https://evidenceinmotion.com/ https://noijam.com/about-noi/ https://www.instagram.com/theexercisedesignlab/ https://youtu.be/gwd-wLdIHjs https://medalerthelp.org/chronic-pain-statistics/ jen@delorenzopt.com 703-859-3415 https://www.linkedin.com/in/jendelorenzopt/
These conversations are the reason WHY Jenn started this podcast. The way we exercise is a direct reflection on how we view the body. The Exercise Science Insider episodes are designed to show you that exercise is so much more than meets the eye.
This episode lays out some critical thinking pieces about exercise and training for sports that you can apply NOW and when our gyms and fields open back up Theme for part 2: How learning the skill of an exercise or a sport skill can contribute to being injury free, confident, athletic and fit. READ THIS White Paper from Gregory Gordon Topics covered: Recap of our first episode, find it here The importance of having a bandwidth of error How virtual training can be more effective exercise Tactile and verbal feedback- when it’s most helpful Electrical stimulation is not the same as teaching muscles in a rehab setting Links of interest: Exercise Intelligence https://www.instagram.com/exercise_intelligence/ https://linktr.ee/exercise_intelligence Jenn on instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
Fitness has been reframed for us. Today's episode is about balancing your beliefs about your fitness journey with what is important for health.
Here are the 6 fundamentals of injury prevention while boosting the accuracy of your workouts:
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Develop your intuition and knowledge about exercise
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Perfect the warm-up process
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Know what you're capable of and the opportunity costs
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Spark recovery and care for the Nervous System
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Match your nutrition to your workout goals
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Aspire to live a life of physical self-sufficiency
Links of interest:
Support the show by drinking Ruvi, all fruits and veggies with no additives or sugar. Purchase here: https://impactyourfitness.thrivelife.com/ruvi
Check out this podcast episode if you want to meet a true professional in nutrition and functional sports nutrition http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/jaclyn-interview-1420-520-pm Blog on the Nervous System care https://www.impactyourfitness.net/NervousSystemcare Learn about developing skills and knowledge 1. https://fs.blog/knowledge-project/philip-tetlock/ 2. http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/gregory-gordon-motor-learning-and-skill-acquisition-in-exercise
Learn how to perfect the warm-up process https://www.impactyourfitness.net/OnlineMovement
Jenn on instagram https://www.instagram.com/impact_your_fitness/
Learning and skill acquisition have a big domain in the discussion on healthy exercise.
This episode is a fun dive in to the inner workings of an intellectual connection to exercise. Jenn’s guest today is someone she calls a friend, mentor and colleague; Gregory Gordon MA of Exercise Intelligence. He is a movement scientist with a specialization in pain science and motor learning who practices MAT RX and customizes strength and conditioning programs. He has notable experiences in providing continuing education courses for Cybex International in neuroscience based content and received his Masters degree in Motor Learning and Control from Teachers College, Columbia University.
If you are a personal trainer, this episode will directly influence your view on the body and what is actually important when it comes to overall fitness from a brain and motor learning perspective.
If you are an exercise lover, this episode has information for programming your workouts for accessing all types of muscle fibers.
If you are in athletic coaching, you’ll love how this content explains that perfect practice is a waste of time.
There are so many concepts from the typical personal training manual that get blown out of the water in this episode! Please check out the links and references.
Topics that we covered:
- Rethinking personal training
- Exercise as skill development
- Phases of skill acquisition
- Essentialization in exercise: strategic weekly planning of accessing all motor units all while consistently working on all the body’s capabilities safely progress.
- Differences between motor learning and motor control and motor performance
- Power and velocity from the Motor Learning lens
- Muscle memory (implicit and explicit)
Links of interest: Follow Gregory https://www.instagram.com/exercise_intelligence/ https://www.exercise-intelligence.com/ Chris Beardsley https://shor.by/sandcresearch https://www.instagram.com/chrisabeardsley/ Dr. Paul Juris https://bkbx.fit/meet-paul-juris/ Columbia University, Motor Learning https://www.tc.columbia.edu/biobehavioral-sciences/movement-science-and-education/academics/motor-learning-and-control/ Gregory's white paper https://gallery.mailchimp.com/8b0f1b3d025e61aeadf46d7f7/files/e1ba461f-8af7-4497-8357-08a7e68aec5e/The_Path_of_the_Conscientious_Observer.pdf References: 1)Power Training @ 30% 2)Great resource for basic Motor Learning and Control Concepts: Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications By: Magill, Richard A,Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education 3)Paper on quads being harder to activate than other muscles https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11870692
Quarantine and Chill with Ryan Crossfield! Meet Jenn's new friend, LA based coach Ryan Crossfield. He is an introverted Health & Performance Coach with a lot of experience optimizing health and body composition. This is essentially a conversation between two exercise professionals that are not seeing clients due to the pandemic shutdown and social distancing. It should be obvious that both Jenn and Ryan enjoy optimizing their health and live the healthy life. We are reviewing Ryan's Quarantine and Chill guide, which can be found here. http://www.staystrongsc.com/blog "With social-distancing in full swing, it may seem like options for improving your health are down to Quarantine and Chill, or participating in the scourge of bodyweight workouts that are woefully ineffective at promoting long-term results. Instead let's look at some options that can be completed within the isolation of your own home!” We touch on so many things like Joe Rogan, kettlebells, toilet paper, sugar, sleep, stress, digestion, the nervous system, organ meats, micro-dosing and of course ‘Game Changers'. Check out Ryan here: https://instagram.com/staystrongstrengthcoach?igshid=5qoufcmvvgbd http://www.staystrongsc.com/blog/2020/3/23/quarantine-amp-chill https://www.instagram.com/p/B-Kq3z4FrLi/?igshid=8703srrmub59 Jenn’s short podcast on immunity http://thinkfitbefit.libsyn.com/keeping-your-immunity-high Check out Ruvi, fruit and vegetable drinks https://impactyourfitness.thrivelife.com/ruvi Things we mentioned in the podcast: High Intensity Health https://www.youtube.com/user/highintensityhealth Charles Poliquin https://www.poliquingroup.com/ Dr. Satchidananda Panda with Dr Rhonda Patrick https://youtu.be/-R-eqJDQ2nU Michael Pollen’s books Omnivores Dilemma https://www.amazon.com/Omnivores-Dilemma-Natural-History-Meals/dp/0143038583 How to Change Your Mind https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0735224153/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0 John Meadows https://www.instagram.com/mountaindog1/?hl=en Max Lugavere https://www.instagram.com/maxlugavere/?hl=en Dr. Zach Bush's digestion product https://ionbiome.com/ Joe Rogan’s debate on Game Changers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0zgNY_kqlI
