Nothing Makes Perfect

Effective practice often comes down to having enough structure, but not too much. In this episode -- *after starting with an announcement* -- I share 3 examples of how to create a flexible practice structure. Will you apply one of the structures to your practice? If you want to share an idea, a question about your practice, or a request for a future episode, I'd love to hear from you! Leave a...

I got to be a guest on one of my favorite podcasts! Kris Hampton ( Power Company Climbing ) was putting together an episode on failure. So naturally, he thought of me... The episode turned out so well, I asked Kris if I could share it on here. As always, if you have any feedback on the show or questions about your practice, you can leave a voicemail at FeinMovement.com/podcast .

Hint: It doesn't involve perfection. :D Have feedback on this format? A question about your practice? An idea or request for a future episode? Leave a voicemail at  FeinMovement.com/podcast Email me: Jeremy@FeinMovement.com @NothingMakesPerfect  (IG) @JeremyFein  (IG) This episode was edited by David Schockett. If you're looking for music or audio editing for your project, I highly recomme...

Leah Samelson is a handbalancer turned future lawyer. She is a graduate of l'Ecole de Cirque de Quebec, where she specialized in handbalancing, acrobatics, and slack-rope. After almost a decade performing and teaching, Leah went back to school to pursue a career in environmental law. She now lives in Portland, and graduated from Lewis & Clark Law School in May of this year. She no longer p...

Trying to take my own advice. Have feedback on this format? A question about your practice? An idea or request for a future episode? Leave a voicemail at  FeinMovement.com/podcast Email me: Jeremy@FeinMovement.com @NothingMakesPerfect  (IG) @JeremyFein  (IG) This episode was edited by David Schockett. If you're looking for music or audio editing for your project, I highly recommend contacting...

Competitiveness, camaraderie, throwing, and leadership. About Mack Growing up, Mack played every sport he could find. He went on to play college football at Boston College and Bentley University, before going onto a brief stint in the NFL with Washington. In his own words, he "has too many friends to count, loves them all dearly, and is quite possibly the luckiest person in the world." Abo...

Come join me for a session to see how I've been applying the Learn / Perform / Enjoy model to my climbing practice. Have feedback on this format? A question about your practice? An idea or request for a future episode? Leave a voicemail at FeinMovement.com/podcast Email me: Jeremy@FeinMovement.com @NothingMakesPerfect (IG) @JeremyFein (IG) This episode was edited by David Schockett. If you&#39...

What a treat to talk with Kyle Fincham about improvisation – on stage, in practice, and in life. About Kyle Kyle Fincham is the creator of Infinite Play. He has over 20 years of teaching experience and has been facilitating movement for over 10 years. He is the founder of Movement Brooklyn, has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and hosted over 100 episodes of the Behind the Movement podcas...

Should we train to failure? There's so much out there to do -- how do we choose? If you have a question about your practice or an idea you want to share, head to FeinMovement.com/podcast and scroll to the orange button. One click, and you're recording! About the Show Hey, I'm your host, Jeremy Fein. I'm a coach who helps clients build strength and skill, while actually enjoying the...

I was planning to ask Samantha Emanuel about her superpower of using imagery to inspire movement, but she got injured days before our conversation. So we talked about both! About Samantha Samantha has been performing and teaching dance and other movement disciplines for over 20 years. She does some really interesting work alongside a physiotherapist, and is the co-founder of the Back to Roots inte...

Jon and I first came across each other about 5 years ago, when I taught a skill unit for an online group he was running. We immediately connected on how we thought about movement, but even more on putting people first. We’ve gone on to lead courses together such as The Movement Guild, bounce ideas around, and challenge each other to do meaningful work. For many of you, Jon needs no introduction, b...

Driving...? Is that really a PHYSICAL skill? Give the intro a listen, and then you can decide if this episode is for you ;) About Fitzie Fitzie has been professionally slinging and delivering cardboard for just under two decades. Instead of buying a boat, motorcycle, or hunting cabin, he’s invested in fitness education and good coaching over the years so he can keep delivering. Instagram: @parcels...

A legend and a psyched beginner walk into a podcast... About Udo: Udo has been climbing, coaching elite climbers, and teaching climbing coaches for decades. He brings a refreshingly down-to-earth and playful attitude to his work and to this conversation. Especially for someone who has worked with champions and published seminal works in the climbing world! If he isn't on your radar yet, learn...

How does an energetic morning person connect with teens? How do you design a learning environment that can work for everyone? "Greeles" is a high school wellness learner/educator and lacrosse coach. She loves her job, and feels very fortunate to be doing this work. About the Show Hey, I'm your host, Jeremy Fein. I'm a coach who helps clients build strength and skill. This podcast i...

Movement, tech, and where it's all going. Ian's Bio: I've always liked doing things, trying to get better to enjoy them more and to impress people. When I was younger I didn't care too much about school, but I still had a slight competitive tendency even in the intellectual realm so I tried to get more with less. By the end of being a physics major and beginning of my phd in biophy...

My first solo episode is a quick one, but it could transform your approach to practice. I share three ideas about success, using three different examples: basketball, handstands, and weightlifting. If you have a question for a future episode, you can now leave a voicemail at FeinMovement.com/podcast! Connect with Me IG:  @jeremyfein Website: FeinMovement.com About the Show Hey, I'm your host,...

If skating is half as fun as talking to Stephanie Spence about it, then it must be a great time. She is a researcher, writer, and eight wheel fanatic. And most importantly, a friend. I hope you enjoy this one as much as we did! Have a question for a future episode? You can now leave a VOICEMAIL at FeinMovement.com/podcast -- scroll down and click the orange button!

Can lifting barbells be approachable? Even fun? Brandon Chien is a strength and flexibility coach in Northern California (Oakland). His background is in Olympic-style Weightlifting, and he uses his 12 years of experience to help individual clients find a way to make exercise pleasurable and sustainable. He also runs workshops for trainers and coaches on how to teach the skill of Olympic lifting in...

Finally, a handstand episode! We discuss skills at 3 levels: Beginner (getting up to the wall) Intermediate (off the wall) Advanced (presses, planches, one arms) ZhiQian Tay is a movement coach in Singapore who teaches handstands, calisthenics, and mobility. He believes in a fundamental principle of progression, as long as the build-up is thought through well and approached sensibly. Connect with...

"In an ideal world, a single ladder would get us to the top of the tree, but that’s almost never the case." Aaron Martin is an extremely thoughtful teacher of acrobatics. He practices with an emphasis on sustainability, and works with people of all levels. If you're interested in acrobatics, you'll learn something you can put into practice tomorrow. But even if you aren't, this...

"You've already paid the price in the gym. So you go out there and it just makes life so much more rich and rewarding." Alec Blenis is a concurrent training specialist and personal trainer. With a background that includes feats of pure endurance (dozens of ultra marathons), pure strength, and a mix of both (Spartan Pro Team, Murph World Record), he has the expertise to train an extreme...

"Kids know so much about these games, but they don’t know anything about themselves.” Chris Ruffolo is a High School Health & PE teacher in Oregon. Someone who seeks to understand the person or persons in front of her. In this episode, we talk about the selfishness of athletics, post-competitive divorce, saying yes to kids, and questioning the way things have been. Connect with Chris IG: ...

Making strength training fun , who the gym is for, squats at 95, and doing exercises wrong. Tasha Louie is an online and private coach. She explores the landscapes of movement, strength, and mobility, to help people better understand and connect with their bodies. Connect with Tasha IG: @tasha.louie Website:  bendermovement.com Shoutouts DJ Murakami James Fuller Jon Yuen The Movement Guild, from L...

How flow and mindfulness relate to learning, walking into a pole studio in your 40s, surprising findings about how to structure practice, and finding a practice that lights you up. Jenn Pilotti has been training clients full-time since 2002, opened her first studio in 2013, and regularly teaches workshops for movement professionals. She writes for Breaking Muscle and Think Movement , and is a gues...

How to deal with a bad practice, being a pro vs. hobbyist, performing with Jacob Collier, peak music experiences, and more. Playing trombone, physical fitness, and unraveling life’s challenges are the motivators that spur Gabriel on a daily basis. He’s taken life lessons from each of these facets and curated robust health and wellness philosophies to improve lives. Gabriel shares his approach via...