The AlignedPosture Podcast

n this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I continue exploring human development by looking at three primitive reflexes: the Tonic Labyrinthine Reflex (TLR), Asymmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (ATNR), and Symmetrical Tonic Neck Reflex (STNR). Rather than getting lost in complicated terminology, I break these reflexes down from a movement perspective and explore how they contribute to our early de...

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I explore some of the key concepts from the Postural Restoration Institute’s Human Evolution course, including the Postural Restoration Developmental Sensory Motor Sequence (PRDSMS) and the Postural Restoration Developmental Processes (PRDPs). I discuss how our movement develops from our earliest interactions with the ground and gravity, through reac...

In this more personal episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I step away from the usual anatomy and biomechanics lessons to share a little more about who I am, where my passion for movement came from, and why I created Aligned Posture. My interest in biomechanics didn’t begin in a classroom. It came from years of dealing with my own pain, recurring injuries and movement restrictions, and wanting...

Have you ever wondered why muscles have names like rectus abdominis, transversus abdominis or latissimus dorsi — and what those names can actually tell us about how the body is built? In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, I break down muscle anatomy in a practical, easy-to-follow way. We start by exploring how position, direction and fascicle arrangement can help us understand muscle ter...

Range of Motion: Assess, Apply & Reassess In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I explore range of motion and why measuring joint movement can be such a useful part of understanding how the body moves. I cover some of the key movements of the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and ankle, including flexion, extension, rotation, abduction, adduction, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion. I also expl...

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the three planes of movement — sagittal, frontal and transverse — and explain them in a simple, practical way. We look at how flexion and extension relate to the sagittal plane, abduction and adduction to the frontal plane, and rotation to the transverse plane, using familiar exercises such as squats, lateral raises, lunges, Russian twist...

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, we break down the main muscle groups of the body and the joint actions they help produce. We explore key movements including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, rotation, plantarflexion and dorsiflexion, while connecting each action to muscles such as the pectorals, lats, deltoids, biceps, triceps, abdominals, glutes, quadriceps, hamstrings and...

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the three main types of skeletal muscle fibres: Type I slow-twitch, Type IIa fast-twitch and Type IIb fast-twitch fibres. We look at how each fibre type differs in terms of contraction speed, force production, fatigue resistance and the types of exercise they are best suited for. I also explain how muscle fibre recruitment changes as exer...

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I break down the basic anatomical structure of skeletal muscle, starting with the smallest components — the actin and myosin myofilaments — and building all the way through to the tendon and bone. We cover how myofilaments form sarcomeres, sarcomeres form myofibrils, and how these sit within muscle fibres, fascicles and the whole muscle. I also explai...

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, we explore the three planes of movement covered within the OriGym Level 3 Personal Trainer course: the sagittal, frontal and transverse planes. You’ll learn how each plane divides the body, the main joint actions that take place within it, and common exercise examples such as squats, lateral lunges and rotational movements. We also look at why the bo...

n this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, I explore the advanced stretching techniques commonly covered within the OriGym Level 3 Personal Trainer course.   We look at active and passive static stretching, dynamic stretching, ballistic stretching and PNF techniques, including hold-relax, contract-relax and reciprocal inhibition.   I also explain when each method may be appropriate, the key saf...

In this episode of the AlignedPosture Podcast, we explore the Left AIC–Right BC pattern and explain how it can influence the pelvis, ribcage, spine, shoulders and overall movement.   We break down what the pattern means, why the body may become biased towards one side, and how these imbalances can affect breathing, posture, walking and muscle tension. We also look at why tight muscles are not alwa...

  In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, we explore the different types of synovial joints found throughout the human body and why they are so important for movement, posture, and overall joint health.   We break down the main categories of synovial joints, including hinge, ball-and-socket, pivot, saddle, condyloid, and gliding joints, and look at how each one helps the body move in diffe...

In this episode, we begin our Lift List with Safety Cues series by breaking down key strength-training exercises and explaining how each movement fits into a well-structured workout programme.   Part 1 focuses on identifying whether each exercise is a free weight, fixed resistance, or bodyweight movement, while also highlighting whether it is a compound or isolation exercise. Alongside each lift,...

In this episode I outline the L2 Gym Instructor prep for completing the practical assessment. I mention the different components that make up the session, also giving advice on how to talk through each segment to show confidence to assessors. Give a like or subscribe if you find this helpful. 

Here I outline the L2 Gym Instructor exercises for the Latissimus Dorsi and their safety cues. This is for educational purposes only. 

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, we explore how the Left AIC pattern can influence the body from the ground up, affecting how we stand, walk, breathe, rotate, and manage tension.   Rather than looking at posture as one isolated issue, I discuss how the position of the pelvis can influence the ribcage, spine, hips, legs and even the neck. When the body becomes biased towards one side...

In this episode of the Aligned Posture Podcast, we explore the Power Grid and how it helps gym instructors choose the right reps, sets, load, and rest periods for different training goals. We break down each level — stability, endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power — in a simple, practical way, with a focus on safe progression, beginner clients, and assessment confidence.   Perfect for Level...

In this short episode, we break down the Power Pyramid in a simple, beginner-friendly way. You’ll learn how the pyramid moves from stability, to endurance, hypertrophy, strength, and power, and why beginner clients should start with safe technique and control before progressing to harder training zones. This episode is perfect for Level 2 Gym Instructor learners preparing for their practical asses...

In this episode, we explore one of the key ideas behind the PRI methodology: the human body is naturally asymmetrical.   Rather than seeing asymmetry as a problem, we look at how the left and right sides of the body are designed to work differently — and how issues can arise when we get stuck in one posture, one breathing pattern, or one movement strategy.   We discuss how the ribcage, pelvis, dia...

This episode outlines the Deltoid exercises as outlined in the Level 2 Gym Instructor course 

Here I dive into the breakdown of the L2 Gym Instructor practical assesment and key sentances at each stage to ensure a pass. 

Here I outline the types of cardiovascular programming, Long Slow Duration and Interval training.

Here I go over the RPE scale as outlined by Origym for the L2 Gym Instructor course.

I outline the exercises that are tested in the L2 Gym instructor practical. I go through each exercise for the body part outlining the exercise type, e.g. Fixed Resistance, Free Weight, Body Weight and if the movement is an isolation or compound movement.