Movement Podcast

From Olympic weightlifting to powerlifting, Strongman to bodybuilding, or just the average person lifting weights, individuals all over the world have discovered the benefits that strength training has to offer. But with its continuing popularity, there’s also been a rise in misinformation, bad form, and unobtainable goals. Today, we give our insight on weight training. We discuss who should be li...

From hernias to c-sections, a large part of the population will experience an abdominal procedure at some point in their life.  But after the incision heals, is there something we’re missing when it comes to its effect on movement?   Today, we discuss core surgeries.  We cover ways our movement is affected after going under the knife, our own personal experiences with hernias, physical obstacles a...

Some do it for the intense competition. Others do it for the mud, sweat, and beers. Regardless, adventure racing has become a wildly popular worldwide sport. Today, we’re excited to have Mike Deibler on our show. Mike is the founder and co-owner of San Diego Premier Training. He has an extensive background in preparing athletes for adventure racing. We discuss what defines adventure racing, who is...

For years, advertising has told us, “Don’t let pain hold you back.” We quickly reach for meds and gimmicks to get us through the day. But are we causing more harm than good?  On this episode, we discuss pain management. We explore how we deal with discomfort, and ways to find the root of the issue. We cover acute vs. chronic pain, inflammatory foods, behavior modification, and give some ideas on h...

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, we’re excited to introduce our guest, Brett Jones. He is the Director of Education for StrongFirst, a Certified Athletic Trainer, and a Strength and Conditioning Specialist based in Pittsburgh, PA. He’s also a long-time friend of Gray and Lee and a lead instructor for FMS.  Brett joins the guys in-studio to cover many topics related to strength and movement...

We are excited to introduce our guest this week, Katy Bowman. Katy is a biomechanist, author, educator, and host of the Move Your DNA podcast. She took the time to sit with Gray, and I to discuss the ins and outs of movement from her perspective. We cover her background in biomechanics, ways to create a movement-rich life, discuss ideas covered in her new book, Grow Wild , and much more.  This is...

Pass out, nod off, shut-eye, catch some z’s, hit the hay, however you say it, sleep is a vital part of our overall health.  It affects our mood, immune system, memory, and even diet. Today we discuss sleep and its connection to movement. The guys break down what happens when we get quality sleep, and what happens when we don’t. We cover stimulants, stress recovery, what role pain plays in our slee...

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost all aspects of modern society. Governments have spent trillions fighting it on a global level, families have tested their flexibility trying to navigate it, and individuals have been forced to take a hard look at their own personal life choices, but through this adversity, what can we take away from all of this? Today, we discuss COVID from a movement pers...

For our season premiere, we are excited to have Kelly Starrett. Kelly is a physical therapist, strength & conditioning coach, a bestselling author, and co-founder of The Ready State. He’s a friend of the guys, a thought-provoking medical professional, and a true coach at heart... this show is for everyone.  Today, we dive deep into the subject of pain. The guys break down how we perceive it, h...

Join us for the season 4 premiere Thursday, September 16.  Gray, Lee and Ashley are back for another season of the Movement Podcast.  Our premiere will feature our guest and friend, Dr. Kelly Starrett, co-founder of The Ready State. Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter ) Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

For part 2 of our season finale, we continue the inspiring story of Steve Cairns.  Steve suffered a stroke and had brain stem surgery in the spring of 2017. He elected to rehab himself with astounding results. This week, Gray and Lee join in on the conversation. We discuss Steve’s military background, what it means to “live your rehab”, how his approach differs from the classic model, and why it m...

Our two-part Movement Podcast season finale kicks off this week with the remarkable story of Steve Cairns. Steve suffered a stroke and had brain stem surgery in the spring of 2017. Based on his movement background, and now robbed of his ability to walk, he elected to rehab himself. This is an inspiring story of the human spirit and how he defied all odds on his journey to recovery. To give the ful...

We use a movement screen to understand problems you may have in your fundamental movement, but once you get the basics down what comes next?  Today, we discuss where to focus your efforts for those who’ve been cleared for takeoff. We break down where individuals can go from here and the tools we recommend to help optimize your physical performance.  So all systems are a go for this episode of the...

We love hearing from you, the listener, and getting an idea of what is on your mind. Today we do our last mailbag of the season and answer your questions. We discuss the guys’ personal workout habits, book recommendations, their take on CBD, special advice for training kids going through puberty, and much more. So let’s open the mailbag for today’s episode of the Movement Podcast -- powered by FMS...

Pop quiz: What’s your best friend’s phone number? Who was your second grade teacher? What was your locker number in high school? Can’t recall? Don’t feel bad when we don’t use what we learn, our memories decay until we forget, the same can be said with our motion.    Today, we look at how our movement can erode over time and how western culture magnifies this phenomenon. We discuss how our brains...

From running the mile to dodgeball, or just watching from the bleachers, most of us have an opinion of how we remember P.E. class. But what does it look like now and should it even be part of a child’s curriculum? Today, we are joined by Dr. Jenna Gourlay and Jon Torine to take a look at what happened to P.E. class. We dive into the history of P.E. and how it’s evolved over the years. We look at t...

As health and fitness professionals, it can be hard to face our own movement inadequacies. On today’s episode, Gray sits down with Ashley and takes us through her own personal journey as a case study. They break down her past history, look over her present routines, and plot out a course for her future goals. Gray also covers common questions asked by those charting their own movement journey. So...

With college scholarships and pro dreams on the line, kids feel more pressure than ever to specialize in one sport, and participate year-round. But does the science support this trend? On today’s episode, we bring on multiple experts to discuss youth sports. From elementary to high school, we get an in-depth look at what works, what doesn’t, and answers on how to build young athletes. If you are a...

Many of us strive for better mobility in our movement. But can we have too much?... and what does that look like? Today we talk with Dr. Jenna Gourlay on the subject of hypermobility. Some are born with it, some acquire it over time. Regardless, it can cause a higher risk of injuries, but can also give a competitive advantage. We discuss how to identify hypermobility, the risks involved with hyper...

After a lot of positive feedback from our first mailbag episode, we decided to bring it back. Today we answer questions from you, the listener.  We discuss movement integrity with marathoners and triathletes, options to improve movement at a desk job,  training hockey players,  working with clients with scoliosis, and much more. Thank you to everyone who submitted a question. You can always do so...

This week we've got football fever and have guest, A.J. Neibel on the show.  A.J.  is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Las Vegas Raiders.  We discuss the NFL combine, COVID’s impact on his players' training, sports technology trends within the pro strength and conditioning ranks, and much more.  It’s a packed show with tons of inside information, so lace up and get read...

George Burns once said, “You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old .” As we age, we have the opportunity to either lower our movement expectations -- o r do something about it .  Today we discuss working out after 40. The guys give advice on aging gracefully, setting ourselves up for better movement now, no matter your age,  and how our approach can vary based on gender.  In the...

The way the human body connects is fascinating. Wouldn't you agree? Understanding the body as a whole and not just the sum of its parts brings greater awareness to how everything works together. Today, we explore this concept, also known as regional interdependence. We discuss movement compensation, how we adapt our movement for better and sometimes for worse. Gray dives into why our joints f...

Our guest this week is Geralyn Coopersmith, a pioneer in the group fitness training world. Based out of Oregon, she is VP of Fitness Staff Development at EXOS. She’s worked with big brands throughout her career, spanning from Equinox to Nike to Flywheel Sports.  She is the author of “Fit and Female” and has shared her fitness expertise on many media productions including: “Simplify Your Life”, the...

Your ankles and your feet.  Although they’re the foundation to so many different movements, the importance of a functional base can often get overlooked. Today, the guys get into ankle injuries, deep squatting, and ideas to improve ankle mobility,  We discuss balance beam work, the need to get past temporary fixes, and how the culture you are raised in can influence your mobility.  And finally, we...