Moving Conversations

ACL injuries are common! In this Deep Dive episode Brian and Nora discuss what ACL injuries are, A bit about prevention and strategies for managing partial tears and complete ruptures with and without a surgical repair. Whether you are a Pilates teacher, personal trainer or client, this episode will give you a better idea about what to expect and how to work with an ACL injury. Moving Conversation...

Longevity is a hot topic these days and learning to be resilient is a critical skill if you want to live better for longer. Being resilient means having the ability to bounce back from adversity, to recover from injuries, to keep moving forward with confidence and clarity. Developing resilience includes training for long term gains, rather than short term goals, envisioning a positive future and c...

Karena Thek, the creator of Scolio-Pilates, joins us today to talk about scoliosis, what it is and her approach to working with it in the Pilates environment. Her open hearted and deeply personal approach to the work reflects over 15 years as a Pilates teacher, researcher, educator and the author of Scolio-Pilates. We know you will enjoy this inspirational conversation as much as Brian and I did!...

Take a journey with us through a definition of the kinetic chain and how each of the joints and myofascial groups within each chain affects posture. Building on last week’s episode we discuss strength and mobility strategies for improving posture through activating and integrating the kinetic chain. Through simple exercises like back planks and side planks, kinetic chain integration comes to life!...

A few weeks ago we talked about the value of assessment. Today we take a deep dive into the role of postural assessment in our movement toolbox. How to use it, what it might mean and how to integrate it into your initial session. Let’s stand up and stand tall! Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.com IG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Conversations Brian IG: @fit4lifedc FB: https://www...

At the start of our second season, we wanted to discuss how we became the teachers we are and hope to inspire you to pursue your highest goals with passion, dedication and joy. If you love what you do, every interaction and every conversation is an opportunity to learn and grow, from clients, from teachers, from colleagues and from friends. Use all the resources you have to become the person you w...

With a million creative exercise variations showing up on social media, how do you decide which ones may be useful to you or your clients? Brian and Nora take a purpose driven approach to when and how to modify, regress, progress or change an exercise.  Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Conversations Brian IG: @fit4lifedc FB: https://www.faceboo...

Chrissy Romani-Ruby is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, Pilates instructor and educator. Her passion for movement as a healing modality informs everything she does. Join us for a conversation on working with low back pain, posture and movement. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.comIG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Conversations Brian IG: @fit4lifedc FB: https://www.facebook....

450,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the US and many patients are younger and more active than in the past. Retraining movement after surgery can make all the difference to a successful outcome. We’ll discuss how movement professionals fit into the rehabilitation team and provide advice on working with different kinds of hip replacements. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingco...

Assessing a client is essential for both program design and for creating change effectively. This podcast is intended to inspire you to take a closer look at client assessments and to commit to using them in your sessions. From client intake to static and dynamic assessments and the value of reassessments, Nora and Brian will take you on a deep dive. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvo...

Nerd alert! When Brian and I research topics for this podcast we read everything from textbooks to scientific papers to newspaper articles to the internet. We wanted to take you behind the scenes to gain some understanding of how to research a topic, what “good research” looks like and how to judge whether a source is trustworthy. Come along for the ride if you have any interest in research. Movin...

Maintaining the strength and endurance of the heart is essential for longevity, good performance and overall health. Along with a straightforward introduction to the topic, Brian and Nora provide both inspiration and practical suggestions on how to incorporate more cardiorespiratory fitness into your life. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.com IG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Conv...

Working effectively to create balance in the shoulder girdle is a challenging task. Every action of the shoulder involves a symphony of myofascial structures moving in harmony. Creating optimum movement patterns of the bones can help this muscular symphony stay in tune. Nora and Brian discuss a variety of ways to conceptualize shoulder movement for optimum function. Moving Conversation Socials  Em...

Research shows that adding unstable surfaces such as rollers, stability balls, Spinefitter, Bosu, MOTR and other toys increases the activation and coordination of the core. Brian and Nora talk through several ways to use various tools to engage the core and improve dynamic stability, balance and performance. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.com IG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Co...

Our first guest is Erika Quest, Pilates teacher and founder of Level Up MVMT, an online education platform for movement professionals. We will be discussing her work as an Active Aging specialist and specifically discuss how to add “neuroaerobics” or cognitive exercises to workouts to enhance longevity, memory and the mind-body connection. You’ll come away with lots of easy ways to add this essent...

As Joe Pilates once said “ Breathing is the first act of life and the last”. This fundamental activity has been explored for millenia by martial artists, athletes, spiritual seekers and longevity experts. Learn new ways to think about breathing, breathing and sleep, breathing and exercise and how to optimize lung capacity by maintaining mobility of the ribcage. Moving Conversation Socials  Email:...

When the weather warms up, people transition from indoor to outside fitness pursuits like running, cycling, sports and gardening. This transition can lead to overuse injuries as the exuberance of sun and beautiful weather encourages overdoing it. Brian and Nora offer a voice of moderation and encourage you to prepare for the transition with a progressive fitness program that reflects your goals an...

The lumbar discs are a not uncommon source of low back pain and discomfort. Join Nora and Brian for a discussion on the key principles for training and managing disc issues. We begin at the beginning and more towards full recovery with simple exercises, common sense advice and a few good stories.

The foundation of the core is sometimes called the “inner unit”. Made up of the transverse abdominis, multifid, pelvic floor and diaphragm, the inner unit connects the spine, ribcage and pelvis, supports the abdomen, creates functional stability and protects us from low back injuries. Brian and Nora discuss the elements of the inner unit and ways to activate, balance and strengthen it in this dyna...

What is your favorite flavor of fitness? Do you prefer teaching groups or individuals? Do you have a passion to specialize and work with a certain population? Aimed at the fitness professional looking to expand, reinvigorate or grow their career, this conversation will give you lots of food for thought. Moving Conversation Socials  Email: movingconvos@gmail.com IG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Convers...

Ankle sprains and shin splints are very common and when well managed will usually heal up quickly and completely. Join Brian and Nora for some tips and pointers to help you get back on your feet and moving better fast! Check out our instagram @movingconvos for some simple exercises.

Today is a mini podcast. Due to technical and travel issues we recorded a "fun" sized episode for you on Sprains and Strains. This is the perfect appetizer for next week's episode on Ankle Sprains.

Recovery, what does it mean and how do we achieve it? Recovery is an essential part of any workout program. Balancing work and rest, allowing tissues to heal and decreasing the likelihood of injury all depend on incorporating some version of recovery into your program. This wide ranging discussion includes sleep, mobility, active recovery, cryotherapy and myofascial release as possible avenues for...

Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot causes pain with walking, running and standing and managing it can be challenging. Brian and Nora discuss a wide variety of strategies including changing shoes, improving mobility, and optimizing strength with the ultimate goal of restoring the natural resilience of the plantar fascia and decreasing foot pain. Whether you suffer from it...

UPDATE: We begin this episode with a short update on weight loss drugs then examine the elbow. “Tennis” elbow and "Golfer’s" elbow are common kinds of tendinitis and tendinosis that many clients experience. Let’s gain a better understanding of why it happens, how to use movement to make it better and strategies for managing the pain and dysfunction that often accompany it. Many of the exercises wi...