Nucleus Strength

I have a client with a fused lower spine. This means that, in terms of exercise, we focus on keeping her spine as still as logical while moving her limbs.  Because the spine is fused means that the immobile parts force  the parts of her spine that are directly above and below the fused section to compensate/move much more than is desirable/safe over time.  We found great success in...

Our Seventh Core Workout!  -Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like...

This episode challenges pacing and choreography.  Please utilize both the pause button and the speed options during play back for ease and enjoyability.  Remember your exercise regimen is your own province.  You can choose to control how you respond to the variables presented.  Use that confidence to your advantage. Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast devoted to Movement, He...

My long standing client of 13 years asked for a series of exercises that utilize upper body arm/shoulder strength/mobility.  I'm sharing this series with you as it combines everything that we've worked on up through this episode.  You will need an exercise band approx. 6 feet in length.  I recommend utilizing the lighter range of bands.  Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast d...

The Shoulder joint lacks bony support.  This lack of hard tissue means that mobilizing the joint through resisted movement will foster long term healthy arms and shoulders.  You don't need to (and in fact from certain perspectives shouldn't) over tax your shoulder joint with either aggressive/extreme ranges of motion or weight loads.  Also feeling how the arms and shoulders connect...

Sixth Core Workout! -Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more familia...

This Episode is potentially challenging for wrists/elbows/shoulders and knees.  If you have issues with these joints, please be mindful to how you feel during each segment.  This practice will challenge and enhance balance, coordination, Strength/Flexibility.  It is a departure from our Core based workouts so that we can get a larger range of motion into our bodies.  Focusing o...

Fifth (Core) Workout! Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more famili...

Rounding your lower back is an essential part of most traditional movement practices.  However, it is not necessarily suitable for all populations.  If your Doctor has recommended that you not perform "Sit Up" type motions then please skip this episode. This is an essential movement pattern for practicing a traditional "Sit Up" exercise.  Please note that you heels must maintain con...

Rounding your lower back is an essential part of most traditional movement practices.  However, it is not necessarily suitable for all populations.  If your Doctor has recommended that you not perform "Sit Up" type motions then please skip this episode. Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast devoted to Movement, Health, and Well Being. Host Eric Clothier guides you step-by-step through s...

This episode challenges pacing and choreography.  Please utilize both the pause button and the speed options during play back for ease and enjoyability.  Remember your exercise regimen is your own province.  You can choose to control how you respond to the variables presented.  Use that confidence to your advantage. Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast devoted to Movement, He...

Gaining awareness of where your waist is and isn't and how to move it can be extremely beneficial to our overall health.  By mobilizing the area between the ribs and hips we are creating strength and flexibility in a zone of the body that is frequently troubling and often painful.  By exploring a side lying position we allow gravity to help us discover where our waist is and how to bette...

Fourth (Core) Workout! Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more famil...

Long term health and well being is tied to your ability to discern:  A.) Where your Lower Back is (...and is not...) located B.) How your Lower Back Area feels during various movements C.) What options you have to address any feelings of tension and/or uncomfortableness In this episode we strive to identify where the lower back is located and how to move this part of your body safely.  B...

Third (Core) Workout! Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more famili...

One of my favorite exercises and perhaps least favorite name: The Squat.  It is a fun and foundational movement that benefits form consistent practice and diligence.  The more you practice, the more proficient you become and the more you can do across the board.  Increasing your capacity to perform this exercise without pain will dramatically increase your ability to perform daily t...

Second (Core) Workout! Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more famil...

Balance is a foundation of physical health as it combines all of our faculties into a synchronous activity.  While frequently overlooked, the ability to gain balance in our lives leads to long term health and well being.  Not only by helping to not fall, but by also increasing self confidence and appropriate reactions across varying situations.  While it many not look like much, exe...

First Workout! Not be confused with “stop listening to your body”. Please think first of how you feel, then move with awareness and sensitivity. We combine everything into a synchronous flowing pattern. I encourage you to be familiar with the concepts introduced in prior episodes before diving into this session. If you have trained with me for a while, this episode may feel like more familiar terr...

Being articulate with your movements requires specificity and practice.  It can be challenging at first to try to move some parts of your torso without those same movements transitioning unintentionally to other areas of your body.  Focusing on starting with your head and neck we explore movements that encourage a thoughtful approach to how to move your torso and breathe.  By Moving...

Building on the foundations of the prior episodes we gently apply more complexity, intensity, and endurance.  Utilizing many different movements from Pilates and other core based modalities we explore how to move while focusing primarily on how you feel during these movements. Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast devoted to Movement, Health, and Well Being. Host Eric Clothier guides you ste...

Encouraging all listeners to successfully perform the exact same movements in the exact same way is not sound ethical programming.  Our innate differences mean that we need movements that speaks to our specific individual needs.  That is why it is essential to ask yourself “How do you feel?” and not “How do other people look?”. In this episode I talk about possible difficulties that will...

Episode 9: Unite! We tie all of the Breathing patterns and starting positions from the past 8 episodes together into a series.  By exploring how stress free starting positions and breathing can help move and support the entire body we deepen those efficient innate patterns that support the freedom of daily life. Welcome to Nucleus Strength; a Podcast devoted to Movement, Health, and Well Bein...

In this episode we take time to identify how laying on the front of your body should/could feel and discuss why this acknowledgement is important. I get it: not needing any equipment or props in order to exercise is often thought to be the most essential/beginner level.  Just you and the floor.  It's very poetic.  However the floor is a flat, unforgiving, and unyielding surface and...

In this episode we take time to identify how laying on your side should/could feel and discuss why this acknowledgement is important. I get it: not needing any equipment or props in order to exercise is often thought to be the most essential/beginner level.  Just you and the floor.  It's very poetic.  However the floor is a flat, unforgiving, and unyielding surface and we as people...