The Chris Knott Podcast

In this episode I explain my treatment model and how I screen people in person. This goes through the physiological differences between muscle and fascia and how both need to be considered and understood when treating and training people. *** I also explain the joint and structural changes that are created when people do unilateral sports for a long period of time. I go through what this does to t...

In this episode I give a Lehman's guide to lower back issues, what to do, what you may have done and the best plan of action. This is an ideal reference to give to clients who have sustained a lower back injury and are unsure what to do. *** The functional anatomy muscle of the episode is the TFL. I expand on my functional anatomy video on the TFL and give a more in depth description of what...

In this episode, Master Yoga Instructor Kim Tang takes me through spinal biomechanics in Yoga and why is is just as much about strength as it is about flexibility.  *** Kim and I also discuss how restrictions manifest in our body and how our mental state creates restrictions and vice versa.  *** This is a great listen for anyone looking to use Yoga as a vehicle towards greater health and movement...

In this episode Will and I interview neurologist Stasha Gominak on the effects of vitamin D supplementation on sleep and the microbiome. *** Stasha takes us through how she started as a neurologist and how she began her research. She then moves onto vitamin D and the impact it had on her patient’s sleep along with other aspects of their lives. *** Interestingly, high levels of vitamin D supplement...

In this episode I discuss the main difference between compound and isolation movements, when and why one is more applicable and how this affects our programme design. *** I also go through the concept of internal vs external mechanics. External mechanics of when machines are strongest and weakest has become incredibly popular in the past 5 years. This being said, understanding external mechanics i...

In this episode I discuss Liver anatomy and how problems with the Liver can create issues with muscles further afield. *** I discuss the "forgotten" leg muscles such as the Popliteus, Gracilis and Sartorius and what they do during gait. I also explain the link between them and the Liver. *** Finally I go through common knee pain presentations, how they come about and what you can do to a...

APX Treatments Therapist Will Bosson and I discuss Will's recent literature review on the effectiveness of HVT's on improving proprioception. Will informs me what the latest research is saying, how proprioception is measured and it's clinical significance for practitioners.

Is hip hinging bad for your kidneys? *** This is my hypothesis question in my latest episode. The more I learn about the body, the more I learn about some fascinating correlations. These are things such as the relationships between fascia, organs and muscles as well as which muscles become inhibited when organs are under strain. *** Hip hinging as a stand alone movement is obviously not bad for yo...

I'm joined by Deca-Ironman, Strongman and ex professional footballer Dan Reeve on the show to discuss hybrid training methods and how to integrate endurance work into your weigh training regime.

I discuss the functional anatomy of the Tibialis Anterior and how it can be applied to training. *** I also explain the stomach line meridian from TCM, how this links to the Tibialis muscle and what you can do to improve it. *** Research paper reference: Chon et al. (2012) Co-contraction of ankle dorsiflexors and transverse abdominis function in patients with low back pain

0:00 - About Matt and how he practises 7:00 - Task specificity and rehabilitation 12:15 - The validity of evidence approaches 24:10 - The importance of case histories 30:00 - Gait analysis and it’s relevance to treatment/training 45:45 - Sports specific training

I discuss 3 main topics including: Deadlift technique and whether the "shoulders back" cue is appropriate or not Evening fasting and why I've been having my last meal of the day between 4-5pm How organ function can provide the missing link behind muscle inhibition and chronic injuries

I discuss everything that Jay and I did during my recent 12 week body composition phase plus how I trained for my 1 mile time trial

I discuss two of the most important factors to consider when getting a client to do a movement plus how to grow your business using trialled and tested formulas

In this episode I discuss the most common mistakes I see coaches make when looking to take their business online. I go through: How much I earn online and how easy this is to sustain How I built my online coaching business over the years How much time this business takes me to sustain The reality of what it's like being an online coach The biggest marketing mistakes I've made What's...

Celeste joins me on the show to discuss how she dealt with her exercise addiction, what caused it and why it's so important to address.  *** We chat about the pressure she felt to look and perform a certain way, how it impacted her monthly cycle and what she did in order to improve her relationship with training.

Do you have a goal? Are you working towards a goal because you believe it will make you happier? What would you say if I told you this wasn't true? *** In this episode, I discuss some recent ideas based on the Neuroscience books I've been reading and how they can help you when it comes to your own mental health.

In this episode I go through what you can do as a personal trainer to help your clients who suffer with lower back pain. This includes: - Understanding the nature of the lower back pain and it's implications - Knowing when to refer out - How to identify exercises which may make the situation worse - What to focus on when someone is injured - How to address long stemming movement pattern issue...

Steve Grant from Fit For Film's talk me through their new PForm supplement, covering how it was made, the ingredients that are in it and why it's like no other post workout formula on the market.

I go through the four joints of the shoulder, how you assess them and ways in which you can improve their mobility and function

I discuss the major differences there are when it comes to training men vs training women. This includes considerations in anatomy, pre/post pregnancy and also psychologically. 

I discuss how to optimise back training for yourself and your clients. In this one, I cover: The functional role of the Lats and why that must be considered for training How to prepare for back training exercises The dynamic movement model and how this impacts training Back training considerations for the general population; when exercise are and aren't applicable How to structure an effectiv...

I discuss all things squatting, from; - Why do a squat? - What do I need to do before and after squats - How and why squats are so bespoke to the individual - Should the knees go over the toes? - When and why you should raise someones heels - How to position your pelvis when squatting

I chat with the 2020 Britain's Strongest Man and WSM competitor Adam Bishop. We discuss his training, nutrition and recovery strategies which have enabled him to become one of the world's elite strongman competitors. 

The top two things I would recommend mastering as a way of building your self confidence