The Move Better Podcast | Functional Fitness, Mobility & Strength for Real Life

Most of us spend around 90% of our lives indoors—but what is that doing to our health? In this episode of The Move Better Podcast , I sit down with researcher Jonathan Jarecki to explore the science of sunlight, circadian rhythms, metabolism and why getting outside may be one of the simplest ways to improve your health. We discuss why sunlight is about far more than vitamin D, how morning light in...

Most people focus only on where it hurts. Perry explains why, for chronic pain, the real cause is often somewhere else in the body. In this episode of The Move Better Podcast , Perry explains why chronic pain is rarely caused by the painful area itself and how movement, the nervous system and the lymphatic system all work together to help the body heal. We discuss: Why pain is an awareness signal—...

What if the biggest reason you're not moving better isn't that you're doing too little, but that you're doing too much? In Episode 12 of The Move Better Podcast , Mark Broadbent is joined by movement coach and GMB Fitness co-founder Ryan Hurst to explore why so many people get stuck chasing numbers, workouts and gym routines that don't actually improve how they move. Ryan expla...

Most people think pain is something that happens to them. Eric Goodman believes otherwise. In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with the creator of Foundation Training to discuss why chronic pain is often the result of modern movement habits, poor posture, weak movement patterns, and a lack of body awareness. Eric explains why traditional fitness approaches often mi...

Is lifting heavier really the answer to better movement, better health, and fewer injuries? In this episode of The Move Better Podcast , Mark Broadbent sits down with Brian Betancourt, Director of Performance at MovNat, to explore why modern fitness may be missing the bigger picture. They discuss the difference between training and movement practice, why movement is fundamentally problem-solving,...

Are EMFs, WiFi, 5G and smartphones quietly affecting your health, recovery and performance? In Episode 9 of The Move Better Podcast , Mark Broadbent sits down with Michaela Wilson from Aries Tech to unpack one of the most controversial health topics of modern life: electromagnetic fields (EMFs) . From phones and WiFi routers to Bluetooth headphones, smart devices and 5G networks , we explore what...

In Episode 8 of The Move Better Podcast , Mark Broadbent sits down with performance coach Rob Solly for a deep dive into functional training, movement, strength, longevity, and why so much of modern fitness misses the point. Is bodybuilding helping people… or creating movement problems? Do heavy squats and deadlifts actually transfer to real-world performance? And what separates effective coaching...

Mark Broadbent sits down with Wendy Welpton to break down why going to the gym isn’t enough to fix your body. They dive into how your daily movement habits—not your workouts—are the real driver of stiffness, pain, and long-term function. If you sit most of the day, this episode will change how you think about movement forever. KEY TAKEAWAYS: One hour in the gym can’t undo 23 hours of inactivity Yo...

In Episode 6 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with Alex Kanellis from Landmine University to explore rotational strength training, landmine exercises, spinal movement, and athletic performance. They dive into: Why most gym training ignores rotational movement The problem with over-bracing and “neutral spine” obsession How landmine training improves power, movement, and athletic...

Mark Broadbent sits down with breathing specialist Jane Tarrant to break down why breathwork alone isn’t enough—and what most people are getting completely wrong. This episode challenges mainstream advice and dives into how your daily breathing habits could be driving stress, poor sleep, and low performance. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Breathwork ≠ breathing habits (and that’s the real problem) Most people ove...

In this episode, Mark Broadbent sits down with David Weck to challenge everything you think you know about training. From “core stability” to traditional strength methods, this conversation questions whether modern fitness is actually making people worse. If you care about moving better, performing better, and training with purpose—this is essential listening. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Most training focuses...

What is functional training… really? In this episode, Mark Broadbent breaks down the truth behind one of the fitness industry’s most misunderstood buzzwords—and why most people are getting it wrong. If your training isn’t improving how you move in real life, it might be holding you back. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Functional training = movement, not exercises Most gym training builds strength at "exercis...

In this episode, Mark Broadbent sits down with Rob Blair from Commando Temple to break down what strength really means. This goes far beyond sets and reps—into mindset, lifestyle, and the deeper reasons most people fail to change. If you think training is just about the gym, this might challenge everything you believe. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Strength starts with mindset, not muscle Most people don’t need...

In Episode 4 of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent is joined by Edward Troise to break down why rope flow might be the missing link in your training. They challenge the obsession with lifting heavier and explain how movement quality, coordination, and brain-based training can transform performance and longevity. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Most people train strength but ignore movement quality Rope flow d...

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