The Movement Multiverse

Is Darth Vader's unyielding battle style realistic? Is Vader an original gym bro? What factors make Vader a poor choice for a demanding position such as the high apprentice? Today I break down how Vader's burn injuries, suit and body mechanics, body regulation, and Palpatine's medical knowledge may have affected Vader's fitness. If you enjoyed or found value in this episode, please...

Why are US adults increasingly battling modifiable conditions, and is physical activity the best answer to these challenges? Today I discuss the many factors that are impacting the general health of US adults and their role in shaping our current system. If you enjoyed or found value in this episode, please leave a comment and value. Thanks for listening!

Why is every fitness program you see successful 95%-100% of the time? The answer may be more simple than you think (hint: it's you not them). Today I break down who fitness programs are made for, how fitness programs differ, why they all work, why they may not work, and how to choose one. If you enjoyed or found value in this episode, please leave a comment and follow. Thanks for listening!

Have you ever thought about what it should take for the president to be a president? Did you consider physical fitness? Today I break down why physical fitness is a beneficial attribute for leaders through the lens of the presidency, talk about why movement is powerful beyond just aesthetics, and reflect on the qualities you might seek in leadership. If you enjoyed or found value in this episode,...

In this episode of the Movement Multiverse, we discuss what a core is, how gladiators in Gladiator achieved their core, and how it relates to modern training. Long before six pack workouts, core strength was about survival. What can modern workouts and core training learn from Gladiators as they navigated the arenas with power, resiliency, chaos, and control. If you found value in this episode ple...

Are free-weights superior to gym machines? Why does the fitness and movement space believe in one or the other? What you should you do when starting your own movement journey?  In this episode, I break down why gym machines became more popular, who they are for, when to consider them, and who to listen to when taking fitness advice. I believe fitness is simple, yet our space makes it seemingly dif...

Who should start a movement-based business, and what does that even mean? In this episode, I break down what a movement-based business actually is, who it’s for, and why movement professionals shouldn’t keep their best work hidden behind gym walls, clinic doors, or self-limiting beliefs. I share my early journey toward building my own movement-based brand, what pushed me to start, the mindset shif...

Should Mark Watney have survived in The Martian for as long as he did? What does NASA do to keep astronauts fit? What can astronauts teach us about movement on Earth? Find out in today's episode from Max, a physical therapy student, as he continues his movie binges and combines it with his experience in the movement field.

Back pain sucks, how to improve it, and what to do when it doesn't get better. Ted Lasso, a top-tier show, ties into our discussion of back pain specifically because of his capacity to change belief systems... something a lot of us with back pain can try. Disclaimer: This content is not to be used as medical advice, especially with changing science every day. This episode and all episodes are...

What is movement? Where did our modern idea of movement come from? How does movement impact us today? In this episode... Max, a major movement nerd, discusses the history and modern implications of movement drawing on examples from the Italian renaissance, royal crown, pop music icons, and social media. This is our first episode...woohoo! Follow for future episodes that dive into non-traditional p...