Moving Well Podcast
71 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 32 ratingsThe Moving Well Podcast gives you fitness advice for efficient, effective and pain free exercises. It is brought to you by Janet Sunderland and Nikki Naab-Levy who are both fitness educators for Balanced Body and collectively have 20 years experience in the fitness industry.
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S3. Ep 5: Jason Leenaarts | On mindset, strength training, and fat loss
December 19, 2018 13:00 - 49 minutes - 67.6 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with strength coach and host of the Revolutionary You! Podcast Jason Leenaarts about the relationship between mindset and reaching your fitness goals. They discuss: Why the basics are often what you need to reach fitness goals, but why these goals are still challenging to achieve (e.g. emotional factors, family life, ect) The different stages of change and how it relates to fat loss and strength training A primer on getting started strength train...
S3. Ep 4: Trent McEntire | Using brain science for creative problem solving
December 12, 2018 13:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Trent McEntire about how to apply brain science to Pilates and fitness for better results and creative problem solving. They discuss: The hierarchy that our brain takes information from (proprioception, vestibular system, visual system) and how you can use this hierarchy to problem solve issues for yourself or your clients The role of eyes in movement patterning and accessing movement How games based on visual tracking and reaction time can ...
S3. Ep 3 : Theo St. Francis & Stephanie Behrendt Comella | Spinal Cord Injury Recovery and ZebraFish Neuro
September 04, 2018 12:45 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Theo St Francis & Stephanie Behrendt Comella about the process of recovering from a spinal cord injury (SCI) and their project Zebra Fish Neuro. They discuss: The difference between the traditional medical model for working with a SCI and a movement based approach Why Pilates inherently lends itself to being so beneficial to this group The benefits of getting on the ground and using rolling patterns after an SCI Why the diagnostic tests may...
S3. Ep 2: Adam McAtee | Bringing critical thinking to Pilates
August 29, 2018 13:20 - 50 minutes - 69 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with Pilates Adam McAtee about his experience teaching Pilates in both a clinical and fitness setting and how using critical thinking can help you create a better client experience. They discuss: Internal versus external cuing and what types of cues will help your client become a better mover Why cues can't always keep someone safe How to assess which exercises might be better for a client The importance of asking questions and creating space fo...
S3. Ep 1: Jill Harris | On Fitsprings, product development, and Instagram
August 21, 2018 11:47 - 50 minutes - 68.7 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Jill Harris, Pilates teacher and master instructor about the product development for inventing Fitsprings. They discuss: Why Jill created Fitsprings and how she is using it to fill a gap in the Pilates and fitness industry What it takes to create a physical product and how to scale it to mass market production Jill's inspiration for creating unique, engaging content on Instagram #Pilatesandpets and how Jill is using her Instagram following ...
S2. Ep 8: Tom McCook | Creating an embodied movement practice
May 18, 2018 05:21 - 54 minutes - 74.3 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Tom McCook, Pilates teacher and movement specialist about what it means to create an embodied movement practice. They cover: Why so many people struggle with proprioception and slowing down How to bridge the gap between embodiment and fitness Why taking a kinder approach to movement can transfer to a kinder approach in life How Tom integrates meditation, the Franklin Method, Pilates and Feldenkrais into his teaching Tom McCook, founder and...
S2. Ep 7: Hunter Cook | On mobility, injury mitigation, and FRC
May 03, 2018 16:28 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Hunter Cook, FRC and Kinstretch instructor about mobility training for injury mitigation. They discuss: Why injury prevention is a myth + why you should train for injury mitigation instead Common mobility training myths How training for strength can improve your mobility Flexibility versus mobility What it means to have "good" range of motion Why your mobility goals should match the demands of your sport The theory and science behind ...
S2. Ep 6: Dr. Ellie Somers | Body positive language for better patient outcomes
March 30, 2018 18:08 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with Dr. Ellie Somers, physical therapist and owner of Sisu Sports Performance & PT about how using body positive language in medical and fitness settings can create better outcomes for patients and clients both in improving performance and reducing pain. They cover: What it means to use body positive language and why it's important not to scare people when educating them about their form or their diagnosis How to offer constructive feedback to crea...
S2. Ep 5: Amanda Holt LeNaire | Pilates education, ballet, and teaching dancers
March 22, 2018 19:55 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Amanda Holt LeNaire, Balanced Body Master Instructor about her experience working with the Oklahoma City Ballet and training professional dancers to become Pilates teachers. They cover: The similarities and differences between teaching the general public and professional dancers What it's like to work with the ballet as a Pilates studio owner and educator Strategies to help dancers reduce the risk of injury and improve career longevity Aman...
S2. Ep 4: Jules Mitchell & Charlie Reid | Transitioning clients from post rehab to regular activity
March 16, 2018 14:41 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with Jules Mitchell, yoga teacher and movement educator, and Charlie Reid, strength and conditioning coach, about transitioning clients from post rehab back to regular activity and performance. They cover: Why clients often get trapped in the revolving door between physical therapy and fitness The role of the physical therapist and the fitness professional or movement teacher in helping clients resume regular activity after an injury The limitati...
S2. Ep 3: Alexandra Ellis | On balancing self-care, mobility, and strength
March 10, 2018 16:01 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with self-care expert and yoga teacher Alexandra Ellis about how to integrate self-massage, mobility, and strength work into a movement practice to improve function and decrease the risk of injury. They discuss: The current scientific theories on what's happening when we perform release work with balls or foam rollers The best applications for self-massage tools and how to know if you need a soft or hard tool The importance of strength work in red...
S2. Ep 2: Mariska Breland & Meghann Koppele Duffy | Movement training for neurological conditions
February 22, 2018 18:43 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Mariska Breland and Meghann Koppele Duffy about Pilates and movement training for neurological conditions. They discuss: Common neurological conditions such as MS and what to expect when working with these clients The importance of cross training and a taking an interdisciplinary movement approach when training clients with neurological conditions Different types of neuropathy and how to address the symptoms with a movement approach Vibrat...
S2. Ep 1: Jessica Valant | On endometriosis, IVF, and Pilates
February 16, 2018 13:00 - 56 minutes - 77 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with licensed physical therapist and certified Pilates instructor Jessica Valant about working with pre and postnatal clients in a Pilates and fitness setting. They cover: What it means when a client has a diagnosis of endometriosis and how to work with them in a Pilates or fitness setting Signs of pelvic floor dysfunction and how to know if you should refer a client out to a medical professional How to stay in your scope of practice when working ...
Season 1 Recap: What we've learned after 55 episodes
February 09, 2018 18:55 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBIn this episode, movement educator and professional classical musician Kayleigh Miller interviews Janet and Nikki about their experience creating the podcast. They cover: How their perspective of movement and fitness + their own workouts have been influenced by their guest interviews How they reconcile conflicting perspectives when they and their guests don't agree The mission + future of the podcast About Kayleigh Miller Kayleigh Miller is a movement educator and professional clas...
Ep 55: Nico Gonzalez | On diversity, finding your voice and owning your teaching style
December 22, 2017 17:03 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher and educator Nico Gonzalez about his experiences of being a minority in the Pilates industry and his strategies for combining Pilates and traditional fitness in his studio fitness physiques by Nico G. They cover: How being male and minority opens certain professional doors and closes others How different people can get away with using different words and styles of cuing Strategies for making Pilates feel more accessible to ma...
Ep 54: Katie Santos | On Pilates, money, and business models
November 10, 2017 20:17 - 56 minutes - 77.7 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet talk with Katie Santos, co-owner of the Absolute Center, Pilates educator and consultant for MindBodyOnline about how to master the business side of being a Pilates teacher or studio owner. They cover: Katie's experience transitioning into the Pilates industry as a teacher and business owner Why it's important to have a business model when you start a business Strategies for having uncomfortable conversations around money Tips for creating a sustaina...
Ep 53: Louise Johns | Movement experiences, cuing, and primal movement sequencing
November 02, 2017 17:51 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with movement educator and co-founder of the Absolute center, Louise Johns about how to use cues to get better results for your clients and how primal movement can be integrated into your practice. They cover: Cuing for embodiment versus cuing for biomechanics (and why these cues aren't mutually exclusive) Why sometimes saying less is more effective How to sequence and incorporate primal movement into a Pilates class or private session Why prima...
Ep 52: Claudia Moose | Applying primal movement to post rehab, Pilates and fitness
October 26, 2017 20:26 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Claudia Moose, founder of Primal Movement Works about how to apply primal movements to post rehab, Pilates and fitness. They cover: The theory behind primal movement and why it's beneficial Different styles of and applications for crawling How crawling and other primal movements can help us recover from injury and improve gait patterns and performance. How to integrate primal movement explorations into a Pilates or fitness setting The dif...
Ep 51: Jennifer Gianni | Working with the pre and postnatal client
October 19, 2017 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.1 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher and movement educator Jennifer Gianni about how to work with pre and postnatal women in a Pilates and fitness setting: They cover: - Basic recommendations for working with pre and postnatal clients - How to assess for common issues related to pregnancy, such as pelvic floor dysfunction and diastasis rect - Stretching considerations and contraindications - Strategies and exercises to train the pelvic floor and the abdominal...
Classic: Trina Altman | Why people get hurt doing yoga
October 13, 2017 11:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBTrina Altman about why people get hurt doing yoga and her new online course Yoga Deconstructed™ They cover: Common causes of pain and injury in yoga The movements that are missing in yoga that can contribute to muscle imbalances and pain Why stretching isn't always the answer How people who are both too stiff or too mobile can benefit from adding strength and stability training to their routine How breaking down a pose into smaller movements can reduce the risk of injury and incr...
Ep 50: Rebekah Rotstein | Pilates and Movement Applications for Osteoporosis
September 28, 2017 15:11 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Rebekah Rotstein, movement + Pilates educator and creator of Buff Bones about applications for Pilates and movement to osteoporosis. They discuss: The process of being diagnosed for osteoporosis and what it means How to acknowledge the fear that can come with diagnosis and how to create a safe space to move through it The importance of looking at multiple movement systems when creating a holistic movement or fitness practice Rebekah's perso...
Ep 49: Kelly Uygan | Dance conditioning and injury prevention
September 21, 2017 14:39 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Kelly Uygan, co-Owner of Konnect Pilates and Faculty with American Ballet Theatre’s West Coast William J Gillespie School about conditioning and injury prevention strategies for dancers. They cover: Common causes of injury in dancers and how that relates to their technique Key elements of a dance conditioning program Technical things that dancers can work on to both improve their technique and balance out their body for more resiliency (e.g. ...
Ep 48: Benjamin Degenhardt | A modern analysis of traditional Pilates
September 14, 2017 10:00 - 53 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Benjamin Degenhardt about his perspective and research of the traditional Pilates work and how it fits into the modern movement world. They cover: How we can apply modern science and innovation, while staying true to the traditional work What Joe Pilates intention may have been with the work and how to define Pilates in relationship to other forms of movement and fitness Why it’s important to remember that Pilates is a system and how to under...
Ep 47: Carrie Russo | Using Classical Pilates as a framework
September 07, 2017 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet talk with Pilates teacher Carrie Russo about working with different populations using the authentic Pilates method as a framework. They cover: Carrie’s experience coming back to Pilates after abdominal surgery and how it’s informed her current teaching practice Myths about Classical Pilates (e.g. no modifications, always pointed toes, ect) Examples of how to work with special populations while still staying in the “Classical Pilates box” Similarities...
Ep 46: Courtney Townley | On goal setting and deep health
August 31, 2017 15:17 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with health coach Courtney Townley about how to set meaningful goals. They cover: Why knowing your why is important for setting a goal that you'll actually follow through on Strategies to identify your why Why most women struggle to reach their health and fitness goals How to combat overwhelm Why consistency gets you better results than drastic action The role of self compassion in reaching your gals and achieving better health Why self aw...
Ep 45: Joe Hook | The science of stress and its effects on performance
August 24, 2017 17:49 - 56 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Joe Hook, CSCS and Director of Human Performance, about the science of stress and how stress can affect your workouts. They cover: A brief overview of how our bodies regulate stress The relationship between breathing and stress The differences between chronic stress and acute stress How lifestyle factors like sleep, nutrition and recovery can reduce or increase stress The effects of stress when you don't get enough recovery How your bod...
Ep 44: Ashlee Carignan | How to build a following on Instagram
August 18, 2017 11:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher Ashlee Carignan about how she build her following on Instagram. They cover: Why it's important to have a goal before your choose your Instagram strategy How to use Instagram to build brand awareness What Instagram is useful (and not useful for) when it comes to building your business The basics of Instagram (how to use hashtags, put music to video and gain followers) The importance of relationship building on and offline ...
Classic: Kyria Sabin Waugaman | Discovering movement potential with Fletcher Pilates
August 10, 2017 17:32 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, which originally aired October 13, 2016, Nikki chats with Kyria Sabin Waugaman, director of Fletcher Pilates. They discuss the history of Fletcher Pilates, Ron Fletcher's philosophy of movement and how the Fletcher Towelwork® can be used in post rehab and performance settings. Who was Ron Fletcher? Ron Fletcher studied directly under Joe and Clara Pilates and is responsible for introducing and popularizing the Pilates Method in the West Coast. He is known for having ...
Ep 43: David Nolan | Evidence based fitness & how to read studies
August 03, 2017 15:42 - 58 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet talk with David Nolan, founder of human performance advancement, about what it means to have an evidence based training program and how to interpret a research study. They cover: Why you shouldn't take sound bite references to research at face value Why it's important to look at the methods behind the research when interpreting the results The limitations of research both within the lab and when applying it to real life Common mistakes made when read...
Ep 42: Andrea Claassen | Ayureveda for better health and fitness.
July 27, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with personal trainer and Ayurvedic practitioner Andrea Claassen about how to use Ayureveda to enhance health and fitness. They cover: What Ayureveda is and how it’s more than just a physical yoga practice The three types doshas How to identify your personal dosha(s) and how to know if your dosha is in balance Simple ways to apply Ayurvedic principles to your life, even if you’re new to it (e.g. determining how to time meals, when to go to be...
Ep 41: Eric Feigl | Efficient Strength Training Practices
July 20, 2017 13:48 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with host of the Fitness Candor Podcast and personal trainer Eric Feigl about how to get the most out of your strength training without having to live in the gym. They discuss: What a full body workout looks like and how that might differ between a 30 minute and 1 hour workout Why a longer workout isn't always a more effective workout How to find time for strength training even when you're really busy The role of recovery in building strength an...
Ep 40: Kourtney Thomas | On bigness and getting jacked
July 13, 2017 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with personal trainer and virtual coach Kourtney Thomas about the benefits, science and mindset of hypertrophy training and her program The Bigness Project. They cover: What hypertrophy training is and why it’s not just for bros The difference in mindset when training to get “big” versus training to get smaller The science and application of hypertrophy training How long it takes to see a physical difference and beginner “gains” The role of re...
Ep 39: James Crader | Core training beyond the abs
July 06, 2017 17:05 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher and Movement Coach James Crader about how the core is more than just the "abs" and how to use this idea for whole body movement. They cover: Why you might want to rethink how you use common fitness cues like brace and squeeze (and when you should use those words) The difference between finding your core through the action of squeezing and engaging it through dynamic movement How core became a fitness buzzword and why it's more...
Ep 38: Charlie Reid | Creating a fitness practice to match your goals
June 29, 2017 16:56 - 50 minutes - 35 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with strength and conditioning coach Charlie Reid about how to create a movement practice to match your fitness goals and why this can be difficult to do. They cover: Training to get tired versus training to get better Why focusing on only one thing at a time (e.g. improving strength or increasing cardiovascular endurance) can get you better results The difference between training to improve a skill and training to maintain a skill Why everyone ...
Ep 37: Trina Altman | Why people get hurt doing yoga
June 22, 2017 11:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with LA based yoga teacher and movement educator Trina Altman about why people get hurt doing yoga and her new online course Yoga Deconstructed™ They cover: Common causes of pain and injury in yoga The movements that are missing in yoga that can contribute to muscle imbalances and pain Why stretching isn't always the answer How people who are both too stiff or too mobile can benefit from adding strength and stability training to their routine ...
Ep 36: Chantill Lopez | Autonomy, empowerment and teaching beyond biomechanics
June 15, 2017 17:04 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Pilates teacher and mentor Chantill Lopez about how to help our students find greater autonomy and take ownership for the work that they do with us. They discuss: The paradigm shift of moving from the "fixing" mentality to one of exploration and discovery How asking deeper questions can help us find intrinsic motivation beyond the boilerplate reasons why a lot of people come to Pilates and how these questions can better help us meet our or our ...
Ep 35: Jenna Zaffino | On anxiety, burnout and showing up as yourself
June 08, 2017 15:38 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with Pilates expert and educator, Jenna Zaffino about her experiences and how to address anxiety and burnout as a Pilates teacher or fitness professional. They discuss: Constructive strategies to handle teaching burnout and anxiety The role of mindset in how we feel about ourselves, our actions and our teaching How anxiety is more common than we realize and not feeling alone in it can make a difference The different motivations for sharing work ...
Ep 34: Anula Maiberg | Body image and defining Pilates culture
June 01, 2017 20:05 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki chat with Anula Maiberg, Pilates teacher and co-owner of Sixth Street Pilates in NYC about body image and Pilates culture. They discuss: Why showing diverse body types performing Pilates is important Possible reasons why Pilates isn't easily defined by the general public and fitness community What we can do as Pilates instructors to help define Pilates culture in and out of the studio The impact of marketing on Pilates culture and how to appeal to ...
Ep 33: Brian Richey | Troubleshooting knee pain
May 18, 2017 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Medical Exercise Specialist Brian Richey about how to work with a client with knee pain. They cover: Common causes of knee pain and how to know when to refer out Exercise protocols and contraindications for arthritis, ACL tears, patellofemoral syndrome meniscal tears and general knee pain How to use a foam roller to address knee pain Corrective exercises to decrease knee discomfort and improve alignment What muscle groups to target when y...
Ep 32: Roeshan Shadravan | Addressing the body from a holistic point of view
May 12, 2017 00:30 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with manual sports medicine osteopath Roeshan Shadravan about addressing the body from a holistic point of view when trying to decrease pain or improve performance. They cover: The roles of manual therapy, movement and stability work in helping someone move better The effects of emotions on holding patterns, posture and pain Different strategies for decreasing emotional and physical stress Why going deeper, harder or faster won't necessarily get...
Ep 31: Carrie Pagès | Staying inspired in your teaching and personal Pilates practice
May 04, 2017 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Pilates teacher and educator Carrie Pagès about ways to stay inspired and creative in your teaching and your movement practice. They cover: How to use pre-Pilates exercises to get more out of your session Resources for creative exercise ideas and sequences The importance of cueing for staying engaged in the work Strategies to keep classes feeling new and dynamic How to use props to increase challenge, modify an exercise or create a better...
Ep 30: Lauren Christman & Richard Polishuk | On posture, bodywork and fascia
April 27, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBIn this episode, Nikki and Janet chat with licensed massage therapists and educators Richard Polishuk and Lauren Christman about the roles of bodywork and movement when helping people decrease pain and improve performance. They cover: What makes good posture and how to integrate the idea of posture into movement where it becomes more fluid How our experiences in life can be reflected in how we move and feel or if we have pain How often you should get a massage or bodywork How to ide...
Ep 29: Brian Richey | Program design for obese and overweight clients
April 20, 2017 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Medical Exercise Specialist Brian Richey about program design and best exercise practices for the obese and overweight client. They cover: Brian's personal experience with weight loss Why thermogenics (calories in, calories out) doesn't work as a weight loss strategy How small, achievable changes like drinking more water can have the greatest results The unique biomechanical challenges that come with being overweight The benefits of start...
Ep 28: Jules Mitchell | Applying biomechanics to yoga and movement
April 13, 2017 16:37 - 50 minutes - 69.2 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Jules Mitchell, yoga teacher, manual therapist and educator, about how to apply biomechanics to yoga and movement. They cover: How to define biomechanics The benefits of cuing less and exploring more in your yoga and movement practice Why it's not always bad to break alignment "rules" The role of load in yoga and movement A brief synopsis on the science of stretching and how it relates to yoga and flexibility Jules Mitchell MS, CMT, ...
Ep 27: Erika Quest | Balance training and functional fitness with the BOSU
March 30, 2017 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn this episode Nikki and Janet talk with Balanced Body educator and BOSU Master Trainer Erika Quest about balance training and functional fitness using the BOSU Balance Trainer. They cover: How to create effective regressions and progressions with the BOSU and other balance tools Why your should train in multiple planes of motion and body positions Why balance training is important especially as we age How to incorporate BOSU and balance training into a client session Different w...
Ep 26: Jenni Rawlings | What you should know about pain science
March 23, 2017 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MBIn this episode Nikki and Janet talk with science based yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings about the current model of pain science and how it relates to yoga and fitness. They cover: An updated model of pain science and why pain might not actually relate to tissue damage Potential causes of chronic pain The role of the brain and nervous system in interpreting pain Strategies to address pain through movement The importance of novel movement for increasing function and decreasing pain Th...
Ep 25: Kevin C. Moore | Troubleshooting Foot Pain
March 16, 2017 10:00 - 42 minutes - 57.8 MBIn this episode, Janet and Nikki talk with Kevin C. Moore, biomechanist and founder of Reembody, about how to troubleshoot foot pain. They cover: The role of side-dominance in performance and pain The problems with using an over simplified model for addressing foot pain How dysfunction in the foot can contribute to problems with the knees and hips Common causes of foot dysfunction The biomechanics of over pronation, high arches and the big toe Why high arches aren’t always bette...
Ep 24: Janet Sunderland| Bios major to teacher trainer #meetyourhosts
March 10, 2017 02:22 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this bonus episode, Nikki interviews Janet about how she got her start in fitness. They cover: Her fitness philosophy Her experiences as a initially unwilling group fitness instructor, Pilates teacher and fitness educator How she'd like the see the fitness industry evolve The differences in fitness in Canada vs the US
Ep 23: Nikki Naab-Levy | Massage school, Pilates & goats #meetyourhosts
February 16, 2017 20:38 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this bonus episode, Janet interviews Nikki about how she got her start in fitness. They cover: Her fitness philosophy Her experiences as a personal trainer, Pilates teacher and massage therapist How she tricked herself into starting a business How they started the podcast
Ep 22: Joe Hook | Barefoot training, footwear and recovery (part 2)
February 02, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 57.7 MBIn this two-part interview, Janet and Nikki talk with Joe Hook, CSCS and Director of Human Performance, about barefoot training, choosing proper footwear and using recovery as a tool to get more out of your workouts. They cover: How to safely transition to barefoot training for weight lifting and more challenging activities Simple strategies for healthier, more adaptive feet Different types of minimalist shoes and how to pick the right shoe for your activity How foot health impacts ...