Latest Mindfulstrength Podcast Episodes
246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims Interview
Mindful Strength - April 06, 2024 12:16 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsOur interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Kathryn and Chris sat down to recap a handful of the main points that really stood out and give more practical context for those of you wanting to i...
245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for Postmenopause
Mindful Strength - March 18, 2024 21:15 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsToday we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10...
244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for Osteoarthritis
Mindful Strength - March 08, 2024 16:26 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will lear...
243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back Pain
Mindful Strength - February 22, 2024 17:32 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsDr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clini...
242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really matters
Mindful Strength - February 14, 2024 21:17 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength an...
241 Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic Health
Mindful Strength - September 06, 2023 20:18 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsToday we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building bene...
240 Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY age
Mindful Strength - August 29, 2023 14:22 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsGinny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and...
240 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexion
Mindful Strength - August 27, 2023 18:41 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsJoin us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to ...
242 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexion
Mindful Strength - August 27, 2023 18:41 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsJoin us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to ...
239 David Wilson: Possibilities For Movement At Any Age
Mindful Strength - July 28, 2023 15:16 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsThis week on the podcast we welcome movement teacher and pro-aging educator David Wilson for a conversation on possibilities at every age. David shares insights on the difference between anti-aging and pro-aging, as well as internalized ageism and how these all show up in the movement/exercise s...
238: Kathryn Bruni-Young: Reflections on the last decade of teaching
Mindful Strength - July 07, 2023 15:33 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode Chris interviews Kathryn on how she got into strength training, what the transition out of Ashtanga yoga was like and where things are at today. She talks about the insular nature of her original yoga studio and why she felt it necessary to break the mold in her own classes. Thro...
237: 10 Questions with Kathryn and Chris
Mindful Strength - May 30, 2023 21:48 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsThis week on the podcast hear from the dynamic duo behind Mindful Strength in this engaging and personal podcast. Kathryn and Chris tackle 10 intriguing questions that will give you insight into their interests and passions. Find out what they're currently training for, their go-to podcasts, del...
236: Kaleen Canevari: Strength, awareness and confidence with Pilates
Mindful Strength - May 05, 2023 15:36 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsToday we welcome Kaleen, mechanical engineer, teacher, founder and CEO of Flexia. Kaleen shares her story of transforming her knee pain with exercise which led her to her passion for Pilates, becoming a teacher, and designing an entirely new reformer. Kathryn and Kaleen discus why mainstream fit...
235: Balancing consistency and novelty in your training routine
Mindful Strength - April 21, 2023 14:14 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsListener question: I know consistency is important for strength, but I also like to work on new goals and do your different programs. How much novelty can I add to my routine, but still be building strength? In this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the balance of sticking it out, clarifyin...
234: Shanté Cofield: More confident connection, less chaos. How to use social media for good
Mindful Strength - April 14, 2023 15:26 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsWe love Shanté Cofield and everything the Movement Maestro has to offer! In this interview Kathryn and Shanté talked about the benefits and challenges of showing up online, using apps like Instagram for business, and self regulation in the time of tech. If you have been wondering how you can s...
233: Strength Training is Mobility Training
Mindful Strength - March 23, 2023 12:35 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIf you have been taught that strength and mobility are opposites, this is a great podcast to listen to. Strength done properly doesn't limit you mobility. The two can go hand in hand, especially when you consider end range strengthening. Say goodbye to avoiding the end ranges or feeling weak a...
232: Why a 2-minute rest in the middle of your training can change everything!
Mindful Strength - March 16, 2023 18:37 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsMost of us think of recovery as something that happens after exercise is over. You have a good meal, get some sleep and voila! When it comes to weight training and building strength (think deadlifts, squats, pull ups, push-ups) resting in the middle of your sessions is absolutely necessary. ...
231: Why You Really Need a Strength Program
Mindful Strength - March 10, 2023 13:40 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode Kathryn and Chris talk about the benefits of following a strength program, if strength is your goal. Building strength is like baking a cake, unless you are a very experienced baker, it's useful to follow a recipe. Programs are like recipes for strength, and yes, they can be cu...
230: "Doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" Yes! That's why I'm doing it
Mindful Strength - March 04, 2023 00:29 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsToday Kathryn and Chris talk about why load is love, especially for those areas of the body where issues tend to arise (low back, knees etc...) After posting a deadlift video Kathryn received the question "doesn't that put a lot of load on your back?" to which she responded... YES, that's why ...
229: Are you using enough resistance to build strength?
Mindful Strength - February 24, 2023 18:05 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsToday Kathryn talks you through the question of how much resistance to use for strength building. Strength training does not just mean doing things that feel hard, it's much more systematic and defined. Simultaneously, not all weighted exercises are strengthening. If you are considering using mo...
228: The Podcast is BACK! Announcements with Kathryn
Mindful Strength - February 24, 2023 18:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsWe are back after a long break! Our house went under renovation, Kyle is back in school, and after reorganizing most aspects of life, we are back in the zone. To learn more about Mindful Strength Click here! Podcasts will be released on Friday's. You can look forward to episodes with Kathryn...
227 Kathryn & Kyle: Accessory exercises and how to use them
Mindful Strength - September 07, 2022 18:14 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsAccessory exercises are supportive to your big goals. Want to be able to do a chin-up? Yes, practicing chin-ups are cool, but what's even more useful is assessing which supportive exercises you need more of and building them up. Accessory exercises build up your weaker muscles, ranges, or moveme...
226 Kathryn & Kyle: Bone building with strength and progressive impact
Mindful Strength - August 30, 2022 15:56 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsThis podcast is brought to you by Bone Builders, our upcoming 10-week strength progression for building a foundation of strength, and healthy bones. Click here to learn more. Bone and muscle health can be nurtured at any age. Yes, aging, hormone changes, and natural physical shifts affect our ...
225 Kathryn & Kyle - Hard vs. Heavy: all movements are good, but they aren't equal.
Mindful Strength - August 23, 2022 14:06 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode Kathryn and Kyle talk about a movement stimulus being hard vs. heavy, and what the key differences are. Often we believe that anything that feels challenging is making us stronger, but that is not the case. All movements are good, but they are not equal, especially if your goals ...
224 Kathryn & Kyle: Rethinking safety, alignment, and mechanical ways of understanding the body
Mindful Strength - August 16, 2022 14:25 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsKathryn and Kyle talk about the mechanical model and give a few examples of mechanical ideas that negatively affect the ways we move and feel. Mechanical thinking teaches us that load is something that breaks us down, that safety is nurtured through avoidance, and that alignment is to be perfect...
223 Kathryn & Kyle: Rebuilding your strength after time away, injury, or life changes
Mindful Strength - August 10, 2022 14:40 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsKathryn and Kyle share how they have both gotten back into structured strength training after time off for various reasons. They share tips on how to get back in the swing without overdoing it, and how to structure your own strength practice. Other topics include super sets, the foundation movem...
222 Adam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and Yoga
Mindful Strength - June 20, 2022 00:22 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsAdam and Kathryn talk about Pilates, yoga, and how we can integrate current evidence into the practices we love without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Adam is on his way to becoming a physical therapist and along the path has incorporated heavy weights into his long-time Pilates care...
221 Jules Mitchell: The Biomechanics of Strength Building
Mindful Strength - June 04, 2022 11:25 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode, Kathryn and Jules talk about what strength training is (and what it isn't), strength training vs. general fitness, basic biomechanics, the practicality of learning anatomy and making sense of the research. If you are endlessly curious about exercise science and it's application ...
220 Nada Hassan: Strength Training as Rehab
Mindful Strength - May 25, 2022 14:40 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsIn this episode, Kathryn and Nada talk about why strength training is so useful in rehab. Often people assume that strength training means competing or huge feats. In reality, capacity-building strategies (strength training) can help people progress from pain and injuries and help them get back ...
219 Darcie Clark: Adaptive Movement and Chair Yoga
Mindful Strength - May 13, 2022 12:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 183 ratingsDarcie and Kathryn talk about adaptive movement, non-dogmatic approaches for all abilities, and chair yoga. Chair yoga is more than using a chair for conventional poses. Creating an accessible class requires teachers to re-imagine the practice and truly learn to meet participants where they are....
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