Latest Soas Podcast Episodes
Plantar Fasciitis
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - April 10, 2024 12:45 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode we talk about feet once again and more specifically about plantar fasciitis which affects many people at some point in their lives. We discuss the possible causes for the onset of plantar fasciitis, the anantomy of the foot and the leg and ho they relate to one another and to the...
Hypermobility
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - February 22, 2024 14:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss: Yoga and flexibility versus mobility Is hypermobility hereditary? Muscle adaptation Muscle imbalances in cyclists Back muscles and their responsibility in other injuries Supplements for hypermobility Hypermobility's ef...
Posture
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - October 17, 2023 02:19 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis episode covers: The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture Having good posture all the time is a lot of work The role of quads and hip flexors in good posture Barefoot versus running shoes in the gym The T12-L1 junction and how to open up the mi...
Running
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - April 12, 2022 16:06 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratings-Proper running posture (and who actually needs to learn it) -Running shoes and barefoot shoes -IT band issues -Other running injuries -Breath, thoracic spine and running -Meditation and exercise for wellness
Cycling
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - February 10, 2022 19:23 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this podcast: We discuss finding the optimal cycling posture for riding a bicycle pain-free. We offer advice about how to best align each part of the body on a bike, from the feet all the way up to the head. We talk about cycling gear, and the types of bikes out there and which might be...
Relaxation: technique or lifestyle?
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - November 15, 2021 21:35 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsJonathan and Alex are back at it talking about relaxation. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode: • Lifestyle changes you can make to reduce stress • Walking or biking as a form of meditation • The fascinating subject of ASMR • Moving toward a relaxing standing posture • Constr...
Healing Foods
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - October 14, 2021 13:26 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsWhat we talked about: why the contents of Jonathan's midday smoothie are pure health; the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, raspberries and parsley; ways to boost your immune system through whole foods; the health benefits of juicing watermelon with its seeds and rind; medical m...
Bridge Pose
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - December 09, 2020 18:58 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn the episode, Jonathan and Alex talk about the proper to rise into bridge pose and remain in the asana properly aligned. They go on to discuss what a student can learn from bridge pose, whether it is having her seat 2 inches from the ground or pushing way up through the pelvis. What does bridg...
Bridge Pose and Inner Thigh Muscles
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - December 09, 2020 18:58 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn the episode, Jonathan and Alex talk about the proper to rise into bridge pose and remain in the asana properly aligned. They go on to discuss what a student can learn from bridge pose, whether it is having her seat 2 inches from the ground or pushing way up through the pelvis. What does bridg...
Downward Facing Dog
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - November 09, 2020 19:36 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode we looked one of the most visited postures in the yoga world, downward facing dog. We talk about its numerous benefits, both physical and mental when practiced regularly. We also talk about ow to slowly build up your downward dog practice to let it one day become your resting po...
Deconstructing Down Dog
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - November 09, 2020 19:36 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode we looked one of the most visited postures in the yoga world, downward facing dog. We talk about its numerous benefits, both physical and mental when practiced regularly. We also talk about how to slowly build up your downward dog practice for it to become a resting pose. It wou...
Tennis elbow is not all about tennis
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - October 02, 2020 15:22 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode: -What biking has to do with tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis -The fragile elbow's function, mechanics, and anatomy -The wrist's and shoulder's role in elbow pain -Exercises and stretches to appease angry tendons in the elbow -Tennis elbow surgery: necessary or no...
The "Tennis" Elbow Conundrum
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - October 02, 2020 15:22 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode: -What biking has to do with tennis elbow, or lateral epicondylitis -The fragile elbow's function, mechanics, and anatomy -The wrist's and shoulder's role in elbow pain -Exercises and stretches to appease angry tendons in the elbow -Tennis elbow surgery: necessary or no...
Ankles, Arches and Achilles
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - September 01, 2020 11:04 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsToday's topics of discussion: • The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle • Does the ankle rotate? • Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone • The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury • Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other ...
The ankle and the Achilles tendon
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - September 01, 2020 11:04 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsToday's topics of discussion: • The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle • Does the ankle rotate? • Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone • The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury • Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other ...
The Ankle Hinge
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - September 01, 2020 11:04 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsToday's topics of discussion: • The set-up of the hinge joint that is the ankle • Does the ankle rotate? • Muscles involved in moving the ankle – and the importance of their tone • The value of swelling and compression in healing from injury • Tracking, bodywork, calf raises and other ...
Checkmating knee pain
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - July 02, 2020 08:55 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsA few things we discuss in this episode: • The anatomical highway interchange that is the knee • The rotational capability of the knee and why it is important to the health of that joint • The muscles that provide support for the knee joint and exercises for their balanced tone • The kin...
Why Do My Knees Hurt?
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - July 02, 2020 08:55 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsA few things we discuss in this episode: • The anatomical highway interchange that is the knee • The rotational capability of the knee and why it is important to the health of that joint • The muscles that provide support for the knee joint and exercises for their balanced tone • The kin...
Checking in with knee pain (and checkmating it)
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - July 02, 2020 08:55 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsA few things we discuss in this episode: • The anatomical highway interchange that is the knee • The rotational capability of the knee and why it is important to the health of that joint • The muscles that provide support for the knee joint and exercises for their balanced tone • The kin...
The Glutes
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - June 02, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode: • We differentiate between the three gluteal muscles • The birth of the gluteus maximus and the importance of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus • Everyone's need for a bigger butt • Why the gluteus maximus becomes underactive; the relationship of the hamstrings to t...
The Gluteal Complex
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - June 02, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode: • We differentiate between the three gluteal muscles • The birth of the gluteus maximus and the importance of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus • Everyone's need for a bigger butt • Why the gluteus maximus becomes underactive; the relationship of the hamstrings to t...
The case for strong and active glutes
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - June 02, 2020 13:12 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode: • We differentiate between the three gluteal muscles • The birth of the gluteus maximus and the importance of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus • Everyone's need for a bigger butt • Why the gluteus maximus becomes underactive; the relationship of the hamstrings to t...
Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - May 01, 2020 19:38 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsWhat we talk about: • The coronavirus lockdown • The relevance of the proximity of piriformis and the sciatic nerve in sciatica • It's all about diagnosis (and self-diagnosis) • Why posture, movement patterns and muscle tone matter with sciatica and piriformis syndrome • ...
The Hip Socket
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - April 01, 2020 12:08 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis episode features Alex and Jonathan chatting about: -The anatomy of the hip socket and the importance of the alignment of the femur head within it -The effect of external rotation on the muscles surrounding the hips -The capital importance of muscle tone in the maintenance of healthy j...
Sitting: The New Smoking
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - January 28, 2020 17:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode, we gab about: -Chair yoga -Modern sedentary culture -Different types of seats and how to best use them -How to treat chairs so as not to sit in them all day -Illnesses linked to excessive sedentarism and lack of movement -Tips to combat sitting too long
Episode 17: Sitting: The New Smoking
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - January 28, 2020 17:42 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsIn this episode, we gab about: -Chair yoga -Modern sedentary culture -Different types of seats and how to best use them -How to treat chairs so as not to sit in them all day -Illnesses linked to excessive sedentarism and lack of movement -Tips to combat sitting too long
Let The Shoulder Hang
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - December 06, 2019 08:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis episode features: The evolution of our hanging shoulder The shoulder and its relationship to the pelvis The shoulder's role in sports injuries The chest muscles and their relationship to the shoulder Upper back muscles involved in the shoulder's proper functioning The rotator cu...
The Shoulder Hangs
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - December 06, 2019 08:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis episode features: The evolution of our hanging shoulder The shoulder and its relationship to the pelvis The shoulder's role in sports injuries The chest muscles and their relationship to the shoulder Upper back muscles involved in the shoulder's proper functioning The rotator cu...
The Shoulder
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - December 06, 2019 08:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsThis episode features: The evolution of our hanging shoulder The shoulder and its relationship to the pelvis The shoulder's role in sports injuries The chest muscles and their relationship to the shoulder Upper back muscles involved in the shoulder's proper functioning The rotator cu...
Baby's First Steps
Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction - November 06, 2019 14:11 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 64 ratingsWe are talking about babies today, more specifically: • Baby's developmental milestones (crawling) • Walking and standing your children up • Car seats, Bumbo seats, strollers, Exersaucers, etc... And their effect on baby's development • Baby exercise • Babies and sleep • Diapers and ...
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