The Movement Movement

A Contorted Approach to Fitness? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 163 with Kristina Canizares Kristina became a flexibility coach after her own work healing herself from injury and illness. While she had always been flexible, she did not start training contortion until she was 31, about 20 years behind the recommended age. Throughout most of her 20s, she had struggled with serious health problems and dance and movement became an integral part of her healing. In contortion, she found a physical practice that was as mentally and emotionally challenging as it was physically demanding. She fell in love with the way that flexibility training opens both body and mind. For five years she trained with renowned Mongolian contortionist Serchmaa Byamba at San Francisco Circus Center. Despite her advanced age, she was able to perform a contortion table act both as a duet with Serchmaa and as a soloist. She accompanied Serchmaa to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia to train and learn more about the history and

Lessons from a Barefoot Bodybuilder  – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 162 with Amira Lamb  Amira Lamb is a fitness pro with close to 30 years of experience in the industry. Amira's love of movement began as a child when she studied gymnastics and dance. But it was the fitness pros she'd see on ESPN in the 80s and early 90s, like Bess Motta, Gilad Janklowicz, and Tami Lee Webb, who inspired her to pursue a career in fitness. While earning her Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from UMASS Amherst, Amirabegan personal training and leading high-energy group fitness classes. She also competed in bodybuilding, winning her first show when she turned 35 and soon after achieving "Pro Status" with the IFBB federation. For Amira, the invigorating feeling of exercise and its positive impact on the body drives her to help others find love in fitness and an appreciation for what their bodies can do. Amira has been an advocate for minimalist footwear and training barefoot when possible for many yea

Play for Adults. The Secret to Long-Term Health?  – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 161 with Darryl Edwards  Darryl Edwards is a former investment banking technologist turned movement coach and author. He is the founder of the Primal Play Method and a physical activity, health and play researcher. After almost two decades working as a technologist in investment banking, Darryl transformed his health after adopting a back-to-basics approach to well-being. As a health and movement coach, Darryl now advises people on maintaining a healthy lifestyle—amidst the epidemic of obesity and other chronic lifestyle diseases. He regularly presents as a keynote and motivational speaker at academic, clinical, health promotion and corporate events worldwide. Darryl's April 2019 TED talk "Why working out isn't working out" discussing the issues with physical inactivity and why most humans hate to exercise—has now been viewed over a million times!Darryl is author of the best-selling books "Animal Moves" wh

What Makes a Harvard Doctor Start a Shoe Company? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 160 Dr. Casey Kerrigan  Dr. Casey Kerrigan is co-founder of OESH Shoes. She is a Harvard M.D., an N.I.H. supported biomechanist, and a lifelong runner since her track star days in high school and college. After publishing numerous medical research studies linking traditional women’s shoes to serious long-term health problems and disability, she gave up her coveted position as the first woman tenured professor and chair in the school of medicine at the University of Virginia, to develop truly healthy shoes for women. Shunned by the shoe industry for her research, she built her own factory and company, OESH Shoes, where she develops not only the shoes but also the machinery, processes, and materials to make them.  OESH is the only shoe company to be recognized by the National Science Foundation for its sustainable zero-waste 3D printing and 3D knitting processes. Making and selling its first batch of shoes in

Are You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeown   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 159 with Patrick McKeown   Patrick McKeown is an international breathing expert and author based in Galway, Ireland. Since 2002, he has worked with thousands of clients, including elite military special forces (SWAT) Olympic coaches and athletes.  Atomic Focus (2021) and The Breathing Cure (2021) are Patrick’s latest books.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Patrick McKeown about the proper way to breathe.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How it’s very common for people to have poor breathing habits. - Why mouth breathing and upper chest breathing affects your focus. - How breathing correctly provides stabilization for the spine. - How poor breathing patterns lead to a myriad of different health issues. - Why breathing correctly can help people move more effectively. Connect with Patrick: Guest Contact Info Twitter@OxygenAdvantage Instag

Survivor Winner Mike Gabler Tells All – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 158 with Michael Gabler Michael Gabler, also known by just his surname Gabler, is an American heart valve specialist and television personality known for competing on and winning the 43rd season of the American reality TV competition series Survivor. After being named the winner, Gabler declared that he would donate "100%" of the million-dollar prize to charities supporting veterans. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Michael Gabler about what happened behind the scenes on Survivor. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Michael is the second oldest competitor to win Survivor. - Why your frame of reference changes dramatically after a traumatic event. - How Survivor has come a long was as a reality show. - How Mike was the first person in Survivor history to donate all his winnings to charity. - How it’s never too late to try to achieve a goal on your bucket list. Conn

It’s Not What You Eat. It’s What You Absorb – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 157 with Oliver Wood Oliver Wood got started in the business world after 7 years as an independent personal trainer. As he started online, he rapidly built a company to over 15 staff in his mid-20s, helping thousands of clients upgrade their body, energy, and productivity through a 4- step system he has agreed to share with us.  His unique perspective of both running a multi 7 figure company and understanding the behavioral nuances of what truly makes health habits stick after working with thousands of clients, has allowed him to create his own category in the health market of working with busy professionals that I want to share with you today.  His ability to take complicated topics and simplify them down into actionable steps you can integrate into your busy lifestyle is what makes him a world class coach.  Olly has committed the last decade of his life to the development of his Body Reset program alongside wor

Do Shoes Alter Reality? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 156 with Cody Koontz Cody Koontz sells shoes and talks about running at RunnersWorld Tulsa. He is a certified personal trainer by the American College of Sports Medicine. He loves helping people meet their goals and overcome their limitations through exercise. Cody believes that deeper understanding and improved perception of movement are the best foundation for fitness. He is also a licensed physical therapist assistant and uses his rehabilitative background to help clients avoid injury and "bridge the gap" between physical therapy and their desired activities.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Cody Koontz about how shoes alter your reality. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How traditional footwear causes people to disassociate from their bodies. - Why it’s important to be able to feel the ground when you’re walking. - How your Achilles can’t work as a spring if you wear shoes w

How Bigger Bodies Can Go Barefoot – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 155 with Charlotte Young Bowens Charlotte Young Bowens is the founder of Conscious Gear, an emerging outdoor brand committed to celebrating body diversity in the outdoors with outerwear and outdoor gear designed by and for bigger-bodied outdoor enthusiasts. Charlotte started the business after a health scare where she learned she had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, borderline diabetic and was morbidly obese. She knew things had to change. What started out as 2 minutes at a 2-mph on a treadmill, evolved into crossing the finish line of her first 50-mile ultramarathon a mere 16 months later. Charlotte believes the outdoors belongs to everyBODY. Conscious Gear will ensure that bigger-bodied outdoor enthusiasts have adequate gear and activewear to explore outdoor activities of their own choosing.  Bigger Bodies Matter. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Charlotte Young Bowens about how bigger bodies can g

Ninja Warrior Fitness Secrets – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 154 with Jessie Graff Jessica Lauren Graff is an American professional stunt performer and sports-focused television personality. She has had training in five other martial arts, holds a black sash in Kung Fu, and is a black belt in Taekwondo. She is a champion gymnast, a pole vaulter, and a professional stunt performer. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jessie Graff about Ninja Warrior fitness secrets. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How becoming more scientific about your training allows you to continue getting gains after years of training. - Why persistence and practice are key when you’re trying to achieve any goal. - How Ninja Warriors must attack each exercise with the same amount of intensity. - Why it’s important to engage the correct muscles to breathe properly. - How being the hardest worker might actually be preventing you from succeeding. Connect with Jessie Gu

Do Minimalist – Barefoot Shoes Cause Achilles Problems – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 153 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Steven rants about how Achilles problems are not caused by barefoot shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How transitioning to barefoot shoes doesn’t need to be done over time. - Why injuries happen because of traditional running shoes, not barefoot shoes. - How wearing a shoe with a heel makes it so your Achilles is not fully functioning. - Why your brain gets used to using muscles within a certain range of motion. - How many limitations in movement are caused by your brain getting used to an injury.  Connect with Steven: Website Xeroshoes.com Jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter@XeroShoes Instagram@xeroshoes Facebookfacebook.com/xeroshoes Right now if you visit https://xeroshoes.com/born-to-run/ you can get a signed copy of Born to Run 2 at a discount…Plus an immediate 10% a single pair of Xero Shoes if you

Are Cold Plunges Good for You (and More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 152 with Jordan Abecasis Desiring to be one of the global leaders in the rehabilitation sector, providing innovative and adaptive solutions to mobility constraints, Jordan Abecasis is the inventor of the ADAM brace.   He earned his Master's of Science in Bio-Medical Engineering From Florida Atlantic University college of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. He became a master physical fitness specialist with over 5,000 hours documented in nutrition, health and wellness, dynamic neuromuscular stabilization, and muscular development. He was awarded both Non-provisional and Design Patents for the Multifunctional Therapeutic Workout Enhancement Brace in December, 2018. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jordan Abecasis about the benefits and the misconceptions of cold plunges. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How some people might constrict their movement bec

What Dancers Can Teach You About Healthy Feet – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 151 with Emily Kent Emily Milam Kent graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a BSEd in Dance Education from the University of Georgia. She began working with Pilobolus in 1999 working first as a dancer and collaborator and then Teaching Artist.   She has created original works for high school and university dance companies for Pilobolus and as an individual artist. She has set classic Pilobolus repertoire on high school and university students; she and her partner Matt Kent, were the first to have the process notated by a Laban Notator. During her career with Pilobolus she has created new programs to share the Pilobolus Method to people of all ages and abilities to people around the country: Pilobolus @ Play, the flagship touring education residency, Connecting with Balance, aprogressive program for the aging population, The Pilobolus Teaching Manual, to share our techniques with teachers. She spends her days teaching

Born to Run 2 Authors Share Secrets of Happy Running (and More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 150 with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton Trained as a foreign correspondent for the Associated Press, Christopher McDougall covered wars in Rwanda and Angola before writing his international bestseller, Born to Run. His fascination with the limits of human potential led him to his next book, Natural Born Heroes. McDougall also created the Outside magazine web series, "Art of the Hero." Eric Orton’s experience with the Raramuri and his study of running, human performance, strength, and conditioning have led him to the cutting edge of the sport and made him a go-to for athletes everywhere. The author of Born to Run 2 and The Cool Impossible, Orton travels the World speaking on running and personally trains athletes from recreational runners to elite ultramarathoners. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris McDougall and Eric Orton about their book, Born to Run 2. Here are some of

Better Than Biohacking   – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 149 with Nick Urban   Nick Urban is a Biohacker, Data Scientist, Athlete, Founder of Outliyr, and the Host of the Mind Body Peak Performance Podcast. He is a Certified CHEK Practitioner, a Personal Trainer, and a Performance Health Coach. Nick is driven by curiosity which has led him to study ancient medical systems (Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hermedic Principles, etc), and modern science.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Nick Urban about how biohacking isn’t the best way to optimize your health.   Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How biohacking and the wellness world rely on placebos for treatment. - Why newborns and animals aren’t affected by placebos in the same way as adults. - How being a bio-harmonizer is different than being a biohacker. - How the core principle of bio-harmonization is that everything in the body serves a purpose. - Why modern humans have l

The “Basic” Plan to Get Fit at Any Age – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 148 with Tony Bevilacqua A former overweight, beer loving, cancer patient who went through hell and back in his late 20's, Tony Bevilacqua eventually came out the other side with incredible insight about living a life full of health, opportunity, and service to others. Today, with 23 years of professional coaching experience under his belt, Tony has helped 1000's of athletes from every sport imaginable, at every level imaginable, maximize their potential to look, feel, and perform their very BEST. Most recently, Tony has worked extensively in the realm of CrossFit and Weightlifting, where he has developed and coached some of the best athletes in the World in BOTH sports. Tony is now bringing his knowledge and expertise in all things nutrition, fitness, and recovery to guys over 40 to help them discover their previously untapped potential so they can build a body that is strong, lean, and high-performance for life. Liste

How to Make Fitness Fun – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 148 with Mason Bendewal For over 20 years Mason Bendewal has helped build top fitness companies and coached trainers to become on-camera fitness stars. He’s crafted innovative programs that shattered sales records beginning with the home fitness sensation P90X. Mason went on to become the Chief Production Officer of Daily Burn (an IAC Company) and launched the first fitness streaming service of its kind; he built the entire streaming library, creating the most comprehensive modern fitness catalog ever, training 13 world-class trainers, and creating 18 programs with over 200 workouts. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Mason Bendewal about how P90x made fitness fun again. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How fitness has evolved over the last thirty years. - How people, especially older individuals, are more aware they need exercise in their life. - Why pushing yourself to extremes d

Handball. Your New Favorite Sport – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 146 with Ebiye Udo-Udoma Ebiye Udo-Udoma is a national hero for American Handball, and equally an inspiration for athletes who also want to make a business impact in their respective sports. EJ is the model for how sports with an established international professional & Olympic presence can grow in the United States. The day will come when Team Handball & Beach Handball will be as big in The States as Major League Soccer and the National Hockey League. When that day comes, it will because of athletes & strategists like Ebiye Jeremy Udo-Udoma.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Ebiye Udo-Udoma about playing handball in Xero Shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - What handball is, it’s history, and how it is played today. - Why it’s important to have an efficient and controlled offense in handball. - How it’s risky and could lead to injury trying to recreate w

Vibram FiveFingers: Behind the Scenes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 145 Tony Post. Tony Post is the Founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, a footwear brand with a unique fit and feel that encourages instinctive and natural movement.  Competitor Magazine called Topo ‘a stunning modern take on minimalism.’  Topo has won many editor’s choice awards from Runner’s World, Outside, Women’s Running, Health Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and many more.  Most recently, Topo’s new Trailventure boot received the REI Co-op Editors’ Choice Award for 2021.  In July of 2013, Tony launched Topo following successful leadership roles at Vibram USA and The Rockport Company. During his 11 years as president and CEO of Vibram USA, Tony not only helped establish Vibram as a premium sole supplier to footwear brands around the country, he sparked the natural running movement with the introduction of Vibram FiveFingers®.  Time Magazine named Vibram FiveFingers one of the best health and wellness inventions of

Why MMA Fighter Raufeon Stots Wears Xero Shoes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 144 with Raufeon Stots Raufeon Stots is an American mixed martial artist and graduated collegiate wrestler currently competing in the bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, where he is the current Interim Bellator Bantamweight Champion. As a wrestler, he is a two-time NCAA Division II champion. As of June 28, 2022, he is #10 in the Bellator men's pound-for-pound rankings. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Raufeon Stots about why he wears Xero Shoes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How Xero Shoes are appropriate for all different kinds of athletes. - Why the way you move is an important part of mixed martial arts. - How being an MMA fighter can impact how you attack different parts of your life.  - How Xero Shoes help you discover the mistakes you’re making when you run. - How Xero Shoes allow Raufeon Stots to run better, train better, and spar better. Conne