The Movement Movement

Discover SuperStarch – a NEW Kind of Carb that’s GOOD for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 103 with Peter Kaufman Peter Kaufman was inspired over a decade ago, along with three other folks, to help a child and his family better manage a very rare disease. They started The UCAN Company and after several years of research and discovery, they were successful in making his disease more manageable, allowing Jonah, one of ​UCAN​'s​ ​founder’s sons, to maintain his blood sugar for eight hours and sleep through the night for the first time in his life in 2009 when he was 7 years old, and significantly improved his family’s life.  The nutritional solution, a unique, patented, completely natural carbohydrate they have named SuperStarch, has since improved the performance of many elite athletes and it has helped tens of thousands of individuals exercise better, improve their health and lose weight.  This new revolutionary carbohydrate is so different than anything in the world today, that it even h

Running Speed Secrets from the World’s Fastest (Older) Man – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 102 with Allan Tissenbaum Allan Tissenbaum, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Tissenbaum brings a high level of experience and skill to The Orthopedic Group, addressing all orthopedic issues from fractures to total joints. He earned a bachelor’s degree in physiology from McGill University in Montreal and a master’s degree in exercise physiology from York University in Ontario. He completed his medical degree at McGill University, where he also served his orthopedic residency and fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine. Certified in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Tissenbaum has treated athletes at the high school, college and professional levels, including members of the Montreal Canadians and Expos. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Allan Tissenbaum shares running speed secrets as the world’s fastest (older) man. Here are s

Running *IS* Rocket Science – Lessons from Running Marathons on All 7 Continents – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 101 with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter Dr. Melissa Corley Carter. Melissa is a rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion. After her 20-year dream to become an astronaut was shattered, Melissa eventually rediscovered her true purpose: to build grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. Now she's living the dream, dancing with the universe daily and joyfully embodying her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist. Melissa is the author and photographer of the forthcoming book, Running the World: Marathon Memoirs from the Seven Continents.   Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter about lessons from running marathons on all 7 continents. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How having grounded feet will lea

How to Bullet Proof Your Knees (and more) with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 100 with Ben Patrick By 18 Ben Patrick had 3 surgical knee alterations and was told he would never have full knee bend or play high-level sports. Now at 30, Ben has some of the most athletic and bulletproof knees in the world. He has personally received 2113 knee success stories from others who had chronic, hopeless conditions before doing his fitness formula, which requires ZERO weights, equipment, or special abilities to start. Ben is also a proud Xero Shoes customer and his formula helps others transition their foot and lower leg strength to being able to thrive with barefoot-inspired shoes. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Ben Patrick about how to bulletproof your knees. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why telling people they shouldn’t bend their knees over their toes is bad advice. - How the two components that make up

Are You Following Bad Barefoot Running Advice? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 099 with Jae Gruenke Jae Gruenke is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, running technique expert, and founder ofThe Balanced Runner™.  Known as a “running form guru,” she has helped runners from beginner to Olympian relieve pain and improve their performance, and she specializes in helping runners whose problems have persisted despite medical treatment. Her interest in running technique was sparked when, as a professional dancer, she was asked to perform choreography that included sustained running in large, outdoor environments. Frustrated by how difficult and uncomfortable running felt, she began to study running technique and use the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program she was enrolled in as a laboratory to discover how to coordinate her movements so that running felt comfortable, easy, and enjoyable. Eventually, realizing she’d come to prefer running to dancing, and also that the changes in movement t

The #1 Way to Run Better that Most Runners Will Never Do – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 098 with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is the host of the Strength Running Podcast (the #2 running podcast in the US of all time) and the founder of Strength Running, an award-winning running blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly readers. A 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified coach, he’s coached thousands of endurance athletes to faster finishing times and fewer injuries with his results-oriented coaching philosophy. He’s the winner of the 2011 Morraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior Dash, and the 2013 Potomac River Run Marathon. During his collegiate career, he was a member of the 2002 National Championship-qualifying cross-country team and a top ten finisher in the steeplechase at the 2006 New England Championships. Jason speaks at industry conferences and for major brands like Anheuser-Busch and frequently delivers presentations and coaches at fitness retreats and running camps.

Secrets of Successful Running with Dr. Romanov’s Pose Method – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 097 with Dr. Nicholas Romanov Dr. Nicholas Romanov graduated with Honors in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. As a teacher he later discovered that while there was plenty of instruction on techniques in other sports, in running there was instead an eclectic collection of ideas. The Pose Method was developed out of necessity in 1977. It is now widely popular among recreational and elite runners and triathletes, practiced by professional athletes, used by Physical Therapists that appreciate its framework for preventing and treating running related injuries. In October of 2020, after 11 years of active implementation, the Pose Method became the running method of choice for the US Army and included in the official Army Field Manual (FM 7-22). Dr. Romanov’s books are sold worldwide and “The Running Revolution” (Penguin Random House) became a bestseller translated to 12 languages. As

Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 096 with Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone’s credo is that “everyone is an athlete.” As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body’s fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life. During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movemen

How to Make Your Brain “Move” Better with Dr. David Perlmutter – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 095 with Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have be

Fitness + Running Does NOT Equal Health – Nick’s Journey from Illness to ULTRA – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 023 with Nick Winder Nick Winder is the founder of Illness To Ultra. A blog and online coaching service looking to help others enhance their health and achieve new running goals. Because of Nicks's past health issues, he approaches running with a health-first mindset. First ensuring no harm is done through training and racing, and second, promoting healthy sustainable practices to enhance all areas of life. After suffering from an unknown illness that left him bed-bound for months he is now well on the way to completing his ultimate goal of finishing an Ultra Marathon and eventually proving that "Illness To Ultra" is truly possible.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Nick Winder about his journey from illness to ULTRA. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why people should evaluate all areas of their life to aid with specific issu

Don’t Tell People Your Shoes Changed Your Life – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 093 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about why you shouldn’t tell people your shoes changed your life. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why minimalist shoes and meditation are related. - How Xero Shoes give ground feedback, so your brain knows what’s happening with your feet. - Why people tend to hold onto their beliefs despite contrary evidence. - How people should be running because they think it’s fun. - Why some have to go through cognitive dissonance to learn minimalist shoes are better for them. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Is this the ONE Best Strength Training Workout You’ll Ever Find? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 092 with Brian Tabor Brian Tabor is a fitness coach and CEO of Strong Made Simple in San Diego, CA. While earning his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University, he worked with the SDSU and UCSD strength and conditioning programs along with the US Navy SEALs Tactical Athlete Program. He formerly taught natural movement workshops across the US and won the title of 2010 National Strongman Champion under 175lbs. Through his coaching business, Strong Made Simple, he creates easy to follow fitness solutions for everyday people to get stronger, connect with their communities, and do more of what matters to them. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brian Tabor about the best strength training working you’ll ever find. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why people need to find the kind of movement that they have fun doing. - How the k

Fitness, Rehab, and Recovery for Older Athletes (and Regular Humans, Too) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 091 with Dr. Jerry Yoo Dr. Jerry Yoo is the Founder and CEO of Next Level Physio, which is a hybrid rehab-fitness business in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Dr. Yoo has been in practice for over 20 years and specializes in helping active men and women over 40 and their families stay active without medication, injections, or surgery.  He received his Master’s in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Columbia University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2004.  He also holds additional certifications in Crossfit, Dry Needling, the Mulligan Concept, SFMA-FMS. As a multisport athlete, Dr. Yoo has competed in triathlons and Spartan races for many years and is passionate about the fitness lifestyle.  He resides in NC with his wife and two children.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Jerry Yoo about fitness, rehab, and recovery for older athletes. Here are som

Ironman World Champ Shares Secrets for Increasing Energy and Performance – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 090 with Pete Jacobs Pete Jacobs is the Ironman World Champion and a Health and Performance Coach. In 2012 Pete won the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, improving from 2nd the year before, and holds one of the fastest ever marathon splits at the World Championship event, a 2:41:05, at the end of the Ironman, in Hawaii!  Since then, Pete has learnt endlessly about health and performance to overcome fatigue and inflammation that had troubled him since he was a teenager. Now a certified MAF Coach, certified Health Coach, & calls himself a Performance Coach for anyone seeking more energy, through his business Live Your Own Fit | LYF Performance co-founded with his wife Jaimielle. Pete has always run in the most minimal shoes he could. Even when sponsored by a major shoe brand, he chose racing 'flats’ for all his training and racing, and even modified those to make them more minimalist. Pete lov

How to Get Fit After 40, or 50, or 60 Without a Gym – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 089 with Rodrigo Gallego Rodrigo Gallego is a personal trainer, movement coach and the creator of Barefoot Movers. He offers live online group training for adults interested in staying active, capable, feeling good and performing well for the long term. His mission is to help people change their relationship with movement, their bodies while re-connecting with the joy and benefits of moving better. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Rodrigo Gallego about getting fit over 40 without a gym. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why it’s important for people to really focus on how their body moves during training. - How people shouldn’t have to give up the movement they love as they age. - Why people need to find time in their day to do the activities they enjoy. - How training shouldn’t feel like a task, it should be fun and enjoyable. - How many people are res

How to Find and Fix the REAL Cause of Your Aches and Pains – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 088 with Frank Titus Frank Titus is the founder of Titus Motion Therapy (TMT), a long-term solution that treats the causes of chronic pain and a proven method for eliminating pain. With an over 95% client success rate, Titus Motion Therapy offers the Los Angeles area a convenient, centrally located, and comfortable setting for TMT sessions. If you are not in Los Angeles, you can still receive direct treatment via Skype. Titus has perfected the process of treating clients throughout the world via Skype consultations and has had clients as far away as Europe, New Zealand. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Frank Titus about finding and fixing the real cause of your pain. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How today’s physical therapy focuses on symptoms rather than weakness throughout the body. - Why minimalist shoes embrace people’s feet instead of b

Strengthen This/Not That: Fitness Secrets from SUPER Strongman, Chris Duffin – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 087 with Chris Duffin Chris Duffin went from body building to building a business empire. After becoming a superstar in the world of fitness, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the world, he became a best-selling author and has created and turned around companies in multiple industries ranging from shoes and supplements to Aerospace and High-Tech. Now retired from competing, he uses his MBA, his engineering background, and hands-on knowledge to provide industry-changing innovations and education, entrepreneurial coaching, and leadership.  Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Duffin about the parts of the body that should be strengthened. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - Why people should build resilience through stress and adaptation in life. - How pushing extremes helps people find perfection in form and techn

Do Carbon Fiber Shoes Make You Weak? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 086 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about whether or not carbon fiber shoes make you weak. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How winning a race is not determined by the shoes someone wears. - How carbon plates in shoes are not springs or fulcrums as some claim. - How orthotics with arch support end up contributing to muscle loss - How walking in minimalist shoes can build intrinsic foot muscle in 8 weeks. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter  @XeroShoes Instagram  @xeroshoes Facebook  facebook.com/xeroshoes

Brendan Brazier, the Paleo Vegan Triathlete (it IS possible!) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 085 Brendan Brazier Brendan Brazier is the co-founder of Vega, Pulp Culture, and Fire Road, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Editor-in-Chief of alive magazine, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He’s also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan is regarded as one of the world’s leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brendan Brazier about how it is possible to be a paleo vegan triathlete. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How a paleo diet is more specific than a vegan diet alone. - Why people should be eating high net gain food

Will Running Make You Slim? Advice for Overweight (AND other) Runners. – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 084 Dr. Heather Vincent Dr. Heather K. Vincent is the Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center, Human Dynamics Laboratory in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate and master’s degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Doctorate at University of Florida and Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Virginia. She is an active researcher of the health benefits of exercise and running using physical activity to prevent injury and fight diseases like obesity and osteoarthritis. She is active at the national level with organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With foundation funds, NIH funding and other support, she has published over 130 papers in the area of exercise science. Since 2008, she has served the community with innovat