Moving Conversations
Episodes
Hip Replacements
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
450,000 hip replacements are performed each year in the US and many patients are younger and more active than in the past. Retraining movement after s...
If You're Not Assessing, You're Guessing!
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Assessing a client is essential for both program design and for creating change effectively. This podcast is intended to inspire you to take a closer ...
Reading Research
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nerd alert! When Brian and I research topics for this podcast we read everything from textbooks to scientific papers to newspaper articles to the inte...
Don't Forget the Cardio!
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Maintaining the strength and endurance of the heart is essential for longevity, good performance and overall health. Along with a straightforward intr...
A Deep Dive into the Shoulder!
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Working effectively to create balance in the shoulder girdle is a challenging task. Every action of the shoulder involves a symphony of myofascial str...
Balancing the Core with Instability
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Research shows that adding unstable surfaces such as rollers, stability balls, Spinefitter, Bosu, MOTR and other toys increases the activation and coo...
Active Aging with Erika Quest
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our first guest is Erika Quest, Pilates teacher and founder of Level Up MVMT, an online education platform for movement professionals. We will be disc...
Breathing...Can't live without it.
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As Joe Pilates once said “ Breathing is the first act of life and the last”. This fundamental activity has been explored for millenia by martial a...
Spring ahead! Prepare for outdoor activities
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When the weather warms up, people transition from indoor to outside fitness pursuits like running, cycling, sports and gardening. This transition can ...
A Deep Dive into the Disc
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The lumbar discs are a not uncommon source of low back pain and discomfort. Join Nora and Brian for a discussion on the key principles for training an...
Core Concepts: Exploring the Inner Unit
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The foundation of the core is sometimes called the “inner unit”. Made up of the transverse abdominis, multifid, pelvic floor and diaphragm, the in...
Finding your Fitness Niche
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What is your favorite flavor of fitness? Do you prefer teaching groups or individuals? Do you have a passion to specialize and work with a certain pop...
Ankle Sprains and Shin Splints (OUCH!)
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ankle sprains and shin splints are very common and when well managed will usually heal up quickly and completely. Join Brian and Nora for some tips an...
Sprains and Strains
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today is a mini podcast. Due to technical and travel issues we recorded a "fun" sized episode for you on Sprains and Strains. This is the perfect appe...
Don't Forget Recovery
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recovery, what does it mean and how do we achieve it? Recovery is an essential part of any workout program. Balancing work and rest, allowing tissues ...
Help for Plantar Fasciitis
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Inflammation of the plantar fascia on the bottom of the foot causes pain with walking, running and standing and managing it can be challenging. Brian ...
Tennis Elbow and Golfers Elbow
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UPDATE: We begin this episode with a short update on weight loss drugs then examine the elbow. “Tennis” elbow and "Golfer’s" elbow are common ki...
Tendonitis and Tendonosis
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Injuries to the tendons are very common and understanding what they are and how best to work with them make up invaluable to your clients. Brian and N...
Training the Larger or Plus Sized Client
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When an overweight or obese client comes into your facility, are you comfortable working with them? With a majority of the US population overweight or...
Weight Loss Drugs
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With drugs such as Ozempic and others becoming popular tools for weight loss, we wanted to review what the drugs are, what they do and give you inform...
Training Fascia
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building on the previous two podcasts, we’ll review the current thinking about important principles in training the myofascial system to improve mov...
Fascia 2: Thoracolumbar Fascia and Scars
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’ll take a deep dive into the thoracolumbar fascia and how it connects, integrates and moves the body. The importance of myofascial connecti...
Fascia Basics
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fascia BasicsFascia is a buzz word in fitness for good reason. Fascia science is full of game changing concepts that take fitness training to a whole ...
Winterize your Body
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Winter can be a tough time to keep your workout routine fresh. If you enjoy the outdoors it may be too cold to run or cycle and the te...
The Ghost of Podcast Past (for the Holidays)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season to all. Nora and Brian are taking a break this week and have decided to take a look back at our first episode...
Maintaining Strength (As We Age)
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most important aspects of successful aging is staying active. There are as many ways to keep moving as there are active elders. Join Brian ...
Spinal Stenosis
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Spinal stenosis in either the cervical or the lumbar spine is fairly common with over 200,000 cases per year in the US. Brian and Nora discuss what it...
The Troublesome Triad (Part2)
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of this two-part episode, we discuss the physiological mechanisms of both acute and chronic muscle spasms which all of these muscles are pro...
The Troublesome Triad (Part 1)
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The psoas major, quadratus lumborum and piriformis are common sources of pain when a client has low back, hip or sacroiliac joint conditions. In this ...
Synergies of the Shoulder (Part 2)
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Building on the anatomy and movement patterns of the shoulder we explored in part 1, Nora and Brian discuss common musculoskeletal imbalances and inju...
Synergies of the Shoulder (Part 1)
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We begin our exploration of the shoulder with an introduction to the basic anatomy of the joints, how they work together and how to coordinate the mus...
Osteoporosis Observations
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Osteoporosis is a true public health emergency with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 living with the condition. Taking traditional advic...
MC Ep 16 Open vs Closed Chain
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of open and closed chain exercises was first introduced in the 1950’s. Movement training has come a long way since then. Taking open and...
Where Pilates and Personal Training Meet
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pilates and Personal Training are both powerful, complimentary movement practices. Nora and Brian discuss the strengths of each and ways to bring them...
Neck Pain and Cervical Strain
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pain in the neck is so common it is used as a metaphor for a person we find annoying. The neck is so much more than just bones, joints and muscles, it...
Cueing
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As an instructor your cues are vitally important to shaping how you want your client's movement to look and feel. In today's episode we talk about the...
Case Studies and The Art of Listening
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Using client stories as a jumping off point, we will discuss the power of connection, the value of listening and how to get the most out of your time ...
Flexibilty vs Mobility
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Flexibility and Mobility...Are they the same thing? Let's focus on defining and refining our understanding of the body through an exploration of range...
We take a look at the "State of the Industry"
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The pandemic turned the fitness world upside down with gyms and studios closing, classes going on line and Peloton changing, at least temporarily, how...
Nora's Origin Story
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nora's been teaching movement and training instructors for over 30 years. In this episode she discusses how she got here and what she's learned along ...
Thoracic Movement
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your thoracic spine and rib cage move with every breath you take and respond to anything the arms or the head are doing. Let's talk about this essenti...
Disc Issues and Sciatica
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lumbar disc injuries are often accompanied by sciatica. We'll discuss what sciatica is and ways to train the back and hip to minimize symptoms in this...
Exploring Pain Science
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite episodes so far. This week we did a deep dive into the world of Pain Science, what's new, what's outdated and a few ideas about how...
Training the Knee in Three Dimensions
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The knee is often called the slave of the foot and the hip as it acts as referee between the two. When the foot is moving in one direction and the hip...
Training the Hip in Three Dimensions
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode we begin to discuss lower body training, specifically the Hip. You do squats, you do lunges, you do footwork on the Reformer but do...
Stability vs Mobility
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Movement is a constant dance between stability and mobility. Let's dive into this hot topic in personal training and see if we can illuminate key conc...
Exploring Low Back Pain
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have clients with low back pain? Do you have low back pain yourself? Join Nora and Brian for a discussion of low back pain, it's possible cause...
Our First Episode! What is Good Movement?
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our First Episode!!! Moving Conversations brings hot topics in movement science to life for personal trainers, Pilates teachers and anyone who loves t...
Introduction to the podcast
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the podcast. This is a brief introduction to what to expect from Moving Conversations. We will be brinigng you conversations about movement...