Best Flexion Podcasts (2025)

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Fact-Checking Female-Specific Training & Nutrition Advice with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD 1:40:40

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4d ago1:40:40

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In this episode, Laurel and Sarah sit down with muscle physiology researcher and science communicator Lauren Colenso-Semple to take a hard look at some of the most popular and problematic claims circulating in women’s health and fitness. Together, they unpack the slogan “women are not small men,” and the idea that women need completely different t…

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Rethinking the system: Time, autonomy, and the future of learning 53:05

5d ago53:05

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In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis sits down with Dr. Joseph Guastalli-Atman, the philosopher-turned-founder behind Middle Tree, a nonprofit education center that’s redefining what supplemental learning can be. Dr. Atman shares his journey from academia into mission-driven entrepreneurship, reflecting on how his studies in conscio…

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109: Hot Flashes, Cold Facts: Menopause Myths That Won't Die 1:53:14

7d ago1:53:14

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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel take on the most persistent—and profitable—myths about menopause and women’s health. From metabolism myths to cortisol panic, creatine hype, and new exercise “rules”, they separate marketing spin from actual science. They also unpack the nuanced role of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT)…

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From World Bank to world-builder: The power of no-code games 19:12

8d ago19:12

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In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Jill chats with Mariam Nusrat, the visionary founder of Breshna.io, a no-code platform revolutionizing how video games are built, shared, and used. Think Canva meets Candy Crush, but with a mission. Before founding Breshna, Mariam spent 15 years at the World Bank as an education economist, advising countries …

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108: Breathing For Bone Density? YogaU Cannot Be Serious 2:04:39

14d ago2:04:39

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf critically evaluate the claims made by YogaU Online about the connections between breathing practices and bone health during a recent promotional webinar for a new workshop called “Breath As Medicine: Yogic Breathing for Vital Aging.” They meticulously analyze rese…

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Augmented storytelling and inclusion: Cheryl Bayer on the future of learning tech 43:20

19d ago43:20

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In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Jill Foley dives into the world of immersive education with Cheryl Bayer, CEO of Living Popups, a cutting-edge company blending storytelling, augmented reality, and curriculum to engage students like never before. From her background in Hollywood to co-founding an XR startup focused on K–12 education, Cheryl …

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The Power Of Proprioception 12:04

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This is episode is all about proprioception - what is is, why it's important, and how our Pilates practice can help it improve. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @pilatesstudentsmanual. Full show notes and episode transcription can be found on the podcast website here: https://bit…

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107: Does it Have to be Heavy? Rethinking the Lift Heavy Shit Narrative. 2:19:38

21d ago2:19:38

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, we take a hard look at one of our own core messages and ask: does it have to be heavy to build bone? We unpack a landmark systematic review and meta-analysis that compared more than 100 exercise interventions in postmenopausal women, looking at low, moderate, and high intensities across resistance trai…

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The test that thinks differently: Inside CLT’s classical approach 39:24

26d ago39:24

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In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis welcomes Dr. Tim Wiens, a seasoned educator and President of the Academic Advisory Board at Classic Learning Test (CLT). With decades of experience in innovation in K–12 and higher education, Dr. Wiens shares how CLT is challenging the dominance of the SAT and ACT, not just with a different exam,…

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106: Warming Up vs. Cooling Down: What Actually Matters 52:56

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel unpacks what warm ups actually do—and why cool downs aren’t necessary. She explains how warming up sharpens focus, raises tissue temperature, and primes the nervous system, setting you up to perform better and reduce injury risk. Laurel shares five simple principles for effective warm ups, clear…

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From chalkboards to boardrooms: Rethinking how EdTech meets education 39:11

1M ago39:11

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In the premiere episode of Chalk and Code, host Theron Davis sits down with Doug Roberts, a former classroom teacher turned edtech entrepreneur, to explore the evolving relationship between public education and technology. As founder of the Institute for Education Innovation (IEI), Doug shares a candid look at what it takes to connect the dots betw…

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105: Strength by Suggestion: the Placebo Effect and Exercise 26:39

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court explores the fascinating impact of the placebo effect on sports performance and rehabilitation. Dr. Court discusses recent studies, including a unique experiment involving a pink, calorie-free drink that boosted bench press performance among trained lifters. The episode delves into how …

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104: Can We Train Fascia? 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel explores whether you can train fascia, separating myths from facts about this connective tissue. She discusses her personal journey with fascia-focused methods, including self-massage and Yoga Tune Up, and questions commonly held beliefs about fascia adaptation from exercise. Laurel critiques th…

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103: Do Weighted Vests Do Anything For Us? 34:32

2M ago34:32

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Dr. Sarah Court, PT, delves into the trend of walking with weighted vests to improve bone density, especially among perimenopausal and menopausal women. She reviews multiple long-term and short-term studies on the subject, comparing the effectiveness of weighted vests in bone metabolism, bone mineral d…

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Shapes Of The Spine - Rotation 17:56

3M ago17:56

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We saved the best for last! Today's episode looks at the instances of rotation in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in rotating the trunk, the plane of movement we rotate in, and how the shape of our vertebrae impact how we can move our our spine. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on …

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102: The Problem with Moralizing Movement 1:12:49

3M ago1:12:49

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel explores how we’ve come to assign moral value to certain movement concepts—like compression, flexion, anterior tilt, and instability—and why that language does more harm than good. She unpacks how terms that are neutral by definition often get rebranded as “bad,” “dangerous,” or “dysfunctional” …

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101: 6 Takeaways from Running a Marathon that Apply to Any Exercise Goal 48:26

3M ago48:26

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel shares six universal takeaways from training for and running her first marathon—and how they apply to any long term, challenging, exercise-related goal. Whether your goal is to build strength, increase stamina, or just feel more capable in your daily life, this episode explores fundamental train…

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Shapes Of The Spine - Extension 15:15

4M ago15:15

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Today's episode looks at the wild world of extension in the Pilates repertoire! We explore the muscles involved in extension, the planes of movement, and how our spinal flexors and extensors work together to move our spine into different shapes. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @…

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100: The Hidden Cost of "Just Do Something" Fitness Advice 26:40

4M ago26:40

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Sarah explores the commonly held belief that any amount of exercise is better than none. Using recent research, she discusses the benefits of minimal exercise on cardiovascular health and longevity but also highlights the limitations of this advice. She emphasizes the need for strength training and pow…

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99: Is the Sitting-Rising Test a Lifespan Predictor - or Just Hype? 34:15

4M ago34:15

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In this 'Inbetweenie' episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah delves into the widespread misinterpretation of a 2014 research study titled 'Ability to Sit and Rise from the Floor as a Predictor of All-Cause Mortality.' Popularly known as the Sitting Rising Test (SRT), the study has been sensationalized in the media and on social platforms, cla…

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Shapes Of The Spine - Flexion 18:06

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This week's episode dives into one of the most frequent shapes we make in Pilates: spinal flexion! We explore where this shape appears in mat and reformer repertoire, what muscles are involved and making this shape, and why we don't need to be worried about it. Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast on Instagra…

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98: Capacities for Longevity Part 3 - Cardio 2:25:16

5M ago2:25:16

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, we dive into cardiovascular health and the role of cardiorespiratory fitness in supporting longevity—especially for women as they age. We break down the science behind moderate and vigorous aerobic exercise, explain how it differs from strength training, and explore why both are essential for long-term…

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97: Stronger Than Ever - BDC Alums Share Their Stories 1:27:35

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Welcome to Episode 97 of the Movement Logic Podcast! In this special episode, Laurel and Sarah talk to four women who recently completed the Bone Density Course: Lift for Longevity about their experiences. Whether it’s building strength and stability for hiking and biking, reclaiming confidence in their bodies, or surprising themselves with what th…

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96: Bone Density Grifters: Introducing the Grift-O-Meter! 2:49:08

5M ago2:49:08

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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Sarah and Laurel dig into the grift surrounding popular bone health programs, critically analyzing Bones for Life, Bone Coach, and Buff Bones. They introduce the Grift-O-Meter™ scale to rate each program on their misleading tactics and claims about osteoporosis treatment. They conclude by decrying the …

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95: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Navigating Physical Therapy with Dr. Caitlin Casella 1:10:21

5M ago1:10:21

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In this insightful episode, Dr. Sarah Court sits down with Dr. Caitlin Casella, PT, DPT, to discuss the evolution and current state of physical therapy. Dr. Casella shares her journey from being a full-time yoga instructor to becoming a PT, the transition from yoga to developing her own physical therapy practice, and her thoughts on the business mo…

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Shapes Of The Spine - Lateral Flexion 21:56

6M ago21:56

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Today's episode kicks off a mini series diving into the different shapes the spine makes in Pilates, exploring the planes of movement, the muscles involved in making the shape, and where we see this movement in our Pilates exercises. The star of the show today is lateral flexion, or side bending! Tune in! I want to hear from you! Share your thought…

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94: Capacities for Longevity Part 2 - Power 1:31:52

6M ago1:31:52

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel and Sarah explore why power training deserves a spot in your movement routine—especially as you age. They kick things off by reviewing the different types of strength before introducing the concept of power, breaking down the fact that, yes, there are different types of power too. You’ll hear wh…

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93: Should You Avoid Spinal Flexion with Osteoporosis? 1:21:22

6M ago1:21:22

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, hosts Laurel Beversdorf and Dr. Sarah Court critically examine common beliefs surrounding spinal flexion exercises and osteoporosis, particularly from a yoga and Pilates perspective. They delve into two pivotal studies on exercise and fracture risk, both led by Dr. Mehrsheed Sinaki, a renowned speciali…

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92: Make Dr. Loren Fishman Make Sense 1:58:17

7M ago1:58:17

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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, Laurel and Sarah dissect a recent email they received from Dr. Loren Fishman, in which he expressed frustration over their critique of his study on yoga and bone density. In this episode, they address Fishman's email and take another look at his study, Twelve-Minute Daily Yoga Regimen Reverses Osteopor…

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What Makes Mat Pilates So Difficult? 21:59

7M ago21:59

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In this episode, I share my first experience with mat Pilates and explain what makes mat Pilates exercises so challenging. I discuss the physical and mental blocks that can make mat Pilates difficult, as well as how load (usually body weight and gravity in mat Pilates) can raise the starting point of challenge in a mat class. Tune in! I want to hea…

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Ep 138 | February '25 Listener Q & A 28:09

7M ago28:09

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Listener Q & A on: Calisthenics training for moto, Aerobic "Base" training, Step Pegz for desert racing, AORC predictions & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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91: LIFTMOR, Not Less: An Interview with Professor Belinda Beck 1:22:34

7M ago1:22:34

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Sarah and Laurel are thrilled to interview esteemed exercise scientist Professor Belinda Beck, investigator in the groundbreaking LIFTMOR trial. They discuss the necessity of high-intensity resistance and impact training for improving bone density, comparing it to less effective exercises like Pilates,…

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90: Capacities for Longevity Part 1 - Strength 1:47:26

7M ago1:47:26

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We start off Season 6 with Part 1 of our 3 Part series on Longevity. What are the capacities we need to retain or develop in order to continue to live the lives we want to at the end of our lives? In Part 1, hosts Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf dive deep into the capacity of strength. We discuss the difference between strength endurance and maxi…

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EP 137 | JANUARY '25 LISTENER Q & A 36:18

8M ago36:18

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Lot's of great questions this month to kick of 2025 around training & race nutrition. As mentioned links are below: Skratch & Koda Hydration Supps. Use Code offroadperformance at checkout = 10% off + free postage over $100 orders Free Hip & Low Back Mobility Guide Download Race Ready Live Online Program Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…

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89: Is Dead Butt Syndrome Real? 1:03:13

9M ago1:03:13

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In this episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, host Laurel Beversdorf explores the concept of 'dead butt syndrome' or 'gluteal amnesia', debunking both as a non-evidence-based myths perpetuated in fitness and health discussions. Laurel discusses the misleading information in a recent New York Times article titled Sitting All Day Can Cause Dead Butt…

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Ep 136 | Build Endurance In Your Attack Position 8:49

9M ago8:49

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In this episode I share with you the 4 key areas to avoid back pain & fatigue in long offroad races. Watch YouTube Ep here Race Ready Live Program Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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88: Evidence-Based Pilates Podcast 1:20:02

9M ago1:20:02

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In this very special Inbetweenie, we're interviewed by Dr. Adam McAtee, PT, on his Evidence-Based Pilates podcast to talk all things bone density. You will learn: · The 3 aspects that make up bone strength: BMD, bone size, and bone architecture · Catabolism and anabolism across your lifespan · Why Pilates and yoga aren’t going to cut it long term f…

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87: 2 Strength Myths Busted 34:49

9M ago34:49

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In this in-between episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel discusses two major myths: the longevity significance of grip strength and the role of single leg exercises in improving balance. The discussion touches on the misinterpretations of grip strength's correlation with health and longevity, different types of grip and their training, and …

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Ep 135 | Get Race Ready In 3 Hours A Week 10:09

10M ago10:09

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Hear how I maximize 3 hours training per week on the Race Ready Live program. Watch on YouTube here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 134 | Cramping - Fix Them For Good 30:20

10M ago30:20

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Everything you need to know to mitigate the risk of cramping in long events. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 133 | Move Better On The Dirt Bike - Scapula & Ribcage Mobility 11:13

10M ago11:13

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Check out YouTube Ep here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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You Are Invited To Try Pilates In 2025 14:36

10M ago14:36

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Whether you're starting a new Pilates practice for yourself or encouraging a friend to take a Pilates class with you in the new year, you are invited to try Pilates in 2025! Tune in to learn more about the benefits of doing Pilates with friends and maybe even try a class with me! I want to hear from you! Share your thoughts and follow the podcast o…

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86: What the Osteoboost? 22:20

10M ago22:20

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In this in-between episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Sarah discusses a new product for osteopenia called Osteoboost, a wearable medical device that uses gentle vibrations to improve bone density and strength, offering a non-invasive alternative to traditional treatments. Sarah delves into the research behind the device, its FDA clearance, and …

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Ep 132 | Dan Allomes - Concussion Rehab Story 1:14:36

10M ago1:14:36

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Dan comes on to share his story & raise some awareness around taking concussion seriously. The places in Mildura Dan mentions are listed below if you need to reach out for further help on the topic: https://www.focustherapy.com.au https://www.instagram.com/fortitudehealthco Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Ep 131 | Core Strength Part 2 - What About Stability Bro? 9:11

10M ago9:11

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Watch this episode on YouTube here. Training programs here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 130 | Matt Van Dyke - Marathons, Harescrambles, Getting Strong AF & Being An Example For Your Kids 56:43

10M ago56:43

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Matt shares some insight on completing his first marathon, winning a hare scramble race the next day & how he stays consistent with his training. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 129 | Core Training > Spinal Flexion & How To Train It Safely 11:08

10M ago11:08

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Check out this episode on YouTube if you want some visual demonstration of the exercises - YouTube Ep Here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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85: Boosting Recovery: What Really Works 32:47

10M ago32:47

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In this solo episode of the Movement Logic Podcast, Laurel Beversdorf dives into the topic of exercise recovery. She differentiates between the physiological 'Big R' recovery and the 'little r' recovery, or aggressively marketed “recovery optimization” practices that the wellness industry loves to sell. Laurel discusses how sleep, nutrition, and st…

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Ep 128 | Brycen Neal - 3 X GNCC ATV Champ 1:08:52

10M ago1:08:52

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Great chat with my guy Brycen Neal on training on & off the bike (Quad!), challenges in winning 3 X GNCC Champs on the trot + we take a dive into technique for quad riders too. If you need help to get strong, build stamina & dominate the dirt bike for 3 full hours, check out my training programs at www.racereadyoffroadcoaching.com Hosted on Acast. …

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Ep 127 | Listener Q & A November '24 27:39

11M ago27:39

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Listener questions sent in around YZ250f mods for offroad, Garmin watches, Knee Pain when riding, Concussion & Progressing perception to speed on the bike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.