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Welcome to the Movement Logic Podcast, with yoga teacher and strength coach Laurel Beversdorf, and physical therapist Dr. Sarah Court. With over 30 years combined experience in the yoga, movement and physical therapy worlds, we believe in strong ideas, loosely held – which means we’re not hyping outdated movement concepts. Instead, we’re here with up-to-date and cutting-edge tools, evidence and ideas to help you as a mover and a teacher. Music: Makani by Scandinavianz & AXM
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Are you a business owner or startup founder struggling to navigate the challenges of growth? Join seasoned entrepreneurs Matt and Chris Reynolds on the Build Your Business Podcast, where they share decades of experience to help you overcome obstacles and achieve lasting success. We’ll simplify the startup process, provide actionable strategies for growth, and offer invaluable insights to help you. What you'll gain: Overcome your fears: Break through the anxiety and uncertainty that often hol ...
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114: Barbells Don't Lie: Inside Our Lift for Longevity Course
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In this episode of the Movement Logic podcast, hosts Laurel Beversdorf and Dr. Sarah Court PT dive deep into their six-month online barbell lifting course, 'Lift for Longevity.' They discuss the course structure, including linear periodization, high variation, and impact training. Laurel and Sarah also share insights on the benefits of barbell trai…
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Can Women Do Pull-Ups? (Yes.) How to Get Your First Chin-Up + The Protein Milk Trend
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Can women do pull-ups? Yes—absolutely. In this standalone Beast Over Burden episode, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down the controversy around new pull-up standards and use it as a springboard to tackle one of the most common fitness myths: that women can’t do pull-ups. You’ll learn: Why benching your bodyweight often predicts your first chin-…
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113: Debunking Menopause Grifters: Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright
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In this episode, Dr. Sarah Court and Laurel Beversdorf delve into the claims and marketing tactics used by two high-profile menopause experts and social media influencers, Dr. Mary Claire Haver and Dr. Vonda Wright. They explore and critique various aspects of their advice, including the advocacy for supplements like turmeric and collagen, the prom…
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Why You Don’t Need a Gym to Get Strong: Linda & Chrissy’s Coaching Story
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Stronger at any age: discover why you don’t need a gym to get strong. Linda’s story proves that with the right coaching and consistency, you can build strength, health, and confidence at home—no matter your age or equipment. You don’t need a gym to get strong. In this episode of The Coaching Advantage: Real Stories of Strength & Nutrition, Niki and…
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112: Redefining What's Possible – Lift for Longevity Alums Share Their Stories
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Welcome to Episode 112 of the Movement Logic Podcast! In this special episode, Laurel and Sarah talk to four women who recently completed Lift for Longevity about their experiences. Whether it’s overcoming fear of injury, finally finding a program that sticks, breaking free from perfectionism, or realizing barbells belong in their hands, each woman…
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Stronger at 70: Linda’s Story of Scoliosis, Osteoporosis & Smart Strength Coaching (with Chrissy)
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In this episode, Laurel and Sarah take a look at one of the most influential and controversial voices in women’s health: Dr. Stacy Sims. Known for the phrase “women are not small men,” Sims has built her brand on the idea that women need entirely different training and nutrition strategies than men. Laurel and Sarah trace Sims’ rise to prominence, …
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Why We Coach: How Strength & Nutrition Coaching Transform Everyday Life
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Struggling to turn your training into lasting results? In this kickoff to The Coaching Advantage series, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson share their personal journeys, why they coach every day, and how strength and nutrition coaching transform everyday life. From breaking through plateaus to reclaiming health and longevity, this conversation shows why…
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110: Fact-Checking Female-Specific Training & Nutrition Advice with Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple, PhD
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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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Find Your Why: Reigniting Strength Training When Motivation Fades
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Feeling stuck under the barbell? This Strength With Purpose episode dives into how to find your why so you can train with consistency and purpose even when motivation fades, life gets messy, or the excitement of chasing PRs wears off. Nikki Sims and Andrew Jackson share how to punch the clock with minimum-viable sessions, bring variety into your tr…
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109: Hot Flashes, Cold Facts: Menopause Myths That Won't Die
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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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Getting Back into Lifting: How to Rebuild Strength After Time Off
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Taking a break from lifting can feel like you’ve lost it all—but most lifters bounce back faster than they expect. In this episode of Strength With Purpose, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson share the exact steps for getting back into lifting without overdoing it or losing motivation. Whether you’ve been away for a couple of weeks or more than six month…
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108: Breathing For Bone Density? YogaU Cannot Be Serious
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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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How to Grow Your Glutes: Proven Exercises for Strength, Size & Shape
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In this episode of Strength With Purpose: Goals-Driven Training & Exercise, Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson unpack everything you need to know about how to grow your glutes. From hip thrust mechanics to Bulgarian split squats, glute kickbacks, and programming principles, this episode gives you practical strategies to get stronger, look better, and tra…
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107: Does it Have to be Heavy? Rethinking the Lift Heavy Shit Narrative.
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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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How to Get Stronger and Lose Weight: Live Coaching Q&A
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In this live Q&A, we unpack one of the most challenging fitness goals: how to get stronger and lose weight at the same time. You’ll hear practical advice on balancing training, diet, and recovery while cutting fat without losing hard-earned muscle. From nutrition strategies to lifestyle and mindset, this episode is designed for lifters who train fo…
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106: Warming Up vs. Cooling Down: What Actually Matters
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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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Ready to Compete? How to Train, Peak, and Dominate a Lifting Meet
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Ready to compete? In this episode of our Strength With Purpose series, Barbell Logic coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson break down how to train and prepare for a powerlifting meet—from setting your timeline and peaking properly to managing stress, rules, travel, and equipment. You’ll learn how meet prep differs from general strength training, how…
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A Quick Update: Build Your Business Podcast Will Return This Fall
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This is a quick update from Matt on the Build Your Business Podcast. It’s been a crazy but good year with lots happening—family moves, business growth, and plenty of irons in the fire. Because of that, we’re taking a short break until the fall. 👉 Here’s what you need to know: We’ll be back this fall with brand new episodes. Please stay subscribed s…
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From Pool to Peaks: How to Adapt Strength Training for Any Goal
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Your training should match your goals — but what happens when those goals go beyond PRs? In this episode of Beast Over Burden, we show you how to adapt strength training for any goal, whether that means balancing swim workouts with barbell lifts, building knee resilience for high-altitude hunting, or nailing the StrongFirst kettlebell snatch test. …
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Selling Without the Sleaze: The Founder’s Guide to Authentic Sales
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Selling without the sleaze isn’t just possible—it’s the fastest way to build trust, win clients, and grow your business. In this episode of the Build Your Business Podcast, Matt and Chris Reynolds break down a founder-tested approach to sales that replaces pushy tactics with authentic problem-solving. You’ll learn how to lead with trust, diagnose r…
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105: Strength by Suggestion: the Placebo Effect and Exercise
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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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How to Train When Life Hits the Fan (Literally): Diarrhea, Stress & Other Disasters
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What do you do when real life punches your training plan in the gut—literally? In this final episode of the Training Oh No’s series, coaches Niki Sims and Andrew Jackson talk through some of the most awkward and frustrating interruptions lifters face: getting sick, diarrhea mid-session, travel, emotional stress, and total routine breakdowns. You’ll…
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Metrics Are Killing Your Motivation: How to Reclaim Your Drive
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❗ Metrics Are Killing Your Motivation—Here's Why We all want to believe more data leads to better results. But the opposite is often true: metrics can make us feel like we’re failing, especially when the numbers don’t reflect how hard we’re working. This episode explores how performance tracking—meant to support your progress—can undermine motivati…
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Why Core Values Matter for Founders: Define, Align, and Lead with Clarity
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Why core values matter for founders isn’t just a philosophical question—it’s a strategic necessity. In this episode of the Build Your Business Podcast, Matt and Chris Reynolds break down how your personal values shape your business, influence hiring, drive decision-making, and define company culture. You'll learn how to discover your real—not aspir…
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Deep Work for Founders: How to Maximize Productivity & Crush Distractions
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In this episode of the Build Your Business Podcast, Matt and Chris Reynolds unpack what may be the most important skill for any entrepreneur: deep work for founders. They reveal how to build rituals that trigger flow, how to design your day around peak focus hours, and why eliminating distractions is the first step toward real freedom in your busin…
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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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