Host Vanessa Leone speaks with fitness experts Rhys James and Jesse O’Sullivan about tracking performance and wellness metrics. Jesse, an online coach, tracks body composition, strength, sleep, and stress markers. Rhys, training for an Ironman, measures power, heart rate variability, and swim speed. They discuss the role of data in setting goals, motivation, and avoiding overtracking. Jesse highlights sleep as a key wellness metric, while Rhys emphasizes cognitive testing for future fitness trends. The episode explores the importance of individualized assessments and balancing data-driven training with movement enjoyment. They close with a call for listener engagement and future testing events.
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Meant to Move Episode #7
In this episode, Vanessa Leone and Ian O’Dwyer discuss fitness metrics, movement assessment, and self-awareness in training. O’Dwyer emphasizes the importance of listening to the body over relying solely on biofeedback tools. He advocates for “appraisals” instead of “assessments” to reduce fear and improve self-awareness. They explore how movement, hydration, nutrition, sleep, and mood impact performance. O’Dwyer highlights fascia’s role in movement and explains mobilizers as low-force, functional movements tailored to individual needs. The conversation underscores the value of intuitive training, proper recovery, and questioning conventional fitness testing for a more holistic approach to health and movement.
Vanessa Leone Movement Therapist 