Vanessa Leone interviews Gary Ward, a movement specialist, about his journey from ski boot fitting to developing the Anatomy in Motion model. They discuss the importance of experiencing movement to truly understand it, the impact of injuries on movement habits, and the significance of joint motion in overall body function. Gary emphasizes the need for self-investigation and ownership of one’s body to address chronic pain and improve movement. He also shares insights on his programs “Wake Your Body Up” and “Wake Your Feet Up” designed to help individuals explore and restore missing movements.
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Navigating Women’s Fitness: Hormones, Health, and Resilience with Mikayla Foss – Meant to Move Episode 13
In this episode, Mikayla Foss shares her expertise and experiences in the fitness industry, offering insights on navigating challenges, embracing opportunities, and fostering growth. She discusses the importance of understanding women’s health and performance, emphasizing the need for tailored approaches in training and medical research. Mikayla highlights the significance of building lean muscle, especially during menstruating years, and the impact of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause. Through her journey, she provides valuable lessons on resilience, adaptability, and innovation, inspiring listeners to take charge of their paths and embrace new possibilities
Unlocking Fitness Performance: Key Metrics to Track
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.
Vanessa Leone Movement Therapist 