Vanessa Leone interviews Yannick Kwai-Pun about calisthenics. Yannick discusses his journey from weightlifting to calisthenics, emphasizing the sport’s evolution from simple bodyweight exercises to a structured and competitive discipline. They highlight the importance of mobility, strength, and skill, and the benefits of breaking down complex movements into achievable tasks. Yannick also stresses realistic goal-setting and the value of small wins in maintaining motivation. The conversation concludes with insights into the future of calisthenics and its potential for broader application in fitness.
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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 Fascia for Enhanced Movement and Longevity
In this episode, Vanessa Leone and Ian “OD” O’Dwyer discuss the importance of fascia in movement, health, and performance. OD explains how fascia, which encases every structure in the body, plays a key role in communication, fluid flow, and force mitigation. They explore the differences between “Viking warriors” (stiffer individuals) and “temple dancers” (more flexible individuals), emphasizing the need for personalized training approaches. The conversation covers common misconceptions about stretching, the impact of hydration on tissue health, and how certain exercises, like box jumps, can affect the body. They conclude with practical insights on optimizing movement for longevity.
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.
Fact-Checking Fitness Myths with Sarah Zakzouk
Host Vanessa Leone welcomes wellness consultant and journalist Sarah Zakzouk. Sarah shares her journey from publishing to fitness, specializing in Pilates, personal training, and wellness consulting. She discusses her passion for writing, contributing to Vogue Arabia, and launching Wellness Division. The conversation explores fitness media, social media influence, and the importance of fact-checking health information. Sarah emphasises the need for balanced fitness goals beyond aesthetics, advocating for mindful movement and individualised progress tracking. She highlights her movement therapy practices, including strength training, Pilates, swimming, and beach walks. The episode closes with an invitation for listener engagement and further discussions.
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.
Meant to Move Episode #3
In this episode of Meant to Move, Vanessa interviews Ian O’Dwyer (OD), a “movement coach” known for his holistic approach to movement therapy. OD shares his journey from semi-pro sports and plumbing to becoming a movement mentor. He emphasizes the importance of inclusivity, emotion, and interoception—listening to internal body signals. Through anecdotes, OD explains how tailored movement practices can prevent injuries and enhance joy. He advocates for intuitive, low-risk interventions like grounding and fluid flow exercises. This conversation underscores the connection between emotion, intuition, and physical well-being, offering a refreshing perspective on fitness and health.
Meant to Move Episode #2
Vanessa interviews Gee Tual, a movement therapist and personal trainer, on redefining fitness through holistic approaches. Gee discusses blending manual therapy with movement techniques to alleviate pain and optimize mobility. He highlights innovative methods like Animal Flow, emphasizing its benefits for neuromuscular and cognitive function. Stressing the importance of flexibility in fitness, Gee shares his “Ask, Assess, Adapt” protocol to tailor sessions to clients’ evolving needs. The conversation underscores the value of open-mindedness, creativity, and individualized care in promoting long-term health and well-being. Gee’s insights inspire a shift from rigid programs to a more integrative, adaptive approach to movement.
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