In this podcast episode, Vanessa Leone, Rhys James, and Jesse O’Sullivan discuss various aspects of health and fitness, focusing on the importance of strength, cardio, and body composition. They introduce Techno Gym’s Checkup, a new innovation for measuring wellness age, which includes tests for strength, cardio, mobility, balance, and cognitive function. The conversation highlights the significance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, understanding the metrics behind fitness tests, and the impact of factors like hydration and inflammation on overall health. The episode emphasises the value of testing and tracking progress for improved health and longevity
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10 Life Lessons from 10 Health, Fitness, and Wellness Experts!
This week marks the 10th episode of the Meant to Move Podcast, a milestone that fills me with gratitude. As the host, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to interview health, fitness, and wellness experts from around the globe. One thing is clear: the world of wellness is dynamic, which is a positive and sometimes a negative. Our bodies are ever-changing, research evolves, and trends come and go. Navigating this landscape can be a challenge, and that’s precisely why I’m so passionate about bringing you valuable insights.
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.
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 