The MOVEMENT Movement

Walking Barefoot for Charity – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 116 with Chris Brannigan Chris Brannigan is the legs of Hope for Hasti … if there's a physical challenge to be undertaken to raise awareness for the charity or to generate income, Chris will likely be the one doing it. ​ An officer in the British Army since 2007 and a leader of teams big and small throughout his career. But in the only team that counts, he is best known for his silly jokes, his love of books and getting lost on car journeys. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Brannigan about walking barefoot for charity. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How walking barefoot makes it easier to tell if you're walking incorrectly. - Why wearing military boots all the time can weaken your feet and leg muscles. - How the soles of shoes and having a heel can negatively affect the way you walk. - How people can use barefoot walking as a way to receive support for their charity. - How many people buy their footwear based on fashion when it could be bad for their feet. Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Twitter @brannigan001 Instagram @hopeforhasti Facebook facebook.com/HopeforHasti Links Mentioned: hopeforhasti.org Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Why Are You Fat? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 115 with Brian Bradley Brian Bradley is on a mission to help millions of people learn how to live healthier, pain-free lives and achieve complete fitness. A frequent speaker at industry events, he presents, consults, and conducts training with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits on the topics of chronic pain, healthy living, and high-level performance. His clients include the Tony Robbins Companies, Bulletproof Radio, YPO, the Seattle Study Club, and the NFL. Brian has been studying "true" biomechanics and human anatomy using The Egoscue Method for more than 25 years. As the Posture-Pain-Performance coach and motivational speaker, he has spoken in more than 15 countries, promoting a myriad of healthy principles for achieving success in all areas of personal and professional life. Brian believes that real and lasting change can happen when we commit to health as a lifestyle. His postural training, fitness experience and engaging personality get people of all ages moving and digging deep to get their best results. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brian Bradley about the real reason people are fat. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How simply writing down the word fat can illicit your body to respond viscerally. - Why many people believe being fat is their fault when it may be a lymphatic response. - How there are movements that will help your lymphatic system drain better. - Why improving your poster can actually make you appear thinner. - How recovering from an injury simply brings you back to function, not where you were before the injury. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Instagram @egoscuemethod Facebook facebook.com/egoscuemethod Links Mentioned: painfree.com egoscue.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Fix Your Body, Feet First – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 114 with Kelly Starrett Kelly Starrett is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, author, speaker and CrossFit trainer. His 2013 fitness book, Becoming a Supple Leopard, was featured on The New York Times bestselling sports books list. He is a co-founder, with his wife Juliet Starrett, of the fitness website The Ready State, formerly MobilityWOD. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Kelly Starrett about fixing your body feet first. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's important to have your foot at a straight angle when you're standing or walking. - How humans default to their most practice behaviors and movement positions. - Why you should have 50% of your weight on the ball of your foot and 50% on the heel. - How losing movement choices shuts down your brain's ability to access positions. - Why having limited range of motion can cause your foot to spin out to compensate that position. Connect with Kelly: Guest Contact Info Twitter @thereadystate Instagram @thereadystate Facebook facebook.com/thereadystate Links Mentioned: thereadystate.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Reverse Knee Arthritis with Shoes? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 113 with Dr. Isabel Sacco Isabel C. N. Sacco is an Associate Professor at the School of Medicine of the University of Sao Paulo (since 1999); 1B Research fellow of CNPq-Brazil (National Council for Scientific and Technological Development); and the head of the Laboratory of Biomechanics of Movement and Human Posture (LaBiMPH), whose main areas of research today include intelligent systems for decision making in health, biomechanics and rehabilitation of diabetic patients. Within this decade of professional experience, Prof. Sacco has an extensive academic production, including over 100 papers published in journals with IF (H index=16), more than 300 complete or extended abstracts in international and national conferences, a book, 5 books chapters. Her teaching throughout her career includes the guidance of 9 doctoral theses, 17 master dissertations and 5 post-doctoral supervision. Currently is acting as Director of the Graduation Program in Rehabilitation Sciences at School of Medicine at the University of São Paulo. She has recently been honored by the Brazilian Government as one of the only 22 young (under forty years old) female Brazilian scientists in the national territory with a recognized merit, building up an academic carrier of national and international recognition with extensive scientific production and important role in the formation of human resources. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr.Isabel Sacco about how to reverse knee arthritis. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How walking barefoot is easier on your joints than walking with padded shoes. - How arthritis is not simply a naturally degenerative process. - How there is no man-made cushion that works better than your muscles, ligaments, and tendons. - Why the shoes with the most comfort have the biggest impact on your joints. - How making small changes over time lead to large transformation. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Fitness Should Be Fun – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 112 with Chip Conrad Chip Conrad digs movement, music, and mutts, along with being a perpetual student of a dizzying array of strength and flux outlets, he has a hankering for physical culture history, having studied with Jan and Terry Todd, Mel Siff, and Tommy Kono, among many others. He's competed and coached nationally and internationally in multiple strength sports but won't let any of that get in the way of a good tumble, tree climb, or river dip. He is the founder of BodyTribe in its many incarnations, including an actual gym of almost 20 years, some books, some DVDs, and now a new series on YouTube called BodyTribe Anywhere, in which he, after turning 50, travels the country doing groovy workouts in interesting locations while sometimes interviewing important strength philosophers. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chip Conrad about how fitness should be fun. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How people falsely think that their workouts have to painful to be successful. - Why it's important to enjoy the movement that you participate in. - How 85% of Americans don't participate in purposeful movement. - Why any label on a workout is actually giving limitations to your movement. - How we should normalize having fun when we are working out. Connect with Chip: Guest Contact Info Instagram @bodytribechip Links Mentioned: bodytribe.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Are You Breathing Wrong? Breathe Better with Patrick McKeown – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 111 with Patrick McKeown Patrick McKeown is an international breathing expert and author based in Galway, Ireland. Since 2002, he has worked with thousands of clients, including elite military special forces (SWAT) Olympic coaches and athletes. Atomic Focus (2021) and The Breathing Cure (2021) are Patrick's latest books. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Patrick McKeown about the proper way to breathe. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How it's very common for people to have poor breathing habits. - Why mouth breathing and upper chest breathing affects your focus. - How breathing correctly provides stabilization for the spine. - How poor breathing patterns lead to a myriad of different health issues. - Why breathing correctly can help people move more effectively. Connect with Patrick: Guest Contact Info Twitter @OxygenAdvantage Instagram @oxygenadvantage Facebook facebook.com/theoxygenadvantage LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/mckeownpatrick Links Mentioned: oxygenadvantage.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Sitting is Not Bad for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 110 with Turner Osler Turner Osler has the usual academic trauma surgeon back story: BA Neurobiology (Princeton), MD (Medical College of Virginia), surgical residency (Columbia, Harvard), fellowship (University of New Mexico) and then 20 years an academic trauma surgeon (University of Vermont) with over 300 peer reviewed papers and book chapters. But then Turner went off scrip, got a masters in Biostatistics and an NIH grant and abandoned the operating room to study trauma epidemiology. Somewhere in the last decade he became obsessed with the problems that come from sitting too much, and especially sitting passively. Because no one else was doing it, Turner and some friends created a company to make active sitting chairs that were affordable enough that everyone could have one and attractive enough that everyone would want one. Turner lives in Colchester with his wife, son and dogs (Bella and Suki) who have been surprisingly tolerant of his mania and are being gradually drawn into the madness. Except the dogs. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Turner Osler about how sitting doesn't have to be bad for you. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why sitting on bad chairs can cause all kinds of back pain. - How moving while you're sitting is one of the best things you can do. - Why a chair should let you move in all directions and not pre-position your body. - How making a chair unstable makes people continuously engage their body. - How everyone already has the spinal reflexes so sit on balanced chair in an unbalanced way. Connect with Turner: Guest Contact Info Twitter @qor360 Instagram @qor360 Facebook facebook.com/qor360 LinkedIn linkedin.com/company/qor360 Links Mentioned: qor360.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Get Healthy by Eating ANYTHING YOU WANT – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 109 with Pam Moore Pam Moore is an occupational therapist-turned-award-winning health and fitness freelance writer, speaker, and podcaster. A regular contributor to the Washington Post and the author of There's No Room for Fear in a Burley Trailer,Pam's writing has been published in The Guardian, Time, Runner's World, Outside, SELF, and Forbes, among others. A body-positive health coach, certified personal trainer, six-time marathoner, and two-time Ironman finisher, Pam is also the host of the Real Fit podcast, featuring real conversations with women athletes about body image, confidence, and more. Her mission is to let women know they are already enough. She lives in Boulder, Colo with her husband and two daughters. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Pam Moore about getting healthy by eating anything you want. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How imposing rules on your diet makes you want to want to eat the bad stuff. - Why people can't participate in intuitive eating if their end goal is to be thinner. - How by the age of four, children become aware that thinner is considered more beautiful in our culture. - Why many people eat past the point of being full. - How food is not good or bad and how it's not a moral obligation to be healthy. Connect with Pam: Guest Contact Info Twitter @PamMooreWriter Instagram @pammoore303 Facebook facebook.com/whatevsblog LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/pammoorewriter Links Mentioned: pam-moore.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

You Can't Walk Without Arms – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 108 with Beth Lewis Beth Lewis has been infatuated with movement as long as she can remember. She grew up in small town in South Georgia where she was a competitive gymnast, swimmer, dancer, soccer player and martial artist. Her heart was set to dance as she graduated from The University of Georgia with a BFA in Dance Performance. After graduation, Beth moved to Atlanta where she fell in love with training and fitness. Training took a pause as she had the opportunity to dance for Pilobolus Dance Theater. After four years of touring internationally, Beth decided to make New York City her home and to get back into training. Beth is currently a Strength Coach at Body Evolved in Manhattan. She works with a wide variety of humans ranging from athletes to post op clients. Beth is a founding instructor for Cityrow where she teaches instructor education and writes programming. She is a Kinstretch instructor throughout NYC and travels to teach both domestic and international workshops. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Beth Lewis about why you can't walk without arms. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why people should make their movements as cheap as possible with as little cost as possible. - How your shoulder blades are the rudder for your body and help control your spine. - How people can literally have no arms and still be world-class runners. - How movement has to be synchronized motion of tension and release. - Why most people need more ribcage and midline variability. Connect with Beth: Guest Contact Info Instagram @bethlewisfit Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

The Fake Barefoot Running Debate – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 107 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about the fake barefoot running debate. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How minimalist footwear brands continue to increase sales every year. - How injury is common amongst all runners, not just barefoot runners. - How our feet weren't designed to be supported and surrounded by cushion all the time. - How the largest shoe companies are trying to make a sale, not a better shoe. - Why it's important to allow your joints to move how they were designed to. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

The Secret Cause of Back Pain – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 106 with David Newton and Lisa Borden David Newton, Movement Therapist, Unconventional Idealist, and Co-Creator of The Akira Concept has a passion for and a dedication to functional movement, foundational wellness and self-care, productively rewiring the mind/body connection. David has been teaching fitness including indoor cycle, weight training, and yoga for over 30 years. Lisa Borden, Business Therapist, Unconventional Idealist, and Co-Creator of The Akira Concept works daily at making healthy futures possible with drive, intuition, and connectivity. Lisa started Borden Communications, a BCorp certified company in 1994 and excels at developing efficient strategies that create positive change and healthy outcomes for conscious people and brands. Together, they work to support a new culture of wellness that is radical, empowering, holistic, connected to nature, fun, and transformative and they challenge the status quo of inefficient health solutions, rampant disconnect, and dangerous lifestyles. David and Lisa are determined to create a "Wellness Intelligence" movement that focuses on taking action and taking care of ourselves in ways that actually make a difference, not on promises and "magic bullets" with regard to breath, movement, fuel, rest, and connection … their virtual "community centre", The Wellness Intelligence Collective is helping people feel well, look well, and be well. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with David Newton and Lisa Borden about the secret cause of back pain. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How you need to know why you are doing something to do it well and improve movement. - Why it's a struggle to get people to take charge of their own life, even with support. - How people should engage their glutes when they are walking up the stairs. - Why people need to find the joy in movement again, like when they were kids. - How wellness intelligences helps people make the right decisions about their bodies. Connect with David and Lisa: Guest Contact Info Links Mentioned: theakiraconcept.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Become Your Own (and BEST) Running Coach – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 105 with Valerie Hunt Valerie Hunt has been a strength and conditioning coach for 30+ years. She spent the first part of her career in a traditional gym as a personal trainer and aerobics director/teacher. In 2001 she left to open her own gym, XpressFItness, a group workout studio combining strength and endurance for runners. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Valerie Hunt about teaching yourself to run better. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How adults have a harder time trying new things because of fear. - Why people should focus on their connection to their feet when running. - How running requires good technique just like dance or gymnastics. - How watching yourself run on video can help you improve your running form. - Why runners need to push off with their back foot and land on their front foot. Connect with Valerie: Guest Contact Info Instagram @runrx Facebook facebook.com/runrxfit Links Mentioned: runrx.fit Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Exercise Form is Not Important – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 104 with Justin Meissner Justin Meissner is a fitness coach with a background in human performance as it relates to locomotive behavior. He has worked with professional athletes and everyday people to help them get out of pain, maximize performance, and be ready for anything. Outside of fitness, he used to be a professional magician, and teacher. He, his wife and 2 kids live in Meridian Idaho, spending as much time outside as possible. An avid reader and board game enthusiast Justin tried to stay connected with people and not with devices. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Justin Meissner about how exercise form isn't important. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why athletes don't have to worry about form as much as they think. - How our bodies aren't linear, they are dynamic. - How our bodies are great at finding the path of least resistance, which can be good or bad. - Why running is about using your entire body, not just your feet. - How a squat is a made-up exercise made to mimic how humans acted thousands of years ago. Connect with Justin: Guest Contact Info Instagram @innate.strength Links Mentioned: thewoadwarrior.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Discover SuperStarch – a NEW Kind of Carb that's GOOD for You – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 103 with Peter Kaufman Peter Kaufman was inspired over a decade ago, along with three other folks, to help a child and his family better manage a very rare disease. They started The UCAN Company and after several years of research and discovery, they were successful in making his disease more manageable, allowing Jonah, one of ​UCAN​'s​ ​founder's sons, to maintain his blood sugar for eight hours and sleep through the night for the first time in his life in 2009 when he was 7 years old, and significantly improved his family's life. The nutritional solution, a unique, patented, completely natural carbohydrate they have named SuperStarch, has since improved the performance of many elite athletes and it has helped tens of thousands of individuals exercise better, improve their health and lose weight. This new revolutionary carbohydrate is so different than anything in the world today, that it even helps those on keto and low-carb diets get past energy deficits to improve their exercise performance, while not taking them out of ketosis! Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Peter Kaufman about SuperStarch, a new kind of carb that's good for you. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How SuperStarch keeps anyone's blood sugar stable for hours. - Why resistant starches provide no form of energy, unlike SuperStarch. - How you can throw SuperStarch into a yogurt or smoothie for more energy. - How most people stay in ketosis when they eat SuperStarch. - Why SuperStarch is great for runners and other athletes alike. Connect with Peter: Guest Contact Info Twitter @GenUCAN Instagram @genucan Facebook facebook.com/GenUCAN Links Mentioned: ucan.co Ucan.can.co/xero (use code XERO at checkout for 20% off) Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Running Speed Secrets from the World's Fastest (Older) Man – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 102 with Allan Tissenbaum Allan Tissenbaum, M.D., an orthopedic surgeon, is certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Tissenbaum brings a high level of experience and skill to The Orthopedic Group, addressing all orthopedic issues from fractures to total joints. He earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from McGill University in Montreal and a master's degree in exercise physiology from York University in Ontario. He completed his medical degree at McGill University, where he also served his orthopedic residency and fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine. Certified in orthopedic sports medicine, Dr. Tissenbaum has treated athletes at the high school, college and professional levels, including members of the Montreal Canadians and Expos. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement where Allan Tissenbaum shares running speed secrets as the world's fastest (older) man. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why sprinters must harness their genetics to become an even better runner. - How no one has the answer to when steroids stop enhancing performance. - Why runners need to wait for their energy to replenish to perform at their peak. - How strength is incredibly important for all different types of runners. - How to do plyometric exercises while you're walking up the stairs. Connect with Allan: Guest Contact InfoWebsite: theorthopedicgroup.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Running *IS* Rocket Science – Lessons from Running Marathons on All 7 Continents – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 101 with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter Dr. Melissa Corley Carter. Melissa is a rocket scientist and Air Force officer turned writer, artist, leadership coach, and resilience champion. After her 20-year dream to become an astronaut was shattered, Melissa eventually rediscovered her true purpose: to build grounded leaders, connected humans, and powerful teams that change the world. Now she's living the dream, dancing with the universe daily and joyfully embodying her soul's journey as The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist. Melissa is the author and photographer of the forthcoming book, Running the World: Marathon Memoirs from the Seven Continents. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter about lessons from running marathons on all 7 continents. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How having grounded feet will lead to having a grounded soul. - How running on 7 continents introduces you to a lot of different terrain to run on. - How aligning your intentions can help you find inspiration to do great things. - Why running a marathon is about being part of something bigger than yourself. - Why everything, particularly running is absolutely rocket science. Connect with Melissa: Links Mentioned: resilienceactually.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

How to Bullet Proof Your Knees (and more) with Knees Over Toes Guy Ben Patrick – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 100 with Ben Patrick By 18 Ben Patrick had 3 surgical knee alterations and was told he would never have full knee bend or play high-level sports. Now at 30, Ben has some of the most athletic and bulletproof knees in the world. He has personally received 2113 knee success stories from others who had chronic, hopeless conditions before doing his fitness formula, which requires ZERO weights, equipment, or special abilities to start. Ben is also a proud Xero Shoes customer and his formula helps others transition their foot and lower leg strength to being able to thrive with barefoot-inspired shoes. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Ben Patrick about how to bulletproof your knees. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why telling people they shouldn't bend their knees over their toes is bad advice. - How the two components that make up knee stability are flexibility and strength. - Why runners need to consider triple flection in addition to triple extension. - How bulletproofing your body allows for it to express itself more. - Why people should be building their strength from their feet up. Connect with Ben: Guest Contact Info Instagram @kneesovertoesguy Links Mentioned: atgonlinecoaching.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Are You Following Bad Barefoot Running Advice? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 099 with Jae Gruenke Jae Gruenke is a Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, running technique expert, and founder ofThe Balanced Runner™. Known as a "running form guru," she has helped runners from beginner to Olympian relieve pain and improve their performance, and she specializes in helping runners whose problems have persisted despite medical treatment. Her interest in running technique was sparked when, as a professional dancer, she was asked to perform choreography that included sustained running in large, outdoor environments. Frustrated by how difficult and uncomfortable running felt, she began to study running technique and use the Feldenkrais Professional Training Program she was enrolled in as a laboratory to discover how to coordinate her movements so that running felt comfortable, easy, and enjoyable. Eventually, realizing she'd come to prefer running to dancing, and also that the changes in movement that had made the difference to her running were not being taught, discussed, or researched elsewhere, she retired from dancing and launched The Balanced Runner. Jae has been a member of the Feldenkrais Guild of North America since 1999 and the United Kingdom since 2011, and was an ACE-certified personal trainer from 1999-2012. As a Assistant Clinical Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at SUNY Downstate Medical center in New York City she helped develop an (unpublished) pilot study on the effects of the Feldenkrais Method on running economy. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jae Gruenke about avoiding the wrong barefoot running advice. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - What the Feldenkrais Method is and how it can help runners. - How good organization in the body depends on what people are doing. - Why running cues and movement cues are problematic and don't work. - How most people misinterpret "stable your core" and go too far with it. - Why your arms shouldn't be swinging back and forth while you run. Connect with Jae: Guest Contact Info Twitter @balancedrunner Facebook facebook.com/TheBalancedRunner Links Mentioned: balancedrunner.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

The #1 Way to Run Better that Most Runners Will Never Do – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 098 with Jason Fitzgerald Jason Fitzgerald is the host of the Strength Running Podcast (the #2 running podcast in the US of all time) and the founder of Strength Running, an award-winning running blog with hundreds of thousands of monthly readers. A 2:39 marathoner and USATF-certified coach, he's coached thousands of endurance athletes to faster finishing times and fewer injuries with his results-oriented coaching philosophy. He's the winner of the 2011 Morraine Hills Half Marathon, 2012 Maryland Warrior Dash, and the 2013 Potomac River Run Marathon. During his collegiate career, he was a member of the 2002 National Championship-qualifying cross-country team and a top ten finisher in the steeplechase at the 2006 New England Championships. Jason speaks at industry conferences and for major brands like Anheuser-Busch and frequently delivers presentations and coaches at fitness retreats and running camps. His work has been featured in the Washington Post, Runner's World, Health Magazine, Lifehacker, The Huffington Post, and other major media. He lives in Denver, Colorado where you can find him trail running in the nearby Flatirons or at the playground with his wife and three children. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jason Fitzgerald about the #1 way to run better that most runners will never do. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How runners need to do strength work to help prevent injuries. - Why having a modern-day sedentary life doesn't prepare bodies for running. - What a dynamic warmup is and how runners can use it to prevent injury. - How doing squats and deadlifts can make people run faster. - Why running fast is one of the best ways runners can improve their form. Connect with Jason: Guest Contact Info Twitter @JasonFitz1@StrengthRunning Instagram @JasonFitz1 Links Mentioned: strengthrunning.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Secrets of Successful Running with Dr. Romanov's Pose Method – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 097 with Dr. Nicholas Romanov Dr. Nicholas Romanov graduated with Honors in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. As a teacher he later discovered that while there was plenty of instruction on techniques in other sports, in running there was instead an eclectic collection of ideas. The Pose Method was developed out of necessity in 1977. It is now widely popular among recreational and elite runners and triathletes, practiced by professional athletes, used by Physical Therapists that appreciate its framework for preventing and treating running related injuries. In October of 2020, after 11 years of active implementation, the Pose Method became the running method of choice for the US Army and included in the official Army Field Manual (FM 7-22). Dr. Romanov's books are sold worldwide and "The Running Revolution" (Penguin Random House) became a bestseller translated to 12 languages. As a sports scientist and an Olympic Coach, Dr. Romanov is on a mission to advance the science of human movement and make it useful to people. Preventative approach is the best way forward but while everyone insists that an active lifestyle is the answer, nobody talks about injuries that prevent people from staying active if proper movement is not taught or learnt. Dr. Romanov is committed to empowering people to take greater control of their wellbeing and enabling them to prevent common running related injuries. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Nicholas Romanov about secrets to successful running using the Pose Method. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How there are poses that are relevant to running and what they are. - How energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. - Why runners should be using simple physics to help them run faster. - What potential and kinetic energy are, and how they work. - How every movement we make starts with our gravitational pull to earth. Connect with Dr. Romanov: Guest Contact Info Twitter @posemethod Instagram @posemethod Facebook facebook.com/groups/runningforum Links Mentioned: posemethod.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Run Faster by Running Slower (and Much More) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 096 with Dr. Phil Maffetone Dr. Phil Maffetone's credo is that "everyone is an athlete." As a health and fitness trendsetter he has perhaps had more positive impact on a wider variety of people than anyone in modern history. From professional and Olympic athletes in virtually every sport, to average people from all walks of life, his system for achieving optimum human performance by tapping into the human body's fat-burning system has helped millions of people achieve their goals in sports, business and life. During his two decades in private practice and beyond, Dr. Maffetone has been a respected pioneer in the field of complementary medicine, bringing the latest advances to health-care professionals around the world. He is an internationally recognized researcher, educator, clinician and author in the field of nutrition, exercise and sports medicine, and biofeedback. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Phil Maffetone about running faster by running slower. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's vital for training services to be personalized to the person they serve. - How people can take seconds off of their running time by conserving glycogen. - Why the body's metabolism changes to adapt to energy needs when intensity increases. - How people can get injured because of chronic inflammation due to increased body fat. - What the 180 Formula is and how people can use it to their benefit. Connect with Dr. Maffetone: Guest Contact Info Twitter @MAF_Method Instagram @maf_method Facebook facebook.com/MAFMethod Links Mentioned: philmaffetone.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

How to Make Your Brain "Move" Better with Dr. David Perlmutter – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 095 with Dr. David Perlmutter Dr. David Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and five-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University, and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain Brain Cookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases, and will be published in February 2022. Dr. Perlmutter has been interviewed on many nationally syndicated television programs including 20/20, Larry King Live, CNN, Fox News, Fox and Friends, The Today Show, Oprah, The Dr. Oz Show, The CBS Early Show, and CBS This Morning. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. David Perlmutter about making your brain "move" better. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How making quick decisions is impulsive and dictated by the amygdala. - Why all people are hardwired to seek out sugar and we shouldn't listen to our bodies. - How people should be breaking their fasts with meals high in salad greens. - Why people's BMI is not a good measurement of obesity or health. - How important the bacteria in the gut is and why it needs to be nourished properly. Connect with Dr. Perlmutter: Guest Contact Info Twitter @davidperlmutter Instagram @davidperlmutter Links Mentioned: drperlmutter.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Fitness + Running Does NOT Equal Health – Nick's Journey from Illness to ULTRA – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 023 with Nick Winder Nick Winder is the founder of Illness To Ultra. A blog and online coaching service looking to help others enhance their health and achieve new running goals. Because of Nicks's past health issues, he approaches running with a health-first mindset. First ensuring no harm is done through training and racing, and second, promoting healthy sustainable practices to enhance all areas of life. After suffering from an unknown illness that left him bed-bound for months he is now well on the way to completing his ultimate goal of finishing an Ultra Marathon and eventually proving that "Illness To Ultra" is truly possible. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Nick Winder about his journey from illness to ULTRA. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why people should evaluate all areas of their life to aid with specific issues. - How it's important even for runners to take a day off from time to time. - Why most of people's biggest goals are achieve incrementally, not all at once. - How starting out with walking is a great way to eventually get to running. - Why we have to find the right way to present the information about barefoot running. Connect with Nick: Guest Contact Info Instagram @illnesstoultra Facebook facebook.com/illnesstoultra Links Mentioned: illnesstoultra.comhttps://illnesstoultra.com/the-healthy-runner/ https://illnesstoultra.com/themovementmovement Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Don't Tell People Your Shoes Changed Your Life – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 093 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about why you shouldn't tell people your shoes changed your life. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why minimalist shoes and meditation are related. - How Xero Shoes give ground feedback, so your brain knows what's happening with your feet. - Why people tend to hold onto their beliefs despite contrary evidence. - How people should be running because they think it's fun. - Why some have to go through cognitive dissonance to learn minimalist shoes are better for them. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Is this the ONE Best Strength Training Workout You'll Ever Find? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 092 with Brian Tabor Brian Tabor is a fitness coach and CEO of Strong Made Simple in San Diego, CA. While earning his M.S. in Exercise Physiology from San Diego State University, he worked with the SDSU and UCSD strength and conditioning programs along with the US Navy SEALs Tactical Athlete Program. He formerly taught natural movement workshops across the US and won the title of 2010 National Strongman Champion under 175lbs. Through his coaching business, Strong Made Simple, he creates easy to follow fitness solutions for everyday people to get stronger, connect with their communities, and do more of what matters to them. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brian Tabor about the best strength training working you'll ever find. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why people need to find the kind of movement that they have fun doing. - How the key to helping people achieve their fitness goals is starting where they are comfortable. - Why people should focus on movements that give the biggest impact with the least amount of effort. - How it's important for people doing strength training to master the form. - Why people should think of their body as a whole, instead of different separate parts. Connect with Brian: Guest Contact Info Twitter @thebriantabor Instagram @strongmadesimple YouTube youtube.com/strongmadesimple Links Mentioned: strongmadesimple.com give.feedingsandiego.org/strongmadesimple Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Fitness, Rehab, and Recovery for Older Athletes (and Regular Humans, Too) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 091 with Dr. Jerry Yoo Dr. Jerry Yoo is the Founder and CEO of Next Level Physio, which is a hybrid rehab-fitness business in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. Dr. Yoo has been in practice for over 20 years and specializes in helping active men and women over 40 and their families stay active without medication, injections, or surgery. He received his Master's in Physical Therapy in 2001 from Columbia University and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Rutgers University in 2004. He also holds additional certifications in Crossfit, Dry Needling, the Mulligan Concept, SFMA-FMS. As a multisport athlete, Dr. Yoo has competed in triathlons and Spartan races for many years and is passionate about the fitness lifestyle. He resides in NC with his wife and two children. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Dr. Jerry Yoo about fitness, rehab, and recovery for older athletes. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's important for patients to have the best experience and feel cared for. - How everyone has a high capacity to change regardless of age. - How wearing minimalist shoes trains the muscles in your feet. - How many issues runners have stem from poor posture and running form. - Why having stronger core muscles makes people better runners. Connect with Jerry: Guest Contact Info Twitter @nxtlvlspt Instagram @nextlevelphysio Facebook facebook.com/nextlevelphysio Links Mentioned: gonextlevelphysio.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Ironman World Champ Shares Secrets for Increasing Energy and Performance – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 090 with Pete Jacobs Pete Jacobs is the Ironman World Champion and a Health and Performance Coach. In 2012 Pete won the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, improving from 2nd the year before, and holds one of the fastest ever marathon splits at the World Championship event, a 2:41:05, at the end of the Ironman, in Hawaii! Since then, Pete has learnt endlessly about health and performance to overcome fatigue and inflammation that had troubled him since he was a teenager. Now a certified MAF Coach, certified Health Coach, & calls himself a Performance Coach for anyone seeking more energy, through his business Live Your Own Fit | LYF Performance co-founded with his wife Jaimielle. Pete has always run in the most minimal shoes he could. Even when sponsored by a major shoe brand, he chose racing 'flats' for all his training and racing, and even modified those to make them more minimalist. Pete loves being barefoot, running barefoot on grass tracks, or using minimalist shoes when he does wear shoes, casually, or in training. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Pete Jacobs about secrets for increasing energy and performance. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How our brains create stress that doesn't exist and leads to misplaced emotions. - Why being able to de-stress is so important for people to master. - How people need to become more present and lie in the moment. - Why people should work on improving their posture when they rest. - How mindset can be one of the most limiting things, especially on race day. Connect with Pete: Guest Contact Info Facebook facebook.com/liveyourownfit Links Mentioned: liveyourownfit.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

How to Get Fit After 40, or 50, or 60 Without a Gym – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 089 with Rodrigo Gallego Rodrigo Gallego is a personal trainer, movement coach and the creator of Barefoot Movers. He offers live online group training for adults interested in staying active, capable, feeling good and performing well for the long term. His mission is to help people change their relationship with movement, their bodies while re-connecting with the joy and benefits of moving better. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Rodrigo Gallego about getting fit over 40 without a gym. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why it's important for people to really focus on how their body moves during training. - How people shouldn't have to give up the movement they love as they age. - Why people need to find time in their day to do the activities they enjoy. - How training shouldn't feel like a task, it should be fun and enjoyable. - How many people are resistant to removing their shoes at first. Connect with Rodrigo: Guest Contact Info Instagram @barefootmovers Links Mentioned: barefootmovers.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

How to Find and Fix the REAL Cause of Your Aches and Pains – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 088 with Frank Titus Frank Titus is the founder of Titus Motion Therapy (TMT), a long-term solution that treats the causes of chronic pain and a proven method for eliminating pain. With an over 95% client success rate, Titus Motion Therapy offers the Los Angeles area a convenient, centrally located, and comfortable setting for TMT sessions. If you are not in Los Angeles, you can still receive direct treatment via Skype. Titus has perfected the process of treating clients throughout the world via Skype consultations and has had clients as far away as Europe, New Zealand. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Frank Titus about finding and fixing the real cause of your pain. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How today's physical therapy focuses on symptoms rather than weakness throughout the body. - Why minimalist shoes embrace people's feet instead of bracing them. - How there is an entire kinetic chain linked to your body's movements. - Why a break in the kinetic chain leads to weakness and dysfunction in the body. - How our body's foundation comes from proper hip placement and posture. Connect with Frank: Guest Contact Info Twitter @franktitus Facebook facebook.com/frank_titusmotiontherapy Links Mentioned: titusmotiontherapy.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Strengthen This/Not That: Fitness Secrets from SUPER Strongman, Chris Duffin – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 087 with Chris Duffin Chris Duffin went from body building to building a business empire. After becoming a superstar in the world of fitness, and one of the most respected strength coaches in the world, he became a best-selling author and has created and turned around companies in multiple industries ranging from shoes and supplements to Aerospace and High-Tech. Now retired from competing, he uses his MBA, his engineering background, and hands-on knowledge to provide industry-changing innovations and education, entrepreneurial coaching, and leadership. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Duffin about the parts of the body that should be strengthened. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why people should build resilience through stress and adaptation in life. - How pushing extremes helps people find perfection in form and technique. - How technology can interfere with people's respiration patterns and mess up their breathing. - Why back pain is the number one healthcare cost in the America. - How people can't control their foot and ankle complex if it's in something binding. Connect with Chris: Guest Contact Info Instagram @mad_scientist_duffin Facebook facebook.com/chrisduffinstrong LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/chris-duffin-ab92997 Links Mentioned: christopherduffin.com Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Do Carbon Fiber Shoes Make You Weak? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 086 Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about whether or not carbon fiber shoes make you weak. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How winning a race is not determined by the shoes someone wears. - How carbon plates in shoes are not springs or fulcrums as some claim. - How orthotics with arch support end up contributing to muscle loss - How walking in minimalist shoes can build intrinsic foot muscle in 8 weeks. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Brendan Brazier, the Paleo Vegan Triathlete (it IS possible!) – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 085 Brendan Brazier Brendan Brazier is the co-founder of Vega, Pulp Culture, and Fire Road, bestselling author of the Thrive book series, Editor-in-Chief of alive magazine, and an Executive Producer of The Game Changers film. He's also a former professional Ironman triathlete and a two-time Canadian 50km Ultra Marathon Champion. Brendan is regarded as one of the world's leading authorities on plant-based performance nutrition, and now invests in and works with socially responsible food & tech companies whose mandate is to fix our food system and reduce the environmental strain of food production. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Brendan Brazier about how it is possible to be a paleo vegan triathlete. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How a paleo diet is more specific than a vegan diet alone. - Why people should be eating high net gain foods. - How our ancestors thought of food as synonymous with nutrition. - How having high cortisol levels makes it hard to gain muscle and lose weight. - Why eating a whole unrefined diet increases people's protein intake. Connect with Brendan: Guest Contact Info: Twitter @brendan_brazier Instagram @brendanbrazier Facebook facebook.com/brendanbrazier LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/brendan-brazier-9508921b Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Will Running Make You Slim? Advice for Overweight (AND other) Runners. – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 084 Dr. Heather Vincent Dr. Heather K. Vincent is the Director of the UF Health Sports Performance Center, Human Dynamics Laboratory in the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate and master's degrees at the University of Massachusetts, Doctorate at University of Florida and Postdoctoral fellowship at University of Virginia. She is an active researcher of the health benefits of exercise and running using physical activity to prevent injury and fight diseases like obesity and osteoarthritis. She is active at the national level with organizations like the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. With foundation funds, NIH funding and other support, she has published over 130 papers in the area of exercise science. Since 2008, she has served the community with innovative health assessment services, running medicine, consultations and exercise prescription for people from all over the United States. She and her husband (also Dr. Vincent) and three sons are proud to be Gators and believe in all things exercise for kids to the elderly. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Heather Vincent who gives advice for overweight and other runners. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How a person's mentality after an injury will dictate and shape their recovery. - Why people shouldn't stop running because they are overweight and afraid of injury. - Why people shouldn't let others tell them they are running incorrectly. - How it's important for overweight people to listen to their body and run slowly to control impact. - Why weight and size doesn't dictate if people can run marathons. Connect with Heather: Links Mentioned: pmr.med.ufl.edu Guest Contact Info: Twitter @ufhealth Facebook facebook.com/UFHealth Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

What Makes a Harvard Doctor Start a Shoe Company? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode Dr. Casey Kerrigan Dr. Casey Kerrigan is co-founder of OESH Shoes. She is a Harvard M.D., an N.I.H. supported biomechanist, and a lifelong runner since her track star days in high school and college. After publishing numerous medical research studies linking traditional women's shoes to serious long-term health problems and disability, she gave up her coveted position as the first woman tenured professor and chair in the school of medicine at the University of Virginia, to develop truly healthy shoes for women. Shunned by the shoe industry for her research, she built her own factory and company, OESH Shoes, where she develops not only the shoes but also the machinery, processes, and materials to make them. OESH is the only shoe company to be recognized by the National Science Foundation for its sustainable zero-waste 3D printing and 3D knitting processes. Making and selling its first batch of shoes in 2011, OESH has a community of now thousands of women who believe that fashion should be dictated, first and foremost, by health. Listen to this informative The MOVEMENT Movement episode with Dr. Casey Kerrigan about what makes a Harvard Doctor start a shoe company. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How many people don't understand the basic mechanics of walking and running. - Why reducing someone's joint torque reduces arthritic pain. - How even the most expensive running shoes increase joint torques. - How even the smallest amount of arch support increases joint torques. - Why many big shoe companies are so threatened by natural movement. Connect with Casey: Links Mentioned: oeshshoes.com Guest Contact Info: Twitter @oeshshoes Instagram @oeshshoes Facebook facebook.com/OESHshoes Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Barefoot Running Secrets and Stories with the "Barefoot O.G." Barefoot Ken Bob – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 082 Ken Bob Saxton Ken Bob Saxton is the leading instructor of barefoot running in the United States of America, featured on ABC World News (2005), NPR, Runner's World magazine, The New York Times, and many other newspapers, magazines, radio, and television appearances/mentions locally and around the world, as well as being acknowledged as the "great bearded sage" of barefoot running in the bestseller Born to Run, by Chris McDougall, who calls Ken Bob "The Master of Barefoot Running." Listen to this episode The MOVEMENT Movement where Ken Bob Saxton discusses barefoot running secrets and stories. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How the barefoot running movement began in 2009. - Why you should start slow and listen to your soles when barefoot running. - How ten steps barefoot on rough terrain teaches people more about their running than 10 miles on smooth surfaces. - Why grass and soft sand are the worst places to begin barefoot running. - How barefoot running creates runners who look like they are having a good time. Connect with Ken Bob: Links Mentioned: barefootrunning.com Guest Contact Info: Facebook facebook.com/BarefootKenBob Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Vibram FiveFingers: Behind the Scenes – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 081 Tony Post. Tony Post is the Founder and CEO of Topo Athletic, a footwear brand with a unique fit and feel that encourages instinctive and natural movement. Competitor Magazine called Topo 'a stunning modern take on minimalism.' Topo has won many editor's choice awards from Runner's World, Outside, Women's Running, Health Magazine, National Geographic Adventure, and many more. Most recently, Topo's new Trailventure boot received the REI Co-op Editors' Choice Award for 2021. In July of 2013, Tony launched Topo following successful leadership roles at Vibram USA and The Rockport Company. During his 11 years as president and CEO of Vibram USA, Tony not only helped establish Vibram as a premium sole supplier to footwear brands around the country, he sparked the natural running movement with the introduction of Vibram FiveFingers®. Time Magazine named Vibram FiveFingers one of the best health and wellness inventions of 2007, and Vibram was named the 2010 footwear Brand of the Year by Footwear News. Under Tony's leadership, the outdoor retailer REI selected Vibram as their 'brand partner of the year' in both 2010 and 2011, distinguishing Vibram among more than 1,300 brands. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Tony Post who gives a behind the scenes look of Vibram FiveFingers. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - Why being required to wear shoes at the gym is ridiculous. - How regular running shoes can deteriorate your form and posture. - How shoes that support natural movement decrease pain and help people run longer. - Why it's about using the correct form and not about the footwear. - How traditional shoes cause muscle atrophy in people's feet. Connect with Tony: Guest Contact Info: Twitter @TonyPostTopo Instagram @mistatopo Facebook facebook.com/TopoAthletic LinkedInLinkedin.com/in/tony-post-a5b0966 Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Improve Your Breathing to Improve Your Running – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 080 Amy Novony Dr. Amy Novotny founded the PABR® Institute with the mission to provide pain, stress and anxiety relief to those who seek a naturalistic form of treatment when other treatment methods have fallen short. Her unique approach comes from her experience treating in a variety of settings and with a wide range of patient populations over the past 12 years. Her background in orthopedics, sports, geriatrics, balance disorders, nerve injuries, and most recently, chronic pain; and influences from coursework at the Postural Restoration Institute gave her the foundation to develop this treatment method to address a wide variety of painful and restrictive conditions. Her methods have helped countless people reduce and eliminate pain, stress, anxiety, orthopedic surgeries, sleep issues and the need for medications. She co-authored two Amazon #1 Best-Selling books Don't Quit: Stories of Persistence, Courage and Faith and Success Habits of Super Achievers, which share her journey on how and why she developed the PABR® Method. Her ability to speak French and Spanish has allowed her to communicate with and help various clients from all around the world, including France, Mexico, Central America and South America. She has a variety of interests including running 40+ marathons, running 10 ultra marathons (including two 100 milers), completing an Ironman triathlon, photographing wildlife and landscapes all over the world that has led to several of her images being chosen as Photos of the Day, most notably National Geographic Your Shot World Top Photo of the Day. Visit her photography portfolio at www.amysimpressions.com! Listen to this informative The MOVEMENT Movement episode with Amy Novonty about improving your running by improving your breathing. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: - How taking away the flight or fight sympathetic tone out of your muscles allows them to contract voluntarily without tension. - Why changing your breathing helps calm your nervous system down and improves your running. - Why your knees should be higher than your hips when you are in a seated position. - How it's important to keep your ribs and shoulders down when you're inhaling. - Why you need to work on relaxing your back muscles, so they aren't in a flight or fight position. Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

Does Neil DeGrasse Tyson NOT Know Physics? – The MOVEMENT Movement with Steven Sashen Episode 079 Listen to this informative The MOVEMENT Movement episode where Steven debunks the myth on energy return. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week's show: How energy return is a term created by big companies to make more sales. Why anything that has a little bit of flexibility sucks energy out of you. How a higher energy suck means your body has to work harder. How running speed comes from your stride length and frequency. How trampolines and foam slow down how much energy you have Connect with Steven: Website xeroshoes.com jointhemovementmovement.com Twitter @XeroShoes Instagram @xeroshoes Facebook facebook.com/xeroshoes

If you want to be a faster runner, it's really simple, you gotta go to Harvard. I'm going to tell you why in this episode. I'm Steven Sashen from XeroShoes.com, your host of The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

Stretching, icing, all that sort of massage, all that kind of rehab stuff, super, super important, right? Maybe it's the worst thing you could be doing for yourself, if you're trying to be a healthier, better human being, let alone athlete. We're going to find out more about that on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast. Today I am chatting with Brianne Showman, PT, DPT, a Physical Therapist by trade, but what she primarily does, is coach runners and obstacle course racers. Many years ago, Brianne was a traditional therapist who saw the injured person in an insurance-based clinic, and she got very fed up with what insurance companies do to control us. She got very fed up with just fixing broken people constantly, so she became a coach to get people on the front end of things in order to make more resilient athletes rather than constantly fixing broken people. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe. For more information on Brianne: Dr. Brianne Showman Brown has been a licensed physical therapist since 2006. Since that time, she has been helping active adults and athletes get back to the activities they love. As ideas and theories in rehabilitation, functional movement, and nutrition are constantly changing, she is constantly searching for the new information in order to get you back to the activities you love as quickly (but safely) as possible. Being a CrossFitter and runner herself, she also understands the desire to want to push through the pain, not wanting to take time off, and wanting to get back to activity as soon as possible when required to take time off. She does her best to keep you active in the things you are able to do, modifying as necessary, but not taking you completely out of the gym, off the track/field, or off the road. Website: https://getyourfixpt.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ocr.doc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianne-showman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GetYourFixPhysicalTherapy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetYourFixPhysicalTherapy

Now, I'm not suggesting that if you put on a pair of traditional running shoes, your IQ will go down, you won't get into the college of your choice, or you won't be able to fill out a tax form or a crossword puzzle. But, I'm going to talk about two other kinds of stupidity. And when I talk about traditional running shoes, traditional is sort of a funny word to use because what most people think of as a running shoe, thick, padded, motion control, arch support, elevated heel, things like that. Frankly, that's actually not traditional. For most of human history, we ran in shoes that looked frankly more like the minimalist shoe, just enough to protect you from the ground and hold that protection onto your foot. So what I'm talking about with traditional running shoes... And here's one of the ways they make you dumber, because they have all that cushioning, which we think we need, we think. Well, Cushing is good, because running must be hard on the joint, so we need cushioning, right? Well, it's a great idea, but the reality is, it doesn't work that way at all, because when you have all that cushioning, there are a number of things that happen, one, you tend to land harder because your brain is trying to get feedback from the ground, and with all that questioning, you can't feel it. You have more nerve endings in the sole of your feet then anywhere but your fingertips and your lips. That's so that your brain knows how to use the rest of your body correctly. So if you make it dumb by making it numb, sometimes you'll land harder just to get that feedback that you need for balance and agility, but of course with all that extra padding, you don't have the balance with all that extra height, you don't have the balance. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

I often talk about how feet are the most important thing, but I also talk about how glutes are the most important thing. And, maybe to train your glutes, you need to train your feet. To train your feet, you need to train your glutes, what's the connection? We're going to find out more about that on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast with my special guest Chong Xie. Chong Xie practiced Wushu as a child in Beijing Sport University, is an avid researcher and student of Tai Chi, he has a bachelor degree of science from Binghamton University. With his ebook "Secret of Athleticism" Chong Xie makes an honest endeavor to help all of us understand and discover a path to superior athletic performance without the expense of injury. Connect with Chong Xie: Website: https://www.secret-of-athleticism.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvadUJcVjdSKA0cUJpStQKA Chong Xie Bio: Chong Xie is the author of "Secret of Athleticism", inventor of the Hyperarch Fascia Training System and founder of the page "secret-of-athleticism.com" a website and discussion group founded to understand more about the foot, and its relationship to athleticism, as well as best training practices. Chong has a computer science degree and has been working as a technical analyst in the software industry for the last 10 years. His interest in the foot was piqued by seeing the large discrepancy in athletic performance, and Chong has spent many years on a quest to unlock the "secret" of athletic performance that is hiding beneath our shoes. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

If you are looking to improve your body in every way you can imagine, maybe working out is not the way to do it, we're going to find out more about that on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast with my special guest Bart Potter, author of Jiffy Body, The 10-Minute System to Avoid Joint and Muscle Pain. Since 1995 Bart has taught people of all ages a simple approach to avoid pain and tuneup their bodies. He enjoys sharing quick tips for a healthier and happier body, brain and life. Visit Bart at JiffyBody.com If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

Join me for a Friday rant session with good friend, Nick St. Louis of thefootcollective.com. On this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, we talk about natural movement, the ideal human diet, body movement, the moon landing, the rice diet, running on hard surfaces and so much more... If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

Here on The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, we talk about natural movement. Is what we're talking about actually even natural? Did we evolve to do the things that we talk about doing? I get an email maybe once a week or a comment on YouTube video once or twice a week that says what I'm talking about, this whole idea of using footwear like ours, that doesn't have a bunch of cushioning and padding and motion control in our support. Or, even walking and running barefoot. That's not good. It's not what you're supposed to do. Only amazingly, wonderfully talented gifted genetic freak people can actually do it, because we didn't evolve on hard surfaces, we didn't evolve to be able to run on pavement, we didn't evolve to be able to stand on cement floors all day. So let me give you the shortest version of today's podcast...that's complete nonsense. Let's take a look at why that is on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

Walking is one of the most fundamental things that human beings do. Walking on two legs is what makes us human beings. What if we're all doing it wrong? That's right. The simplest thing, walking, are we doing it wrong? We're going to find out about that and much, much more on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast. My guest today is Katy Bowman, an internationally recognized biomechanist, author, and science communicator. Katy has both the skill and passion for reintroducing movement into people's everyday lives. With her bestselling books, award-winning podcast (with more than 3 million downloads!) and classes both in person and online, she reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month. She regularly travels the globe to lead workshops and retreats, and is frequently featured on TV shows like NBC's Today Show and in publications such as Prevention and Good Housekeeping. Katy directs and teaches at the Nutritious Movement Center Northwest in Washington state, consults on research and on movement-rich community and educational space design, and spends as much time as possible moving outside with her husband and children. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

What's the worst shoe that you could wear if you're wearing orthotics? And, what's the best shoe that you can wear if you're wearing orthotics? We're going to talk about that in today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement podcast. If you're going to wear orthotics or insoles, you need to be very careful about what you're putting them in. Because, if you put them in the wrong shoe, it can not only make whatever situation you're dealing with, well, it can make the benefits disappear and it could also make the situation you're dealing with even worse. Why is that? We'll talk about that and much more... So, let's dive in... If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

Can shoes be dangerous? Oh yes, they can. They can be be very dangerous. Today, we are going to talk about the most dangerous shoes in the world, right here on The MOVEMENT Movement podcast, the podcast for people who want to know the truth about what it takes to have a happy, healthy, strong body, starting feet first. So here's where this whole dangerous shoe thing came from, someone I was talking to recently said that he went to a running shoe store and they won't sell shoes like Xero Shoes because they're dangerous, the most dangerous shoes ever, he said. Okay. So, let's jump into this, and I have to tell you, there's really a funny thing, because if you go to running shoe stores, in like Europe, they don't tell you this story, they don't have this idea that something truly minimalist, something that lets your foot move naturally, is somehow dangerous. If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe.

You want to warm up for a run or a hike or a workout, so you've got to stretch... Right? What if that is the worst thing you could possibly do? Well, we're going to find out more about that on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement Podcast, the podcast for people who want to know the truth about what it takes to have a happy, healthy, strong body, starting with the feet first. Today my guest is Kathleen McDonough, PT MA NCPT. Kathleen holds a BA in Exercise Physiology/Physical Education, UC Davis and an MA in Physical Therapy, Stanford University. She has been a Physical Therapy professional for over 30 years and is a PMA® Certified Pilates Teacher. Her great depth of experience and education are brought together in her wholistic approach to treatment, with an emphasis on creating a personalized plan for regaining your optimal health. Kathleen's experience includes orthopedics, sports medicine, Pilates-based rehabilitation, classical Pilates and peak performance training. You can visit Kathleen McDonough's website at:https://www.kmcdonoughpt.com If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you want to be part of the tribe, please subscribe. And most importantly, go out, have fun, live life feet first. So let us jump in and find out why stretching is a horrible thing.

Research is really clear for runners, walkers, hikers, getting stronger is better, and now you can't go to the gym, but you might want to go back to the gym. I'm going to try and talk you out of that with my guest today, Al Kavadlo. Al started working out in 1992 when he was just 13 years old. A decade later he began his career in the fitness industry. In 2009, Al started a blog and a YouTube channel and wound up getting a book deal with Dragon Door Publications soon thereafter. His first book for Dragon Door, entitled Raising The Bar, was released in 2012. He's since gone on to publish 6 more titles with them, including Get Strong, a collaboration with his brother Danny, which has sold nearly 50,000 copies worldwide and been translated into nearly a dozen languages. Al is also known for his appearance in the popular Convict Conditioning book series. Find out more about Al Kavadlo, his books and programs at: Website: https://alkavadlo.com If you have questions for me about the show, please email me, Steven Sashen, at [email protected], or visit the website at www.jointhemovementmovement.com, and find what's going on, be part of the family of helping people discover and rediscover that natural movement is the obvious better healthy choice, just like natural food is... If you wanna be part of the tribe, please subscribe. And most importantly, go out, have fun, live life feet first.