The Movement System Podcast
Matthew Casturo
Show overview
The Movement System Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 141 episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 24 min and 49 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Health & Fitness show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 weeks ago, with 7 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2023, with 34 episodes published. Published by Matthew Casturo.
From the publisher
Improve your understanding of Human Movement! This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement. Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more. Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more. Studying for the CSCS Exam? Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
Latest Episodes
View all 141 episodesCSCS Prep: Nutrition for Athletes
CSCS Prep: Athlete Testing
Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
CSCS Prep: Overtraining
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A Coach's Guide to Conditioning
Get access to our $1 Program Design Masterclass (0.2 NSCA CEUs): https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout Program Design 101 (1.0 NSCA CEUs): https://www.themovementsystem.com/programdesigncourse
A Coach's Guide to Plyometrics
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A Coach's Guide to Isometrics
Learn More and Earn CEUs with The Movement System: https://www.themovementsystem.com References: Oranchuk, D., Storey, A., Nelson, A. and Cronin, J. Scientific basis for eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training: a narrative review. J Strength Cond Res. 2019; 33 (10): 2846-2859. Lum, Danny et al. "Comparing the Effects of Long-Term vs. Periodic Inclusion of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performances." Journal of strength and conditioning research vol. 37,2 (2023): 305-314. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004276 Schaefer, L., Hoff, M. and Bittmann, F. Measuring the adaptive force. Eur J Transl Myol. 2015; 27 (3): 152-159. Lum D, Haff GG, Barbosa TM. The relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance: a systematic review. Sports. 2020;8:63. Lum, D., Barbosa, T.M., Joseph, R. et al. Effects of Two Isometric Strength Training Methods on Jump and Sprint Performances: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 3, 115–124 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00095-w Lum D, Joseph R. Relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance pre- and post-training. J Sports Med Phys Fit. 2020;60(4):520–6.
The Science of Bone Loading in Plyometrics and Running with Nathan Carlson
Nathan Carlson is a physical therapist, coach, and business owner based out of Kansas City. He specializes in the management of bone stress injuries, managing the high school and collegiate runner, and implementing resistance training with endurance athletes. He is also a reviewer for The International Journal of Exercises Science. To learn more you can check out his website www.runningmatekc.com or follow him on IG: runningmatekc Rebuild: Evaluation and Return to Sport of Bone Stress Injuries (Get 20% OFF with code: MATT) https://runningmatekc.com/rebuild-bone-stress-injury-online-course/ Free Bone Stress Injury Return to Sport Guidebook https://adept-creator-3116.kit.com/6dbd56b3a6
7 Program Design Mistakes I Made Writing 500+ Athlete Programs
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5 Levels of Gym Tech Making Athletes Faster with Brett Morse
Get $25 OFF OVR Performance: https://www.ovrperformance.com/movement Learn more from Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brettmorsetraining/ Watch the Full Youtube Video for visuals of what we talk about in this podcast: https://youtu.be/M1JrANugjFA
Plyometrics and the Nervous System
Learn more with Plyometrics 101: https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info
Periodization for Plyometrics
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The Physiology of Plyometric Training
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The NEW Science of Isometric Training
Check out our new course The Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement: https://www.themovementsystem.com/the-anatomy-and-biomechanics-of-movement-course-landing-page Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30580468/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30943568/
The 2 Biomechanics Principles Every Coach Needs to Know
Check out our new course The Anatomy and Biomechanics of Movement: https://www.themovementsystem.com/the-anatomy-and-biomechanics-of-movement-course-landing-page Research: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38391038/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18668167/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30580468/
Cutting-Edge Strength & Conditioning Insights from the NSCA National Conference
Learn more: Here's the link to join the CSCS Study Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2415992685342170 CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
Periodization 101
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What is Biomechanics?
Join the Waitlist for the Anatomy and Biomechanics Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/waitlist-for-anatomy-and-biomechanics-of-movement
CSCS Exam Updates: What You Need to Know
Several updates have been made to the NSCA CSCS DCO for July 2025. This episode covers some of those topics and dives into what you need to know. Pass your CSCS Exam with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page
The 4 Most Important Health Metrics You Can Track (And What They Actually Mean)
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CSCS Prep: Last Minute Review with Must Know Facts
In this episode, we review some of the essential topics that you need to know before taking your CSCS Exam. We cover exercise science, athlete testing data, program design, and more. 150 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/cF2D5UwS/checkout The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page