Episode 245: Do You Need a Fitness Retreat?
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David Durante is a highly accomplished gymnast and dedicated coach, co-owner of Power Monkey Fitness, and a former member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team. His journey in gymnastics began at Stanford University, where he became an NCAA All-American. Over the years, he claimed multiple U.S. national titles and represented the country in two World Championships. Now based in Oregon, Dave is passionate about teaching handstands and skill development, advocating consistent training and mobility work. His role as an educator at Power Monkey Camp allows him to share his expertise with...
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Episode 244: A Podiatrist That Actually Endorses High Heels?
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As a Podiatrist, Human Movement Specialist, and Global Leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, Dr. Emily Splichal has developed a keen eye for movement dysfunction and neuromuscular control during gait. Originally trained as a surgeon through Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City and Mt Vernon Hospital in Mt Vernon, NY, in 2017 Dr. Splichal put down her scalpel and shifted her practice to one that is built around functional and regenerative medicine. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Emily Splichal about the truth about orthotics. ...
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Episode 243: Ninja Warrior Fitness Secrets
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Jessica Lauren Graff is an American professional stunt performer and sports-focused television personality. She has had training in five other martial arts, holds a black sash in Kung Fu, and is a black belt in Taekwondo. She is a champion gymnast, a pole vaulter, and a professional stunt performer. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Jessie Graff about Ninja Warrior fitness secrets. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How becoming more scientific about your training allows you to continue getting gains after years of training. - Why...
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Episode 242: Natural Movement
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Erwan Le Corre is the founder of “MovNat”, a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical competency, his love of movement in nature, his extensive knowledge of Physical Education history, and his personal philosophy of life. He believes it is everyone’s universal and biological birthright to be strong, healthy, happy and free. He calls this state of being our “True Nature”. Erwan was born on September 10th, 1971 in France. At home, the TV set had a black and white screen with no remote control and no video games, and personal computers and internet didn’t exist....
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Episode 241: The Myth of Stretching
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Dr. Brianne Showman 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...
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Episode 240: The Tai Chi Secret to Stronger Glutes
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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...
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Episode 239: The Problem with Olympic Sprinters
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Sprinting at the Olympics is a thrilling event that showcases the pinnacle of human speed and athleticism. From the explosive starts to the photo-finish endings, sprinting captivates audiences around the world. But what goes on behind the scenes to make these races possible? Let's dive into the world of sprinting at the Olympics. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement about the problem with Olympic sprinters. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How the evolution of sprinting technology has transformed race outcomes,...
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Episode 238: Don’t Workout to Change Your Body
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Bart Potter is the 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 tune-up their bodies. He enjoys sharing quick tips for a healthier and happier body, brain and life. Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Bart Potter about why you shouldn’t work out to change your body. Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show: - How doing a variety of activities throughout the day can help build muscle fiber, increase bone density, and...
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Episode 237: The TRUTH About Squat Shoes
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Chris Duffin believes in living life at the extremes—extreme performance, extreme competence, and extreme achievement. A true-to-life mountain man with his story as a best-selling autobiography and upcoming documentary movie Chris has numerous accolades to list. From sitting on the board of OregonTech, where he received his engineering degree, to also on the board of the College of Functional Movement Clinicians. He holds awards and records for his inventions and unduplicated feats of strength. Using his engineering degree and MBA, he spent nearly 20 years becoming a sought-after...
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Episode 236: The Weird “Mental” Side of Fitness and Exercise
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Brian Keane is a three-time best-selling author with The Fitness Mindset, Rewire Your Mindset and The Keane Edge: Mastering the Mindset for Real Lasting Fat Loss. Over the past ten years, Brian has become one of the most recognised faces in the Irish health and fitness industry. He has spoken at major wellness events such as Wellfest Ireland and Mefit Dubai, was a Keynote speaker at Google HQ for their 2018 wellness event and has done corporate wellness talks for Allianz Partners, SAP and Acorn Insurance. On top of running his own highly successful business, Brian has also...
info_outlineChris Duffin believes in living life at the extremes—extreme performance, extreme competence, and extreme achievement.
A true-to-life mountain man with his story as a best-selling autobiography and upcoming documentary movie Chris has numerous accolades to list. From sitting on the board of OregonTech, where he received his engineering degree, to also on the board of the College of Functional Movement Clinicians. He holds awards and records for his inventions and unduplicated feats of strength.
Using his engineering degree and MBA, he spent nearly 20 years becoming a sought-after turnaround expert in the aerospace, automotive, and industrial equipment manufacturing sectors. But most people know him for his work after moving on from that career, founding his own Education and Manufacturing companies focused on biomechanics, human movement, and personal development. As an award-winning expert in these fields, he holds patents and has been recognized for scientific innovation, and is a desired keynote speaker.
In the sports performance world, Chris’s work is everywhere. His game-changing products are used in nearly every professional sports team in North America, all the big-name colleges and a thousand others, all military branches (white house included), and so many more. His concepts have changed the landscape of strength training in improving performance and the systemized approaches to assessing and correcting human movement dysfunctions.
With extremes again, Chris is not just a recognized thought leader but has held numerous all-time world records and become one of the strongest pound-for-pound powerlifters in the world. He holds the Guinness World Record for the heaviest sumo deadlift of all time, with 1001 pounds for almost three repetitions. He also completed the same feat with a 1001lbs squat making him the only human in history to have Squatted and Deadlifted 1000+lbs for reps. He used these feats of strength to raise money and awareness for charities related to his upbringing.
As for the true-to-life mountain man portion might be best left to his first book, “The Eagle & The Dragon.” Growing up homeless in the wilderness. He was raised in an abusive and chaotic household (tent, shack, tree fort at times) where his childhood was composed of skinning rattlesnakes, foraging for food, and protecting his sisters and mother. With stories of dealing with murderers, drug running and abuse, human trafficking, death, a serial killer, and extreme poverty. He could attend college as a star athlete and valedictorian after graduating high school. In college, he worked full-time to take custody of his three younger siblings and get them out of that toxic environment. It seems pointless even to add the part that he still graduated from college at the top of his class.
Today, Chris is an advisor and Chief Engineer/Visionary to Kabuki Strength & Bearfoot Shoes. He is focused on his passion for personal development with his philosophies and tools around mindset, goal setting, execution, and deep introspection.
He is the father of three wonderful children and husband to an amazing Canadian chef who appears in reality-TV cooking shows. If he’s not with his family, working on himself and his businesses, or remodeling his house, you can find him in his shop perfecting his Mad Max off-road war machines.
Listen to this episode of The MOVEMENT Movement with Chris Duffin about the truth regarding squat shoes.
Here are some of the beneficial topics covered on this week’s show:
- How ankle mobility is crucial for optimal positions in weightlifting movements.
- How your footwear choice impacts muscle engagement, biomechanics, and injury prevention.
- Why improving bracing techniques can enhance force output and reduce injury risk.
- How specialized weightlifting shoes can improve performance in specific movements but may hinder overall athletic development.
- How strong feet and ankles are essential for proper alignment, load distribution, and resistance training.
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