222 Adam McAtee: Applying Strength & Motor Learning Research to Pilates and Yoga
Release Date: 06/20/2022
Mindful Strength
In this episode Kathryn and Gina talk about perimenopause and why strength training and high intensity interval training (HIIT) are really helpful in this phase of life. Gina also shares quite a bit about pre-exercise fuelling and why starting exercise with extra energy is incredibly powerful. Perimenopause is a confusing time, there's no test to say you are in perimenopause, and it can start earlier than we think. In this podcast you will learn more about why consuming both protein and carbs pre-training is useful, how muscle and metabolism are linked, what true HIIT is, and the importance of...
info_outline 246: Recapping the Dr. Stacy Sims InterviewMindful Strength
Our interview with Dr. Stacy Sims was a banger! We got numerous emails and messages from our audience expressing how powerful the conversation was. Kathryn and Chris sat down to recap a handful of the main points that really stood out and give more practical context for those of you wanting to integrate this knowledge further. If you have not yet listened to Ep. 245 go do that now, then come back for this one! To learn more about our upcoming *** For all other Mindful Strength offerings including our membership platform and 1-1 coaching
info_outline 245 Dr. Stacy Sims: Strength, Conditioning and Nutrition for PostmenopauseMindful Strength
Today we welcome one of our favourite researchers, teachers and speakers, Dr. Stacy Sims! In this episode Kathryn and Dr. Sims talk about what makes female physiology so unique and why strength and conditioning are essential for longevity. They tackle popular topics like intermittent fasting, 10,000 steps a day, exercising on an empty stomach and the keto diet. Dr. Sims speaks about the importance of heavy loading and multi-directional impact for muscle and bone health, and why yoga and low impact are not enough. They iron out how much protein women in this stage of life need, how to absorb...
info_outline 244 Dr. Caitlin Casella: Progressive Exercise for OsteoarthritisMindful Strength
In this episode Dr. Caitlin Casella and Kathryn talk about what osteoarthritis is, and how you can use progressive exercise to help manage pain, inflammation, and feel more robust in daily life. Most of what we have been taught about osteoarthritis relates to "wear and tear" but as you will learn in this interview, there's so much more to the story. Main points you will learn about... Pain science as it relates to structural changes in joints Knee joints specifically Beginning exercise even when pain is present How gentle aerobic exercise can be a great place to begin, before heading...
info_outline 243 Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley: Holistic Perspectives on Lower Back PainMindful Strength
Dr. Stephanie Carter Kelley is back on the podcast this time for a conversation about lower back pain, pain science, the multi-factorial nature of pain and how culture deeply effects our pain experiences. Stephanie takes a truly holistic approach to treating pain, as a movement teacher and clinician. This episode will have you reflecting on pain in more nuanced ways and understanding how fear and avoidance influence pain. To listen to Stephanie's first episode on osteoporosis, To learn more about Stephanie's To follow her on Instagram *** To learn more about Mindful Strength and how you can...
info_outline 242 Trina Altman: From bands to barbells, why building strength really mattersMindful Strength
In this episode Kathryn and Trina talk about shifting from lighter weights and bands to coaching clients using heavy weights and barbells. Both came from yoga/pilates and have been incorporating strength training into their classes and programs for years. They talk about why building strength and progressing to heavier weights is highly beneficial, even if it seems a bit scary at first. Trina also shares about how her training and nutrition have changed through her 50's and into peri menopause. Trina Altman is a movement educator who helps teachers tap into their own brilliance and...
info_outline 241 Dr. Scotty Butcher: Energy Systems, Conditioning & Metabolic HealthMindful Strength
Today we welcome one of Kathryn's mentors, Dr. Scotty Butcher back to the podcast for a conversation about energy systems. Every time you move, your body is using and re-synthesizing energy. Learn where that energy comes from and why high intensity exercise has metabolic and muscle building benefits. Scotty will help you understand aerobic and anaerobic energy systems, balancing strength and conditioning, and what is actually fuelling your training. You will also learn why mid-workout rest breaks are vital to replenish energy in order to feel successful and efficient in exercise. To learn more...
info_outline 240 Ginny MacColl: Become your strongest self at ANY ageMindful Strength
Ginny MacColl is a competitive swimmer, American Ninja Warrior, and all around incredible athlete. She is famous for learning her first pull-up at age 63 and continues to become the strongest version of herself now, in her 70's. Ginny talks about getting into strength training after retiring and the incredible effects she experienced including reversing osteopenia, developing muscle mass and feeling even more resilient than in her younger years. This podcast will help you remember that it's truly never too late to start. Strength can be built at any age! ***
info_outline 240 Jules Mitchell: Adaptations, "over stretching," engaging muscles & spinal flexionMindful Strength
Join us in welcoming Jules Mitchell back to the podcast for the fifth time! Time this Kathryn and Jules tackle a few of the most misunderstood topics related to strength and movement. Jules talks about the adaptations needed for strength to be built, and why understanding this piece is vital to success. Kathryn and Jules also discus the topics of over stretching (and why it's not really what we thought it was), engaging muscles during exercise, and the most forbidden movement, loaded spinal flexion. To learn about our new online course called
info_outline 239 David Wilson: Possibilities For Movement At Any AgeMindful Strength
This week on the podcast we welcome movement teacher and pro-aging educator David Wilson for a conversation on possibilities at every age. David shares insights on the difference between anti-aging and pro-aging, as well as internalized ageism and how these all show up in the movement/exercise space. David also talks about how participants can set goals based on making movement interesting, creative, intriguing and progressive. ***
info_outlineAdam and Kathryn talk about Pilates, yoga, and how we can integrate current evidence into the practices we love without throwing the baby out with the bath water. Adam is on his way to becoming a physical therapist and along the path has incorporated heavy weights into his long-time Pilates career. They also talk about motor learning and how we can cue our clients to be as successful as possible during exercise.
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Adam lives in Long Beach, California and has been teaching Pilates since 2009. He is an internationally recognized Pilates teacher trainer for Breathe Education, holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science and is currently studying Physical Therapy at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Adam is the founder of various live online workshops such as “Motor Learning Strategies” & “Pain Science & Pilates
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