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Episode 169: Trunk Extension: Creating Space for Better Movement
Season 4 Episode 169
Your back is supposed to bend forward—but it’s also supposed to extend.
So why does reaching overhead sometimes leave you feeling tight through your s…
2 months, 1 week ago
Episode 168: Trunk Flexion: Why Bending Forward Isn't Bad for Your Back
Most people have been told to "lift with your legs" and never bend their back.
But is that really how the body was designed to move?
In this episode, w…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 167: Movement Is a Conversation—Are You Listening?
Season 4 Episode 167
Movement Leaves Clues.
What if the way you move is telling you more than where you hurt?
In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, I explain why mo…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 166: Your Pain May Not Be The Problem.
Season 4 Episode 166
Is the painful area really the problem?
Not always.
In this episode, I discuss why your body often compensates when movement is limited and why the are…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
Episode 165: Why Your Back Pain Isn't The Problem (Most of the time)
Season 4 Episode 165
Why Your Back Pain Isn't the Problem (Most of the Time)
Does your back hurt when you lean backward, tumble, reach overhead, or stand for long periods?…
3 months ago
Episode 164: The Biggest Mistakes Coaches Make During Movement Screens
Season 4 Episode 164
In this episode, I explain why movement screens shouldn't be about finding perfect form—they should help us understand how the body solves movement.
W…
3 months, 1 week ago
Episode 163: Why Your Foot Isn't the Problem: Understanding Single-Leg Balance
Season 4 Episode 163
Is your foot really the problem...or is it just where the movement shows up?
In this episode, I pull together the key ideas from my recent five-part Y…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 162: Why Stretching Alone Isn't The Answer
Season 4 Episode 162
Why do you still feel tight after stretching?
It's one of the most common questions I hear from athletes, clients, and adults trying to move better.
In…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 161: The Missing Link Between Movement, Strength and Performance
What is the missing link between movement, strength, and performance?
In this episode, I discuss why building strength isn't always the first step tow…
4 months ago
Episode 160: The ABCs of Movement: Awareness, Breath, and Control
Season 3 Episode 160
In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, I’m breaking down the ABCs of movement: Awareness, Breath, and Control.
These three principles are the f…
4 months, 1 week ago