Movement Podcast

On this episode of the Movement podcast, the guys tackle weight loss. We open with a nod to Happy Gilmore, then begin breaking down some of the most common problems individuals have with losing weight.  The guys go into details such as liquid calories, inflammation in the body, and unconsciously setting ourselves up for failure. Gray shares his secret to quitting a bad habit and how simply recognizing the difference between discomfort and pain can change the outcome of your results. The second half of our show dives into the physical readiness of today's children.We hear how Gray's experience as a local PE instructor has enlightened him on how kid's movement patterns can easily be improved on the playground. To wrap it up, they discuss how truly identifying your “lifestyle obstacles” can improve your likeliness of success; Connecting the dots of lifestyle and movement.So let’s jump right into today’s episode of the Movement podcast-- powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On this week's episode (recorded on 4/30/20), we speak with Chris Poirier, owner of the fitness equipment company, Perform Better. Chris is a major influence on today’s fitness industry; a leader in education and product trends.He explains how he founded Perform Better over two decades ago. He details how aligning education with products early on gave him a competitive edge, his strategies for running a better business environment, and what makes a great presenter.Chris gives his take on what the gym model may look like, post-COVID. We discuss the business of personal trainers, big-box vs small gyms, and online training. He lays out characteristics of what makes a successful gym owner, and how small gyms may be able to seize opportunity during this new normal.So let’s get down to business on today’s Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On this episode, Gray and Lee sit down with their good friend, Dr. Greg Rose. Greg is a leading expert in fitness and movement, based out of Oceanside, CA, and a founder of the Titleist Performance Institute, also known as TPI. Greg specializes in working with professional athletes with a focus on golf and baseball.In this episode, the guys discuss who among them has the best golf game, tips for the casual golfer, the science behind adding distance to your golf swing, and why golf may be the best sport to play right now.Greg also explains how to know if you are at a higher risk of getting injured and self-checking your mobility and movement when it comes to golf.They dive deeper for the movement pros, discussing mobility and hypermobility in pro golf and baseball, and how movement issues such as asymmetries can give some pro athletes an actual advantage. We also get an inside look at what Athletes experience at TPI.We get into Chinese Table Tennis, rock concerts and the athleticism of some front men, the importance of managing rest and recovery, pitch counts, golf warm-ups, state of readiness, and writing new golf swing patterns into your brain.We close with the craziest golf shots the guys have ever seen.So let’s tee up today’s Movement Podcast-- Powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Today we have a very special episode of the Movement podcast. We celebrate Father’s Day with Gray's dad, Mr. Linwood Cook and Lee's dad, Mr. Sammy Burton.The dads tell stories about Gray and Lee growing up in the small town of Chatham, Virginia. The conversation includes: Motorcycles, body casts, sciatica, the 1970's equivalent of an iPhone, raising pigs, work ethic, resourcefulness, and how being brought up in a small community and church has influenced their business approach. The second half gets deeper discussing physical transformation. One dad shares his own personal movement journey after tragedy struck. They talk about today’s youth and their need for activity, China’s emphasis on movement, and physical strength comparisons of the World War II era versus today. They wrap it all up with a new nickname for Lee, his baseball journey and college years, power naps and an “old school” Gatorade recipe. So let’s get going with today’s Movement podcast-- powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, we focus on pain and preventing injuries.Gray talks about why he chose a career in physical therapy.We discuss how the Sun Salutation Yoga sequence and how the Turkish Get-up exercise can help you maintain good movement in your own life.We explore if there is a quick fix for your movement problems, exercising while you have a physical ailment, and some sobering statistics on the health and wellness of our current society.We dive deeper into how we prevent people from getting hurt, the importance of physical awareness, controlling your environment, and risk vs. prevention.We close out the episode discussing athletes playing through pain, and how stopping and changing direction effectively could be as important as speed.All of this and more on today’s Movement podcast-- powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, Gray and Lee tackle the subject of a toxic lifestyle and how it’s affecting your movement and overall wellness. Gray gives two habits he’s changed in his own life to transform his movement for the better.We talk about setting achievable goals and the importance of not taking on too much too soon.And in our deeper dive, geared towards the pros, we discuss how you can potentially change your client’s movement before any corrective.We talk about filtering through the overwhelming amount of information out there and how to choose what is appropriate for your client’s needs.And finally, how working on your weakest link in the gym can give you the greatest results.All of this and more on today’s Movement podcast, powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On today’s episode of the Movement podcast, we have a very special guest, Jon Torine.Jon is an expert in Strength and Conditioning and spent years working in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts. He has a passion for coaching, mentorship, and youth sports. With his dry wit, Jon gives us some great insight into his time in the NFL, tells a bunch of stories, and drops some serious knowledge and inspiration. You’re not gonna want to miss this one.So let’s get going with today’s Movement podcast powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

On today’s episode, Gray and Lee discuss creating new routines and how to seize the moment to create new habits.They talk about their journeys with intermittent fasting and what catalyst sparked them to create those new routines.We look at embracing self-change, movement in our grandfather’s generation versus today ...and people watching at Walmart.For the pros, we cover professional development, a different perspective on consuming education, and creating a system and a culture.We dive into tactic vs. strategy, hamstrings, deadlifts, balance, breathing, book recommendations, and the Bretzel. All of this and more on today’s Movement Podcast powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Welcome to the first episode of the Movement Podcast. Our hosts are Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton. Both are pioneers in the movement industry and co-founders of FMS (Functional Movement Systems). From working with high-performance athletes to training thousands of healthcare and fitness professionals worldwide, they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the show.On today’s episode, Gray and Lee talk about their professional journey and give us a brief history on how the FMS came to be. We discuss how we define good and bad movement and some of the factors that guide our movement philosophy.We break down how babies learn to move and how we as adults can apply it to our own lives.We talk about sports medicine, athletic training, the benefits of a natural approach to movement, injury prevention, and… the Tiger King.All of this and more on today’s episode of the Movement Podcast, powered by FMS.Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter