The Principles of Fitness

21- Managing the Pain Experience with Anthony Carey

This weeks episode of The Principles of Fitness Podcast features industry legend, Anthony Carey. Anthony is a master when it comes to helping others manage their pain experience through his solid understanding of biomechanics and how our bodies interpret pain.  On this episode we discuss:  How AC got started in the fitness industry. Misguided information regarding lower back pain. We dive into the science of pain so that we may better understand what we are dealing with when it comes to people's individual experiences. Anthony's why and the core values of Function First. The people who have helped guide him to where he is today. His invention, The Core-Tex. And much more! If you want to learn more about Anthony, Function First, Core-Tex, The Pain Free Movement Specialist program, or anything else that AC has mentioned on the podcast please check out the links below!  Pain Free Movement Specialist: https://www.acefitness.org/fitness-certifications/specialty-certifications/pain-free-movement.aspx Reactive Training: http://www.coretexfitness.com/ Start With Why: https://startwithwhy.com/ Function First: http://www.functionfirst.com/anthony-carey.html Explaining Pain

Patrick Spring- The Principles of Fitness

On this episode of The Principles of Fitness Podcast we welcome a good friend of mine, Patrick Spring. Patrick is the owner of a company called Intrinsic Resistance Training (IRT), that is based out of Woodland Hills, CA.  Today Patrick is going to share some knowledge with us that he has accumulated over his 20 year career as a personal trainer.  He talks about things like not finding your identity in fitness, overtraining, his 7 principles that make up IRT, which are thoroughly explained in his book that is coming out this year, and much more.   You can find out more about Patrick by visiting his website by clicking the HERE.  Or check him out on instagram and facebook at Intrinsic Resistance Training.  Patricks experience and advise are worth taking a moment to reflect on what fitness should truly be about. I hope that you all take home some great nuggets from this episode because I know that it made me look at things in a new light. So please enjoy this episode with Patrick Spring!

Episode 19- Jessie Stackhouse

On this episode of The Principles of Fitness Podcast we welcome Fitness Recruiter, Jessie Stackhouse. Jessie first began her career in the fitness industry as a recruiter for Equinox and then was brought on to recruit for Crunch Fitness. With a desire to effect more lives Jessie decided to break off and start her own business, Just Fitness Recruiting. During our conversation we talk about:  Key qualities that gyms are looking for when hiring trainers. Where the best places are to look for a job as a fitness professional. What her involvement in the LA Fit Expo is. How to best present yourself when applying for a job at a gym. And much more! Jessie is an incredible individual with some powerful advice for anyone looking to break into the fitness industry.  You can connect with Jessie at, Just Fitness Staffing and on LinkedIn.  So please enjoy this episode with Jessie Stackhouse

Episode 18- Derrick Price

On this episode of The Principles of Fitness Podcast we welcome another member of the Institute of Motion family, Derrick Price. Derrick has had a passion for helping people for years but his curiosity for human movement has led him through an incredible journey in health and fitness. He has taught courses for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), PTA Global, and now he works as a Programming Officer for The Institute of Motion.  During this interview Derrick and I discuss:  How he got to be a part of the IoM team. Getting burnt out with fitness and how his curiosity reignited his passion. The role of the health coach and where it sits on the health care continuum. Why fitness does not sustainable for longterm health. Effective active listening. And more! I had such an awesome time with Derrick and I hope you enjoy hearing from one of the industry greats! Check Derrick out at instituteofmotion.com Instagram Derrick Price

Episode 17- John Sinclair

This episode of The Principles of Fitness Podcast features another member of the Institute of Motion Family, Johnny Sinclair. I met Johnny at the IoM Programming Summit where he and the rest of the team presented on the 4Q health coaching model.  Throughout the weekend I got a chance to talk to Johnny about his training center, The Hive, located in Florida and I found that he had some incredible insight on how to make a training facility great. During this episode we learn about: The tools and tactics that Johnny picked up along his career to help build successful clubs. Common trials that he faced and overcame while growing a health club. How PTA Global helped him from burning out in his career. The advise that his mentors gave him that helped him get to where he is today. And much more! So please enjoy this episode with Johnny Sinclair! Also, be sure to check out mytakeseven.com, which is Johnny's new website devoted to helping people get rid of the aches and pains that they may be experiencing in the workplace by taking just seven minutes to do some instructional workouts.   And check out Platform by Institute of Motion!