Bodyweight Warrior Podcast

Episode 5 of the Bodyweight Warrior Podcast, I am joined by the smooth talking Daniel Vadnal aka FitnessFAQs [https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessfaqs]. Daniel is a physiotherapist, calisthenics specialist, and OG in the YouTube fitness space. He's known for his no-nonsense, common sense approach to developing bodyweight strength, skills, flexibility and more. It was a real pleasure to sit down with Dan for this casual chat and I hope you enjoy the conversation. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessfaqs [https://www.youtube.com/user/fitnessfaqs] Website: https://fitnessfaqs.com/ [https://fitnessfaqs.com/ ] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/FitnessFAQs/ [https://www.instagram.com/FitnessFAQs/] You can also listen and watch this conversation over on the Bodyweight Warrior YouTube channel.

Episode 4 of the Bodyweight Warrior Podcast, I am joined by the straight talking Adam Meakins [https://thesports.physio]. Adam Meakins is a physiotherapist, a strength and conditioning specialist, and an extended scope practitioner with an interest in the management of the shoulder and upper limb working in the NHS and private practice in Hertfordshire, England. He's known for his no-nonsense, common sense approach to injury rehabilitation sharing it around the world through podcasts and workshops. ADAM MEAKINS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdamMeakins/ Website: https://thesports.physio/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adammeakins/ NAF Physio Podcast: https://ptpodcast.com/podcasts/naf-physio-podcast/ TIME STAMPS: * Intro: 0:05 * Background: 1:15 * Expectations around injury rehab: 4:10 * Self-efficacy and injury: 7:32 * Injuries in calisthenics: 9:20 * Why Adam uses handstands: 13:41 * Instability in the shoulder: 16:50 * Being fragile sucks: 19:05 * Your body is stronger than you think: 21:58 * Prehab isn’t what you think: 23:38 * Warming up properly: 25:00 * Soft Tissue BS: 27:20 * Stretching and pain: 30:19 * Trigger points: 31:38 * Are painful areas the issues?: 34:28 * Can you self diagnose injuries: 37:23 * How to find a good physio: 40:57 * Emotional management of injuries: 43:30 * Is pain part of rehab?: 46:00 * Where to find Adam: 48:13 You can also listen and watch this conversation over on the Bodyweight Warrior YouTube channel.

Episode 3 of the Bodyweight Warrior Podcast, I am joined by the incredibly knowledgable Dr Jennifer Crane [http://www.cirquephysio.com/]. Ever since I stumbled across Jen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cirque_physio/] a while back I’ve been dying to have a proper conversation. Jen is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, board-certified orthopaedic specialist and published author. She has worked with many different athletes but most recently she worked with the Chinese Olympic teams in preparation for Rio 2016, so kind of a badass. She is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to mobility, flexibility, injury prevention and training for performing artists. DR JEN CRANE: Buy Jen's Flexibility Programs: https://goo.gl/nQHaQF Website: http://www.cirquephysio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cirque_physio/ TIME STAMPS: Intro: 1:12 Training and coaching background: 1:49 Inspiration for starting performing arts: 5:03 Were you always flexible?: 7:05 Flexibility and genetics: 8:53 How flexible should you be?: 10:00 Does stretching reduce injuries?: 12:00 Active vs passive flexibility: 13:15 Reducing injury risk: 14:30 Tips for recovery: 16:30 Quickfire questions: 20:00 Why use a peanut?: 24:38 Stretching with resistance bands: 27:58 Nerve gliding: 30:50 Hamstring flexibility and nerves: 35:28 How to nerve glide: 37:20 1 piece of actionable advice: 39:40 Where to find Jen: 41:10 You can also listen and watch this conversation over on the Bodyweight Warrior YouTube channel.

Episode 2 of the Bodyweight Warrior Podcast, I am joined by the entertaining and ridiculously strong Lachlan Walker and Tyson Edwards. Lachlan and Tyson are both content creators on YouTube who have recently released the second part of their iconic Stronger series, Stronger 2 documenting some seriously impressive gymnastic and bodyweight strength from both Lachlan [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QktcTbwU7Mg&list=PLEZ9j_KUTdv6OYAleCmgjmqfGMh1uBCtE] and Tyson [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fyOXn_23eo&list=PLBG0Fm6_0YLISNkl72H9tTsy-LcasVTDq]. Lachlan Walker: YouTube: www.YouTube.com/c/LachFlex Instagram: @LachFlex https://www.instagram.com/lachflex/ Tyson Edwards: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thetysonedwards Instagram: @TheTysonEdwards https://www.instagram.com/thetysonedwards/ TIME STAMPS: Intro: 1:18 Biggest obstacle with training: 7:31 Favourite exercise: 12:44 Least favourite exercise: 13:03 Proudest training achievement: 14:20 Biggest training inspiration: 17:00 Favourite fitness YouTuber: 21:20 Why do you create videos: 26:56 Importance of enjoying training: 35:25 What motivates you now: 40:04 Facing fears: 46:30 You can’t fake it: 48:30 Instagram question #1: 52:10 Instagram question #2: 56:55 Instagram question #3: 58:42 1 piece of actionable advice: 1:04:00 Where to find them: 1:09:10 Lachlan’s question: 1:12:20 Tyson’s question: 1:15:20 You can also listen and watch this conversation over on the Bodyweight Warrior YouTube channel.

In the first episode of the Bodyweight Warrior Podcast, I am joined by the legendary Ryan Hurst. Ryan is a Co-Founder and the Head Coach at GMB Fitness [http://https//gmb.io/]. After a training accident ended his competitive gymnastics career, Ryan moved to Japan and competed in various martial arts until another injury made him reevaluate his priorities in life. As Head Coach at GMB Fitness, his mission is to show everyone that you can define your own fitness as a sustainable and enjoyable part of your life. Website:https://gmb.io [https://gmb.io/] Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GMBfitness/ [https://www.facebook.com/GMBfitness/] Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/ [https://www.instagram.com/gmbfitness/] Ryan's Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ryhurst/ [https://www.instagram.com/ryhurst/] Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldMedalBodiesVids [https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldMedalBodiesVids] You can also listen and watch this conversation over on the Bodyweight Warrior YouTube channel.