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(#272) The guest this week is Sara Hendershot, a two-time World Champion rower and 2012 Olympian.

In this session, Sara shares her fascinating story of overcoming chronic injuries to become strong and resilient by focusing on strength and movement.

She covers the specific challenges she faced and what she did to address weakness and injury.

Sara is lifelong athlete and competitor, who began rowing in High School and continued her rowing career at Princeton University where she majored in Psychology.

Upon graduation, she earned her way on to the United States Women’s National team and became an elite rower competing in the Olympic games in 2012.

Here’s what you’ll this week:

  • The chronic injuries she was dealing with as a top athlete
  • The 2 most common injuries rowers deal with
  • How she began to address “bad” movement issues
  • The 3 big weaknesses that she discovered about her own body
  • The counterintuitive approach she used to train at a higher level
  • Major problems with her past training programs
  • How she trains today to optimize health and performance
  • Her experience with Olympic Weightlifting
  • How she approaches training with her athletes
  • The “erg score” and how it’s used
  • Her top method to address posterior chain development
  • The technical aspects of rowing - how technical is it?
  • How she likes to train “core development”
  • What tool she likes the most for shoulder health
  • What was the “hook” for Sarah and the sport of rowing
  • The downside of rowing…
  • Most common misunderstandings about the sport of rowing
  • What makes a rowing athlete great?
  • Helpful advice to any rower to avoid injury
  • How her approach to fitness today compares to 2012
  • What was the highlight of her athletic career?
  • The hidden surprise she discovered along her path as an athlete
  • Her top book recommendations and why…
  • Actionable closing advice and more...

[click_to_tweet tweet="It’s about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" quote="It’s about learning to enjoy the training. Soak up every moment. Understand how to focus on the process. - Sara Hendershot" theme="style4"]

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KEY INSIGHTS FROM THIS EPISODE:

  • How to address weak links by focusing on movement and strength
  • Why it's important to embrace the process
  • Why technique matters so much in any sport
  • How to effectively train 3 common problem areas
  • Lessons learned about strength and movement

SHOW NOTES:

DID YOU GET YOUR MOBILITY FIX?

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(#271) Erwan Le Corre, the creator of MovNat and author of the NEW book The Practice of Natural Movement, is the amazing guest this week on the podcast.

Erwan Le Corre is the founder of “MovNat”, a synthesis of his long-term passion for real-world physical competency, his love of movement in nature, his extensive knowledge of Physical Education history, and his personal philosophy of life. He believes it is everyone’s universal and biological birthright to be strong, healthy, happy and free. He calls this state of being our “True Nature”.

He also is the author of a new game-changing book titled The Practice of Natural Movement, Reclaim Power, Health and Freedom.

In this session, you'll hear all about how this method improves quality of life for any individual.

This episode is pure content and you're guaranteed to be inspired and enlightened by Erwan's knowledge and passion!

Here’s what you’ll this week:

  • Erwan discusses the originations and evolution of Movement
  • The difference between Natural Movement and MovNat
  • Examples of natural movement and what this means to us
  • Why he created the MovNat method
  • Examples of natural movement is everyday life
  • Why natural movement allows us to do more in life
  • How could MovNat help an athlete?
  • What Erwan thinks about kettlebell training
  • Is MovNat appropriate for everyone?
  • When to adjust or limit movements?
  • How kettlebell practice is a part of the MovNat approach
  • Where does MovNat begin - how to get started?
  • What is so important to know about the NEW book
  • Who the MovNat workshop is for and what to expect
  • Where is the #1 best place to start with MovNat?
  • An overview of The Practice of Natural Movement
  • How a kettlebell practitioner can benefit from MovNat
  • What are we actually doing with kettlebells?
  • A unique perspective of movement with the kettlebell swing
  • How kettlebells transfer to functional movements
  • The big question we need to ask ourselves
  • A specific workout example with kettlebells and MovNat
  • What’s the foundation of all movement?
  • The importance of biomechanics in functional movements
  • An explanation of biomechanics practical applications
  • The MovNat certifications - who attends and who should consider?
  • Should healthcare practitioners attend the certifications?
  • What is the “real-world” feedback from the MovNat method?
  • The downside of specialization and the upside of generalization
  • Defining physical competency
  • The 3 highest values of the MovNat method
  • The big problem about the lack of physical competency
  • Parents - why we need to role model!
  • The problem of early specialization
  • Why MovNat is a perfect fit for our kids and youth athletes
  • The 2 takeaway actions from this interview… 

[click_to_tweet tweet="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" quote="How much ability to you want to acquire in your life? - Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"]

[click_to_tweet tweet="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" quote="Not understanding biomechanics would be a huge problem. -Erwan Le Corre on the MovNat approach" theme="style5"]

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KEY INSIGHTS AND ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

  • Understand the true essence of natural movement and MovNat
  • Learn the best thing to do to get started with this method
  • Understand where this fits in your approach to health and fitness
  • Know the "why" behind the method
  • Get ideas for immediate applications
  • Know what you can do today to reclaim freedom tomorrow

[click_to_tweet tweet="This has saved people’s lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" quote="This has saved people’s lives - literally. -Erwan Le Corre" theme="style5"]

SHOW NOTES:

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Direct download: RT_271___Erwan_Le_Corre_-_The_Practice_of_Natural_Movement.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 8:59am EDT

(#270) Josh Henkin returns to the podcast to share a comprehensive "masterclass" about the benefits and uses of ultimate sandbag training.

Josh Henkin is a CSCS with decades of experience. He is one of the most respected names in fitness and his innovative Dynamic Variable Resistance Training (DVRT™) has allowed him to present in more than 13 countries and publish in top outlets like Men’s Health and the Wall Street Journal.

Josh has coached people of all backgrounds, including the U.S. Army Special Forces Recruiting Battalion and U.S. Marines.

In this great session, Josh goes deep into the essentials of sandbag training (DVRT) so that you understand everything about how to get started the right way and how to better incorporate this training system into your strength and performance programs.

Here's what you'll learn about this week:

  • What makes "sandbag training" different?
  • What Josh says is the real role of the strength coach
  • Understand the problem with "homemade" sandbags
  • How to apply progressive overload with the sandbag
  • The 4 ways to progress with DVRT
  • Step-by-step considerations to get started
  • Why the handles are critically important in training
  • How sandbags can expose and address "gaps" in training
  • Why loads are extremely deceptive with sandbags
  • The 7 primary movement patterns with DVRT
  • Why the little tips make the biggest difference
  • How squatting is different with a sandbag (squatting progressions)
  • Why training is about movement patterns - not exercises
  • The value of creating tension (this is huge)
  • Why holding position and body position are so key to successful training
  • Is it easier to learn DVRT if you're a certified kettlebell instructor?
  • The 6 specific foundational movements with a sandbag
  • What sandbag training teaches the body
  • The real benefit of the "up-down" exercise
  • Is sandbag training more strength or conditioning?
  • An overview of the DVRT certification levels
  • Misconceptions about strength training with a sandbag
  • The actionable takeaway after hearing this interview...

[click_to_tweet tweet="As a coach, you always search for better ways. - Josh Henkin" quote="As a coach, you always search for better ways. - Josh Henkin" theme="style5"]

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[click_to_tweet tweet="If you understand the principles, the technique will be easy. - Josh Henkin" quote="If you understand the principles, the technique will be easy. - Josh Henkin" theme="style5"]

KEY ACTIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:

  • Understand the principles behind the training system
  • Understand the importance of functional movement patterns
  • Use the links and resources to learn more about DVRT
  • Consider how the system can address your own "gaps" in training
  • If training with Ultimate Sandbags, focus on holding position & body position

SHOW NOTES:

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Direct download: RT_270___Josh_Henkin_-_How_To_Use_The_Ultimate_Sandbag.mp3
Category:RT Podcast Episodes -- posted at: 9:09am EDT

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