Explore every episode of the podcast Autonomy 🤸🍔✊ GMB Fitness
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| Training Around Minor Injuries | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:35:05 | |
The most requested topic from a recent round of surveys, how to train around minor injuries is a real and pertinent issue for all of us at some point or another. Whether you wake up one morning with a crick in your neck or you twist your ankle while running, learning to train with limitations is a skill that can be learned.
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| Bored? Good. Here's Why . . . | 10 Sep 2021 | 00:41:21 | |
"It's time to make the Donuts." Boredom is part of the process. Whether you learn to get interested in the details or just accept the repetition and cruise through it, sexy results come from unsexy efforts. As do delicious donuts.
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| YouTube: A Love/Hate Story | 25 Feb 2021 | 00:29:41 | |
Why buy a program when there are 50 billion free workouts on YouTube? Precisely because there are 50 billion free workouts to parse through.
Learn how to use YouTube to help you make the best decisions for you and your own practice. | |||
| Climbing & Movement Skill with Mercedes Pollmeier | 10 Jan 2016 | 00:27:38 | |
Mercedes Pollmeier is the author of "Simple Strength: The Outdoor Athlete's Guide to Better Movement." She's a competitive climber with a whole lot of wisdom about how movement plays into climbing and other competitive sports. | |||
| Overcoming Struggles To Discover Your Strength With Danny Kavadlo | 10 Dec 2015 | 00:36:10 | |
How do you get strong and stay strong for life? Are you getting stronger in relation to where you are right now? How can you tell? We’re glad to have Danny Kavadlo back on the GMB Show as he and Ryan talk candidly about what it really takes to build both a strong body and a strong self. You’ll get Danny’s take on what he believes to be universal standards of strength and learn a concept he calls “adaptive strength” – building both internal and external strength that enables you to fully engage in what life has for you in the moment. In order to truly measure how you’re progressing in building strength, Danny recommends that you stop comparing your level of strength with that of others and where they’re at in their process. Focus on your own process and you’ll have all the feedback necessary for consistently getting stronger. In life you are confronted with the unexpected and what can’t be controlled. Are you strong enough to take whatever obstacle is in front of you, embrace it, take it in, rise over it, learn from it, and adapt to it? True strength is sustained by working on ourselves and our own evolution. | |||
| Tracking Your Progress | 20 Nov 2015 | 00:25:27 | |
It can be tough to know if you're making sufficient progress with a training program. In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about how to track your progress, and how to know when you're ready to move on. | |||
| How to Learn Any Skill | 09 Jul 2015 | 00:25:35 | |
Learning any new skill is built upon your capabilities and abilities. In this episode, Andy and Ryan talk about how to explore your capabilities and abilities so you can learn any skill you want. | |||
| Fitness for Mental Health with Amy Clover | 12 Jun 2015 | 00:23:00 | |
Amy Clover is the owner of Strong Inside Out through which she helps people overcome depression and anxiety by empowering themselves with fitness. She speaks about her own experiences with this, and her story is quite inspiring. | |||
| Animal Movements | 22 May 2015 | 00:26:22 | |
We use a lot of "animal movements" at GMB, and they've become very popular in the fitness world. In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about why we like these movements, how we use them, and how they can be used in other contexts. | |||
| Dr. Andreo Spina on Re-Learning to Use Your Body | 09 Apr 2015 | 00:48:35 | |
Dr. Andreo Spina is an expert on the human body and function. In this interview, Ryan picks Dr. Spina's brain about how we can learn to use our bodies better even in our Western culture. | |||
| Why You Must Master Maintenance Mode | 13 Feb 2015 | 00:18:16 | |
Sometimes the best thing you can do for making progress with a certain skill is to put it into maintenance mode. Here's what that means and how to put it into practice. | |||
| Al Kavadlo on His New Book "Zen Mind, Strong Body" | 30 Jan 2015 | 00:28:36 | |
Al Kavadlo's back on the GMB show to talk about his new book, "Zen Mind, Strong Body." He and Ryan discuss the concept of zen, and how it applies to training, nutrition, and life. | |||
| Do Whatever the Hell You Want! | 26 Dec 2014 | 00:20:31 | |
People like to share their opinions all the time about how you should train, the "right" way to practice a particular skill, and all sorts of other nonsense. If you've found something that works for you, do it! Don't worry what other people say. | |||
| Beware of People with Easy Answers | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:24:56 | |
"Just squat!" "Just do intermittent fasting!" | |||
| Interview with Top Level Gymnastics Coach, Mark Folger | 05 Sep 2014 | 00:11:19 | |
Mark was Ryan's gymnastics coach, and he's taught thousands of athletes, written books, and even been voted coach of the year in US. Hear what he has to say about building skill. | |||
| Perfecting Your Pull-Up | 17 Jul 2014 | 00:17:31 | |
Pull-ups are great for building upper body strength, but how many should you do? And what position is best? | |||
| Mastering the Basics of Bodyweight Exercise | 26 Jun 2014 | 00:29:16 | |
What are "the basics", and why are they so damn important? | |||
| Sitting All Day Isn't a Death Sentence | 30 May 2014 | 00:24:31 | |
Sitting all day doesn't have to be a death sentence. There are things you can do to mitigate the damage (and no, quitting your job is not one of those things). | |||
| Getting Stuck: What it Means and What To Do About It | 09 May 2014 | 00:31:21 | |
What does `getting stuck` really mean? And what should you do when it happens? This episode will clear up the confusion, and set you straight about the search for the "perfect exercise program". | |||
| Building Leg Strength with Bodyweight Exercise | 25 Apr 2014 | 00:31:31 | |
Squats are king, right? Well, usually, yes. But depending on your goals, you need to choose the right squat variation for your application. This episode covers bodyweight exercises for leg strength and functional applications. | |||
| Breathe, Dammit! | 11 Apr 2014 | 00:22:21 | |
Here's how to develop efficient breathing for your workouts without a lot of craziness. | |||
| How to Stay Active and Prevent Injuries as You Age | 28 Mar 2014 | 00:36:08 | |
First things first, even if you are young, NOW is the time to learn how to prevent age-related physical decline. And if you're already dealing with it, here's how to keep moving and keep fit as long as possible. | |||
| Returning to Training After A Break | 07 Mar 2014 | 00:30:36 | |
Injuries suck, and can be an unfortunate yet expected part of building a fitness habit.We’ve talked before about injuries and how you can deal with them if they arrive as well as how to know if you are indeed injured.What we haven’t really covered before, though, is how to successfully resume training after you’ve recovered from an injury.How do you start back up with training once you’re healed up and cleared by your doctor?Is there a way to ease back into training that ensures you quickly and safely return to where you were before?In this episode of the GMB Show, Andy and Ryan reveal their smart strategies for safely and effectively resuming training after recovering from an injury. | |||
| Learning How to Play | 28 Feb 2014 | 00:21:26 | |
We talk a lot about exploring and playing with movements, but if you come from a traditional training background, that might not mean a lot to you. Rest assured, you can learn how to enjoy playing - and it doesn't have to wait until you reach an advanced level either. | |||
| Hell Yes or No, Revisited | 28 Jan 2021 | 00:23:40 | |
It's easy to get overwhelmed by all the possibilities out there. Decisions are hard, and we can't make them for you. We can, however, show you how we make a lot of our decisions. | |||
| Origins of Movement Skills and the GMB Method | 14 Feb 2014 | 00:36:55 | |
It's natural to see an interesting physical movement and want to know where it came from and who thought it up, but usually, the true origins are thousands of years ago. GMB was founded by three dudes with diverse backgrounds, so it's natural that we draw inspiration from a lot of sources. In this episode, Ryan, Jarlo, and Andy discuss the real influences that make GMB what it is. | |||
| Universal Movement Principles | 07 Feb 2014 | 00:18:30 | |
So many systems out there claim to have discovered the one, true path to physical mastery, but it simply isn't true. We all have different bodies, different goals, and different backgrounds. No one rule will apply to all of those situations, but you can use some simple critical thinking to find out what's best for you. | |||
| Making the Most of Your Time | 31 Jan 2014 | 00:26:19 | |
You only get 24 hours. We all do. When you start training, you learn quickly how much stuff you need to do, but what if you simply can't fit it all in? We'll tell you how to maximize the benefits of your training time. | |||
| Getting Paid, Getting Laid, and Not Dying | 24 Jan 2014 | 00:30:32 | |
When fitness products talk about wanting to "look great naked," it's just an excuse to pander to your insecurities. Let's talk honestly about fitness, sex, and body fat for a change. | |||
| How Movements Fit Together | 17 Jan 2014 | 00:34:26 | |
With so many different skills and abilities to practice in the world of bodyweight exercise, how does it all fit together? Well, figuring that out has more to do with how you practice individual movements than anything else. | |||
| Training for Recognition vs. What Really Matters | 03 Jan 2014 | 00:25:35 | |
Congratulations feel nice, but what's really important is what you get out of your training. A lot of people go after big skills just for the praise they'll get at the end, when they should be training for things that really make a difference. | |||
| Dealing with Training Injuries | 30 Nov 2013 | 00:27:49 | |
If you keep pushing your body hard enough for long enough, eventually you will get injured. If you're lucky, it will be minor. But in any event, you're going to want to know how to take care of yourself when it happens. Listen up, and we'll fill you in. | |||
| The Art of Movement? | 16 Oct 2013 | 00:29:12 | |
Naming a brand of movement is a great way for trainers to stake a claim and mark their territory, but do we really need another pissing contest in our lives? Here's some real talk about different disciplines of movement and why you don't have to choose if you don't want to. | |||
| Death By Muscular Imbalance | 15 Oct 2013 | 00:30:02 | |
Imbalances can be problematic. That's true. But they're also a fact of nature. You have to live with and negotiate imbalances daily. Likewise, your training program does not necessarily have to be perfectly balanced at any given point, so long as it balances out in the mid-to-long term. And if it doesn't, we're betting it still won't kill you. | |||
| Escaping the Guru Mentality | 04 Oct 2013 | 00:29:59 | |
We don't care which system you think is best or which particular guru you follow. In fact, if you feel the need to make such a decision, we'll probably just think less of you. This podcast is about thinking for yourself instead of blindly following what any expert (including us) tells you to believe. | |||
| Fighting Boredom in Your Workouts | 14 Jan 2021 | 00:25:37 | |
"Boredom, I think, protects the individual, makes tolerable for him the impossible experience of waiting for something without knowing what it could be." | |||
| Gotta Get Your Cardio, Dude | 27 Sep 2013 | 00:30:22 | |
Spoiler alert: the way most people approach cardio is stupid. Want to know why? Then listen up. | |||
| Immerse Yourself in Positive Practice | 29 Aug 2013 | 00:32:26 | |
How can you be sure to always make progress? Dive deeply into it. Hang out with others who are achieving it. Make it a (BIG) part of your life. Ryan and Andy talk about immersing yourself in the experience of getting better. | |||
| Training Around Injuries and Other Recovery Tips | 22 Jun 2013 | 00:31:18 | |
We get FAR TOO MANY questions about injuries that should really be directed to a medical professional. But we do have a little advice for minor injuries you may experience. Also: active recovery and supplements. | |||
| Safety Rant & How to Ask Quality Questions | 08 Jun 2013 | 00:30:55 | |
If you ask stupid questions, you'll get stupid answers. Want to know the secret to getting actionable advice form knowledgeable people? Listen up! Also enjoy Ryan's rant on safe driving. | |||
| Creating Confidence Through Movement | 25 May 2013 | 00:38:32 | |
Part of developing confidence is knowing exactly what you can - and can't - do. This episode is about building that knowledge through mindful practice. | |||
| James Clear on Habit Change for Fitness | 20 Apr 2013 | 00:45:38 | |
Fact: We've all got things we'd like to change, but our stupid, stupid habits make it difficult. To learn more about how to change those habits to better ones, we're chatting up James Clear - and you need to listen up, because this stuff can change your life. | |||
| Nerding Out with Steve Kamb | 06 Apr 2013 | 00:42:37 | |
Most fitness sites and trainers talk about which exercises to do and what program is the best. Steve Kamb started Nerd Fitness to make getting healthy accessible to people who might not necessarily be "fitness" types. | |||
| How to Motivate and Regulate Your Workouts | 16 Mar 2013 | 00:46:22 | |
Learn how to motivate yourself rather than relying on others to tell you what you should want for yourself. Ryan also nails the key point almost everybody misses about autoregulation in your workouts - hint: it has nothing to do with how you feel. | |||
| Overcoming Fear of Challenging Movements | 14 Dec 2012 | 00:43:03 | |
In this episode, Ryan and Andy talk about getting over fear when performing difficult moves like back flips. Also: beating dizziness when starting tumbling and tips for learning acrobatic moves. | |||
| Teaching, Sleeping, and Cardio | 10 Nov 2012 | 00:51:38 | |
We'll cover the difference between a teacher and a coach as well as other exciting topics like sleep. What? You're not excited about sleep? You should be. You should also be prepared to laugh a little more than usual. | |||
| When To Do Weighted Moves and When Not To | 07 Jan 2021 | 00:34:34 | |
"Progressive overload" is a principle in training that says you need to continually add greater stimulus to an exercise to keep seeing a training effect. And it makes sense. To get stronger, you need to continue pushing your body. | |||
| Back to the Wall | 06 Oct 2012 | 00:33:27 | |
Sometimes, you just have to go back to square one, put the training wheels back on, and mix a few metaphors to make progress again. Also, Ryan's the guy to see if you need some Werther's Originals. | |||
| What the Hell is Good Form? | 15 Sep 2012 | 00:48:06 | |
Finally, a clear explanation of good form. Also: stop kipping. Please. | |||
| Evidence Shmevidence | 03 Sep 2012 | 00:33:38 | |
"Evidence-based" training is all the rage, but there's a lot more to getting results in the real world than finding a new research study. Also: questions about flexibility and making continual progress. | |||