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In BeMoreActive's 'MOTIVATED BY MOVEMENT' series I invite friends and colleagues - all passionate experts in their field - for a conversation about movement. We explore the human body, the mind, health, performance and anything else that comes up along the way. And since we like to keep it real, we always leave you with practical tips and links on how to make the most of our little time here on earth.
Keeping within an hour was a real challenge for this catch up with a my good friend and expert physio Laura. We just kept getting so carried away with our excitement for the human body!
Laura von wullerstorff Sc.D, has been a Physiotherapist for over 20 years. She owns and operates her own physiotherapy consulting business, working with a team of physiotherapists in Brussels and nearby Hoeilaart.
Dichterbij de natuur leven en terug grijpen naar de essentie ligt mezelf ook nauw aan het hart.
Tijd dus voor een gesprek met Bert Poffé Bert is rewinding en lifestyle coach. Hike en survival instructor, burn-out consultant en oprichter van Rewilding Drum.
Samen met zijn echtgenote heeft hij ook een boek uitgebracht met als titel: ' Rewilding, herontdek je natuurinstinct'
Allereerst mijn excuses voor de geluidskwaliteit die soms te wensen overlaat.
In dit interview hebben we het oa over:
- RE-wilding, een persoonlijk verhaal.
- Natuur en mens...re-connectie
- Hunter-Gatherer science
- Natuurpark de Grotten van Han
- Herintroductie van diersoorten
- Bushcraft, survival, natural movement
- Op avontuur bij de first nations
- Ultralopen in de Atacama woestijn
- Vuur, het ultieme symbool van rewinding en andere natuurelementen
- Kruipen, sluiten en rollen in de modder.
- Blij zijn met de eekhoorns om je heen.
- Minimalistische schoenen
- Bert's boek en 'start to rewilding'
Zoals elke aflevering sluiten we af met praktische, bruikbare tips om zo onze tijd op deze mooie aardbol een klein stukje aangenamer te maken.
I had a great conversation with my friend Tarek Kholoussy.
Tarek is a social entrepreneur with an MBA with honors from New York University and worked at top organizations like Goldman Sachs.
In 2013, Tarek left the corporate world behind in an effort to explore the actual world.
After traveling to over 100 countries, running 25 marathons and supporting social causes such as the Bali Hope Ultra,
Tarek launched Nomads Giving Back! with the vision to inspire nomads, travelers and expats to give back to the communities we call home away from home. Inspire yourself, inspire the world!
In this interview:
- Surviving the concrete jungle after 9/11
- From corporate life to more impactful, connective and meaningful life
- Professional growth / Personal growth
- Modern day nomads and nomad hotspots
- Renewed Happiness and orientation through running
- Exploring the world to explore within
- Marathons and Ultra runs - Running in Madagascar, Colombia, Bali, Nepal,....
- What's your why and your personal journey
- Nomads giving back
Pieter's levensmotto is 'Movement is life'. Bewegen is leven maar ook leven is bewegen.
Kinesist, Docent en beweeg coach.
In deze leuke babbel hebben we oa over:
Buiten spelen en bomen klimmen
Hedendaagse klachten binnen de fysiotherapie en de evolutie van de laatste 15 jaar
Het belang van beweging op jonge leeftijd
Natuurlijk bewegen, van jager-verzamelaar tot nu
Bewegen als vorm van expressie
Spiegelneuronen en andere oeroude mechanismen
Zoals elke aflevering sluiten we af met praktische, bruikbare tips om zo onze tijd op deze mooie aardbol een klein stukje aangenamer te maken.
Simon Grimstrup is a Danish trail runner, adventure racer, elite endurance athlete, race organiser, tour guide and so much more.
In this interview we talk about:
- Why 'The Barbarian Trail runner'?
- His attraction to nature, competition and mountains
- How Simon grew up and when he got in to (long distance) running
- Getting to the start line of the Ultra Mount Fuji
- Racing in different enivrements. Desert, snow, jungle, mountains, multi stage races
- Sleep deprivation and strategies for multi day race events
- Training and mental & physical preparation
- Trail tours & environmental awareness
- As usual we finish with a useful tip from Simon. (read more)
Currently Jim is living in Sardinia and working as a Triathlon coach for 'This is Thijs coaching' and Trinuoro. Jim was a pro triathlete for 11 years and has an impressive list of victories and places of honour.
In this episode you learn more about:
- The legend of the impossible hill
- Why kids need to climb trees - Career choices and opportunities
- Age groups & elites
- Talent vs. work
- Training & skills
- Jim's coaching projects
- Top tips to get you started
Willy (Wieland Heiser) is the European Head- and Master coach of the Pose Running Method.
I really enjoyed our conversation for this episode.
Among other things we talk about:
From athlete to Pose Method team instructor
Running Technique (of course :)
Drills
Movement Method
Scientific research
Crossfit & WOD
Pose Fall Pull
One practical tip to start today!
Te gast in Motivated by Movement is Dirk 'Boempatatman' Janssen.
We komen eindelijk te weten waar de naam Boempatatman vandaan komt.
We hebben het ook over:
Dirk's verhaal, van sociaal werker tot Wim Hof instructor
Ijsbaden en Bosbad
De natuur als therapie
Shinrin Yoku
For the first episode of 'Motivated by Movement', my guest is Jerôme Rattoni whom I met for the first time during our Level II Movnat certification in Houston Texas back in 2015. Today Jerôme is a Movnat team instructor responsible for Europe and he runs Scarabs training in Hungary.
‘How To…’ from the Blog
Balance is an essential aspect of health and wellbeing, and it's something we can all improve. So why not give the Old Man Test a try and see how you do? You might be surprised at how challenging it is - and how much fun it can be to work on your balance every day!
What to get for the person who has everything? Check out these simple and fun ways to surprise someone on how ordinary things can give extraordinary the possibilities. With a little creativity you can sharpen your movement skills, improve oxygen intake, work on strength and mobility.
There’s no doubt that cold exposure is trending - from open water swimming to ice baths. But did you know that simply taking a 30 second cold shower can already have huge benefits for your health and well-being? Follow our easy step-by step guide on why and how to get started
Discover 5 simple habits that will make a huge difference to your nutrition. Surprisingly, it’s not just what you eat - but when and how are also key factors to healthier eating habits. Find out more
What really helps you on your journey towards improving your fitness. It’s not just about the specific exercise, but also about motivation, timing, nutrition..etc. There are also some common misconceptions about fitness…read on to find out more
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Throwing & Catching’ - surprisingly, not all about the hands. Throwing & Catching are excellent for improving mobility in the back and hips. Learn some technique tips and make sure to not only practice your good side.
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Lifting & Carrying’ - lifting a heavy object safely is an essential skill. Get tips on different techniques and discover why a strong posture and good squat technique are also essential components of lifting safely.
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Climbing’ - a key skill between your next move is Hanging. Hanging is excellent for alignment, shoulder mobility and grip strength. Discover tips on how to improve your hanging and master those monkey bars.
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Crawling’ - Put simply, its an immensely effective exercise that is safe and easy to get to grips with. Discover 4 key steps to master this move and improve core strength, posture, breathing technique and coordination.
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Jumping’ - why your jumping technique will differ depending on what kind of jump you are doing e.g. over, onto, whilst running etc. And why landing technique is actually the most crucial skill to master here…
The first in a blog series on Natural Movement - what is it and why it is becoming so popular. Find out which are the core skills you need to re-discover so that in the words of the early pioneer of natural movement, George Hebert, you too can: “Be strong to be useful.”
In this blog, part of a series on natural movement, I cover ‘Balance’ - an essential skill for many movements and sports; and 2 key principles for maintaining good balance - Perception and Posture
Discover the benefits and different types of High Intensity Interval Training; which moves will get your heart rate pumping and even learn how to put together your own HIIT workout - anytime, anywhere
Stretching is essentially about improving and maintaining your mobility. Discover the different ways to stretch and why; and the difference between mobility and flexibility
A squat is a great example of a functional movement - meaning you use it regularly in daily life, e.g. picking up something from the floor. It’s great for core strength, balance and mobility. Master this fundamental move in key 6 steps.
Find out more about resistance and weight training - why it is important to include it into your weekly routine. And equally importantly why you should also rest in between.
Doing a plank is an awesome exercise to improve core stability and strength. Discover the 6 steps to the perfect plank and immediately see the difference in your plank performance
With body weight training, you can get very strong without adding bulk. Key body weight exercises like SQUAT, LUNGE, PULL UP, PLANK and BRIDGE also form the basis of most natural movement skills. Use them for toning, endurance and power.
Farid Herrera is one of the top international Movement coaches and a big inspiration for me.
He is passioned and influenced by gymnastics, parkour, Capoeira and many more.
He has been working as a choreography consultant for some of the biggest brands in sportswear.
Both of us passionate about movement, we discuss:
- Movement as a concept
- Opportunities in London
- Move to survive / Move to thrive
- The benefits of fear, risk and embarrassing situations
- Jacky Chan & problem solving
- Gymnastics as a bridge to Parkour
- Liberty and expression in Capoeira
- Kids parkour project and the start of a coaching career
- Atomisation and 'free movement' cross-over
- Specialist or generalist
- End-result culture