Podcasts by Flexibility Focus
Researcher, educator and coach Dan Van Zandt shares his near-25 years teaching experience to answer training questions, and dispel common and popular myths about flexibility and human movement.
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Episode 8: Neurodynamics from 2022-01-15T21:36:27
Dan discusses the historical background of neurodynamics - known more commonly as "nerve mobilizations" - as well as the scientific rationale for their inclusion in therapy programmes. He also t...
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Episode 7: What is Mobility, actually? from 2022-01-01T11:11:08
Dan explains how the word "mobility" is defined in the scientific literature, and the pitfalls associated with using it to refer to range of motion.
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Flexibility Focus Episode 6: Interview with Dr Sandro Freitas from 2021-09-03T18:52:09
In this exclusive interview, Dan speaks with Dr Sandro Freitas, one of the world's most prominent stretching and flexibility researchers, about the current state of the science and where it shou...
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Episode 5: Genetics and Flexibility from 2020-11-16T08:58:31
In this instalment, Dan discusses the subject of flexibility and genetics. Video version available at youtube.com/danvanzandt
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Episode 4: Components of Flexibility Part 4 (Elasticity) from 2020-08-09T17:56:28
In the third instalment in a mini-series called Components of Flexibility, Dan explains the biomechanical properties of tissue elasticity, energy, and hysteresis.
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Minisode 8: Interview with Philip Chubb from 2020-07-01T18:42:22
Philip Chubb is a movement and fitness coach who advocates for simple, no-nonsense training that builds self-efficacy in his clients while getting real results with the least necessary effort. You ...
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Minisode 7: Interview with Donavan Barrett from 2020-06-26T17:44:08
Donavan Barrett is a martial artist and flexibility coach who offers training advice and programs specifically for people looking to do the splits and powerful high kicks.
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Minisode 6: Interview with Sophie Brace from 2020-06-22T13:11:09
Sophie Brace is a former gymnast who provides effective gymnastics and flexibility training, which she teaches to large followings across an array of social media platforms.
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Episode 3: Components of Flexibility Part 2 (Stiffness) from 2020-06-20T23:23:48
In the second instalment in a mini-series called Components of Flexibility, Dan explains the biomechanical property of muscle stiffness.
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Minisode 5: Interview with Ollie Frost from 2020-06-13T17:50:31
Ollie Frost is a movement coach and co-founder of Move 45, a lifestyle coaching programme that elevates the human experience through breath work and improving fundamental movements.
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Minisode 4: Interview with Charlotte Tooth from 2020-06-09T17:43:19
Charlotte Tooth is a former dancer turned personal trainer who is rapidly becoming one of the leading voices in the UK health and fitness community. In this Minisode, Dan and Charlotte discuss spor...
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Minisode 3: Interview with Monty Simmons from 2020-06-05T20:27:59
Monty Simmons is a leading fitness trainer, movement coach and martial artist from London, England. This episode explores his uniquely holistic and cerebral approach to training, coaching and learn...
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Minisode 2: Interview with Brad Georgiev from 2020-06-03T15:26:39
Brad Georgiev is a sports therapist, educator and business mentor who is supporting other therapists and trainers to achieve more engagement and success in their professions.
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Minisode 1: Interview with Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace from 2020-06-02T22:04:17
Dan chats with undefeated kickboxing world champion and legendary kicker of the martial arts, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. They discuss flexibility, stretching, and training after joint replacements.
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Episode 2: Components of Flexibility Part 1 (Extensibility) from 2020-05-31T21:26:44
In the first instalment in a mini-series called Components of Flexibility, Dan explains the biomechanical property of muscle extensibility.
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Episode 1: What is Flexibility? from 2020-05-17T05:24:39
In this episode, Dan answers the question "What is flexibility?" based upon what science says about the subject.
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