Unity Gym Podcast

Health Experts Yani Burmeister [Unity Gym] and Rad Burmeiste [Unity Gym]

Dive into the dynamic world of health and fitness with Unity Gym's Yani and Rad Burmeister joined by expert physio Phil White. Unpacking the latest in physical and mental wellness, this power duo answers your burning questions, offering fresh insights and actionable advice. Whether you're a UMS Online Coaching client or a fitness enthusiast hungry for knowledge, our podcast is your go-to for staying ahead in your health journey. Tune in, transform, and take charge of your wellbeing with us!

  1. 4 days ago

    Inner Circle 22 - If your WHY doesn’t make you cry…

    Your injury probably isn't your real goal. Getting out of pain is good. Getting your strength back is good. Being able to train again is good. But why does any of that actually matter to you? This week, I had a conversation with someone working through our shoulder rehabilitation program. He told me he wanted to fix his shoulder. But when we dug deeper, the shoulder had very little to do with it. It was about his daughter. He wanted to be strong enough to show up for her. To play with her. To protect her. To lead her. And to give her the same experience he had growing up with his own father. That completely changed the conversation. Because he wasn't really fighting for a healthy shoulder. He was fighting to become the father he wanted to be. In this episode, I explore why finding your real WHY can be so powerful when you're rehabilitating an injury or chasing any difficult physical goal. I also share my own WHY. For the last four years, I've coached my son's football team. This year, we played in the top division and went through the entire season undefeated. 22 wins. Two draws. Not one loss. I'm incredibly proud of that achievement. But the results aren't what matter most to me. What matters is that I was there. I could run around with my son. Coach him. Teach him. Celebrate with him. And share an experience we'll remember long after we've forgotten the scores. That's one of the reasons I train. And it's one of the reasons I've fought so hard to overcome my own injuries. Because sometimes the goal isn't fixing your shoulder. It's swimming with your daughter again. Playing football with your son. Travelling with your partner. Returning to the sport you love. Or simply knowing your body won't stop you from living the life you want. So in this episode, I'm going to challenge you to look beyond your injury. Beyond the pain. Beyond the exercise program. And ask yourself a much harder question: What am I actually fighting for? Because once you find that answer, rehab starts to mean something very different. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Want more conversations like this?Join the Unity Gym Inner Circle email list and get our best ideas on strength, flexibility, injury rehab and performance delivered to your inbox each week. 👉 Ready to put this into practice?Join the Unified Movement System online coaching and learn how to rebuild your strength, mobility and physical capacity using the complete training system we use with our members.

  2. 19 Aug

    Inner Circle 21 - Surgery Won't Rebuild Your Shoulder

    It can repair tissue. But then what? Most people think a scan tells them how bad their injury is. And if the damage looks serious enough, surgery will fix the problem. But there's an important distinction that often gets missed. Surgery can repair damaged tissue. It can't rebuild your physical capacity. In this episode, I share a conversation with someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who is preparing for shoulder surgery. He said something that highlighted a belief I think we need to challenge. That rehabilitation works for some people... but not for others. The reality is more complicated. Whether you choose surgery or not, your body still needs to rebuild the qualities required to function at a high level. Strength. Mobility. Structural balance. Stability. Movement quality. And ultimately, the capacity to tolerate the demands of your training, sport and life. In this episode, I explain why getting out of pain isn't the finish line, why rehabilitation matters both before and after surgery, and why I think about the human body like building a Formula One car. Because the goal isn't simply to repair the broken part. It's to build the entire system so it can handle the racetrack again. If you're currently dealing with an injury, considering surgery, or trying to return to the things you love, this is an important conversation. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch our shoulder rehab video on YouTube: The Fastest Way to Pain-Free Lifting 👉 Want to see what it's like to work with us?Learn more about the Unified Movement System Online Coaching.

  3. 13 Aug

    Inner Circle 20 - Don’t test it. Build it.

    Most people think recovering from an injury is about getting back to where they were. But I think that's aiming too low. Today, I completed my first upper-body workout this year without once thinking about my injured shoulder. No pain. No need to scale anything back. And for the first time in months, I felt like I had much more in the tank. That's when the real challenge started. My ego wanted me to test my shoulder. Go heavier. See what I could do. But I had to remind myself... I'm not here to test my shoulder. I'm here to build it. In this episode, I explain why patience may be the most important part of rehabilitation. I also explain why constantly testing an injury creates the frustrating cycle of two steps forward and three steps backwards. But this episode is about something much bigger than shoulder rehab. It's about why we train. Because training doesn't just build strength, muscle, or flexibility. It builds patience, discipline, resilience, and confidence. It teaches you that you can set yourself a difficult goal, keep showing up, and eventually achieve it. And those lessons carry into every other part of your life. If you're dealing with an injury right now, don't judge your future by what your body can do today. Think about what could be possible 12 months from now. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 See what it's like to work with us inside UMS Online Coaching. 👉 Watch our latest viral Shoulder Rehab video on YouTube.

  4. 27 Jul

    Inner Circle 19 - Don't Wait. Build.

    Most people believe recovery is something that simply happens with time. They wait. They hope. They tell themselves they'll get back to the gym, back to sport, or back to doing what they love once their body is "ready." But after more than twenty-five years of coaching people through injuries, I've learnt that the body doesn't reward waiting. It rewards building. In this episode, I share a conversation with someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who had stopped bowling in cricket because of a shoulder injury. He told me he was patiently waiting for his shoulder to recover before getting back to the game he loves. My response was simple. Don't wait. Build. We'll explore why time alone doesn't rebuild strength, movement quality or load capacity, why rehabilitation is an active process rather than a passive one, and how a simple shift in mindset can completely change the way you approach recovery—and really, any long-term goal worth pursuing. If you've ever found yourself waiting for the "right time" to get healthy, return to training, or chase something that's important to you, I think this conversation will resonate. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch our free SLAP Tear Rehab Workout on Youtube, "The Fastest Way to Pain-Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear" 👉 Learn more about working with us inside the UMS Online Coaching Program.

  5. 22 Jul

    Inner Circle 18 - Don't Pause The Gym Membership

    Most people think rehabilitation means stopping training. They avoid the gym. Rest more. Wait for the pain to disappear. But one conversation I had recently reminded me why that's often the biggest mistake people make. A woman working through our free 16 Part Coaching In Your Inbox series told me she'd cancelled her gym membership because she thought rehabilitation meant taking a break from training. The truth is... Rehabilitation isn't the opposite of training. Rehabilitation is training in the presence of injury. In this episode, I explain why having access to the right equipment often becomes more important after an injury, why progressive overload sometimes begins by making an exercise easier rather than harder, and why one simple coaching conversation completely changed this person's rehabilitation. If you've ever struggled with an injury—or know someone who has—I think this episode will completely change the way you think about rehabilitation. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch the original YouTube video here If you'd like us to coach you through the same 16-part Coaching In Your Inbox series I mention in this episode, you'll find a link in the YouTube description to join for free.

  6. 8 Jul

    Inner Circle 17 - The Most Expensive Decision You'll Ever Make

    Most people think waiting is the safe option. They tell themselves they'll start exercising when they feel stronger... join a coaching program when they're more motivated... or take the next step once they're "ready." But after more than twenty-five years of coaching people through injuries and major life changes, Rad and I have learnt something surprising. The biggest regret we hear is almost never, "I wish I'd waited longer." It's almost always... "I wish I'd started sooner." In this episode, I share an email from someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series who unintentionally revealed one of the biggest mental traps we see in rehabilitation—and in life. He told us he'd join our coaching program once his shoulder felt ready for the next step. The problem is... Your shoulder doesn't suddenly become ready. It becomes ready because you take the right next step. We'll explore the hidden cost of waiting, why your body is always adapting (whether you realise it or not), and why the perfect time to act almost never arrives. If you've ever delayed improving your health, returning to training, or making an important decision because you thought you needed to be "ready" first, I think this conversation will completely change the way you think about progress. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch the YouTube video: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear 👉 Learn more about what it's like to work with us

  7. 3 Jul

    Inner Circle 16 - Your Shoulder Counts Everything

    Most people think load management is simply about choosing the right weight in the gym. But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have found that's only part of the picture. Recently, someone working through our free Coaching In Your Inbox series emailed us to say his shoulder was feeling much better. He'd even increased the weights on some of his rehab exercises. Then, just a few hours later, his shoulder flared up. At first, it seemed obvious that he'd progressed too quickly. But as we kept asking questions, a completely different cause emerged. He'd also started swimming again. That conversation became the perfect reminder that your shoulder doesn't separate gym training from the rest of your life. It simply experiences total load. In this episode, I explain one of my favourite analogies for understanding shoulder pain and rehabilitation: the load capacity cup. You'll learn why pain often isn't caused by the last thing you did, but by the combination of everything you've exposed your shoulder to throughout the day. More importantly, I'll explain why great rehabilitation isn't about avoiding load forever. It's about gradually increasing your shoulder's capacity so it can tolerate more training, more sport, and more of the activities you enjoy. If you've ever felt like your shoulder pain came out of nowhere, or you've been frustrated because your rehab suddenly stopped working, I think this episode will completely change the way you think about recovery. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch the YouTube video: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear 👉 Learn more about what it's like to work with us

  8. 22 Jun

    Inner Circle 15 - Progress Was Never Meant To Be Linear

    Most people assume that if they're doing the right rehab exercises, progress should look like a straight line. A little better every week. Less pain. More strength. More confidence. But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have learned that recovery rarely works that way. Some weeks you feel unstoppable. Then your shoulder flares up. The clicking returns. Your confidence disappears. And you start asking the same questions almost everyone asks: "Have I pushed too hard?" "Have I set myself back?" "Have I ruined everything?" This episode was inspired by the countless conversations we've had with people working through our free shoulder rehab resources, and one woman in particular whose journey reminded me that setbacks aren't usually signs of failure. More often, they're opportunities to learn. It's also a lesson that was reinforced while watching one of the most remarkable comeback stories I've seen in combat sports. A reminder that the path to any meaningful goal is rarely smooth, and that resilience is often built through the setbacks we wish we could avoid. If you've been discouraged by a flare-up, frustrated by a difficult week, or wondering whether your progress has stalled, I think you'll find this conversation reassuring. Because progress was never meant to be linear. Click play, and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 ⁠Watch the SLAP Tear Rehab Video⁠ on Youtube 👉 ⁠Learn More About Working With Us⁠

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Dive into the dynamic world of health and fitness with Unity Gym's Yani and Rad Burmeister joined by expert physio Phil White. Unpacking the latest in physical and mental wellness, this power duo answers your burning questions, offering fresh insights and actionable advice. Whether you're a UMS Online Coaching client or a fitness enthusiast hungry for knowledge, our podcast is your go-to for staying ahead in your health journey. Tune in, transform, and take charge of your wellbeing with us!

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  • Creator
    Health Experts Yani Burmeister [Unity Gym] and Rad Burmeiste [Unity Gym]
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    520
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Health Experts Yani Burmeister [Unity Gym] and Rad Burmeiste [Unity Gym]
  • Show Website
    Unity Gym Podcast