Making Moves Podcast

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This is the Making Moves Podcast hosted by Vanja Moves.

  1. HACE 6 DÍAS

    Why “Perfect Form” Creates Fragile Body or Stop Obsessing over perfect body. (do this instead)

    Your gym made you strong. But strong in a very specific, very narrow, very predictable set of circumstances. Most people training consistently still get injured picking up groceries, tweaking their back reaching into the back seat, or slipping on wet tiles and not being able to catch themselves. That's not a fitness failure. That's a nervous system gap. In this episode, we break down why the obsession with perfect form is quietly making you fragile, what movement intelligence actually is and why you lost it, how your nervous system prunes the movements you stop practicing, and how to train for the unpredictable world you actually live in - not the controlled environment of a gym floor. Strong in a straight line is not strong. It's rehearsed. And there's a difference. Follow for daily movement tips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingmoveswithvanja/ Ready to build a body that's actually resilient? 👉 https://movesmethod.com/yttk

    10 min

  2. 27 MAR

    Why Chronic Pain Sufferers Aren't Broken, They're Underprepared

    Rest when it hurts. Protect the area. Wait it out. That's what we've all been told and for millions of people, it's exactly why they never fully recover. Most chronic pain isn't caused by damage. It's caused by a nervous system that's been running on high alert for so long that it produces pain signals with less and less provocation. The more you avoid, the more sensitive you become. The more sensitive you become, the more everything hurts. In this episode, we break down the actual science of pain, what it is, where it comes from, and why your brain creates it. You'll discover how to tell the difference between pain worth pushing through and pain that needs your respect, why progressive movement beats rest for most chronic presentations, and how to rebuild capacity in the ranges your body has been avoiding. By the end of this episode, you will never think about pain the same way again.

    13 min

  3. 20 MAR

    Why Losing Muscle Is More Dangerous Than You Think

    Most people don't think about muscle until it's too late — until they can't get off the floor, until they fall, until they're in a hospital bed wondering how they got there. But muscle loss doesn't start at 70. It starts in your 30s, quietly compounding every single year. In this episode, we break down why muscle is your most important longevity organ — how it regulates blood sugar, protects your brain, prevents falls, and determines how independent you'll be in your 70s and 80s. We also cover the science of grip strength, BDNF, metabolic flexibility, and why a nursing home study of 87-year-olds should completely change how you think about aging. This is for anyone who thinks they're too old to start, too busy to train, or too far gone to reverse the damage. You're not. Your muscles are waiting to respond — they don't care how old you are, only the stimulus you give them. This content is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult healthcare professionals for personalized guidance regarding health conditions. 👉 Grab the kit here: http://movesmethod.com/yttk Follow for daily movement tips: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshfearfit/

    27 min

  4. 13 MAR

    The Truth About Counting Calories (Everyone Gets This Wrong)

    You've been told to count calories. You've also been told it's obsessive and toxic. So which is it? Most people are stuck between two extremes — logging every grape they eat, or completely ignoring what's on their plate and wondering why nothing is changing. The truth is somewhere more useful than either camp. In this episode, we break down what you actually need to know about food, fuel, and why building nutritional awareness is the fastest shortcut to results that last. You'll discover: Why most people are unknowingly eating the wrong amounts — even when they think they're eating cleanThe real difference between protein, carbs, fats, and fiber — and which one to prioritise firstWhy the "healthy salad" might be sabotaging your progressHow to use tracking as a short-term education tool — not a lifelong obsessionWhat true intuitive eating actually looks like (hint: it's not guessing)Stop hoping your nutrition is right. Start knowing. This episode gives you the framework to understand your food, make better decisions, and eventually put the app down for good. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/ The kit: http://movesmethod.com/yttk

    11 min

  5. 6 MAR

    Rewire Your Anxious Brain: From Fear to Fearless Using Neuroscience

    Fear isn't the problem. The story you tell yourself about fear is the problem. Most people think courage means the absence of fear. But that's not how it works. Courage is action in the presence of fear. And your brain can learn it. In this episode, I'm breaking down the neuroscience of fear and showing you the exact four-step process to rewire your brain: recognize the pattern, reframe the story, use gradual exposure, and build resilient thinking. You'll discover how your amygdala creates false alarms, why avoidance is just fear in disguise, how to use neuroplasticity to change your brain's response to discomfort, and the one daily practice that will expand your tolerance for courage. I wasn't born fearless. I was born terrified. But I learned how to rewire my brain through movement, discomfort, and intentional practice. And by the end of this episode, you'll have the exact tools to do the same. Stop waiting for fear to disappear. Start moving with it. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/ Ready to build unshakable mental and physical resilience? Start here: http://movesmethod.com/yttk

    12 min

  6. 6 MAR

    Self-care VS Self-respect

    Movement isn't self-care. It's self-respect.Most people think movement is something you do when you feel like it—a bubble bath for your body, optional and soft. But that's the lie that's keeping you weak. Movement isn't therapy or pampering. It's the non-negotiable responsibility you have to the one body you'll ever get.In this episode, I break down why treating movement as "self-care" is actually self-sabotage, and how reframing it as self-respect changes everything.You'll discover why your body is either adapting to strength or adapting to weakness (there's no middle ground), the difference between entitlement and discipline when it comes to your body, why "listening to your body" has become an excuse for neglect, and the 4-step system to make movement non-negotiable in your life.Ready to reclaim your body and maintain your independence for life? Get the Mobility Toolkit that's helping over 160,000 people move like humans again: http://movesmethod.com/yttkYour future self is depending on the choices you make today. Will you be independent at 80, or dependent at 60? The choice is yours.

    19 min

  7. 20 FEB

    Your body didn't betray you. You abandoned it.

    I know that's hard to hear. But most people think their body just stopped cooperating one day - that they woke up and suddenly everything hurt, suddenly they couldn't squat, suddenly they were stiff and weak and broken. But that's not what happened at all.In this episode, I reveal the uncomfortable truth about why your body feels the way it does - and why it's actually good news.You'll discover:• Why your body adapted to become stiff, weak, and painful (and how it's actually trying to help you)• The exact moment disconnection began for you (hint: it wasn't when you felt pain)• How I went from broken athlete to moving better than ever by rebuilding my relationship with my body• The 4-step process to start listening to your body again and reverse years of adaptationYour body is still waiting for you. It's still capable of healing, adapting, and becoming strong again. You just have to stop abandoning it and start showing up.🎯 Want to work one on one with me and my team to improve your mobility?👉Go here to apply now: https://movesmethodprogram.com/applyListen on Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/vanja-moves1/Follow for daily movement tips:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanja.moves/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshfearfit/

    20 min

  8. 13 FEB

    Your Nervous System Is Why You Can't Touch Your Toes

    Stretching harder makes you tighter. If you've been forcing painful positions thinking that's progressive overload for flexibility, you've been applying the wrong method.The fitness industry has confused pain with adaptation, but the research shows the complete opposite. Flexibility improvements are approximately 90% neurologically mediated—not structural adaptations or muscle lengthening. Your nervous system acts as a range of motion gatekeeper, and every time you push through pain in a stretch, you're reinforcing the neural pattern that movement at that range is dangerous.In this episode, you'll discover why pain-based stretching creates the opposite of your intended outcome, the specific neurological mechanisms behind range of motion and how to work with them instead of against them, the exact protocol that produces results in weeks instead of years, and why flexibility training is actually teaching you how to approach adaptation in every area of your life.This isn't about touching your toes or doing the splits. It's about understanding that force creates protection, while patience and precision create adaptation. Whether you're a strength athlete, endurance runner, or just someone trying to move better, this episode will completely change how you approach flexibility training—and everything else

    32 min
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This is the Making Moves Podcast hosted by Vanja Moves.

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    Vanja Moves
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
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