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. Jun 22

    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

    7 min

  2. Jun 15

    Inner Circle 14 - The Biggest Misunderstanding About Surgery

    Most people think the hard part is deciding whether or not to have surgery. But after coaching injured lifters for more than twenty years, Rad and I have found that's often not the hard part at all. The hard part comes afterwards. When you've done the physical therapy. You've had the surgery. You've gone through the recovery. And yet your shoulder, knee, back, or hip still doesn't feel the way you hoped it would. This episode was inspired by a conversation I've been having with a 37-year-old woman from New Jersey who found one of our SLAP tear rehab videos on YouTube. Her story highlights one of the biggest misunderstandings we see around surgery, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. It's a lesson that has also been reinforced by surgeons we've interviewed on our podcast, including a 22-year veteran orthopedic spine surgeon who eventually cancelled his own surgery after experiencing the benefits of our UMS training. If you're currently considering surgery, recovering from surgery, or wondering why an old injury still isn't behaving the way you'd like it to, I think you'll find this conversation valuable. Because the operation itself may not be the most important part of the recovery process. Click play and I'll explain what I mean. 👉 Watch the SLAP Tear Rehab Video 👉 Learn More About Working With Us

    9 min

  3. Jun 8

    Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear

    *** Get the program card, cheat sheet & coaching support (all) FREE ***👉 https://unitygym.com/slapSLAP tear rehab doesn’t fail because of your shoulder.It fails because of poor structure.Most shoulder rehab programs miss the real problem — weak scapular stabilisers, poor rotator cuff function, and bad exercise sequencing.In this video, I show you how to fix shoulder pain, rebuild strength, and return to training without surgery, rest, or generic physio protocols.This is a complete SLAP tear rehab workout based on elite sports physiotherapy principles — not general population rehab.You’ll learn:• The best SLAP tear exercises for fast pain relief• How to fix shoulder instability and joint “glide”• Why your shoulder still hurts months later• The correct rehab exercise order (most get this wrong)• How to rebuild strength without making your injury worse• The role of rotator cuff training and scapular control• How to manage load and avoid flare-ups• When surgery is NOT requiredThis program is designed for:✔ Labrum tear recovery✔ Shoulder pain from lifting✔ SLAP tear rehab without surgery✔ Rotator cuff weakness✔ Shoulder instability and clicking✔ Returning to gym training safelyIf you’ve tried physio, random YouTube rehab, or rest — and nothing worked — this will show you why.#slaptear #shoulderpain 0:00 Intro1:32 What a SLAP tear is4:15 Why your shoulder hurts months or years later6:45 Why most rehab programs fail8:04 The problem with YouTube13:47 The problem with surgery15:37 SLAP tear rehab workout structure16:41 SLAP tear rehab workout tutorials22:53 5 Key pillars of effective SLAP tear rehab23:37 Structural balance24:19 Technique optimisation24:44 Load management28:07 Progressive overload for a SLAP tear29:59 Program adaptability

    38 min

  4. Jun 1

    Inner Circle 13 - What Grace's Recovery Teaches Us

    On March 1st, 2025, one of our online coaching members suffered a SLAP tear in her shoulder. Seven months later, she was standing on the podium at the Central American Championships with three medals around her neck. Most people hear a story like that and assume it's about rehab. But it isn't. It's about something much bigger. In this episode, I break down why Gracie's recovery story resonated with so many people, the mistake most athletes make when recovering from injury, and why being pain-free is very different from being performance-ready. If you've ever wondered whether it's possible to keep training while recovering from an injury, this conversation is for you. If you want to know more about what it's like to work with us, 👉 click this link here.

    7 min

  5. May 25

    Inner Circle 12: Training In The Presence Of Injury

    Here's what that looks like ...The very first Monday of January, I started the year about as badly as you can. I’d finished the previous year pressing 75kg for 5×5 behind the neck. I’d had a couple of weeks away from heavy training. I came back thinking I’d be sensible and regress to 65kg. But I rushed. I was impatient. Hungover from New Year’s Eve. I ignored how my shoulder was feeling. And I paid for it. A couple of weeks later I got the MRI. 👉 Click here to learn more about working with us

    5 min

  6. May 18

    Inner Circle 11 - Why MRI Results Can Mislead Lifters

    The Difference Between Damage And DysfunctionA viewer commented on our SLAP tear rehab video asking whether the program would also work for other shoulder injuries besides a SLAP tear. And honestly, that question gets right to the heart of how we approach rehabilitation. Because in many cases… yes. The principles still apply. Most people assume that if a shoulder has structural damage, the only real solution is to surgically “fix” the damaged tissue. But over the years, we’ve seen many people regain full shoulder function without surgically repairing the labrum itself. That’s a really important distinction. The MRI may still show the tear years later. 💌Join our email list to get these delivered to your inbox. 👉 See what it's like to work with us: Watch this short video 👉 ⁠Learn more about the UMS system⁠ that has empowered 1,800+ adults to fix their injuries, break through plateaus, and achieve a level of physical performance beyond their years.

    3 min

  7. May 13

    Inner Circle 10 - This Might Upset Some Physios

    Watch the video everyone's talking about here: ▶️ Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP TearRad and I make a pretty strong distinction between two very different rehabilitation models. The first is general population physiotherapy. The second is sports physiotherapy. That’s a really important distinction. Most lifters don’t realize these are often completely different approaches. General population rehab is usually designed around helping people return to basic daily function. Can you get dressed without pain?Can you lift your arm overhead?Can you get through the day comfortably?And to be clear… There’s absolutely a place for that. But the problem is that serious lifters often get treated using the same framework designed for people who don’t train very hard, don’t place high physical demands on their body, and often don’t fully follow through with rehab anyway. That’s where things start to break down. 👉 See What It’s Like to Work With Us We've helped 1800+ adults train through injuries, chronic pain, and frustrating plateaus to transform their bodies. This Youtube channel video shows the exact system we use.👉 Apply for UMS Online Coaching We're about to open up limited spots. We weclome 8 new members each month. Apply now to kickstart your UMS training journey!

    4 min

  8. May 11

    Inner Circle: SLAP Tear Rehab Video

    👉 Watch: Fastest Way To Pain Free Lifting After A SLAP Tear SLAP tear rehab doesn’t fail because of your shoulder. It fails because of poor structure. Most shoulder rehab programs miss the real problem — weak scapular stabilisers, poor rotator cuff function, and bad exercise sequencing. In this video, I show you how to fix shoulder pain, rebuild strength, and return to training without surgery, rest, or generic physio protocols. This is a complete SLAP tear rehab workout based on elite sports physiotherapy principles — not general population rehab. You’ll learn: The best SLAP tear exercises for fast pain reliefHow to fix shoulder instability and joint “glide”Why your shoulder still hurts months laterThe correct rehab exercise order (most get this wrong)How to rebuild strength without making your injury worseThe role of rotator cuff training and scapular controlHow to manage load and avoid flare-upsWhen surgery is NOT requiredThis program is designed for: ✔ Labrum tear recovery ✔ Shoulder pain from lifting ✔ SLAP tear rehab without surgery ✔ Rotator cuff weakness ✔ Shoulder instability and clicking ✔ Returning to gym training safely If you’ve tried physio, random YouTube rehab, or rest — and nothing worked — this will show you why. 👉 See What It’s Like to Work With Us We've helped 1800+ adults train through injuries, chronic pain, and frustrating plateaus to transform their bodies. This Youtube channel video shows the exact system we use. 👉 Apply for UMS Online Coaching We're about to open up limited spots. We welcome 8 new members each month. Click the link and watch the short presentation video to learn more about joining.

    6 min
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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
    513
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Health Experts Yani Burmeister [Unity Gym] and Rad Burmeiste [Unity Gym]
  • Show Website
    Unity Gym Podcast

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