#31 Technical Fitness with Chad Raynor Movement Made Better Podcast

This week's podcast episode features Chad Raynor. With over 16 years in the fitness industry, Chad has positioned himself as an elite trainer and influencer working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in mobility. He is a NASM/CPT/CES/PES, Stick Mobility instructor, and holds SFG2 and FRC certifications.
 
In this podcast we discuss:
00:00 - Intro: Against all odds
05:57 - Chad's strength & mobility evolution
13:20 - Positioning, movement patterns, and strength through ranges
15:03 - Training splits: Joint specific vs loaded movement
18:58 - Addressing negativity on social media
25:00 - Arthrex biocomposite anchors
27:40 - Positioning for success - Chad talks Stick Mobility
28:17 - Should we focus on our mobility strengths or weaknesses?
30:29 - Can extreme ranges of motion be detrimental?
33:45 - Training frequency: Heavy lifting
37:16 - Passive stretching vs active stretching
42:29 - All training is strength training
45:12 - Chad talks “@TechnicalFitness” and social media
49:50 - NYC to California
53:51 - What is ‘recover’
 
More from Chad:
https://www.instagram.com/technicalfitness/