The KRUSE ELITE Podcast

Taylor Kruse
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  • Alternative Health
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We combine the science of strength and conditioning with the tools of applied neuroscience so you can squash your pains and make gains. 

  1. Jul 31

    #72 - Spinal Mobility Matters

    What if your back pain isn't an issue with the spine at all?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the spine and how spinal mobility relates to pain, movement, and neural processing.  I go over common history findings and assessments that indicate issues with the spine.  I also go over findings that look like they indicate the spine, but may actually be visceral referred pain from internal organs or processing issues in higher order systems. I address common misconceptions and poor practices regarding spinal health and the importance of addressing root causes.  Finally, I give the listeners ideas and resources on how to improve spinal mobility for a better neural network, less pain, and better movement.  This episode covers topics such as deep tendon reflexes, gait analysis, sensory testing, bilateral muscle weakness, gut health, breathing, the parietal lobe, posture, neck injuries, nerve glides, vestibular drills, steel clubs, and more. Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #72 - Spinal Mobility Matters

  2. Jul 24

    #71 - The Neurology of Posture

    What if strength training isn't improving your posture?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about the neurology of posture.  I discuss why posture is so commonly misunderstood, why higher order systems cannot be ignored with regard to posture, and how to assess postural problems from an applied neurology perspective.  I talk about the importance of vision, balance, and movement in defining posture, as well as address structural issues from birth or lifestyle, and in doing so I make the case that posture and higher order neurological systems are inherently connected.  With that knowledge, I then provide a framework for analyzing posture from a more holistic vantage point.  From gait assessments to vision drills and even understanding why a hearing deficit may be causing bad posture, this episode is everything you need to know and probably aren't hearing about with regard to posture. Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #71 - The Neurology of Posture

  3. Jul 3

    #70 - Q&A - Alisha is Back! Can Trigger Point Cause Damage? What You Need to Know About Muscle Tone, How to Add Applied Neurology to Your Practice, and More...

    In this episode, Alisha returns to the podcast and joins me as we speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners.  We discuss:  Can trigger point release cause damage Protective tension and muscle guarding What you need to know about muscle tone Inhibiting pain during recovery Movement visualization Acupuncture, vertigo, and inflammation How to add applied neurology to your practice Cross-body pain patterns Diet and learning what works for you Having kids and running a business And more... Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #70 - Q&A - Alisha is Back! Can Trigger Point Cause Damage? What You Need to Know About Muscle Tone, How to Add Applied Neurology to Your Practice, and More...

  4. Jun 26

    #69 - Aquatic Training for Recovery and Coordination

    What if aquatic training could turbo-charge your recovery?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, all about aquatic training and how I would often use it to aid in recovery, reduce inflammation and improve many facets of movement like strength, coordination, mobility, endurance, and more.  I discuss how aquatic training and the Burdenko Method were a formative part of my movement education and outline what makes aquatic training unique from a movement perspective.  I also breakdown aquatic training methods from an applied neurology perspective, and discuss how it can improve range of motion and create a more supportive environment for movement after injury, but also how it can adversely affect the vestibular system and create issues in certain situations.  I talk about how I would use aquatic training for athletes, as well as some of the programming ideas in the Burdanko method that set it apart.  Aquatic training is not your grandmother's water aerobics, and even though I have moved away from it for practical reasons, I encourage everyone to experiment with this modality to this day.   Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #69 - Aquatic Training for Recovery and Coordination

  5. Jun 19

    #68 - Q&A - Stimulating the Vagus Nerve, Dealing with Migraines and Headaches, Blood Pressure Assessments, Concussions and the Visual System, and More...

    In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss:    What causes vision and vestibular issues Concussions and the visual system Peripheral vision and tracking movement Stimulating the vagus nerve - Exhalation based breathing drills A surprising benefit of strength training - Dealing with chronic headaches and migraines Using colored lenses Blood pressure, wall sits, and grip exercises When you need cerebellar training Adjusting to career changes and content creation And more...   Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #68 - Q&A - Stimulating the Vagus Nerve, Dealing with Migraines and Headaches, Blood Pressure Assessments, Concussions and the Visual System, and More...

  6. Jun 12

    #67 - Mobilizing the Lymphatic System

    Could your lymphatic system actually be the cause of your muscle pain?  In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, about the lymphatic system and how this often overlooked system is intimately tied to circulation, immune-response, muscle tone, sympathetics, breathing, mobility, recovery, and more.  I discuss the function and anatomy of the lymphatic system, why good lymphatic function is so important, and some practical techniques that you can use to mobilize the lymphatic system and decrease tightness and pain. I tell a story about how lymphatic drainage techniques helped me with persistent back pain and talk about how to know if lymphatic mobilization techniques are working.  I also talk about why I think many of the products marketed around the lymphatic system are overrated, what is actually happening with trampolines and vibration plates in terms of lymphatics, and why cardio, movement, breathing, and manual techniques are all you really need for the vast majority of cases.  Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #67 - Mobilizing the Lymphatic System

  7. May 22

    #66 - Surprising Benefits of Applied Neurology Training (WTH?)

    In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and borrow a popular concept from the kettlebell community to tell stories about some surprising and unexpected benefits of applied neurology training.  We discuss:    The "WTH" effect of kettlebell training Diving sessions without pain due to vision training Smooth pursuits, visual saccades, and gaze stabilization Opposing joint mobility exercises Issues with parallel parking after menopause Chronic stress and peripheral vision The importance of balance training Threat and ill-fitting shoes Positive and negative cascade effects Vision drills and needing a new (better) glasses prescription Bag-breathing and visual acuity Measuring 1.5 inches taller from vestibular training My new belt-squat for lower body training without loading the spine And more... Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #66 - Surprising Benefits of Applied Neurology Training (WTH?)

  8. May 15

    #65 - Q&A - The Neurology of Meditation, Training Strategies for Long-Term Brain Health, Wallet-Sitting and Posture, Dealing with Full-Body Tension on One Side, and More...

    In this episode, I speak with my producer, Tony, to answer questions from the listeners and we discuss: The neurology of meditation My experiments with binaural beats Dealing with full-body tension on one side Opposing Joint Theory - PMRF patterns Wallet-sitting and posture The importance of cardio and strength training Basic breathing and visual drills Training strategies for long-term brain health Novelty in training And more... Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Cranial Nerve Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

    #65 - Q&A - The Neurology of Meditation, Training Strategies for Long-Term Brain Health, Wallet-Sitting and Posture, Dealing with Full-Body Tension on One Side, and More...
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We combine the science of strength and conditioning with the tools of applied neuroscience so you can squash your pains and make gains. 

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  • Creator
    Taylor Kruse
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    72
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    © 2023 The KRUSE ELITE Podcast
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