Moving Conversations

Brian Richey and Nora St John
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Moving Conversations

Welcome to Moving Conversations, a podcast for movement professionals by movement professionals. Join Brian Richey and Nora St John, with their combined 50 years+ of experience in Pilates, fitness and movement covering topics ranging from Pilates, fitness, corrective exercise, pre and post rehab, exercise programming, sports specific training, and of course any and all questions that come from you, the listener. Join the conversation on Instagram: movingconvos and Twitter: @movingconvos or email the show @ movingconvos@gmail.com

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Adding Fun to the Adductors!

    In today’s episode we discuss case studies involving the low back and the strategies and challenges we ran into. Join us for an engaging conversation about complex cases and the principles and decisions necessary to find the right program design and progression to help clients improve. And don’t miss our discussion on setting expectations for clients with injuries to help ensure their active participation in the process. Moving Conversation Socials  Post Rehab Summit: https://thefirmbodypilates.com/post-rehab-summit/   Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 11

    Getting Back into Action: Case Studies

    In today’s episode we discuss case studies involving the low back and the strategies and challenges we ran into. Join us for an engaging conversation about complex cases and the principles and decisions necessary to find the right program design and progression to help clients improve. And don’t miss our discussion on setting expectations for clients with injuries to help ensure their active participation in the process. Moving Conversation Socials  Post Rehab Summit: https://thefirmbodypilates.com/post-rehab-summit/   Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1 hr

  3. FEB 4

    Getting BACK into Action: Making Progress

    Many people with low back pain limit their movement in various ways to decrease pain and the likelihood of reinjury. We have spent several episodes on training neutral spine, understanding dynamic lumbopelvic control and enhancing client awareness. All of these are foundational skills to minimize pain and help the client make progress. Once these skills are mastered, it is essential to keep progressing toward a full return to activity. Increasing range of motion, increasing load, improving postural endurance, mastering rotation and integrating the lower back into the rest of the body are key. We’ll discuss principles and practical exercises for gradually getting back into action! Moving Conversation Socials  Post Rehab Summit: https://thefirmbodypilates.com/post-rehab-summit/   Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1 hr

  4. JAN 28

    Pilates for Kids with Melissa McNamara!

    Melissa McNamara is a Stott Pilates instructor trainer with a passion for working with kids of all ages. Join us for a fascinating discussion about how to engage kids in Pilates, tips and tricks for working with different age groups and how Pilates, taught with fun in mind, can nurture a lifelong love of movement. Melissa is the author of “Pilates for Kids” and provides classes and resources for instructors looking to teach Pilates to children. Brian and I learned so much from this session not just about teaching kids but also about how to use simple props and storytelling to enhance our work with any client. Website: macpilatesforkids.com              macpilates.com IG@mindartcore Etsy shop for book purchases: macPilates. Moving Conversation Socials   Post Rehab Summit: https://thefirmbodypilates.com/post-rehab-summit/   Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1h 6m

  5. JAN 21

    Getting BACK into Action: Neutral Spine

    Neutral spine is a much discussed and argued about concept in personal training, Pilates and in physical therapy. In this episode Nora and Brian discuss what it is, the difference between a neutral spine position and the neutral zone. They also provide simple exercise examples to help you and your clients create a strong and supple neutral spine. This episode progresses low back exercises from supine and all fours to seated and standing.  Moving Conversation Socials     Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1 hr

  6. JAN 14

    Getting BACK into Action; Mobility

    With low back pain the first step is to create awareness of where the low back is and what position is most comfortable. The next step is to teach stability in the preferred position to support a pain free (or less painful) position in everyday life. Once stability and awareness are in place, assessing and training mobility of the spine, pelvis and hips is essential to integrate the low back into functional movement. In this episode, Brian and Nora discuss mobility strategies and exercises for low back pain. Moving Conversation Socials     Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    59 min

  7. JAN 7

    Getting BACK into Action; Building your Core Foundation

    Where do you start if you or a client have back pain? In the next episodes in the series, Brian and Nora discuss strategies for taking a client from the first session to as far as they want to go. Today the focus is on key exercises and strategies for building a strong, balanced core to provide a foundation for every exercise we teach. With a strong foundation, anything can be accomplished! Brian's Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions: Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6 Moving Conversation Socials  Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey Email: movingconvos@gmail.com IG: @movingconvos FB: Moving Conversations Brian IG: @fit4lifedc FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/  Nora IG: nora.s.john.7 FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1h 1m

  8. 12/30/2024

    “Revisited” - Embodied Empowerment with Tom McCook!

    The “wayback machine” has been fired up again. This time we revisit our interview with Tom McCook from Center of Balance for an inspiring discussion on creating change through engaging clients in the process, focusing on functional movement and paying attention.  Using functional anatomy as a foundation, we discuss how client education, instructor curiosity and creativity help clients take charge and create lasting change from the inside out.    Check out Tom’s latest information and offerings:  https://linktr.ee/tommccook    Tom McCook/Mentorship Program 2025-dates/TBD (More info coming soon!) If interested, please email:info@centerofbalance.com  Moving Conversation Socials     Brian’s Book on Low Back Pain and Conditions:  Back Exercise; Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain  https://a.co/d/8IUb7L6    Youtube: www.youtube.com/@brianrichey    Email: movingconvos@gmail.com  IG: @movingconvos  FB: Moving Conversations    Brian  IG: @fit4lifedc  FB: https://www.facebook.com/brianrichey/     Nora  IG: nora.s.john.7  FB: https://www.facebook.com/nora.s.john.7

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Moving Conversations, a podcast for movement professionals by movement professionals. Join Brian Richey and Nora St John, with their combined 50 years+ of experience in Pilates, fitness and movement covering topics ranging from Pilates, fitness, corrective exercise, pre and post rehab, exercise programming, sports specific training, and of course any and all questions that come from you, the listener. Join the conversation on Instagram: movingconvos and Twitter: @movingconvos or email the show @ movingconvos@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Brian Richey and Nora St John
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Brian Richey and Nora St John
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