The Freestyle Way Carl Paoli

In this episode Carl Paoli talks to Nelson Cuadras, who is the host of The Daily Practice Podcast and Director of Training of StrongArm Tech.

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In the lecture "What is Freestyle," Coach Carl Paoli presents a comprehensive framework that serves as his book's thesis. The lecture offers an in-depth exploration of the philosophy and mechanics of physical movement and fitness, providing a holistic approach to understanding and mastering these disciplines. Coach Paoli begins by defining "freestyle" as an approach to fitness that involves practicing multiple disciplines to develop, distill, and progress them. He emphasizes the role of "position" as the cornerstone for interpreting and understanding movement. Through this lens, he discusses the mechanical similarities and differences between various exercises and explores movement control from both global and local perspectives. Towards the end of the lecture, Coach Paoli elaborates on different techniques as progressions that contribute to skill development. He concludes by asserting that the "freestyle" approach transcends being a mere methodology; it is a lifestyle that can be applied both in sports and everyday life.


Introduction

Purpose of the Video
Answer questions about progression, techniques, and developing techniques.

The lecture elaborates on the framework in part 1 of his book.

What is Freestyle?
Breaking Down the Term

"Free" + "Style"
"Free" for freedom of movement and "Style" for the individualized approach.

Formal Definition
An approach to fitness where one practices multiple disciplines to develop one's purpose and progression.

The Importance of Position

Position Defined
Answers to "Where are you?" and "What do you look like?"
The Concept of Floating in Space
Imagining your body in space to understand position.

Framework Elements

Position
Movement
Purpose

Relationships between Movements

Progressions
Identifying Problems Through Position

Example: Muscle Up Challenge
Doing 100 pull-ups and dips but struggling with the muscle-up.


Biomechanics and Technique
Movement Patterns

Squat and Pistol as examples.

Mechanical Similarities

Identifying similar movement patterns to develop progressions.

Movement Standards

What is Movement Standard?
A recommendation by an authority.
Tailoring movements to individual needs.

Understanding Planes and Positions

The Midline
Four Core Positions
Standing, Inverted, Flexion, and Extension

Movement as a Code

Purpose and Intelligence
Movement as a form of developing greater levels of intelligence.

Functional Movement

Definitions and Misunderstandings
Individualized Prescription

Strength and Capacity

Simple-Complex-Simple Lens
Progressing from Basic to Advanced
Style as Technique and Progression
Styles as Various Techniques
Progression through Techniques

Conclusion

Freestyle as Lifestyle
Not just a methodology but a lifestyle.
Applicability in Life and Sport




This framework aims to capture the key points and structure of Coach Carl Paoli's lecture on "What is Freestyle," offering an organized way to understand his insights into fitness, movement, and lifestyle.

Framework for Coach Carl Paoli's Lecture on "What is Freestyle"



Link to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16vwjJbNA9I


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In this episode, Carl Paoli goes over his framework for bringing a vision and ideas to life and the 10 steps he iterates on to make it possible.

Framework:
1. Feasibility: Can the project technically and legally be done?
2. Viability: Can the project sustain itself financially?
3. Desirability: Does the project fulfill a want or need?

Ten Steps For Bringing an Idea to Life.
1. Decide to Execute Your Idea
2. Make Your Requirements Less Silly
3. Identify and Execute the First Step
4. Measure Success
5. Delete Unnecessary Parts or Processes
6. Simplify or Optimize
7. Build Transaction Mechanism
8. Accelerate Cycle Time
9. Manage Resources for Growth
10. Automate and Assess Desirability




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In today's episode, Carl Paoli is joined by Caroline Burckle. Olympic athlete, Caroline delves deep into the emotional challenges of transitioning from her athletic career to pursuing other interests.

Caroline opens up about feeling the need to give back and contribute to the athletic world and the guilt associated with letting go of her identity as an athlete. She shares her struggle to detach from her athlete identity and the trapping feeling of working in the same field because of societal expectations.

Swimming has played a significant role in Caroline's life, and she reflects on how her approach to swimming has evolved over the years. From focusing on yardage to heart rate and ultimately learning to enjoy the activity, swimming has become a personal and intimate experience for her. She describes swimming as a place to breathe, flow, and be present, comparable to practicing yoga in the water.

As Caroline navigates her transition period, she opens up about the challenges of not knowing what comes next and the pressure to figure it all out. She questions the importance of doing what she truly wants without any regrets.

Caroline also shares her insights and experiences working with athletes and performers, emphasizing the significance of self-regulation and taking care of oneself before assisting others.

Join us as we explore Caroline's journey of self-discovery, her struggle with the expectations, and her quest for calm, intimate connections. We delve into the power of meaningful conversations, regulating emotions, and finding fulfillment in solitude.



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Topics Covered:

1. Caroline Burckle's struggle of transitioning from being an athlete to pursuing other interests:


Emotional challenges and guilt associated with letting go of athlete identity
Feeling trapped by expectations to continue working in the same field
Questioning the importance of doing what one truly wants without regrets.

2. Caroline Burckle's personal experience with letting go of her athlete identity:


Avoiding swimming for five years after retiring.
Evolving approach to swimming from focusing on yardage to focusing on heart rate and enjoyment
Swimming is a humbling and honest place to gauge how one feels
Using swimming as breath work and to engage with the world
Adapting swimming routine to the needs of the person swimming with.

3. Caroline Burckle's current transition period and uncertainties about the future:


Considering whether to go back to what is familiar or explore new potential careers
Embracing the discomfort of not knowing and not trying to escape it
Struggling with expectations of others and doing things for oneself without feeling selfish
Exploring the concept of movement and its impact on emotions
The importance of taking care of oneself:
The body-centered approach to understanding and regulating cues
Leaders and people in authority need to regulate themselves before helping others
The role of leaders in creating a centered and clear environment for others

4. Practical approaches to regulate one's state:

Using the ladder concept to understand fight or flight response and being flat

Techniques like breath work, sift sensations, images, feelings, thoughts, and body scans

Understanding one's state to optimize performance as an athlete or performer.

5. Caroline's exploration of her own preferences and desires


Finding alignment and purpose in activities like walking in nature and having deep conversations
Embracing solitude and reflecting on identity
Wrestling to share gifts and the fear of other people's opinions

6. Discovering freedom and enjoyment in sharing gifts without the need for metrics


Memories and connections that hold significance:
Memories of art class in grade school, sketching, and painting
Memories of a pool called Lakeside and a coach who

In today's episode, Carl Paoli explores the Content Network Economy framework and its significance in personal and professional growth. Carl also dives into quitting and its powerful implications. Carl reflects on his experiences with quitting and how it can be a moment of awareness to let go of things that no longer serve us. He explores quitting as saying no to one thing and saying yes to something else and how it can lead to exponential returns. Additionally, he discusses how quitting is not just giving up but gifting ourselves something bigger and surrendering to the flow of life.
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In this episode, Carl Paoli explores the philosophy of valuing the process over the outcome by setting the right goals and asking the right questions. Carl shares practical steps for goal setting, visualization, resilience, and productivity; all centered around becoming self-directed and process-oriented on the path to success.

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