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Moving Conversations

Brian Richey and Nora St John

Welcome to Moving Conversations, a podcast for movement professionals by movement professionals. Join Author and 2025 Personal Trainer of the Year Finalist Brian Richey and Balanced Body Content Creator 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

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All Episodes

56:47

Maintaining Strength (As We Age)

Moving Conversations ·

2023/12/19

One of the most important aspects of successful aging is staying active. There are as many ways to keep moving as there are active elders. Join Brian and Nora for a wide-ranging discussion on strategies, tactics and inspiration to stay strong and keep moving.

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66:40

Spinal Stenosis

Moving Conversations ·

2023/12/12

Spinal stenosis in either the cervical or the lumbar spine is fairly common with over 200,000 cases per year in the US. Brian and Nora discuss what it is and give you practical advice on ways to manage it to decrease pain and disability. Postural changes and core support can substantially reduce the pain and discomfort from this condition.

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69:59

The Troublesome Triad (Part2)

Moving Conversations ·

2023/12/05

In part 2 of this two-part episode, we discuss the physiological mechanisms of both acute and chronic muscle spasms which all of these muscles are prone to along with the anatomy of the piriformis and its role in hip and low back stability. Rounding out the series is a discussion of techniques for training balanced, integrated movement patterns starting with the core and moving throughout the body to minimize pain and maximize functional capabilities.

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63:35

The Troublesome Triad (Part 1)

Moving Conversations ·

2023/11/28

The psoas major, quadratus lumborum and piriformis are common sources of pain when a client has low back, hip or sacroiliac joint conditions. In this episode, we discuss the anatomy of the psoas major and quadratus lumborum and dive into strategies for releasing and progressively strengthening these muscles to minimize pain and improve a person’s ability to move with ease.

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67:44

Synergies of the Shoulder (Part 2)

Moving Conversations ·

2023/11/21

Building on the anatomy and movement patterns of the shoulder we explored in part 1, Nora and Brian discuss common musculoskeletal imbalances and injuries in the shoulder and strategies for working with them.

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68:06

Synergies of the Shoulder (Part 1)

Moving Conversations ·

2023/11/14

We begin our exploration of the shoulder with an introduction to the basic anatomy of the joints, how they work together and how to coordinate the muscles to improve movement quality. This is the foundation of the work needed to improve outcomes for shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff tears and shoulder impingement.

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73:06

Osteoporosis Observations

Moving Conversations ·

2023/11/07

Osteoporosis is a true public health emergency with 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 living with the condition. Taking traditional advice, “do weight bearing exercise” as a starting point, we’ll dive deeper into what exactly that means, how to think about training a client with osteoporosis to manage functional activities and some thought provoking observations from our personal practice.

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60:24

MC Ep 16 Open vs Closed Chain

Moving Conversations ·

2023/10/24

The concept of open and closed chain exercises was first introduced in the 1950’s. Movement training has come a long way since then. Taking open and closed chain concepts as a starting point, Brian and Nora explore stability, complexity, function and strength!

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56:48

Where Pilates and Personal Training Meet

Moving Conversations ·

2023/10/17

Pilates and Personal Training are both powerful, complimentary movement practices. Nora and Brian discuss the strengths of each and ways to bring them together to improve the health and performance of our clients most effectively.

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61:23

Neck Pain and Cervical Strain

Moving Conversations ·

2023/10/10

Pain in the neck is so common it is used as a metaphor for a person we find annoying. The neck is so much more than just bones, joints and muscles, it is the interface between our head, our senses, our emotions and the rest of our body. Let’s discuss ways to work with it to minimize pain and optimize freedom.

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58:40

Cueing

Moving Conversations ·

2023/10/03

As an instructor your cues are vitally important to shaping how you want your client's movement to look and feel. In today's episode we talk about the importance of cueing, the various methods and how a single cue can make all the difference in the execution of an exercise. Join the conversation.

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69:45

Case Studies and The Art of Listening

Moving Conversations ·

2023/09/26

Using client stories as a jumping off point, we will discuss the power of connection, the value of listening and how to get the most out of your time with a client.

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68:06

Flexibilty vs Mobility

Moving Conversations ·

2023/09/19

Flexibility and Mobility...Are they the same thing? Let's focus on defining and refining our understanding of the body through an exploration of range of motion, flexibility, mobility and how they work together to optimize performance.

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63:10

We take a look at the "State of the Industry"

Moving Conversations ·

2023/09/12

The pandemic turned the fitness world upside down with gyms and studios closing, classes going on line and Peloton changing, at least temporarily, how we do fitness. Join Brian and Nora for a look at how the fitness world has changed and some thoughts about what the future holds.

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64:18

Nora's Origin Story

Moving Conversations ·

2023/09/05

Nora's been teaching movement and training instructors for over 30 years. In this episode she discusses how she got here and what she's learned along the way.

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78:08

Thoracic Movement

Moving Conversations ·

2023/08/29

Your thoracic spine and rib cage move with every breath you take and respond to anything the arms or the head are doing. Let's talk about this essential but often neglected area to help you breathe better, move better and expand your understanding of the torso.

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79:56

Disc Issues and Sciatica

Moving Conversations ·

2023/08/22

Lumbar disc injuries are often accompanied by sciatica. We'll discuss what sciatica is and ways to train the back and hip to minimize symptoms in this in-depth episode.Join the conversation.

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75:09

Exploring Pain Science

Moving Conversations ·

2023/08/15

One of my favorite episodes so far. This week we did a deep dive into the world of Pain Science, what's new, what's outdated and a few ideas about how to deal with pain on a regular basis. If you or someone you know deals with pain, then this episode should enlighten and maybe modify the way we think about pain.

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58:50

Training the Knee in Three Dimensions

Moving Conversations ·

2023/08/08

The knee is often called the slave of the foot and the hip as it acts as referee between the two. When the foot is moving in one direction and the hip is moving in another, the knee has to adapt. In this episode Nora and Brian discuss strategies for training the knee to have the mobility and stability needed for any task.

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73:02

Training the Hip in Three Dimensions

Moving Conversations ·

2023/08/01

In today's episode we begin to discuss lower body training, specifically the Hip. You do squats, you do lunges, you do footwork on the Reformer but does that really prepare your hip for real life? In this episode, Brian and Nora discuss the importance of going outside the sagittal plane to strengthen and stabilize the hip for running, jumping and changing directions.

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