Structural Performance Podcast

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Sinopsis

Manny Aragon from The Rolf Workshop Center For Structural Performance (http://therolfworkshop.com) shares biomechanics, nutrition, wellness, and athletic performance advice on this podcast. He interviews various authors, athletes, practitioners, and others on his quest for improved human performance.

Episodios

  • What is The Fascial Organ And How Does It Affect Your Performance?

    29/01/2015 Duración: 36min

    In this episode I interview Myofascial Specialist, David Lesondak about the mysterious organ of structure called fascia and its relation to human performance. This is a must listen to interview for athletes: David talks about integrating fourth pillar into any, three pillar, sports science training program, for any type of sport. The current three pillars are cardiovascular training, strength training, neuromuscular training, and the fourth pillar- fascial fitness training- for greater resiliency, and greater movement economy with less effort by way of improving the elastic rebounding capability of the fascial system.   Resource links below the bio.   A brief bio: David Lesondak, KMI,CSI, LMT, David is the CIO (Chief Instigation Officer) of fascialconnections.com. He is a member of the Allied Health Professional Staff in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. David is a Myofascial Specialist and Structural Integrator at UPMC’s Center for Integrative Medi

  • Episode # 30 Interview with Gray Graham- Author of Pottengers Prophecy

    23/01/2015 Duración: 44min

    In this episode I interview Gray Graham, Author of Pottengers Prophecy about the emerging understanding of the epigenetic effects of food, proper food quality, nutrition and physical degeneration and how to provide your body with the deep nutrition that it is yearning for- to improve your mental and physical performance, lower your injury rate,  improve recovery, and quality of life. A brief bio: Gray Graham has been an international consultant and teacher in the field of clinical nutrition for almost 20 years. Gray received his Bachelor of Arts with an emphasis on Nutrition and Natural Health from the Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA. He was an Adjunct Professor at the South Puget Sound Community College, where he originally developed and taught the Nutritional Therapist Training Program. During his career, he has taught numerous seminars on nutritional therapy to physicians and other healthcare practitioners worldwide.  Gray also serves on the Advisory Board of the Price Pottenger Nutritional Found

  • Episode #29 Enzymes- Are You Getting Enough?

    20/01/2015 Duración: 24min

    ·        “Discovered in the late 1930’s- 80 initially identified- today we have discovered over 5,000 different enzymes. ·        Enzymes are complex proteins that act as catalysts in almost every biochemical process that takes place in the body. ·        Their activity is dependent on the presence of adequate vitamins and minerals, particularly magnesium. ·        Many enzymes incorporate a single molecule of a trace mineral, such as manganese, copper, iron, or zinc- without which the enzyme cannot function Three types: ·        Biggest group is metabolic enzymes- play a role in all bodily functions like breathing, talking, moving, thinking, behavior, maintenance of the immune system. 1.     Poison neutralizers – poisons and carcinogens like DDT and tobacco smoke- changing them into less toxic forms that can be excreted. 2.     Digestive enzymes – about 22 total- most of which are manufactured by the pancreas- secreted in the duodenum- upper small intestine- and help to break down the bulk of partially dige

  • Episode #28 A Brief Primer On Minerals And Where To Find Them In Food

    15/01/2015 Duración: 25min

      ·        Minerals are just as important as vitamins to the proper function of the human body ·        There are 7 Macro minerals (major minerals) and at least 27 trace minerals (30 total) currently recognized as critical to human functionality. ·        An insufficient supply of any one of these 30 minerals can impact the health of the body resulting in disease (if not immediately, then chronically)   ·        Minerals can be ingested in a number of different forms- the two best, and most effective forms of mineral ingestion are ingestion of food based minerals (in whole foods) and ingestion of mineral salts (that disassociate in ionic solution)   ·        Minerals must be digested in a highly acidic environment in order to ionize them so they can be absorbed by the gut   ·        The Gut produces mineral specific binding proteins in response to internal need of specific minerals.   ·        The internal biome (bacterial balance of the gut and body) helps to determine the health of the gut AND whether cert

  • Episode #27 The Roll Model with Jill Miller

    12/01/2015 Duración: 38min

    In this episode I interview Jill Miller, founder of Yoga Tune Up , Coregeus, and The Roll Model- about her new book: The Roll Model- a step by step guide to eract pain, improve mobility and live better in your body. here’s a brief bio: Jill Miller is the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide, creator of the corrective exercise format Yoga Tune Up® and The Roll Model® Method. With more than 27 years of study in anatomy and movement, she is a pioneer in forging relevant links between the worlds of fitness, yoga, massage, and pain management. Her signature classes and programs are taught at studios, clubs, rehab clinics and medical facilities throughout the world including Equinox Fitness Clubs, 24 Hour Fitness, Yoga Works, Cedar's SInai Medial Center, multiple CrossFit Boxes and more . She has presented case studies on pain at the Fascia Research Congress and the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Known as the Teacher’s Teacher, she has trained thousands of movement educators, clinicians, and manua

  • Episode #26 A Brief Primer On Vitamins And Where To Find Them in Food

    08/01/2015 Duración: 47min

    Episode #26 A Brief Primer On Vitamins, And Where To Find Them in Food   ·        Vitamins were discovered in the early 1900s’ and began the era of modern interest in diet and nutrition. ·        Early chemists found that certain “unknown substances” in foods were essential to life. ·        Vitamins such as vitamin D and B were necessary to prevent diseases such as rickets, beriberi, and pellagra and that vitamin C, a factor present in many fresh foods, prevented scurvy.   Why we need vitamins: ·         Consumption of sugar, refined flour and hydrogenated fats, and of alcohol, tobacco, and many drugs, depletes the body of nutrients, resulting in higher vitamin and mineral requirements for users.   ·        Stress of any sort (food, chemical, emotional, physical, etc) causes the body to use up available nutrients at a faster than normal rate.   ·        Food science is much more complicated and nuanced than we first imagined- it is an ongoing and emerging field (even after 100 years!)   ·        US RDA has

  • Episode #25 Scrambled Brains....For Breakfast?!

    31/12/2014 Duración: 38min

    In this episode I discuss the health benefits of organ meats like brains, liver, kidney, heart, and similar foods. Organ meats (from pastured animals- not from conventionally grown animals) are exquisitely nutrient dense- they pack a powerful punch of minerals, fat soluble vitamins, protein, enzymes and fat- all things that are sorely lacking in the typical modern diet. Below, I list different Beef organs one can sample (same goes for pastured pork, game animals and pastured poultry. Liver- This is the big guns of all of the organ meats as it contains nutrients that are difficult to obtain from other sources. Liver is high in the precursor to vitamin A, retinol ( food sources are safe and superior to synthetic sources of vitamin A), B12, Folate, and choline (good for fat metabolism). Liver is revered by boxers as the ultimate endurance food- perhaps all of the B12 ( up to 17 times as much as ground beef) Beef liver pate: http://www.almostbananas.net/simple-and-best-liver-pate/ Heart- Has a texture and tast

  • Episode #24 The Mysterious Power of Qi Gong and Nei Gong With Bob Metzler

    25/12/2014 Duración: 51min

    In this episode of the Structural Performance Podcast, I interview Bob Metzler, Long time Iyengar Yoga teacher, Chinese martial artist, and Certified Foundation Training instructor. Bob and I discuss the various aspects of both yoga and the internal martial arts and their applications for both athletes as well as regular, health minded folks. Bob helps to uncover the seemingly complicated web of styles, family lineages, fighting styles and martial base building styles like Qi Gong and Nei Gong. Bob explains the the reasoning behind the methods that he has brought together and “renamed” as Internal Power Training- the most useful parts of internal base training simplified and taught as a single system which he teaches at various levels to people ranging from martial artists to athletes, to retirees. I have included a link to the pdf of a flyer for an upcoming introductory Internal Power Training workshop HERE. NOTE: this flyer explains much better than I the details of Internal Power Training.

  • Episode #23 Breathing Right For Improved Sleep, Health, And Energy

    21/12/2014 Duración: 32min

    In this episode, I explore a little noticed topic of breathing efficiency and its effect on overall brain function, health, and physical performance. Although there are various ways to improve cellular energy production and explosive peak energy production, the untapped element in this equation is structural impediments to actually getting air into your lungs. Any restriction in the tissues is going to 1) limit volume of inhalation and thereby limit the volume of oxygen getting into the body and 2) Necessitate additional energy expenditure to overcome the tissue restriction and/or compensate by increasing breathing frequency (thereby additionally increasing energy expenditure required for breathing and subsequently limiting energy availability to the brain, muscles, etc.) If you have a tight back, neck, knots, tight quads, glutes, hamstrings, ITB, jaw, etc, you have tissue restrictions in your trunk that are impeding your breathing efficiency and your health, sleep, and physical and mental performance. Multip

  • Episode #22 Can Strength And Power Training Make You A Happier Human Being? With Guest - Corey Beasley

    16/12/2014 Duración: 46min

    Listen to today’s episode to listen to an interview with Corey Beasley, the co-owner of Innovative Results, in which we discuss how focused daily training can positively affect more than just the physical parts of your life.

  • Episode #21 Does Eating Cooked Food Doom You And Your Ancestors To Poor Health?

    11/12/2014 Duración: 31min

    Control Food Group A) Raw meat, viscera, bones, raw milk, cod liver oil (run of the pen cats) Experimental Diet Foods) a. Raw Meat b. Cooked Meat c. Raw Milk d. Pasteurized Milk e. Evaporated Milk f. Sweetened Condensed Milk Once assigned, the animals food group was held constant. Two Basic studies- One focused on Milk (raw/cooked), the other on Meat (raw/cooked) had almost identical results. Study #1 ( 1/3 A 2/3 of one of the Experimental Diet foods) Studies recorded numerous physiological changes in the animals and their offspring Milk Study: Raw milk cats- move about the pen with grace and nimbleness- land on their feet when they were thrown a short distance, sexually interested in the opposite sex, they have a sheen on their coat. Dentition was perfect. Cooked milk cats, are lethargic, develop arthritis, move more tentatively, when thrown a short distance they show slightly impaired sense of coordination (don’t always land on their feet and appear weaker). Dental deterioration was also common (abcesses ab

  • Episode #20 How To Naturally Improve Your Vision And Throw Your Glasses In The Trash

    06/12/2014 Duración: 28min

    In episode #20, I discuss the possible causes of myopia (nearsightedness) and one method for improvement. Myopia can be genetic (inherited) but expression is enhanced by epigenetic (environmental and lifestyle) factors. Additionally, Myopia can be non genetic but induced by epigenetic (environmental and lifestyle factors) Epigenetic factors include close work such as study, poor diet, and lack of outdoor exercise, poor illumination, and poor eye care. Dietary factors such as that are associated with myopial development and progression are: Hyperinsulinemia and insulin resistence Excess intake of carbohydrate and whole grains Deficiency of fish oil and essential fatty acids Deficiency in fat soluble vitamins Mineral deficiency or excess In a study by Loran Cordain, Children in the the islands of Vanatu have 8 hours a day of compulsory schooling, yet their rate of myopia is only 2% (very low!) Their native diet consists of fish, yam, and coconut (and no grains) Those with strong myopia >2.0 diopters (>20/150) a

  • Episode #19 Can Google Glass Make You An Endurance Beast?

    04/12/2014 Duración: 14min

    It can be hard to stay focused during an endurance workout for various reasons. Google Glass has found a way to help you stay focused and improve your mental and physical performance!   Listen to this week's podcast to hear about how Google Glass can improve your endurance exercises!

  • Episode 18 Are You Eating Your Way To Insomnia?

    01/12/2014 Duración: 30min

    In episode #18, I discuss the possibility that the foods you are eating are disrupting your gut biome, thereby driving patterns of insomnia. Additionally, I explore the how the common use of stimulants and other common foods disrupt the stability of your blood sugar, hormones, and sleep. Common caffeinated stimulants: Coffee, tea, chocolate, caffeinated sodas, energy drinks Common blood sugar disruptors: Too much carbohydrate at dinner Insufficient Protein at dinner Insufficient Fat at dinner Food sensitivities and allergies Foods that foster dysbiosis (negatively impacting gut bacteria associated with disease, etc) High glycemic foods: http://www.texasgrassfedbeef.com/grass-fed-meat-education/food-analysis-gi-gl-fat-ratio-nutrient-load-and-inflammation Recent study showing shift in gut biome associated with high fat, high sugar diet and circadian rhythm shift: http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0097500

  • Episode #17 Does Body Symmetry Predict Your Health, Emotional, And Performance Potential?

    25/11/2014 Duración: 24min

    Typically, to improve your health, emotional, and performance potential, you'd have to work on each individual area separately. However, with understanding your physical symmetry, you can tackle all three at the same time!   Listen to this week's podcast to learn about body symmetry and how it can help improve your life!

  • Episode #16 Does Poor Posture Make You Slow, Tired, and Fat?

    21/11/2014 Duración: 33min

    head forward posture is at epidemic levels due to laptop, tablet and smartphone use. Sitting for more than a few minutes at a time results in slouching, and, over time, vertical postural misalignment. Postural misalignment literally takes more energy to do day to day tasks- less efficient- an energy suck This in turn leads to higher physical stress on the body. Additionally, a greater emotional stress response is constantly generated in head forward posture Cortisol levels rise in response to body stressors like physical stress and emotional stress- therefore- poor posture leads to higher cortisol levels Cortisol levels have been directly linked to systemic inflammatory levels in the body- therefore- chronic poor posture results in chronically elevated levels. Targeted exercise and specific strength training can improve posture but often takes years of effort.   Postural Specific Structural Bodywork can speed the process of postural improvement dramatically- In just 10 weeks- most people experience dramati

  • Episode #15 Should I Eat Breakfast Or Should I Skip It?

    18/11/2014 Duración: 38min

    People have varying ideas of when to eat in relation to exercising. Some like to eat a little something right before while others wait until after their workout to have a recovery snack, but which is better? Listen to this week's podcast to learn about "intermittent fasting" and how it affects your workout!

  • Episode #14 Does Drinking Coffee Make You Fat?

    04/11/2014 Duración: 43min

    Grabbing a cup of coffee on the way to work is a part of a morning routine for many people. It tastes great and provides that extra kick some need to get started, but did you know that drinking coffee, or any other kind of caffeine, can actually make you gain weight?

  • Episode #13 Are you breathing correctly?

    27/10/2014 Duración: 01h03min

    Breathing is an innate activity that is vital to our every day lives. From the moment we are born, our lungs expand and collapse in order to provide the oxygen we need to function. But did you know that you could be breathing incorrectly? Listen to this week's podcast to learn how to improve your breathing which will, in result, increase your quality of life!

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