Movement Podcast

Building Better Coaches: Inside FMS with Almir Maljević

In this episode, we sit down with Almir Maljević—FMS partner in Bosnia, educator, and instructor for FMS courses—who has built a thriving system by doing one thing differently:He starts with the person, not the program.From rebuilding his own path after injury…  to realizing strength and power weren’t the missing piece…  to going all-in on screening, systems, and education…This is a real conversation about what actually works—and what most people get wrong.You’ll learn:• Why strength and power aren’t enough  • The moment he realized he needed to “empty the cup”  • How screening changed everything  • Why most coaches skip the most important step  • How to build trust before training  • The difference between being busy vs effective  • Why education—not exercise—is the real value  • How he built a business from zero clients to a scalable system  This isn’t theory.This is what it looks like when you apply the principles—and stick to them.---More about our guestWebsite: https://www.pfhsc.ba/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/team_pfhsc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProFit.Health.StrengthAndConditioning/---#FMS #MovementPodcast #SFMA #Coaching #FunctionalTraining #PerformanceFunctional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Why Fixing Your Gait Starts With These 5 Movements

Your gait—how you walk—can reveal a lot about your health, movement quality, and even your risk for injury or falls.In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down why gait analysis alone doesn’t tell the full story. Many people focus on the way someone walks, but the real problem often lies deeper in fundamental movement patterns like squatting, bending, rotating, balancing, and breathing.As our population ages, gait problems are becoming a major predictor of falls, joint replacements, and loss of independence. But identifying poor gait is only the first step. The real question is: what is causing the gait problem in the first place?In this conversation, we explore:• Why gait deviations happen• How compensations develop subconsciously• Why muscle strengthening alone often fails• The movement patterns that drive healthy walking• How developmental patterns and breathing can restore movement• Why functional movement matters more than isolated exercisesIf you want to better understand how gait connects to movement health, injury prevention, and long-term mobility, this episode is a must-watch.Learn more about Functional Movement Systems and our tools for assessing movement:https://www.functionalmovement.comFunctional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

The Future of Movement Assessment | Kinetisense

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton sit down with Ryan Como, CEO of Kinetisense, to talk about where movement screening is headed next.Ryan shares how his background as a chiropractor—and as an injured D1 hockey athlete—pushed him beyond “treat the painful joint” toward multi-segment, 3D movement assessment. The conversation covers how objective scoring, population comparisons, and AI-driven recommendations can enhance—not replace—clinical expertise.We dig into:• Why FMS breakpoints hold up when compared to lab-grade systems• Turning movement screening into trend data (0–100 scoring vs. only 0/1/2/3)• Using data loops to learn what correctives work best for who• Planar plasticity: why elite athletes move well in all three planesThe long game: movement epidemiology—catching risk before injury happensLearn more: https://www.kinetisense.com/fms-kinetisense/Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Asymmetries: When They’re Normal vs. When They Become a Risk Factor

Asymmetries are normal — but not all asymmetries are created equal. In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton break down the difference between anatomical, functional, and developmental asymmetry, and explain when asymmetry becomes a slippery slope that impacts performance, durability, and injury risk.They also discuss why the goal isn’t “perfect symmetry,” but keeping asymmetries from getting worse, and how movement screening helps coaches and clinicians make smarter training decisions.In this episode:• The 3 types of asymmetry: anatomical, functional, developmental• When asymmetry becomes a risk factor (and when it’s just sport-specific)• Why “don’t let it get worse” is the real goal• Key impairment asymmetries to watch: ankle dorsiflexion + grip strength• Why dynamic balance + functional patterns matter more than isolated measures• Practical ways to “scrub the corners” and restore awarenessMore from the Movement Podcast:  https://www.movementpod.com/Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter

Rehab Revolution: Lisa Chase Breaks Down Her 5 Pillars of Healing

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Lisa Chase returns—this time as an author. Drawing from decades of work with professional athletes and everyday patients, Lisa dives deep into the importance of addressing the whole person in rehab, not just the symptoms.She and Gray discuss:• The inspiration behind her new book Be Responsible• Why heart rate variability (HRV) is a game changer in patient care• How nervous system regulation must come before movement• Using technology like Newbie, BFR, and Oura Ring to guide interventions• The five wellness pillars: nervous system regulation, sleep, biology, movement, and environmentWhether you're a clinician or someone navigating your own healing journey, this episode will change how you view recovery and patient outcomes.-Lisa’s Book: Be Responsible — Because the System Isn’t: https://beresponsiblebook.com/home-Learn more about Lisa and her clinic-Tools Mentioned: HRV scanner, BFR, Newbie, New Calm, Oura RingMore from the Movement Podcast:  https://www.movementpod.com/Functional Movement SystemsYouTubeFacebookInstagramX (Twitter)Subscribe to the FMS Newsletter