The Body Uncovered

Participating in a triathlon is really something that sounds daunting and overwhelming. There are many misconceptions about what a triathlon is and who you might have to be in order to participate in one.

Dr. Jeff explains all of this and much more. We cover how he himself, an Emergency Room M.D., got involved in triathlons and how he started training others. We also cover the various distances of a triathlon, mindset for ...

Here is what you will learn in today's episode:
1. The difference between using the treadmill and outdoor activity
2. How to execute the following:
•A proper treadmill warm up
•A pyramid (or ramp up and down) program
•A fast flat program
•A random program
•A walk/jog program
3. You will learn some tips about how to execute increasing treadmill speed
4. You will learn how to deal with the tig...

Michele will "uncover" some issues with suggested alternate exercises. This is the common lure programs will use to "get you in the door". However, your body will NOT get the result. Most programming out there on social media does NOT understand proper biomechanics or functional anatomy. These are things you need a professional for to make the most of your time and get the results you are looking for SAFELY!

Ways...

In this episode, you will learn: 

1. What a functional exercise IS NOT
2. What a functional exercise IS
3. Examples of the four (functional) subsystems of the body – posterior oblique subsystem, anterior oblique subsystem, lateral subsystem, and the deep longitudinal subsystem.

Ways to get more information:

1. Subscribe to The Body Uncovered and share on social media or however you see fit.
2. Visit website to learn about Michele’s mission...

🖐 Hello everyone!! Today's episode is a sneak peak of my ebook - 5 Fitness Fallacies that you can purchase on my WEBSITE for ONLY $10!💥 AND that includes videos that will drop in your email every week for 5 weeks. You can't beat that.💥

So,  check out this episode as I introduce to you the top 5 Fitness Fallacies that I think need discussion -
1. Weight Loss Woes
2. Muscle Madness
3. Cardio Plans

In this episode, you will learn:

1. Stretching changes the body just like any other intervention to get a physical result.
2. Being able to stretch to the "N-th" degree is NOT the epitome of fitness.
3. Optimal tensional distribution throughout the body is THE goal.
4. Low back pain can't be "fixed" from one stretch.
5. Know WHY you are stretching something.
6. Connective tissue...

In this guest interview episode, we (un)cover how to approach healthy eating and achieving a healthy lifestyle in a totally different way with Amy Enos - licensed Occupational Therapist and Health Coach.

What you will learn:
1. What a health coach is and how one can benefit you
2. How to deal with the "American Diet"
3. What a health journey entails - how you will start and continue to success
4. ...

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

1. "Old age" is not why we get arthritis - think about joint health as activity related, not age related.
2. Hydrate - with clean water everyday - can take some pain away! AND your efforts in exercise and movement therapy won't be so severely diminished.
3. The fascial net - the push/pull system in the body- is a major contributor to joint health. The Kinesiogram™...

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
1. Learn what the Kinesiogram™ is and why you should get one!
2. You need to analyze to customize - what a TRUE custom program really is
3. I'm not in the business of selling results - WHAAAT???? The focus is on the process -  the analyzing your movement from head to toe, creating a report (The Kinesiogram™) so you can see what is going on with your body, and then doing a corrective exercise pr...

This is a FUN episode about Michele's conversation with a French woman she met at a local beach while body surfing and snorkeling.

The French Lady announces her confusion about "all this American Exercise" and tells us to "just live - move and live".

Michele agrees but then explains in a bit of detail about what a person needs to do to get to a specific goal. However, the French Lady says...

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
In this very lively and informative discussion, Christy helps indentify the issues that surround our roadblocks to exercise commitment and enjoyment. With a background in psychology and fitness coaching, Christy has designed a method of 'uncovering' your S.E.L.F. with her "Return to Self" program. Michele poses the questions that help get to the bottom of this as well as explain her &quo...

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
1. What interval training is and what it is not
2. What H.I.I.T. is and how you CAN do it on any level
3. What Tabata training is and why you should hold off on it unless you have met certain benchmarks
4. What EMOM is - and no, it's not a mom that is emailed to you....
5. How you can prepare your body for this type of exercise

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In this episode, you will learn:

1. The 3 basic parameters of cardiovascular exercise
2. How to manipulate these parameters for success
3. The main thing to pay attention to in the body when getting started

WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION:
1. Subscribe to The Body Uncovered and share on social media or however you see fit.
2. You can sign up HERE for the FREE Overcoming Your Weakest Link webinar. Lear...

In this episode, you will learn:

1. The errors people make when performing a row with resistance
2. What happens to muscle AND connective tissue when it is not recruited correctly
3.  The importance of opposing muscles
4. Understand what optimal tension deficit is (Michele's term invention!)
5. How to perform a row correctly

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Not to miss! In this interview with Dr. James Eldridge, EdD - Professor and Chair of the Kinesiology Department at  Angelo State University (part of Texas Tech system)- Dr. E.  will enlighten you about many topics regarding exercise physiology and the basis for a solid exercise program. This is the REAL background of what you see and hear in mainstream media about exercise!

0:00 - Introduction
2:00 - Dr. E's backg...

The is the podcasts first interview!! We are SO excited to welcome, one of THE original group exercise instructors of our time - Evlynne Householder! She is not only that but a formally trained dancer (experience and academic degrees), and a leader in healthy lifestyle choices.

In this episode,  you will learn about the origins of group exercise and how Evlynne has contributed to this ever popular form of exercise that is...

It's a lil' bit heated on The Body Uncovered today!!! Michele exposes two exercises she came across on social media and analyzes them for the confusion and danger they pose and offers alternate exercise solutions for both!

When you see an exercise that "looks" so "wow", you need to understand what the exercise is really doing and if it is appropriate for you. That is why I AM here.... I help ...

IN THIS EPISODE:

Michele reviews the 12-3-30 treadmill program brought to light by a social media influencer. She discuses the pros and cons to the this type of workout and how to navigate it. Michele discusses what questions you need to ask yourself before starting any program or trying some popular trend. Michele also discusses an incline starter program that you can try today!

Remember, your output is only as...

IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:

KEY FACTORS IN GAINING AND MAINTAINING BONE DENSITY -
Today, we are talking about optimal bone remodeling - where the bone building process is higher than the bone degradation process. This allows for better bone health.

Here are the concepts to keep in mind:
1. Strain Magnitude - The amount of relative change in bone length under mechanical loading to create a cha...