Feb 21 2024 32 mins
Summary
Richard Aceves and Dr. Ed discuss the journey of new coaches and personal trainers in this conversation. They emphasize the importance of mentors, practical application, and simpleness. They also highlight the role of Moved coaches in addressing pain and injuries and the need for a strong foundation in movement. The conversation touches on the challenges of assessments, the benefits of low-skilled exercises, and the power of breath and listening to the body. They conclude by discussing the future of Moved Academy and the importance of finding balance in coaching.
Takeaways
Find mentors who can guide and support your development as a coach or personal trainer.
Focus on practical application and gain experience by working with various clients.
Keep it simple and prioritize movement as the medium for helping clients.
Listen to your breath and use it as a tool for mobility and creating tension.
Balance interoception and proprioception to understand and act in the world.
Practice and apply what you learn to gain a deeper understanding of coaching.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage
01:08 The Importance of Experience and Mentors
03:25 The Role of Moved Coaches in Addressing Pain and Injuries
04:50 Dr. Ed's Training Journey and Lessons Learned
07:07 The Evolution of Coaching and Personal Training
09:30 The Challenges of Assessments and Learning from Experience
11:18 The Importance of Physical Work and Building a Base
13:33 The Overwhelming Nature of Coaching and the Need for Mentors
15:24 The Importance of Keeping It Simple and Focusing on Movement
18:21 The Benefits of Low-Skilled Exercises and Real-World Objects
20:19 The Need for Practical Application and Experience
22:57 Using Breath and Listening to the Body for Mobility
25:54 The Quick Changes and Results of the Moved Approach
26:52 The Future of Moved Academy and the Importance of Data
28:41 Finding Balance Between Interoception and Proprioception
30:19 The Importance of Mentors and Practice
31:22 Conclusion