Matt Cooper, Ben Longley, Ethen Kauiers
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Stating the obvious, sure, but humans really are complicated. In this episode we discuss some functions and dysfunctions that occur in the brain, we revisit some issues regarding sleep, general nutrition, and how our interactions with devices a
Sleep. You can't buy it, you can't bank it. Probably the most important component of recovery, sleep is also the most difficult component to control. How much do we really need? Is a deep sleep the best sleep? What can we do to improve the qual
Some housekeeping regarding resistance training and osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, plus some discussion regarding exercise and asthma, and the value of exercise (at any age) for the health of your brain.
We had every intention of discussing a great question we had received regarding training and asthma, but instead we got a little side-tracked. Running mechanics, hamstring injuries, rehab, a discussion on the plight of the elderly and their car
We take a look at what 'cardio' really means when people ask, "What is the best cardio for me to do?". Keeping in mind that ALL exercise has a cardiovascular component, we discuss different modes of aerobic and anaerobic conditioning, and the i
When is it time to stop the rehabilitation process? What is meant by the term 'prehab'? Is it possible to overdo either of these programs? We address these issues, and more!
The Paleo Diet. There are as many thoughts about this system of nutrition as there are people who have tried it. Is it really safe for modern humans? Is any 'diet' really worth its salt? In this episode of Optimus Primate we discuss aspects of
We had a great question relating to a common issue with women post-partum - pelvic floor damage/weakness/instability. We take a look at how things can go wrong with this system of muscles, and talk about a couple of strategies that can help. We
Matt, Ben and Ethen attack all of the big issues in this episode! Matt has injured his achilles tendon, so naturally talk shifts to the ludicrous idea of COVID-19 being an engineered bioweapon. Naturally, aliens get a mention also. Somewhere al
Matt, Ben and Ethen discuss aspects of the various branches of physical therapy: osteopathy, physiotherapy, myopathy and chiropractic. Plus they address a client question regarding body composition and the capacity of the body to maintain stren
Matt, Ben and Ethen discuss what it's like being a personal trainer in the time of COVID-19, Zoom and isolation. They also answer some client questions about 1RM - why test it? - and how to increase body awareness - or physical mindfulness - to
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