This week's podcast episode features Chad Raynor. With over 16 years in the fitness industry, Chad has positioned himself as an elite trainer and influencer working with clients of all ages and backgrounds with a specialization in mobility. He is a NASM/CPT/CES/PES, Stick Mobility instructor, and holds SFG2 and FRC certifications.
In this podcast we discuss:
- 00:00 - Intro: Against all odds
- 05:57 - Chad's strength & mobility evolution
- 13:20 - Positioning, movement patterns, and strength through ranges
- 15:03 - Training splits: Joint specific vs loaded movement
- 18:58 - Addressing negativity on social media
- 25:00 - Arthrex biocomposite anchors
- 27:40 - Positioning for success - Chad talks Stick Mobility
- 28:17 - Should we focus on our mobility strengths or weaknesses?
- 30:29 - Can extreme ranges of motion be detrimental?
- 33:45 - Training frequency: Heavy lifting
- 37:16 - Passive stretching vs active stretching
- 42:29 - All training is strength training
- 45:12 - Chad talks “@TechnicalFitness” and social media
- 49:50 - NYC to California
- 53:51 - What is ‘recover’
More from Chad:
https://www.instagram.com/technicalfitness/
