#20 Core Training Principles with Kevin Carr

This week's podcast episode features Kevin Carr, co-owner of Movement as Medicine, licensed massage therapist, certified functional strength coach, and certified strength & conditioning specialist. We talk about core training principles, holistic training approaches, benefits to unilateral training, and more! Kevin has already amassed a wealth of experience in the field of sports performance and personal training while working at Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in Woburn, Massachusetts working with US Olympians and Average Joes alike.  Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology from The University of Massachusetts-Amherst and a License in Massage Therapy from Cortiva Institute- Watertown, he is also credited with the completion of numerous continuing education certifications including FMS, SFMA, NKT Level 1 and 2, FRC, FAPP, Pn1, and PRI.   In this episode we discuss: Advice for trainers working with clients with rheumatoid arthritis or similar issues… @5:53 Programming for clients with chronic pain vs. playing it by feel.. @7:32 The benefits of unilateral training over bi-lateral dominant training… @11:26 Core principles of the CSFC (Certified Functional Strength Coach)… @12:29Stick Mobility utilization within the CSFC program… @14:45 Are you overtraining?  Signs to watch out for… @18:20 Varying coaching styles... @22:13 What CFSC has coming up and how they have adapted due to covid... @23:38 Kevin's upcoming book "Anatomy of Functional Training Through Human Kinetics"... @24:29 Disconnect between medical society and fitness industry... @28:24 How the US has handled covid compared to other countries... @33:27 Improvements needed in the medical field... @36:15 Training as part of preventative health care... @40:56 Why there is a need for more requirements to become a certified trainer... @42:55 MBSC intern program for young trainers... @43:02   More from Kevin at:  https://www.instagram.com/kev_in_carr/ https://movement-as-medicine.com