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The Movement System Podcast

Education, Fitness, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement

Improve your understanding of Human Movement!

This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement.

Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more.

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more.

Studying for the CSCS Exam?
Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

Fitness chart
#61
Episodes
150
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
25 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
6 days ago

Episodes

150 episodes, newest first

  1. A Full Year of Plyometric Training (Following CSCS Guidelines)

    Show notes

    Pass your CSCS Exam with confidence in 90 days with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    14 min
  2. CSCS Prep: Plyometrics (5th Edition Updates)

    Show notes

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test

    Pass the CSCS Exam in 90 days with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    23 min
  3. CSCS Prep: Chapter 12 Performance Enhancing Substances and Methods (5th Edition updates)

    Show notes

    Get a Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test

    Pass the CSCS Exam in 90 Days with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    17 min
  4. New CSCS Hypertrophy Guidelines (5th Edition Update)

    Show notes

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    14 min
  5. The Dandora Initiative with Coach Richard Omondi

    Show notes

    Learn more about the Dandora Initiative: https://dandorainitiative.org

    39 min
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  7. What Elite S&C Coaches Are Talking About in 2026: Sportsmith Conference Recap

    Show notes

    In this episode I review everything I learned at Sportsmith 2026. Tons of great speakers.

    Thanks to Legion Athletics for sponsoring this epiosde: https://legionathletics.rfrl.co/9j4dv

    Use Code: MOVEMENT to get 20% off your first order

    29 min
  8. How to Program and Coach Plyometric Training

    Show notes

    Learn more: https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info

    31 min
  9. CSCS Prep: Aerobic Training Adaptations

    Show notes

    In this episode we cover acute and chronic adaptations from aerobic training.

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course:

    https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    27 min
  10. How the Nervous System Adapts to Training

    Show notes

    Primary Source: Neuromusuclar Aspects of Sports Performance by Paavo Komi https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278315099_Neuromuscular_Aspects_of_Sport_Performance_Volume_XVII

    Learn more and earn NSCA CEUs:

    $1 Program Design Masterclass: https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout

    Plyometrics 101: https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info

    20 min
  11. CSCS Prep: Nutrition for Athletes

    Show notes

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    21 min
  12. CSCS Prep: Athlete Testing

    Show notes

    Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test:

    https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    25 min
  13. CSCS Prep: Overtraining

    Show notes

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

    23 min
  14. A Coach's Guide to Conditioning

    Show notes

    Get access to our $1 Program Design Masterclass (0.2 NSCA CEUs): https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout

    Program Design 101 (1.0 NSCA CEUs):

    https://www.themovementsystem.com/programdesigncourse

    25 min
  15. A Coach's Guide to Plyometrics

    Show notes

    Learn more and earn NSCA CEUs with Plyometrics 101

    26 min
  16. A Coach's Guide to Isometrics

    Show notes

    Learn More and Earn CEUs with The Movement System: https://www.themovementsystem.com

    References:

    Oranchuk, D., Storey, A., Nelson, A. and Cronin, J. Scientific basis for eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training: a narrative review. J Strength Cond Res. 2019; 33 (10): 2846-2859.

    Lum, Danny et al. "Comparing the Effects of Long-Term vs. Periodic Inclusion of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performances." Journal of strength and conditioning research vol. 37,2 (2023): 305-314. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004276

    Schaefer, L., Hoff, M. and Bittmann, F. Measuring the adaptive force. Eur J Transl Myol. 2015; 27 (3): 152-159.

    Lum D, Haff GG, Barbosa TM. The relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance: a systematic review. Sports. 2020;8:63.

    Lum, D., Barbosa, T.M., Joseph, R. et al. Effects of Two Isometric Strength Training Methods on Jump and Sprint Performances: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 3, 115–124 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00095-w

    Lum D, Joseph R. Relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance pre- and post-training. J Sports Med Phys Fit. 2020;60(4):520–6.

    29 min
  17. The Science of Bone Loading in Plyometrics and Running with Nathan Carlson

    Show notes

    Nathan Carlson is a physical therapist, coach, and business owner based out of Kansas City. He specializes in the management of bone stress injuries, managing the high school and collegiate runner, and implementing resistance training with endurance athletes. He is also a reviewer for The International Journal of Exercises Science.

    To learn more you can check out his website http://www.runningmatekc.com/ or follow him on IG: runningmatekc

    Rebuild: Evaluation and Return to Sport of Bone Stress Injuries (Get 20% OFF with code: MATT) https://runningmatekc.com/rebuild-bone-stress-injury-online-course/ Free Bone Stress Injury Return to Sport Guidebook https://adept-creator-3116.kit.com/6dbd56b3a6

    42 min
  18. 7 Program Design Mistakes I Made Writing 500+ Athlete Programs

    Show notes

    Earn NSCA CEUs with The Movement System courses:

    https://www.themovementsystem.com

    $1 Program Design Masterclass (0.2 NSCA CEUs):

    https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout

    27 min
  19. 5 Levels of Gym Tech Making Athletes Faster with Brett Morse

    Show notes

    Get $25 OFF OVR Performance: https://www.ovrperformance.com/movement

    Learn more from Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brettmorsetraining/

    Watch the Full Youtube Video for visuals of what we talk about in this podcast: https://youtu.be/M1JrANugjFA

    56 min
  20. Plyometrics and the Nervous System

    Show notes

    Learn more with Plyometrics 101:

    https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info

    19 min