Podcast
The Movement System Podcast
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
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14 min
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
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23 min
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
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17 min
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
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14 min
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
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39 min
The Dandora Initiative with Coach Richard Omondi
Show notes
Learn more about the Dandora Initiative: https://dandorainitiative.org
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25 min
Strength Is Not Enough: The Qualities That Actually Drive Performance
Show notes
Get the free Plyometrics Masterclass: https://www.themovementsystem.com/webinar-replay-a-coach's-guide-to-plyometrics
Research referenced:
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29 min
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
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31 min
How to Program and Coach Plyometric Training
Show notes
Learn more: https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info
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27 min
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
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20 min
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
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21 min
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
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25 min
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
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23 min
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
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25 min
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):
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26 min
A Coach's Guide to Plyometrics
Show notes
Learn more and earn NSCA CEUs with Plyometrics 101
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29 min
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.
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42 min
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
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27 min
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):
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56 min
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
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19 min
Plyometrics and the Nervous System
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