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Boris Bachmann has built a YouTube channel of over 20 squat videos, but still the questions come. In this lecture, Boris answers the seven main questions people have about squatting: why squat; low back pain from squatting; shoulder pain when squatting; deadlift strong, but squat weak; weak out of the hole; squat cuing; supplementary drills.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/boris-bachmann-squat-talk-squat-rx/

Boris Bachmann Squat Sample

Nutritionist Mike Rousell's powerful fat-loss ideas will show you how you or your clients can burn calories around the clock, set up a diet in a no-fail environment, and snack and fuel the way to greater weight loss. This is a re-packaging of his 21 Ways to Lose More Weight program, so if you've already purchased that, you already own this material. http://www.otpbooks.com/product/mike-roussell-21-ways-to-lose-more-weight/

Mike Roussell Lose More Fat Sample

In this lecture, Tom Furman discusses healthy aging from toddler to senior years: What will it take to maintain your easy movement ability? Which movements should be given priority, and how much time per week do they need to age gracefully? Whether for yourself or your clients, these important movements can make life-long changes if given a few minutes each day.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/tom-furman-the-ability-to-move/

Tom Furman Ability Sample

In this lecture, The Soccer Ball and the Golf Tee: Anatomy of Shoulder Impingement and Beyond, Eric Beard covers the anatomy of the shoulder and explains what happens when things go wrong in this complicated structure. What causes shoulder pain -- how to we avoid it, and recover from it when it happens?  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/eric-beard-anatomy-of-shoulder-impingement/

Eric Beard Shoulders Sample

From Gray Cook's DVD set, Applying the FMS Model, this is the audio MP3 and transcript of his live lecture. In this workshop, Gray, assisted by Brett Jones, fills in the blanks of what to remove or how to pick the right exercises following a Functional Movement Screen. If you already own the Applying the Model DVD, you already have this material, or if you'd like to watch the full video, you can order that from our sister site at otpbooks.com.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/gray-cook-applying-the-fms-model/

Gray Cook Applying the FMS Sample

What the heck is the core anyway? Here, athletic trainer Lee Burton describes the definition, discusses core testing and covers how assessment should be done.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/lee-burton-core-testing-assessment/

Lee Burton Core Sample

In planning a program following a movement screen, Brett Jones uses four primary exercise essentials -- not dozens, just four. In this short lecture, Brett outlines his go-to corrective exercise essentials.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/brett-jones-corrective-exercise-essentials/

Brett Jones Corrective Essentials Sample

This is the first in a series of dialogues between Gray Cook, PT, and Craig Liebenson, DC, in which they share their insights about the origins and evolution of functional movement assessment. Their discussion covers a wide range of topics from regional interdependence, the kinetic chain, the Prague School, to the SFMA and Malcolm Gladwell. In this conversation, these two authorities discuss where the physical therapy and chiropractic professions are headed.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/craig-liebenson-gray-cook-a-dialogue-on-function/

Liebenson and Cook Function Sample

This lecture covers the development of York Barbell exercise equipment from the beginning days of simple barbells made in the York Oil Burner shop, to the complete line of exercise tools that evolved over the next 30 years. In this commentary, Mike shares his depth of knowledge and passion to those of us who came later. Note: This lecture describes images in the transcript. You'll will want to have the transcript handy while listening for full enjoyment.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/mike-bondurant-york-barbell-equipment-1932-1953/

Mike Bondurant York Barbell Sample

In the past few years we've seen an explosion of discussion about fascia, its function and importance. Science journalist Paul Ingraham isn't so sure we're on the right track, and uses this presentation to make his case that as the science develops, it may not be that important. His thinking is this: Here's fascia, but why should we care?  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/paul-ingraham-fascia-science-does-it-matter/

Paul Ingraham Fascia Science Sample

Lecturing on coaxing fat loss clients through the sometimes long process of shedding bodyfat, strength coach Michael Boyle covers his most successful strategies when working with his clients. This is the audio file and transcript of Coach Boyle's Fat Loss Secrets DVD -- it's a live workshop lecture, and the sound isn't quite as good as our regular lectures. If you already own his DVD, you already have this material.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/michael-boyle-fat-loss-secrets/

Michael Boyle Fat Loss Secrets Sample

This lecture, Foam Roller Methods for Optimal Posture and Movement Organization will introduce new ideas on sensory motor learning and fascial rehabilitation to novice and sophisticated foam roller users. Foam rollers were first introduced through the Feldenkrais Method, a form of sensory motor learning that draws from a synthesis of neuroscience, bio-physics, child development and martial arts. Physical Therapist Stacy Barrows also combines influences from sports medicine, physical therapy and pilates to stimulate and create new ways to use this very versatile exercise tool. http://www.otpbooks.com/product/stacy-barrows-foam-roller-methods-for-posture/

Stacy Barrows Foam Roller Sample

What is functional training, and how does it differ from performance training? Performance coach Robb Rogers discusses the differences and similarities in this presentation that covers all ages and performance levels. Work capacity to landings, foot position to stances, there's a lot of material in this short lecture.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/robb-rogers-function-vs-performance-training/

Robb Rogers Function Sample

 In this lecture, Health from the Ground Up: A Practical Guide to Understanding Feet, Ankles and Shoes, wellness coach Ron Jones covers the topics from A to Z. Toddler to elderly and barefoot to heeled, Ron answers all your questions about foot health, pain and injury.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/ron-jones-understanding-feet-ankles-shoes/

Ron Jones Foot Fitness Sample

Everyone who has achieved success in fitness has a tale of how they achieved that success, one that includes most or all of the basic storytelling elements found in classic mythology. In this presentation, Lou Schuler gives examples of how a narrative structure applies to those just starting out on a fitness journey. Health clubs may be the most familiar places in the world to you, but they can be scary to the people you're trying to help. Lou's lecture will help you understand complex fitness transformations and inevitable pitfalls so you can help your clients successfully navigate the path.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/lou-schuler-the-heros-journey-into-fitness/

Lou Schuler Hero Sample

In The Importance of Optimizing Hormones Naturally, Mike Mahler gives a comprehensive lecture on the importance of optimizing hormones naturally. Hormones are bio-chemical messengers that greatly influence how we feel. Everything from sex drive, to mood, fat loss to muscle building -- it's all controlled by hormones. In this lecture, Mike will tell you how to make your hormones work for you instead of against you.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/mike-mahler-optimizing-hormones-naturally/

Mike Mahler Hormone Optimization Sample

From Dan Johns's DVD set, Intervention, this is the audio MP3 and transcript of his live lecture. In this workshop, Dan presents his simple tool kit of questions and ideas, and cuts through all the clutter to help you nail down what YOU need to do to improve your fitness, health and performance. If you already own the Intervention DVD, you already have this material, or if you'd like to watch the full video, you can download that (links below) or you can order the physical dvd from our sister site at otpbooks.com.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/dan-john-intervention-digital-video/

Dan John Intervention Sample

Coaches and trainers are always looking for a better way to improve programs for their athletes and clients. This is important, but Brijesh Patel wants to dig a little deeper. In this lecture, he'll tell you how to make your program better without gimmicks or fancy equipment, but with good old-fashioned hard work, discipline and accountability.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/brijesh-patel-its-not-all-about-the-sets-and-reps/

Brijesh Patel Sets Sample

In this lecture, Brett Jones discusses the art of corrective exercise, beginning at the ground floor of "follow the instructions," through concepts such as removing the negative, performance versus durability, correcting and conditioning and much more.  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/brett-jones-key-concepts-in-corrective-exercise/

Brett Jones Key Concepts Sample

In this interview-style lecture, physical therapists Joe Heiler and Gray Cook discuss the nuances of function, its definition and how the concept could be applied to rehabilitation and performance. How can strength coaches, trainers, athletic trainers and chiropractors use the idea of function in their work? Why hasn't function been defined after all these years?  http://www.otpbooks.com/product/joe-heiler-gray-cook-meaningful-impairments/

Heiler and Cook Impairments Sample

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