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The HNL Movement Podcast Trailer | ft. Andrew Takata

The HNL Movement Podcast is here! You can find and listen to my podcast on all main directories. I am looking forward to bringing you discussions related to optimizing human performance so that you can elevate the quality of your life. Join me in my passion to learn, understand, and share how health, nutrition, lifestyle, and movement collectively contribute to human performance.

Latest Episodes

May 2, 2023

172. Understanding the Influences and Challenges of Food Cho...

In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew discusses practical strategies for athletes to make health...

Apr 25, 2023

171. Luis Ramirez On Passion For Volleyball, Coaching, &...

Let’s welcome Coach Luis Ramirez to the HNL Movement podcast! He shares so many great experiences, from grow...

Apr 21, 2023

170. Exercise Prescription Vs. Exercise Execution For Optima...

Andrew dives into the concept of how we need to do more than rely solely on what exercise we’re doing, or pu...

Apr 14, 2023

169. Proximal Movement Function For Optimal Performance...

Andrew dives into the concept of how proximal function is extremely important to reduce injury risk and optimi...

Apr 7, 2023

168. Leslie Wright On Bodywork, Recovery, & Fascial Str...

Leslie Wright, the founder of The Wright Stretch and Fascial Stretch Therapy practitioner, joins us for this e...

Mar 28, 2023

167. PhD Journey Update: Spring 2023!...

Andrew shares updates about navigating through his 4th semester in his PhD program! This episode is a great in...

Mar 21, 2023

166. National Athletic Training Month 2023: There's An...

Andrew talks about National Athletic Training Month and reminds everyone to show your appreciation to all the ...

Mar 14, 2023

165. Dr. Suma Metla On Pediactric Physical Therapy, Motor De...

Let’s welcome Dr. Suma Metla, the founder of Three Little Ducks Hawaii and a physical therapist who speciali...

Mar 7, 2023

164. Focusing On The Eccentric Phase Of Movement & Trai...

Andrew dives into the importance of the eccentric phase during movement and training. Don’t forget about it,...

Feb 28, 2023

163. More Is Not Always Better: Finding The Optimal Dose...

This episode is all about doing more is not always better. Instead find the optimal dose or range that will yi...

jill miller

Feb 21, 2023

162. Jill Miller On Self-Care, Myofascial Release, & Tu...

Welcome Jill Miller, the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and best-selling author of self-care tune up ...

changing times

Feb 14, 2023

161. Learning From Past Experiences & Adapting With The...

This episode is all about adapting to current times and finding ways to improve what was effective in the past...

internal vs external focus

Feb 8, 2023

160. Internal Vs. External Focus Benefits For Movement &...

Internal and external focus, cueing, and feedback can have a big impact on training and results. Andrew discus...

jay christensen

Jan 31, 2023

159. Jay Christensen On Athletic Training For Disney On Ice,...

Let’s welcome Jay Christensen, MS, ATC, back to the HNL Movement Podcast! Check out Jay’s first episode (E...

back to basics

Jan 24, 2023

158. Back To Basics: Training & Exercise Concepts...

Let’s get back to basics with exercise, movement, and training. Andrew discusses the key basic exercises, co...

prevent training setbacks

Jan 17, 2023

157. Preventing Training Setbacks To Optimize Performance &#...

Andrew discusses key insights that will help everyone listen to their body and minimize any setbacks with trai...

rick olderman

Jan 10, 2023

156. Rick Olderman On Addressing Movement Dysfunctions &...

Welcome Rick Olderman to the HNL Movement Podcast! Rick shares his experiences going through physical therapy ...

unstable surfaces training

Jan 3, 2023

155. Should You Train On Unstable Surfaces? Theory & Ap...

Happy New Year! Andrew discusses the theory and application of incorporating unstable surfaces in training. Li...

HNL Movement 2022

Dec 27, 2022

154. Wrapping Up 2022 – Get Ready To Jump Into 2023!...

Another year is in the books! Listen in to Andrew’s insights, lessons learned, and reflections this past yea...

Dec 20, 2022

153. Michelle Hillier On Health & Wellness, Personal Gr...

Let’s welcome Michelle Hillier to the HNL Movement Podcast! Michelle shares how all her experiences have hel...

Dec 13, 2022

152. Correcting Movement Patterns & Learning To Move Ef...

Andrew dives into key concepts that help him, and his athletes correct movement patterns, learn how to move pr...

Dec 6, 2022

151. Theory, Application, And Benefits Of Percussion Therapy...

Andrew shares valuable information about percussion therapy and massage guns in this episode. Although there i...

NOVOS

Nov 29, 2022

150. Chris Mirabile On The Hallmarks Of Aging, Longevity, &#...

Welcome Chris Mirabile, the Co-Founder & CEO of NOVOS, to the HNL Movement Podcast! This is an extremely ...

happy thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2022

149. Building Habits, Finding Balance, & Happy Thanksgi...

Can you believe it’s already Thanksgiving?! Andrew talks about being thankful for health, wellness, and all ...

Nov 15, 2022

148. Synthesizing Research, Applying Information, & 3rd...

Andrew shares an update with his PhD in Biomechanics journey. He gives a little insight in his area of study, ...

max newlon

Nov 8, 2022

147. Max Newlon On Brain Training, Improving Focus, And Elev...

Welcome Max Newlon, the President of BrainCo, to the HNL Movement Podcast! This episode discusses how you are ...

knee health and function

Nov 1, 2022

146. Fundamentals Of Optimizing Knee Health: Anatomy, Functi...

Keeping your knees healthy and performing optimally goes well beyond just working on quad and hamstring streng...

Oct 25, 2022

145. General Adaption Syndrome & Lifestyle Practices Ou...

Will more training lead to better performance? That’s a loaded question that is very complex to answer. Andr...

ryne sullivan

Oct 18, 2022

144. Ryne Sullivan On Helping Others, Training For Sports, A...

Let’s welcome Ryne Sullivan to the HNL Movement Podcast! Ryne grew up in New Orleans and has been around spo...

get started

Oct 11, 2022

143. Get Started Working Toward Your Goals Immediately!...

Andrew talks about key points to get started and taking action steps immediately. We are all guilty of putting...

movement literacy

Oct 4, 2022

142. Improving Your Movement/Physical Literacy Through Train...

How physically literate are you? Let’s break that down in this episode. Our bodies crave movement to improve...

Sep 27, 2022

141. Cody Collins On Baseball Training, Facing The Yips, And...

This week features Cody Collins on the HNL Movement Podcast! Cody grew up working out, training, and excelling...

anatomy trains

Sep 20, 2022

140. Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Meridians, & Human Move...

Have you heard about anatomy trains? Did you know that your myofascial system creates direct connections and s...

anatomy trains

Sep 13, 2022

139. Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Meridians, & Human Move...

Have you heard about anatomy trains? Did you know that your myofascial system creates direct connections and s...

guysen terai

Sep 6, 2022

138. Guysen Terai On Strength & Conditioning, Improving...

Let’s welcome Guysen Terai to the HNL Movement Podcast! Guysen recently moved back to Hawaii after being a s...

knee pain

Aug 30, 2022

137. What Is The Root Cause Of Knee Pain? Going From Pain To...

Do you suffer from nagging and annoying knee pain that is preventing you from doing activities? Even if you ar...

phd 2nd year

Aug 23, 2022

136. 2nd Year Of My PhD Journey! Excited To Move Forward!...

Summer is over and Andrew is starting his 2nd year in his PhD program! This episode is a brief update on his P...

rewire fitness

Aug 16, 2022

135. Ed Gibbins On Neuro-Training, Mental Readiness, Cogniti...

Welcome Ed Gibbins, the Co-Owner and Chief Product Officer at Rewire Fitness, to the HNL Movement Podcast! For...

warmup effectively

Aug 9, 2022

134. Are You Warming Up Effectively? Components And Consider...

This episode is all about how to implement an effective warmup strategies to help you better prepare for your ...

rotator cuff

Aug 2, 2022

133. Rotator Cuff 101: Understanding Optimal Shoulder Health...

Do you have rotator cuff problems? Are you looking to prevent shoulder injuries in overhead sports? Listen in ...

taka athletic training NBA

Jul 26, 2022

132. Takahiro Uchida On Moving To The US, Athletic Training ...

Welcome Takahiro (Taka) Uchida to the podcast this week! Taka is an assistant athletic trainer with the Atlant...

acl injury

Jul 19, 2022

131. Everything About ACL Injuries: Anatomy, Function, Rehab...

Listen in to this informative and educational episode on all things pertaining to anterior cruciate ligament (...

movement quality

Jul 12, 2022

130. 5 Key Factors That Will Elevate Your Movement Quality...

Andrew shares 5 key areas to focus on that will greatly improve the quality of how you move. These fundamental...

sheera goren zygo

Jul 5, 2022

129. Sheera Goren On Staying Active, Boutique Fitness, And Z...

Let’s welcome Sheera Goren to the HNL Movement Podcast! She is the Co-Founder of Zygo, an innovative and rev...

what is biomechanics

Jun 28, 2022

128. What Is Biomechanics? Applying Biomechanics To Real Lif...

Andrew provides a great overview of what biomechanics is. Biomechanics is a subdiscipline of kinesiology and o...

recover effectively

Jun 21, 2022

127. Matching Recovery Strategies To Your Training Demands F...

Recovery is a big topic, but how do you effectively apply recovery strategies to match your training demands? ...

harrison kuroda

Jun 14, 2022

126. Harrison Kuroda On Pitching Performance, Overcoming Inj...

Welcome Harrison Kuroda to the HNL Movement Podcast! There’s many great insights he shares from his experien...

train to perform

Jun 7, 2022

125. 5 Tips To Train How You Want To Perform...

Andrew discusses five tips to help you train like how you want to perform. These tips will help you to maximiz...

relax and stay loose

May 31, 2022

124. Relax And Stay Loose To Improve Velocity, Explosiveness...

Andrew shares a key tip to help athletes to be powerful and explosive on gameday: relax and stay loose. Once a...

kupono fey

May 24, 2022

123. Kupono Fey On Transferable Lessons From Sports That Con...

Let’s welcome back Kupono Fey to the podcast to share many valuable insights on the lessons that athletes le...

1st year phd student

May 17, 2022

122. Finished My 1st Year As A PhD Student! Awesome Experien...

Andrew wrapped up his 1st year in his PhD program! He shares his awesome experiences and valuable lessons lear...

got injured

May 10, 2022

121. Got Injured? Restoring Optimal Performance Requires Mor...

Andrew discusses a very important topic, and often a misconception, for many athletes in rehabilitation. Tissu...

May 3, 2022

120. Patrick Katahara On Jiu Jitsu, LCL Repair, And Resource...

Let’s welcome Patrick Katahara, a physician assistant and avid jiu jitsu martial artist to the podcast this ...

Apr 26, 2022

119. Managing The Right Amount Of Stress For Optimal Perform...

Andrew shares valuable perspectives on stress management and how the right amount of stress can be extremely b...

food journal

Apr 19, 2022

118. Effective Short-Term Food Journaling To Improve Nutriti...

Andrew dives into helpful information about food journaling to improve your nutrition habits. Long-term food j...

Apr 12, 2022

117. Marcus & Chanteal Malepeai On Supporting Each Othe...

This episode welcomes two great UH athletes, Marcus and Chanteal Malepeai (formerly Chanteal Satele)! They are...

proactive vs reactive for performance

Apr 5, 2022

116. Being Proactive vs. Reactive To Optimize Your Results A...

In this episode, Andrew dives into a very valuable tip to help optimize your performance; being proactive. Bei...

motor control

Mar 29, 2022

115. The Importance Of Motor Control And Imprinting Movement...

What is motor control? What does acceptable motor control look like? Listen in to this episode as Andrew expla...

athletic training

Mar 22, 2022

114. Reid Takano On Initiative, Work Ethic, And The Past �...

Continuing with the National Athletic Training Month episode, Andrew welcomes Reid Takano to the podcast! Reid...

national athletic training month

Mar 15, 2022

113. Celebrating The Athletic Training Profession During Nat...

March is National Athletic Trainers’ Month! Show all the athletic trainers you know your appreciation for al...

athletic training

Mar 8, 2022

112. Joel Jaucian On Athletic Training, Empathy, And Advocat...

March is National Athletic Training Month! This episode Andrew welcomes Joel Jaucian, a Certified Athletic Tra...

cultural influences on nutrition

Mar 1, 2022

111. Cultural Influences Greatly Impact Nutrition Habits In ...

This episode is all about culture influences on nutrition. Nutritional practices and beliefs are not going to ...

core function and kinetic chain

Feb 22, 2022

110. Making Sense Of Core Function & Its Integration In...

This episode is all about the importance of core function. In this episode, Andrew will give you a refreshment...

ivan flores muay thai

Feb 15, 2022

109. Ivan Flores On Muay Thai, Developing A Strong Mindset, ...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes former professional Muay Thai fighter, and world-class coach Ivan Flores to t...

head and neck posture

Feb 8, 2022

108. 5 Keys To Why You Need To Pay Attention To Head And Nec...

This episode is not to be missed if you are scrolling through which episode to watch. Listen in on this one ab...

continual improvement

Feb 1, 2022

107. Continual Improvement And Striving To Achieve More In S...

This week, Andrew shares some of his thoughts around continual improvement and 5 tips that help us continue to...

emily lindholm pilates

Jan 25, 2022

106. Emily Lindholm On Benefits Of Movement, Dance & Pi...

This week, welcome Emily Lindholm to the podcast. Emily is a Pilates instructor and also the writer for the sh...

shoulder health

Jan 18, 2022

105. Basics Of Elevating Shoulder Health & Performance...

Your shoulder is an extremely mobile and extraordinary joint in the body. In this episode, Andrew dives into g...

interpret research

Jan 11, 2022

104. Interpreting Research Articles To Improve Understanding...

This episode is for everyone, as we all know there is endless information at our fingertips. We can literally ...

raj anand

Jan 4, 2022

103. Dr. Raj K. Anand On Coronary Heart Disease And Promotin...

This is a very special episode, featuring Dr. Raj K. Anand, a retired cardiologist, inventor, and author. Dr. ...

Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022

Dec 28, 2021

102. Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022...

Christmas is now over, and we are officially reaching the end of the year 2021! With the new year upon us, And...

Dec 21, 2021

101. Ph.D. Journey Update: 1st Semester Is Done!...

This week, Andrew gives an update on his Ph.D.! Listen in to hear how Andrew’s first semester went. Spoiler ...

Dec 14, 2021

100. Tommy Heffernan On Family, Pursuing Your Passion, And G...

Thank you for tuning in to the 100th episode! In this episode, welcome University of Hawaii’s strength and c...

Dec 7, 2021

099. Understanding Goals Are Complex: Step-By-Step Process F...

With the new year approaching, this episode is all about goal setting and how we can effectively achieve the g...

Nov 30, 2021

098. The Holiday Season Is The Best Time To Learn About Nutr...

Now that we are in the holiday season, this episode is all about holiday nutrition. For those who have a hard ...

Nov 23, 2021

097. Micah Christenson On Being Prepared For Opportunities A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Micah Christenson, arguably the best setter in the world, to the podcast! Mic...

Nov 16, 2021

096. Muscle Elasticity And Pliability For Optimal Power And ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the subject of muscle elasticity. He illustrates this with the analogy of a...

Nov 9, 2021

095. Training Smart Is Crucial For Reducing Injuries, Making...

This week’s episode is all about training smart and looking at the ways we can become our absolute best whil...

Nov 2, 2021

094. Chris Kidawski On Doing What You Love, Bodywork, And Pr...

This week’s episode contains many gems, including a plethora of information from expert strength and conditi...

Oct 26, 2021

093. The Elaborate Fascial Network: Much More Than Connectiv...

This episode is all about the fascial system. In recent years, new research has continued to investigate the f...

Oct 19, 2021

092. Understanding Brachial Plexus “Stinger” Injuries An...

With football season in full swing, it’s time to talk about brachial plexus injuries. In this episode, Andre...

Oct 12, 2021

091. Kanani Danielson On Dedication, Motivation, And Growing...

This episode welcomes a UH volleyball great, Kanani Danielson! Andrew worked with Kanani at UH, where she had ...

Oct 5, 2021

090. Understanding Energy Balance And Energy Availability Fo...

This week’s episode is great for athletes or anyone looking to improve their metabolic function for increase...

Sep 28, 2021

089. Habit Of Hydration: For Health, Training, And Optimal P...

The episode this week is all about hydration. This is an important topic, as hydration has a positive effect o...

Sep 21, 2021

088. Yancy Medeiros On The Evolution Of MMA, Of Training, An...

This week, Yancy Medeiros comes back to the podcast! Yancy was one of the first guests on the podcast, and now...

Sep 14, 2021

087. The Art Of Performance: Practice Applying Your Knowledg...

In this episode, Andrew goes into depth about the ways that we apply the knowledge that we have obtained and m...

Sep 7, 2021

086. How The Milk Crate Challenge Demonstrates The Importanc...

This week’s episode is all about stability. Andrew gives the example of all the people out there posting vid...

Aug 31, 2021

085. Michelle Arnold On Learning Creativity, Dedication, And...

This week, welcome to the podcast performance coach Michelle Arnold! Michelle is a fascinating speaker and has...

Aug 24, 2021

084. Starting My Ph.D. Journey! Let The Adventure Begin!...

This week, Andrew updates us on his Ph.D.! Listen in to hear all about what Andrew will be up to in the upcomi...

Aug 17, 2021

083. Utilize Sports Foods To Maximize Performance While Avoi...

This week, Andrew provides some key nutrition information involving sports foods. Sports foods include anythin...

Aug 10, 2021

082. Tim Kamana On Versatility, Adversity, And Working To Ma...

This episode features an interview with football player Tim Kamana! Andrew has worked with Tim throughout the ...

Aug 3, 2021

081. Fundamental Movement Concepts That Will Greatly Elevate...

In this week’s episode, Andrew touches base on 4 fundamental movements that will help to elevate your perfor...

Jul 27, 2021

080. Kalei Greeley On Persevering Through Rehab, Overcoming ...

This episode features UH volleyball star Kalei and her journey with sports, teamwork, and injuries. This is es...

Jul 20, 2021

079. Taping, Bracing, And Strengthening For Optimal Recovery...

In this week’s episode, Andrew addresses the subject of taping and bracing. If you’re an athlete, you’ve...

Jul 13, 2021

078. Miah Ostrowski On Hard Work, Waiting For Opportunities,...

This episode features Miah Ostrowski, a football and basketball star player from UH. Miah is someone who can p...

Jul 6, 2021

077. Simplify Your Actions, Pick The “Low Hanging Fruit,...

This week, Andrew dives into the subject of sticking with your goals based on the concept of reaching for the ...

Jun 29, 2021

076. The Tried and True Store For All Your Nutritional Needs...

This week’s topic is nutrition and navigating the grocery store. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “where sho...

Jun 22, 2021

075. Dr. Kaori Tamura On Overcoming Obstacles And The Suppor...

This week’s episode features Dr. Kaori Tamura, an athletic trainer who was also Andrew’s program director ...

Jun 15, 2021

074. How To Develop Your Recipe For Performance...

A recipe is a great analogy to use when understanding how things fit together and balance out. This week, Andr...

Jun 8, 2021

073. Brittany Fan On Focus, Perseverance, and Self-Belief Fo...

This week, welcome professional golfer, Brittany Fan, to the podcast! Brittany is here to share her journey wi...

Jun 1, 2021

072. Practice The Skill Of “Eating Until Satisfied” For ...

The topic for this week’s episode is nutrition, eating until you’re satisfied. Andrew gives us tips on how...

May 25, 2021

071. How To Sift Through Health And Fitness Information To A...

If you’re someone who is focusing on your health and wellness goals, how much information do you come across...

May 18, 2021

070. Training Tips With Tony Silva: Get Started With Health,...

Welcome back to the podcast, comedian Tony Silva! Tony is joining Andrew this week in a highly entertaining co...

May 11, 2021

069. Growing Outside Of Your Comfort Zone: Follow Me Along M...

Listening to this episode, take some time to reflect. Think about this last year. Think about where you starte...

May 4, 2021

068. Samson Anguay On Positive Coaching, Giving Back, and Th...

This week, welcome football coach Samson Anguay to the podcast! As a coach, Samson is truly inspiring to liste...

Apr 27, 2021

067. Why You Should Take Ankle Sprains Seriously For Health ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the importance of properly rehabbing and strengthening following ankle spra...

Apr 20, 2021

066. Liz Flannigan On Living an Active Lifestyle, Hawaii Lif...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Liz Flannigan, a friend and colleague of his from athletic training school....

Apr 13, 2021

065. How To Maximize Off-Season Training and Make It Count...

This episode is all about the importance of off-season training, and how to do it so that your body gets what ...

Apr 6, 2021

064. Louis Smolka on Body Awareness, Developing Technique, a...

In this week’s episode, welcome UFC fighter, Louis “Da Last Samurai” Smolka to the podcast! Louis shares...

Mar 30, 2021

063. The Truth About Calories: How Important Is It?...

In this episode, let’s talk about calories. How many times in the last week have you decided to eat or not e...

Mar 23, 2021

062. Manti Te‘o On Confidence, Work Ethic, And Striving To...

In this episode, welcome NFL linebacker, Manti Te‘o, to the podcast! Listen in for some great stories and in...

Mar 16, 2021

061. Making Time To Build The Lifestyle That You Want...

How often do we say to ourselves or others that we just don’t have enough time? We all have busy lives, bala...

Mar 9, 2021

060. Tessa Fournier On Competing, Managing Injuries, and The...

This episode features Tessa Fournier, who is professional volleyball player, Kupono Fey’s girlfriend. Tessa ...

Mar 2, 2021

059. Understanding Knee Alignment and The Proper Mechanics f...

In this episode, Andrew takes a deep dive into the subject of proper knee alignment and the importance of taki...

Feb 23, 2021

058. Jensen Park On Body Awareness, Maintenance, And Being A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes baseball player, Jensen Park to the podcast! Jensen Park shares his story and...

Feb 16, 2021

057. How To Become A Client-Centered Coach...

This episode is great for coaches or anyone who aspires to be a coach or is looking to improve their coaching ...

Feb 9, 2021

056. Augie Tulba On Learning Through Loss, Working Hard, and...

This episode features the iconic Augie T., the successful stand-up comedian, relating to people of all ages, b...

Feb 2, 2021

055. Why We All Need Corrective Exercises: Emphasize Correct...

This episode is all about corrective exercises. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), t...

Jan 26, 2021

054. Samantha Neyland On Self Worth, Self-Awareness, and Dev...

This week’s episode features Samantha Neyland, 2020 Miss Hawaii USA! Samantha shares her background and spea...

Jan 19, 2021

053. Nutrition Goals For 2021 and Beyond: Creating Sustainab...

How can we make our nutrition habits more sustainable this year? Most of us have tried some sort of short-term...

Jan 12, 2021

052. Danny Sepkowski On Going For It, Training Smart, and El...

In this episode, Andrew interviews a long-time friend and client, Danny Sepkowski. Danny is a photographer who...

Jan 5, 2021

051. The Ongoing Process of Setting Goals, Developing Positi...

It’s already the New Year, 2021! Most of us come up with resolutions each year. Before setting your resoluti...

Dec 29, 2020

050. Takashi Moribe On Athletic Training, Rolfing, and Creat...

In this episode, Andrew talks to Takashi Moribe, a certified athletic trainer and Rolfer from Tokyo, Japan. Ta...

Dec 22, 2020

049. Pete Naschak On Vision Training, Information Processing...

This episode features a very special guest, Pete Naschak, who is one of the co-founders of Senaptec, a company...

Dec 15, 2020

048. Reflecting On 2020: Learn, Grow, and Get Ready For 2021...

We are now in December of the year 2020. This year has been a challenging year for all of us, and just in a co...

Dec 8, 2020

047. Larry “Tui” Tuileta On Following Your Heart...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Larry Tuileta, aka Tui, to the podcast! Tui is a Hawaii-born-and-raised star ...

Dec 1, 2020

046. Bryant Moniz on Work Ethic, Spreading Positivity, and C...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Bryant Moniz, former University of Hawaii quarterback and professional quarte...

Nov 24, 2020

045. Holiday Nutrition Tips To Stay On Course With Health, F...

The holidays are here already! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in this episode, Andrew dives into ...

Nov 17, 2020

044. Shawna Santos On Following Your Dreams, Persevering, an...

In this episode, Andrew interviews former professional volleyball player, Shawna Santos! This episode is fille...

Nov 10, 2020

043. Alika Williams On Gaining Strength Through Adversity an...

In this episode, Andrew interviews one of Hawaii’s most loved volleyball trainers, Alika Williams. Alika Wil...

Nov 3, 2020

042. Movement 101: Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Regio...

In this episode, Andrew goes into the concept of regional interdependence. The concept of regional interdepend...

Oct 27, 2020

041. Aneesa On What to Expect After ACL Surgery, Restoring F...

This episode features an interview with Aneesa, a Pennsylvania-born athlete who eventually re-located to Hawai...

Oct 20, 2020

040. Tumua Tuinei: From Football to Stand-Up Comedy...

This episode features Tumua Tuinei, a former University of Hawaii football player turned stand-up comedian. Tu...

Oct 13, 2020

039. Consistency Is Key For Improvement, Success, And Optima...

In this episode, Andrew talks about one of the key factors of success, consistency. Andrew states that success...

Oct 6, 2020

038. Dr. Laura Jaget, On Helping People To Stay In Alignment...

This episode features chiropractor Dr. Laura Jaget, who shares the evolution of her story from being a competi...

Sep 29, 2020

037. David Orozco On Intuitive Eating, Nourishing Your Soul,...

What could be possible by changing our relationship with the food we enjoy? If you have ever been on a diet, t...

Sep 22, 2020

036. Early Youth Specialization In Sports Is Not Recommended...

How do we become more physically literate? In this episode, Andrew highlights how early youths benefit from tr...

Sep 15, 2020

035. Kupono Fey On Working Hard On And Off The Court To Impr...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Kupono Fey, a professional volleyball athlete from Hawaii, as he shares his s...

Sep 8, 2020

034. Listen To Your Body: 4 Tips To Improve This Skill And E...

How do you listen to your body? Can you recognize the signals your body is giving you? Why is this important? ...

Sep 1, 2020

033. Neil Santiago On Establishing A Multidimensional Approa...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Neil Santiago, a certified athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning ...

Aug 25, 2020

032. Are You Icing Injuries Too Much? How Excessive Icing Ca...

Are you over-icing your injuries? This could be an eye-opening episode for anyone who has learned to religious...

Aug 18, 2020

031. Ronley Lakalaka On Playing Through Injuries, Developing...

This episode is filled with many great stories from Ronley Lakalaka, former San Diego State University linebac...

Aug 11, 2020

030. Start Firing And Turning Your Muscles On To Maximize Yo...

Have you ever done certain exercises or strength training where you didn’t feel the right muscles turning on...

Aug 4, 2020

029. Tony Silva, Da Braddahs, On Competitiveness, Running Ma...

This week’s episode features the one and only Tony Silva, from Da Braddah’s and Friends! Da Braddah’s an...

Jul 28, 2020

028. Get Rid Of Annoying Hamstring Issues: Considering How E...

Listen in to this basic breakdown covering the common mechanisms of hamstring strains, considerations for reha...

Jul 21, 2020

027. Matt Kwock, PA-C, On Learning How To Keep Fit And Funct...

This episode features Matt Kwock, a physician assistant and good friend of Andrew. Listen to this conversation...

Jul 14, 2020

026. Lateral Knee Pain and IT Band Problems? It's Time...

This is a very informative episode and one not to miss if you’ve ever experienced any issues with IT band ti...

Jul 7, 2020

025. Tony On How To Incorporate Healthy Sustainable Habits a...

This episode is full of gems, and not to be missed if you’re looking to find balance and fulfillment with yo...

Jun 30, 2020

024. Maximize Your Results By Training With Intent, Focus, a...

In this episode, Andrew suggests taking a look at the way that you train. What are you focusing on when you’...

Jun 23, 2020

023. Got Tightness? Do More Than Just Stretch And Myofascial...

Got tightness? In this episode, Andrew discusses the ways that we can address muscle soreness, tightness, and ...

Jun 16, 2020

022. Randy Morris, Owner FitRM, On Discipline, Training, Men...

This episode features Randy Morris, a true awe inspiring performance coach with an impeccable story. As an Afr...

Jun 9, 2020

021. Understanding The Basics Of Nutrition Portion Sizes | T...

Do you ever wonder how much you should be eating? This is a common inquiry, and the answers tend to vary. Some...

Jun 2, 2020

020. Yancy Medeiros, UFC Veteran, On His Fighting Career and...

In this episode, Andrew interviews UFC veteran Yancy Medeiros! This episode is very uplifting, as Yancy shares...

May 26, 2020

019. Nagging Tendinopathy: 6 Steps To Tackle Tendon Pain Imm...

Tendonitis is one of the most frustrating nagging injuries for athletes. Addressing underlying issues that may...

May 19, 2020

018. Derek Takai, DDS, On Deliberating Having ACL Reconstruc...

I am excited to share this week’s episode with Derek Takai, DDS, as he shares his story growing up playing s...

May 12, 2020

017. History Tells Us To Incorporate Exercise Into Our Lifes...

Dating back throughout history, there are a few common trends that we see for health and fitness. We all need ...

May 5, 2020

016. Jay Christensen, Head Athletic Trainer Marvel Universe ...

I am excited to welcome Jay Christensen, MS, ATC, to the podcast this week. We both go a while back and were g...

Apr 28, 2020

015. Home Exercise Equipment: Needs To Be Versatile, Worth G...

There's so many options when it comes to purchasing exercise equipment, both large and small purchases. Bottom...

Apr 21, 2020

014. Ka'imi Fairbairn, Kicker Houston Texans, On Menta...

I’m excited to share this week’s episode with Ka’imi Fairbairn who is the kicker for the Houston Texans....

Apr 14, 2020

013. How To Continue Training Smart While Staying At Home...

How can you keep progressing with training, fitness, and exercise during this time of social distancing? I wil...

Apr 7, 2020

012. Kaia, On His Journey Growing Up, Promoting Health, Over...

Kaia shares his story from growing up around sports, playing basketball, overcoming knee injuries, and learnin...

Mar 30, 2020

011. The Relationship Between Pain, Injury, and Motor Contro...

Let’s talk about the relationship of pain, injury, and motor control. This information will help you underst...

Mar 24, 2020

010. Brian Buck On Training Smart And Elevating Performance ...

Listen in on this episode as Brian Buck, the Director of Sports at Sparta Science, joins Andrew in an intervie...

Mar 16, 2020

009. COVID-19 Pandemic: Be Informed And Do Your Part To Help...

As an athletic trainer, I am an advocate for sports, but even more so for public health and safety. The rapid ...

Mar 10, 2020

008. Understanding How To Improve Your Squat Technique? Tips...

The squat is an important movement in life, activities, and sports. No one has a perfect squat and there are a...

Mar 3, 2020

007. Kekai Rios, Professional Baseball Player, On His Multid...

This week we have Kekai Rios here on the podcast to talk about his professional baseball career, off season tr...

Feb 25, 2020

006. Is Your Impatience Impeding Your Long-Term Performance?...

Have you ever gotten sucked into the marketing claims of a health and fitness product that you ended up realiz...

Feb 18, 2020

005. Kristina, Former Collegiate Volleyball Player and Curre...

Kristina has a unique story that has brought her towards her passion to help people as she pursues a career as...

Feb 11, 2020

004. Why Do All Diets End Up Failing? Understanding The Diff...

Many of us try and follow diets in the short term, but it ends up failing us and doesn’t provide a sustainab...

Feb 4, 2020

003. Dr. Takeshi Suzuki, R-body Project Founder, On Cultural...

In this episode, Andrew shares a discussion with Dr. Takeshi Suzuki, owner of R-Body Project in Tokyo, Japan. ...

Feb 4, 2020

002. Elevate Your Performance With a Virtuous Cycle...

How do we create a lifestyle that helps us to elevate our performance in everything that we do? What influence...

Feb 2, 2020

This is the HNL Movement!...

 You're in the right place to learn how you can reach and sustain optimal human performance....

Dec 14, 2019

001. Welcome to the HNL Movement Podcast!...

Meet Andrew Takata, a certified athletic trainer, rehabilitation practitioner, strength and conditioning speci...

Health

Mar 21, 2023

166. National Athletic Training Month 2023: There's An...

Andrew talks about National Athletic Training Month and reminds everyone to show your appreciation to all the ...

Mar 14, 2023

165. Dr. Suma Metla On Pediactric Physical Therapy, Motor De...

Let’s welcome Dr. Suma Metla, the founder of Three Little Ducks Hawaii and a physical therapist who speciali...

Feb 28, 2023

163. More Is Not Always Better: Finding The Optimal Dose...

This episode is all about doing more is not always better. Instead find the optimal dose or range that will yi...

jill miller

Feb 21, 2023

162. Jill Miller On Self-Care, Myofascial Release, & Tu...

Welcome Jill Miller, the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and best-selling author of self-care tune up ...

jay christensen

Jan 31, 2023

159. Jay Christensen On Athletic Training For Disney On Ice,...

Let’s welcome Jay Christensen, MS, ATC, back to the HNL Movement Podcast! Check out Jay’s first episode (E...

Dec 20, 2022

153. Michelle Hillier On Health & Wellness, Personal Gr...

Let’s welcome Michelle Hillier to the HNL Movement Podcast! Michelle shares how all her experiences have hel...

NOVOS

Nov 29, 2022

150. Chris Mirabile On The Hallmarks Of Aging, Longevity, &#...

Welcome Chris Mirabile, the Co-Founder & CEO of NOVOS, to the HNL Movement Podcast! This is an extremely ...

max newlon

Nov 8, 2022

147. Max Newlon On Brain Training, Improving Focus, And Elev...

Welcome Max Newlon, the President of BrainCo, to the HNL Movement Podcast! This episode discusses how you are ...

Sep 27, 2022

141. Cody Collins On Baseball Training, Facing The Yips, And...

This week features Cody Collins on the HNL Movement Podcast! Cody grew up working out, training, and excelling...

knee pain

Aug 30, 2022

137. What Is The Root Cause Of Knee Pain? Going From Pain To...

Do you suffer from nagging and annoying knee pain that is preventing you from doing activities? Even if you ar...

rewire fitness

Aug 16, 2022

135. Ed Gibbins On Neuro-Training, Mental Readiness, Cogniti...

Welcome Ed Gibbins, the Co-Owner and Chief Product Officer at Rewire Fitness, to the HNL Movement Podcast! For...

rotator cuff

Aug 2, 2022

133. Rotator Cuff 101: Understanding Optimal Shoulder Health...

Do you have rotator cuff problems? Are you looking to prevent shoulder injuries in overhead sports? Listen in ...

acl injury

Jul 19, 2022

131. Everything About ACL Injuries: Anatomy, Function, Rehab...

Listen in to this informative and educational episode on all things pertaining to anterior cruciate ligament (...

got injured

May 10, 2022

121. Got Injured? Restoring Optimal Performance Requires Mor...

Andrew discusses a very important topic, and often a misconception, for many athletes in rehabilitation. Tissu...

May 3, 2022

120. Patrick Katahara On Jiu Jitsu, LCL Repair, And Resource...

Let’s welcome Patrick Katahara, a physician assistant and avid jiu jitsu martial artist to the podcast this ...

athletic training

Mar 22, 2022

114. Reid Takano On Initiative, Work Ethic, And The Past �...

Continuing with the National Athletic Training Month episode, Andrew welcomes Reid Takano to the podcast! Reid...

athletic training

Mar 8, 2022

112. Joel Jaucian On Athletic Training, Empathy, And Advocat...

March is National Athletic Training Month! This episode Andrew welcomes Joel Jaucian, a Certified Athletic Tra...

shoulder health

Jan 18, 2022

105. Basics Of Elevating Shoulder Health & Performance...

Your shoulder is an extremely mobile and extraordinary joint in the body. In this episode, Andrew dives into g...

raj anand

Jan 4, 2022

103. Dr. Raj K. Anand On Coronary Heart Disease And Promotin...

This is a very special episode, featuring Dr. Raj K. Anand, a retired cardiologist, inventor, and author. Dr. ...

Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022

Dec 28, 2021

102. Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022...

Christmas is now over, and we are officially reaching the end of the year 2021! With the new year upon us, And...

Dec 7, 2021

099. Understanding Goals Are Complex: Step-By-Step Process F...

With the new year approaching, this episode is all about goal setting and how we can effectively achieve the g...

Nov 30, 2021

098. The Holiday Season Is The Best Time To Learn About Nutr...

Now that we are in the holiday season, this episode is all about holiday nutrition. For those who have a hard ...

Nov 16, 2021

096. Muscle Elasticity And Pliability For Optimal Power And ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the subject of muscle elasticity. He illustrates this with the analogy of a...

Nov 2, 2021

094. Chris Kidawski On Doing What You Love, Bodywork, And Pr...

This week’s episode contains many gems, including a plethora of information from expert strength and conditi...

Oct 19, 2021

092. Understanding Brachial Plexus “Stinger” Injuries An...

With football season in full swing, it’s time to talk about brachial plexus injuries. In this episode, Andre...

Oct 12, 2021

091. Kanani Danielson On Dedication, Motivation, And Growing...

This episode welcomes a UH volleyball great, Kanani Danielson! Andrew worked with Kanani at UH, where she had ...

Oct 5, 2021

090. Understanding Energy Balance And Energy Availability Fo...

This week’s episode is great for athletes or anyone looking to improve their metabolic function for increase...

Sep 28, 2021

089. Habit Of Hydration: For Health, Training, And Optimal P...

The episode this week is all about hydration. This is an important topic, as hydration has a positive effect o...

Aug 17, 2021

083. Utilize Sports Foods To Maximize Performance While Avoi...

This week, Andrew provides some key nutrition information involving sports foods. Sports foods include anythin...

Jul 27, 2021

080. Kalei Greeley On Persevering Through Rehab, Overcoming ...

This episode features UH volleyball star Kalei and her journey with sports, teamwork, and injuries. This is es...

Jul 20, 2021

079. Taping, Bracing, And Strengthening For Optimal Recovery...

In this week’s episode, Andrew addresses the subject of taping and bracing. If you’re an athlete, you’ve...

Jul 6, 2021

077. Simplify Your Actions, Pick The “Low Hanging Fruit,...

This week, Andrew dives into the subject of sticking with your goals based on the concept of reaching for the ...

Jun 29, 2021

076. The Tried and True Store For All Your Nutritional Needs...

This week’s topic is nutrition and navigating the grocery store. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “where sho...

Jun 15, 2021

074. How To Develop Your Recipe For Performance...

A recipe is a great analogy to use when understanding how things fit together and balance out. This week, Andr...

May 18, 2021

070. Training Tips With Tony Silva: Get Started With Health,...

Welcome back to the podcast, comedian Tony Silva! Tony is joining Andrew this week in a highly entertaining co...

May 4, 2021

068. Samson Anguay On Positive Coaching, Giving Back, and Th...

This week, welcome football coach Samson Anguay to the podcast! As a coach, Samson is truly inspiring to liste...

Apr 27, 2021

067. Why You Should Take Ankle Sprains Seriously For Health ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the importance of properly rehabbing and strengthening following ankle spra...

Apr 13, 2021

065. How To Maximize Off-Season Training and Make It Count...

This episode is all about the importance of off-season training, and how to do it so that your body gets what ...

Mar 30, 2021

063. The Truth About Calories: How Important Is It?...

In this episode, let’s talk about calories. How many times in the last week have you decided to eat or not e...

Mar 23, 2021

062. Manti Te‘o On Confidence, Work Ethic, And Striving To...

In this episode, welcome NFL linebacker, Manti Te‘o, to the podcast! Listen in for some great stories and in...

Mar 16, 2021

061. Making Time To Build The Lifestyle That You Want...

How often do we say to ourselves or others that we just don’t have enough time? We all have busy lives, bala...

Mar 2, 2021

059. Understanding Knee Alignment and The Proper Mechanics f...

In this episode, Andrew takes a deep dive into the subject of proper knee alignment and the importance of taki...

Feb 23, 2021

058. Jensen Park On Body Awareness, Maintenance, And Being A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes baseball player, Jensen Park to the podcast! Jensen Park shares his story and...

Jan 26, 2021

054. Samantha Neyland On Self Worth, Self-Awareness, and Dev...

This week’s episode features Samantha Neyland, 2020 Miss Hawaii USA! Samantha shares her background and spea...

Jan 5, 2021

051. The Ongoing Process of Setting Goals, Developing Positi...

It’s already the New Year, 2021! Most of us come up with resolutions each year. Before setting your resoluti...

Dec 22, 2020

049. Pete Naschak On Vision Training, Information Processing...

This episode features a very special guest, Pete Naschak, who is one of the co-founders of Senaptec, a company...

Oct 27, 2020

041. Aneesa On What to Expect After ACL Surgery, Restoring F...

This episode features an interview with Aneesa, a Pennsylvania-born athlete who eventually re-located to Hawai...

Oct 6, 2020

038. Dr. Laura Jaget, On Helping People To Stay In Alignment...

This episode features chiropractor Dr. Laura Jaget, who shares the evolution of her story from being a competi...

Sep 15, 2020

035. Kupono Fey On Working Hard On And Off The Court To Impr...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Kupono Fey, a professional volleyball athlete from Hawaii, as he shares his s...

Sep 1, 2020

033. Neil Santiago On Establishing A Multidimensional Approa...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Neil Santiago, a certified athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning ...

Aug 25, 2020

032. Are You Icing Injuries Too Much? How Excessive Icing Ca...

Are you over-icing your injuries? This could be an eye-opening episode for anyone who has learned to religious...

Jul 28, 2020

028. Get Rid Of Annoying Hamstring Issues: Considering How E...

Listen in to this basic breakdown covering the common mechanisms of hamstring strains, considerations for reha...

Jul 21, 2020

027. Matt Kwock, PA-C, On Learning How To Keep Fit And Funct...

This episode features Matt Kwock, a physician assistant and good friend of Andrew. Listen to this conversation...

Jul 14, 2020

026. Lateral Knee Pain and IT Band Problems? It's Time...

This is a very informative episode and one not to miss if you’ve ever experienced any issues with IT band ti...

Jul 7, 2020

025. Tony On How To Incorporate Healthy Sustainable Habits a...

This episode is full of gems, and not to be missed if you’re looking to find balance and fulfillment with yo...

Jun 2, 2020

020. Yancy Medeiros, UFC Veteran, On His Fighting Career and...

In this episode, Andrew interviews UFC veteran Yancy Medeiros! This episode is very uplifting, as Yancy shares...

May 19, 2020

018. Derek Takai, DDS, On Deliberating Having ACL Reconstruc...

I am excited to share this week’s episode with Derek Takai, DDS, as he shares his story growing up playing s...

May 5, 2020

016. Jay Christensen, Head Athletic Trainer Marvel Universe ...

I am excited to welcome Jay Christensen, MS, ATC, to the podcast this week. We both go a while back and were g...

Apr 14, 2020

013. How To Continue Training Smart While Staying At Home...

How can you keep progressing with training, fitness, and exercise during this time of social distancing? I wil...

Mar 16, 2020

009. COVID-19 Pandemic: Be Informed And Do Your Part To Help...

As an athletic trainer, I am an advocate for sports, but even more so for public health and safety. The rapid ...

Feb 25, 2020

006. Is Your Impatience Impeding Your Long-Term Performance?...

Have you ever gotten sucked into the marketing claims of a health and fitness product that you ended up realiz...

Nutrition

May 2, 2023

172. Understanding the Influences and Challenges of Food Cho...

In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew discusses practical strategies for athletes to make health...

food journal

Apr 19, 2022

118. Effective Short-Term Food Journaling To Improve Nutriti...

Andrew dives into helpful information about food journaling to improve your nutrition habits. Long-term food j...

cultural influences on nutrition

Mar 1, 2022

111. Cultural Influences Greatly Impact Nutrition Habits In ...

This episode is all about culture influences on nutrition. Nutritional practices and beliefs are not going to ...

raj anand

Jan 4, 2022

103. Dr. Raj K. Anand On Coronary Heart Disease And Promotin...

This is a very special episode, featuring Dr. Raj K. Anand, a retired cardiologist, inventor, and author. Dr. ...

Nov 30, 2021

098. The Holiday Season Is The Best Time To Learn About Nutr...

Now that we are in the holiday season, this episode is all about holiday nutrition. For those who have a hard ...

Oct 5, 2021

090. Understanding Energy Balance And Energy Availability Fo...

This week’s episode is great for athletes or anyone looking to improve their metabolic function for increase...

Sep 28, 2021

089. Habit Of Hydration: For Health, Training, And Optimal P...

The episode this week is all about hydration. This is an important topic, as hydration has a positive effect o...

Aug 17, 2021

083. Utilize Sports Foods To Maximize Performance While Avoi...

This week, Andrew provides some key nutrition information involving sports foods. Sports foods include anythin...

Jun 29, 2021

076. The Tried and True Store For All Your Nutritional Needs...

This week’s topic is nutrition and navigating the grocery store. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “where sho...

Jun 1, 2021

072. Practice The Skill Of “Eating Until Satisfied” For ...

The topic for this week’s episode is nutrition, eating until you’re satisfied. Andrew gives us tips on how...

Mar 30, 2021

063. The Truth About Calories: How Important Is It?...

In this episode, let’s talk about calories. How many times in the last week have you decided to eat or not e...

Feb 16, 2021

057. How To Become A Client-Centered Coach...

This episode is great for coaches or anyone who aspires to be a coach or is looking to improve their coaching ...

Jan 19, 2021

053. Nutrition Goals For 2021 and Beyond: Creating Sustainab...

How can we make our nutrition habits more sustainable this year? Most of us have tried some sort of short-term...

Nov 24, 2020

045. Holiday Nutrition Tips To Stay On Course With Health, F...

The holidays are here already! Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and in this episode, Andrew dives into ...

Sep 29, 2020

037. David Orozco On Intuitive Eating, Nourishing Your Soul,...

What could be possible by changing our relationship with the food we enjoy? If you have ever been on a diet, t...

Jun 9, 2020

021. Understanding The Basics Of Nutrition Portion Sizes | T...

Do you ever wonder how much you should be eating? This is a common inquiry, and the answers tend to vary. Some...

Feb 11, 2020

004. Why Do All Diets End Up Failing? Understanding The Diff...

Many of us try and follow diets in the short term, but it ends up failing us and doesn’t provide a sustainab...

Lifestyle

Apr 25, 2023

171. Luis Ramirez On Passion For Volleyball, Coaching, &...

Let’s welcome Coach Luis Ramirez to the HNL Movement podcast! He shares so many great experiences, from grow...

Mar 28, 2023

167. PhD Journey Update: Spring 2023!...

Andrew shares updates about navigating through his 4th semester in his PhD program! This episode is a great in...

Mar 14, 2023

165. Dr. Suma Metla On Pediactric Physical Therapy, Motor De...

Let’s welcome Dr. Suma Metla, the founder of Three Little Ducks Hawaii and a physical therapist who speciali...

changing times

Feb 14, 2023

161. Learning From Past Experiences & Adapting With The...

This episode is all about adapting to current times and finding ways to improve what was effective in the past...

HNL Movement 2022

Dec 27, 2022

154. Wrapping Up 2022 – Get Ready To Jump Into 2023!...

Another year is in the books! Listen in to Andrew’s insights, lessons learned, and reflections this past yea...

Dec 20, 2022

153. Michelle Hillier On Health & Wellness, Personal Gr...

Let’s welcome Michelle Hillier to the HNL Movement Podcast! Michelle shares how all her experiences have hel...

happy thanksgiving

Nov 22, 2022

149. Building Habits, Finding Balance, & Happy Thanksgi...

Can you believe it’s already Thanksgiving?! Andrew talks about being thankful for health, wellness, and all ...

Nov 15, 2022

148. Synthesizing Research, Applying Information, & 3rd...

Andrew shares an update with his PhD in Biomechanics journey. He gives a little insight in his area of study, ...

max newlon

Nov 8, 2022

147. Max Newlon On Brain Training, Improving Focus, And Elev...

Welcome Max Newlon, the President of BrainCo, to the HNL Movement Podcast! This episode discusses how you are ...

Oct 25, 2022

145. General Adaption Syndrome & Lifestyle Practices Ou...

Will more training lead to better performance? That’s a loaded question that is very complex to answer. Andr...

ryne sullivan

Oct 18, 2022

144. Ryne Sullivan On Helping Others, Training For Sports, A...

Let’s welcome Ryne Sullivan to the HNL Movement Podcast! Ryne grew up in New Orleans and has been around spo...

get started

Oct 11, 2022

143. Get Started Working Toward Your Goals Immediately!...

Andrew talks about key points to get started and taking action steps immediately. We are all guilty of putting...

Sep 27, 2022

141. Cody Collins On Baseball Training, Facing The Yips, And...

This week features Cody Collins on the HNL Movement Podcast! Cody grew up working out, training, and excelling...

phd 2nd year

Aug 23, 2022

136. 2nd Year Of My PhD Journey! Excited To Move Forward!...

Summer is over and Andrew is starting his 2nd year in his PhD program! This episode is a brief update on his P...

rewire fitness

Aug 16, 2022

135. Ed Gibbins On Neuro-Training, Mental Readiness, Cogniti...

Welcome Ed Gibbins, the Co-Owner and Chief Product Officer at Rewire Fitness, to the HNL Movement Podcast! For...

taka athletic training NBA

Jul 26, 2022

132. Takahiro Uchida On Moving To The US, Athletic Training ...

Welcome Takahiro (Taka) Uchida to the podcast this week! Taka is an assistant athletic trainer with the Atlant...

sheera goren zygo

Jul 5, 2022

129. Sheera Goren On Staying Active, Boutique Fitness, And Z...

Let’s welcome Sheera Goren to the HNL Movement Podcast! She is the Co-Founder of Zygo, an innovative and rev...

recover effectively

Jun 21, 2022

127. Matching Recovery Strategies To Your Training Demands F...

Recovery is a big topic, but how do you effectively apply recovery strategies to match your training demands? ...

harrison kuroda

Jun 14, 2022

126. Harrison Kuroda On Pitching Performance, Overcoming Inj...

Welcome Harrison Kuroda to the HNL Movement Podcast! There’s many great insights he shares from his experien...

kupono fey

May 24, 2022

123. Kupono Fey On Transferable Lessons From Sports That Con...

Let’s welcome back Kupono Fey to the podcast to share many valuable insights on the lessons that athletes le...

1st year phd student

May 17, 2022

122. Finished My 1st Year As A PhD Student! Awesome Experien...

Andrew wrapped up his 1st year in his PhD program! He shares his awesome experiences and valuable lessons lear...

Apr 26, 2022

119. Managing The Right Amount Of Stress For Optimal Perform...

Andrew shares valuable perspectives on stress management and how the right amount of stress can be extremely b...

Apr 12, 2022

117. Marcus & Chanteal Malepeai On Supporting Each Othe...

This episode welcomes two great UH athletes, Marcus and Chanteal Malepeai (formerly Chanteal Satele)! They are...

proactive vs reactive for performance

Apr 5, 2022

116. Being Proactive vs. Reactive To Optimize Your Results A...

In this episode, Andrew dives into a very valuable tip to help optimize your performance; being proactive. Bei...

national athletic training month

Mar 15, 2022

113. Celebrating The Athletic Training Profession During Nat...

March is National Athletic Trainers’ Month! Show all the athletic trainers you know your appreciation for al...

ivan flores muay thai

Feb 15, 2022

109. Ivan Flores On Muay Thai, Developing A Strong Mindset, ...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes former professional Muay Thai fighter, and world-class coach Ivan Flores to t...

continual improvement

Feb 1, 2022

107. Continual Improvement And Striving To Achieve More In S...

This week, Andrew shares some of his thoughts around continual improvement and 5 tips that help us continue to...

Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022

Dec 28, 2021

102. Learning From 2021 & Building Momentum For 2022...

Christmas is now over, and we are officially reaching the end of the year 2021! With the new year upon us, And...

Dec 14, 2021

100. Tommy Heffernan On Family, Pursuing Your Passion, And G...

Thank you for tuning in to the 100th episode! In this episode, welcome University of Hawaii’s strength and c...

Dec 7, 2021

099. Understanding Goals Are Complex: Step-By-Step Process F...

With the new year approaching, this episode is all about goal setting and how we can effectively achieve the g...

Nov 30, 2021

098. The Holiday Season Is The Best Time To Learn About Nutr...

Now that we are in the holiday season, this episode is all about holiday nutrition. For those who have a hard ...

Nov 23, 2021

097. Micah Christenson On Being Prepared For Opportunities A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Micah Christenson, arguably the best setter in the world, to the podcast! Mic...

Sep 21, 2021

088. Yancy Medeiros On The Evolution Of MMA, Of Training, An...

This week, Yancy Medeiros comes back to the podcast! Yancy was one of the first guests on the podcast, and now...

Sep 14, 2021

087. The Art Of Performance: Practice Applying Your Knowledg...

In this episode, Andrew goes into depth about the ways that we apply the knowledge that we have obtained and m...

Aug 31, 2021

085. Michelle Arnold On Learning Creativity, Dedication, And...

This week, welcome to the podcast performance coach Michelle Arnold! Michelle is a fascinating speaker and has...

Aug 24, 2021

084. Starting My Ph.D. Journey! Let The Adventure Begin!...

This week, Andrew updates us on his Ph.D.! Listen in to hear all about what Andrew will be up to in the upcomi...

Aug 10, 2021

082. Tim Kamana On Versatility, Adversity, And Working To Ma...

This episode features an interview with football player Tim Kamana! Andrew has worked with Tim throughout the ...

Jul 13, 2021

078. Miah Ostrowski On Hard Work, Waiting For Opportunities,...

This episode features Miah Ostrowski, a football and basketball star player from UH. Miah is someone who can p...

Jul 6, 2021

077. Simplify Your Actions, Pick The “Low Hanging Fruit,...

This week, Andrew dives into the subject of sticking with your goals based on the concept of reaching for the ...

Jun 29, 2021

076. The Tried and True Store For All Your Nutritional Needs...

This week’s topic is nutrition and navigating the grocery store. Maybe you’ve asked yourself, “where sho...

Jun 22, 2021

075. Dr. Kaori Tamura On Overcoming Obstacles And The Suppor...

This week’s episode features Dr. Kaori Tamura, an athletic trainer who was also Andrew’s program director ...

Jun 15, 2021

074. How To Develop Your Recipe For Performance...

A recipe is a great analogy to use when understanding how things fit together and balance out. This week, Andr...

Jun 8, 2021

073. Brittany Fan On Focus, Perseverance, and Self-Belief Fo...

This week, welcome professional golfer, Brittany Fan, to the podcast! Brittany is here to share her journey wi...

Jun 1, 2021

072. Practice The Skill Of “Eating Until Satisfied” For ...

The topic for this week’s episode is nutrition, eating until you’re satisfied. Andrew gives us tips on how...

May 25, 2021

071. How To Sift Through Health And Fitness Information To A...

If you’re someone who is focusing on your health and wellness goals, how much information do you come across...

May 18, 2021

070. Training Tips With Tony Silva: Get Started With Health,...

Welcome back to the podcast, comedian Tony Silva! Tony is joining Andrew this week in a highly entertaining co...

May 11, 2021

069. Growing Outside Of Your Comfort Zone: Follow Me Along M...

Listening to this episode, take some time to reflect. Think about this last year. Think about where you starte...

May 4, 2021

068. Samson Anguay On Positive Coaching, Giving Back, and Th...

This week, welcome football coach Samson Anguay to the podcast! As a coach, Samson is truly inspiring to liste...

Apr 20, 2021

066. Liz Flannigan On Living an Active Lifestyle, Hawaii Lif...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Liz Flannigan, a friend and colleague of his from athletic training school....

Apr 13, 2021

065. How To Maximize Off-Season Training and Make It Count...

This episode is all about the importance of off-season training, and how to do it so that your body gets what ...

Apr 6, 2021

064. Louis Smolka on Body Awareness, Developing Technique, a...

In this week’s episode, welcome UFC fighter, Louis “Da Last Samurai” Smolka to the podcast! Louis shares...

Mar 23, 2021

062. Manti Te‘o On Confidence, Work Ethic, And Striving To...

In this episode, welcome NFL linebacker, Manti Te‘o, to the podcast! Listen in for some great stories and in...

Mar 16, 2021

061. Making Time To Build The Lifestyle That You Want...

How often do we say to ourselves or others that we just don’t have enough time? We all have busy lives, bala...

Mar 9, 2021

060. Tessa Fournier On Competing, Managing Injuries, and The...

This episode features Tessa Fournier, who is professional volleyball player, Kupono Fey’s girlfriend. Tessa ...

Feb 23, 2021

058. Jensen Park On Body Awareness, Maintenance, And Being A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes baseball player, Jensen Park to the podcast! Jensen Park shares his story and...

Feb 16, 2021

057. How To Become A Client-Centered Coach...

This episode is great for coaches or anyone who aspires to be a coach or is looking to improve their coaching ...

Feb 9, 2021

056. Augie Tulba On Learning Through Loss, Working Hard, and...

This episode features the iconic Augie T., the successful stand-up comedian, relating to people of all ages, b...

Jan 26, 2021

054. Samantha Neyland On Self Worth, Self-Awareness, and Dev...

This week’s episode features Samantha Neyland, 2020 Miss Hawaii USA! Samantha shares her background and spea...

Jan 12, 2021

052. Danny Sepkowski On Going For It, Training Smart, and El...

In this episode, Andrew interviews a long-time friend and client, Danny Sepkowski. Danny is a photographer who...

Jan 5, 2021

051. The Ongoing Process of Setting Goals, Developing Positi...

It’s already the New Year, 2021! Most of us come up with resolutions each year. Before setting your resoluti...

Dec 29, 2020

050. Takashi Moribe On Athletic Training, Rolfing, and Creat...

In this episode, Andrew talks to Takashi Moribe, a certified athletic trainer and Rolfer from Tokyo, Japan. Ta...

Dec 15, 2020

048. Reflecting On 2020: Learn, Grow, and Get Ready For 2021...

We are now in December of the year 2020. This year has been a challenging year for all of us, and just in a co...

Dec 8, 2020

047. Larry “Tui” Tuileta On Following Your Heart...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Larry Tuileta, aka Tui, to the podcast! Tui is a Hawaii-born-and-raised star ...

Nov 17, 2020

044. Shawna Santos On Following Your Dreams, Persevering, an...

In this episode, Andrew interviews former professional volleyball player, Shawna Santos! This episode is fille...

Nov 10, 2020

043. Alika Williams On Gaining Strength Through Adversity an...

In this episode, Andrew interviews one of Hawaii’s most loved volleyball trainers, Alika Williams. Alika Wil...

Oct 13, 2020

039. Consistency Is Key For Improvement, Success, And Optima...

In this episode, Andrew talks about one of the key factors of success, consistency. Andrew states that success...

Sep 22, 2020

036. Early Youth Specialization In Sports Is Not Recommended...

How do we become more physically literate? In this episode, Andrew highlights how early youths benefit from tr...

Sep 1, 2020

033. Neil Santiago On Establishing A Multidimensional Approa...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Neil Santiago, a certified athletic trainer, and strength and conditioning ...

Aug 18, 2020

031. Ronley Lakalaka On Playing Through Injuries, Developing...

This episode is filled with many great stories from Ronley Lakalaka, former San Diego State University linebac...

Aug 4, 2020

029. Tony Silva, Da Braddahs, On Competitiveness, Running Ma...

This week’s episode features the one and only Tony Silva, from Da Braddah’s and Friends! Da Braddah’s an...

Jul 21, 2020

027. Matt Kwock, PA-C, On Learning How To Keep Fit And Funct...

This episode features Matt Kwock, a physician assistant and good friend of Andrew. Listen to this conversation...

Jul 7, 2020

025. Tony On How To Incorporate Healthy Sustainable Habits a...

This episode is full of gems, and not to be missed if you’re looking to find balance and fulfillment with yo...

Jun 30, 2020

024. Maximize Your Results By Training With Intent, Focus, a...

In this episode, Andrew suggests taking a look at the way that you train. What are you focusing on when you’...

Jun 16, 2020

022. Randy Morris, Owner FitRM, On Discipline, Training, Men...

This episode features Randy Morris, a true awe inspiring performance coach with an impeccable story. As an Afr...

Apr 21, 2020

014. Ka'imi Fairbairn, Kicker Houston Texans, On Menta...

I’m excited to share this week’s episode with Ka’imi Fairbairn who is the kicker for the Houston Texans....

Mar 30, 2020

011. The Relationship Between Pain, Injury, and Motor Contro...

Let’s talk about the relationship of pain, injury, and motor control. This information will help you underst...

Mar 3, 2020

007. Kekai Rios, Professional Baseball Player, On His Multid...

This week we have Kekai Rios here on the podcast to talk about his professional baseball career, off season tr...

Feb 18, 2020

005. Kristina, Former Collegiate Volleyball Player and Curre...

Kristina has a unique story that has brought her towards her passion to help people as she pursues a career as...

Feb 11, 2020

004. Why Do All Diets End Up Failing? Understanding The Diff...

Many of us try and follow diets in the short term, but it ends up failing us and doesn’t provide a sustainab...

Feb 4, 2020

002. Elevate Your Performance With a Virtuous Cycle...

How do we create a lifestyle that helps us to elevate our performance in everything that we do? What influence...

Movement

Apr 21, 2023

170. Exercise Prescription Vs. Exercise Execution For Optima...

Andrew dives into the concept of how we need to do more than rely solely on what exercise we’re doing, or pu...

Apr 14, 2023

169. Proximal Movement Function For Optimal Performance...

Andrew dives into the concept of how proximal function is extremely important to reduce injury risk and optimi...

Apr 7, 2023

168. Leslie Wright On Bodywork, Recovery, & Fascial Str...

Leslie Wright, the founder of The Wright Stretch and Fascial Stretch Therapy practitioner, joins us for this e...

Mar 7, 2023

164. Focusing On The Eccentric Phase Of Movement & Trai...

Andrew dives into the importance of the eccentric phase during movement and training. Don’t forget about it,...

jill miller

Feb 21, 2023

162. Jill Miller On Self-Care, Myofascial Release, & Tu...

Welcome Jill Miller, the co-founder of Tune Up Fitness Worldwide and best-selling author of self-care tune up ...

internal vs external focus

Feb 8, 2023

160. Internal Vs. External Focus Benefits For Movement &...

Internal and external focus, cueing, and feedback can have a big impact on training and results. Andrew discus...

jay christensen

Jan 31, 2023

159. Jay Christensen On Athletic Training For Disney On Ice,...

Let’s welcome Jay Christensen, MS, ATC, back to the HNL Movement Podcast! Check out Jay’s first episode (E...

back to basics

Jan 24, 2023

158. Back To Basics: Training & Exercise Concepts...

Let’s get back to basics with exercise, movement, and training. Andrew discusses the key basic exercises, co...

prevent training setbacks

Jan 17, 2023

157. Preventing Training Setbacks To Optimize Performance &#...

Andrew discusses key insights that will help everyone listen to their body and minimize any setbacks with trai...

rick olderman

Jan 10, 2023

156. Rick Olderman On Addressing Movement Dysfunctions &...

Welcome Rick Olderman to the HNL Movement Podcast! Rick shares his experiences going through physical therapy ...

unstable surfaces training

Jan 3, 2023

155. Should You Train On Unstable Surfaces? Theory & Ap...

Happy New Year! Andrew discusses the theory and application of incorporating unstable surfaces in training. Li...

Dec 13, 2022

152. Correcting Movement Patterns & Learning To Move Ef...

Andrew dives into key concepts that help him, and his athletes correct movement patterns, learn how to move pr...

Dec 6, 2022

151. Theory, Application, And Benefits Of Percussion Therapy...

Andrew shares valuable information about percussion therapy and massage guns in this episode. Although there i...

knee health and function

Nov 1, 2022

146. Fundamentals Of Optimizing Knee Health: Anatomy, Functi...

Keeping your knees healthy and performing optimally goes well beyond just working on quad and hamstring streng...

movement literacy

Oct 4, 2022

142. Improving Your Movement/Physical Literacy Through Train...

How physically literate are you? Let’s break that down in this episode. Our bodies crave movement to improve...

anatomy trains

Sep 20, 2022

140. Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Meridians, & Human Move...

Have you heard about anatomy trains? Did you know that your myofascial system creates direct connections and s...

anatomy trains

Sep 13, 2022

139. Anatomy Trains, Myofascial Meridians, & Human Move...

Have you heard about anatomy trains? Did you know that your myofascial system creates direct connections and s...

guysen terai

Sep 6, 2022

138. Guysen Terai On Strength & Conditioning, Improving...

Let’s welcome Guysen Terai to the HNL Movement Podcast! Guysen recently moved back to Hawaii after being a s...

knee pain

Aug 30, 2022

137. What Is The Root Cause Of Knee Pain? Going From Pain To...

Do you suffer from nagging and annoying knee pain that is preventing you from doing activities? Even if you ar...

warmup effectively

Aug 9, 2022

134. Are You Warming Up Effectively? Components And Consider...

This episode is all about how to implement an effective warmup strategies to help you better prepare for your ...

rotator cuff

Aug 2, 2022

133. Rotator Cuff 101: Understanding Optimal Shoulder Health...

Do you have rotator cuff problems? Are you looking to prevent shoulder injuries in overhead sports? Listen in ...

movement quality

Jul 12, 2022

130. 5 Key Factors That Will Elevate Your Movement Quality...

Andrew shares 5 key areas to focus on that will greatly improve the quality of how you move. These fundamental...

what is biomechanics

Jun 28, 2022

128. What Is Biomechanics? Applying Biomechanics To Real Lif...

Andrew provides a great overview of what biomechanics is. Biomechanics is a subdiscipline of kinesiology and o...

harrison kuroda

Jun 14, 2022

126. Harrison Kuroda On Pitching Performance, Overcoming Inj...

Welcome Harrison Kuroda to the HNL Movement Podcast! There’s many great insights he shares from his experien...

train to perform

Jun 7, 2022

125. 5 Tips To Train How You Want To Perform...

Andrew discusses five tips to help you train like how you want to perform. These tips will help you to maximiz...

relax and stay loose

May 31, 2022

124. Relax And Stay Loose To Improve Velocity, Explosiveness...

Andrew shares a key tip to help athletes to be powerful and explosive on gameday: relax and stay loose. Once a...

May 3, 2022

120. Patrick Katahara On Jiu Jitsu, LCL Repair, And Resource...

Let’s welcome Patrick Katahara, a physician assistant and avid jiu jitsu martial artist to the podcast this ...

motor control

Mar 29, 2022

115. The Importance Of Motor Control And Imprinting Movement...

What is motor control? What does acceptable motor control look like? Listen in to this episode as Andrew expla...

national athletic training month

Mar 15, 2022

113. Celebrating The Athletic Training Profession During Nat...

March is National Athletic Trainers’ Month! Show all the athletic trainers you know your appreciation for al...

core function and kinetic chain

Feb 22, 2022

110. Making Sense Of Core Function & Its Integration In...

This episode is all about the importance of core function. In this episode, Andrew will give you a refreshment...

ivan flores muay thai

Feb 15, 2022

109. Ivan Flores On Muay Thai, Developing A Strong Mindset, ...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes former professional Muay Thai fighter, and world-class coach Ivan Flores to t...

head and neck posture

Feb 8, 2022

108. 5 Keys To Why You Need To Pay Attention To Head And Nec...

This episode is not to be missed if you are scrolling through which episode to watch. Listen in on this one ab...

shoulder health

Jan 18, 2022

105. Basics Of Elevating Shoulder Health & Performance...

Your shoulder is an extremely mobile and extraordinary joint in the body. In this episode, Andrew dives into g...

Dec 21, 2021

101. Ph.D. Journey Update: 1st Semester Is Done!...

This week, Andrew gives an update on his Ph.D.! Listen in to hear how Andrew’s first semester went. Spoiler ...

Dec 14, 2021

100. Tommy Heffernan On Family, Pursuing Your Passion, And G...

Thank you for tuning in to the 100th episode! In this episode, welcome University of Hawaii’s strength and c...

Nov 23, 2021

097. Micah Christenson On Being Prepared For Opportunities A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes Micah Christenson, arguably the best setter in the world, to the podcast! Mic...

Nov 16, 2021

096. Muscle Elasticity And Pliability For Optimal Power And ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the subject of muscle elasticity. He illustrates this with the analogy of a...

Nov 9, 2021

095. Training Smart Is Crucial For Reducing Injuries, Making...

This week’s episode is all about training smart and looking at the ways we can become our absolute best whil...

Nov 2, 2021

094. Chris Kidawski On Doing What You Love, Bodywork, And Pr...

This week’s episode contains many gems, including a plethora of information from expert strength and conditi...

Oct 26, 2021

093. The Elaborate Fascial Network: Much More Than Connectiv...

This episode is all about the fascial system. In recent years, new research has continued to investigate the f...

Oct 19, 2021

092. Understanding Brachial Plexus “Stinger” Injuries An...

With football season in full swing, it’s time to talk about brachial plexus injuries. In this episode, Andre...

Oct 12, 2021

091. Kanani Danielson On Dedication, Motivation, And Growing...

This episode welcomes a UH volleyball great, Kanani Danielson! Andrew worked with Kanani at UH, where she had ...

Sep 7, 2021

086. How The Milk Crate Challenge Demonstrates The Importanc...

This week’s episode is all about stability. Andrew gives the example of all the people out there posting vid...

Aug 31, 2021

085. Michelle Arnold On Learning Creativity, Dedication, And...

This week, welcome to the podcast performance coach Michelle Arnold! Michelle is a fascinating speaker and has...

Aug 10, 2021

082. Tim Kamana On Versatility, Adversity, And Working To Ma...

This episode features an interview with football player Tim Kamana! Andrew has worked with Tim throughout the ...

Aug 3, 2021

081. Fundamental Movement Concepts That Will Greatly Elevate...

In this week’s episode, Andrew touches base on 4 fundamental movements that will help to elevate your perfor...

Jul 27, 2021

080. Kalei Greeley On Persevering Through Rehab, Overcoming ...

This episode features UH volleyball star Kalei and her journey with sports, teamwork, and injuries. This is es...

Jul 20, 2021

079. Taping, Bracing, And Strengthening For Optimal Recovery...

In this week’s episode, Andrew addresses the subject of taping and bracing. If you’re an athlete, you’ve...

Jun 22, 2021

075. Dr. Kaori Tamura On Overcoming Obstacles And The Suppor...

This week’s episode features Dr. Kaori Tamura, an athletic trainer who was also Andrew’s program director ...

Jun 8, 2021

073. Brittany Fan On Focus, Perseverance, and Self-Belief Fo...

This week, welcome professional golfer, Brittany Fan, to the podcast! Brittany is here to share her journey wi...

May 11, 2021

069. Growing Outside Of Your Comfort Zone: Follow Me Along M...

Listening to this episode, take some time to reflect. Think about this last year. Think about where you starte...

Apr 27, 2021

067. Why You Should Take Ankle Sprains Seriously For Health ...

In this episode, Andrew dives into the importance of properly rehabbing and strengthening following ankle spra...

Apr 20, 2021

066. Liz Flannigan On Living an Active Lifestyle, Hawaii Lif...

In this episode, Andrew interviews Liz Flannigan, a friend and colleague of his from athletic training school....

Apr 13, 2021

065. How To Maximize Off-Season Training and Make It Count...

This episode is all about the importance of off-season training, and how to do it so that your body gets what ...

Apr 6, 2021

064. Louis Smolka on Body Awareness, Developing Technique, a...

In this week’s episode, welcome UFC fighter, Louis “Da Last Samurai” Smolka to the podcast! Louis shares...

Mar 23, 2021

062. Manti Te‘o On Confidence, Work Ethic, And Striving To...

In this episode, welcome NFL linebacker, Manti Te‘o, to the podcast! Listen in for some great stories and in...

Mar 9, 2021

060. Tessa Fournier On Competing, Managing Injuries, and The...

This episode features Tessa Fournier, who is professional volleyball player, Kupono Fey’s girlfriend. Tessa ...

Mar 2, 2021

059. Understanding Knee Alignment and The Proper Mechanics f...

In this episode, Andrew takes a deep dive into the subject of proper knee alignment and the importance of taki...

Feb 23, 2021

058. Jensen Park On Body Awareness, Maintenance, And Being A...

In this episode, Andrew welcomes baseball player, Jensen Park to the podcast! Jensen Park shares his story and...

Feb 2, 2021

055. Why We All Need Corrective Exercises: Emphasize Correct...

This episode is all about corrective exercises. According to the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), t...

Nov 3, 2020

042. Movement 101: Understanding the Kinetic Chain and Regio...

In this episode, Andrew goes into the concept of regional interdependence. The concept of regional interdepend...

Oct 27, 2020

041. Aneesa On What to Expect After ACL Surgery, Restoring F...

This episode features an interview with Aneesa, a Pennsylvania-born athlete who eventually re-located to Hawai...

Oct 20, 2020

040. Tumua Tuinei: From Football to Stand-Up Comedy...

This episode features Tumua Tuinei, a former University of Hawaii football player turned stand-up comedian. Tu...

Sep 8, 2020

034. Listen To Your Body: 4 Tips To Improve This Skill And E...

How do you listen to your body? Can you recognize the signals your body is giving you? Why is this important? ...

Aug 11, 2020

030. Start Firing And Turning Your Muscles On To Maximize Yo...

Have you ever done certain exercises or strength training where you didn’t feel the right muscles turning on...

Jul 14, 2020

026. Lateral Knee Pain and IT Band Problems? It's Time...

This is a very informative episode and one not to miss if you’ve ever experienced any issues with IT band ti...

Jun 30, 2020

024. Maximize Your Results By Training With Intent, Focus, a...

In this episode, Andrew suggests taking a look at the way that you train. What are you focusing on when you’...

Jun 23, 2020

023. Got Tightness? Do More Than Just Stretch And Myofascial...

Got tightness? In this episode, Andrew discusses the ways that we can address muscle soreness, tightness, and ...

May 26, 2020

019. Nagging Tendinopathy: 6 Steps To Tackle Tendon Pain Imm...

Tendonitis is one of the most frustrating nagging injuries for athletes. Addressing underlying issues that may...

May 19, 2020

018. Derek Takai, DDS, On Deliberating Having ACL Reconstruc...

I am excited to share this week’s episode with Derek Takai, DDS, as he shares his story growing up playing s...

May 12, 2020

017. History Tells Us To Incorporate Exercise Into Our Lifes...

Dating back throughout history, there are a few common trends that we see for health and fitness. We all need ...

Apr 28, 2020

015. Home Exercise Equipment: Needs To Be Versatile, Worth G...

There's so many options when it comes to purchasing exercise equipment, both large and small purchases. Bottom...

Apr 7, 2020

012. Kaia, On His Journey Growing Up, Promoting Health, Over...

Kaia shares his story from growing up around sports, playing basketball, overcoming knee injuries, and learnin...

Mar 10, 2020

008. Understanding How To Improve Your Squat Technique? Tips...

The squat is an important movement in life, activities, and sports. No one has a perfect squat and there are a...

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