#39 - Chris Leib: Longevity Through Movement

In the 39th episode of The Strength Connection Podcast, Mike and our special guest Physical Therapist, Certified Strenght and Conditioning Specialist, and StrongFirst Lead Instructor, Chris Leib will talk about FMS & its benefits, insight on physical therapy, the point where physical therapy and personal training meets, mindfulness, SFC1 and more.

Join us in this insightful and captivating talk,

In this episode you will discover:

(1:20) Introducing our special guest Physical Therapist, Certified Strenght and Conditioning Specialist, and StrongFirst Lead Instructor Chris Leib @movementprof

(1:30) Chris’ Elite certification from StrongFirst

(2:20) Chris’ origin story

(4:10) Chris’ past passion: Physical therapy or fitness

(4:40) Chris’ Physical therapy school experience

(5:35) Popularity of movement assessment 

(6:20) Shout out to Gray Cook @functionalmvmt and Brett Jones @brettjonessfg

(7:15) FMS and other movement systems

(8:05 ) Benefits of FMS

(8:55) What physiotherapist can and can’t do

(9:40) Where physical therapy and fitness meet

(11:40) “If that’s not what I can change then is that the thing that I should be the most concerned with?” - Chris Leib @movementprof

(13:10) Chris’ started with personal training

(14:00) Difference between physical therapy and personal training clientele

(15:15) Chris’ marketing tool: Being a physical therapist 

(15:45) Blend of therapy and training: Perfect situation for long term prognosis

(18:00) Shout out to StrongFirst

https://www.strongfirst.com/

(20:20) Chris’ first introduction with StrongFirst

(20:25) Shout out to Carlos Bradley

(21:15) Bodybuilding vs StrongFirst results

(22:25) Crossfit and kettlebell fit together

(23:20) Crossfit coaching and SFG

(25:35) Truth behind Crossfit

(27:30) “It’s not the movement, it’s what part of the movement you are ready for.” - Chris Lieb @movementprof

(28:00) Yoga: false synonym for flexibility

(29:20) About Chris’ StrongFirst certification: SFC1

(29:25) Shout out to Brett Jones @brettjonessfg

(31:40) Chris’ reason to start with bodyweight and barbell

(32:45) Shout out to Dr. Michael Hartle @drmichaelhartle

(33:20) The no. 1 method for Chris: StrongFirst

(34:40) The principles that Chris follows: StrongFirst

(35:10) Shout out to Bill Hartman Linkedin: @Bill Hartman

(36:40) Chris’ clientele majority

(37:55) Difference between physical clinic vs personal training

(39:30) Mindfulness with clients

(39:45) What’s mindfulness for Chris

(40:30) “Physical therapy is a process, not a fix.” - Chris Leib @movementprof

(41:30) Mindfulness, not related to religion

(42:40) What is mindfulness training

(43:00) Mindfulness is therapeutic, but not therapy

(44:40) Communication between is the key

(46:10) Bad communication: a common turn off

(50:10) Longevity Through Movement by Chris Leib

https://www.amazon.com/Longevity-Through-Movement-Chris-Leib/dp/1701792664 

(50:15) Where to find Chris Leib? @movementprof

http://www.movementprofessional.com/