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Re-thinking the way we understand corrective exercise... In this episode Kathryn and Adam talk about what corrective exercise is, why we see some movements as faults and others as safe, and how to assess whether something actually needs to be corrected. Take this as...
It will be fun they said... Kathryn recently participated in the Fat Ass Trail Race in Bay of Quinte, Ontario as a 16.5 (which was really 17km) runner. Listen to hear why she chose this race, how she trained for it and how she found it on the day of. This is a great...
Re-working our understanding of pain We do so many podcasts on pain because pain is a part of human life, which means it's bound to come up in training at some point or another (or all the time). Most of what we have been taught about pain is that pain = damage, pain...
Kathryn (she/her) has been teaching various forms of exercise since the age of 17. Growing up in her mother’s (Diane Bruni) yoga studio she has been learning about mindful movement her entire life. In 2012 Kathryn started exploring other modalities including powerlifting, aerobic conditioning, and various forms of strength based exercise. She has completed a professional pain science mentorship with physiotherapist Neil Pearson, has interviewed some of the worlds top researchers and teachers for her podcast and has taught workshops in over 10 countries. These days Kathryn runs a small in person gym, as well as global online strength programs. She also works with 1-1 clients and helps people of all ages discover and build their own strength.
Kyle Pichie (he/him) has been teaching strength and conditioning since 2004, he has taught CrossFit, personal training, group fitness and youth weightlifting. Kyle was the head coach for the Cornwall Weightlifting Club for 5 years leading up to COVID, when he started coaching for Mindful Strength. He combines elements of his strength background with a more mindful and inclusive approach to exercise. He has years of experience training people in a gym setting and offers a fun and challenging workout approach. Kyle is no longer teaching live classes, in 2023 he went back to school for carpentry. His recorded classes are still in our video library because he offers something very special.
Christopher is a movement instructor, mental health professional, and Mindful Strength admin coordinator. He has worked in the field of mental health and addictions for over a decade and roots his teaching in that experience – placing a strong emphasis on practices that respect, support, and encourage an individual’s innate resilience.
Christopher teaches with the hope of helping people rebuild a connection to their bodies, expand their range of (e)motion, and enhance their capacity to handle tough life events. He’s passionate about building spaces that promote a sense of courage, safety and, self-compassion.