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The Body Uncovered

Michele Bond, M.S.

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Michele Bond annihilates the same old exercise headlines and so called "easy plans" with this sophisticated, but sometimes sassy, podcast. She offers information and solutions for exercise programming and best practices that overcome the fitness industry's "sizzle to sell" narrative. Injuries, surgeries, lack of movement, acquired birthdays - WELCOME! Get a 'can-do' attitude with a body you can depend on. Michele has been a fitness professional since 1999, holds a master degree in Kinesiolog ...
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In this episode, you will learn: What a functional exercise IS NOT What a functional exercise IS Examples of the four (functional) subsystems of the body – posterior oblique subsystem, anterior oblique subsystem, lateral subsystem, and the deep longitudinal subsystem. Ways to get more information: Subscribe to The Body Uncovered and share on social…
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🖐 Hello everyone!! Today's episode is a sneak peak of my ebook - 5 Fitness Fallacies that you can purchase on my WEBSITE for ONLY $10!💥 AND that includes videos that will drop in your email every week for 5 weeks. You can't beat that.💥 So, check out this episode as I introduce to you the top 5 Fitness Fallacies that I think need discussion - 1. Wei…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. Stretching changes the body just like any other intervention to get a physical result. 2. Being able to stretch to the "N-th" degree is NOT the epitome of fitness. 3. Optimal tensional distribution throughout the body is THE goal. 4. Low back pain can't be "fixed" from one stretch. 5. Know WHY you are stretching …
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In this guest interview episode, we (un)cover how to approach healthy eating and achieving a healthy lifestyle in a totally different way with Amy Enos - licensed Occupational Therapist and Health Coach. What you will learn: 1. What a health coach is and how one can benefit you 2. How to deal with the "American Diet" 3. What a health journey entail…
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE: 1. "Old age" is not why we get arthritis - think about joint health as activity related, not age related. 2. Hydrate - with clean water everyday - can take some pain away! AND your efforts in exercise and movement therapy won't be so severely diminished. 3. The fascial net - the push/pull system in the body- is …
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: 1. Learn what the Kinesiogram™ is and why you should get one! 2. You need to analyze to customize - what a TRUE custom program really is 3. I'm not in the business of selling results - WHAAAT???? The focus is on the process - the analyzing your movement from head to toe, creating a report (The Kinesiogram™) so you can see what …
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This is a FUN episode about Michele's conversation with a French woman she met at a local beach while body surfing and snorkeling. The French Lady announces her confusion about "all this American Exercise" and tells us to "just live - move and live". Michele agrees but then explains in a bit of detail about what a person needs to do to get to a spe…
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: In this very lively and informative discussion, Christy helps indentify the issues that surround our roadblocks to exercise commitment and enjoyment. With a background in psychology and fitness coaching, Christy has designed a method of 'uncovering' your S.E.L.F. with her "Return to Self" program. Michele poses the questions th…
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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN: 1. What interval training is and what it is not 2. What H.I.I.T. is and how you CAN do it on any level 3. What Tabata training is and why you should hold off on it unless you have met certain benchmarks 4. What EMOM is - and no, it's not a mom that is emailed to you.... 5. How you can prepare your body for this type of exercise…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. The 3 basic parameters of cardiovascular exercise 2. How to manipulate these parameters for success 3. The main thing to pay attention to in the body when getting started WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body Uncovered and share on social media or however you see fit. 2. You can sign up HERE for …
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. The errors people make when performing a row with resistance 2. What happens to muscle AND connective tissue when it is not recruited correctly 3. The importance of opposing muscles 4. Understand what optimal tension deficit is (Michele's term invention!) 5. How to perform a row correctly WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMA…
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Not to miss! In this interview with Dr. James Eldridge, EdD - Professor and Chair of the Kinesiology Department at Angelo State University (part of Texas Tech system)- Dr. E. will enlighten you about many topics regarding exercise physiology and the basis for a solid exercise program. This is the REAL background of what you see and hear in mainstre…
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The is the podcasts first interview!! We are SO excited to welcome, one of THE original group exercise instructors of our time - Evlynne Householder! She is not only that but a formally trained dancer (experience and academic degrees), and a leader in healthy lifestyle choices. In this episode, you will learn about the origins of group exercise and…
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It's a lil' bit heated on The Body Uncovered today!!! Michele exposes two exercises she came across on social media and analyzes them for the confusion and danger they pose and offers alternate exercise solutions for both! When you see an exercise that "looks" so "wow", you need to understand what the exercise is really doing and if it is appropria…
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IN THIS EPISODE: Michele reviews the 12-3-30 treadmill program brought to light by a social media influencer. She discuses the pros and cons to the this type of workout and how to navigate it. Michele discusses what questions you need to ask yourself before starting any program or trying some popular trend. Michele also discusses an incline starter…
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IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: KEY FACTORS IN GAINING AND MAINTAINING BONE DENSITY - Today, we are talking about optimal bone remodeling - where the bone building process is higher than the bone degradation process. This allows for better bone health. Here are the concepts to keep in mind: 1. Strain Magnitude - The amount of relative change in…
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IN TODAY'S EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: 6 TIPS FOR MINDING YOUR MIND 1. Accentuate the small things 2. Track your progress 3. Use Imagery 4. Reach out to others 5. Rest Time 6. Don't over do it WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body Uncovered and share on social media or however you see fit. 2. You can sign up HERE for the FREE Overcomi…
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This episode explains the pros and cons of using the typical weight machines at the gym. While there are pros, there are more cons. If you are working out in a gym, listen to this episode to understand why it is SO critical to have a biomechanical assessment to determine the BEST program for the most optimal results. Remember, your OUTPUT is ONLY a…
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What you will learn in this episode: 1. The origin of indoor cycling and the parameters in which it should be done 2. Why using free weights is not advisable during indoor cycling 3. Why cycling as fast as possible standing up is critically NOT correct 4. What the duration of a class should be and why 5. Exercise does not = entertainment (Michele's…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. What symmetry in stretching is and why you need it 2. What RATIO stretching is 2. How to judge stretch intensity 3. What types of stretching there are 4. Why an assessment is so important to have WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body.....Uncovered and share on social media or however you see fit.…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. What you have been told to do regarding stretching is not productive 2. How fascia (special connective tissue) plays a role in stretching properly 3. How "TENSION" is NOT a 4 letter word 4. Examples of when stretching is not recommended WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body.....Uncovered and shar…
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What you are going to learn in this brief episode: 1. Overcoming Your Weakest Link LIVE Webinar is here!! This FREE webinar explains the NEXT level in fitness. For topics discussed and to choose the day/time you would like to attend, click HERE 2. What a biomechanical assessment is and what corrective exercise is and how those concepts have been le…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. What the "outer core" is 2. That there are layers of the core - inner + outer unit 3. Why it is so important to condition the inner core first (tie in from last episode) 4. The outer core involves muscle chains and why that is important for you WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body.....Uncovered …
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. The two parts of the "core" 2. How this term came to be used in mainstream fitness 3. What core activation and timing is and why you need it 4. A simple exercise you can do to illustrate this concept THANK YOU to Dr. Paul Hodges for the research!!!! WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body.....Uncov…
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Michele thanks her subscribers, shows her heart, and announces MYprint™ - your body's movement blueprint. An 11-point biomechanical (how you move) analysis and corrective exercise system. This is THE missing link in the typical workout plan. Click HERE for information on the website. If you want to listen to a FREE webinar about this, click HERE Su…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. How muscle is actually added to the body 2. The benefits of creating more lean muscle 3. The mindset you need - "No pain, no gain" is OUT and the "grit" is IN 4. Strength training phase parameters - the when, why, how, and how much WAYS TO GET MORE INFORMATION: 1. Subscribe to The Body.....Uncovered and share on …
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. What resistance training is and what equipment can provide it 2. The importance of two different kinds of muscle contractions and how partnered muscles or muscle groups use both at the same time to create optimal movement 3. What happens when a muscle is too tight on one side of the joint and how that hinders you…
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In this episode, you will learn: 1. What words are used to describe what muscles can do in mainstream fitness and how those words are incorrect - You WILL learn what IS correct and how you can add something to your own muscles to make them stronger and stay motivated. 2. What three things muscles do and how to make that work for you in your exercis…
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SHOW NOTES: In this episode, you will learn: 1. How to stay committed to exercise 2. The HOW to execute a cardiovascular program – tactics that keep you engaged, safe, and motivated 3. How to enter back into an exercise program after injury, surgery, or illness. This also includes paying attention to your postures - it all adds up! Ways to get more…
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Today's episode discusses what steady state cardiovascular exercise is and the idea that you will get out of it what you put into it. Slow and steady is fine as long as you aim to progress!! In this episode, you will learn: 1. What constitutes steady state cardio program 2. 10 minutes a few times a day vs. 30 minutes – they are NOT the same! 3. Thi…
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SHOW NOTES Weight loss headlines are STILL making ridiculous and unsafe claims. Enough already! In this episode, you will learn: 1. What weight loss actually is and why you need to be careful and kind to yourself 2. What structure in the body actually burns fat and how to get it there 3. The dangers of weight loss “secrets” (there are NO secrets!!)…
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The headlines STILL emphasize the sizzle to sell – destroying the representation of how the body works. Enough! In this episode, you will learn: 1. What does it mean to ‘stay’ uncovered? 2. How has commercialization of the body hurt you and what we are going to do about it! 3. How can we change the VERY repeated fitness conversation? 4. Examples of…
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This is a continuation about my mission and stance from the introductory episode. I’m not here to tell you what to do. I’m here to inform you that your output is only as good as your input. So, if you want to move better/make exercise more productive (your ‘output’), you may need to rework what you are doing and thinking (‘your input’) to make that…
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In this introductory episode, the host Michele Bond, briefly introduces herself and explains what her mission is with regards to the commercialization of the body in mainstream fitness. Exercise and movement are complex functions that need more in depth explanation to understand what you are doing to your body. Michele will explain these concepts i…
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