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The Movement System Podcast

Matthew Casturo

Improve your understanding of Human Movement!

This information-dense, no-BS podcast is a platform for fitness professionals, physical therapists, strength coaches, personal trainers, students studying for the CSCS Exam and anyone who moves to learn the science of human movement.

Host Matt Casturo, DPT, CSCS, discusses exercise science, coaching, training techniques, and more.

Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themovementsystem/ or head to https://www.themovementsystem.com to learn more.

Studying for the CSCS Exam?
Check out The Movement System CSCS Study Course and Practice test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

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  • Avg 25 min
  • English

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  • Yesterday · 23 min

    CSCS Prep: Plyometrics (5th Edition Updates)

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test Pass the CSCS Exam in 90 days with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • September 16 · 13 min

    New CSCS Hypertrophy Guidelines (5th Edition Update)

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • July 22 · 25 min

    Strength Is Not Enough: The Qualities That Actually Drive Performance

    Get the free Plyometrics Masterclass: https://www.themovementsystem.com/webinar-replay-a-coach's-guide-to-plyometrics Research referenced: https://www.ovid.com/jnls/nsca-scj/abstract/10.1519/ssc.0000000000000744~strength-classification-and-diagnosis-not-all-strength-is?redirectionsource=fulltextview https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4875063/

  • May 27 · 27 min

    CSCS Prep: Aerobic Training Adaptations

    In this episode we cover acute and chronic adaptations from aerobic training. Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • May 14 · 19 min

    How the Nervous System Adapts to Training

    Primary Source: Neuromusuclar Aspects of Sports Performance by Paavo Komi https://www.researchgate.net/publication/278315099_Neuromuscular_Aspects_of_Sport_Performance_Volume_XVII Learn more and earn NSCA CEUs: $1 Program Design Masterclass: https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout Plyometrics 101: https://www.themovementsystem.com/plyometrics-101-info

  • April 15 · 21 min

    CSCS Prep: Nutrition for Athletes

    Here's the link to get the Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • March 31 · 24 min

    CSCS Prep: Athlete Testing

    Free 20 Question CSCS Practice Test: https://www.themovementsystem.com/opt-in-20-Question-CSCS-Practice-Test Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • March 11 · 22 min

    CSCS Prep: Overtraining

    Learn more with The Movement System CSCS Study Course: https://www.themovementsystem.com/strength-and-conditioning-study-course-sales-page

  • February 25 · 25 min

    A Coach's Guide to Conditioning

    Get access to our $1 Program Design Masterclass (0.2 NSCA CEUs): https://www.themovementsystem.com/offers/RLf5Xsfz/checkout Program Design 101 (1.0 NSCA CEUs): https://www.themovementsystem.com/programdesigncourse

  • January 28 · 28 min

    A Coach's Guide to Isometrics

    Learn More and Earn CEUs with The Movement System: https://www.themovementsystem.com References: Oranchuk, D., Storey, A., Nelson, A. and Cronin, J. Scientific basis for eccentric quasi-isometric resistance training: a narrative review. J Strength Cond Res. 2019; 33 (10): 2846-2859. Lum, Danny et al. "Comparing the Effects of Long-Term vs. Periodic Inclusion of Isometric Strength Training on Strength and Dynamic Performances." Journal of strength and conditioning research vol. 37,2 (2023): 305-314. doi:10.1519/JSC.0000000000004276 Schaefer, L., Hoff, M. and Bittmann, F. Measuring the adaptive force. Eur J Transl Myol. 2015; 27 (3): 152-159. Lum D, Haff GG, Barbosa TM. The relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance: a systematic review. Sports. 2020;8:63. Lum, D., Barbosa, T.M., Joseph, R. et al. Effects of Two Isometric Strength Training Methods on Jump and Sprint Performances: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J. of SCI. IN SPORT AND EXERCISE 3, 115–124 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s42978-020-00095-w Lum D, Joseph R. Relationship between isometric force-time characteristics and dynamic performance pre- and post-training. J Sports Med Phys Fit. 2020;60(4):520–6.

  • January 14 · 41 min

    The Science of Bone Loading in Plyometrics and Running with Nathan Carlson

    Nathan Carlson is a physical therapist, coach, and business owner based out of Kansas City. He specializes in the management of bone stress injuries, managing the high school and collegiate runner, and implementing resistance training with endurance athletes. He is also a reviewer for The International Journal of Exercises Science. To learn more you can check out his website www.runningmatekc.com or follow him on IG: runningmatekc Rebuild: Evaluation and Return to Sport of Bone Stress Injuries (Get 20% OFF with code: MATT) https://runningmatekc.com/rebuild-bone-stress-injury-online-course/ Free Bone Stress Injury Return to Sport Guidebook https://adept-creator-3116.kit.com/6dbd56b3a6

  • Nov 19, 2025 · 55 min

    5 Levels of Gym Tech Making Athletes Faster with Brett Morse

    Get $25 OFF OVR Performance: https://www.ovrperformance.com/movement Learn more from Brett: https://www.instagram.com/brettmorsetraining/ Watch the Full Youtube Video for visuals of what we talk about in this podcast: https://youtu.be/M1JrANugjFA

  • Sep 24, 2025 · 17 min

    Periodization for Plyometrics

    Join the waitlist for Plyometrics 101: https://www.themovementsystem.com/waitlist-for-plyometrics-101

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