Is Vitality Just BS? With Michael Bann

Is Vitality Just BS?
With Michael Bann — Why Mobility Screens, Pain, and "Wellness" Need a Reality Check

📝 Episode Overview:

In this unfiltered 60-minute conversation, Coach Blake sits down with veteran coach and educator Michael Bann to challenge mainstream fitness narratives around vitality, mobility, and pain. If you’re tired of gimmicks and want the truth about long-term health, this one’s for you.

✅ Who Michael Bann is and his 15+ years of experience in the fitness industry
✅ Why many mobility and FMS assessments are just scalable sales tools
✅ How the reality of pain and getting out of it is much more nuanced than people think
✅ The problem with treating "vitality" like a product or checklist
✅ What practical approaches to training and lifestyle actually support long-term health
✅ Mindset shifts coaches and athletes need to move from fixing problems to building resilience