In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton are joined by Danyue Zhang, FMS Director of Education in China and a key figure in expanding Functional Movement Systems globally. Danyue shares her unique journey—from personal trainer in New York to translating and teaching FMS courses across China.

They dive into:

• Cultural challenges of translating movement concepts
• The power of calibration over instruction
• How personal trainers in China are embracing corrective exercise
• Why movement screening works across language and borders
• Lessons from introducing FMS to sports institutes, universities, and rural communities

Danyue offers valuable insights into movement, communication, and building trust in a growing global movement health community.

Whether you're a coach, therapist, or educator, this episode will shift your thinking on how we teach and talk about human movement—no matter where you are in the world.

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In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton dive into the real meaning of wellness and why current approaches are failing us. They unpack how wellness is traditionally defined (think: sleep, nutrition, exercise), and why function—particularly functional movement—needs to be part of the equation.

From pre-diabetes in adolescents to movement dysfunction in military populations, this candid discussion explores the role of risk factors, behavioral health, and how cultural shifts must happen if we want to make a lasting impact.

Why wellness must be functional
How pain and movement drive deeper health issues
Why measuring what's missing matters most
What 10,000+ wellness screens have revealed

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Dr. Cortney Herndon, DPT, COMPT reunites with Lee and Gray to discuss the importance of her internship and early employment in the midst of the development of Functional Movement Systems and how that understanding of the movement screening process shaped her career. Dr. Herndon offers guidance on Women’s Health issues, from incontinence in runners and post-partum and peri/post-menopause training to breast cancer and osteoporosis considerations. A look at the pitfalls of GLP-1 meds lands them back at the importance for movement professionals to network and build their own healthcare team.

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Movement Masterclass: Mobility
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Movement Masterclass: Stability
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