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  <title>Back from a Break: Building the Future of Fitness Training</title>
  <description>Ready to learn what I’ve been up to, how it impacts you, and what it means for the future of fitness as I share personal insights from my podcast break? GOOD. &amp;amp;nbsp; As exciting, raw, and eye-opening as these conversations can be, I record them so you can learn from the lessons I had to teach myself—the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between. &amp;amp;nbsp; In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of building instructor training programs as I reflect on the often-overlooked realities of pelvic floor health and share how I’m redefining holistic fitness education. &amp;amp;nbsp; If you’re interested in learning more about your body—whether you’re a student, pursuing personal training, or building a full-time career—this episode is packed with insights, honest reflections, and actionable takeaways to help you deepen your connection with your body and reach your goals. I hope it serves you well. &amp;amp;nbsp; Click play&amp;amp;nbsp;to hear all of this and… &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:00:47) Why I took a podcast break and how it sparked new perspectives. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:02:58) Developing MY online and in-person instructor training courses. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:07:12)&amp;amp;nbsp;Women&amp;amp;nbsp;interested in pursuing part-time or full-time fitness careers and the need for training beyond outdated fitness practices. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:11:18)&amp;amp;nbsp;A simple&amp;amp;nbsp;tip you can incorporate into your movement practice to connect your brain to your body. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:12:03)&amp;amp;nbsp;The structure of the deep core and the&amp;amp;nbsp;interconnectedness&amp;amp;nbsp;of it all. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:12:57) The symptoms an overly tight pelvis can cause. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:14:37)&amp;amp;nbsp;The importance of breathwork in unlocking optimal core and pelvic floor function. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:16:12) The approach to movement that will get you deeper connections and greater results. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:17:27) The value of in-person work to develop body awareness overtime. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:19:06)&amp;amp;nbsp;Tactile cues, like using a soft ball, to retrain movement patterns and change biomechanics. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:23:56) Teen athlete injuries, such as non-contact ACL tears, are preventable with better stability training. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:25:10)&amp;amp;nbsp;The importance of slowing down to strengthen the deep core and calm the nervous system for better movement. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:27:52) The difference between belly breathing and diaphragmatic breathing. &amp;amp;nbsp; (00:33:15)&amp;amp;nbsp;The next&amp;amp;nbsp;comprehensive instructor training program I'm creating.&amp;amp;nbsp; &amp;amp;nbsp; For full show notes, visit: https://www.ericaziel.com/blog/317 &amp;amp;nbsp; Other resources mentioned in this episode:  Core Rehab Program: https://corerehabprogram.com Soft Exercise Ball:  https://erica-ziel.myshopify.com/products/9inch-soft-exercise-ball Instructor Training Courses: https://www.coreathletica.com/instructor-courses  Grab your Free Pelvic Floor Guide for my tips on breathwork, core connection, and strengthening the pelvic floor: https://www.ericaziel.com/pelvicfloor </description>
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