{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Back from a Break: Building the Future of Fitness Training","description":"Ready to learn what I\u2019ve 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.   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\u2014the wins, the setbacks, and everything in between.   In this episode, I\u2019m 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\u2019m redefining holistic fitness education.   If you\u2019re interested in learning more about your body\u2014whether you\u2019re a student, pursuing personal training, or building a full-time career\u2014this 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.   Click play to hear all of this and\u2026   (00:00:47) Why I took a podcast break and how it sparked new perspectives.   (00:02:58) Developing MY online and in-person instructor training courses.   (00:07:12) Women interested in pursuing part-time or full-time fitness careers and the need for training beyond outdated fitness practices.   (00:11:18) A simple tip you can incorporate into your movement practice to connect your brain to your body.   (00:12:03) The structure of the deep core and the interconnectedness of it all.   (00:12:57) The symptoms an overly tight pelvis can cause.   (00:14:37) The importance of breathwork in unlocking optimal core and pelvic floor function.   (00:16:12) The approach to movement that will get you deeper connections and greater results.   (00:17:27) The value of in-person work to develop body awareness overtime.   (00:19:06) Tactile cues, like using a soft ball, to retrain movement patterns and change biomechanics.   (00:23:56) Teen athlete injuries, such as non-contact ACL tears, are preventable with better stability training.   (00:25:10) The importance of slowing down to strengthen the deep core and calm the nervous system for better movement.   (00:27:52) The difference between belly breathing and diaphragmatic breathing.   (00:33:15) The next comprehensive instructor training program I'm creating.    For full show notes, visit: https:\/\/www.ericaziel.com\/blog\/317   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 ","author_name":"Core Connections with Erica Ziel","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ericaziel.com\/","html":"