Beyond Strides - The Science and Culture of Human Movement

This year marks 10 years of me being self-employed. 
I would’ve never thought that the side hustle, which I started out of joy for training & movement, will turn into me helping athletes get from pain to performance and ultimately educating other physios & coaches on doing the same. 
I believe self-employment is the best teacher you can have.
Have a listen, however I think you will only truly understand & learn these things once you went through this yourself. 
SO KEEN ON THE NEXT 10 YEARS!!!!

Andi
Find me on IG: @the_andi_g
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Special Thanks to: 
Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic
Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassa
Sound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak

For the second part of the stress fracture podcast, I invited Emma.
Emma had multiple stress reactions and is now learning not only how to deal with them and how to rehab them but also how much her lifestyle the last 20 years played a role in this. 

We talk about the beliefs around training & food she has carried with her for long and which she now starts to question & reframe. 

We talk about the early signs of stress reactions, how her body feeling & trust in herself changed due to the injuries and how injured athletes can advocate better for themselves in the doctors office. 

Stress reactions and fractures are not bad luck - they’re signals of your body. This episode helps you understand the process, spot red flags early, and approach recovery with clarity instead of fear. 

Thank you Emma for your trust! 

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Your support means a lot to me - pls like, comment & share this one - more people tuning in means I can spend more capacity on this work

Andi <3

Find me on IG: @the_andi_g

Special Thanks to: 
Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic
Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassa
Sound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak

We have a stress fracture epidemic going on!
How can it be, that not only professional athletes but also ambitious people get so many stress fractures?
I talk about: 

Why we see so many bone stress injuries (BSI) currently 
How you can significantly decrease the risk of a BSI 
How to immediate act if you suspect a BSI 
How a proper return to run/ play protocol should look like do decrease the risk of re-injury

This is not only physiological. Bone stress injuries have a huge psychological factor - many people suffering this type of injury have a problematic relationship with training, nutrition & load management. 

If you are currently injured and your doctor said your return to run is „start with 5x1min on/off running and work your way up“ (spoiler: DO NOT DO THAT) then this is for you. 

If you are a coach, I encourage you to listen to this, send this to your athletes and raise awareness about this topic! 

Mentioned Studies: 

Relationship between Carb Intake & Bone Remodeling
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9804216/

Bone Density in Athletes of Different Disciplines: 
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/228498850_Bone_Mineral_Density_in_Athletes_of_Different_Disciplines_a_Cross-_Sectional_Study

The new 10% Rule for running volume
https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/59/17/1203

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If you have any questions or topics you want me to talk about, feel free to shoot me a message.
Your support means a lot to me - pls like, comment & share this one - more people tuning in means I can spend more capacity on this work

Andi <3

Find me on IG: @the_andi_g

Special Thanks to: 
Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic
Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassa
Sound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak

Can you lift heavy weights, push your heart rate, or even hit PBs while pregnant?
Common misconceptions often say "no," but the reality of exercise physiology tells a different story.
In this episode, I’m joined by Miri, who is challenging the status quo of how we view activity during pregnancy.
We dive into the fears many active people face - like the worry of "losing yourself" or having to stop training entirely - and look at the science and visibility Miri is creating through her own journey and participation in clinical studies.
We also tackle an often overlooked topic: Being a pregnant entrepreneur.
What does it mean to run a business and manage employees without the state-funded safety nets available to employees in Germany?

How do you mentally and financially prepare for labor when there is no "maternity pay"?

How do you plan for a life event that is inherently unplannable?

The most incredible part? Just three hours after we finished this recording, Miri went into labor and welcomed her wonderful daughter, Mila, into the world. This episode is a snapshot of strength, dedication, and the final moments of a transformative journey.
This episode is dedicated to Mila. May she grow up to be as fearless, strong, and bold as her mother. <3

Follow Miri on IG:
https://www.instagram.com/miri.krug/

Mentioned Study:
Davenport (2024). Championing Motherhood: Exercise and the Pregnant Athlete. Sports Science Exchange, 37(258).
PMID: 36331580
PMID: 40610191
PMID: 30337345
PMID: 31377724
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If you have any questions or topics you want me to talk about, feel free to shoot me a message.
Your support means a lot to me - pls like, comment & share this one - more people tuning in means I can spend more capacity on this work

Andi <3

Find me on IG: @the_andi_g
Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic
Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassa
Sound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak

This episode is a deep dive into the work I did with one of my clients. She is a Hyrox Athlete and came to me with a stress reaction on her groin. She had pain that made it impossible to compete.

We go through our rehab process and how we went from pelvic tilts to dynamic movement, jumping and sub 4:00 /km intervals
If you have any questions or topics you want me to talk about, feel free to shoot me a message.
Your support means a lot to me - pls like, comment & share this one - more people tuning in means I can spend more capacity on this work

Andi <3

Find me on IG: @the_andi_g
Edit: Juju Kim / IG: @juju__kimGraphic
Design: Anna Ruther / IG: @tabula__rassa
Sound Design: Johannes Wagner & Felix Wagner / IG: @j.manuel.live & @fjaak