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Welcome to today's episode of AO POWER TIP ( short powerful episodes) where we dive into the fascinating world of fascia and its profound connection to pain.  We'll explore why movement is crucial, but not just any movement—it's about the right kind of movement in the right amounts. Firstly, we'll discuss why it's essential to move more, but with variety.  Our bodies thrive on diverse movements, which keep the fascia healthy and prevent pain.  Repeating the same motions or overloading certain areas can lead to restrictions and discomfort.  We'll uncover how incorporating a range of activities can enhance flexibility and reduce the risk of injury. Next, we'll delve into why athletes need to move differently than their sport demands.  Specialising too early or sticking strictly to sport-specific movements can create imbalances and overuse injuries.  We'll highlight the importance of cross-training and how varying exercises can improve overall performance and longevity in sports. Lastly, we'll talk about the loss of spontaneous play in modern life and the trend of early sports specialisation.  Our bodies are designed to engage in a multitude of activities, using all our systems. When we neglect this, we risk underutilising and weakening parts of our body.  We'll explore how integrating diverse movements can restore balance and foster a more resilient body. Join us as we uncover the science behind fascia, pain, and the vital role of movement diversity in maintaining a healthy, pain-free life. Check out our NEW FASCIA MASTERY 8 week course for trainers, coaches and therapists. www.aoacademy.se Thank YOU for listening. More on our website - www.aoperformance.se / Team AO

Unlock the secrets of fascia and its profound impact on our body and movement. In this inspiring episode, Andreas talks about the fascinating world of fascia, our body's largest sensory organ, and reveals its critical role in our health and performance.  But the journey doesn’t stop at fascia or muscles—there's a symphony of systems working together within us. Join us as we explore the essential interplay of all our body's systems for achieving optimal well-being.  Embrace humility and curiosity as we discover new, effective ways to nurture our bodies.  Stay curious and open-minded on this journey toward greater knowledge and holistic health. We hope you like this episode. And please refer it to people you care about For more about this visit our website - www.aoperformance.se All the best / Team AO

Welcome to the very first episode of AO POWER TIP! In this exciting premiere, Andreas dives deep into a topic that's often misunderstood: What is Functional Training? Functional training has been the subject of much debate and confusion over the years. But today, Andreas is here to clear up the misconceptions and reveal the true essence of functional training.  Tune in to this inspiring and insightful episode to discover how functional training can transform the way you think, train, and move. Get ready to elevate your fitness journey like never before!  Don't miss out – hit play and let's redefine what functional training really means! For more - www.aoperformance.se

This is a very important episode for anyone dealing with back pain. Trainers, therapists, athletes or just anyone that wants to know more about back pain and how to think around the spine in training. Dr. Stuart M. McGill is a “distinguished professor emeritus”, University of Waterloo, where he was a professor for 30 years. His laboratory and experimental research clinic investigated issues related to the causal mechanisms of back pain, how to rehabilitate back-pained people and enhance both injury resilience and performance. His advice is often sought by governments, corporations, legal experts, medical groups and elite athletes and teams from around the world. Read more about Dr Mcgill here : https://www.backfitpro.com/ Instagram: @backfitpro We hope you will enjoy this episode and please share this with others that can benefit from it. All the best Check out our website to get in touch with us. https://aoperformance.se/ / Team AO

In this episode Andreas and his guest Dave Gleason is taking a dive into "the truth about coaching young athletes" An emotional episode were both Andreas and Dave share some dark stories about their experiences being an young athlete with a lot of self hate and self doubt. And thats the reason that they both coach from the heart today and they share so much value in this episode about how to communicate and coach upcoming athletes. They talk about the importance to see the individual as a person and not only as an athlete. How to use game play as great training protocols. This episode is great for all coaches, trainers, parents AND athletes to listen too. You can find Coach Dave here on his youtube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@CoachDaveGleason We hope you will enjoy this episod and please share this with others that would be inspired by this episod. Thank you for listening E-mail us at [email protected] Check out are website for more info and see how we can help you more. All the best / Team AO

Vad är meningen med livet? Hur vet jag vad jag vill? Vad är min passion? Och kanske ännu viktigare, hur tar jag mig dit när jag väl vet det? I detta korta kraftfulla avsnitt delar Andreas och Gunnar med sig av hur du kan göra för att hitta DIN mening med livet och HUR du tar dig dit. Enkla fantastiska tips som du kan applicera omgående i ditt liv. Detta avsnitt har högt tempo så du kanske får ut mer av att lyssna mer än en gång. Gunnar hittar du på https://www.dinhelhetscoach.se/ Dela gärna detta avsnitt med en vän som behöver lyssna på det. Ge oss gärna 5 stjärnor för att kunna sprida detta viktiga budskap till fler människor som behöver. Maila oss på [email protected] vid frågor eller feedback etc Mer info om hur vi kan hjälpa dig finns på hemsidan: https://aoperformance.se/ Tack för att just DU lyssnar. Ta hand om varandra och framförallt dig själv. // Team AO

AO Power Pod is finally back with a great episode about Fascia and how to enhance performance in athletes. This time with one of the smartest people on the planet when it comes to the human body, Dr Antonio Stecco from NYU (New York University) Why fascia? Why do Dr Antonio believes that the fascia system is so important for human movement and athletes? What´s the difference between fascia and muscles? What should athletes think about after training and games to recover better? What happens in the fascia during really tough training? Is using cold or heat beter for the fascia to enhance performance? ... and much more This is a great episode for anyone who wants to feel and perform better. To read more about Dr Stecco go to the website: https://www.fascialmanipulation.com/en/ I really hope you like this episode and please take time to give us 5 star ratings to help us spread this very important topic to the world. Thank you / Team AO

Rickard Rakell, den framgångsrika NHL-spelaren som jagade sin bror i många år innan han själv lyckades och nådde karriären i NHL. Rickard berättar om träningen bakom resultaten och hur träningen från AO Performance med Andreas lagt grunden till att utveckla sin fulla förmåga. Andreas delar hemligheten i Rickards träning och hur du med Online träningen får samma grund och möjlighet att skapa din egna framgång. Vill du lägga grunden för din framgång? Anmäl dig här till AO Online Träning: HÄR 🙏 Tack för att DU lyssnar 💌 Om du vill att vi lyfter ett ämne eller fråga så kan du mejla dina tankar till [email protected]

Naturligt ljus förbättrar din hälsa, återhämtning och prestation, men vad händer när vi kommer in i Sveriges mörka höst och vintertid? Hur kan du återgälda den brist på ljus som du får minst 6 månader om året!? I dagens avsnitt intervjuar vi Fredrik Paulun som lyfter fördelarna med rödljusterapi. Fredrik berättar om sin bakrund och hur det påverkat hans prioriteringar i livet där naturlig & holistisk hälsa står i centrum. Idag delar han med sig hur du kan med ljuset få en bättre livskvalitet, återhämtning & prestation. 🙏 Tack för att DU lyssnar. Lämna gärna dina tankar och recension. Dela med dina vänner för detta kan förändra ditt och deras liv! 💌 Har du frågor eller ämnen ni vill att vi ska svara på? Mejla oss till [email protected]

With the amazing Carla Stecco (MD) who's published 200+ scientific articles of Fascia, you'll today learn about Fascia and how the methods of fascia can enhance not only your daily health & well-being, but your recovery and performance for future athletes! We are more than honoured to have Carla as guest on our podcast the AO Power Pod, to help us fuel your mind and future with knowledge about the fundamental part of well-care that fascia is. If you want to know more about the work by Carla Stecco, you can find her books here: https://www.adlibris.com/se/sok?filter=author:carla%20stecco 🙏 Thank YOU for listening to our podcast. 💌 If you jave any questions you can email us at [email protected]