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We are back and we are on a mission.  In this episode Jay and Matt dive deep, well as deep as the pool is on the current literature and research that looks at gyms and their ability to operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.  We look at some key research from NSW, America, the UK, Singapore and Norway which both supports and refutes our thoughts.  We brake down the good, bad and ugly and try to shed some light on what the data and findings actually mean.  In short... Are gyms safe? Well it depends. Can gyms be safe? Absolutely.  Will i catch COVID if i go to the gym? highly unlikely like .00026% unlikely? Can training and being physically active reduce the impacts of COVID? Absolutely.  Gyms are not the problem they are part of the solution.  We need to improve our attitude to health and wellbeing across society, we need to educate ourselves more on the power of being physically active and seeking preventative actions. We need to take responsibility for our individual health.  We hope you have enjoyed this passionate episode. please feel free to share it far and wide with anyone in the health and fitness industry References. (due to not all articles being public we have linked the main articles and literature we discussed in the podcast)   South Korea outbreak  - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7392463/ Benefits of exercise on COVID-19 - https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11332-020-00673-z Two articles discussing the MXM data from American gyms  - https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/national-study-confirms-its-safe-to-work-out-at-the-gym-current-data-shows-no-evidence-of-covid-19-spread-in-gyms-301122664.html - https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/study-gym-safety-covid/2020/09/19/72191b08-f858-11ea-89e3-4b9efa36dc64_story.html Oslo study - https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/06/it-s-safe-go-back-gym-if-there-s-little-covid-19-around-study-suggests Australian Fitness attendance data - https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/health-wellbeing/gyms-arent-covid-hotspots-industry-c-1236697 - https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2020/sep/16/covid-free-or-high-risk-environment-can-gyms-be-safe

The comeback.  After a long time between chats Jay and Matt catch up to talk all things health during this unique time in our planets history.  We cover Jays time in quarantine off the back of a trip to Mexico.  The importance of using a journal and maintaining social interaction without physical interaction.  What to be mindful of with your physical activity and  The stress - Worry - Anxiety model and how it applies in our current climate.

In this episode Matt touches on his recent experience completing his DNS course. Matt teaches us about the basic principles of the course, the art of breath as stabilisation, core and posture training and how you can integrate it into your life to reduce daily aches and pains and increase your physical performance. More information on DNS can be found at this link. https://www.rehabps.com/REHABILITATION/Home.html

In this episode we dive into how individuals can take control of their basic daily habits and lifestyle choices to ensure they are aligning their actions with their goals. Learn some great tips and tricks for improving your health, fitness and performance. P.S We apologise for Matt sounding like a robot, unfortunately our tech guy (Matt) has no idea how this happened so we will just go with it. Enjoy!

Are smart products taking over our lives? What are the pros and cons of them in particular the most recent market trend the smart watch. Matt and Jay discuss their views on both the positive and negative outcomes of using them

In this episode Matt and Jay fire up about recent discussions surrounding the inclusion of sport being compulsory in High school. They discuss both the physical importance for participation during adolescents and also touch on the psychological benefits associated with. Matt also discusses his involvement in a recent app he worked on to help young and developing footy players improve their game. Below are some links to follow up on this podcast: Movement 2 be website https://www.movement2be.com/ Article from discussion https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/victoria-opposition-compulsory-sports-proposal-year-seven-competition/ Fit for footy www.fitforfooty.com.au

In this episode Matt discusses his thoughts on the mechanisms that cause injury in sport. We also address the roles of allied health professionals and how they fit in the healthcare system. Thought provoking and mildly entertaining as Matt rants and raves.

In this episode jay introduces Matt. We find out his pathway into working in sports performance. What steps he took and where he is now.

In this episode get to know one half of the Flowcast, Jay Rankin, Jay is a qualified exercise scientist and an avid learner. He runs. Succesful holistic fitness studio in the outer Eastern suburbs of Mebourne and is our go to guy for all things health and wellness,

In this episode Matt and Jay discuss specificity in training using surfing as the example. The conversation grows into movement and foot mechanics as well.

n this podcast we cover the basic science of sleep, cycles and practical applications you can apply to improve your quality of sleep immediately. - jay discusses a classic case study that is all too common in today's modern life - we delve into the types of sleep we experience and how to improve your quality - we discuss tricks and habits you can adopt to enhance your sleep and recovery - we also review blue light blockers and discuss their effectiveness and if they are worth the purchase?

a short discussion between hosts Jay Rankin, Health specialist (Exercise scientist) and Matt Taylor, Performance specialist (Sport scientist) talk about what FLOW means and why this podcast exists