Researcher, educator and coach Dan Van Zandt shares his near-25 years teaching experience to answer training questions, and dispel common and popular myths about flexibility and human movement.
Cellular Mechanics: How Stretching Shapes Your Cells
Dan explores the origins of cellular life, explains cellular components, examines mechanobiology, and reviews scientific studies to clarify misconceptions about stretching and its effects on the human body.
11 May 2025
Molecular Mechanics of Flexibility
Dan explores the molecular mechanics of stretching, explaining the biological effects of lengthening tissues and debunking common myths, offering listeners critical thinking skills for evaluating online information.
4 May 2025
Quantum Myths and Fascia Facts
Dan explores the misuse of quantum mechanics by trainers and therapists to promote health services, revealing the science behind it and providing strategies to recognize pseudoscience.
15 Jan 2022
Episode 8: Neurodynamics
Dan explores the history and scientific basis of neurodynamics, or nerve mobilizations, and how they enhance flexibility in therapeutic settings.
1 Jan 2022
Episode 7: What is Mobility, actually?
Dan clarifies the scientific definition of "mobility" and highlights the common misuse of the term when referring to range of motion.
3 Sept 2021
Flexibility Focus Episode 6: Interview with Dr Sandro Freitas
Host Dan interviews Dr. Sandro Freitas, a stretching researcher, who discusses the current science of flexibility and its future directions.
16 Nov 2020
Episode 5: Genetics and Flexibility
Dan Van Zandt explores the influence of genetics on an individual's flexibility, revealing how inherent traits impact physical capabilities.
9 Aug 2020
Episode 4: Components of Flexibility Part 4 (Elasticity)
Dan explores tissue elasticity, energy, and hysteresis as biomechanical properties that affect flexibility.
1 Jul 2020
Minisode 8: Interview with Philip Chubb
Movement coach Philip Chubb discusses his simple, effective training methods that empower clients and yield tangible results with minimal exertion in this interview.
26 Jun 2020
Minisode 7: Interview with Donavan Barrett
Flexibility coach Donavan Barrett shares training advice for achieving the splits and high kicks, offering insights into martial arts and flexibility in this interview.
22 Jun 2020
Minisode 6: Interview with Sophie Brace
Sophie Brace, former gymnast, discusses effective gymnastics and flexibility training methods she shares across social media platforms in an interview.
20 Jun 2020
Episode 3: Components of Flexibility Part 2 (Stiffness)
Dan explores muscle stiffness as a key biomechanical property, explaining its role in flexibility.
13 Jun 2020
Minisode 5: Interview with Ollie Frost
Movement coach Ollie Frost discusses Move 45's approach to enhancing human experience through breath work and fundamental movements in an interview.
9 Jun 2020
Minisode 4: Interview with Charlotte Tooth
Personal trainer Charlotte Tooth discusses sports science in dance, hypermobility, and female perspectives within the fitness industry with host Dan in this interview.
5 Jun 2020
Minisode 3: Interview with Monty Simmons
Fitness trainer Monty Simmons shares his holistic and cerebral approach to training, coaching, and learning in this interview episode.
3 Jun 2020
Minisode 2: Interview with Brad Georgiev
Brad Georgiev shares his insights on how sports therapists and trainers can increase engagement and achieve greater success in their careers in this interview.
2 Jun 2020
Minisode 1: Interview with Bill 'Superfoot' Wallace
Dan interviews Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, undefeated kickboxing world champion, about flexibility, stretching techniques, and training adaptations following joint replacements.
31 May 2020
Episode 2: Components of Flexibility Part 1 (Extensibility)
Dan explores muscle extensibility, which is a biomechanical property, in the first part of a flexibility mini-series.
17 May 2020
Episode 1: What is Flexibility?
Dan explores the scientific definition of flexibility, clarifying its key components and benefits.
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Dr Sandro Freitas
Philip Chubb
Donavan Barrett
Sophie Brace
Ollie Frost
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205,795
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5.0 / 5
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Podcast Authority Score: 46 / 100
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