Tell Me Why With Mike Zhao

This podcast is with Mike Zhao and myself, Jayson Westley Leisenring. We delve into the importance of the foot from a mental, physical, and even hormonal standpoint. Mike discusses how the foot is the "window to the soul" and also how having a strong foot helps the knees, hips, and also the upper torso. We also go through how different feet are of people in island countries that are predominantly barefoot and a person from countries that wear shoes a lot. And interestingly enough, Mike talks about Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs is relevant to the foot. And finally you'll get a science presentation as Mike goes into the important bones and muscles of the foot.

Being a personal trainer in the city I’ve been exposed to many different fitness theories and beliefs.  One of them I can remember for the longest time was that breathing with your belly out was the correct way to breathe effectively.  There are even programs for, “Belly Breathing Like a Pro.” Well Mike Zhoa is going to go into the intricate details of why this is bogus.  He’s a specialist in PRI or Postural Restoration Institute which is redefining how physical therapists think and work. He’ll break belly breathing down physically, mentally, hormonally, you name it you’re going to learn really how your torso works and why breathing with the belly out is not only not the way to breathe, but how it can be physically and mentally detrimental. We’ll finish with some tips on how you can breathe better.  Get ready, we’re going to drop some knowledge bombs.