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From Madonna's Trainer to a Star-Studded Career: The Long Story Made Short

Hi Carrie. Thanks for your question. I get this question quite a bit actually, and it's quite simple. Maybe it's a long story, made short. But I used to work for Tracy, Anderson Back in the Day, who was Madonna's trainer for a while. And she was hiring. She was wanting to build up the men's side of her business. And so she was hiring trainers and or dancers. And I Happened to kind of fit both of those qualities. And one thing led to another, I started helping her alongside I was working alongside Tracy to help Madonna and doing all sorts of things from going on tour to traveling to Africa to doing all sorts of cool stuff. And because I was young and hungry and wanted to to really do the most that I could I started to really Branch out and to do much more than just Fitness training and and to carry out more than just the the method that Tracy was doing with her. And I ended up sort of creating my own business and eventually she hired me directly and from there I just kind of went on to work with other celebs and other high-profile people because of her reach so I hope that answers your question and again thank you for your question.

I used to work for Tracy, Anderson and ended up creating my own business. I eventually got hired by her and then went on to work with other celebs and high-profile people.

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I often get asked how I met Madonna, and the story is quite simple. I used to work for Tracy Anderson, who was Madonna's trainer at the time. Tracy was looking to expand the men's side of her business and was hiring trainers or dancers. I happened to fit both of those qualities. I started assisting Tracy in helping Madonna, which involved various tasks like going on tour and traveling to Africa.

As a young and ambitious individual, I wanted to do more than just fitness training. I began branching out and creating my own business, offering services beyond Tracy's method. Eventually, Madonna hired me directly, and from there, I had the opportunity to work with other celebrities and high-profile individuals due to her influence and reach.

So, in short, my connection with Madonna came about through my work with Tracy Anderson, and it opened doors for me to work with other notable figures.

Discover the Benefits of Cold Showers: A Free Daily Cryotherapy!

Hello, Ernest. Thank you for your question. You asked do you take cold showers and the answer to that is yes. Yes, yes, yes. I take cold showers a lot. I actually just took one earlier. Some of the reasons for it. I mean, there's a lot of research and a lot of data. I could almost care less. I love taking cold showers. I have to also stress that when I talk about cold showers, People think that I just get in, it's already cold and I leave with is still being cold and that's not true. I get in and do the normal shower that most people would do although I use baking soda and I use, you know, various other chemicals and things like that. Have an ozone shower set up and whatnot, but Besides that, I still take a warm shower because I do like the feeling of a nice, nice, warm water on the body. But then, once I get myself clean, I go as cold as the system will allow me to go. I also love to do a nice tub. I love to do cryotherapy but one of the easiest things to do is just to hop in your shower, it's essentially free. I mean, nothing is really free, but like, it's essentially free. So you may as well do it for a couple minutes. And what I do is I start with it on my face so I It all the way up to cold and I start with the water on my face, let it run down my body, I turn to one side. Do that for a few seconds or you know, 10 15 seconds do the other side 10 15 seconds and then I do the entire back. Just kind of let it get all over me and I try to do anywhere from two to three minutes. So it's basically free cryotherapy or cold thermogenesis, you know. It's like something we can do every day. Sometimes a couple times a day and one other quick little up here, is that practicing cold thermogenesis in that manner, during the winter time, allows me to adapt better to the extreme temperatures outside and in the summertime. It also helps me to adapt. So I feel like this is the perfect adaptation regulator for the the temperature in the body and it's really helped me to kind of be on the elements a little bit more without freaking out, you know. Like when it's hot in New York City in the summer time I used to hate being outside. Now I don't mind. So thank you for your question.

Taking cold showers is something I do a lot. It's not just about getting in the shower and leaving it cold, but I start with warm, then turn it colder and let it run over my body for 2-3 minutes. It's great for adapting to extreme temperatures and helps me be more comfortable outside.

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Yes, I do take cold showers, and I actually enjoy them a lot. I want to clarify that when I talk about cold showers, I don't mean that I start and end with cold water. I begin with a normal warm shower, using baking soda and other products, and then once I'm clean, I turn the water as cold as the system allows. I love the feeling of cold water on my face and body.

I also enjoy other cold therapies like cryotherapy and taking cold baths. Cold showers are an easy and essentially free way to incorporate cold thermogenesis into my routine. I start with the water on my face and let it run down my body, then I turn to each side and finally do the entire back. I aim to do this for about two to three minutes.

Practicing cold thermogenesis in this way helps me adapt better to extreme temperatures, both in the winter and summer. It regulates my body's response to the elements, allowing me to be more comfortable in different weather conditions. For example, I used to dislike being outside in the hot New York City summers, but now I can handle it much better.

So, yes, I do take cold showers, and they have been beneficial for me in various ways.

What do you look for when analyzing the movement patterns of your clients?

Unlocking Client Fitness: Decoding Movement Patterns for Optimal Training

Okay, the question here is, what do you look for when analyzing the movement patterns of your clients Victory? Thank you for this question. I talked a lot about an acronym that I use in my method. If you will called M AP and M, AP stands for movement analysis pattern. And I've kind of, I've Consolidated, all of my experience in working with a variety of clients and working on my own body. And levels of Fitness, I've compiled a list of ten movements that pretty much include some shape or form of the movements that we would do in a workout or in an exercise or in our daily life. And the Tim movements are I'll try to Rattle through it quickly and then maybe provide a link once I get to the video. So movement, number one is a deep squat, feel like a deep squat, is very important to kind of assess the way a person can move. You see a lot of movement compensation patterns. You can see, there's ankle blockages if there's tightness in the Achilles and calves. And the, you know, any knee pain or hip pain through Rasik immobility, things like that. Starting out with a deep squat. Number two, is raising the arms out of the deep squat, so kind of arms forward again. You can kind of see if there's any problems in the thoracic spine and in the shoulders, step number three is hands behind the head again shoulder Mobility. Thoracic spine Mobility even neck Mobility. From their number four, arms above the head. Number five, you stand out of that low squat position. So everything up to that point was in a little squat again trying to see if you have the mobility to get down to the Deep squat, but then the strength to come out of that position as well. Arms are still overhead. Then we go to test your balance. So we go. Single leg balance for step number six and then we rotate first. Number 7, while in that position, a lot of things I can see there. Then you do the other side to be symmetrical. So that would be 7, 8, and 9, and then step number 10 is a jump. So you literally literally set yourself up to prepare for jump in a squat position, and then you jump and land with control. So, throughout all of that, I can assess, whether a client is ready for a session or not. Hope that answers your question. Thank you.

When analyzing the movement patterns of my clients, I use a method called M AP which stands for Movement Analysis Pattern. This includes 10 movements that assess mobility and strength: a deep squat, raising arms out of the deep squat, hands behind head, arms above head, standing out of low squat position, single leg balance, rotation while in that position, other side, and lastly a jump. Through this process I can assess whether a client is ready for a session or not.

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When analyzing the movement patterns of my clients, I use an acronym called M AP, which stands for Movement Analysis Pattern. This method involves assessing ten key movements that encompass various exercises and daily life activities.

The ten movements are as follows:

1. Deep squat: This helps assess overall mobility and identifies any compensation patterns or issues in the ankles, knees, or hips.
2. Raising the arms out of the deep squat: This checks for problems in the thoracic spine and shoulders.
3. Hands behind the head: This evaluates shoulder, thoracic spine, and neck mobility.
4. Arms above the head: This tests upper body mobility and flexibility.
5. Standing out of the low squat position: This assesses both the mobility to get into a deep squat and the strength to come out of it.
6. Single leg balance: This evaluates balance and stability.
7. Rotation while in a single leg balance: This assesses rotational mobility and stability.
8. Repeat steps 6 and 7 on the other side for symmetry.
9. Jump: This involves preparing for a jump in a squat position and landing with control, testing explosive power and landing mechanics.

By analyzing these movements, I can determine if a client is ready for a session or if there are any areas that need attention or improvement.

I hope this answers your question. Thank you.

As an expert, why are you interested in using AnyQuestion?

Why Experts Love AnyQuestion: A Town Hall of Perspectives

I really like this question. The question is as an expert, why are you interested in using any question? So, social media today is very popular and many people can use it to just have fun to just, you know, to be like a bully, which is probably the negative side of it. But I like to use it as a resource for people who, who may be interested in different perspectives on various topics. And so I think it's nice to be able to have a bunch of experts. It's almost like a like a town meeting or a town hall, you know? And that there's this one question that many people may be wondering about. And with any question, you can go in, and you can listen to the response from various different experts. And as a One called expert myself. I like to also tune into the various responses from the other experts. And when we get questions like this, it's nice to be able to kind of get a sense for what's out there, what's being asked? And so like for instance, I have a podcast called simply walk, the talk and as a host, if I'm looking for Content it's nice to kind of know what what are some of the questions that are that are Are populating out there right now. What's trending what are people asking about? Is the topic. Should I put out a podcast about hormones? Or should I talk about Fitness training? Should I talk about sleep or breath work or whatever? So I like to use this platform because it gives me sort of a guide and it allows me to have a little bit of light along the journey for helping people to optimize their overall health and wellness. So that's why I like any question and And yeah, it's a good question. Thanks.

I use social media to find out what people are asking about and to get perspectives from different experts. This helps me create content for my podcast, Simply Walk the Talk, that is focused on helping people optimize their health and wellness.

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As an expert, I find AnyQuestion to be an interesting platform for a few reasons. Social media has become a popular space, but it can often be used for negative purposes like bullying. However, I see AnyQuestion as a resource where people can explore different perspectives on various topics.

It's like a virtual town meeting or town hall where people can ask questions and experts can provide their insights. As an expert myself, I enjoy listening to the responses from other experts. It's a great way to stay informed about what people are curious about and what topics are trending.

For example, as a podcast host of Simply Walk the Talk, it helps me find content ideas. I can see what questions are being asked and what topics are popular. This guides me in creating episodes that address relevant issues, whether it's about hormones, fitness training, sleep, or breathwork.

Using AnyQuestion allows me to have a light along the journey of helping people optimize their overall health and wellness. It's a valuable platform that provides guidance and helps me stay connected with the interests and questions of the community.

How do you view the balance between strength training and cardio?

Discover the Surprising Link Between Strength Training and Cardio

Hi, Ashley. Thank you for your question. Your question is a good one. And your question is, how do you view the balance between strength training and cardio? I love this because not a lot of people know this or maybe people don't think of it the way I think of it, but I think strength training and cardio are one in the same. The reason being is what we think of as cardio. I think we have a certain idea of what we mean when we say cardio. So I think I have an idea of what you mean but cardio is short for cardiovascular, which means the working of the Heart, Right? The heart sort of, you know, utilizing the blood through the through the blood vessels and you know like all the different capillaries and veins and blood vessels throughout the body. So the movement of that blood throughout the system is cardiovascular movement and so anything that would Allow that to continue happening, could be considered cardio, but I'll offer more here in that when it comes to proper strength training, especially like like the super slow method or something that I like to do Blood Flow Restriction Training. These things really enhance the ability of the color of cardio, right? The abilities of the cardiovascular system to do, what it's supposed to do to help out the circulation. And so when you're doing true strength training, you're getting a better blood volume so you're getting a better pump of blood throughout the system. Therefore I think that's the real cardio training. Now when it comes to what we would call cardio with quotes, I love doing it. You know. I do for instance, I have here in my in my apartment I have the Rogue Echo Bike. Also kind of known as a salt bike. I have a Carol bike. I do rebounding or I have a vibration plate. I also Are getting in the infrared sauna to be cardiovascular training. So there is a difference. So one is more about the blood volume there or the the stroke volume of each heartbeat. So, when you do strength training, you can get more blood pumping through the, through the blood vessels. That's cardio to me in spring training, and then there's less blood volume because you have a high heart rate when you're doing sprinting and high end, high intensity. Devil training. Anyway, I hope that answers your question. Thank you.

Strength training and cardio are one in the same because they both involve the working of the heart and the movement of blood throughout the system. Strength training enhances the ability of the cardiovascular system to do its job, while traditional cardio workouts like running, biking, and rebounding involve a high heart rate and less blood volume.

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The balance between strength training and cardio is an interesting topic. When we talk about cardio, we often think of it as separate from strength training. However, I view them as interconnected. Cardio, short for cardiovascular, refers to the working of the heart and the movement of blood throughout the body. Anything that promotes this movement can be considered cardio.

Proper strength training, such as the super slow method or Blood Flow Restriction Training, can actually enhance cardiovascular function. These methods improve blood volume and circulation, which is essential for cardiovascular health. So, in a way, strength training itself can be seen as a form of cardio.

On the other hand, there are activities that we typically label as cardio, such as using an exercise bike, rebounding, or using a vibration plate. These activities focus more on increasing heart rate and can be beneficial for cardiovascular fitness.

In summary, strength training can improve blood volume and circulation, making it a form of cardio in itself. Activities specifically labeled as cardio tend to focus on increasing heart rate. Both have their benefits, and finding a balance between the two can contribute to overall fitness.

What are your most important training tips?

Discover the 5 pillars of effective training for optimal results!

Okay, it's Carrie again. Thank you for your question. I'm a little bit more setup. Now I have this on a, it's propped up on a tripod so it's not going to be moving around. But do you ask what are my most important training tips? Well, that one will be much easier to answer right now because I have a book coming out called the awareness shift and that book is all about my method and sort of what I do and how I've accumulated all of this experience over the last Years, working with all of my various clients and the things I've learned on myself and through with my family and friends. And so it's called the awareness shift and the basis of it is broken down with five pillars which those pillars are quality awareness quality rest and Recovery quality consumption quality activeness and quality exercise. So my most important training tips just to dive a little bit deeper into your question. Most important training tips is to focus on natural movement. In fact, I have a book here on my bookshelf that I refer to quite a bit. I'm a big fan of move, Nat and natural movement, and I also created a an assessment called movement analysis, pattern, M, AP and which it should help you. And and people like myself training, People like you to identify how well your movement is and it's analyzation of your movement. So I know this is kind of a long-winded answer but movement analysis pattern, which is broken down in the book, The awareness shift. If you go to my link tree, there's a link to be able to order the book. If you want to really check it out. You can at least look at the summary, but hopefully, that answers your question again. Thank you.

My most important training tips is to focus on natural movement. I have a book called The Awareness Shift which dives deeper into the five pillars which are Quality Awareness, Quality Rest and Recovery, Quality Consumption, Quality Activeness, and Quality Exercise. Movement Analysis Pattern (M.A.P) can also help people identify how well their movement is for better training results.

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My most important training tips revolve around the principles outlined in my book, The Awareness Shift. The book focuses on five pillars: quality awareness, quality rest and recovery, quality consumption, quality activeness, and quality exercise.

One of my key tips is to prioritize natural movement. I draw inspiration from MoveNat and their approach to natural movement. Additionally, I've developed a movement analysis pattern (MAP) assessment that helps individuals evaluate their movement quality.

While this answer may seem lengthy, I encourage you to explore The Awareness Shift for a more comprehensive understanding of my training philosophy. You can find a link to order the book on my link tree. Thank you for your question.

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