The Zac Cupples Show

Apr 30, 2018

It is a common recommendation to immediately refer clients in pain to a medical practitioner.

However, immediate referral is oftentimes not warranted, and in certain cases is discouraged.

But as a trainer, how do you know when a client's pain is a medical problem, and when is it not?

With today's podcast, I hope to...

Apr 23, 2018

The subjective examination is that first conversation, that first point of contact you get with a client. Your first chance to understand them and win them over.

But what if you stumble during this crucial piece of the client interaction? What if you miss out on the key ingredients? What if you keep someone on your...

Apr 19, 2018

Movement Debrief Episode 45 is in the books. Below is a copy of the video for your viewing pleasure, and audio if you can't stand looking at me.

Here is the set list:

• What is diastasis recti?
• How does one treat diastasis recti?
• What exercises are generally time-wasters in the rehab process?
• What exercises ought to be...

Apr 12, 2018

Movement Debrief Episode 44 is in the books. Below is a copy of the video for your viewing pleasure, and audio if you can't stand looking at me.

Here is the set list:

• Is there a place for upper body unstable surface training?
• Can it be justified since we cannot justify lower body unstable surface training?
• What are...

Apr 9, 2018

I recently had someone ask me about how I get people to do their exercises on the regular at home.

Let's face it, it can be challenging to have clients succeed if they are not doing the stuff they need to do at home. Only so much can be accomplished in the small portion of time we as clinicians and coaches spend with...