Movement Matters

Hosted by Adam Marks, a sixteen-year veteran in the fitness industry and currently an adjunct exercise science, public health, and nutrition professor in the Boston area, Movement Matters is a podcast that takes a deep dive into the fitness industry, wellness coaching, public and community health, practitioner care, and how to take better care of ourselves on a daily basis.

Movement Matters is a health podcast hosted by Adam Marks, with 36 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Adam Marks hosts Movement Matters, a health show with 36 episodes published.

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  Episode #29

  Dr. Thomas Mitchell, Clinic Director of the Chicago Institute for Health and Wellness

  Aug 17, 202627 minS2

  My guest today is Dr. Thomas Mitchell, the Clinic Director of the Chicago Institute for Health and Wellness , with more than 20 years of experience in functional medicine and chiropractic care. He specializes in identifying the root causes of pain and health concerns through an integrated approach that combines chiropractic care, rehabilitation, functional movement, and clinical nutrition. A world-record powerlifter and author of The Mitchell Principle, Dr. Mitchell brings firsthand experience in performance and recovery to his work with athletes and active individuals. His practice focuses on helping patients achieve lasting improvements in health, function, and performance through personalized, evidence-informed care. In addition to leading his clinic, he is Co-Founder of Cerium Medical, Director of Human Performance for Maxxxforce, and a frequent speaker on sports medicine, rehabilitation, nutrition, and wellness.

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  Episode #28

  Dave Rafuse, CEO and Owner of Blended Athletics

  Jul 17, 202630 minS2

  My guest today is Dave Rafuse, CEO and Owner of Blended Athletics, a fitness facility in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia that focuses on a combination of strength training, conditioning, and performance coaching rather than a traditional commercial gym. Dave opened Blended Athletics when he was 26, hoping his members would use the facility to improve themselves personally, professionally, and socially, in pursuit of the best versions of themselves.

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  Episode #26

  Ashley Noyes, Assistant Dean of Students at Wheaton College

  Jun 26, 202631 minS2

  My guest today is Ashley Noyes, the Assistant Dean of Students at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts . In her role, Ashley is dedicated to fostering student success, leadership development, and holistic wellbeing, and she serves as the primary point of contact for students of concern and their families, leads the CARE Team and case management processes, and works with Title IX, student conduct, and the threat assessment team. Ashley also manages Family Orientation and directs the Weiss Women’s Leadership Program. With more than a decade of experience across student affairs, academic affairs, and higher education teaching, Ashley brings extensive expertise in crisis response, student support, and leadership development. Her professional journey has reinforced the importance of intentional wellness practices, which she now incorporates into her coaching and leadership practices. Recognized for her collaborative approach and strong communication skills, Ashley builds meaningful partnerships that advance student learning, wellbeing, and success. In addition to her administrative leadership, Ashley is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach who facilitates strengths-based leadership development workshops for colleges and universities throughout the Northeast, empowering students and professionals to leverage their talents for greater impact and personal growth.

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  Episode #25

  Jim Walter, Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health

  Jun 18, 202631 minS2

  My guest today is Jim Walter, the Founder and President of the Institute for the Preservation of Health . Motivated by the premature death of his Father at age 45, Dr. Walter tailored his education to study the factors that contribute to the development of heart disease. He ultimately completed his PhD in Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology in 1991, and he spent the first 10 years of his professional career teaching and developing preventive and rehabilitative cardiology programs in the Philadelphia area. He has spent the last 23 years in Medical Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry, but his passion has always remained to help people take more responsibility for their own health. He is recognized for his leadership skills, inspiring stories, unique ideas, and motivational techniques that help individuals incorporate more activity into their daily lives. The culmination of these experiences has fueled his desire to speak to large audiences to help them live healthier lives.

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  Episode #24

  Tim Klitch, Founder and Chief Fun Officer of Austin Pickle Ranch

  Jun 8, 202622 minS2

  <p>My guest today is Tim Klitch, the Founder and Chief Fun Officer of Austin Pickle Ranch, one of the most innovative pickleball destinations in the United States. A former scholarship tennis player at Miami University, Klitch was a three-time Mid-American Conference champion and world-ranked tennis competitor before launching a successful 35-year career in banking and financial services. After more than three decades in the industry, he discovered pickleball in 2019 and saw an opportunity to help shape the future of one of America's fastest-growing sports. At Austin Pickle Ranch, Klitch's vision is simple: everyone deserves a place to play. The...

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