Bio:
Clients describe Michael’s dynamic background as “The perfect mix of academic intellectual and drill instructor.” His career has spanned from the U.S. Marine Corps, where he honourably served as an infantry man, to academia, where he taught a collegiate level anatomy and physiology lab as well as dissecting multiple cadavers. His passion for learning serves as the catalyst behind his ongoing quest to understand and master the functionality of the human body. Michael’s expertise in human biomechanics, anatomy & exercise physiology allows him to design programs that are tailored to each of his client’s specific goals – his client base ranges from arthroplasty patients recovering from surgery to accomplished athletes of various sports.
Michael’s experience working with some of the most notable physical therapists in the nation has enabled him to develop a unique system that integrates performance enhancement with functional movement and mobility. This unique system allows athletes of all backgrounds to pursue personal records while drastically decreasing or rehabilitating injuries. Seeing a lack of this holistic approach to training in the CrossFit community, Michael has joined OPEX to provide a platform that enables individuals of all backgrounds to become the best that they can be.
Websites and Social Media Links:
Website – OPEXfit.com Facebook – OPEX Fitness
Facebook – Michael Bann
Twitter - @OPEXFitnessInstagram -opexfitness
Instagram – coach_michael_bann
YouTube – OPEX Fitness
Books mentioned on the Podcast:
Mike’s Book Recommendations
Dirty Genes
Resources:
CCP Level 1
 
Time-Line:
0:00 – 2:58 – Robbie’s Intro show and get’s Mike to fill us in on what’s new with him2:59 – 6:03 - Robbie ask Mike what is involved in OPEX Move 1 and 2 of the CCP Level 1 Assessment6:04 – 9:26 - Robbie ask Mike to get a little deeper into the movements that are involved in Move 1 and why? Mike starts off explaining the rationale behind the toe touch 9:27 – 11:51 - Robbie asks Mike to get into the rationale for the scratch test11:52 – 17:13 - Robbie ask Mike about the why the active straight leg raise (ASLR) test is utilized?
17:14 – 19:25 - Robbie asks Mike about the step up test19:26 – 25:42 - Robbie asks Mike about the air squat test25:43 – 28:26 - Robbie asks Mike about the split squat test28:27 – 29:50 - Robbie asks Mike – How reps of each test is performed – and ask if Mike sees a lot of people struggle to maintain at 90 degree angle of the back leg in a split squat?29:51 – 31:14 - Robbie asks Mike about the prone/supine/and side plank tests31:15 – 34:51 - Robbie asks Mike to get into the tests involved in OPEX Move 2 – Mike begins with the rationale behind the use of the push up34:52 – 39:29 - Robbie asks Mike to discuss the rationale behind the Sorenson Test39:40 – 41:28 - Robbie ask Mike about the final test in OPEX Move 2 – The unloaded RFE split squat assessment41:29 – 42:33 - Robbie asks Mike what is currently reading now42:44 – 44:43 - Robbie ask Mike about his upcoming seminar in Australia and wraps up the show!