#10 - Why Strength Alone Isn’t Enough | Natural Movement, Mobility & Functional Fitness with MovNat

Is lifting heavier really the answer to better movement, better health, and fewer injuries?In this episode of The Move Better Podcast, Mark Broadbent sits down with Brian Betancourt, Director of Performance at MovNat, to explore why modern fitness may be missing the bigger picture.They discuss the difference between training and movement practice, why movement is fundamentally problem-solving, and how specialising in a handful of gym exercises can actually limit human capability. Brian explains why crawling, getting up from the floor, carrying awkward objects, and developing movement variety may be more valuable than chasing bigger numbers on the barbell. The conversation covers functional fitness, kettlebells, Turkish get-ups, injury prevention, motor learning, movement variability, strength training myths, Animal Flow, mobility, and how developing multiple movement solutions can help you stay resilient, capable, and athletic for life. In This Episode:Why movement is fundamentally problem-solvingThe limitations of squat, bench, and deadlift-only trainingHow movement variety reduces injury riskWhy crawling remains one of the most important human movement patternsThe truth about functional fitnessTurkish get-ups, kettlebells, and real-world strengthWhy getting up from the floor may be the most important movement skill you can developHow to train for longevity, adaptability, and resilienceAbout Brian Brian Betancourt is the Director of Performance at MovNat, a Certified Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), strength and conditioning coach, educator, and author. His work focuses on natural movement, motor learning, physical literacy, and helping people develop adaptable, real-world movement capabilities. Throughout his career he has worked with athletes, coaches, and everyday people seeking better movement, improved performance, and long-term physical resilience. About MarkMark Broadbent is a movement coach, Animal Flow instructor, personal trainer, and host of The Move Better Podcast. Through MoveBetter.Club, Mark helps people improve mobility, movement quality, strength, and overall physical capability so they can move and feel better for life.Connect with BrianMovNat: www.MovNat.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/movnatConnect with Mark BroadbentWebsite: https://www.movebetter.clubEmail: [email protected]: The Move Better Podcast#TheMoveBetterPodcast #MoveNat #FunctionalFitness #NaturalMovement #MobilityTraining #MovementPractice #Kettlebells #InjuryPrevention #MoveBetter #HealthAndFitness