The Inspired Move

Brent Albrecht is a training coach specializing in building strength and mobility through individualized, assessment-driven training. With over 30 years of experience, he works with clients of all ages to improve movement quality, strength-to-bodyweight ratio, and long-term joint health.As a Postural Restoration Trained™ professional, Brent integrates biomechanical assessment and corrective strategies into his programs, emphasizing efficient movement, injury prevention, and sustainable performance. His approach blends traditional strength training with functional, multi-planar methods to help clients move better and perform at their best.There is plenty of good information and wisdom nuggets in this episode. You’ll walk away learning something new! Don’t miss episode 12 of the Inspired MOVE podcast! 0:00 - Team USA3:30 - First podcast10:01 - Modern child development12:30 - Finding better ways to help the human system15:55 - Fitness fads23:31 - AI doctor?29:11 - Training journey40:42 - What’s missing in our training49:05 - AI replacing coaches/physical therapists53:21 - Robot athletes55:23 - Training with Brent57:53 - Shifting training philosophy1:05:20 - Applying knowledge to yourself1:09:50 - Losing teethWork with Brent: Call/Text (763)-257-5391

Mark Esch is a highly accomplished football coach, currently serving as the Head Football Coach at Minnetonka High School. With almost 20 years of coaching experience, he previously spent 11 seasons as head coach at Mankato West High School, where he led the program to two state championships and multiple deep playoff runs. Known for building strong team culture and developing high-character athletes, Mark emphasizes leadership and personal growth as much as on-field success.He is also the author of Rise of the Warriors, a book that chronicles how his small hometown football program transformed its culture to achieve sustained excellence. In this episode of the Inspired MOVE podcast, Coach Esch shares insights on the qualities of effective leadership, the importance of learning humility, and why it's important to never judge a book by its cover. Drawing from his coaching journey, he offers practical lessons on character, perspective, and building trust within a team.Don't miss this episode of The Inspired MOVE podcast!Link to Mark’s book: https://www.riseofthewarriorsbook.comFollow Mark on X: https://x.com/coachesch1Follow Minnetonka Football on X: https://x.com/TonkaFBChapters:0:00; Winning games03:33; Looking forward to next year05:26; Fixing college football11:35; Story of the Rise of the Warriors14:44; Starting the winning streak16:05; Qualities of a good leader 18:47; The importance of humility21:37; Never judge a book by its cover23:25; Jiu jitsu in the real world25:07; Grant's high school coach27:48; Building the brotherhood29:20; Rise of the Warriors Book

Join us on this episode of The Inspired MOVE podcast as we chat with JR Haines and Zak Kiroff — lifelong friends and owners of Relative Strength Gym located in Golden Valley, MN. Sit down with us for an honest conversation about building a gym from the ground up, changing the tide with strength training, and helping individuals of all ages find confidence through fitness. You may also be wondering, what is it like to do 10,000 burpees? They answer that exact question in Episode 10 of the Inspired MOVE podcast!Chapters: 0:00 - Connections in the midwest3:21 - Bringing it back to middle school8:20 - The Vine and chicken wings9:55 - Opening the gym13:13 - Personal training profession14:10 - Illness management system18:13 - Asking Grok about our healthcare system24:06 - Turning the tide with strength training28:45 - 10,000 burpees30:12 - Spartan race experience34:00 - What's next for Relative Strength36:00 - Getting kids into fitnessRelative Strength on Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/relativemn/ Work with Relative Strength: https://relativestrengthmn.comPhysical therapy is the MOVE! Find out more at https://inspiredathletx.com

Maxx Williams is a former NFL tight end who played for the Baltimore Ravens and the Arizona Cardinals. He played college football at the University of Minnesota, where he established himself as one of the nation's top tight ends, earning First-Team All-American and First-Team All-Big Ten honors and becoming a finalist for the John Mackey Award. Maxx was selected in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Ravens and went on to enjoy a nine-season NFL career. Off the field, he is staying busy by wrangling his three young boys with his wife and he continues to stay up to date with all college and professional football leagues.0:00 - three under 40:51 - how do parents do it?2:28 - fastest growing sports in America3:40 - Iowa wrestling vs. the nation5:03 - Dan Gable5:33 - Hot take: NIL9:29 - Fixing college football14:30 - Winning the Powerball16:10 - Fixing college football part 219:30 - What coaches are like21:21 - the purity of MS/HS sports23:00 - HS football: playing all the positions23:57 - Go be an athlete, just play26:25 - Putting on weight27:27 - College football memories29:30 - Coming from a family of athletes32:30 - Real life considerations in the NFL36:50 - Hearing your name on draft day38:15 - Sports betting and casinos43:49 - What’s next?47:35 - Getting your PHD with the game51:26 - Family man52:33 - Day by day53:08 - You can do anything you set your mind to1:01 - The Greats1:04:22 - How the internet has changed our lives1:16:10 - Sports and technology

Andrew grew up in Owatonna, MN and attended the University of Minnesota for his undergraduate degree and again for his physical therapy schooling. He played Division 1 football at the University of Minnesota, where he was a captain his senior year. Andrew played professionally after college in the AAF and XFL while training at Inspired Athletx during the off-season. He is an avid outdoorsman with interests in hunting and fishing. He recently finished "Squatober" with a new post-collegiate career max back squat! Hear more about all of this on this episode of The Inspired Move!0:00 - First ever podcast0:20 - Unique perspective with Inspired Athletx/full circle0:55 - HS/College athletic background2:00 - Being an athlete during the COVID pandemic 3:41 - Playing for Mike Martz4:13 - The call5:31 - XFL 2.0 journey7:25 - Ending the career on a Win8:05 - Dad as coach9:11 - HS track career9:44 - Father/Son coaching relationship11:15 - Life of an outdoorsman13:40 - Ice fishing tournament 15:48 - Expensive hobby16:10 - The sport of bow hunting21:40 - Squatober22:25 - Squat PR!!24:55 - Treat yourself27:50 - What to do when you get hurt32:00 - Long range view at your health33:40 - Put the work in before you need itAndrew on Instagram: www.instagram.com/andrewstelterWork with Andrew: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/sche...Physical therapy is the MOVE! Find out more at https://inspiredathletx.com

Master Sergeant William Henderson has been in the U.S. Army for over 18 years, formerly active duty and current member of the National Guard, who worked as an interrogator within the Intelligence apparatus through deployments to both Iraq and Afghanistan. In this episode William discusses his experiences in the army as well as some of the injuries he sustained and how he's dealt with them. He also gets into how much improving physically has helped with aspects of mental health. Along with military experience, William has produced his own podcast called Relentless Fitness and participated extensively in CrossFit. 00:00:00 Why not podcast?00:04:57 Check your supplements00:11:31 Creatine00:12:53 Fad diets00:16:40 Individuality00:18:10 75 Hard00:26:50 Strength training00:30:30 You can do it00:32:50 First time at PT00:39:50 The military’s toll on the body00:48:10 There is hope00:53:37 When to ask for help00:54:17 Being in effective protector and caretaker00:57:00 An army interrogator01:01:51 Training interrogation01:06:27 Best things about the job01:15:06 Don’t make assumptions01:19:14 Memorial Day01:20:52 The connection between mental and physical health01:24:04 You’re not alone 01:25:10 There is a way01:28:14 Advocating for yourself01:29:07 What to look for in a PT01:30:45 Healthcare on offenseFind Will on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relentlesswill86/Physical Therapy is the MOVE: https://inspiredathletx.com/physical-therapy

No sick days in 4.5 years with Hana Pokornoswki.Hana is the office coordinator and an athletic trainer at Inspired Athletx and has been with us for over 4.5 years. In that time she has a (still running) record of 0 sick days. How does she do it? Find out this and more in this episode of the Inspired MOVE. Hana is a former collegiate swimmer with records in the pool and in the gym at Gustavus Adolphus College (St. Peter, MN) and Dassel-Cokato High School (MN). She prioritizes strength training, exercise, clean diet, and rest and recovery to optimize her health and performance and it's paying off!00:00 Intro: No Sick Days in 4.5 years01:19 Prioritizing health and fitness02:22 Fill your own cup first03:23 Simplistic discipline04:25 Commit to the process05:15 Healthcare on offense06:49 What do do when it gets hard10:00 Motivations after college athletics11:35 How much ya bench?13:26 School records17:30 College career in the pool18:11 Visualization training21:15 Where to follow HanaHana on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanapokornowski?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Physical therapy is the MOVE! Find out more at https://inspiredathletx.com

Josh Fridgen is a member of the Army Special Forces, a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and current instructor and owner at The Academy Plymouth. He was a 2nd place finisher in the All-Army Combatives tournament, a grueling 3-stage event open to members of the army and special forces.John Castaneda is a professional Featherweight UFC fighter with a pro record of 21-8, and one of four UFC fighters in the state of Minnesota. He is originally from Waconia, MN and is now also an instructor and owner at The Academy Plymouth. Josh and John share stories of how they got started in martial arts, some insider stories from time in the military, and a never before publicized story about John's early career in fighting. The two also discuss the expansion of Academy Plymouth, which is currently underway. Josh also shares his experience with physical therapy and how it's helped him stay healthy and at the peak of his game. 00:00 Intro & Josh's military career02:23 All-Army Combatives tournament format and results06:10 Getting started in martial arts training10:07 Stories from training in the army17:45 Intro John and background in wrestling19:00 Making the switch to MMA20:40 Opening an MMA training facility22:26 The Waconia Fighter28:01 Sexy Mexi30:02 UFC's new Paramount deal33:11 New training facilities34:36 Physical therapy experiences38:39 The coolest magic trick42:30 The methods behind the magic45:58 Insurance vs direct pay physical therapy47:55 Performance is the new healthcare53:01 Bringing it back to jiu jitsuAcademy Plymouth: https://academyplymouth.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/academyplymouthJohn Castaneda: https://www.instagram.com/johncastaneda_/Inspired Athletx: https://inspiredathletx.com/

Tony Leonard is a career businessman who started, purchased, built and sold multiple companies over his career, across many categories. He draws on an incredible wealth and breath of experience that he now applies in a consulting role to help other businesses grow and thrive. Over the years, Tony, along with his three children, who are all current collegiate athletes, have been clients of Inspired Athletx for a variety of physical therapy and performance development situations. This episode dives into how PT has impacted the recovery and training processes for high-level athletes and active adults along with a great look into Tony's business career. 00:00 Tailgating02:40 Brotherly love03:59 The football season rundown04:58 Deer hunting06:28 Physical therapy for the whole family10:29 Tony's background in business13:58 The sales process17:10 Building a sales force20:01 Accountability25:45 Need for the trades27:30 Moving into online business31:25 What's next - helping businesses grow33:16 Surprise heart surgery36:45 The recovery process38:40 Maintaining high performanceBusiness consulting with Tony: https://www.allrisebiz.comPhysical therapy is THE MOVE. To make the move, visit inspiredathletx.com

Joe Lombard is a professional football player who most recently played center for the Kansas City Chiefs. Joe was an All-American center at the University of South Dakota (Vermillion, SD), allowing just 1 sack his entire senior season. As the leader of the offensive line, Joe helped the team make a run to the semifinals of the FCS NCAA postseason tournament. Joe is originally from Anoka, MN where he was a 3 sport athlete, competing in football, basketball, and lacrosse. While at USD, he completed an undergraduate and Master's degree in Business. 00:00 Burpees and Hawkeye Football02:24 Career updates05:59 The developmental process10:30 Being proactive with caring for your body16:27 Revisiting Cryosolar Therapy17:44 Reflections on favorite football moments25:20 Benefits of tough love27:14 Sneaking cookies30:21 Taking care of business in the classroom34:05 Close games38:11 Ripping trees out of the ground41:11 The mental game51:49 Flipping the switch on the field57:25 Life beyond football01:00:31 Distance running01:05:42 Closing thoughtsJoe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joelombard_76/Joe on X: https://x.com/JoeyLombard77?s=20Joe's college player profile: https://goyotes.com/sports/football/roster/joey-lombard/13417Join the Movement at Inspired Athletx: https://inspiredathletx.com

Kate Leis is an ultramarathoner who runs 50 and 100 mile races. In May she is set to take on a new challenge - completing a race through the desert in Arizona, called Cocodona, which is over 250 miles and includes over 40,000 feet of elevation gain. Kate is also the owner of Sunrise Fitness in Delano, MN. You can follow Kate on Instagram, Facebook, or Strava. 00:00 Welcome02:30 Rewriting the script03:01 How Kate got into running03:59 Want to run a marathon?07:55 The jump to ultra marathons08:33 The professional eating contest - eating for ultras11:54 The mental side of ultra marathons13:20 Take quitting off the table16:24 The big one coming up: The Cocodona 25020:42 Running at night23:25 Implementing physical therapy into the training processCocodona Race Info: https://www.aravaiparunning.com/cocodona2/Kate's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateleis?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Physical therapy is the MOVE. Make the move at https://inspiredathletx.com

Jenny is a physical therapy client who is coming off a foot surgery to repair some degenerative changes and alignment issues in the toes of one foot. Her first experience with physical therapy was after the surgery. In this episode she reflects on the physical therapy experience and has some advice for people considering seeing a physical therapist, as well as for those considering surgical procedures. 00:00 Welcome00:57 Why I had surgery02:16 What my surgeon said about physical therapy03:00 What I learned when I implemented physical therapy 03:30 How a surgery affects the rest of the body 04:48 Improvements and changes with physical therapy06:10 Frustrations with the process, small increments of improvement07:20 An evangelist for physical therapy07:55 Advice from Jenny: See a PT first!09:15 Sometimes surgeries can be avoidedPhysical therapy is THE MOVE. Get better today. Build for tomorrow. Make the move at: https://inspiredathletx.com/physical-therapy