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Human movement is complex, fascinating, and affects us all. Our hosts, Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton, have dedicated their lives to understanding movement and have trained thousands of fitness and healthcare professionals worldwide with their holistic philosophy and approach. Listen as they discuss topics, speak with other industry experts, answer questions & give practical advice on how you can optimize the human body to be the best it can be.

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Beyond the Symptoms: What Wellness Data Really Tells Us

December 18, 2025 • Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton • Season 7 • Episode 89

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton dig into what the data really says about wellness. From widespread sleep issues and shoulder mobility limitations to the surprising role of stress, posture, and breathing, they explore how movement and lifestyle are deeply connected.

Learn how Functional Movement Systems uses its Functional Wellness Screen to identify patterns—not just problems—and why tracking individual trends is more effective than chasing general advice.

Topics include:
Why population-level data can’t define your personal health
The top 3 wellness issues FMS is seeing across the board
Why pain is often the hidden culprit sabotaging sleep
Real-world examples from athletes and first responders
The critical need to “track it before you attack it”

If you're a coach, clinician, or just trying to improve your own health, this episode will change how you think about lifestyle change, movement health, and the power of personalized screening.

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