78. The Art of Movement Analysis

23/09/2025 1h 3min Episodio 78

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In Episode 78 of 'All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding,' hosts Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan explore the intricacies of movement analysis in snowboarding. They discuss how to observe, evaluate, and prescribe by recognizing patterns in body movements and equipment interactions. They share insights on using chairlift time for observing other riders, leveraging personal experiences for kinesthetic understanding, and the critical role of goal setting. The trio also debates whether terrain park designs at resorts influence high-end competitions or vice versa. This episode offers valuable tips for both snowboarders and instructors aiming to refine their skills.00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:43 Snowboarding Footage and Tomahawk Stories07:13 Merchandise Announcement and Discussion12:41 Listener Questions and Snowboarding Tips17:11 Movement Analysis in Snowboarding26:16 The Art of Movement Analysis26:52 Following and Learning from Others27:51 Understanding Cause and Effect in Snowboarding32:31 The Importance of Observation33:59 Practical Tips for Improving Movement Analysis35:29 Pattern Recognition in Snowboarding37:49 Using Your Body as a Tool for Analysis51:20 The Role of Goals and Intent in Movement Analysis54:00 Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?01:00:55 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserThis Week’s Hot Take: Terrain Parks and Competitions: Chicken or the Egg?Next Week’s Episode: Imposter SyndromeCalls to Action:​Subscribe, share, and leave a review!​Check out the merch on our website: www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com​Send your questions for future mailbag episodes to [email protected]​Follow us on socials @LearnedFromSnowboardingThanks for listening and being part of our community. We love your questions and feedback—keep them coming!The snowboard podcast All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Snowboarding is a weekly podcast with AASI Snowboard National Team Members Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan. Tune in each week as we discuss snowboarding, snowsports instruction, instructor certification, and how, well, basically, we learned everything we need to know from snowboarding!Hosts: Chris Rogers, Matt Larson, and Brian Donovan Website:http://www.learnedfromsnowboarding.com Email: [email protected] Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠Learned from Snowboarding⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brian Donovan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Matt Larson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chris Rogers⁠