Foundation Training with Jessie Salas

Ingrained & Balanced

People often practice physical fitness to optimize their strength and performance. However, some swear by fitness training for providing various additional benefits. From injury correction to prevention, the right physical fitness may help you improve your resiliency and alleviate your chronic pain. So how exactly does it work?

Ingrained & Balanced is a podcast about health, fitness, and a well-balanced lifestyle. On this episode, hosts Lonnie and Marty sit down with coach Jessie Salas to discuss fitness and training practices. Jessie is the program director for Foundation Training, a company that provides a series of bodyweight exercises to put participants on the path to wellness. Listen as Jessie explains Foundation Training's solutions and shares his insights on optimizing fitness strength and performance for better overall health.

Listen to Lonnie, Marty, and Jessie discuss Foundation Training for improved physical wellness.

Introducing Jessie Salas (0:05)

This episode's special guest speaker is Jessie Salas. Jessie is a former firefighter with a background in strength and conditioning. He now acts as the program director for Foundation Training, a solution offering exercises and training to change and correct the movements and imbalances caused by people's everyday habits.

Jessie's Daily Habits (2:25)

How do you start a productive day on the right foot? Jessie describes his morning routine for productivity, which includes identifying his daily intentions to set the tone for his day. He also discusses the bodily activities he focuses on each morning, including foundation training, breathwork exercise, and getting sunlight as the sun rises.

Foundation Training (4:23)

Jessie's path to his current work in foundation training started with an injury. As a firefighter interested in the wellness world, Jessie always took the opportunity to help his crew navigate their training. But when he tore his MCL, he noticed imbalances in his own bodily fitness. He describes his journey with beginning Foundation Training and his newfound passion for helping others with improving their physical wellness.

How It Works (6:09)

So, what exactly is Foundation Training, anyway? Jessie discusses the company's mission in helping people share their gifts with others and help them heal and control their bodies. Foundation training is a series of corrective exercises designed to address the leading causes of chronic pain. Jessie explains the exercises that foundation training focuses on and how it helps correct the body's movements so people can live happier lives.

The Importance of Strength Training (12:48)

Foundation Training focuses on strength training exercises that involve more muscles and increases people's overall physical fitness. Jessie explains more about the activities that he uses in his client training and how these exercises work to target the right muscles for chronic pain. In addition, he discusses how fundamental human movements like the hip hinge can cause chronic low back pain and how exercise can improve these issues.

Finding a Founder (21:02)

So how can you find a founder for yourself? Jessie explains the process of finding founders online through Youtube videos, or on the Foundation Training streaming site. This free online content is available for anyone to learn and master these exercise techniques at their own pace.

Athletic Training (24:30)

Foundation Training works with many big names, including athletes in the MMA space. Jessie explains how his training differs for athletes and shares his experience working with jiu-jitsu champions with mobility training and integrating muscle chains to improve their chronic back pain and enable their muscles to work together.

Good Posture and Endurance (30:29)

Training can help anyone improve their overall quality of life, regardless of age. From young teens to 90-year-olds, Jessie has seen people from all walks of life benefit from foundation training. He shares how exercise has helped his clients and how listeners can start incorporating movement into their routines to improve endurance and stress by focusing on their posture.

Habits for Healthy Sleep (36:09)

To wrap up the episode, Jessie shares the habits that help him unwind at the end of each day. He explains his meal habits and how taking melatonin has helped him get a better handle on his sleep. Finally, Jessie discusses other gadgets and tools that help him achieve restful sleep, like the Oura Ring, CBD, and mouth tape. He also shares additional daily habits for improving health and wellness.

Links mentioned:

Foundation Training’s Website:

https://www.foundationtraining.com/

Foundation Training on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Foundationtraining

Jessie Salas on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/coachjsalas/?hl=en