In this episode, Michael Hughes, Movement Specialist and Founder of Gymnazo sits down with Gary Gray, Founder and CEO of Gray Institute.

A little about Gary and the Gray Institute:

Gray Institute is internationally acclaimed for its innovation, development, mastery, and delivery of Applied Functional Science®. While many others and other organizations teach “function,” Gray Institute is both the authentic source and foremost authority.

Gray Institute originated with Gary Gray, referred to as the “Father of Function.” Gary’s ability to understand Human Biomechanics and look at the body as a Chain Reaction® launched a second-to-none institute known as Gray Institute.

Gray Institute has influenced the lives of thousands, both directly and indirectly. The institute’s mobile app, exercise library, live events, certifications, specializations, mentorship program, online modules, DVDs, and functional products and equipment have revolutionized the Movement Industry. Gray Institute has prided itself on constantly learning more, applying more, and upping its standard of delivering information to the masses. The institute exists to equip both individuals and professionals with information to ultimately enhance the lives of others.

In this episode, Michael and Gary dive into how they met, how Gary started the Gray Institute, how his methodology is disruption the Movement Industry, how Gary handles "the haters", what functional training means to him and SO much more.

If you're interested in learning more about the Gray Institute, head to their website https://grayinstitute.com/ for resources, upcoming events and more information.

Gary Gray is a truly caring person and engaging storyteller and it was an honor to have him on our podcast. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Preview of the episode:

2:05 - How Michael came to meet Gary

4:50 - How Gary came to start the Gray Institute

13:35 - The realization of what was missing in Physical Therapy education

16:25 - The impact Gary has had on Michael's life

18:54 - What functional training means to Gary

22:20 - Advice for personal trainers

25:30 - Michael's experience at the Gray Institute

36:33 - What happened to the girl who was sent to disprove Gray Institute's theories

45:30 - The undeniable truths of movement

47:35 - How trainers are taught to deal with their clients' pains

56:56 - This one guy with an ankle problem...

59:30 - The limitations of insurance

1:05:19 - How Gary got to be a Navy Seal for a week