From NYC to Beijing: Danyue Zhang on Building a Movement Culture in China

In this episode of the Movement Podcast, Gray Cook and Lee Burton are joined by Danyue Zhang, FMS Director of Education in China and a key figure in expanding Functional Movement Systems globally. Danyue shares her unique journey—from personal trainer in New York to translating and teaching FMS courses across China. They dive into: • Cultural challenges of translating movement concepts • The power of calibration over instruction • How personal trainers in China are embracing corrective exercise • Why movement screening works across language and borders • Lessons from introducing FMS to sports institutes, universities, and rural communities Danyue offers valuable insights into movement, communication, and building trust in a growing global movement health community. Whether you're a coach, therapist, or educator, this episode will shift your thinking on how we teach and talk about human movement—no matter where you are in the world. Curious what your wellness score is? Check it out for free! Become an FMS Academy Member. Your all-access membership to FMS online education Functional Movement Systems YouTube Facebook Instagram X (Twitter )

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From NYC to Beijing: Danyue Zhang on Building a Movement Culture in China is an episode from Movement Podcast by Gray Cook and Dr. Lee Burton.

This episode is 59:55 long.

This episode was published on Sep 18, 2025.

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