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Summary of Transcript:
The video features a conversation between podcast host Dave Asprey and Kelly Starrett, an expert in mobility and functional movement. Asprey emphasizes the importance of practical training, stating that even with a healthy diet and exercise routine if you cannot turn on your muscles, it does not matter. Starrett stresses the importance of individual responsibility in taking control of one’s body. Starrett’s new book, “Built to Move,” offers readers a systematic approach to identifying and improving mobility issues. They both discuss how the fitness industry is not serving people as it should and how objective measures show the negative impact of current practices, such as obesity and orthopedic surgeries.
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Summary of Description:
Kelly Starrett, a physical therapist and expert in functional movement and mobility, emphasizes the importance of shifting away from traditional exercise and focusing on movement quality and variety throughout the day. His book “Built to Move” lays a foundation for movement for all individuals, from non-exercisers to professional athletes. Starrett stresses that an individual is in charge of their own body and encourages creating a movement-rich environment to increase mobility, breathing, sleep, and balance.
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Biohacking Your Mobility with Kelly Starrett
Kelly Starrett is a world-renowned physical therapist and functional movement and mobility expert. He understands that, ultimately, we are in charge of our bodies, and with his guidance and expertise, he helps us optimize our ability to move freely and live fully.
Moving Beyond Traditional Exercise
In his latest book, “Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully,” co-authored with his wife, Juliet, Kelly emphasizes the importance of moving beyond traditional exercise and hour-long gym sessions. He urges us to focus on movement quality and variety, with physical practice happening over 24 hours, for a more holistic approach to fitness.
Creating a Movement-Rich Environment
Kelly encourages us to create a movement-rich environment incorporating daily activities that promote mobility and bodily range of motion. This includes sitting on the floor and getting back up, daily walking and squatting, increasing the range of motion in the hips, and mobilizing the back and shoulders. By doing these things regularly, we can help our bodies naturally avoid stagnation and breakdown.
The 10 Vital Signs
Kelly’s 10 Vital Signs give us the doable tests, tips, and tools to achieve optimal mobility. These include:
1. Breath efficiency – get your breathing under control to optimize oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide release.
2. Head position – reduce the strain on your neck and shoulders by returning your head to a neutral position.
3. Posterior chain engagement – activate your glutes and hamstrings to improve movement and avoid strain.
4. Shoulder mobility – open the chest and shoulders to improve posture and breathing.
5. Hip and knee tracking – properly align the hips and knees to avoid joint pain and injury.
6. Forefoot mobility – improve balance and movement efficiency by mobilizing the forefoot.
7. Foot arch – strengthen the arch of your foot to improve balance and stability.
8. Toe function – improve toe mobility and control to improve balance and proper gait.
9. Movement variability – incorporate a variety of movements into your day to increase mobility and avoid stagnation.
10. Pelvic positioning – align the pelvis to reduce stress and strain on the lower back and hips.
Breathing, Sleep, and Balance
Kelly also highlights the importance of breathing, sleep, and balance in achieving optimal mobility. By focusing on proper breathing techniques, getting adequate sleep, and maintaining balance in our daily movements (both physical and mental), we can improve our overall well-being and quality of life.
In Conclusion
Kelly Starrett’s approach to biohacking our mobility is grounded in the belief that we ultimately control our bodies. By incorporating a variety of movements into our daily lives, focusing on breathing, sleep, and balance, and following his 10 Vital Signs, we can optimize our ability to move freely and live fully. It’s time to take charge of our bodies and start living the life we want.
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Source Description
Kelly Starrett knows all the best moves. His 10 Vital Signs give you doable tests, tips, and tools to live your life exactly how you want to. Learn how to hack your mobility, create a movement-rich environment, and tap into breathing, sleep, and balance benefits.
That means focusing on mobility and your body’s complete range of motion. Movements like sitting on the floor and getting back up, daily walking and squatting, increasing the range of motion in your hips, and mobilizing your back and shoulders. You’ll find it all in his newest book (co-authored with his wife, Juliet), “Built to Move: The 10 Essential Habits to Help You Move Freely and Live Fully.” https://thereadystate.com/built-to-move/
Physical therapist Dr. Kelly Starret is a highly respected functional movement and mobility expert. His ability to convey complex ideas in a relatable and approachable manner has made him both a pioneer and a popular figure within the fitness industry.
“Built to Move” lays a movement foundation for everyone from non-exercisers to professional athletes and everyone in between. In this episode, he discusses the importance of shifting away from solely traditional exercise and hour-long gym sessions. Instead, Kelly focused on movement quality and variety, with physical practice over 24 hours for a more holistic approach to fitness.
“At the heart of upgrading is this idea that you are actually in charge of your own body,” he says, “And that happens in the household. No one else is coming to save you!”
Find more info & resources on the episode webpage: https://daveasprey.com/kelly-starrett-mobility-1049.
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