Unlocking the Secrets to Flexibility and Joint Health

Heart of Motion

Ready to unlock the secrets behind true flexibility and joint health? Discover how understanding the interplay between muscles, bones, and soft tissues can transform your range of motion and overall mobility. On this episode of the Heart of Motion podcast, we tackle common complaints like tight hips, stiff backs, and sore necks by examining the crucial roles of ligaments, tendons, and fascia. You'll gain valuable insights into how these elements contribute to your body's stability and flexibility, and you'll learn practical tips for achieving a balanced state of functional flexibility.
We dive deep into the importance of hydration and varied movement for maintaining fascia health, and how skeletal muscles and the nervous system work together to enable smooth, flexible movement. Plus, discover the profound link between physical exercise and cognitive health, and how embracing flexibility in both body and mind can lead to a more vibrant, connected life. Tune in to this episode and transform your approach to flexibility and joint health.

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Heart of Motion Podcast host Susannah Steers is a Pilates & Integrated Movement Specialist and owner of Moving Spirit Pilates in North Vancouver, BC. She is passionate about movement, about connections and about life.
Through movement teaching, speaking, and facilitating workshops, she supports people in creating movement practices that promote fitness from the inside out. She loves building community, and participating in multi-disciplinary collaborations.

Along with her friend and colleague Gillian McCormick, Susannah also co-hosts The Small Conversations for a Better World podcast – an interview based podcast dedicated to promoting the kind of conversations about health that can spark positive change in individuals, families, communities and across the globe.
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1. Exploring Flexibility and Joint Health (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Fascia and Muscle Flexibility (00:08:57)

3. Optimizing Flexibility and Health (00:22:12)