Although the world is becoming mostly sedentary, our bodies still require a wide variety of daily movements in order to work well. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, but even that can fall short of nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when we have sore, stiff parts and overly busy lifestyles? Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural hu ...
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Ep 176: Do We Really Lose Muscle As We Get Older?
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1:21:03Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Are you confused by all the social media messaging about muscle mass and strength training? Join us for this beefy episode all about muscle! Biomechanist Katy Bowman an…
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Ep 175 I Know I Should Exercise But....
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1:20:08Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' View This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio This is a special episode with two features and several guests! In the first feature, biomechanist Katy Bowman is joined by psychologists Dr Diana Hill and Dr Kelly McGonigal. Katy and Dian…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' View This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss Matters of the Heart. They cover the anatomy, tissues and function of the cardiovascular system, highlighting key concepts of …
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' View This Episode’s Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio In recent years there has been significant backlash against the idea that posture is related to good health. Join biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram for a philosophical,…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram, discusses a recent study on sitting time, standing time and circulatory risk. They cut through the media hype and explain what the study shows and why any prolonged static position might have health consequences. Katy and Jeannette …
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Ep 171 HOW DID YOU MOVE HOW WILL YOU MOVE 2024
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1:22:00Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' On this episode Katy and Jeannette continue the Move Your DNA annual tradition of reflecting on the past year and looking forward to the next. Through a series of questions Katy and Jeannette reflect on 2024, discuss movement goals for 2025, and invite you to play along. They explore mov…
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Ep 170: Don’t Ignore the Head and Neck
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1:15:18Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about the importance of head and neck movement. This year, Katy’s annual exercise advent offers 24 moves for the head and neck and Katy explains her personal and professional reasons for choosing this theme. Jeannette and Katy d…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about dog movement. This discussion stemmed from witnessing a balance ball therapy session for dogs. Just like modern humans, modern dogs now require physical therapy. In this episode, Katy and Jeannette discuss how to use Katy’…
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Ep 168: Is Sitting Aging You Faster?
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1:02:30Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about a recent New York Times article “ Why Sitting All Day May Shorten Your Life”. Katy was a source for this article and she talks with Jeannette about the journalistic process, and why the short-form might be letting us down.…
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Ep 167: Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days
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1:13:13Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about her recent multi-day hike across England. Katy, with her sister Mary, walked from east coast to west coast along the length of Hadrian’s Wall. Katy and Jeannette talk about Katy’s physical preparation for the walk; the (fo…
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Ep 166: Coughing, A Surprising Measure of Whole-Body Strength
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58:17Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about coughing. Katy and Jeannette discuss coughing as a life-saving movement; both in the immediate, to prevent choking, and also in the longer term for adequate clearance of the lungs and the health of our airways. They discus…
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Ep 165: Is There Really a 'Right' Way to Walk?
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1:14:38Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss gait and question whether there is a ‘right’ way to walk. They explain the mechanics of walking gait, outlining the phases and shapes that each leg and foot should move through during the gait cycle. They propose that an ‘abn…
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Ep 164: Menopause in Motion - There is More to Menopause & Movement Than You Think
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1:08:22Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' In this episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about menopause and movement. They discuss menopause as a natural developmental phase that humans share with only a few other highly social marine mammals. They explain the evolution of menopause in relation to …
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Ep 163: Are Lungs Outside the Body?
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1:03:35Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks with biologist Jeannette Loram about lung movement. Katy and Jeannette debate whether the lung surfaces are actually outside the body, similar to the tubes of the gut, and discuss how lung movement is not only important for breathing but also for immunity. …
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Ep 162: Are Humans Natural Swimmers?
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1:00:10Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk all about swimming. They discuss the history of human swimming; whether humans are natural-born swimmers, evidence for swimming in the past and physiological adaptations found in swimming and diving cultures. They discuss the fo…
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Ep 161: Are Books Good for the Body?
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1:10:54Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk with English professor Vybarr Cregan-Reid about books and the body. Katy, Jeannette and Vybarr discuss being ‘rescued’ by books, the value of fiction in developing empathy, reading as a workout for the brain, how literacy may ha…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Following on from our Hiking Poles episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram answer all your other questions about hiking. Katy and Jeannette discuss how to prepare for hiking, walking with a backpack, hiking gear and clothing and how to manage fatigue or pain. They…
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Ep 159: To Hiking Pole or Not to Hiking Pole
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46:18Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' To Hiking pole, or not to hiking pole, is the question that biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram address in this episode. The use of poles has become a hotly debated topic among hikers and Katy and Jeannette dive in to help explore the issue. They discuss how poles are …
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss bunions; what they are, how they are created and what to do about them. Inspired by a recent article in National Geographic, they unpack the idea that bunions are a failure of evolution. Rather than being due to a poorly engi…
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Ep 157: Movement as Regulation: Spicy Kids
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51:08Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and Parent Coach Mary Van Geffen talk about “Movement As Regulation” for spicy kids. Independent, non-conformist, neurodivergent and sensitive kids can be particularly thrown off kilter by social and movement restrictions. Mary and Katy discuss the need for these…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram dig deeper into the concept of movement as nutrition in Katy’s new book “ My Perfect Movement Plan: The Move Your DNA All Day Workbook”. They discuss how the book will help you understand your current movement diet and show you how t…
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Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Biologist Jeannette Loram and Biomechanist Katy Bowman discuss movement “as nutrition”. Using familiar dietary terms, Katy and Jeannette unpack the concept of movement macronutrients, micronutrients and calories. They discuss how simply getting enough physical activity, or "movement calo…
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Ep 154: Self-Compassion as Movement Motivation with Dr. Diana Hill
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46:29Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Clinical psychologist Dr. Diana Hill joins biomechanist Katy Bowman for an enlightening episode about the delicate balance between setting high expectations and practicing self-compassion, particularly in the realms of movement and mindfulness. Discover how recognizing the constant movem…
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Ep 153: Sedentary Animals w/Dr. Andrea Graves
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1:17:04Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' Dr. Andrea Graves, an animal behavior expert, illuminates the profound significance of movement for animals and humans alike. Through personal anecdotes and scientific insights, Katy and Andrea delve into the essential role of providing enriching environments for animals to express their…
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Ep 152: How Did You Move? How Will You Move?
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1:01:20Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' On this episode of the Move Your DNA podcast, Katy and her special guest Dani Alexander reflect on the past year, discuss movement goals for 2024, and emphasize the importance of choosing a guiding word. They also explore personal experiences with living in walkable communities, navigati…
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