Nutritious Movement + The Move Your DNA Podcast

Strengthening Your Feet And Calves Can Help Plantar Fasciitis

782 views · 1w ago · 7:23

Guest: Jim Leuty

What do your foot and calf muscles have to do with plantar fasciitis? More than you might think! Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram discuss why plantar fasciitis may be as much an issue of muscle underuse as plantar fascia overuse.

Topics: Why plantar fasciitis may be an underuse issue · Why your calves matter · What to do about plantar fasciitis

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What If We Are Thinking Of Plantar Fasciitis All Wrong?

1.8K views · 2w ago · 54:57

Guest: Jim Leuty

Plantar fasciitis! What is it, exactly? How can a problem in such a small area of the body have such a big impact on the entire body? How can exercise help if moving hurts? What if plantar fasciitis isn't just an overuse issue, but also an issue of underuse?

Topics: Questions about plantar fasciitis · What is the plantar fascia and what are its roles? · What is plantar fasciitis exactly: symptoms and pathology · Is plantar fasciitis an underuse or overuse issue? · The role of the Achilles tendon and the calves · What to do about plantar fasciitis

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How to Mobilize Your Shoulder Capsule Before, During and After Frozen Shoulder

511 views · 2w ago · 10:15

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explore why movement matters for shoulder health, including during recovery from frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). A key skill for shoulder health is learning to distinguish between movement in the shoulder and movement of the shoulder, because it is movement in the shoulder that moves the capsule and helps keep it flexible.

Topics: Why movement matters for frozen shoulder · Movement in the shoulder vs movement of the shoulder · Exploring internal and external rotation · Arms overhead and “The Doorway Finger Crawl · Massage and passive movement

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Signs Your "Desk Body" Needs a Movement Break

668 views · 3w ago · 14:44

Is movement at your desk taking time away from work—or could it actually help you work more productively? Biomechanist Katy Bowman and Sohail Shariff of Movemate explore how to create a Dynamic2 workstation using the Movemate board. They share practical ideas for introducing movement throughout your workday.

Topics: Creating a Dynamic2 workstation · How the Movemate board works · Cyclical movement is cyclical rest · The “grinder”: recognising when you need to move

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Frozen Shoulder: What's Really Going On?

1.5K views · 1mo ago · 41:40

Guest: Frozen Shoulder

Frozen shoulder (also known as adhesive capsulitis) can cause pain, stiffness and a significant loss of shoulder range of motion. In this episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explain what’s actually happening inside the shoulder capsule during frozen shoulder. They discuss the different stages of the condition — including the freezing, frozen and thawing phases — as well as its connections with inflammation, menopause and diabetes.

Topics: What is frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)? · Inflammation, menopause, diabetes & other risk factors · The freezing, frozen & thawing stages — and treatment · Movement as prevention: movement in the shoulder vs movement of the shoulder · Daily prehab & rehab movements · Why, in this case, pain might be the way through

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Move More Despite Your Office Job!

933 views · 1mo ago · 57:32

Whether you're tied to a desk for 8 hours or simply spend too much of your day sitting, this episode offers practical ways to find more movement throughout your whole day. Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram walk you through a typical day for an office worker, from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., looking for opportunities to find more movement both during and beyond the workday.

Topics: 6–9 am: movement in how you shower, eat breakfast and commute · 9 am: creating a dynamic workstation with Sohail Shariff of Movemate · 5–10 pm: everyday movement around food, family time and sleep

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What Your Ears Can Tell You About Your Movement Form and Efficiency

831 views · 1mo ago · 12:37

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram discuss how listening can provide valuable information about how we're moving: listening to the sound of your feet landing as you walk, the rhythm and mechanics of rowing, the sound of your stroke as you swim, and even the timing and quality of the breath during exercise can attune you to the form and efficiency of your movement.

Topics: Putting our senses to work when we are moving · Using your ears during gait · Listening to the mechanics of the oars as you row · Listening to your strokes and breath while swimming · The rhythm of movement and mindful attention · Breathing as a cue for monitoring pressure during core and strength training

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Your Eyes: Vision, Balance and Menopause

1.2K views · 2mo ago · 30:46

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum explore the relationship between vision and movement, including how visual information can influence balance, spatial orientation and confidence when navigating complex environments.

Topics: The difference between vision and eyesight · Vision and movement · Tunnel vision and screens · Eye exercises to integrate vision and movement · Vision and menopause

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Rethinking the Classroom: Fidget Seats, Floor Projects & More Movement

366 views · 2mo ago · 23:48

Guest: Pack Matthews

Katy Bowman talks with Pack Matthews, creator of The Fidget Seat, about rethinking how children move and sit at school and at home. They explore fidget seating, floor-based classrooms, the importance of allowing children to move while learning, and simple ways parents and teachers can create environments that invite more movement.

Topics: The Fidget Seat · Why Kids Need to Move While Learning · Classroom Design for Movement · Creating a More Movement-Friendly Home

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Can Foot-Shaped Cycling Shoes Improve Comfort and Performance?

324 views · 2mo ago · 22:30

Guest: Tyler Benner

Are traditional cycling shoes helping or hindering your feet? Katy Bowman speaks with Tyler Benner, founder of Venn Design and Strong Feet Athletics, about what happens when our feet spend hours confined in rigid cycling shoes. They discuss Tyler's new foot-shaped, flexible cycling shoe and how allowing the feet more freedom may support comfort and lower limb function, both on and off the bike.

Topics: Cycling's trade-offs and how to balance them · Foot-shaped cycling shoes and performance · Cycling shoes and foot pain · The Hybrid Leviathan: a new kind of cycling shoe

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What Cyclists Are Missing—and How to Balance Your Movement Diet

268 views · 3mo ago · 7:58

Guest: Tyler Benner

Cycling is fantastic for cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and getting around—but what happens when it becomes your main form of movement? Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram explore how cycling affects the pelvis, hips, and lower back, and why spending hours in a seated, hip-flexed position may leave some parts of the body missing the movement they need.

Topics: Cycling, pelvic position and hip flexion · Why cyclists need hip extension · How to balance cycling with other types of movement

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Strong Feet or Heavy Boots? Rethinking Hiking Footwear

439 views · 4mo ago · 25:41

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram are joined by Andrew and Daisy Jackson, the team behind Freet Barefoot, to explore a different approach to hiking footwear.

Topics: Rethinking Hiking Footwear: the story behind Freet Barefoot · Multi-Day Walks, Footwear & Foot Strength · Walking Culture & Rights to Roam in the UK · Favourite Freet Barefoot Customer Stories · Comfortable Hiking Starts Before the Hike

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Why Plaque Forms in Certain Places—and How Movement Helps Protect Your Heart

526 views · 4mo ago · 18:49

In this clip, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explain why arterial plaque doesn't build up randomly. They explore how the geometry of your arteries, the way blood flows and sedentary habits influence where plaque is most likely to form—and why regular movement may help protect the health of your arteries.

Topics: Your arteries don't clog randomly · What happens before plaque forms · Cholesterol crystals · Heart disease risk factors: inflammation may be the missing piece · Prevention: diet and movement

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How Male Anatomy May Shape Sitting Posture—and Affect Pelvic and Cardiovascular Health

685 views · 4mo ago · 12:10

Could the way men sit be influenced by anatomy in ways we've never really considered? Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explore how testicles may influence sitting posture. They discuss how the desire for comfort may lead men to adopt a tucked pelvic position when sitting, potentially affecting the health of pelvic tissues as well as blood vessels in the abdomen and pelvis.

Topics: Body Worlds: how testicles dangle in a squatting position · Testicles in a chair and pelvic posture · Chairs and cardiovascular health · Cremaster muscle, abdominal and pelvic muscle strength · Practical takeaways for pelvic and abdominal health

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Why Running Makes Your Body Vibrate (and Why It Matters)

419 views · 4mo ago · 17:16

Every step you take sends shockwaves through your body—but what is that doing to your bones, muscles, and fatigue? Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explore soft tissue vibration during running. Each foot strike sends oscillations through the body, and your muscles must constantly contract to control and dampen them—an effort that may contribute to fatigue and lower performance.

Topics: Vibration plates: what they are and how the work · Are vibration plates worth it for bone, muscle and balance? · How running sets up oscillations in the body · Running, vibration, wobbly bits of the body and what can help to add stability

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