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Hitting plateaus is a common milestone in business, but there’s a difference between stability and a rut. In the last installment of this season, we’ll dive into the ways small business owners push beyond plateaus and find new ways to achieve revenue growth. Jannese and Austin wrap up their time in Nashville, Tennessee with a wonderful visit to N.B. Goods to speak with owner Camille Alston . Camille details the times where she hit a wall with profits, the strategies she implemented to increase revenue, what worked, what didn’t, and the important lessons she learned in the process. You won’t want to miss this informative final chapter! Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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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 human movement with simple and practical solutions and exercises to get all your body parts moving better. Katy’s lighthearted and funny approach helps us all put the movement back in our lives, and the joy back in our movement!

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Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

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Ep 179: Is The Concept of Exercise Helpful or Harmful? 1:27:30

2 days ago1:27:30

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Inspired by a listener's letter, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about exercise and sport and how these relate to natural movement. They discuss how Katy’s message has sometimes been reduced to exercise is ‘bad’ and natural movement is ‘better’. Katy explains that this has never been her position; rather her aim has been to challenge the assumption that the only way to move our bodies is through exercise. Her work has been to expand our framework of human movement and provide a broader understanding of the shapes and volumes of movement required for human health. Katy and Jeannette also address issues raised in the listener's letter about gym culture and sports, noting that many of the negatives are perceived rather than actual or are to do with commercialization. They discuss the ubiquity of team sports across human cultures and the many positives that sport can provide, including natural movements—like throwing and catching—that are hard to get elsewhere in life. Also in this episode Katy interviews Anna Yona, co-founder of the barefoot shoe company Wildling . Anna shares the origin story of Wildling and their expansion from children’s shoes into the adult market. Katy and Anna talk about favourite customer stories, teenage shoe choices and Wildling’s most recent venture—a rain boot —filling a much needed niche in the minimal shoe market. Books Mentioned: My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman I Know I Should Exercise, But... by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman Far From the Tree by Andrew Solomon Hunter-Gatherer Childhoods Edited by Barry Hewlett & Michael Lamb Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors: Movemate , dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Venn Design , beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Peluva , Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities; Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes and Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 178: Are Humans Born To Walk? 1:25:03

16 days ago1:25:03

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram kick this episode off with a conversation about British walking idioms and nature-based language. They are then joined by Mark Sisson, author, former distance runner and founder of the minimal shoe company Peluva . Mark, Katy and Jeannette talk about human evolutionary history, walking, health and Mark’s latest book Born to Walk . They discuss how running has become the iconic fitness activity but Mark explains how most people would be better served by abundant walking—combined with some strength training and a small amount of higher intensity exercise—to create a more nourishing and less physically stressful movement diet. Katy also has a conversation with Karri Bowen-Poole, founder of Smart Playrooms and one of the Move Your DNA sponsors. Smart Playrooms offer equipment and design services for indoor play and activity spaces. Katy and Karri discuss the ethos behind Smart Playrooms, the design process and Karri offers her genius recommendations for equipment to add to every home. Katy and Karri explain how to plan flexible and adjustable spaces so that your movement and play areas stay interesting and grow with your family. Books Mentioned: Landmarks by Robert Macfarlane Born to Walk by Mark Sisson & Brad Kearns The Primal Blueprint by Mark Sisson Born to Run by Mark McDougall I Know I Should Exercise, But... by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors: Venn Design , beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Movemate , dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow and Peluva , Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities. Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 177: Hypermobility, Proprioception And Building Up A Bendy Body 1:27:32

4 weeks ago1:27:32

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss movement for the bendy body with their guest Dr Libby Hinsley , a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of hypermobility syndromes and chronic pain. Libby shares her personal and professional journey with hypermobility explaining what hypermobility is and the associated symptoms. Libby, Katy and Jeannette discuss the paradox that bendy bodies have large ranges of motion yet tense muscles and how a sedentary lifestyle is even more of a liability for people with hypermobility syndromes. Libby and Katy outline the ABCs of a movement program for bendy bodies that often struggle with proprioception and are easily fatigued. They emphasize the importance of higher load activities performed with very mindful attention to exercise form. They caution that smaller and slower movements are key whatever the exercise modality. Also in this episode, Katy has a conversation with Sohail Shariff of Movemate , creator of segmented active standing boards designed to be used while you work. Sohail explains the personal stories behind the product and its design. Katy shares her appreciation of the boards particularly how these boards foster dynamic movement of the foot and ankle, something missing with traditional balance boards. Sohail and Katy also discuss the board's segmented design; the multiple articulations create a flowing but stable motion which means Katy can move and focus on work at the same time. Finally they discuss the value of the board in the therapeutic space particularly for those with a need for movement that soothes the nervous system. Books Mentioned: Yoga for Bendy People: Optimizing the Benefits of Yoga for Hypermobility by Libby Hinsley I Know I Should Exercise, But... by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors: Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; Movemate , dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities; Venn Design , beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office and Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials. Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 176: Do We Really Lose Muscle As We Get Older? 1:22:12

6 weeks ago1:22:12

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss the clinical term sarcopenia– age-related muscle decline–and distinguish it from muscle atrophy due to disuse and sedentary lifestyles. Katy and Jeannette tease apart the different elements of muscle decline; mass, strength and function. They debate how each of these can be measured and their importance. Their discussion centers on a listener's question seeking to understand what we should be doing physically to prevent muscle loss. Also in this episode, Katy has a conversation with Tyler Benner of Venn Design , a company creating dynamic seating for homes and offices. Tyler explains how his background in physics and sport have contributed to his creativity in product design. Tyler highlights his solar and sports series of Air Chairs and explains how he has created designs that look exactly like a planet or a basketball! He also introduces his latest venture; Strong Feet Athletics , creator of the first barefoot cycling shoe. Books Mentioned Dynamic Aging by Katy Bowman Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; Venn Design : beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, and Movemate ; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow. Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 175 I Know I Should Exercise But.... 1:21:17

8 weeks ago1:21:17

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 Diana have co-written a new book I know I should Exercise But… 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them and they came together with Kelly, author of the The Joy of Movement , to talk about personal obstacles to movement, movement frameworks & vocabulary and how to find your ‘movement genius’. In our second feature Katy welcomes author and masters athlete Brad Kearns , to talk about the minimalist five-toed shoe company Peluva , one of our podcast sponsors. Brad shares the early history of the company and how you go about making a minimalist shoe. Katy and Brad discuss the niche that Peluva fills in the minimal shoe market and Brad shares his favourite customer success stories. Books & Articles Mentioned I Know I Should Exercise But…44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal Born to Walk by Mark Sisson with Brad Kearns Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Venn Design : beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Movemate ; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; and Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 174: Matters of the Heart 1:29:45

10 weeks ago1:29:45

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 heart health that are underappreciated. They discuss the importance of the flexibility of red blood cells, arterial walls and the heart muscle itself. They also explain the vital role of skeletal muscle contraction in healthy circulation. Muscle contraction during exercise not only assists the return of blood to the heart from the extremities, it is also the signal for blood vessels near working muscles to dilate or widen ‘pulling’ blood from arteries into the tissues . Katy and Jeannette talk about a movement diet to support the cardiovascular system. They emphasize the importance of higher intensity activity for taking the heart and arteries through their full ranges of motion. Their discussion also offers up a much larger buffet of exercise options than you might have previously considered. Strength training, big body work and stress-reducing movement all have complementary benefits for the cardiovascular system. Also in this episode Katy interviews podiatrist Dr Ray McClanahan , founder of Correct Toes and one of our podcast sponsors. Correct Toes are a toe orthotic designed to return toes to their natural alignment as the widest part of the foot. Ray explains the functional benefits of aligned toes, including improved balance, circulation and strength. Katy and Ray chat about how and why Correct Toes came about and they also discuss the future, with an introduction to some of Correct Toes latest products. Books & Articles Mentioned My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, Movemate ; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep your kids engaged and active at home; Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials and Venn Design : beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office. Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 173: Is Posture a Thing? 58:39

12 weeks ago58:39

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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, historical and biological journey into the controversies around posture. Katy and Jeannette discuss whether posture is really a thing; is ‘good’ posture important or does your body work just fine regardless of how you hold it? Have we simply inherited postural ideals that are remnants of cultural, social and political baggage? Katy and Jeannette tease this out by discussing definitions of posture, the history of postural ideals and the difficulty in relating pain to posture. They turn to extreme examples of posture and Katy’s work in alignment to offer a more nuanced perspective on posture and physical experience in terms of load to tissues over time. Books & Articles Mentioned The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn The Rise and Fall of American Posture by David Yosifon & Peter N. Stearns My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors Movemate ; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Smart Playrooms , design and products to keep your kids engaged and active at home; Correct Toes , soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Wildling , minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Venn Design : beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; and Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities. Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits…

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Ep 172: Is Standing the New Smoking? 55:20

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 contrast our cultural norm of being in the same position for many hours a day with the diverse resting positions of the Hadza, a hunter-gatherer group with low cardiovascular risk but also a large amount of rest time. Katy explains how repetitive positioning generates higher pressure in specific locations in our circulatory system setting us up for injury, whereas varied positioning and light movement keeps the cardiovascular system supple and the pressure distributed throughout our system. Jeannette and Katy touch on other issues to do with repetitive positioning including mobility and discomfort and offer practical suggestions for supporting your mobility and cardiovascular health while stationary. Finally don’t miss Katy answering a listener's question on hyperkyphosis via bananas and semi-permanent hair dye!…

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Ep 171 HOW DID YOU MOVE HOW WILL YOU MOVE 2024 1:23:09

17 weeks ago1:23:09

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 moving through injury, menopause and how to keep progressing with age. They share their plans for 2025 and Katy provides novel strategies to help us all MOVE towards the goals we have for ourselves and our families.…

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Ep 170: Don’t Ignore the Head and Neck 1:16:26

19 weeks ago1:16:26

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 discuss the head and neck as a hub for our sensory, nervous, immune, digestive and vestibular systems, all of which require movement to support their functions. They discuss common issues of the head and neck region, as well as how repetitive head positioning and neck immobility can relate to broader experiences in the body, such as Katy’s discovery of a decrease in her height that she is working to reverse. They discuss the basic movements of the head and neck and also cover the structures of the region including a neck anatomy lesson provided by their favourite 1970s musical ‘Grease’ and a third-grade attempt to mimic the album cover! They share their own head and neck care practices and suggest strategies for listeners to add more daily movement for this part of the body; from changing their sleep set-up to pairing specific neck movements with a daily cue.…

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Ep 169: A Dog's Best Movement Diet 57:32

21 weeks ago57:32

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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’s ‘movement nutrition’ framework and apply it to your furry friends. Katy and Jeannette discuss the evolution of dogs and the difference in movement experience between free-ranging ancestral dogs compared with today’s urban canines. They discuss how human-chosen pacing is not necessarily the most comfortable for dogs since their most efficient gait pattern is a trot, not a walk. They discuss the importance of meaningful movement for a dog, emphasizing the importance of smell and play as ‘command-free’ movement. They also talk about the importance of mentoring movement for dogs, especially safety skills such as swimming. Finally, they talk about their own dogs and their favourite —and often quirky—activities from climbing trees to log dragging and how dogs and humans can enhance each other’s movement diets.…

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Ep 168: Is Sitting Aging You Faster? 1:03:38

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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. Katy and Jeannette talk about the benefits of sitting as well as the risks associated with uninterrupted hours in a chair. They discuss sitting as a two-part issue; first the inactivity and second the fixed body geometry. Katy and Jeannette discuss recent research showing that long hours of sitting are associated with a more rapid rate of cellular aging and how many experiences we put down to aging: muscle and bone loss, low energy levels and low back pain are really influenced by how much we sit. Katy and Jeannette critique the recommendation to offset hours in a chair by increasing exercise time, noting that this is not really how biology works. Katy suggests that this approach is a bit like flossing your teeth diligently while not brushing them. SPONSORS: THE DYNAMIC COLLECTIVE This episode of The Move Your DNA podcast is brought to you by The Dynamic Collective, a group of six companies that create products and services helping you to move more. The Dynamic Collective is: - Peluva: reimagining minimalist footwear - Movemate: Dynamic active standing board - Smart Playrooms: design and products for active living indoors - Correct Toes: anatomic silicone toe spacers - WIldling: minimal footwear made with natural and sustainable materials - Venn Design: Functional furniture for a balanced life - sit still less and move more…

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Ep 167: Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days 1:14:21

25 weeks ago1:14:21

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 (four pairs!) of shoes Katy selected and when she used them; the changing terrain and gait patterns she adopted and how she felt over the course of the trip. Finally Katy shares her physical and philosophical insights after many days of walking.…

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Ep 166: Coughing, A Surprising Measure of Whole-Body Strength 59:26

28 weeks ago59:26

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Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025 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 discuss the anatomy and mechanics of a cough, explaining how the mobility, strength and coordination of our core muscles affects the strength of our cough. They discuss postural presentations such as hyperkyphosis and anterior pelvic tilt that can lead to a weaker cough. They also talk about the liabilities of a cough, including abdominal strain, urinary incontinence, rib damage and back pain. They discuss how coughing, like giving birth, is not a movement that we want to practice: ‘use it or lose it’ does not apply in this case! Instead we want to make sure that tension or weakness in our torso is not limiting our ability to cough when we need to. Katy offers a suite of mobility and strength exercises to prepare your coughing apparatus as we head into flu and cold season.…

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Ep 165: Is There Really a 'Right' Way to Walk? 1:15:47

30 weeks ago1:15:47