Bridging the Gap Between Stretching and Strength Training

In this episode, Nikki chats with Dr. Libby Hinsley about how to get started strength training with hypermobility if you have a history or fear of pain and injury.

Topics covered

• Essential strategies for starting strength training safely if you're frequently battling pain, fatigue, or post-exercise flare-ups.
• Common misconceptions about alignment and its role in safety and injury prevention for hypermobile individuals.
• Why a gradual approach to increasing load and challenge is more effective than trying to push past your individual level of tolerance
• How strength training can reduce pain and expand your movement options if it's applied with considerations for hypermobility
• Practical advice on dealing with flare-ups, with a focus on understanding the interplay between the nervous system, pain, and strength training.

Connect with Libby

• Instagram: @libbyhinsleypt
• Podcast: Zebra Talks
• Website: libbyhinsley.com

Connect with Nikki

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• Instagram: @naablevyfitness
• Website: naablevy.com