Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others. 

Tom talks about:

-How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck

-What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility?

-How strength is the foundation of mobility

-The difference between active and passive range of motion

-Why being “degenerative” isn’t necessarily something you should be worried about

-Why medical scans of your joints doesn’t tell the whole story

-Why having physical injuries doesn’t guarantee you’ll experience pain

-Effective warmups for lifting

-Why spending time working down on the floor is important

-and much more

01:21 The Relationship Between Mobility and Injury Risk 02:52 Improving Mobility: Techniques and Tips 05:24 Strength and Mobility: Finding the Balance 12:21 Using Weights to Enhance Mobility 17:39 Personal Experiences with Injuries and Recovery 20:42 Understanding Abduction and Adduction 21:48 The Reality of Degeneration and Scans 25:14 Understanding Tissue Degeneration 26:53 Adapting Training with Age 28:07 Importance of Muscle Strength and Motor Control 32:54 Making Fitness Accessible for Busy Lives 34:57 Effective Warm-Up Strategies 39:25 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Mobility 42:35 Daily Movement and Lifestyle Tips 45:24 The Importance of Floor Movements 48:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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