Begin Again with Davina McCall Why The Modern World Is Breaking Your Body, And How To Fix It! | Roger Frampton
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Jan 22, 2026 In this enlightening discussion, movement specialist Roger Frampton debunks myths about aging and flexibility. He emphasizes that our bodies aren’t broken but confused by modern lifestyles that promote stillness. Roger shares insights on how the gym might not be the best for long-term mobility and highlights the importance of daily habits. He encourages listeners to train for their future selves, stressing that simple, mindful movements can preserve mobility at any age. Prepare to rethink your relationship with movement!
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Learned Stillness Drives Mobility Loss
- Modern stillness teaches us to move less from early childhood, causing long-term loss of natural movement.
- Roger Frampton shows that decades of learned stillness, not age, explain many mobility losses.
Modeling Sparked A Movement Career
- Roger Frampton was scouted as a model and told to stop lifting weights and never wear a white T‑shirt, which shifted him to bodyweight training.
- That change led him from bodybuilding to exploring movement and bodyweight gymnastics.
Age Is Often Years Of Disuse
- Joints can improve at any age if you consistently work them; age is often a proxy for decades of disuse.
- Observing children shows the natural range of human movement that adults lose without practice.
