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Evolve Move Play Podcast

EMP Podcast #1 - Kelly And Juliet Starrett

Dec 12, 2015
Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-founders of MobilityWOD and experts in movement, dive into the balance of natural and structured movement in modern life. They highlight the youth fitness crisis, linking declines in physical activity to sedentary lifestyles. Key topics include the value of 'movement snacks' for wellness and the shift away from outdoor play. The Starretts advocate for functional fitness, emphasizing community and effective coaching while encouraging a joyful approach to physical capability. Their insights merge personal experience with a call for cultural change in fitness.
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Quick takeaways

  • The transition from extreme sports to formal movement training enables diverse physical competence across various domains like gymnastics and parkour.
  • Promoting a balance between structured training and natural movement fosters better learning and helps develop essential movement skills.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Movement Practices

The speakers discuss their journey from a background in extreme sports, such as canoeing and CrossFit, to a deeper understanding of movement and personal fitness. They highlight how early experiences in extreme athletics lacked formal movement training, which led them to eventually pursue formal methodologies. This transition enabled them to develop competence in various physical domains, including gymnastics, parkour, and Olympic lifting. Now, they utilize their foundational training to explore outdoor activities, emphasizing the application of skills rather than focusing solely on formal training.

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