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Ep. 231: Kelly and Juliet Starrett - Can You Get Yourself Off the Floor? Master the Essential Habits to Move Freely and Live Fully

Jan 11, 2024

Kelly and Juliet Starrett, co-authors of a book on mastering essential habits for movement and mobility, share physical practices to improve movement and quality of life. They discuss the ten vital signs and personal practices, the importance of sleep, hip extension, squatting, strong feet, shoulder mobility, and the 800-gram challenge. They also mention their current interests and the transformative impact of sports.

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Kelly and Juliet Starrett

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The sit and rise test is a valuable measure of mobility and durability, indicating one's risk of falls and limitations in movement.

Efficient breathing through the nose enhances overall health and well-being by improving oxygen utilization and reducing health risks.

Prioritizing sleep is crucial for optimal physical and mental health, improving cognitive function, immunity, and overall vitality.

The book challenges the notion of aging as decline, offering practical insights and exercises to improve mobility, strength, and overall well-being.

Hip extension is key for optimal movement and performance, and can be restored through targeted exercises and mobility drills.

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Sit and Rise Test: Assessing movement and mobility

The sit and rise test measures a person's ability to get up and down from the ground without using their hands or arms. This test is important as it indicates one's mobility and durability. People who struggle with this test may be at a higher risk of falls and may have limitations in their movement. However, with practice, individuals can improve their performance in this test and enhance their overall mobility and quality of life.

The Importance of CO2 Tolerance for Breathing and Health

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Shifting Perspective on Aging and Longevity

02:04

The impact of environment on physical health and movement habits

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Introduction

4min

A Serendipitous Meeting and a River Rescue: Building Trust and Love

3min

Class Five Rapids and the Importance of Preparation

13min

Understanding the Significance of Movement in Being a Human Being

2min

The Ten Vital Signs and Physical Practices

28min

The Importance of Sleep for Overall Health and Well-being

19min

The Importance of Hip Extension and Accessing the Glutes

15min

The Importance of Squatting for Human Movement

20min

Strong Feet and Shoulder Mobility

12min

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The 800 Gram Challenge and the Importance of Variety

13min

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Current Interests and Athletic Performance

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A Conversation with Inspiring Guests and Promotion of Book and Website

3min

Mastering the ten essential habits to help you move freely and live fully starts from the ground up. Literally.

If you’re having trouble with movement and mobility, know that it's not your fault. Our modern-day society has conditioned our bodies to become more inflexible, especially as we age. We sit at desks, on our couches, in cars. We hover over screens and laptops. Our bodies are losing the ability to move freely, but we can combat this.

Kelly and Juliet Starrett share their physical practices designed to improve the way your body feels and boost your quality of life, no matter your age.

The Starretts are the experts on movement and their latest book, Built to Move, highlights ten habits, assessments, and practices to make your body work better for you. The good news? None of them require heavy weights or a gym membership.

Juliet and Kelly share ways to integrate more movement into your daily life right at home, as well as advice and practices to improve sleep, nutrition, and even breathing.

After all, being fit isn’t necessarily about being the fastest or the strongest. It is, however, about being able to move freely and without pain. It is about building “durability,” as you’ll hear today.

Through their company, The Ready State, Kelly and Juliet bring movement and mobility practices to some of the most elite athletes on the planet, but this book and interview bring those practices right to you.

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Ep. 231: Kelly and Juliet Starrett - Can You Get Yourself Off the Floor? Master the Essential Habits to Move Freely and Live Fully

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Sit and Rise Test: Assessing movement and mobility

Breathe Easy: the importance of proper breathing

The Power of Sleep: Prioritizing quality sleep

The Quest for Durability: Challenging the Long, Slow Rot Theory of Aging

The Importance of Sleep for Health

Using Eye Masks and Earplugs for Better Sleep

Hip Extension and its Impact on Movement

The Importance of Balance for Optimal Function

The importance of shoulder range of motion

The significance of nutrition and movement for overall health

The Importance of CO2 Tolerance for Breathing and Health

Shifting Perspective on Aging and Longevity

The impact of environment on physical health and movement habits

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