Mark Bell's Power Project

The Truth About How To Improve Your Mobility, Posture & Flexibility

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Aug 25, 2025
Mobility and soft tissue expert Lenny Parracino challenges common misconceptions about flexibility, posture, and movement. He dives into the science of fascia, revealing its crucial role in injury prevention and athletic performance. Listeners learn why traditional exercises might hinder progress and the significance of personalized health assessments. Lenny emphasizes the importance of proper footwear for mobility and the intricate ways in which our bodies adapt to physical demands. This insightful conversation offers fresh perspectives on optimizing movement and overall well-being.
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INSIGHT

Movement Is The Signal Of Life

  • Movement is a signal of life and tissues that don't move will stagnate and degenerate.
  • Humans are mainly fluid and age-related stiffness reflects fluidic changes, not just structural failure.
INSIGHT

Think In Systems, Not Parts

  • The body is an open system where increased demands raise system contributions, so isolated tissue findings mislead treatment.
  • Local deficits limit global function, so evaluate capacity relative to the athlete's goals.
ADVICE

Match Load To Joint Capacity

  • Test passive and active joint ranges before loading; don't force heavy barbell work into missing joint capacity.
  • Use dumbbells or regress exercises until the brain can control the new range safely.
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