Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 3002: Why Should You Care About Corrective Exercise by Harold Gibbons with Mark Fisher Fitness on Physical Wellbeing
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Jun 4, 2025 Explore the transformative power of corrective exercise in enhancing movement quality and preventing injuries. Discover how addressing muscular imbalances and postural issues can lead to better fitness outcomes. Learn the importance of individual assessments and gradual progress, emphasizing that the journey is about continuous improvement rather than perfection. Gibbons inspires listeners to embrace corrective methods as a means to support lifelong health and well-being.
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Corrective Exercise is Movement Improvement
- Corrective exercise focuses on improving movement patterns, not fixing something broken or seeking perfection.
- It addresses limiting factors to make movement closer to ideal and supports lasting fitness improvements.
Start With Functional Movement Screen
- Begin corrective exercise with a Functional Movement Screen (FMS) to establish your movement baseline.
- Use this baseline to plan your fitness journey and choose the best path for your goals.
Assessments as Empowerment Tools
- Viewing movement assessments as empowerment opens opportunities for self-discovery and improvement.
- Focus on improving movement quality to achieve personalized health and fitness goals.
