

Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman
Katy Bowman
Although the world is becoming mostly sedentary, our bodies still require a wide variety of daily movements in order to work well. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, but even that can fall short of nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when we have sore, stiff parts and overly busy lifestyles?
Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural human movement with simple and practical solutions and exercises to get all your body parts moving better. Katy’s lighthearted and funny approach helps us all put the movement back in our lives, and the joy back in our movement!
Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural human movement with simple and practical solutions and exercises to get all your body parts moving better. Katy’s lighthearted and funny approach helps us all put the movement back in our lives, and the joy back in our movement!
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Mar 23, 2015 • 50min
Ep 17 - Katy Bowman’s MovNat Vacation
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Ever wondered how Katy Bowman—hard-working biomechanist, writer, teacher and problem-solver—takes a break? Here’s a hint: it contains some seriously rugged natural movement, no screens and Erwan LeCorre. Sounds like fun to us! Join us as Katy shares her take on what makes for a good retreat and why scratchy, rough knees are worth your consideration.

Mar 9, 2015 • 56min
Ep 16 - The Solution Show
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025No Time? Got Toddlers? Work in a Cubicle? No Moolah for Barefoot Shoes? Katy Bowman, Biomechanist & Problem-Solver Extraordinaire, spends a nice long time helping you clear the hurdles that you may think prevent you from getting more natural movement in your life. Whatever you pitch at her, she’ll probably hit it out of the park. Listen carefully and with an open mind, and you’ll probably find the solution is simpler than you think.

Feb 21, 2015 • 29min
Ep 15 - The Balls Show!
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025 It’s the BALLS Show! Katy and Dani are hanging around, talking about the importance of male dangly bits and why whole body movement matters to the overall health of your man jigglies. Whether you’ve got your own pair or you are simply curious about how tighty whities and modern habits affect testicular health, this show is for you! Be fore(skin)warned, however: while this episode is not explicit, it does get a little hairy(!) what with Katy’s robust use of the word “balls” and the occasional penis pun.

Feb 3, 2015 • 30min
Ep 14 - The Boob Show
Recorded in front of a live audience, this podcast explores breast health and the impact of underwire bras on lymph flow. It emphasizes the importance of shoulder mobility and introduces 'The Ball Show' episode.

Jan 15, 2015 • 32min
Ep 13 - 100 Questions in 30 Minutes
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Have you ever wondered what it be like if you could corner Katy Bowman at a party and ask her everything you've ever wanted to know? Here's as close as you'll probably get: Katy answers 95 of your questions and 5 of mine (hey, I had to get a few in there!) in the amazingly short time frame of 30 minutes. Appease your curiosity and listen in!

Dec 2, 2014 • 21min
Ep 12 - The Car Show
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Unless you were born, raised and reincarnated repeatedly on top of a Tibetan mountaintop, at some point, you'll end up sitting in a car. Listen as Katy gives some groovy tips to change the loads created while driving. I hope she's passing these on to her toddler, as well...Oh, and please keep your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel. We care about your safety.Car Alignment, Part OneUn-pimp Your Ride

Nov 17, 2014 • 40min
Ep 11 - Diastasis Recti
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Gaps are great, when they are SUPPOSED to be there. When they're not, you can spend all day and LOTS of moolah trying to "fix" your abs to no avail. This episode is for anyone with DR or abdominals that just won't respond to conventional exercises. Free admission for anyone who can roller skate or sing a Prince song over and over again.

Nov 3, 2014 • 36min
Ep 10 - The Core
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This episode can help you move past the buzz word and gain a better understanding of your middle. Listen while Katy discusses the importance of a relaxed belly, why your shoulders matter to your core function (WHAT?!) and a brief but discreet interlude about senior citizens'... er, physical relations. Okay, not really, but it was a funny misunderstanding.

Oct 20, 2014 • 38min
Ep 9 - Treadmills
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025Katy answers "Is there a difference between treadmill walking and overground walking?". Everything you've ever wanted to know about the loads you place on your body when you use a treadmill. And pirates who forget their words. Arrrrgggh you ready?? Aye, aye, Captain!Chicago Tribune article about treadmills, featuring KatyKaty Says: Junk Food Walking blog post

Oct 6, 2014 • 33min
Ep 8 - Move Your DNA
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025You are how you move! Katy's latest book is available and will change the way we view wellness and our abilities to change the way we use our bodies. She discusses the basic tenets of the book and why she wrote it. Did you know she wrote it for you? Visit nutritiousmovement.com/store to get your copy of the book!