Our modern world with all its conveniences and technologies often encourages a sedentary lifestyle. And more and more studies are affirming that opting out of regularly moving our bodies is making us sick, unhealthy, and is even shortening our lifespans. Movement is a foundational practice for all life – and if we want to make our bodies work better, we have to find simple ways to integrate more movement into our existing routines.  

Today’s guest, Juliet Starrett, is a lifelong athlete, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author who has an important mission: to inspire people to move more for stronger, healthier, more durable bodies. Together, Juliet and her husband Kelly Starrett wrote the incredible book, Built to Move, which focuses on basic yet powerful mobility practices anyone can use to feel better and live longer.   

Juliet is back on The Model Health Show to discuss some simple tweaks you can make to your existing routine for less pain, better mobility, and better health. You’re going to learn how simple practices like sitting on the floor and upgrading your walking routine can enhance your life, plus the #1 stretch you should be doing every day. What I love about Juliet’s message is that she believes that anyone can optimize their body and improve their health with consistent and intentional practice. I hope you enjoy this conversation with the one and only, Juliet Starrett!  

 

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• Why kids today are more sedentary than ever. 

• What’s going on with the prevalence of chronic low back pain.  

• How pain can impact communities and mental health.  

• Why you should find ways to move despite injuries.  

• How to sit less throughout your day. 

• Why humans are adaptability machines. 

• The benefits of sitting on the ground.  

• Basic (and free!) ways to improve back pain.  

• The #1 mobilization you should be doing. 

• What the sit-and-rise test is, and how it relates to all-cause mortality.  

• How to become a more durable person.  

• The importance of play for human health and longevity.  

• Why mobility is a critical aging predictor, and how to improve it.  

• How to upgrade your walking routines. 

• Why taking care of your body is a right. 

• How to incorporate foam rolling. 

 

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• Built to Move by Kelly & Juliet Starrett -- Learn 10 essential mobilization practices!  

• Becoming a Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett -- Read about preventing and healing injuries!  

• The Ambush -- Subscribe to the FREE newsletter on mobility!!

• The Ready State on Instagram -- Follow for mobility tips and more!  

• Connect with Juliet Starrett Website / Instagram   

 

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