Our incredible human bodies have the capacity to move and perform in a multitude of ways. But at the end of the day, what truly matters is having a resilient, capable body that allows us to do the things that we love. Today, you’re going to learn how to improve your training for a better, more functional body.

Dr. Kelly Starrett is a physical therapist, coach, three-time New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and the co-founder of The Ready State. His work helps everyday athletes build strength, mobility, and better movement patterns. Today, Dr. Kelly Starrett is back on The Model Health Show for a conversation on creating a well-rounded training plan, reframing pain, and how to train in a way that complements your life.

In this conversation, you’re going to learn about the value of jumping, playing, and how to train for optimal performance. You’ll also hear about using movement as medicine and how to self-assess your fitness. Dr. Kelly Starrett is a true expert in his field, and I know you’re going to take away some valuable insights from this interview. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

The importance of jumping for human health and longevity. (3:56)
A few different ways to add jumping to your routine. (7:22)
Why the gym is not the best place to create athletes. (9:36)
The three waves of fitness. (14:03)
How the advent of the internet changed fitness. (17:06)
The forgotten magic of having a physical body. (22:18)
How to use your warmup as an opportunity to play. (23:53)
The best way to self-assess your body and your capacity. (30:00)
What the real goal of athleticism should be. (31:13)
The value of building resiliency to injuries and life’s challenges. (37:37)
What pain actually is and what it can tell you about your body. (41:15)
The highest calling of sport. (44:36)

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