Podcast Episodes

Where Exactly Is Muscle Memory? And Other 'Movement In The News" Headlines

Episode 182

A deeper look into three recent headlines in the body-nerd world. First up, recent research has shown that our skeletal muscles remember training at the protein level - no brain required! This is exc…

Published on 5 months ago

What You Need To Know About Bone 2: It's Not The Mode It's The Load

Episode 181

In this episode, we break down the best approach to taking care of your bones using a government framework: Strong, Steady and Straight. We use this framework to discuss exercise and bone loading at …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

EP 180 What You Need To Know About Bone 1: Your Skeleton Is An Autobiography

Episode 180

This is the first of two episodes on bone. In this first episode biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram place bone tissue health into a wider context; what really matters is how well …

Published on 6 months ago

Ep 179: Is The Concept of Exercise Helpful or Harmful?

Episode 179

Inspired by a listener's letter, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about exercise and sport and how these relate to natural movement. They discuss how Katy’s message has som…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 178: Are Humans Born To Walk?

Episode 178

Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram kick this episode off with a conversation about British walking idioms and nature-based language. They are then joined by Mark Sisson, author, former distance runner a…

Published on 7 months ago

Ep 177: Hypermobility, Proprioception And Building Up A Bendy Body

Episode 177

We discuss movement for the bendy body with guest Dr Libby Hinsley, a doctor of physical therapy specializing in the treatment of hypermobility syndromes and chronic pain. Libby shares her personal a…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 176: Do We Really Lose Muscle As We Get Older?

Episode 176

Are you confused by all the social media messaging about muscle mass and strength training? Join us for this beefy episode all about muscle! 

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram dis…

Published on 8 months ago

Ep 175 I Know I Should Exercise But....

Episode 175

Katy Bowman is joined by psychologists Dr Diana Hill and Dr Kelly McGonigal. Katy and Diana have co-written a new book I know I should Exercise But… 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ep 174: Matters of the Heart

Episode 174

Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss Matters of the Heart. They cover the anatomy, tissues and function of the cardiovascular system, highlighting key concepts of heart heal…

Published on 9 months ago

Ep 173: Is Posture a Thing?

Episode 173

In recent years there has been significant backlash against the idea that posture is related to good health. Join biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram for a philosophical, historica…

Published on 9 months, 2 weeks ago