Movement Expert: Ideal Workouts From 0 to 70+
Bryan Johnson
Sep 22, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Encourage unstructured movement to foster active mindsets in children
Allowing children unstructured movement, like jumping on furniture, helps them develop a mindset where the whole world is a place for physical activity.
Build physical resilience for unexpected challenges
Your physical resilience should allow you to handle an unexpected task you've never done before without extreme injury or pain.
Maintain running, jumping, and throwing for lifelong performance
The three most fundamental human movements to maintain from childhood to old age for pain-free performance are running, jumping, and throwing.
Focus on spine position during heavy lifting, not technique in play
Don't stress about perfect technique during general play; only focus on spine position when lifting heavy loads or training to high fatigue.
Incorporate rotational movements to connect body slings
Most people neglect rotational movements, which are crucial for training the connective tissue slings that link opposite sides of the body, like your left shoulder to your right glute.
Incorporate 5-minute morning movement routine for better body feel
Spending five to seven minutes every morning simply rolling, spinning, and moving on the ground can have a life-changing impact on how your body feels.
Limit training volume increase to 10% weekly to prevent injury
To prevent injury when starting a new activity, you should not increase your training volume by more than 10% per week.
Address power loss to enhance longevity
The age-related loss of power, termed 'powerpenia,' is as critical to longevity as muscle loss, yet it is often ignored in training programs.
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