The Rich Roll Podcast – Built To Move: Kelly & Juliet Starrett On Functional Strength, Mobility, And Falling In Love With Movement

Intro

In this episode of “The Rich Roll Podcast”, host Rich Roll interviews Kelly and Juliet Starrett, founders of The Ready State and authors of the book “Built to Move”. They discuss the importance of mobility, functional strength, and falling in love with movement for overall health and longevity.

Main Takeaways

Importance of Mobility

• Mobility is the ability to do things you want to do with your body.
• Maintaining native range of motion and control is key to mobility.
• Establishing normative benchmarks for range of motion can help prevent pain and injury.
• People should care about their hip range of motion for long-term mobility and playing with grandchildren.

Confusion Around Mobility

• There is still confusion around what mobility means and why people should care about it.
• The term “mobility” is becoming more popular in the fitness world, but there is still confusion around its meaning and importance.
• The principles of mobility and functional strength are applicable to everyone, not just elite athletes, and are important for longevity and rewilding our lives.

Pain Management and Movement

• Pain-free movement and mobility is important for taking ownership of our bodies.
• Pain can have downstream consequences on mental health and physical activity.
• Shifting the narrative about pain from a medical problem to a request for change can empower people to manage their pain.
• Sleep, nutrition, and down regulation are important factors in managing pain and improving overall health.

Building Healthy Habits

• Making healthy choices convenient and easy is key to success.
• Deconstructing the habits of cultures with a long history of longevity can provide a template for modern society.
• Building connections within a community can lead to stacking healthy behaviors.
• Constructing a daily routine that includes healthy habits can lead to positive results.

Training for Athletes

• Specialization in one sport does not mean all training should be specialized, general physical preparedness is important for all athletes.
• Strength to weight ratio is important for athletes, but excessive strength training can lead to loss of mobility and technique.
• Becoming a generalist and trying different activities can create a more robust platform for overall fitness.
• Understanding the minimum range of motion required for their athletes to perform their sport effectively is crucial for coaches.

Summary

Importance of Mobility

Mobility is the ability to do things you want to do with your body. It is crucial to maintain native range of motion and control to ensure mobility. Establishing normative benchmarks for range of motion can help prevent pain and injury. People should care about their hip range of motion for long-term mobility and playing with grandchildren.

Confusion Around Mobility

There is still confusion around what mobility means and why people should care about it. The term “mobility” is becoming more popular in the fitness world, but there is still confusion around its meaning and importance. The principles of mobility and functional strength are applicable to everyone, not just elite athletes, and are important for longevity and rewilding our lives.

Pain Management and Movement

Pain-free movement and mobility is important for taking ownership of our bodies. Pain can have downstream consequences on mental health and physical activity. Shifting the narrative about pain from a medical problem to a request for change can empower people to manage their pain. Sleep, nutrition, and down regulation are important factors in managing pain and improving overall health.

Building Healthy Habits

Making healthy choices convenient and easy is key to success. Deconstructing the habits of cultures with a long history of longevity can provide a template for modern society. Building connections within a community can lead to stacking healthy behaviors. Constructing a daily routine that includes healthy habits can lead to positive results.

Training for Athletes

Specialization in one sport does not mean all training should be specialized. General physical preparedness is important for all athletes. Strength to weight ratio is important, but excessive strength training can lead to loss of mobility and technique. Becoming a generalist and trying different activities can create a more robust platform for overall fitness. Coaches need to understand the minimum range of motion required for their athletes to perform their sport effectively.

Conclusion

Mobility, functional strength, and falling in love with movement are crucial for overall health and longevity. Understanding the importance of mobility, managing pain, and building healthy habits can lead to a better quality of life. Whether you are an elite athlete or an everyday person, incorporating mobility practices into daily activities is important for maintaining flexibility and preventing injuries. By taking small steps towards better movement and fitness, we can transform our lives and achieve our goals.