Corewalking Podcast: A Step in the Right Direction Alex Mabilon and Jonathan Fitzgordon
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- Salud y forma física
Chronic pain? We know all about it and have both dealt with it in the past. And we decided to dedicate a podcast to dealing with aches and pains that seem to persist. We also just love to talk about anatomy, sports, walking, foods that can help you heal faster, how to get your best sleep, etc.
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Plantar Fasciitis
In this episode we talk about feet once again and more specifically about plantar fasciitis which affects many people at some point in their lives. We discuss the possible causes for the onset of plantar fasciitis, the anantomy of the foot and the leg and ho they relate to one another and to the plantar fascia and techniques to alleviate or "cure" plantar fasciitis.
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Hypermobility
In this episode, Jonathan and Alex discuss:
Yoga and flexibility versus mobility
Is hypermobility hereditary?
Muscle adaptation
Muscle imbalances in cyclists
Back muscles and their responsibility in other injuries
Supplements for hypermobility
Hypermobility's effect on internal organs
Glutes and their importance with regards to hypermobility
Kettlebell training -
Posture
This episode covers:
The role of the latissimus dorsi and other back muscles in posture
Having good posture all the time is a lot of work
The role of quads and hip flexors in good posture
Barefoot versus running shoes in the gym
The T12-L1 junction and how to open up the middle back
Posture, breath and physical energy
About letting the arm hang from the shoulder and getting into athletic position
How to learn to walk well for better overall physical functioning -
Running
-Proper running posture (and who actually needs to learn it)
-Running shoes and barefoot shoes
-IT band issues
-Other running injuries
-Breath, thoracic spine and running
-Meditation and exercise for wellness -
Cycling
In this podcast:
We discuss finding the optimal cycling posture for riding a bicycle pain-free.
We offer advice about how to best align each part of the body on a bike, from the feet all the way up to the head.
We talk about cycling gear, and the types of bikes out there and which might best suit you.
What is the benefit of electric bikes? -
Relaxation: technique or lifestyle?
Jonathan and Alex are back at it talking about relaxation. Some of the topics we discuss in this episode:
• Lifestyle changes you can make to reduce stress
• Walking or biking as a form of meditation
• The fascinating subject of ASMR
• Moving toward a relaxing standing posture
• Constructive rest and exercises to help the body relaxed
• Relaxation "toys"