Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about the importance of head and neck movement. This year, Katy’s annual exercise advent offers 24 moves for the head and neck and Katy explains her personal…
A Dog’s Best Movement Diet – Podcast Episode #169
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about dog movement. This discussion stemmed from witnessing a balance ball therapy session for dogs. Just like modern humans, modern dogs now require physical therapy. In this…
Is Sitting Aging You Faster? – Podcast Episode #168
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about a recent New York Times article “Why Sitting All Day May Shorten Your Life.” Katy was a source for this article and she talks with Jeannette…
Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days – Podcast Episode #167
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks to biologist Jeannette Loram about her recent multi-day hike across England. Katy, with her sister Mary, walked from east coast to west coast along the length of Hadrian’s Wall. Katy and…
What Your Phone is Doing to Your Body and How to Fix It
Take a quick look around and you’ll see bodies everywhere—in most venues, across all ages—staring fixedly at a smartphone (to notice this, you might need to stop looking at your own phone for a minute).…
Is There Really a ‘Right’ Way to Walk – Podcast Episode #165
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss gait and question whether there really is a ‘right’ way to walk. They explain the mechanics of walking gait, outlining the phases and shapes that each leg…