TMHS 759 - Use These Tips To Have Functional Fitness For A Lifetime!

The Model Health Show

Shawn Stevenson

Fitness, Health & Fitness, Nutrition

4.8 • 7.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 January 2024

⏱️ 87 minutes

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Summary

Creating a workout routine can be very personal since it’s often based on your unique goals, preferences, and lifestyle. But functional fitness, training that prepares and supports your body for daily activities, is something we can all implement. Our bodies and our DNA have evolved to expect certain movement patterns, which is why focusing on functional fitness is critical for overall health and longevity. On this compilation episode of The Model Health Show, you’re going to hear from the world’s foremost experts on functional fitness. This episode contains tips and strategies that will deliver results when it comes to building a stronger, more durable, functional body. You’ll hear from some of the brightest minds in the world of fitness, including Katy Bowman, Mark Sisson, and more. You’re going to learn about the multitude of benefits of having more skeletal muscle on your body, how your movement patterns inform your quality of life, and specific exercises you can practice to improve your foundation of fitness. All bodies can benefit from functional fitness, so I hope this episode brings you a ton of value. Enjoy! In this episode you’ll discover: The various roles of skeletal muscle. Why proprioception is important for your health. How your feet impact your movement patterns. A template for a healthy week of exercise. Why common footwear can hinder the health of our feet. How muscle imbalances can be caused by weak feet. Why orthotics can actually cause more problems. What tech neck is, and how to improve it. Why movement is a key factor that impacts your quality of life. What it means to be a chair athlete. An exercise you can use to gauge your longevity. Why we should all aim to be more durable. How marathon sitting affects your lymphatic system. What sedentary biology is. The link between step count and lifespan. Why walking is a powerful form of movement. Items mentioned in this episode include: DrinkLMNT.com/model - Get a FREE sample pack with any order! Onnit.com/model - Save an exclusive 10% on performance supplements & tools! PaleoValley.com/model - Use code MODEL for 15% off! How to Be Fit & Functional for 100 Years with Mark Sisson – Episode 668 Get Stronger & More Functional with Nsima Inyang – Episode 591 Preventing Tech Neck & Upgrading Movements with Katy Bowman – Episode 689 Secret Mobility Exercises with Kelly & Juliet Starrett – Episode 675 Ready to Run by Dr. Kelly Starrett Correct Toes Rethink Your Position by Katy Bowman Built to Move by Kelly & Juliet Starrett Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes: Apple Podcasts Stitcher Spotify Soundcloud Join TMHS Facebook community - Model Nation This episode of The Model Health Show is brought to you by LMNT, Onnit, & Paleo Valley. Head to DrinkLMNT.com/model to claim a FREE sample pack of electrolytes with any purchase. Visit Onnit.com/model for an exclusive 10% discount on human performance supplements and fitness equipment. Use my code MODEL at PaleoValley.com/model to save 15% sitewide on nutrient dense snacks, superfood supplements, and more.

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0:00.0	You are now listening to the model health show with Sean Stevenson.
0:04.0	For more visit the model health show.
0:07.0	Kcom.
0:08.0	Muscle is the driving force of all movement in the human body. But what is this
0:16.8	illustrious tissue that we call muscle? What is its real function? Well on the
0:22.4	surface again it's moving us through the world
0:24.2	is helping us to do all the dynamic things that we want to do but muscle is also right
0:28.6	We're talking specifically about skeletal muscle because our heart is a form of muscle as well But skeletal muscle, because our heart is a form of muscle as well, but skeletal muscle is the
0:36.2	largest depot in our body for glucose disposal.
0:40.2	So it's the primary tissue that's enabling us to have healthy blood sugar and to actually do something
0:45.9	with the foods that we're consuming. Muscle is one of the primary organs when we're talking about
0:51.0	proteins and carbohydrates and our diet construct, a lot of that has to do with how we're feeding our muscles.
0:58.0	And the latest data is affirming that our muscles are actually a reservoir for anti-aging hormones and compounds that help to keep us
1:06.6	vibrant and youthful. And so the more muscle that we have, the healthier we're going
1:12.0	to tend to be, especially as we get into our later years.
1:17.0	And so the key here is, yes, muscle can help us to look good.
1:22.0	All right, muscle is one of those things that's going to help us to have a more
1:25.2	attractive, what we deem to be more attractive body composition in our culture. But here's the rub.
1:37.0	There's a difference in the types of muscles that we can create. Now we can create a bunch of muscles and create imbalances. For example, when I was a kid trying to get fit for football,
1:47.0	I don't know how it happened, but I got my mom to invest in a leg extension chair that we had in the basement.
1:53.6	So I had this janky home bench press,
1:58.8	all right, which should not be fit for human use,
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