Ep 163: Are Lungs Outside the Body?
Biomechanist Katy Bowman talks with biologist Jeannette Loram about lung movement.Katy and Jeannette debate whether the lung surfaces are actually outside the body, similar to the tubes of the gut, and...
View ArticleEp 164: Menopause in Motion - There is More to Menopause & Movement Than You...
In this episode, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about menopause and movement. They discuss menopause as a natural developmental phase that humans share with only a few...
View ArticleEp 165: Is There Really a 'Right' Way to Walk?
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss gait and question whether there is a ‘right’ way to walk. They explain the mechanics of walking gait, outlining the phases and shapes that...
View ArticleCoughing: A Surprising Measure of Whole-Body Strength
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about coughing. Katy and Jeannette discuss coughing as a life-saving movement; both in the immediate, to prevent choking, and also in the...
View ArticleEp 167: Things I Learned Walking 100 Miles in 6 Days
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...
View ArticleEp 168: Is Sitting Aging Your Faster?
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...
View ArticleEp 169: A Dog's Best Movement Diet
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...
View ArticleEp 170: Don’t Ignore the Head and Neck
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...
View ArticleEp 172: Is Standing the New Smoking?
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram, discusses a recent study on sitting time, standing time and circulatory risk. They cut through the media hype and explain what the study shows...
View ArticleEp 173: Posture
Katy's new book 'I Know I Should Exercise, But... ' Presale View This Episode’s Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses Katy’s Virtual Studio In recent years there has been significant...
View ArticleEp 174: Matters of the Heart
View This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss Matters of the Heart. They cover the...
View ArticleEp 175 I Know I Should Exercise But....
For more information on online courses in March 2025:Click here for "Is That Yoga Move Right For You?" And here for "Diastasis Recti and Beyond" --View This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter:...
View ArticleEp 176: Do We Really Lose Muscle As We Get Older?
Click here for my new book 'I Know I should Exercise, But...' This Episode's Show Notes Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days! Are you confused by...
View ArticleEp 177: Hypermobility, Proprioception And Building Up A Bendy Body
Move Your DNA Weekends 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days!Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram...
View ArticleEp 178: Are Humans Born To Walk?
Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days!Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram kick this episode off...
View ArticleEp 179: Is The Concept of Exercise Helpful or Harmful?
Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days!Inspired by a listener's letter, biomechanist Katy...
View ArticleEP 180 What You Need To Know About Bone 1: Your Skeleton Is An Autobiography
Barefoot Expo May 16-17 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days!This is the first of two episodes on bone. There is lots...
View ArticleWhat You Need To Know About Bone 2: It's Not The Mode It's The Load
Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days!This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesBiomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram continue their discussion about...
View ArticleWhere Exactly Is Muscle Memory? And Other 'Movement In The News" Headlines
Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days!This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesBiomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram take a deeper look into three...
View ArticleAll About Eccentric Exercise: Get Stronger Doing Half Of An Exercise
Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days!This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesIf you have heard about eccentric exercise but are unsure of the benefits, what it is or...
View ArticleDynamic Wardrobes: How Clothes Can Restrict, Encourage or Stabilize Movement
Try Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 Days!This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesBiomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram get into a nuanced discussion...
View ArticleWhat to Do When Rucking Or Carrying Heavy Loads Hurts
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesBiomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram talk about rucking—walking with weight on...
View ArticleCan Exercise Fix Aging Eyes?
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesIn this episode, Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram have a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation...
View ArticleDiabetes and Exercise: How Exactly Muscle Movement Manages Blood Sugar
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesIn this episode, Katy Bowman and Jeannette Loram dive into the fascinating relationship between...
View ArticleExercise and Strong Skin: Are Calluses a Problem or Essential for Strength?
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty Bowman and Jeannette Loram explore skin strength, focusing on what a callus is, how calluses...
View ArticleExercise Pills Explained: Hope or Hype?
Dynamic Aging Retreat Oct 3-5 2025This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesKaty Bowman and Jeannette Loram dig into the science—and the hype—around so-called “exercise...
View ArticleWant to Stay Strong as You Age? Add Speed to What You Already Do
This Episode's Show NotesJoin Our Newsletter: Movement Colored GlassesTry Katy's Virtual Studio Free for 7 days! As we age, maintaining muscle power—not just strength—is key to staying independent,...
View ArticleHow To Solve The "I Don't Have Time To Exercise" Problem
I don’t have time to exercise.” Sound familiar? In this episode, Katy Bowman talks with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Diana Hill about one of the most common barriers to movement—and why it’s...
View ArticleParenting a Spicy Child? How to Use Movement to Find Calm and Connection
What does it mean to raise — or be — a “spicy one”? In this deeply honest and energizing conversation, Katy Bowman and author Mary Van Geffen unpack what it’s like to parent strong-willed, big-feeling...
View ArticleExercise And Recovery: How Rest Makes You Stronger
Katy and Jeannette explore why proper recovery is just as important as your workouts. They explain how short-term recovery between repetitions or intervals restores homeostasis—the steady state of your...
View ArticleHow Does Exercise Move Your DNA?
Katy & Jeannette dive into the question: can movement really change your DNA? Using clear analogies—like libraries, recipes, and sticky notes—they unpack what DNA is, how gene expression works, and...
View ArticleYou’re Not Over the Hill, You’re in the Valley: Why Exercise Must Increase...
Katy offers an aging reframe: in middle age, you are not “over the hill”—you are actually at the bottom of a valley, and staying strong and healthy means choosing to go uphill on purpose. Katy and...
View Article2025 Recap + The Rules for a Stronger 2026
As we wrap up 2025, we’re doing a shortened version of our annual recap—part reflection, part intention. Katy and Jeannette share their biggest movement wins, smartest health decisions, and one-word...
View ArticleWinter Movement Science: Cold Weather Exercise, Heart Health, and Staying...
How cold affects muscles, blood flow, and cardiovascular risk—plus practical ways to keep moving safely indoors and out. Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explore how cold air...
View ArticleMove Smarter, Not Harder: Three Movement Plan Must-Haves
Set yourself up for success: how to create a sustainable movement plan. We walk through their own real-life movement plans to explore the three things every movement plan needs: a clear focus, a small...
View ArticleFeel Better Knees: Anatomy and Loads
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explore the prevalence and underlying causes of knee issues, from popping and noisy knees to everyday pain and osteoarthritis. The knee is not...
View ArticleNine Minutes to a Healthier Heart: Vigorous Exercise, Menopause & Hypertension
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explain how just nine minutes of vigorous activity can make a measurable difference for your cardiovascular health. They break down what...
View ArticleAmenorrhea, Energy Deficiency & the Female Athlete
We dive into the often-overlooked topic of amenorrhea: the absence of menstruation. Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram unpack the science with a focus on Functional Hypothalamic...
View ArticleMovement & Disability: Stacking Movement and Education for a Meaningful life
Inspired by a moving letter from a parent of an adult son with autism, biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram explore the relationship between movement, health, and quality of life...
View ArticleDetermining if you're FRAIL (or "Pre-Frail") and What to do About it
Frailty isn’t just something that happens “later”; it’s a gradual loss of resilience that can begin much earlier than most people think. Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram unpack what frailty and...
View ArticleBeyond Lifespan and Healthspan: The Case for Joyspan
Biomechanist Katy Bowman speaks with gerontologist and author Dr. Kerry Burnight about her concept of joyspan—a missing piece in how we think about aging well.We often hear about lifespan (how long we...
View ArticlePelvic Alignment: Constipation, Sacral Pain & Sexual Health
Biomechanist Katy Bowman speaks with physical therapist Dr Anietie (Tia) Ukpe-Wallace about pelvic health, movement, and self-care.They discuss Tia’s recent book, Tending To Your Womb, a guide to...
View ArticleGood Vibrations: Walking, Running, Minimal Shoes & Vibration Plates
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram explore the fascinating world of vibration: the benefits and costs of impact to the body and the importance of sensing vibration in humans and...
View ArticleWhat Your Husband, Brother, Son, or Dad Might Need to Know About Movement
This is the Men’s Health episode in honour of Father’s Day this month.Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr Jeannette Loram discuss health issues more common in male bodies, including abdominal...
View ArticleToo Much Sitting, "Spiky" Cholesterol, and Heart Disease
Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram unpack emerging research on heart disease, inflammation, cholesterol, and arterial plaque. Inspired by a recent Scientific American article,...
View ArticleOne Step at a Time: Movement Mantras for Better Walks
What if one simple cue could change the way you walk? In this episode, Katy introduces movement mantras—easy-to-remember prompts that help you improve your gait one step at a time. Learn how small...
View ArticleThe Shape of Cycling — and How to Balance It
Cycling is fantastic for cardiovascular fitness, endurance, and getting around—but what happens when it becomes your main form of movement? In this episode, Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram explore...
View ArticleRaising Dynamic Kids: Monkey Bars, Fidget Seats & Phone Boundaries
Katy talks to kids raised in a dynamic, "low-furniture" home that swapped conventional couches for indoor monkey bars and balance toys. How did it go?Katy and Jeannette also talk about raising dynamic...
View ArticleUse Your Eyes and Ears to Improve the Way You Move
Movement isn't just about muscles and joints. It's also about how our bodies are taking in, interpreting and responding to the world around us.Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram discuss how listening...
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