• Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

  • By: Katy Bowman
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Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

By: Katy Bowman
  • Summary

  • Although the world is becoming mostly sedentary, our bodies still require a wide variety of daily movements in order to work well. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, but even that can fall short of nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when we have sore, stiff parts and overly busy lifestyles? Join Katy Bowman M.S., biomechanist, author, and movement educator as she combines big-picture lessons on biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, and natural human movement with simple and practical solutions and exercises to get all your body parts moving better. Katy’s lighthearted and funny approach helps us all put the movement back in our lives, and the joy back in our movement!
    Nutritious Movement 2014 - 2023
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Episodes
  • Ep 176: Do We Really Lose Muscle As We Get Older?
    Mar 12 2025

    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"
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    Katy’s Virtual Studio - Try it Free for 7 Days!

    Are you confused by all the social media messaging about muscle mass and strength training? Join us for this beefy episode all about muscle!


    Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss the clinical term sarcopenia– age-related muscle decline–and distinguish it from muscle atrophy due to disuse and sedentary lifestyles. Katy and Jeannette tease apart the different elements of muscle decline; mass, strength and function. They debate how each of these can be measured and their importance. Their discussion centers on a listener's question seeking to understand what we should be doing physically to prevent muscle loss.


    Also in this episode, Katy has a conversation with Tyler Benner of Venn Design, a company creating dynamic seating for homes and offices. Tyler explains how his background in physics and sport have contributed to his creativity in product design. Tyler highlights his solar and sports series of Air Chairs and explains how he has created designs that look exactly like a planet or a basketball! He also introduces his latest venture; Strong Feet Athletics, creator of the first barefoot cycling shoe.



    Books Mentioned

    Dynamic Aging by Katy Bowman


    Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors

    Wildling, minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Correct Toes, soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Smart Playrooms, design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; Venn Design: beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, and Movemate; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow.



    Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ep 175 I Know I Should Exercise But....
    Feb 26 2025

    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 Notes
    Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses
    Katy’s Virtual Studio

    This is a special episode with two features and several guests!


    In the first feature, biomechanist Katy Bowman is joined by psychologists Dr Diana Hill and Dr Kelly McGonigal. Katy and Diana have co-written a new book I know I should Exercise But… 44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them and they came together with Kelly, author of the The Joy of Movement, to talk about personal obstacles to movement, movement frameworks & vocabulary and how to find your ‘movement genius’.


    In our second feature Katy welcomes author and masters athlete Brad Kearns, to talk about the minimalist five-toed shoe company Peluva, one of our podcast sponsors. Brad shares the early history of the company and how you go about making a minimalist shoe. Katy and Brad discuss the niche that Peluva fills in the minimal shoe market and Brad shares his favourite customer success stories.



    Books & Articles Mentioned

    I Know I Should Exercise But…44 Reasons We Don’t Move and How to Get Over Them by Diana Hill & Katy Bowman

    The Joy of Movement by Kelly McGonigal

    Born to Walk by Mark Sisson with Brad Kearns


    Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors

    Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, Wildling, minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials; Venn Design: beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office; Movemate; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Smart Playrooms, design and products to keep you and your kids engaged and active at home; and Correct Toes, soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes;



    Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com
    Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits


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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep 174: Matters of the Heart
    Feb 12 2025

    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 Notes
    Join Our Newsletter: Movement Colored Glasses
    Katy’s Virtual Studio

    Biomechanist Katy Bowman and biologist Jeannette Loram discuss Matters of the Heart. They cover the anatomy, tissues and function of the cardiovascular system, highlighting key concepts of heart health that are underappreciated. They discuss the importance of the flexibility of red blood cells, arterial walls and the heart muscle itself. They also explain the vital role of skeletal muscle contraction in healthy circulation. Muscle contraction during exercise not only assists the return of blood to the heart from the extremities, it is also the signal for blood vessels near working muscles to dilate or widen ‘pulling’ blood from arteries into the tissues.


    Katy and Jeannette talk about a movement diet to support the cardiovascular system. They emphasize the importance of higher intensity activity for taking the heart and arteries through their full ranges of motion. Their discussion also offers up a much larger buffet of exercise options than you might have previously considered. Strength training, big body work and stress-reducing movement all have complementary benefits for the cardiovascular system.


    Also in this episode Katy interviews podiatrist Dr Ray McClanahan, founder of Correct Toes and one of our podcast sponsors. Correct Toes are a toe orthotic designed to return toes to their natural alignment as the widest part of the foot. Ray explains the functional benefits of aligned toes, including improved balance, circulation and strength. Katy and Ray chat about how and why Correct Toes came about and they also discuss the future, with an introduction to some of Correct Toes latest products.

    Books & Articles Mentioned
    My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman
    Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman


    Made Possible by Our Dynamic Collective of Wonderful Sponsors

    Correct Toes, soft silicone toe spacers that can be worn barefoot or in shoes; Peluva Five-toe minimalist sports shoes ideal for higher impact activities, Movemate; dynamic active standing boards that invite movement and play into your workday, without disrupting your workflow; Smart Playrooms, design and products to keep your kids engaged and active at home; Wildling, minimal footwear for toddlers, kids and adults made from natural materials and Venn Design: beautiful floor cushions and ball seats that keep you moving at home or at the office.



    Thoughts/questions email us at podcast@nutritiousmovement.com
    Your Voice on the Podcast: Read The Credits


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    1 hr and 29 mins

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