Podcast Category: Strength

DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into current perspectives on inflammation-related diagnosis in the hips. With shifts in understanding towards tissue adaptations and tissue arrangement dysregulation, they explain the differences between the different diagnoses and what is happening when symptoms are elicited chronically. Steering away from approaches that target inflammation, DocJen & Dr. Dom offer tools on how loading the tissues, strength, and working on muscular coordination will get you on track to pain-free movement optimally!

DocJen & Dr. Dom navigate the world of healthy movement habits, speaking into the upcoming Grateful For My Body challenge, starting November 1st. Firstly, they discuss what to consider when kickstarting your journey to creating a habit, and why looking at adding in instead of avoiding may be more beneficial. Then, Dr. Dom speaks into creating a 1% goal and what it means to start small, addressing the importance of assessing instead of guessing. Finally, they dive into what is unique in this year’s 30-day challenge. With highly adaptable and modifiable workouts, accountability, community, and a guide to keeping you consistent.

DocJen describes her journey with her diagnosis story, she shares her experience with attributing her pains and limitations to her scoliosis and how her diagnosis wasn’t necessarily the source of her pain. DocJen & Dr. Dom speak into imaging and degrees of Scoliosis and how movement can change your symptoms and allow you to truly feel something different. They describe the types of scoliosis, the effects of surgery, and explain the naturally-existing asymmetries within our bodies. Finally, they provide their top tips for addressing your Scoliosis, leaving you with a heartful takeaway that you won’t want to miss! 

In this episode, Jenni & Travis describe the different types of yoga, common injuries and why they tend to occur, and whether Yoga is truly training strength or endurance. They hone in on the importance of adding variety as Yoga does not train all muscles in all motions in all movement planes. They debunk common myths around strength and flexibility, and praise Yogis in having the foundations to map Yoga poses in strength exercises and pursue strength training easily with existing range of motion. They provide tips on balancing yoga with strength training and how to overcome fears around the gym.

Welcome to episode 98 of The Optimal Body Podcast Strength, mobility, or corrective exercises? What should you do daily? What is the Optimal Body really about? This PT Pearl breaks down all the components of

Welcome to episode 57 of The Optimal Body Podcast Is Kettlebell training applicable to everyone? With expert, Marcus Martinez Curious about kettlebells? If you’re ready to pick up your first kettlebell or become a kettlebell

Welcome to episode 44 of The Optimal Body Podcast Losing balance? Challenging your balance systems Think balance exercises are only for the elderly? Join Dr. Jen and Dr. Dom as they explain how balance is

Welcome to episode 39 of The Optimal Body Podcast What does building from the foundation truly mean? Chat with MMA professional coach and therapist, Dr. Jason Park Struggling with advanced or complex movement patterns? Don’t

Welcome to episode 36 of The Optimal Body Podcast The cause of Sacroiliac Joint pain, commonly known as “SI Pain” Have you ever been told you have a “stuck” or “unstable” SI joint? Struggling with

Welcome to episode 26 of The Optimal Body Podcast Gluteal Amnesia – How to actually get your butt to activate Want to learn how to activate your glutes and grow that booty? Been told you’re