Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

#334 Tom Morrison - How Strength Is Essential For Mobility And Dealing With Injuries


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Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others. 


Tom talks about:

-How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck

-What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility?

-How strength is the foundation of mobility

-The difference between active and passive range of motion

-Why being “degenerative” isn’t necessarily something you should be worried about

-Why medical scans of your joints doesn’t tell the whole story

-Why having physical injuries doesn’t guarantee you’ll experience pain

-Effective warmups for lifting

-Why spending time working down on the floor is important

-and much more

01:21 The Relationship Between Mobility and Injury Risk
02:52 Improving Mobility: Techniques and Tips
05:24 Strength and Mobility: Finding the Balance
12:21 Using Weights to Enhance Mobility
17:39 Personal Experiences with Injuries and Recovery
20:42 Understanding Abduction and Adduction
21:48 The Reality of Degeneration and Scans
25:14 Understanding Tissue Degeneration
26:53 Adapting Training with Age
28:07 Importance of Muscle Strength and Motor Control
32:54 Making Fitness Accessible for Busy Lives
34:57 Effective Warm-Up Strategies
39:25 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Mobility
42:35 Daily Movement and Lifestyle Tips
45:24 The Importance of Floor Movements
48:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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