Uncover the secrets of optimal fitness, longevity, and peak performance as we dive into the fascinating world of fascia and movement.

 

In this episode of The Movement Movement, Steven Sashen speaks with Dr. Edythe Heus, Founder and Creator of Rev6 and a movement expert, who explores the importance of incorporating risk and novelty into fitness routines for optimal performance and enjoyment. From martial arts anecdotes to promoting natural movement patterns, this episode inspires listeners to embrace challenges and live life feet first.

 

Key Takeaways:

→ How fascia plays a crucial role in movement and overall health.

→ Activating small muscles through unstable surfaces showcases the importance of fascia in coordinating movement.

→ The interconnectedness of fascia and muscles is crucial in movement and strength training.

→ Walking barefoot on various surfaces can improve foot reflexes and aid in the development of arches in the feet.

→ An optimal fitness program should include novelty, sensory stimulation, complexity, and precise sequencing.

 

Dr. Edythe Heus is a chiropractor specializing in kinesiology, Stecco Fascial Manipulation, and functional neurology. With a deep passion for movement and how the body functions in harmony, she can identify dysfunctions simply by observing someone's walk. Over the years, she developed Rev6, a movement system designed to restore coordination, enhance vitality, and improve ease of movement. To share her insights, Dr. Heus created The Essentials, a teaching tool that helps practitioners assess and correct inefficiencies and compensations in movement. Her patients, from injury survivors to elite performers, have been her greatest teachers, revealing connections that no textbook could explain. Today, Dr. Heus continues to treat patients, certify doctors and trainers in Rev6, and create new exercises to help individuals meet the physical and neurological demands of daily life. She’s always observing movement, even in her dreams.

 

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