In this episode of GRUFFtalk: How to Age Better, host Barbara Hannah Grufferman uncovers the long-overlooked component of our physical well-being: fascia. Danielle Friedman, a prominent health and wellness journalist and respected author, joins in to shed light on the crucial role of fascia in our bodies, particularly as we get older. 

What you’ll learn from this episode: 

What Is Fascia? 

 Get a comprehensive overview of fascia, helping listeners understand its function and significance in the human body. This foundation demystifies how this extensive, web-like system influences our structural integrity and physical health. 

How Does Fascia Impact Aging?    

Discover how fascia relates to the aging process. This episode delves into the transformations fascia undergoes as we age, how these changes affect our mobility, and why maintaining fascial health is key to preserving vigor and flexibility. 

How Can You Take Care of Your Fascia?    

Get valuable tips on simple, everyday practices to maintain and improve your fascial health. From hydration to targeted stretches, these strategies are tailored to enhance tissue pliability, potentially easing pain and improving overall well-being. 

More About Danielle Friedman: 

Danielle Friedman is an award-winning journalist and a regular contributor to The New York Times’ Well section, where she has written about everything from the joys of being a slow runner to the importance of pelvic floor conditioning. She is also the author of Let’s Get Physical: How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World, which was selected as a New Yorker and Amazon Best Book of 2022. She lives in New York City with her husband and their two young sons. 

Additional Resources: 

Connect with Danielle Friedman: 

Website: https://danielle-friedman.com 

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Lets-Get-Physical-Discovered-Exercise/dp/0593188446/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2P25702SR9UKY&keywords=Lets+Get+Physical+book&qid=1698358119&sprefix=lets+get+physical+book%2Caps%2C87&sr=8-1 

Earlier Episode with Danielle Friedman: “How Women Revolutionized Fitness”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grufftalk-how-to-age-better-with-barbara-hannah-grufferman/id1623436268?i=1000566344259 

Earlier Episode on “Pelvic Floor”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grufftalk-how-to-age-better-with-barbara-hannah-grufferman/id1623436268?i=1000632418208 

New York Times article on “Fascia”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/11/well/move/fascia-muscle-health.html 

New York Times article on “ThighMaster”: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/17/well/move/suzanne-somers-thighmaster.html 

Connect with Barbara: 

Website: https://www.barbarahannahgrufferman.com 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraHannahGruffermanAuthor 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarahannahgrufferman/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-hannah-grufferman/ 

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