The Movement Fluidity Podcast

Fluid Movement- How to Improve Athleticism | Episode 6


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In this episode, I explain what movement fluidity means to me. Fluid movement is the key to athleticism and pain free living. I dive into the science of energy efficiency, biomechanics, muscular firing sequence, and more. Then, I share what has worked for me to turn my herky jerky movements into smooth and fluid movements. In Episode 1, I talk about my story of being born with Cerebral Palsy to competing in collegiate tennis. Figuring out ways to move more efficiently has been a big part of my success, and I am still experimenting on myself as well as applying these concepts to clients. This episode goes deeper into how I was able to improve my movement mechanics to play sports at a higher level than was thought to be possible by medical professionals.

Takeaways:

  • The best athletes in the world have the fastest contraction and relaxation rates, it is not all about maximum force
  • To create maximal tension and faster contraction rates, push the tongue into the roof of your mouth
  • Matching up rhythm of music with movement can increase fluidity
  • Stay tuned for more information about how I plan to redefine dynamic mobility work
  • Water as resistance https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4327375/

    Medrythms- Rhythmic auditory stimulation with music https://medrhythms.com/

    Timestamps:

    (00:00:00) Introduction

    (00:04:07) Necessities for Fluid Movement

    (00:10:52) Best athletes in the world

    (00:15:56) Benefits of playing multiple sports

    (00:18:06) Talk from Dr. Stuart Mcgill- contraction/relaxation cycles

    (00:21:30) How to train these concepts- water and sand training, musical inputs

    (00:32:06) Summary/takeaways


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    The Movement Fluidity PodcastBy Charlie Graffius