Explore the confinements of stretching in resolving muscle imbalances. In this episode of the Impact Your Fitness podcast, host Jennifer Schwartz discusses the topic of muscle tightness and how it affects the body. She emphasizes the importance of addressing muscle imbalances and understanding the body's protective mechanisms. She provides actionable tips for listeners, including focusing on neutral and objective movement, targeted strength training, and emotional management. Jennifer also talks about emotional processing and how it is essential for overall well-being.

Topics discussed:

• Muscle tightness and imbalances
• Case study of a quadricep tightness
• Addressing neuromuscular communication
• Learning to listen to our body 
• Increasing muscle tolerance with strength training
• Tracking the body's recovery

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Does muscle tightness seem to be a recurring issue for you? Have you been told to stretch more, only to find yourself feeling frustrated with little to no relief? The discomfort and restricted movement can be incredibly discouraging, but there may be more to the problem than meets the eye. In fact, overstretching and inefficient neural dynamics could be causing more harm than good. Don't let the pain continue without taking action. Join Jennifer Schwartz as she explores the deeper complexities of muscle tightness and equip you with the tools to improve joint health and improve your movement IQ.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Gain a new perspective on muscle tightness by looking beyond common stretching practices.
• Assess the repercussions of poor neural dynamics and harmful stretching habits.
• Understand the relationship between abnormal intra-joint mechanics and muscle stiffness.
• Appreciate the value of targeting root causes and repatterning in addressing muscle tightness.
• Focus on the critical necessity of joint mechanics education to maintain lifelong joint health.

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Episode 9 of Impact Your Fitness: Muscle Tightness vs Muscle Dysfunction

In this episode of the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jennifer Schwartz discusses the challenges of injury recovery and healing from orthopedic pain. She introduces three terms that she uses when coaching people in this phase: muscle tightness, muscle dysfunction, and tension. Jenn also shares three key principles to keep in mind while on your journey to full injury recovery and explains why not all pain is bad. 

Topics discussed:

• The complicated nature of pain
• Adopting a biopsychosocial cognitive approach to pain resolution
• The natural rhythm of tension in the body
• The holistic approach to muscle dysfunction
• Helpful terminology for healing and optimizing

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This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jenn discusses the impact of sports injuries, particularly PTOA (post-traumatic osteoarthritis) on fitness. She shares insights from today’s research and emphasizes the importance of exercise therapy in managing joint health and reducing the risk of OA development. She also explores how chronic pain and poor muscle function can age the body and strength training can improve muscle mass and quality of life.

Tune in for a fun and informative journey toward a healthier you!

Topics discussed:

• What is PTOA?
• Risk factors for OA development
• Why exercise and strength training are critical in managing joint health after traumatic injuries and surgeries
• The benefits of isometric and controlled training

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Jenn has been exploring the science and application of exercise since 2018 and has a passion for facilitating growth and empowering others. This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, she shares a unique perspective, as a non-trainer, on the interconnectedness of health, wellness, and exercise. Join her as she takes a deep dive into the intellectual side of exercise and shares her experiences with healing and regeneration. 

Tune in for a fun and informative journey toward a healthier you!

Topics discussed:

• Why Jenn started the podcast
• Facilitating growth, regeneration, and healing through fitness
• The power of muscle activation techniques
• Redefining “fitness”

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https://youtu.be/XXBd2APgPsg 

https://youtu.be/0JbTU_J5qWk 

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/isometric-exercise-youth-sports-culture/ 

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/itsabouttime/

This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jennifer Schwartz talks about joint wear patterns and their implications on our overall health. She explores the intricate workings of bones, soft tissues, muscles, and ligaments inside our joints. Jenn also discusses the complexities of joint wear patterns and shares how you can program for better joint health. 

“Respecting the body basically will get us much further and further in longevity, in the pursuit of longevity than the more is better and no pain, no gain conversations in exercise.”

Topics discussed:

• Joint management and joint stabilization
• Moving from a superficial perspective of the body to a perspective that respects the body
• How do we get the total function of our joints, even though they do have wear-down patterns in them?
• Nerve and ligament repair

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This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jennifer Schwartz talks about the muscular system and how it influences us and our movement. She shares five fascinating facts about tendons and how to optimize the muscular system. Jenn also discusses red light therapy, collagen fibers, and how you can use isometrics to heal tendons and calm the nervous system. 

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Topics discussed:

• Tendons and Your Circadian Rhythm 
• What Is The Mito Red Light?
• How The Brain and The Nervous System Work to Relax Muscles
• Resting Tendons After Injury

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https://www.nature.com/articles/srep05183 

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-11061-y

https://youtu.be/h9DqAcikVLo

https://jackedathlete.com/3-concepts-for-juicy-tendons/

https://youtu.be/XXBd2APgPsg 

https://youtu.be/0JbTU_J5qWk 

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/isometric-exercise-youth-sports-culture/ 

https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/itsabouttime/

This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jennifer Schwartz discusses a key power point that can help you recover from joint pain with exercise and training. Many people get stuck in a cycle of pain, tightness, and confusion on how to exercise and be cleared by their doctor or physical therapist. Jenn shares how pain is made in the brain and discusses The Gate Control Theory of Pain which suggests pain signals can be modulated by sensory inputs and higher cognitive processes.

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Topics discussed:

• Detaching from Pain and Accelerating Physical Potential
• The Gate Control Theory of Pain 
• The Role of Thoughts, Emotions, and Attention in Pain Management
• Exercise Prescription: A Bird's Eye View
• The Science of Pain and Its Impact on Fitness

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This week on the Impact Your Fitness podcast, Jennifer Schwartz emphasizes the importance of taking care of your muscular system to improve your body and build resilience. She explains that many people focus on the tightness in their bodies, releasing and stretching it instead of exploring the root cause of their issues. The conversation explores a holistic approach to creating a more stable, pain-free body and why the process of fine-tuning bodily systems to be more flexible and responsive is key to achieving this goal.

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Topics discussed:

• The Benefits of Modern Muscle Philosophy for Improved Fitness and Resilience
• Establishing Long-Term Stability and Pain Relief Through Muscle Activation and Strengthening Exercises
• The Role of Exercise in Chronic Disease Prevention and Management

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• https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/love-to-move-myokines/
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• https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/lauren-eirk-discusses-muscles-yoga-and-on-demand-fitness/
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• https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/lessons-from-a-fitness-icon-a/

This week Jenn Schwartz talks about “getting in shape” and how this idea is often seen from a perspective that is too general. Jenn shares why muscles are the medium that can unlock health and why it is important to optimize your body and environment for better health. She also challenges the idea that exercise is always good for us and shares why it requires a consistent effort to bring the benefits of a robust immune system, a sturdy physique, the metabolism of an athlete, and a sharp mind.

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https://www.thinkfitbefitpodcast.com/love-to-move-myokines/ 

Topics discussed:

• How muscles unlock health
• Why “general fitness” is a misnomer 
• How to redefine your idea of fitness and think of it in terms of your own specific needs
• Caring for the muscular and nervous systems

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