In this episode, we break down the best approach to taking care of your bones using a government framework: Strong, Steady and Straight. We use this framework to discuss exercise and bone loading at three life-stages: a growing skeleton, a mature skeleton and a vulnerable skeleton. Listen to this episode to design a movement plan for your bones.

Also in this episode, Katy Bowman talks to Mike Dally, founder of Earth Runners, minimalist earthing sandals. Katy has walked more miles in Earth Runners than in any other shoe and Katy and Mike talk about her favourite features; from the non-slip foot bed to the replaceable straps and laces. Mike explains earthing technology and testing and describes their latest product that can ground any minimal shoe.

Enhanced Show Notes & Full Transcript
 
Chapters

00:04:40 - This Season’s Dynamic Collective 

00:06:00 - Strong, Steady, and Straight - What do we mean?  

00:13:10 - Childhood - Young Bones  

00:30:00 - Vulnerable Bone  (Jump to Section)

00:52:00 - Mature & Stable bone - A summary (Jump to Section)

00:54:50 - Listener Question brought to you by Sweet Skins Hemp 

01:07:40 - Interview with Mike Dally from Earth Runners 

Books Mentioned:

Grow Wild by Katy Bowman
Move Your DNA by Katy Bowman
My Perfect Movement Plan by Katy Bowman

Research Mentioned:

LIFTMOR Randomized Controlled Trial by Watson et al (2018)
Aquatic Jump Training Review by Mullenax et al (2021)

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