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Podcast: Get Leaner & Live Longer
Episode: 208: Is Active Stretching the Key to Fixing Your Pain & Injury? Ft Dr. Grayson Wickham
Description: In this podcast episode, Dr. Grayson Wickham, a mobility expert, shares invaluable insights on how we can proactively maintain our joints, prevent injuries, and improve our overall physical performance. He begins by highlighting the importance of foot mobility and shares his experience with minimalist shoes. Dr. Wickham warns against diving headfirst into minimal shoes, emphasizing the need to build foot resilience gradually. He delves into the concept of active stretching, explaining why static stretching can increase the risk of injury and decrease performance. Active stretching involves stretching a muscle or joint and then actively contracting those muscles...