Mobility and Strength the High Performance Human Way * Simon Ward

2021-11-10

This week Simon returns with Part 2 of his 3-week solo cast series outlining how he would set up an athlete's training programme following the High Performance Human principles. In this episode, he outlines why mobility and strength play such a key role in human and athletic performance. He also has a few tips on how you can incorporate both into what probably feels like an already packed schedule. Specific topics covered include: How to avoid being an active couch potato The importance of daily movement practice...

This week Simon returns with Part 2 of his 3-week solo cast series outlining how he would set up an athlete's training programme following the High Performance Human principles.

In this episode, he outlines why mobility and strength play such a key role in human and athletic performance. He also has a few tips on how you can incorporate both into what probably feels like an already packed schedule.

Specific topics covered include:

How to avoid being an active couch potato
The importance of daily movement practice once you hit 40 and beyond
Simple options for busy people. (TIP: it’s not that hard to find time)
How improved mobility can lead to faster times in the pool
Strength training to build resilience and better consistency with your swim, bike, and run training
Key benefits of a year-round strength programme
How to build strength in less than 60 minutes each week

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Links to some of the topics mentioned in this episode

Link to Podcast 1 (Sleep, Recovery & Nutrition)

Other podcasts on mobility:

Kelly Starrett - 'How to be in the ready state

Louisa Holmes (a.k.a The White Witch) - 'How to bulletproof your body'

Sarah J Pitts

Shane Benzie - ‘Better movement equals better running'

Shane Benzie book "The lost art of running"

Alison Rose podcast on running injuries

My most recent strength workout on Facebook

Blog post 'Are you an Active Couch potato?'

The Stand-Up desk that I use for at least 4-5 hours every day

Paul Check article including the phrase “you can’t fire a cannon from a canoe”

You can find all of Simon’s social media links HERE

Links to some of the topics mentioned in this episode

Link to Podcast 1 (Sleep, Recovery & Nutrition)

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