Healthy Flexibility: Why You Should Test Yours

In this episode, I dive into something most people — and even our healthcare system — overlook: flexibility as a true biomarker of aging and movement health. I share why flexibility isn’t just about touching your toes or feeling loose after a stretch, but a measurable indicator of how well your body is aging.

I’ll break down the science behind healthy flexibility, why it starts at the bone-and-socket joint (not just the muscles), and how your nervous system silently protects you — often long before you ever feel pain or stiffness. You’ll learn why traditional stretching often fails, the shocking research on how much stretching it actually takes to change muscle function, and how MAP Testing can reveal whether your flexibility is truly healthy.

If you’ve been wondering why you’re losing mobility, struggling to hit fitness goals after 40, or looking for a career path that helps people improve their movement for the long term, this conversation will change the way you think about flexibility forever.

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