The Body Nerd Show

Is stretching enough if you feel super tight? It depends. Because feeling tight isn’t just about short muscles. In fact, it probably has more to do with your fascia and collagen than anything else. I…

Are deep lunges bad for your knees? Will your knees explode if you do one? In this episode, I’m diving deep into the anatomy of the knee so you can make an informed decision about deep lunging and if…

A tight IT Band can create issues like Runner’s Knee, ITB Syndrome and pain in your hips or knees. But stretching or foam rolling your IT band aren’t always the best fix. In fact, your IT band can’t …

How much water do you actually need to drink? Is it half your body weight? 8 glasses a day? Are electrolytes necessary? On today’s episode, I’m digging into all the hydration myths to sort fact from …

If you’re struggling getting grounded while being stuck at home, my recent discovery is going to be a game changer. You still don’t need to workout everyday, but by starting your day with intentional…

Your back pain and tension might have less to do with your back and everything to do with your psoas. Yep, this massive hip flexor that connects your upper and lower body plays an important role in h…

Trying to jumpstart a workout routine but you keep stopping and starting? Are you struggling with injuries and pain every time you up your mileage? Then today’s episode is just for you! I cover...

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Jaw pain is no joke. And it’s probably at the root of why your neck and shoulders hurt. You don’t have to push through it though - in fact there are some simple tweaks you can make right now that wil…

Pull ups are a fantastic way to build upper body strength, which can help keep neck, shoulder, wrist, and elbow pain at bay. And anyone can do a pull-up - as long as you focus on the right muscles an…

Working out at home doesn’t have to be a downgrade - in this week’s episode, I’m sharing how you can supercharge your home workouts so you keep getting stronger and don’t get hurt.

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Should you stretch or strengthen your obliques? And what’s the easiest way to keep your entire core strong (without having to do a billion crunches)? I got you covered with today’s episode.

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Standing with good posture will get you noticed, but if you’re not practicing it regularly, it’s exhausting. But having better posture is also critical if you want to build sustainable strength and b…

If you’ve ever wondered if it was possible to improve your eyesight and ditch your glasses, my guest today, Claudia Muehlenweg, is going to teach us how. As a Vision improvement coach, she’s an exper…

If you’re a human - you’re stressed. No matter how you feel, your biology can’t distinguish between a work deadline and being chased by hungry lions. So what’s the best way to unwind? Is it forest ba…

We tend to think that issues like bunions, knee pain, and tight hips are hereditary, but if your feet are always turned out, your lower body pain probably has more to do with your position than anyth…

Sleep is important, but did you know it plays a critical role in tissue healing, brain health and performance too? Today I’m joined by sleep nerd, Dr. Giancarlo Licata to chat all things sleep and wh…

Have you ever massaged your guts? What if I told you that it can improve your posture, boost your immunity, help with digestion, and reduce stress...would you consider it then? Gut massage has been a…

Will getting stronger ruin flexibility? Can you actually be both flexible and strong? And where does mobility fit in with all of this? The fitness industry loves to throw around terms, but when you’r…

Most hip stretches are missing a very important element that’s leaving your hips stiff and grouchy. If you want to supercharge your hip mobility AND you don’t want to spend hours a day stretching to …

If you’ve ever had foot pain, chances are you’ve probably worn orthotics, iced your feet, and stretched your calves. But what if I told you that plantar fasciitis wasn’t caused by tight calves? And t…