Episode 48: Sassy Hips and Energy Leaks for both Runners and Curlers with Alison Marie

In today’s episode Alison Marie, PhD and I go into detail about how and why the organization of our internal organs can and will influence how well we move. 

Alison shares her learnings as an athlete, personal trainer, engineer and running coach.

We dive into what the typical asymmetry looks like, how it might influence your movement, and most importantly, how it might affect your technique as a runner and a curler. Do you catch yourself doing the “sassy hip” and need some help balancing out those ‘twisted hips’? Alison provides her top 2 tips to adjust your training to help you feel balanced, aligned and move well.

Announcement: I am hosting 3 virtual workshops this spring in partnership with the World Curling Academy (WCF). See show notes for more details on the Better Brushing, Balance & Power in the Delivery, and Cardio for Curling presentations. https://worldcurling.org/2023/03/fitness-workshops/ 

Episodes that pair well:

Episode 26: It’s not how you train, it’s how you recover with Melissa Doldron, RMT

Episode 28: Using performance gap analysis to dictate offseason training for curling

Episode 44: A conversation with Curling Canada’s Strength Coach Kyle Turcotte

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