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The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem?
Manage episode 324663010 series 2994713
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the glutes and the many beliefs and claims about this area of the body we tend to hear in the yoga, fitness, and therapeutic worlds.
Points of discussion include:
- A brief overview of the functional anatomy of the glutes
- Should we relax or contract our glutes in backbends in yoga?
- The difference between internal and external movement cues
- Is glute strengthening important for preventing and treating pain?
- What’s the connection between anterior pelvic tilt and back/hip pain?
- Is gluteal amnesia a widespread issue we should be aware of?
- The difference between muscle activation and muscle strength
- …And much more!
Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jenni’s email newsletter
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni
Strength for Yoga email newsletter
Blog post: What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?
YouTube video: Knee Pain & Hip Strength: What’s the Best Approach?
Research article: Anteromedial versus posterolateral hip musculature strengthening with dose-controlled in women with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
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Chapters
1. The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:16:00)
3. (Cont.) The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:16:45)
4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:28:44)
5. (Cont.) The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:29:31)
50 episodes
Manage episode 324663010 series 2994713
Yoga teacher Jenni Rawlings and Exercise Science professor Travis Pollen discuss the glutes and the many beliefs and claims about this area of the body we tend to hear in the yoga, fitness, and therapeutic worlds.
Points of discussion include:
- A brief overview of the functional anatomy of the glutes
- Should we relax or contract our glutes in backbends in yoga?
- The difference between internal and external movement cues
- Is glute strengthening important for preventing and treating pain?
- What’s the connection between anterior pelvic tilt and back/hip pain?
- Is gluteal amnesia a widespread issue we should be aware of?
- The difference between muscle activation and muscle strength
- …And much more!
Enjoy this engaging and eye-opening discussion for yoga, movement, and fitness geeks!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Jenni’s email newsletter
Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis
Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni
Strength for Yoga email newsletter
Blog post: What’s the Best Way to Cue Movement in Yoga?
YouTube video: Knee Pain & Hip Strength: What’s the Best Approach?
Research article: Anteromedial versus posterolateral hip musculature strengthening with dose-controlled in women with patellofemoral pain: A randomized controlled trial.
To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram
Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.
Fit, Healthy & Happy PodcastWelcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus...
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify My Fit Tribe
Where each episode devles into unique experience and knowledge about body mind and spirit
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
**Become a supporter of the Yoga Meets Movement Science podcast – starting at $3/month!
Chapters
1. The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast (00:16:00)
3. (Cont.) The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:16:45)
4. [Ad] My Fit Tribe (00:28:44)
5. (Cont.) The Glutes: Peachy Keen or Not All They Seem? (00:29:31)
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