Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman
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Move Your DNA with Katy Bowman

Katy Bowman

217 episodes

Movement isn’t optional—our bodies need it to thrive. Many of us struggle to get regular exercise, and even when we do, it can fall short of truly nourishing the body from head to toe. How can we move more—a lot more—when parts of us are sore, stiff, or simply forgotten in our busy lives? Join biomechanist Katy Bowman, M.S., and biologist Dr. Jeannette Loram on Move Your DNA, where big-picture science meets practical action. Together, they explore biomechanics, kinesiology, physiology, cellular biology, and natural human movement—and translate it into simple, effective ways to wake up your trillion body parts. With humor, curiosity, and a focus on longevity, Katy and Jeannette help you move smarter, move more, and create a more natural habitat for yourself and your communities in today’s mostly sedentary world.

What this show covers

movementmenopauseexercise intensityfitness researchinterval trainingwalkingvisionbalancehearingworkstation habitsdaily movementoffice ergonomicsproductivitysedentary workshoulder mobility

What listeners will find here

Japanese walking, decoded: useful interval training or just another fitness buzzword?
Japanese walking is the focus here, with Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram unpacking whether interval walking training really outperforms regular walking. They look at the research, the hype, and how to match intensity to your own body and daily walks.
How sound and vision can sharpen the way you walk, row, swim, and move
This episode looks at movement through the senses, especially hearing and vision. Katy Bowman, Dr. Jeannette Loram, and neuro-optometrist Dr. Bryce Appelbaum explore how sound, breath, and visual input affect form, balance, spatial awareness, and confidence.
A full-day plan for moving more, even with a 9-to-5 desk job
This episode tackles how to add more movement to an office-bound day without squeezing in extra exercise time. Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram map out practical options from morning routines to evening downtime, then dig into workstation movement and productivity with Sohail Shariff of Movemate.
Frozen shoulder, explained: what’s happening and why movement still matters
Frozen shoulder is the focus here, from what changes inside the shoulder capsule to why pain, stiffness, and lost range of motion can unfold in stages. Katy Bowman and Dr. Jeannette Loram connect the condition to inflammation, menopause, and diabetes, then get practical about daily movement and recovery.
Why plantar fasciitis may be more than an overuse problem
Plantar fasciitis is the focus here, with a look at what the plantar fascia does, why the condition may involve degeneration rather than simple inflammation, and how both overuse and underuse can contribute. The episode also explores treatment ideas, the role of calves and the Achilles tendon, and practical foot-care tools.

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