Jul 14 2024 55 mins 1
In this episode, Nikki chats with Dr. Libby Hinsley about how to get started strength training with hypermobility if you have a history or fear of pain and injury.
Topics covered
- Essential strategies for starting strength training safely if you're frequently battling pain, fatigue, or post-exercise flare-ups.
- Common misconceptions about alignment and its role in safety and injury prevention for hypermobile individuals.
- Why a gradual approach to increasing load and challenge is more effective than trying to push past your individual level of tolerance
- How strength training can reduce pain and expand your movement options if it's applied with considerations for hypermobility
- Practical advice on dealing with flare-ups, with a focus on understanding the interplay between the nervous system, pain, and strength training.
Connect with Libby
- Instagram: @libbyhinsleypt
- Podcast: Zebra Talks
- Website: libbyhinsley.com
Connect with Nikki
- Get a week of free customizable strength workouts
- Instagram: @naablevyfitness
- Website: naablevy.com
