The Movement Diet: Redefining Fitness at Every Age with Katy Bowman

Biomechanist Katy Bowman shares insights on the importance of diverse movement and the holistic approach to physical health. She delves into the concept of movement macros and micros, emphasizing the significance of incorporating various movements like walking, crawling, climbing and everyday activities for strength and longevity. Reflecting on personal experiences, Katy and Dr. Mindy discuss the role of movement in promoting mobility and strength training, especially in older individuals. This episode expands to explore movement, menopause, aging, and health, challenging traditional beliefs and advocating for a nuanced approach to staying active and healthy. Ultimately, Katy highlights the intrinsic motivation in health and movement, encouraging you to embrace movement in a way that aligns with their personal values and aspirations.

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Katy Bowman, M.S. is a biomechanist, bestselling author, and founder of Nutritious Movement. She has written many books on the importance of a diverse movement diet including Move Your DNA, Rethink Your Position, Dynamic Aging, and her latest My Perfect Movement Plan coming out July 30. Named one of Maria Shriver’s “Architects of Change,” Bowman is changing the way we move and think about our need for movement. She has been featured by national media like The New York Times, NPR, and The TODAY Show and has worked with companies like Patagonia, Nike, and Google as well as a wide range of non-profits and other communities, sharing her “move more, move better” message. She is the host of the Move Your DNA podcast and lives in Washington State.

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