4: The Power of Mobility: Why Listening to Your Body is KEY with Dr. Jen Esquer
Dr. Jen Esquer is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT, PT) based in Los Angeles, CA. Her love for movement and the body came from an early age as she competed in gymnastics for 9 years, coached and taught Pilates for 6 years through undergrad and graduate school. She continued to explore movement through calisthenics and AcroYoga and focused on educating people through social media. With her release of her latest program, The Mobility Method, Jen continues to help more people learn how to relieve pain, prevent injury and optimize their movement. In this episode you’ll learn: The connection between flexibility a mobility How athletes can work on mobility without sacrificing performance Stimulating fascia, warming up for workouts, foam rolling Passive vs active stretching How lack of mobility in one area can affect the whole body Stress management effects on mobility and health Daily practice for mobility work Correlation between mobility and longevity PNF stretching a FRC (Functional Range Conditioning) Jen’s Programs References from the episode: Connect with Jen: Instagram @DocJenFit The Mobility Method Program The Optimal Body Monthly Program
