#111 The Optimal Mobility Protocol for a Durable Body | Dr. Kelly Starrett

#111 The Optimal Mobility Protocol for a Durable Body | Dr. Kelly Starrett

From FoundMyFitness by Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

April 24, 2026 · 3h 11m

About this episode

Dr. Kelly Starrett discusses how to build a durable body by restoring movement patterns and improving mobility.

Get access to more than 200 episodes of my premium podcast (The Aliquot) when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Range of motion is the one aspect of your physiology that doesn't have to decline with age, but neglect almost guarantees that it will. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Starrett explains how to build a durable body by restoring the movement patterns that modern life strips away. He also lays out a clear framework for raising resilient young athletes grounded in sleep, fueling, play, and skill development rather than early specialization and excess volume. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (06:24) Why pain doesn't always mean you're injured (08:37) How to manage persistent pain without stopping training (13:51) Does foam rolling really improve pain and mobility? (17:01) Can soft tissue work reduce soreness and help you unwind? (19:06) Why soreness isn't proof of a good workout (21:04) Is neck pain after overhead pressing a mobility issue? (26:04) How to test your mobility at home (27:52) The Cindy workout and why it works (28:48) What your warmup should actually accomplish (33:03) Why "don't get injured" is the wrong warmup goal (35:56) What if you don't have time…

People in this episode

Host: Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D.

Guest: Dr. Kelly Starrett

Topics covered

  • mobility
  • durable body
  • athlete development
  • pain management
  • fitness
  • health

Keywords

  • mobility protocol
  • pain management
  • athlete training
  • fitness
  • health

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