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This episode discusses the importance of mobility for long-term health with movement specialist John Lindsey.

Many people focus on strength and fitness while overlooking a foundational piece of long-term health: mobility. Over time, limited movement patterns and prolonged sitting can reduce joint function, increase discomfort, and impact how the body performs in everyday life. In this episode, I am talking to movement specialist and co-founder of Squat Seat and creator of The Movement Journey, John Lindsey, about what mobility actually means, why it matters, and how to build it into daily life in a realistic way. We explore the difference between flexibility and mobility, the impact of modern sitting culture, and simple strategies to improve movement capacity over time. John and I chat about:  •  The difference between mobility and flexibility and why it matters for daily function • Why prolonged sitting can reduce joint range of motion and control • How limited movement patterns over time contribute to stiffness and discomfort • Practical ways to integrate mobility into a busy routine without overwhelm • Simple daily mobility drills that build joint strength and control • How to introduce more floor-based sitting and alternative resting positions at home • The role of…

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