366 | How does Stretching Differ From Mobility?

In this episode, DocJen and Dr. Dom delve into the difference between flexibility and mobility, providing insight into increasing hamstring range of motion. They dive into the role of flexibility as an addition to mobility to improve quality of life as we age, as well as the research insights on the physiological effects of different types of mobility training. Let's dive in! FREE plan + a chance to WIN PRIZES: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We just added a workout prep and recovery plan to Jen Health completely for FREE in addition to the 11 other plans with phase 1 to 3 progressions and quick tips! For this time around only, you'll receive a BONUS PDF of workouts you can do associated with these warm-ups, programmed specifically for the lower body, upper body, full body strength days, as well as cardio days. You only need 5 minutes of effective warm-ups and cool-downs. And, just for signing up, you'll have the opportunity to win prizes (limited-time access just for this week only). No catch to it! ⁠Sign up here⁠! Vital Proteins Discount: Do you love coffee? Why not add a scoop of collagen to compensate for the loss of efficient collagen production with age! We know that while our body's ⁠⁠⁠⁠collagen⁠⁠⁠⁠ production slows as we age, our need for it only grows as our bodies become less efficient. By providing nourishing collagen and promoting our production of collagen, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Vital Proteins⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps people feel better and live fuller lives through HIGH-QUALITY nutrition products. Use code ‘⁠⁠⁠⁠OPTIMAL15⁠⁠⁠⁠‘ at checkout. Build resilience from the inside because topical is so typical. This is the perfect addition to your topical skin care routine. Check out their new "Skin Complex." This product is not intended to serve as a replacement for sunscreen​** What You Will Learn in this PT Pearl: 1:50 - Is mobility the same as flexibility? 9:05 - What does mobility help with? 14:50 - The hamstring example. 18:03 - The role of eccentric load on muscles. 21:23 - Active loaded mobility. 23:50 - Studies on passive and active stretches. To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, check out DocJenFit on Youtube here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ For the full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jen.health/podcast/366 Thank you so much for checking out this episode of The Optimal Body Podcast. If you haven’t done so already, please take a minute to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and leave a quick rating and review of the show!