#334 Tom Morrison - How Strength Is Essential For Mobility And Dealing With Injuries

Mobility expert Tom Morrison joins to share wisdom from years of managing his own injuries and coaching others.  Tom talks about: -How Tom avoided movement restrictions or pain despite probably having broken his neck -What the everyday person with a busy life can do with limited time to improve mobility? -How strength is the foundation of mobility -The difference between active and passive range of motion -Why being “degenerative” isn’t necessarily something you should be worried about -Why medical scans of your joints doesn’t tell the whole story -Why having physical injuries doesn’t guarantee you’ll experience pain -Effective warmups for lifting -Why spending time working down on the floor is important -and much more 01:21 The Relationship Between Mobility and Injury Risk 02:52 Improving Mobility: Techniques and Tips 05:24 Strength and Mobility: Finding the Balance 12:21 Using Weights to Enhance Mobility 17:39 Personal Experiences with Injuries and Recovery 20:42 Understanding Abduction and Adduction 21:48 The Reality of Degeneration and Scans 25:14 Understanding Tissue Degeneration 26:53 Adapting Training with Age 28:07 Importance of Muscle Strength and Motor Control 32:54 Making Fitness Accessible for Busy Lives 34:57 Effective Warm-Up Strategies 39:25 Overcoming Mental Barriers in Mobility 42:35 Daily Movement and Lifestyle Tips 45:24 The Importance of Floor Movements 48:17 Conclusion and Final Thoughts I’ve been putting a lot of time and effort into making these new episodes valuable for you. You can help me get these great guests and their knowledge in front of more people by: -Subscribing and checking out more episodes -Sharing on your social media (please tag me - I promise I’ll respond) -Sharing with the friend you think of who needs this episode Follow Andrew Coates: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@andrewcoatesfitness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join My Email List: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.andrewcoatesfitness.com