EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 59 MIN
34 / Healthspan, active transportation, & practical mobility / with Steve Nash & Ryan Johnson
from good traffic. · host Brad Biehl
Steve Nash — NBA hall-of-famer and founder of BLOCK training — is in good traffic to chat on the concept of healthspan, and how quality of life and neighborhood design interconnect. We talk baking mobility and movement into everyday life, training intentionally, and stacking habits in a scalable way. Steve shares the framework and ethos behind his current endeavors with BLOCK, and origins in mobility training during his playing days and childhood. Culdesac founder Ryan Johnson is also back on the show this week — he shares perspective on building walkable places in the U.S. that prioritize the health and habits that Steve champions. We discuss: 00:00 Steve Nash and Ryan Johnson are in good traffic. 00:58 Healthspan definitions and pillars. 03:18 Healthspan in daily life. 04:28 The role of walkable communities in enhancing healthspan. 05:04 Moving from hall-of-fame pro athlete to founder of BLOCK training. 07:11 On the daily eight’ health habit builder. 18:08 The community element of BLOCK training. 25:42 Reflections on movement, mental health, and longevity. 29:16 Stress and coping mechanisms in professional sports. 32:39 How Steve Nash led through physical touch in the NBA. 41:03 Political polarization and walkable neighborhoods in the U.S. 57:05 Reflecting on walkable commutes. Further context: BLOCK training, Steve’s current project. Healthspan, explained. Some Steve Nash highlights, for good measure. The study on Steve leading the NBA in physical touches with teammates. Connect with Steve: On Instagram. On LinkedIn. On Twitter. Connect with Ryan: On LinkedIn. On Twitter. Connecting with me, Brad: On Instagram. On TikTok. On LinkedIn.
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Steve Nash — NBA hall-of-famer and founder of BLOCK training — is in good traffic to chat on the concept of healthspan, and how quality of life and neighborhood design interconnect. We talk baking mobility and movement into everyday life, training intentionally, and stacking habits in a scalable way. Steve shares the framework and ethos behind his current endeavors with BLOCK, and origins in mobility training during his playing days and childhood. Culdesac founder Ryan Johnson is also back on the show this week — he shares perspective on building walkable places in the U.S. that prioritize the health and habits that Steve champions. We discuss: 00:00 Steve Nash and Ryan Johnson are in good traffic. 00:58 Healthspan definitions and pillars. 03:18 Healthspan in daily life. 04:28 The role of walkable communities in enhancing healthspan. 05:04 Moving from hall-of-fame pro athlete to founder of BLOCK training. 07:11 On the daily eight’ health habit builder. 18:08 The community element of BLOCK training. 25:42 Reflections on movement, mental health, and longevity. 29:16 Stress and coping mechanisms in professional sports. 32:39 How Steve Nash led through physical touch in the NBA. 41:03 Political polarization and walkable neighborhoods in the U.S. 57:05 Reflecting on walkable commutes. Further context: BLOCK training, Steve’s current project. Healthspan, explained. Some Steve Nash highlights, for good measure. The study on Steve leading the NBA in physical touches with teammates. Connect with Steve: On Instagram. On LinkedIn. On Twitter. Connect with Ryan: On LinkedIn. On Twitter. Connecting with me, Brad: On Instagram. On TikTok. On LinkedIn.
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