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EPISODE · Jun 13, 2026 · 9 MIN

3429: The Benefits of Foundational Movement by Eric Leija on Physical Foundations

from Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition · host Optimal Living Daily | Dr. Neal Malik

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3429: Eric Leija explains why mastering basic movement patterns like squats, deadlifts, presses, lunges, swings, and get-ups creates a stronger, more resilient body. By building a solid physical foundation, you can improve strength, coordination, power, calorie burn, and potentially reduce injury risk while enhancing everyday performance. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.ericleija.com/the-benefits-of-foundational-movement/ Quotes to ponder: "Foundational movements are basic, functional movements that not only build strength in their own right, but also serve as the base of other, more complicated movements." "These foundational movements act like the foundation for all of our movements; so, to have a stronger body, we need a stronger foundation." "Having a strong foundation can help reduce your risk of injury, especially muscle pulls and strains." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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