#462 Annie Short - Hypermobility Masterclass

An episode of the Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates podcast, hosted by Andrew Coates, titled "#462 Annie Short - Hypermobility Masterclass" was published on April 21, 2026 and runs 54 minutes.

April 21, 2026 ·54m · Lift Free And Diet Hard with Andrew Coates

Summary

Are you hypermobile? Do you coach people with hypermobility? Do you know someone with Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome? This episode is a deep dive for you.Annie Short is a strength coach and expert in hypermobility and how to strength train around it. Annie goes into great detail to explain important and related concepts including:What are HEDS and POTS (Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (HEDS) and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)What are their causes and triggersAre all forms of Ehlers-Danlos hypermobileWhat are the signs and symptoms of HEDSAre popular hypermobility tests reliableIs there a relationship between HEDS and injury riskHow do you approach strength training for hypermobilityWhat normal strength training advice may work against someone with HEDSAre there special considerations with range of motion, training near failure, and training formIs there a relationship between HEDS and neurodivergenceIs there a relationship between HEDS and endometriosisWhy do some people with HEDS feel better with exercise and some feel worse under different conditionsAnd much moreInstagram: @annieshortstrengthCHAPTERS00:34 What Is hEDS03:35 What Is POTS05:36 Genetics And Diagnosis06:41 Hypermobility Spectrum08:23 MCAS And Symptom Flares10:17 Signs Symptoms And Criteria17:57 Beighton Score Explained21:36 Comorbidities And Clusters23:54 Self Diagnosis And Doctors25:57 Training Advice For Hypermobility27:21 Stability Over Stretching28:25 Baseline Bricks Routine29:18 Control Your Range30:14 Red Zone Green Zone34:08 Endometriosis And Hormone Overlap35:11 Injury Risk Reality Check38:45 Yoga Pilates And Stretching43:30 Nervous System And Trauma46:45 Lifestyle Diet And Sleep HacksSUPPORT THE SHOWIf this episode helped you better understand hypermobility or how to train around it, you can support the show by:• Subscribing and checking out more episodes• Sharing it on social media (tag me — I’ll respond)• Sending it to someone dealing with hypermobility or coaching itFOLLOW ANDREW COATESInstagram: @andrewcoatesfitnesshttps://www.andrewcoatesfitness.comPARTNERS AND RESOURCESRP Strength App (use code COATESRP)https://www.rpstrength.com/coatesJust Bite Me Meals (use code ANDREWCOATESFITNESS for 10% off)https://justbitememeals.comMacrosFirst – FREE Premium TrialDownload MacrosFirst and during setup select: ANDREWKNKG Bags (15% off)https://www.knkg.com/Andrew59676Versa Grippshttps://www.versagripps.com/andrewcoatesTRAINHEROIC – FREE 90-Day Trialhttps://www.trainheroic.com/liftfreeReply to the email you receive (or email [email protected]) and let them know Andrew sent you

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