In this episode of the Align podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Kelly Starrett to break down the connection between breath, movement, and performance. He highlights the common pitfalls in training with breath, demonstrating how tweaks in our breathing technique can be a game-changer in our performance and vitality.
Whether you're an athlete or just looking to move and feel better, this conversation is for you.
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OUR GUEST
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Dr. Kelly Starrett is a coach, physical therapist, two-time New York Times & Wall Street Journal bestselling author, speaker, and co-founder of The Ready State, the world's most comprehensive collection of guided movement, mechanics, and mobility instructional videos.
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DR. KELLY STARRETT
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📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/thereadystate/
🌍 The Starrett System ▶ https://thereadystate.com/starrett-system/
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AARON ALEXANDER
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📸 IG ▶ https://www.instagram.com/aaronalexander/
🤳 TIKTOK ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@alignmethod
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🌐 WEBSITE ▶ https://www.alignpodcast.com
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TIMESTAMPS
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Why Breathing is the Foundation of Movement
07:44 Common Breathing Mistakes in Weightlifting & Sports
12:40 The Diaphragm’s Role in Strength & Endurance
22:04 Breathing Mechanics for Better Movement
28:40 Yoga, Pilates, and Breath Awareness for Mobility
36:13 How Modern Life Restricts Movement
54:04 The Starrett System: A New Approach to Longevity
01:02:43 Rethinking Health & Lasting Lifestyle Changes
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ABOUT
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Aaron Alexander is a pioneering manual therapist and movement coach with over 5 years experience. He is the founder and creator of The Align Method, author of The Align Method book, and host of The Align Podcast which has ranked #1 in Nutrition on Apple Podcasts.
Aaron has worked with some of the world’s greatest professional athletes, performers, and celebrities to help relieve pain, improve strength, better flexibility, and ease the mind and body.
On this channel, Aaron interviews renowned experts in a range of fields focused on improving the mind and body. This mind and body podcast will teach you all that you need to know to become the healthiest version of yourself by integrating simplified ancient techniques and the foundational principles of The Align Method to strengthen your body, balance the mind, and activate healing systems in daily life.
The mission? To be the best personal growth podcast about healthy habits, redefine functional movement, and make fitness who you are; not what you do.
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TOPICS
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1. Breathwork
2. Gym advice
3. Athletic performance
4. Mobility and longevity
5. The role of the diaphragm
6. Hip function
7. Functional fitness principles
8. Yoga and mobility training
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PLAYLISTS
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🎙️ FULL EPISODES ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72omu12uGnL4QA17PZU_aBgm
🎬 PODCAST CLIPS ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72o4UzoyZC8NNKN_NfSS74I3
🩹 KNEE PAIN RELIEF ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72pYN7Ak0CAVmpQ1VqMkqeHi
🤕 FIXING POSTURE ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72rrkHI9NhD2zYx71Q0yYmc8
💪 RESISTANCE BANDS ▶ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi6Per-Wh72rruqj75SnVCNXdS_Ijt8QT
Thank you so much for watching! Come and let me know your thoughts on the episode in the comments 👇