Episode
#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
1:02:39
Published: Wed Jul 01 2015
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By popular demand, this episode features Kelly Starrett. He’s trained CrossFit athletes for more than 130,000 hours (!) and his clients include Olympic gold medalists, Tour de France cyclists, world record holders in Olympic lifting and powerlifting, Crossfit Games medalists, professional ballet dancers, and elite military personnel. In this episode, we cover: - The 80/20 of mobility and the movements you need today - How Kelly fixed himself as an athlete - Kelly's picks for easy-to-add mobility movements - And much more... Even if you have zero interest in "mobility," this conversation invites you inside the mind of one of the world’s top coaches. Kelly discusses habits, strategies, and thinking that can be applied to nearly everything. Please also check this out -- Kelly and I are joining forces to build the first standing desk-only elementary school in the world. We're almost there. Please click through and help! This episode is also brought to you by Audible.com/tim. Be sure to check out some of my favorite audiobooks, including The Graveyard Book and Vagabonding.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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00:00 - 01:06 (01:06)
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This transcript excerpt features a series of fragmented, unrelated phrases spoken by the speaker.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss deconstructs the practices of world-class performers to reveal habits that his audience can borrow, from celebs like Arnold Schwarzenegger to investors and athletes.
01:06 - 07:14 (06:08)
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Tim Ferriss deconstructs the practices of world-class performers to reveal habits that his audience can borrow, from celebs like Arnold Schwarzenegger to investors and athletes. Learn more at tim.blog/friday.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Dave Asprey talks about his struggles with injury and how he discovered that working harder was not the answer to recover.
07:14 - 10:21 (03:07)
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Dave Asprey talks about his struggles with injury and how he discovered that working harder was not the answer to recover. He praises Tim Ferriss for his unconventional ideas and calls himself a "user" of these ideas.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The way we organize our spine and prioritize motor control and nervous system sequencing can have a significant impact on our athletic performance and help prevent muscular problems.
10:21 - 14:51 (04:30)
Summary
The way we organize our spine and prioritize motor control and nervous system sequencing can have a significant impact on our athletic performance and help prevent muscular problems.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker highlights the importance of consistent exercise and how dedicating just 15 minutes to working out can make a difference.
14:51 - 22:33 (07:41)
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The speaker highlights the importance of consistent exercise and how dedicating just 15 minutes to working out can make a difference. By creating a problem list and tapping into willpower, individuals can overcome the barrier of time and prioritize their fitness goals.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker emphasizes the importance of having proper pre-workout fueling and consuming natural food instead of some manufactured product.
22:33 - 29:30 (06:57)
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The speaker emphasizes the importance of having proper pre-workout fueling and consuming natural food instead of some manufactured product. Efficient breathing can help stabilize and recover well during work or workout.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker lists tips for being healthier, including getting enough vitamin D, sunlight, and sleep, staying well hydrated, and being careful not to injure oneself during exercise.
29:30 - 34:23 (04:53)
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The speaker lists tips for being healthier, including getting enough vitamin D, sunlight, and sleep, staying well hydrated, and being careful not to injure oneself during exercise.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker recommends taking a combination of ZMA and 5-H2P before going to sleep to improve sleep.
34:23 - 44:30 (10:07)
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The speaker recommends taking a combination of ZMA and 5-H2P before going to sleep to improve sleep. To ensure a good sleep posture, the spine should be in an organized, braced position while standing.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The speaker discusses the benefits of children wearing flat shoes, citing examples of sailboating and a middle school book, and emphasizes the importance of exercise for children.
44:30 - 51:29 (06:59)
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The speaker discusses the benefits of children wearing flat shoes, citing examples of sailboating and a middle school book, and emphasizes the importance of exercise for children.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The focus should be on the economy and refinement of everything we're doing instead of just making the engine bigger.
51:29 - 56:45 (05:16)
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The focus should be on the economy and refinement of everything we're doing instead of just making the engine bigger. Teachers know that in order to remove bottlenecks, we need to engage in practices that are necessary, such as nutrition and breathing mechanics.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The way you move affects your kids and their movements, parents should teach their kids how to move correctly to prevent any injuries in the long run.
56:45 - 1:01:04 (04:18)
Summary
The way you move affects your kids and their movements, parents should teach their kids how to move correctly to prevent any injuries in the long run.
Episode#85: Kelly Starrett on the 80/20 of Mobility and Performance
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The benefits of standing desks and their role in promoting personal well-being and productivity are discussed, with a focus on the website "Four Hour Work Week" and its founder, who was able to leave her job as an attorney and become CEO through the website's practices.
1:01:04 - 1:02:37 (01:33)
Summary
The benefits of standing desks and their role in promoting personal well-being and productivity are discussed, with a focus on the website "Four Hour Work Week" and its founder, who was able to leave her job as an attorney and become CEO through the website's practices.