Angela Foster Performance Podcasts - Episode 55

EP 55 – Why You MUST HAVE Balance of Mindset & Movement; The Physical, Chemical and Emotional Mechanics of Long Distance Running With Chiropractor Dr Josh Handt

Angela is in conversation with Dr Josh Handt, full-time chiropractor, lifestyle podcaster and natural health and fitness enthusiast

They talk about the importance of the nervous system and its impact on all aspects of function in the body. Movement is essential for humans but the body is not designed to be in a continual state of stress so the physiology of the body reflects the emotional state.

As humans are designed to run getting out there and running can be the key to a better balance of your emotional state.

 

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Why You MUST HAVE Balance of Mindset & Movement; The Physical, Chemical and Emotional Mechanics of Long Distance Running With Chiropractor Dr Josh Handt

Angela is in conversation with Dr Josh Handt, full-time chiropractor, lifestyle podcaster and natural health and fitness enthusiast

They talk about the importance of the nervous system and its impact on all aspects of function in the body. Movement is essential for humans but the body is not designed to be in a continual state of stress so the physiology of the body reflects the emotional state.

As humans are designed to run getting out there and running can be the key to a better balance of your emotional state.

 

Key Takeaways

  • Movement is essential and very important for humans; you should be moving all the time.
  • Sitting or standing for a length of time is never good for the body as it throws out the posture.
  • The central nervous system is the master control system for the whole body constantly sending information messages throughout the body.
  • The sensory nervous system is responsible for feelings and how you engage with life. 
  • The motor system is how we animate our bodies and the autonomic system is the system responsible for the involuntary actions.
  • The way you keep healthy is by maximising function
  • Stressors for the body are physical, chemical and emotional.
  • Your body is not designed to be in a continual state of chronic stress Your physiology is a response to your emotional state.
  • Humans are born to run and the nervous system in our feet is very complex, sending messages continually to the brain.
  • when running the biomechanics of the body are affected by the shoes we wear.
  • For short distance running, you use your body but distances beyond this are all about your mindset.

Best Moments

‘I love sharing my message and pushing my body and mind to the limit’

‘The focus should be on making the good bits as good as they can be’

‘You know you are doing well in running and exercise when your recovery time is quick’

About the Host

Angela Foster

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind:

To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.

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