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Stability: Clearing Up a Confusing Term!

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Learn all about the term “stability” as it applies to the human body and movement!

Stability is a buzz term in the yoga, movement, and fitness worlds today, and it’s often used in multiple different ways to mean different things, which can make for a confusing and not well-understood concept.

In this episode, Jenni and Travis cover the varying definitions and uses of this complex term, including:

  • the biomechanical definition of stability

  • core stability

  • joint stability

  • the relationship between stability & mobility

  • dynamic vs. static stability

  • internal vs. external perturbations

  • …and much more!


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Resources mentioned in this episode:

Jenni’s email newsletter

Strength for Yoga Remote Group Training – ongoing, interactive monthly strength program for yogis designed by Jenni & Travis

Online yoga class library & yoga anatomy workshops with Jenni

Strength for Yoga email newsletter

Jenni & Travis’ blog post they wrote in conjunction with this podcast episode

Article: The Role of Core Stability in Athletic Function (Kibler et al 2006)

To find out more about Travis Pollen: website / Instagram

Music used with generous permission from Dischord A Cappella.

Video version of Episode 1: