Strength Training for Hypermobility: A Conversation with Trina Altman

The episode of Zebra Talks features a conversation with Trina Altman, an experienced yoga and pilates practitioner and teacher with training in modern movement science. Trina speaks about her own experiences with hypermobility and the benefits of strength training, addressing the misconceptions about this form of exercise and how it can benefit those living with hypermobility. She provides practical advice and examples of how to incorporate strength training into a wellness routine while addressing how to overcome potential challenges hypermobile people might face.

 

Some highlights of this episode include:

 

• Trina's Early Life and Experience with Hypermobility
• Trina's Journey into Yoga and Pilates and eventually Strength Training
• Trina's Personal Life and Career Shifts
• Trina's Love for Yoga and Teaching
• Transitioning Clients into Weightlifting
• Challenges and Strategies in Training Hypermobile Clients
• Specific Training Techniques for Hypermobile Clients
• The Importance of Lifting Heavy for Bendy People
• Tracking Progress and Adjusting Workouts
• The Role of Perceived Exertion in Training
• Overcoming the Fear of Strength Training
• The Role of Load in Strength Training
• The Transition from Stability Training to Strength Training
• The Benefits of Strength Training for Hypermobility
• The Journey to Single Leg Transitions
• The Importance of Functional Movements in Training
• The Impact of Strength Training on Daily Life
• Final Words of Encouragement and Tips for Bendy People
• The Potential of Plyometric Training